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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana enroute to Texas

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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana enroute to Texas

Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in Louisiana on Wednesday as it spins toward another landfall in Texas later this week.

July 22, 2026 2:28pm CDT

100+ cooling centers open in Houston amid extreme heat

July 22, 2026 1:51pm CDT

All-clear issued after chemical incident at Arkema Houston facility

July 22, 2026 11:09am CDT

Federal judge bars deportation of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting

Witness of Houston ICE shooting barred from deportation by federal judge

July 22, 2026 10:46am CDT

Body found in Brays Bayou near University of Houston

July 22, 2026 9:29am CDT

Extreme Heat Warning for Houston today: What it means

July 22, 2026 8:39am CDT

Texas Headlines

Texas congressman files bill to keep Boca Chica Beach from being renamed

The measure would require congressional notification before federal officials consider renaming places in a lawmaker’s district.

Texas lawmakers call for audit of Broadband Development Office

President Trump attends dignified transfer for four US Army soldiers killed in the Middle East

Texas likely sets new power demand record during extreme heat

Driver arrested after 22 kilograms of fentanyl found hidden in spare tire at Texas border

Paxton calls Talarico 'anti-law enforcement' at Fort Worth campaign event

FBI Director Kash Patel says the four-day delay before his agency was allowed into the Nancy Guthrie abduction case likely cost investigators crucial Nest camera footage that was on the verge of permanent deletion.

Woman's remains identified by DNA in Virginia, exposing second alleged murder linked to same 4 suspects

Fruit puree pouches sold at Kroger, Target and Meijer recalled

Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, closes 16 locations

Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News

Allergy medication recall: Cetirizine tablets pulled over contamination risk

Sports

Athletics' Joshua Kuroda-Grauer resting after suffering ruptured testicle

The Athletics' infielder Joshua Kuroda-Grauer is resting after having emergency surgery for a ruptured testicle.

July 21, 2026 6:16pm CDT

Houston Dynamo FC names DUDE Wipes first-ever back-of-jersey sponsor

July 21, 2026 3:56pm CDT

Funeral services for late Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair

July 21, 2026 11:32am CDT

2030 FIFA World Cup will span across 3 continents and 6 countries, may expand to 64 teams

July 20, 2026 11:10am CDT

President Trump presents World Cup to Spain

July 19, 2026 5:52pm CDT

Mbappé tops Messi for Golden Boot, all-time record

July 19, 2026 5:19pm CDT

Things To Do

Tommy Davidson performing at Houston Improv June 19-21

Actor and comedian Tommy Davidson is in Houston for three nights at the Houston Improv this weekend. He stopped by the Houston Morning Show to share more about what's going on.

FIFA World Cup: Hearsay gearing up for game day fun

New Carnival cruise ship Tropicale coming to Galveston

Galveston County Fair kicks off this weekend!

'Melody Maids' documentary coming to River Oaks Theatre

Fleet Week Houston guide: Ship tours, free events, parade

Guide: Fleet Week Houston brings military ship tours, free events

Offbeat & Unusual

Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?

Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.

Trump official suggests U.S. takeover of Greenland could bring back Red Lobster's endless shrimp: Report

Chaos erupts on American Airlines flight as unruly passenger allegedly bites fellow traveler midair

UFO insider claims US has bodies of 4 different alien species from downed spacecraft in government custody

Watch: RFK Jr. wrangles snakes on Dr. Oz's patio

Declassified UFO files: Video of Lake Huron encounter with F-16 near UP released by Pentagon

Consumer & Recalls

Fruit puree pouches sold at Kroger, Target and Meijer recalled

The Food and Drug Administration said the latest recall involves lots of Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. pouches sold between March 2026 and July 2026.

Cracker Barrel sells Maple Street Biscuit Company, closes 16 locations

Texas likely sets new power demand record during extreme heat

Allergy medication recall: Cetirizine tablets pulled over contamination risk

Hundreds of thousands of empty for-sale lots could help fix America’s home shortage, Zillow says

Regional electric grid operator warns of rolling blackouts for five western US states

Politics

Texas lawmakers call for audit of Broadband Development Office

Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick and House Speaker Dustin Burrows are calling for an audit of the Texas Broadband Development Office after concerns over how the agency distributes grant money were raised last month.

Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News

Paxton calls Talarico 'anti-law enforcement' at Fort Worth campaign event

Texas targets hospitals, providers in new executive order on 'birth tourism'

Talarico endures tense exchange over Black voter support during Houston town hall

$95K plane seizure over a six-pack of beer heads to Supreme Court

Entertainment

Luke Skywalker's lightsaber nets $3.75 million at auction

The lightsaber from the iconic “Star Wars" sequel sold for nearly $4 million, marking the highest ever price for a prop used in the popular sci-fi film.