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Liberty County pastor accused of sexually abusing a child

A Liberty County pastor has been arrested on multiple charges, including allegations of sexually abusing a child.

July 2, 2026 12:16pm CDT

Houston murder: Second suspect charged in 2024 killing of 17-year-old

Second suspect charged with capital murder for 2024 Houston shooting of 17-year-old

July 2, 2026 12:04pm CDT

Houston boy born with disfigured eye moves family to tears after eye transformation

July 2, 2026 9:24am CDT

Katy Tesla crash: Driver charged in connection to crash that killed 76-year-old woman

Tesla Driver charged after vehicle crashes into Katy home, killing 76-year-old woman

July 1, 2026 10:56pm CDT

Houston weather: Storms possible in the area on Thursday

Storms possible in Houston area on Thursday

July 1, 2026 8:08pm CDT

Fort Bend County confirms first human case of West Nile Virus in 2026

July 1, 2026 7:42pm CDT

Texas Headlines

$1 million Powerball ticket in Texas still unclaimed with time running out

A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize.

Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them

American woman arrested at border with 57 pounds of meth

Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation

Texas sends help to Colorado as deadly wildfires rage

National News

Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'

A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

FBI joins expanding search for missing 4-year-old South Carolina girl

Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide

Trump Accounts for kids launch July 4: How to get $1,000

EPSTEIN: MORE FILES TODAY | D.C. Daily

16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'

16 'almost feral' children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'

Florian Balogun was at the center of a controversial red-card decision in Wednesday's match between the U.S. and Bosnia and Herzegovina. This has left many to search for what exactly a player can be sent off for in a World Cup match.

July 2, 2026 7:33am CDT

Seattle World Cup: USA and Belgium to face off in round of 16

July 1, 2026 9:08pm CDT

World Cup: Will Folarin Balogun play in USA's next game after a VAR red card?

July 1, 2026 8:54pm CDT

FIFA World Cup 2026: USA fans pumped for Bosnia match

July 1, 2026 6:08pm CDT

FIFA World Cup 2026: Round of 16 matchup confirmed for Houston Stadium

June 29, 2026 10:59pm CDT

Former NFL star Chris Johnson says he's been diagnosed with ALS

June 29, 2026 4:56pm 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

Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide

California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste.

Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028

4th of July deals and freebies

Target and Ulta Beauty to end store partnership this August

Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash

73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says

Politics

Huffines appointed new Texas comptroller by Gov. Abbott

Gov. Greg Abbott appointed Don Huffines as Comptroller of Public Accounts for the state beginning Aug. 1.

Senate hopeful Talarico proposes major increase in minimum wage

Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announces resignation

Court blocks Trump administration’s student loan forgiveness overhaul

Patrick-led commission's report outlines ways to 'strengthen religious liberties' in America

Justice department orders prosecutors to focus on ‘birth tourism’ cases

Entertainment

Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028

Sony is ending production of physical discs for all new PlayStation game releases beginning in January 2028, marking a significant step in the gaming industry's ongoing transition to digital distribution.