Champion amputee athlete from Houston changing lives of those with disabilities
To connect and belong: that's what double amputee Kari Ortiz, who now lives in north Houston, believes is of utmost importance to everyone.
To connect and belong: that's what double amputee Kari Ortiz, who now lives in north Houston, believes is of utmost importance to everyone.
Military couple relocating loses everything in overnight theft: ‘We are devastated’
The U-Haul they were using to move cross-country was taken in the middle of the night as they slept — along with all of their personal possessions and documents.
The U-Haul they were using to move cross-country was taken in the middle of the night as they slept — along with all of their personal possessions and documents.
Fort Hood set to be renamed after Richard Cavazos, Texas’ first Hispanic four-star general
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin accepted the Naming Commission’s change and announced it would take place by Jan. 1, 2024.
Defense Secretary Lloyd J. Austin accepted the Naming Commission’s change and announced it would take place by Jan. 1, 2024.
Vanessa Guillen Memorial Highway dedication ceremony held in South Houston
It's been two years since Vanessa Guillen died, but her memory lives on, and on Saturday, a ceremony was held for the unveiling of a highway dedicated in her honor.
It's been two years since Vanessa Guillen died, but her memory lives on, and on Saturday, a ceremony was held for the unveiling of a highway dedicated in her honor.
Explosion destroys bridge linking Russia to Crimea, damaging key Russian supply route
The bombing came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin turned 70, dealing him a humiliating blow that could lead him to up the ante in his war on Ukraine.
The bombing came a day after Russian President Vladimir Putin turned 70, dealing him a humiliating blow that could lead him to up the ante in his war on Ukraine.
North Korea fires ballistic missile over Japan in escalation
North Korea has fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years as it escalates tests of weapons designed to strike regional U.S. allies.
North Korea has fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile over Japan for the first time in five years as it escalates tests of weapons designed to strike regional U.S. allies.
Coast Guard pilot reunites with pregnant woman he rescued in Hurricane Harvey
A Houston-area woman was actively in labor while Hurricane Harvey flooded the city, and Sunday she was reunited with the Coast Guard pilot who rescued them.
A Houston-area woman was actively in labor while Hurricane Harvey flooded the city, and Sunday she was reunited with the Coast Guard pilot who rescued them.
US Army misses recruiting goal, other services squeak by
The worsening recruiting problem is stirring debate about whether America’s fighting force should be restructured or reduced in size.
The worsening recruiting problem is stirring debate about whether America’s fighting force should be restructured or reduced in size.
Russian soldiers who desert posts now face 10 years in prison after troop callup
Vladimir Putin signed a hastily approved bill that toughens the punishment for soldiers who disobey officers’ orders, desert or surrender to the enemy.
Vladimir Putin signed a hastily approved bill that toughens the punishment for soldiers who disobey officers’ orders, desert or surrender to the enemy.
Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops
The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
The Pentagon announced a number of new programs Thursday that are aimed at helping service members who are struggling with housing shortages and steep food and living expenses as they move from base to base.
Fugitive Navy contractor at center of bribery scandal tried to get to Russia: officials
Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.
Nicknamed "Fat Leonard," the contractor reportedly plied naval officers with Kobe beef, expensive cigars, concert tickets and wild parties.
Fugitive known as 'Fat Leonard' in massive Navy bribery scheme caught in Venezuela
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.
Leonard Glenn Francis, known as “Fat Leonard,” escaped on Sept. 4 after cutting off his GPS ankle bracelet while under home arrest in San Diego, authorities said.
Veteran suicide numbers are higher than VA reported, more than double federal figures, study shows
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
A new report found that Coast Guard veterans were at the greatest risk for suicide.
USS Ronald Reagan to arrive at S. Korea despite threats from N. Korea
The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.
The carrier’s arrival comes after North Korea recently passed a new law designed to authorize the preemptive use of nuclear weapons in certain conditions.
Happy birthday! US Air Force celebrates 75th anniversary
Though America has seen several wars and aircraft flights for more than 100 years, the Air Force as we know it today is only 75 years old.
Though America has seen several wars and aircraft flights for more than 100 years, the Air Force as we know it today is only 75 years old.
Ukraine's Zelenskyy visits recaptured city following Russian military retreat
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has made a rare foray outside Ukraine's capital and highlighted Moscow’s embarrassing retreat from a Ukrainian counteroffensive.
More than 1,000 volunteers teamed up to clean Houston National Cemetery for 9/11 Day of Service
As part of 9/11 Day of Service, more than 1,000 volunteers spent their Saturday cleaning up the Houston National Cemetery.
As part of 9/11 Day of Service, more than 1,000 volunteers spent their Saturday cleaning up the Houston National Cemetery.
Pregnant veteran who desperately needed costly medication has safely given birth.
Lonnie McCaskill-Thomas, who we first spoke to in August had to go on blood thinners before giving birth to her fourth child. Her doctors recommended a new medication, calling it a life or death situation but was not covered by her VA health insurance.
Lonnie McCaskill-Thomas, who we first spoke to in August had to go on blood thinners before giving birth to her fourth child. Her doctors recommended a new medication, calling it a life or death situation but was not covered by her VA health insurance.
Houston honors heroes who served in Vietnam with new monument
Hundreds of local fallen heroes will be honored with a new monument at Veterans Memorial Park.
Hundreds of local fallen heroes will be honored with a new monument at Veterans Memorial Park.
VA to offer abortions to veterans in certain cases
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.
It’s the first time VA doctors will be able to perform abortions on federal property.