Houston area woman responds to shoplifting accusations in now-deleted Facebook video

"Drop the name, tell them who it is," a woman says in the now-deleted Facebook video. "Not only did I steal, the world knows I steal. That ain’t surprising." 

Biden pledges US, ally commitment to Ukraine during speech in Poland

Biden dismissed the notion of waning American support for Ukraine during his surprise visit Monday, and reaffirmed on Tuesday the country's dedication to security in Europe.

Buttigieg urges railroads to improve safety changes after fiery Ohio derailment

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg announced safety reforms Tuesday and said the Department of Transportation will hold the railroad responsible for safety violations that contributed to the Feb. 3 crash near the Pennsylvania border.

Reckitt recalls 145K cans of baby formula due to possible contamination

Certain batches of Enfamil ProSobee Simply Plant-Based Infant Formula were recalled over potential cross-contamination with Cronobacter sakazakii. The products were distributed nationwide.

Cellphone video shows dangerous illegal street takeover in heart of Texas

Shocking cellphone video from Saturday night shows hundreds of people crowded at a major intersection in Austin for what some call, a “street takeover.”

Houston area wastewater treatment plant under investigation by police, Texas officials

Houston police and Texas officials are investigating the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant over allegations the operator, Inframark, falsified government documents and compliance samples.

Starbucks Frappuccino bottles recalled over foreign object

PepsiCo, Inc is recalling more than 25,000 cases of Starbucks coffee drinks that had been contaminated, according to federal officials. 

Harris County Jail listed as 'non-compliance' after comprehensive state inspection

Harris County Jail will remain on a list of 13 other Texas jails that are in 'non-compliance, according to an inspection from the Texas Commission on Jail Standards.

South Texas meteor: Residents, aircraft report seeing fireball, hearing 'loud explosion'

A meteor caused quite the chaos in South Texas on Wednesday evening as people in multiple cities - including Mission, Alton and near McAllen - reported hearing a “loud explosion” and seeing a fireball in the sky, officials said.

5 former Memphis officers plead not guilty in death of Tyre Nichols

Tadarrius Bean, Demetrius Haley, Desmond Mills Jr., Emmitt Martin III, and Justin Smith made their first court appearances on Friday in Nichols’ violent arrest and death.

Owners of nearly 341,000 Ram trucks told to park outside over fire risk

Thousands of certain Ram diesel trucks are being recalled over an electrical connector issue that can overheat, resulting in a possible fire, officials said.

Tesla recalls nearly 363,000 vehicles over 'Full Self-Driving' system issues

U.S. safety regulators have pressured Tesla into recalling nearly 363,000 vehicles with its “Full Self-Driving” system because it misbehaves around intersections and doesn’t always follow speed limits.

Harris Co. to file lawsuit against Texas Comptroller following 'defunding the police' claims

The Harris County Commissioners Court approved filing a lawsuit against Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar following his investigation claiming that commissioners ‘defunded the police.’

Things to do in Houston this weekend, February 17 to 19: Mardi Gras, Eat Drink HTX, more

Houston events and things to do this weekend, February 17 to 19, include Mardi Gras celebrations, Eat Drink HTX, the return of the Houston Roughnecks, Buffalo Bayou's 11th anniversary, and the Rockets Run.