Texas teachers seek pay hikes from state budget surplus

A push is on in Austin from Texas classroom educators looking to get their "piece" of the state's $33 billion surplus "pie".

President Biden surveys storm-battered California

President Joe Biden arrived at Santa Clara County's Moffett Airfield Thursday morning to begin his tour of the storm-ravaged Central Coast.

US debt limit: US Treasury buys time for Biden and House GOP on deal

The Treasury Department says it has started taking “extraordinary measures” as the government has run up against its legal borrowing capacity of $31.381 trillion.

'Rust' shooting: Alec Baldwin charged with involuntary manslaughter

Actor Alec Baldwin and a weapons specialist will be charged with involuntary manslaughter in the fatal shooting of a cinematographer who was killed on a New Mexico movie set, prosecutors announced Thursday, citing a "criminal disregard for safety."

Houston business owners asking for help to address crime concerns

"I have been burglarized 15 times in the last year," a Houston business owner said while addressing Houston City Council.

Things to do in Houston this weekend, January 20 to 22: Astros FanFest, food festivals & more

Houston events and things to do this weekend include 7th Annual Hops N’ Hot Sauce Festival, A Midsummer Night’s Dream, Pearland Lunar New Year Festival, Houston Symphony’s Riots & Scandals, Unspeakable Live, 14th Annual Yaga's Chili Quest & Beer Fest, Houston Astros FanFest, Jesus Christ Superstar and Agatha Christie’s A Poirot Double Bill.

Additives in processed meats linked to type 2 diabetes, study finds

Researchers in France said foods such as certain bacon and sausage could increase the risk of type 2 diabetes. However, the meat industry continues to push back against claims made by health officials.

Harris County Peeping Tom sparks security conversation

The suspect accused of hiding a camera above his next-door neighbor's shower and recording her against her will appeared before a judge on Tuesday.

Where is Leslie Obi? Homicide investigators scour southeast Houston apartment for clues

Detectives in Houston scoured an apartment on the city's southeast side Tuesday night looking for any clues that might help them find a woman last seen alive six days ago.

Walgreens ends purchase limit on children's fever medication

An unusually fast start to the annual flu season, plus a spike in other respiratory illnesses, created a surge in demand for fever relievers.

US veterans in suicidal crisis now eligible for free emergency care at any facility

Veterans do not need to be enrolled in the VA system for the new policy, which includes inpatient care for up to 30 days and outpatient care for up to 90 days.

Bissell Wet-Dry vacuums recalled due to fire hazard

A possible fire hazard has led to the Consumer Product Safety Commission to issue a recall due to the battery packs in the vacuum.