The Reedy Creek Improvement Act: Little-known Florida law gives Disney total autonomy
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
A law allowing Disney World to operate a private government in Florida faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis. The governor wants the state legislature to repeal the law after Disney criticized passage of a controversial bill.
Netflix considers lower-price plan with ads amid drop in subscribers
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
Netflix is open to a lower-price tier with advertising as the company grapples with a drop in subscribers. Other looming changes include minimizing password sharing.
Harris County paid vendor $1.4M after controversial COVID contract canceled
Harris County paid $1.4 million to Elevate Strategies immediately after the controversial COVID-19 contract's cancelation last September.
Harris County paid $1.4 million to Elevate Strategies immediately after the controversial COVID-19 contract's cancelation last September.
Lyft, Uber drop mask requirements for riders and drivers
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Uber, which had mandated masks since May of 2020, said Tuesday that both riders and drivers will no longer be required to wear them.
Woman's body found in cardboard box at Southwest Houston apartment complex, suspect in custody
The gruesome discovery happened at the Oaks on Bissonett Apartments on the 7000 block of Bissonett Street in Southwest Houston.
The gruesome discovery happened at the Oaks on Bissonett Apartments on the 7000 block of Bissonett Street in Southwest Houston.
Police investigating man's body found in southeast Houston
Police say they received a call about a man's body found lying in the berm of the feeder and the southbound main lanes of Gulf Freeway.
Police say they received a call about a man's body found lying in the berm of the feeder and the southbound main lanes of Gulf Freeway.
Teen killed after speeding car driven by woman with baby inside crashes in SE Houston
Police say a teenager is dead after being hit by a speeding car that then crashed into light pole and Metro bus stop before it bursting into flames. The driver and her baby were hospitalized.
Police say a teenager is dead after being hit by a speeding car that then crashed into light pole and Metro bus stop before it bursting into flames. The driver and her baby were hospitalized.
Thief poses as customer before yanking diamond ring from Houston business owner and fleeing
Houston Police need your help identifying a man accused of stealing a diamond ring from a north Houston jeweler. The suspect was caught on surveillance running off with the ring after first posing as a customer.
Houston Police need your help identifying a man accused of stealing a diamond ring from a north Houston jeweler. The suspect was caught on surveillance running off with the ring after first posing as a customer.
Police looking for person of interest linked to deadly shooting in southwest Houston
Authorities are asking for public assistance in finding a man linked to a deadly shooting in southwest Houston.
Authorities are asking for public assistance in finding a man linked to a deadly shooting in southwest Houston.
Houston PD, Arab American Center serves 700 refugee families hot meals, groceries, toys for Ramadan
As celebrations kicked off for Easter weekend, Ramadan celebrations remain underway for Houston's Muslim community and our local police department worked with a nonprofit to help out refugees.
As celebrations kicked off for Easter weekend, Ramadan celebrations remain underway for Houston's Muslim community and our local police department worked with a nonprofit to help out refugees.
Sheriff: 2 people killed after crashing into oncoming train in NE Harris County
Two people were killed after their car crashed with a passenger train in northeast Harris County with several other people onboard, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Two people were killed after their car crashed with a passenger train in northeast Harris County with several other people onboard, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.
Suspect in custody after NW Houston police chase, deadly multi-vehicle crash
21-year-old Damien West was arrested following a police chase that ended in a deadly multi-vehicle crash in northwest Houston. We're told he was out on a previous bond prior to the arrest.
21-year-old Damien West was arrested following a police chase that ended in a deadly multi-vehicle crash in northwest Houston. We're told he was out on a previous bond prior to the arrest.
Woman reportedly on drugs has baby taken, nearly $2 million worth of meth found
Officials say they were called out to a home in reference to a call about a woman “under the influence and could not take care of her two-year-old child.”
Officials say they were called out to a home in reference to a call about a woman “under the influence and could not take care of her two-year-old child.”
Kidnapping suspect accused of robbing man at knife, gunpoint in SW Harris County arrested
Officials say Sonny John, 30, flagged down a man to help him fix his tire and after doing so, demanded a $500 payment. When he couldn't pay, John held him at knife and gunpoint and made him withdraw money from an ATM.
Officials say Sonny John, 30, flagged down a man to help him fix his tire and after doing so, demanded a $500 payment. When he couldn't pay, John held him at knife and gunpoint and made him withdraw money from an ATM.
Houston area Father-son duo: Enky Boys share cancer diagnosis on TikTok
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions on camera but are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
The father-son duo, Enky Boys, are used to performing for millions on camera but are now hoping to use their platform to share a serious message on colon cancer awareness.
Evidence of prostitution, human trafficking found at popular Houston nightclub, authorities say
Officials say a multi-agency investigation at a popular Houston nightclub led to its bar permit being revoked after getting reports of human trafficking.
Officials say a multi-agency investigation at a popular Houston nightclub led to its bar permit being revoked after getting reports of human trafficking.
Man shot, killed by police after trespassing at Acres Homes business identified
Authorities say Richard Nichols, 48, was known for carrying a weapon and threatening a nearby business. Police say they found the man hiding in a small room at the location and reached for a weapon.
Authorities say Richard Nichols, 48, was known for carrying a weapon and threatening a nearby business. Police say they found the man hiding in a small room at the location and reached for a weapon.
Houston considering surveillance camera ordinance for bars, restaurants to fight crime
Bars and convenience stores could soon be required by the city of Houston to install surveillance cameras and proper lighting outside their business.
Bars and convenience stores could soon be required by the city of Houston to install surveillance cameras and proper lighting outside their business.
Parental leave proposal unanimously passed by the City of Houston
Houston City Council voted unanimously to grant parental leave for employees ? the first time in the city's history.
Houston City Council voted unanimously to grant parental leave for employees ? the first time in the city's history.
National teams compete in Astronaut Culinary Challenge
The challenge ensures the teams? culinary creations meet the standards of the NASA Space Johnson Space Center. Winners will see their dishes added to the international space station?s menu and receive full scholarships to culinary schools.
The challenge ensures the teams? culinary creations meet the standards of the NASA Space Johnson Space Center. Winners will see their dishes added to the international space station?s menu and receive full scholarships to culinary schools.