Facebook 'metaverse': Company to hire 10K in EU to build futuristic platform

Facebook will hire 10,000 European workers to build “the metaverse,” a futuristic platform for connecting online using augmented and virtual reality.

Driver shoots other after crash in Fort Bend County, authorities say

Authorities say shortly after the crash, one of the drivers got out of their car and shot at the other driver several times.

Houston police will be out in force during Astros games and watch parties
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Fans won?t be the only ones gathering at Astros watch parties and at the big game. FOX 26?s Damali Keith has more on the extra measures Houston police are taking to protect the city during the ALCS.

HPD Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks passes away after battle with COVID-19

Senior Police Officer John Wilbanks, who has been an officer with the Houston Police Department since June 1994, passed away on Wednesday after a battle with COVID-19, the police chief said.

Facebook broadening anti-bullying policies to protect public figures

“On National Bullying Prevention and Awareness Day in the US, we’re announcing updates to our global bullying and harassment policies to better protect members of our community, particularly those who may be vulnerable to online abuse,” Facebook said in a news release.

Stafford man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing girlfriend's child

"This case is a mother’s worst nightmare: to witness your child being sexually abused, and worse, by someone you trusted enough to invite into your home," said the lead prosecutor.

Bounty hunter fatally shoots wanted person in West Harris Co, authorities say

An investigation is underway after authorities said a bounty hunter fatally shot a wanted person at a West Harris County apartment complex on Monday.

Alleged corrupt jury selection process in Brazoria County could lead to thousands of overturned cases

Texas Rangers Public Integrity Unit are now investigating an alleged corrupt jury selection process in Brazoria County that’s been happening for more than a decade. The former district clerk in question has now retired. Her attorney is maintaining her innocence.

Amazon to allow employees to work mostly from home indefinitely

Amazon is trying to get their employees back to the workplace by 2022, but with so many offices around the globe, they are leaving that decision to individual teams and their managers.

Facebook oversight board to meet with whistleblower Frances Haugen

Facebook’s oversight board will be meeting with whistleblower Frances Haugen in the coming weeks in an effort to push for greater transparency and accountability from the social media giant, the panel said.

Crowbar-wielding man shot in the head during apparent road rage incident, deputies say

Based on the preliminary information, it appears the incident began when one of the vehicles cut off the other. One of the drivers, later identified as the victim, then reportedly got out of his car with a crowbar.

HCSO: 1 dead following major crash with wrong-way driver in NW Harris Co.

Officials say the wrong-way driver crashed into three different cars while heading northbound in the southbound lanes of SH-249, killing at least one driver.

'Highly intoxicated' man arrested following fake bomb threat at Hobby Airport

Authorities arrested the man who appeared to be “highly intoxicated or high on something.” HPD Lt. Willkens said the unidentified man “made a comment that he had bombs in the car and that he had put bombs at Hobby Airport.”

Man killed in gunfight outside north Harris Co. motel, shooter remains at large

Preliminary information suggests it all started when a man leaving the motel got in an argument with a driver who pulled up. Shortly afterward, a gunfight ensued.

Did Dave Chappelle?s new special go too far?
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Our panel discusses whether comedian Dave Chappelle went too far with jokes about the LGBTQ community in his new Netflix special.