Hyundai recalls 96K Tucson SUVs as dashboards may go blank

Hyundai recalled nearly 100,000 SUVs over concerns that the instrument panel could reboot while the vehicle was being driven.

Montgomery County deputy Erika Serrato killed on North Freeway

A 24-year-old Montgomery County sheriff's deputy was killed early Sunday morning after a commercial truck struck her while she was directing traffic at the scene of an alleged DWI crash on Interstate 45, authorities said.

New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.

How to stay cool and save on energy as heat dome brings triple-digit temperatures to millions

Temperatures in the 90s are spreading across the Midwest and will reach the East Coast by midweek, when it will feel like 100 to 110 degrees for tens of millions of people ahead of the 4th of July weekend. Here are some tips to stay cool, save on energy, and not break the bank.

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

Amazon Prime Day shoppers spend more than $26 billion during four day event

Amazon's popular annual sales event saw a significant year-over-year surge, with overall consumer spending eclipsing last year’s totals.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

JetBlue flight reports striking drone on approach to JFK Airport: FAA

A JetBlue Airways flight reported a midair collision with a drone while making its final approach to John F. Kennedy International Airport early Monday morning.

Airbnb deploys anti-party technology ahead of July 4 weekend

Airbnb is rolling out its anti-party technology ahead of the July 4 weekend to address the risk of disruptive parties in communities around the country on one of the busiest travel weekends of the year.

Harris County immigration defense funds paused by Texas Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court granted a "temporary relief" motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Harris County's Immigrant Legal Services Fund" (ILSF).

Man shot, killed by roommate at University Place home

Police say the suspect and victim lived at the Vassar Street home where the shooting took place.

Man shot in the head at Sunnyside corner store

Houston Police are turning to the public for more information about a Friday night shooting that left a man in critical condition.