Latest MapQuest update reveals automated license plate reader networks

MapQuest has introduced a new feature to its free mapping service that allows users to locate known automated license plate readers and other public surveillance cameras.

New Orleans jail worker sentenced for helping 10 inmates escape through toilet hole

A New Orleans jail custodian was sentenced to 2½ years in prison after pleading guilty to helping clear the way for 10 inmates who escaped through a hole behind a toilet in May 2025.

Lindsay Clancy holdout juror reveals what convinced him of her guilt

The lone juror who prevented a verdict in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial has now given multiple public accounts defending his decision, following the fallout from the mistrial of the closely watched trial.

Eagles QB Jalen Hurts ruled out Sunday due to blood clot in calf

Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Panthers after being diagnosed with a superficial blood clot in his calf, the Philadelphia Eagles announced Thursday.

Houston weather: Cold front moves through Friday ahead of cooler weekend

We're looking forward to some cooler weather over the weekend as the fall cold front we've been talking about for the past few days has arrived and is moving across the area Friday morning.

Tesla reveals next generation flying Roadster sports EV with SpaceX thrusters

Automaker Tesla demonstrated a redesigned roadster Thursday that can drive upside down on an inverted ramp, turn in midair and land using built-in thrusters. It also used its rockets to fly over a line of parked vehicles. 

Katy teen killed in e-bike crash in Fort Bend County, DPS says

A 15-year-old boy from Katy died after his electric bike collided with a car driven by a pizza delivery driver in Fort Bend County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety.

Six Flags Goliath had zero violations in March inspection, state says

The Goliath roller coaster at Six Flags Over Georgia had zero safety violations, citations, or deficiencies during its most recent annual inspection in March, Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced Thursday.

Houston weather: Cold front bringing brief cool temps, wind gusts

A cold front will be sweeping across the region early on Friday, ushering in cooler, refreshing weather in Houston this weekend!

156 Texas data centers warned to comply with water use reporting requirements

The Texas attorney general’s office has sent letters to 156 data center developments across the state urging them to comply with water use reporting requirements. 

Gov. Abbott requests federal disaster tax relief for Texas flood victims after July

Gov. Greg Abbott asked the U.S. Treasury Department on Thursday, Oct. 15 to provide federal disaster tax relief to individuals and businesses affected by the severe storms and flooding in Texas on July 14.

Friendswood senior citizen program hits 35% membership surge, outpacing building capacity

A boom in enrollment at the Friendswood Senior Citizen Program is pushing its local facility to its limits, raising safety and accessibility concerns for local seniors.

Here are 2026’s hottest Halloween costumes, as ranked by Google searches

If you’re still looking for Halloween costume ideas or you’d like to get an idea of what to expect from trick-or-treaters, Google just released its annual Frightgeist list of the most-searched costumes this year.

Over 100 pounds of methamphetamine seized at Houston-area airport

Officials said DEA Houston, working alongside the Houston Police Department, seized more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine concealed inside two suitcases at a Houston-area airport.

Inside the Halloween Rush at Pasadena’s Spirit Halloween

With Halloween just around the corner, shoppers across the area are gearing up for spooky season—and whether you're planning a classic fright or a last-minute trick-or-treat look, local stores are bustling with activity.