Judge again blocks Trump administration's attempt to restrict mail-in ballots

A federal judge stalled President Donald Trump’s order limiting mail-in voting, creating a legal roadblock before midterm ballots go out to voters.

Nearly 2 million more grill brushes recalled over ingestion risk

Conair has expanded its recall of Cuisinart grill brushes, adding additional models and production years after reports of metal bristles breaking off and causing injuries. 

Texas approves $138B transportation plan, including Houston-area highway projects

Texas transportation leaders have approved a 10-year plan projecting $138 billion in investments for highways, road maintenance, congestion relief, safety projects and other infrastructure statewide.

Galveston Wharves in talks with Royal Caribbean for new cruise terminal at Pier 14

Galveston Wharves is in discussions with Royal Caribbean Group about developing a new cruise terminal and berth at Pier 14, a potential expansion that could bring one of the world’s largest cruise ships to the Texas coast.

Texas screwworm cases disrupt pet transport as shelters face new adoption challenges

New World screwworm cases in Texas, including two involving dogs, are disrupting the transport of shelter animals to some other states and raising concerns for pet owners across the region.

ICE awards $16.7M contract to buy electric shock gloves for officers

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has awarded a $16.7 million contract to purchase 6,000 pairs of gloves that can electric shocks, saying officers would use them to control detainees and protesters who resist.

Naked DoorDash driver caught on camera delivering food to northeast Houston home

A northeast Houston father says he was stunned after checking his Ring camera and seeing the DoorDash driver who had just delivered his food standing outside his home completely naked.

General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix

General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.

$12M seized, 6 arrested in historic Texas oil theft ring bust

Six people have been arrested and about $12 million in assets have been seized as part of an investigation into an oil-theft ring in West Texas.

US Army to build nuclear microreactors at 5 military bases

The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid.

Alief ISD marks historic milestone with opening of first all-girls campus

A major milestone for local education unfolded in Alief ISD Thursday morning as the district celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever single-gender campus: The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS).

Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know

Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim.