Harris Co. reports rare ‘breakthrough’ COVID-19 cases among fully vaccinated people
Harris County Public Health has confirmed a very small number of ‘breakthrough cases’ of COVID-19 so far. According to county health officials, these are people who test positive for COVID-19 after being fully vaccinated. None of the patients had severe illness or required hospitalization.
Sixth person dies following SC mass shooting by former NFL player Phillip Adams, according to employer
A sixth person has now died following a Wednesday mass shooting in South Carolina by former NFL player Phillip Adams.
NASA reveals Artemis program will land 1st person of color on the moon
NASA’s Artemis program, which is already set to send the first woman to the moon in 2024, will also send the first person of color to the moon.
New details in Capitol riot timeline show Mike Pence pleaded with officials to ‘clear the Capitol’
New details from the deadly US Capitol riot show Vice President Mike Pence tried to assert control. In an urgent phone call to the acting defense secretary, he issued a startling demand: “Clear the Capitol.”
Va. police officers threatened Army lieutenant during traffic stop, lawsuit says
In a lawsuit, the Army lieutenant, who is Black, says his constitutional rights were violated during the traffic stop. An officer said his windows were tinted, he didn't have a rear license plate and had been "eluding police." The man's attorney says he was trying to stop in a well-lit area.
Prayer vigil held for victims of mass shooting in Bryan
The gathering was to grieve with those mourning and unify the community in the midst of this tragedy.
Texas to get fewer doses of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine
Texas health officials say the state expects to receive fewer vaccine doses next week because of production problems with the Johnson & Johnson vaccine.
Friends of Bryan mass shooting suspect try to understand why the deadly workplace shooting happened
A friend and former co-worker of the Bryan mass shooting suspect speaks out.
Family's birth certificates caught in Vital Statistics delays
A Houston family says they've been struggling to get birth certificates for their adopted daughters for the last few years from Texas Vital Statistics.
New report suggests Harris County was hardest hit in Texas by February freeze
A new survey from the University of Houston's Hobby School of Public Affairs shows how hard Houston and Harris County were hit, compared to the rest of the state.
Police stress gun safety after deadly shooting of 8-month-old baby in Houston
An eight-month-old baby is dead, and police say he was shot by his three-year-old brother at a home in Houston Friday.
TxDOT reminding Texans to put phones down while driving
TxDOT says that distracted driving is the second leading cause of traffic crashes in Texas.
Derek Chauvin trial: Medical examiner says restraint was 'more than Mr. Floyd could take'
The medical examiner who determined George Floyd's cause of death testified Friday in the trial of Derek Chauvin. The trial is streaming gavel to gavel at fox9.com/live.
Amber Alert canceled for 12-year-old Texas boy
The Amber Alert for 12-year-old Aaron McBeth has been discontinued.
Three young brothers in Houston need family to adopt them
The three Houston brothers — 5-year-old Antwann, 7-year-old Anthony and 8-year-old Artavius — have been in foster care for two years.
HPD: 8-month-old baby likely shot by 3-year-old brother in west Houston
Houston police say the investigation is ongoing but it appears likely that the 8-month-old boy was shot by his 3-year-old brother.
Pfizer requests FDA clearance for its COVID-19 vaccine in kids ages 12 to 15
Pfizer-BioNTech on Friday asked the FDA to expand the emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine in the U.S. to children ages 12 to 15.
Several of Deshaun Watson's accusers to be identified soon
Several of the women who filed lawsuits against Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson will soon be identified.
Bryan mass shooting leaves 1 dead, several others critically injured; suspect identified
A suspect is now in custody following a deadly shooting at a facility in Bryan, Texas on Thursday afternoon.
Amazon secures enough votes to block historic union effort at Alabama warehouse
Amazon has enough votes to block the historic unionization effort at its warehouse in Bessemer, Alabama.