5 hospitalized after American Airlines flight diverted to Houston

An American Airlines flight from Orlando to Phoenix was diverted to Houston after an unspecified odor was reported on board.

Ground stop issued at Bush Airport due to thunderstorms

There is a ground stop at Houston's Bush Airport due to the reported thunderstorms in the area. Delays are expected to be more than an hour.

Fatal disease detected at Texas facility linked to 'ghost deer' smuggling ring

The positive samples were taken from deer at a facility owned by Ken Schlaudt, 64, of San Antonio. Schlaudt is tied to the ongoing “Ghost Deer" investigation, which authorities describe as one of the largest deer smuggling networks in state history.

Ex Baylor football coach Art Briles hired by Eastern New Mexico University

Art Briles, the former Baylor football coach fired in 2016 following a sexual assault scandal that rocked the university, was named the new head football coach at Eastern New Mexico University on Monday.

It’s asp season in Texas: What you should know about fuzzy, venomous caterpillars

It is asp season in Texas. When this fuzzy caterpillar rubs or is pressed against the skin, venomous hairs stick into the skin, causing a severe burning sensation and rash.

Texas dog-fighting ring raid nets 45 arrests, thousands in cash

A months-long investigation by the Newton County Sheriff’s Office ended Saturday night in the dismantling of a large, active dog-fighting ring, leading to the arrest of 45 individuals and the seizure of cash, narcotics, and firearms.

'ShamWow' guy running for Congress in Texas as a Republican

Offer Vince Shlomi, the entrepreneur widely known to television viewers as the high-energy "ShamWow guy," has filed to run for the U.S. House of Representatives as a Republican in Texas’ 31st Congressional District, according to state election records.

One dead after Eastex Freeway rollover crash; 15-year-old hospitalized, officials say

One person is dead after their vehicle hit a concrete barrier and rolled over in northeast Harris County. A 15-year-old passenger was hospitalized, officials say.

Suspect killed after stabbing officer in Downtown Houston

Houston police are investigating a fatal officer-involved shooting that occurred downtown after a suspect reportedly stabbed an officer, who was then taken to the hospital.

Galveston family protests for more information on 77-year-old man's hit and run death

In Galveston, the family and friends of 77-year-old Fidel Estrada Lopez protested for justice and more information following his fatal hit-and-run accident last Wednesday.