State Sen. Brandon Creighton named sole finalist for Texas Tech chancellor

The Texas Tech University Board of Regents on Thursday named state Sen. Brandon Creighton as the lone finalist for its chancellor position.

Houston-based ConocoPhillips says it will lay off up to 25% of its workforce

Oil giant ConocoPhillips is planning to lay off up to a quarter of its workforce, amounting to thousands of jobs, as part of broader efforts from the company to cut costs.

Powerball ticket in Houston wins $2 million: Winning numbers, where it was sold

A Powerball ticket sold in Houston won $2 million in the Wednesday, September 4 drawing. Here are the winning numbers and information about the next jackpot.

300K kilos of 'meth precursor chemicals' seized at Port of Houston, feds say

Federal officials claim the chemicals were sent from China with the intent to go to a Mexican drug cartel. The amount of chemicals allegedly could've produced over $500 million in methampetamine.

Suspect accused of stealing over 20 packages from Montrose complex; authorities seeking more information

A man was arrested for allegedly stealing 22 packages from a Houston apartment complex. Harris County authorities say they're looking for any information on the suspect's “criminal activities."