Political ad transparency bill passes Texas House

The bill would require disclosure by an officeholder, candidate or political committee that used altered media in ads and spends more than $100 on political advertising.

8-time illegal reentry felon imprisoned for unlawfully reentering U.S. again

A 30-year-old Mexican citizen, with a felony criminal history, has been sentenced for illegally reentering the United States after eight previous removals, said U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei.

Baylor College of Medicine announces 122 employee layoffs

Baylor College of Medicine announced on Wednesday over 100 employee layoffs in response to the uncertainty of federal funding support for academic medical institutions.

Memorial Hermann throws prom for Houston-area teen suffering back injury

Nurses and staff at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands helped a senior enjoy one of the highlights of high school despite her injury – attending senior prom!

US 59 deadly hit-and-run: Pedestrian killed near Beechnut offramp

Lanes of US 59 are back open after a deadly hit-and-run crash involving a pedestrian in the southwest Houston-area early Wednesday morning.