Governor spares death-row inmate after raising doubts about evidence
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.
Alabama Gov. Kay Ivey granted executive clemency to a death row inmate, commuting his sentence to life in prison after officials raised concerns about the validity of his conviction.
Texas governor’s race: Abbott holds narrow lead over Hinojosa in latest poll
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds a slim lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa as the pair enter the final stretch of the election, according to the latest poll.
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott holds a slim lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa as the pair enter the final stretch of the election, according to the latest poll.
Man accused of attacking woman, killing dog with machete
A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog during a domestic disturbance.
A Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly threatened a woman with a machete and attacked her dog during a domestic disturbance.
New Caney construction gives way to $159M convention center set to open this December
Spanning 210,000 square feet, the Caney Pines Convention Center is designed to host everything from corporate meetings to massive regional expos and national conferences. Oak View Group is currently recruiting local staff ahead of the grand opening.
Spanning 210,000 square feet, the Caney Pines Convention Center is designed to host everything from corporate meetings to massive regional expos and national conferences. Oak View Group is currently recruiting local staff ahead of the grand opening.
Talarico vs. Paxton: How the candidates differ on schools and education
Education policy is one of the areas where James Talarico and Ken Paxton have the clearest differences. The two Texas Senate candidates have taken opposing positions on school vouchers, religion in public schools, higher education costs, diversity programs and school library restrictions. Here’s where they stand.
Education policy is one of the areas where James Talarico and Ken Paxton have the clearest differences. The two Texas Senate candidates have taken opposing positions on school vouchers, religion in public schools, higher education costs, diversity programs and school library restrictions. Here’s where they stand.
Most popular baby names of 2026 revealed, according to new data
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
Here are the most popular baby names shaping 2026 and beyond, according to a new report.
Philippines-based American pleads guilty in Texas to stealing money, benefits from U.S. veterans
Robert Wayne Boling Jr. pleaded guilty in Texas federal court for conspiring to steal money and military benefits from thousands of U.S. veterans.
Robert Wayne Boling Jr. pleaded guilty in Texas federal court for conspiring to steal money and military benefits from thousands of U.S. veterans.
Trespassing student found with knife on Tomball ISD campus
Officials say a Tomball West student was found with a knife at Tomball High School.
Officials say a Tomball West student was found with a knife at Tomball High School.
Harris County man arrested after allegedly stabbing ex-girlfriend, two dogs found shot dead
A Harris County man faces multiple charges for the alleged stabbing of his former girlfriend and the shooting of two dogs found dead, authorities reported.
A Harris County man faces multiple charges for the alleged stabbing of his former girlfriend and the shooting of two dogs found dead, authorities reported.
Texas Senate race: Talarico holds razor-thin lead over Paxton in latest poll
Democrat James Talarico holds a small lead over Republican Ken Paxton as their heated Senate race enters the final stretch.
Democrat James Talarico holds a small lead over Republican Ken Paxton as their heated Senate race enters the final stretch.
Shon Davis appointed as first Black police chief for Tomball Police Department
Shon Davis has been named the new Chief of Police for the Tomball Police Department, making him the department's first Black police chief.
Shon Davis has been named the new Chief of Police for the Tomball Police Department, making him the department's first Black police chief.
Talarico challenges Paxton to debate hosted by TMZ
James Talarico suggested that a debate between him and Ken Paxton could be held on TMZ.
James Talarico suggested that a debate between him and Ken Paxton could be held on TMZ.
Ancient DNA challenges theories about when humans first reached North America
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Researchers examining ancient DNA have narrowed down the timeline of early human migration into North America — shedding light on a question that's puzzled scientists for decades.
Look up tonight: The Orionids meteor shower peaks as debris from Halley's comet lights up the night sky
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
The Orionid meteor shower will peak Oct. 21–22, offering sky watchers a chance to see meteors from Halley’s Comet before dawn.
West Texas man sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for fatal fentanyl overdose
A 34-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced.
A 34-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced.
Texas Panhandle man arrested on federal child pornography charges following FBI investigation
Tharon Thomas Drake, 53, of Borger, Texas, was arrested on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material, officials announced.
Tharon Thomas Drake, 53, of Borger, Texas, was arrested on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material, officials announced.
American prisoner released from Russia after Trump-Putin negotiation
An American man imprisoned in Russia since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is returning home this week after U.S. officials negotiated his return.
An American man imprisoned in Russia since the beginning of the Russian invasion of Ukraine is returning home this week after U.S. officials negotiated his return.
Florida Bar employee disciplined over messages sent to University of Miami player
A Florida Bar employee faces an internal investigation and administrative leave after reportedly sending racist and homophobic slurs to Miami football player Damon Wilson II on social media following a game.
A Florida Bar employee faces an internal investigation and administrative leave after reportedly sending racist and homophobic slurs to Miami football player Damon Wilson II on social media following a game.
Toledo chemical leak causes evacuations after tank explosion
Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.
Officials in Ohio said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate, prompting evacuations within a one-mile radius and a shelter-in-place that extends into southeast Michigan.