Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger, trailblazing Fort Worth mayor, dies at 83
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83.
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83.
Texas halts power grid connections for new data centers over energy, water supply concerns
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed.
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed.
The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
Hemp businesses sue Texas over Delta-8 Schedule I rule
A coalition of hemp businesses and a retired police officer filed a federal lawsuit to block Texas health officials from classifying Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance.
A coalition of hemp businesses and a retired police officer filed a federal lawsuit to block Texas health officials from classifying Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance.
Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department.
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department.
Rice University in Houston to offer free tuition to students from families earning up to $200K
Rice University announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually.
Rice University announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually.
Sen. Moreno says Rep. Max Miller 'should not serve' in Congress
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced.
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced.
Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
Houston weather: Summer heat continues with isolated afternoon storms
High temperatures remain in the mid to upper 90s this week, with heat index values reaching the triple digits.
High temperatures remain in the mid to upper 90s this week, with heat index values reaching the triple digits.
Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs
A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.
A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.
Wisconsin gold buying scam, woman loses more than $400,000
A Wisconsin woman thought she was protecting her money from identity thieves. Instead, she lost almost everything.
A Wisconsin woman thought she was protecting her money from identity thieves. Instead, she lost almost everything.
Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle.
Family searching for answers 6 months after deadly NW Harris County hit-and-run
A family is still searching for answers nearly six months after Michael Shannon was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County. Sunday would've been Michael's 20th birthday.
A family is still searching for answers nearly six months after Michael Shannon was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County. Sunday would've been Michael's 20th birthday.
Motorcyclist dies after car crash in Channelview
Officials say the motorcyclist struck a vehicle as the vehicle was making a turn.
Officials say the motorcyclist struck a vehicle as the vehicle was making a turn.
1 killed after vehicle crashes into Spring retention pond
One agency says a person exited safely. Another says a person was killed in the crash.
One agency says a person exited safely. Another says a person was killed in the crash.
Astros sweep Rangers, widen AL West lead after pivotal weekend series
Houston Astros take all three games at Daikin Park to create separation atop the division as both Texas clubs enter the stretch run.
Houston Astros take all three games at Daikin Park to create separation atop the division as both Texas clubs enter the stretch run.
Reward offered for information on deadly 2025 Third Ward shooting
19-year-old Jaylon Fox was found fatally shot on Easter Sunday 2025. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for answers.
19-year-old Jaylon Fox was found fatally shot on Easter Sunday 2025. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for answers.
Idaho In-N-Out shooting leaves 3 dead: What we know about the suspected gunman
Police have identified the gunman in the deadly shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, as 24-year-old Chad Williams.
Police have identified the gunman in the deadly shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, as 24-year-old Chad Williams.
Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias.


















