New poll gives Talarico slight lead over Paxton, shows governor’s race tied

A new poll from FOX News shows Democratic candidate James Talarico with a slight advantage over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in a contentious Senate race that remains extremely close as November inches closer.

Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave

Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.

Houston Public Library to preserve Lorenzo Salgado Araujo memorial

The memorial on Canal Street to remember the loss of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo will be moved ahead of the repaving of Canal Street.

Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks

Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.

Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims

AI shopping assistants can often detect ‌when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study.

Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs subcommittee.  Fauci could now face criminal prosecution for refusing to answer. 

CEO of steel company dies suddenly, just weeks after taking helm

Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday.

1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries

The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death.

Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks

Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks.

Elderly couple found dead in Cypress home in apparent murder-suicide: HCSO

Harris County officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide scene after a son found his parents dead in their home near the Cypress area.

Search continues for missing teen last seen in Baytown

Police say 16-year-old could be in the Katy or Humble area after leaving a home in Baytown in mid-May.

Harris County: Body found behind business on FM 1960

Authorities are investigating after a body was found behind a business in Harris County on Thursday evening.

HISD families should prepare for these back-to-school changes

HISD families should verify campus assignments, transportation information and school meal eligibility before the new school year. Here's what parents need to know about Bluebonnet Learning and other changes.

Cities where clothing costs the most and least, ranked

A new study reveals where Americans pay the biggest share of their income for basic clothing. See which cities rank as the least affordable.

Fort Bend County crime: 2 arrested after $10K bank jugging theft leads to chase, manhunt

Two men are facing felony charges after Rosenberg police said they stole approximately $10,000 in a bank jugging theft, then led officers on a pursuit that ended in a crash and a multi-agency search across Fort Bend County.