Aqua Texas says woman used 209,000 gallons of water in 2 days, then erased $5,319 bill
Melinda Sperl said she was shocked when Aqua Texas told her she had used 209,000 gallons of water in just two days and owed more than $5,300. The utility blamed a leak on her property, but later removed the balance without explaining why.
Melinda Sperl said she was shocked when Aqua Texas told her she had used 209,000 gallons of water in just two days and owed more than $5,300. The utility blamed a leak on her property, but later removed the balance without explaining why.
Trump renews push to rename New Mexico ‘New America,’ touts higher home values and incomes
President Donald Trump is giving New Mexico another branding pitch, urging the state to swap "Mexico" for "America" and suggesting the change could boost everything from home values to state pride.
President Donald Trump is giving New Mexico another branding pitch, urging the state to swap "Mexico" for "America" and suggesting the change could boost everything from home values to state pride.
Harris County crash: Vehicle crashes into home, 2 people injured
Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home in Harris County on Monday evening.
Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home in Harris County on Monday evening.
Galveston plane crash: Plane runs off of runway at Scholes International Airport
Authorities are on the scene after a plane ran off a runway at Scholes International Airport in Galveston County, officials said.
Authorities are on the scene after a plane ran off a runway at Scholes International Airport in Galveston County, officials said.
Father killed, 3 injured after dispute at northeast Harris County softball game
A dispute during an adult league softball game ended in gunfire in northeast Harris County, killing a father and injuring three other people.
A dispute during an adult league softball game ended in gunfire in northeast Harris County, killing a father and injuring three other people.
Massachusetts GOP candidate ends campaign following DUI arrest
Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, ended his campaign after being arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence charges following a car crash over the weekend.
Shawn Oliver, a Republican candidate for lieutenant governor of Massachusetts, ended his campaign after being arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence charges following a car crash over the weekend.
Florida man dons realistic ‘old man’ mask for bank heists, DOJ says
A Florida man arrested in connection with a pair of Tampa Bay-area bank robberies turned out to be a lot younger than he looked – at least, younger than he allegedly looked at the time of the heists.
A Florida man arrested in connection with a pair of Tampa Bay-area bank robberies turned out to be a lot younger than he looked – at least, younger than he allegedly looked at the time of the heists.
Mississippi police department settles with DOJ over discrimination, excessive force allegations
The police force for a Mississippi city where approximately half the population had warrants issued for their arrests will have to undergo multiple reforms following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
The police force for a Mississippi city where approximately half the population had warrants issued for their arrests will have to undergo multiple reforms following a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice.
Person hit by train, killed in Houston near SH 288, I-610
A person has died after being hit by a train on Houston's south side.
A person has died after being hit by a train on Houston's south side.
Suspect charged in D.C. shooting of National Guard member
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in Southeast Washington, according to D.C. police.
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in Southeast Washington, according to D.C. police.
Donnie Wahlberg says he was aboard private jet that ran off Vegas runway: 'God covered us'
In an Instagram post, actor Donnie Wahlberg said he was aboard a private jet that ran off a runway during a departure attempt Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
In an Instagram post, actor Donnie Wahlberg said he was aboard a private jet that ran off a runway during a departure attempt Sunday at Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas.
Watch: Hawaii's Kilauea volcano erupts spewing lava 700 feet in the air
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on the state’s big island provided a spectacular display over the weekend.
The Kilauea volcano in Hawaii on the state’s big island provided a spectacular display over the weekend.
Four Texans indicted in massive $1.5 billion federal tax shelter fraud scheme
Four Texans allegedly charged fees exceeding $100,000 for sham trusts, with one defendant using $2 million in investor funds to buy a Rolls-Royce and yacht.
Four Texans allegedly charged fees exceeding $100,000 for sham trusts, with one defendant using $2 million in investor funds to buy a Rolls-Royce and yacht.
Texas judge hands 30-year sentence to man who coerced adults, minors via TikTok, Snapchat
Markus Hudson Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for using social media to coerce victims into committing child sexual abuse acts.
Markus Hudson Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for using social media to coerce victims into committing child sexual abuse acts.
America’s safest cities revealed in new 2026 ranking
These U.S. cities earned top safety marks based on findings in a new report, which assessed public safety categories including crime rates and traffic accidents.
These U.S. cities earned top safety marks based on findings in a new report, which assessed public safety categories including crime rates and traffic accidents.
Lubbock gang leader 'Hot Tub' Ryals gets 135 months after feds find 3 pounds of pure meth
The leader of a local outlaw motorcycle club was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in federal prison for running a high-purity methamphetamine trafficking operation in West Texas, federal prosecutors said.
The leader of a local outlaw motorcycle club was sentenced Friday to more than 11 years in federal prison for running a high-purity methamphetamine trafficking operation in West Texas, federal prosecutors said.
Cuban man sentenced to federal prison for forcing women to work in strip clubs
A federal court in San Antonio handed down a nearly 20-year prison sentence to a Cuban man who ran a multi-state labor trafficking operation that forced smuggled women into working at strip clubs to pay off debts.
A federal court in San Antonio handed down a nearly 20-year prison sentence to a Cuban man who ran a multi-state labor trafficking operation that forced smuggled women into working at strip clubs to pay off debts.
Watch: Virginia police officers crawl though burning home to rescue man trapped in fire
Police officers in Virginia are being hailed heroes after rescuing a man who was trapped inside a burning home.
Police officers in Virginia are being hailed heroes after rescuing a man who was trapped inside a burning home.