Michael Byrne, 'Harry Potter,' 'Indiana Jones' actor, dies: Reports

Michael Byrne, an actor known for his work in “Harry Potter," “Braveheart" and “Indiana Jones," has died, according to reports. He was 82.

Customs officers use Heimlich maneuver to save choking toddler

U.S. customs officers are being celebrated for saving the life of a toddler who was suffering a seizure at a Baltimore airport and started choking.

How US tech is being used globally to scam Americans of billions

An investigation reveals that technology from U.S. organizations is being used to fuel a revolution in the scam industry, playing a key role in global fraud.

Texas and Oklahoma partner on real-time traffic data to cut highway delays

TxDOT and Oklahoma have launched a real-time data-sharing traffic network. The upgrade came just in time to manage the massive travel surges expected for the World Cup, according to TxDOT officials.

Pearland police identify suspect accused of assaulting, robbing 79-year-old at Walgreens

Pearland authorities are asking for help identifying a third suspect accused of physically assaulting and robbing an elderly victim outside a Pearland Walgreens pharmacy.

Texas gas prices well below national average ahead of July Fourth travel

Texas gas prices are well below the national average as travelers gear up for Fourth of July holiday travel, according to the American Automobile Association.

These states are hit hardest by child care costs, new data shows

Think child care is expensive where you live? You’re probably right. A new report reveals the states where child care costs are eating up the biggest chunk of household income.

Former Army contractor convicted of stealing $1.1M in MRE military rations from Fort Bliss

A federal jury has convicted a former U.S. Army civilian contractor of stealing more than $1.1 million worth of military rations from Fort Bliss, federal prosecutors announced Tuesday.

Man wins $50K lawsuit after protesting, trolling national guard with Darth Vader theme song

The District of Columbia has agreed to a $50,000 settlement to resolve a lawsuit from a man who claimed police detained him for playing Darth Vader's theme song while following an Ohio National Guard patrol.

Expect a massive state trooper presence on Texas roads this Fourth of July weekend

The Texas Department of Public Safety is ramping up traffic enforcement for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday weekend as millions of Texans prepare to travel for the nation’s 250th anniversary.

Texas leaders react after Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship

Texas lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are reacting after the U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled that President Donald Trump's 2025 executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.

UTMB security guard allegedly attacked by suspect who approached employee

A University of Texas Medical Branch security officer was physically attacked after protecting an employee from an unknown driver, according to officials.

Two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the Houston area

There are two confirmed human cases of West Nile virus in the Houston area — one positive case in Harris County and one in Montgomery County.

Camp Mystic victim Eloise Peck remembered through Living for Lulu Foundation

The parents of Eloise Peck, one of the 27 victims killed during last year's flooding at Camp Mystic, remember her through their Living For Lulu Foundation.