Massachusetts House passes bill protecting libraries from book bans
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Lawmakers in Massachusetts are hoping to put into law a bill to give librarians more authority to protect against book bans in schools and libraries.
Houston East Side street renamed following Cesar Chavez allegations
The street’s new namesake, Joe E Ramirez Boulevard, has deep, historic ties to the immediate neighborhood.
The street’s new namesake, Joe E Ramirez Boulevard, has deep, historic ties to the immediate neighborhood.
West Houston: Woman fatally struck by coworker with box truck
A suspect is in custody following a deadly incident in West Houston on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
A suspect is in custody following a deadly incident in West Houston on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Colorado mom allegedly bought alcohol daily for 16-year-old daughter found dead with 173 empty bottles
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
A Colorado mother has been charged in connection with the death of her 16-year-old daughter, who prosecutors say drank herself to death and had 173 empty alcohol bottles hidden in her bedroom.
Mistrial declared after jury deadlocks in Palisades Fire trial
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
A federal judge declared a mistrial in the trial of Jonathan Rinderknecht, the man charged with setting a fire that officials said eventually became the Palisades Fire.
Texas on track to be hit by big batch of Saharan dust
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
A massive plume of dust from the Sahara Desert in Africa is bound for Texas.
Giraffe that escaped Texas ranch spotted by helicopter, manager says
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
A giraffe that escaped a ranch in the Texas Hill Country two weeks ago has been located, according to the manager of the ranch.
More Buc-ee's locations announced in national expansion
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
Popular mega-gas station chain Buc-ee’s opened up their first location in Arizona this week, bringing their nationwide total to 56 locations across 13 states.
Social Security July payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
Social Security July payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
12-year-old girl reportedly finds mother dead in apparent Tomball murder-suicide
Harris County Sheriff's Office officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide after finding a woman and man dead inside a home in Tomball.
Harris County Sheriff's Office officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide after finding a woman and man dead inside a home in Tomball.
Houston Fifth Ward: 4 people injured by gunfire following argument over trash
Four people were injured by gunfire following an incident in Houston's Fifth Ward on Thursday evening, officials said.
Four people were injured by gunfire following an incident in Houston's Fifth Ward on Thursday evening, officials said.
Growing sinkhole in Houston's Third Ward raising safety concerns for business owner, neighbor
A growing sinkhole behind a property on Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward is raising concerns for a longtime business owner and her neighbor.
A growing sinkhole behind a property on Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward is raising concerns for a longtime business owner and her neighbor.
Wells Fargo reverses decision, refunds customer after $1,000 vanishes in suspected computer scam
FOX 26 has been doing stories on scams targeting Wells Fargo customers for more than a year. This one is different as there were no calls or texts, just a computer.
FOX 26 has been doing stories on scams targeting Wells Fargo customers for more than a year. This one is different as there were no calls or texts, just a computer.
Brothers accused of mishandling dozens of decomposing bodies at Colorado funeral home
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Former Pueblo County Coroner Brian Lee Cotter and his brother, Christopher Aaron Cotter, were arrested in Colorado and face 125 counts of abuse of a corpse, with a judge setting their bond at $1 million.
Former Brazoria County church employee charged with 18 counts including sexual assault of a child
An Angleton man was arrested on 18 counts, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and trafficking, records show.
An Angleton man was arrested on 18 counts, including aggravated sexual assault of a child and trafficking, records show.
Fatal crash shuts down Beltway 8 feeder road in north Harris County
Officials say a sedan partially went under box truck while changing lanes.
Officials say a sedan partially went under box truck while changing lanes.