1997 Texas cold case solved after DNA testing leads to arrest in Midland sexual assault
Authorities have arrested a 61-year-old man for a 1997 Texas kidnapping and sexual assault after advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy cracked the nearly 30-year-old cold case.
Authorities have arrested a 61-year-old man for a 1997 Texas kidnapping and sexual assault after advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy cracked the nearly 30-year-old cold case.
UN says next five years to smash heat records
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
A new report from the United Nations weather agency gives a 75% chance that the next five years will see higher temperatures, underscoring the rapid pace of climate change.
Missing man last seen in southwest Houston
Officials say Timothy Thomas was last seen near Sam Houston Parkway in Houston's Little Saigon area.
Officials say Timothy Thomas was last seen near Sam Houston Parkway in Houston's Little Saigon area.
Texas can enforce controversial immigration law, US appeals court decides
Texas can finally enforce an immigration law that's been stalled for years after a U.S. appeals court lifted a recent block.
Texas can finally enforce an immigration law that's been stalled for years after a U.S. appeals court lifted a recent block.
California man sentenced to 5+ years for smuggling 1,700 reptiles through El Paso border
A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.
A California man has been sentenced to over five years in federal prison for running a massive smuggling ring that illegally moved more than 1,700 reptiles across the El Paso border.
Talarico leads Paxton in first post-runoff poll of Senate race
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Texas state Rep. James Talarico has the early advantage over Attorney General Ken Paxton in their bids for the U.S. Senate in the first poll released since Paxton won the Republican primary runoff.
Court order makes Discord add temporary child protections in Texas
The popular online messaging platform Discord is now temporarily required to add child protection features in Texas following a court decision.
The popular online messaging platform Discord is now temporarily required to add child protection features in Texas following a court decision.
Man shot, killed after allegedly assaulting person on South Kirkwood Road
An argument escalated into a shooting on South Kirkwood Road leaving one man dead, according to Houston police.
An argument escalated into a shooting on South Kirkwood Road leaving one man dead, according to Houston police.
Judge blocks renaming of Kennedy Center after Trump
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
A federal judge has blocked the two-year closure of the Kennedy Center, and an effort to rename the facility to include President Donald Trump's name.
Southwest updates its seat policy for plus-size passengers
Southwest has updated its extra-seat policy for plus-size travelers. Here's what to know.
Southwest has updated its extra-seat policy for plus-size travelers. Here's what to know.
CDC asking for employee volunteers to help with Ebola screenings
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is requesting staffers to serve as volunteers for Ebola screenings of travelers arriving in the U.S. Here's what we know.
Houston man trapped inside garbage truck rescued by firefighters
Houston firefighters rescued a man who became trapped inside a garbage truck after being dumped inside on Friday morning in southwest Houston.
Houston firefighters rescued a man who became trapped inside a garbage truck after being dumped inside on Friday morning in southwest Houston.
Angelo State first in Texas to offer 'fast track' air traffic controller program
A West Texas university will become the first in the state to offer advanced air traffic controller training that will allow graduates to skip the Federal Aviation Administration Academy.
A West Texas university will become the first in the state to offer advanced air traffic controller training that will allow graduates to skip the Federal Aviation Administration Academy.
Fabric dresser sold at Walmart recalled over possible tip-over hazard
About 165,000 fabric dressers sold at Walmart stores nationwide have been recalled over a deadly tip-over risk to children.
About 165,000 fabric dressers sold at Walmart stores nationwide have been recalled over a deadly tip-over risk to children.
11-car train derailment near Hempstead at Washington Avenue
Houston Transtar is reporting a road closure north of I-10 near Memorial Park after an 11-car train derailment on Friday morning.
Houston Transtar is reporting a road closure north of I-10 near Memorial Park after an 11-car train derailment on Friday morning.
What is an Ozone Action Day?
You’ll occasionally hear the term Ozone Action Day mentioned during your local newscast.
You’ll occasionally hear the term Ozone Action Day mentioned during your local newscast.
American Airlines to add Starlink Wi-Fi to more than 500 jets starting in 2027
American Airlines said starting in 2027 they will be equipping hundreds of their planes with Starlink Wi-Fi.
American Airlines said starting in 2027 they will be equipping hundreds of their planes with Starlink Wi-Fi.
Humble shooting: 17-year-old charged with murder in man's death
A man was found dead with a gunshot wound Thursday night at an apartment complex on Woodland Hills Drive in Humble.
A man was found dead with a gunshot wound Thursday night at an apartment complex on Woodland Hills Drive in Humble.
Man accused of cutting tent, kidnapping two women camping near public trail
Two women were camping along a public trail in Oregon when a man cut open their tent, kidnapped them and threatened to sexually assault them. Prosecutors believe there could be other victims.
Two women were camping along a public trail in Oregon when a man cut open their tent, kidnapped them and threatened to sexually assault them. Prosecutors believe there could be other victims.
Woman dies after snorkeling trip off Key West
A 63-year-old Mississippi woman died after being found unresponsive while snorkeling near Mule Key off Key West.
A 63-year-old Mississippi woman died after being found unresponsive while snorkeling near Mule Key off Key West.