Montgomery County drowning: Man dies after being swept away by river current while fishing

A 33-year-old man died after being swept away by a river current while fishing in Montgomery County on Sunday evening, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.

Sheldon construction site death: Man falls at least 30 feet down shaft

The sheriff’s office is investigating after a man fell 30 feet down a shaft at a construction site near Sheldon, officials say.

Houston ICE shooting: Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis is seeking county funding for an independent investigation into the July 7 ICE agent-involved shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Texas man sentenced to federal prison after sexually abusing minor at furry convention

A North Texas man will spend years in federal prison after transporting a minor to a furry convention in Georgia, sexually abusing them, and commissioning artwork of sexual acts between the victim and his "furry persona."

Baby safely surrendered at The Woodlands Safe Haven Baby Box

A baby was safely and anonymously surrendered on Monday using the Safe Haven Baby Box at The Woodlands Fire Department Station 6, according to The Woodlands Township.

Cyclosporiasis outbreak possibly tied to salad greens, lettuce, MDHHS says

Michigan health officials are pointing to lettuce or salad greens as a potential source behind the outbreak of cyclosporiasis that is spreading throughout the state.

Governor Abbott announces massive AI tech investment in North Texas

Taiwanese electronics manufacturer LITEON is investing nearly $919 million to build a major AI power infrastructure facility in McKinney, Texas, creating over 600 new jobs.

Maine ICE shooting: Man who was killed was not the target of warrant, Sen. Angus King says

The motorist killed by ICE officers in a Maine shooting Monday was not the target of the warrant the officers were executing, Sen. Angus King said Homeland Security Secretary Mullin told him.

Keystone Pipeline hit with proposed massive multi-million dollar fine

A proposed legal settlement with the U.S. government would require the Keystone Pipeline system’s operator to pay a $26.9 million civil penalty over a major oil spill in Kansas in December 2022.

Houston police investigate report of body in Greens Bayou

Houston police are investigating a report of a body found in Greens Bayou on Monday morning near Northshore.

Gen Z breaks ultimate taboo by posting salaries online

A Wall Street Journal editor says high living costs and labor market uncertainty are pushing personal finance into public view.

Federal task force created to target leaks to news media

The Department of Defense, alongside the Department of Justice, announced on Monday a joint partnership to launch a new task force to investigate and prosecute leaks of sensitive War Department information to the news media. 

The overlooked obstacle keeping America from building the homes it needs

Behind the scenes, homebuilders are grappling with an overlooked challenge that is slowing construction and making it harder to close the nation's housing gap.

Houston weather forecast today: Heavy rain could cause street flooding

Folks around Houston should stay weather aware on Monday as street flooding will be expected for low-lying and poor drainage areas. Street flooding will again be possible Tuesday.