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.

Dallas Stadium prepares for France vs Spain World Cup Semifinal match

Dallas Stadium is gearing up for its ninth and final World Cup match on Tuesday as Spain faces France in a high-stakes semifinal.

713 Day: Events, deals to celebrate Houston

Businesses across the Greater Houston area are celebrating “713 Day," where the date matches the city's most well-known area code.

Gov. Abbott activates Texas Emergency Resources ahead of flash flood threat

Texas is activating emergency resources as heavy rain and flash flooding threaten much of the state this week, with officials urging Texans to stay weather aware and avoid flooded roads.

Missouri woman dies after home swept away in devastating floods

A woman who went missing after floodwaters swept her Missouri home from its foundation was found dead Saturday as severe storms and heavy rainfall continued to impact parts of the Midwest and South.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham dies at 71

U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., has died at the age of 71.  Graham's office released a statement early Sunday morning saying he died following a "brief and sudden" illness.

1 dead, 1 detained in Grimes County shooting

A disturbance between two men escalated into a fatal shooting in Grimes County on Saturday afternoon, leaving one man dead and another in law enforcement custody, authorities said.

New data reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state

New data from pet sitting platform TrustedHousesitters has revealed the most popular dog breed in each state. 

Two bodies found inside Southeast Houston home, police search for homicide suspect

Two people were found shot to death inside a home in southeast Houston early Sunday morning in what police are investigating as a double homicide committed by an outstanding third party.

Houston man detained after shooting fiancée’s daughter’s boyfriend during fight, police say

A domestic dispute escalated into a fatal shooting late Wednesday evening in southeast Houston when a man shot his fiancée’s daughter’s boyfriend in the chest, Houston Police officials said.

US Sen. Lindsey Graham remembered as an 'American patriot'

Fellow elected officials and world leaders are remembering Sen. Lindsey Graham as a dedicated public servant and fighter for world peace.

Ro Khanna claims Israeli settlers detained him during West Bank visit

Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., says he and members of his congressional delegation were detained by armed Israeli settlers while visiting the West Bank near the Palestinian village of Khirbet Zanuta.

Houston mayor says ICE is out of control, states all Houstonians should be concerned

Houston Mayor John Whitmire says he and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare will do everything within their resources to pursue an independent and transparent investigation following a deadly shooting involving an ICE agent on Tuesday.