Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns

Periods in text messages? Don't be ‘harsh,’ expert warns

A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.

A simple period at the end of a text might not mean what you think. One communication expert says generational differences in texting habits, from punctuation to emojis, are causing unexpected misunderstandings.

Former Texas inmate accused of mailing K2 to prisons nationwide

Former Texas inmate accused of mailing K2 to prisons nationwide

A former Texas prison inmate has been arrested on allegations that he mailed synthetic drugs disguised as legal correspondence to incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities across the United States, authorities said.

A former Texas prison inmate has been arrested on allegations that he mailed synthetic drugs disguised as legal correspondence to incarcerated individuals in correctional facilities across the United States, authorities said.

19-year-old arrested for murder in Harris County apartment shooting

19-year-old arrested for murder in Harris County apartment shooting

A 19-year-old woman is charged with murder after her alleged role in the deadly shooting of a man at a Harris County apartment complex.

A 19-year-old woman is charged with murder after her alleged role in the deadly shooting of a man at a Harris County apartment complex.

Texas couple sentenced to 40 years for $30 million pandemic pyramid scheme

Texas couple sentenced to 40 years for $30 million pandemic pyramid scheme

A Texas couple was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years each in federal prison for operating a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme that prosecutors said cheated more than 10,000 people nationwide out of more than $30 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.

A Texas couple was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years each in federal prison for operating a fraudulent chain-referral pyramid scheme that prosecutors said cheated more than 10,000 people nationwide out of more than $30 million during the COVID-19 pandemic.

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

27 Ways in 27 Days: Kerr County flooding victims’ legacies live on 1 year later

It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.

It’s been nearly a year since a devastating flood along the Guadalupe River killed more than 100 people in Kerr County. Over the next 27 days, FOX 4 will share 27 updates on the children who who died and how their legacy lives on.

Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high

Rise in gas prices from Iran war could have helped inflation hit a 3-year high

U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.

U.S. inflation surged to a three-year high in part because of skyrocketing gas prices as consumer prices exceeded 4% in May’s overall inflationary spike.

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag

Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

As the U.S. prepares to celebrate Flag Day on June 14 and 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country.  Here is the proper way to display Old Glory. 

Fair Street: 2 shot, 1 pistol whipped in apparent drive-by shooting

Fair Street: 2 shot, 1 pistol whipped in apparent drive-by shooting

Houston police are searching for the suspects in an apparent drive-by shooting who shot two and pistol whipped another in the Acres Home area.

Houston police are searching for the suspects in an apparent drive-by shooting who shot two and pistol whipped another in the Acres Home area.

Houston World Cup fans urged to plan ahead as parking costs climb and security changes take effect

Houston World Cup fans urged to plan ahead as parking costs climb and security changes take effect

Houston World Cup organizers are urging fans to make transportation plans before attending matches. FIFA says parking passes must be purchased at least 24 hours before kickoff, while officials recommend arriving early and considering options like METRORail to avoid traffic and security delays.

Houston World Cup organizers are urging fans to make transportation plans before attending matches. FIFA says parking passes must be purchased at least 24 hours before kickoff, while officials recommend arriving early and considering options like METRORail to avoid traffic and security delays.

Firefighters extinguish container fire in Montgomery County

Firefighters extinguish container fire in Montgomery County

According to Montgomery County ESD 9, they were called out to an area on Koalstad Road around 12:45 p.m. in reference to a hazardous materials incident.

According to Montgomery County ESD 9, they were called out to an area on Koalstad Road around 12:45 p.m. in reference to a hazardous materials incident.

Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation

Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation

A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so.

A man repeatedly accused of exploiting grieving families through an unlicensed funeral business has been sentenced to two years in prison after violating probation by continuing to work in the funeral industry despite a court order barring him from doing so.

Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed

Social Security report predicts when benefits could be slashed

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly. 

The Social Security Administration (SSA) provided its latest projections Tuesday for when its reserve funds are expected to run out and when those collecting old-age or survivor benefits could see their monthly checks slashed significantly. 

FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency

FDA: Pet food recalled over nutritional deficiency

Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.

Pet owners are urged to check their shelves after an expanded recall of pet food sold in dozens of states due to potentially dangerous vitamin deficiencies.

Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing

Karmelo Anthony found guilty, sentenced to 35 years in prison for the 2025 track meet stabbing

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.

Karmelo Anthony has been found guilty of murder in connection with the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year. Anthony has been sentenced to 35 years in prison.