Harris County commissioner raising alarm over $47 million pay increase for county employees

Harris County Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey is sounding the alarm about a $47 million proposal aimed at raising salaries for County employees under a certain pay grade.

Vice President Vance, Erika Kirk speak at Turning Point USA event at Ole Miss

Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk’s wife, kicked off Turning Point USA’s “This Is the Turning Point" campus tour at the University of Mississippi and was joined by Vice President JD Vance.

3 monkeys still missing after truck crashes in Mississippi

A truck carrying 21 Rhesus macaques crashed on Interstate 59 in Mississippi, leading to several monkeys escaping and three remaining missing.

Texas border agents seize truck stuffed with snakes and lizards headed to Mexico

U.S. Border Patrol officers seized more than 100 snakes, spiders, lizards and salamanders from a truck attempting to cross over the border into Mexico.

'Smart Wall' border technology planned for Big Bend National Park area

The federal government’s $4.5 billion “Smart Wall" project will add hundreds of miles of high-tech border security, including detection systems through Big Bend National Park.

'Vehicle of interest' wanted in fatal Sugar Land shooting

In June 2025, a man was found fatally shot on SH-6 South. The vehicle of interest is described as a gray 2013-2019 Nissan Sentra.

How to keep pumpkins from rotting: Testing jack-o-lantern social media hacks

You and your kids put elbow grease into carving your creepy Halloween pumpkins, but we know they can rot pretty quickly while sitting on the front porch. We put some social media hacks to the test to help them last longer.

Federal Reserve issues 2nd rate cut of 2025

The Fed stayed course on its expected rate cut despite missing government data clouding the view of the economy amid the shutdown.

Montgomery Co. employees handed flyer that tested positive for fentanyl: authorities

Authorities in Montgomery County say two county employees began to experience dizziness and other symptoms after being handed a flyer that later tested positive for fentanyl. A woman reportedly handed them the flyer in the parking lot of a library.

Houston City Council considers 'high-risk' apartment inspection program

A proposed ordinance in Houston would create a High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program to address and improve complexes with health, safety, and habitability violations.