'Survivor's remorse': Jamaican Houstonians react to Hurricane Melissa making landfall

Hurricane Melissa made landfall as a Category 5 storm, slamming into Jamaica, leaving Houstonians with ties and loved ones on the island watching from afar nervously.

Texas judges can now refuse to perform same-sex marriages

While the Texas Supreme Court's addition to the judicial conduct code does not include reasoning for the change, it follows a years-long debate over whether judges within the state are obligated to perform same-sex ceremonies.

Truck carrying research monkeys crashes in Mississippi — three still missing

Authorities in Mississippi say several monkeys were euthanized and three remain missing after a truck transporting the animals crashed on Interstate 59 in Jasper County.

More details released on Baytown crash that injured 5 children, officer

Baytown Police have released more details of the major crash that injured an officer, a woman, and five children last Thursday. Meanwhile, community members are supporting the family involved in the crash.

Watch Live: Hurricane Melissa slams into Jamaica with 185-mph winds

Hurricane Melissa is making landfall in Jamaica as a catastrophic Category 5 storm, the strongest to hit the island since recordkeeping began 174 years ago.

UIL bans foreign exchange students from Texas varsity sports

The University Interscholastic League is making changes to who is eligible to participate in varsity high school athletics.

Tornado Watch in effect for Chambers County

A Tornado Watch is in effect for Polk, Chambers, and Liberty Counties until 10 p.m.

Houston officer-involved shooting: Suspect identified, charged

The suspect involved in an officer-involved shooting in Houston on Monday has been identified and charged, according to the Houston Police Department.

Federal Reserve likely to cut key interest rate: What to know

The Fed is almost certain to cut its key interest rate on Wednesday, but the shutdown has cut off critical hiring and inflation data used to make their decision. Here’s what to know about the meeting.