2026 FIFA World Cup tickets to go on sale on first-come first-serve basis
FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.
FIFA is launching their final, first-come, first-served ticket sales phase on April 1 for the 2026 World Cup. It includes a new seat-selection map and an official resale marketplace.
Glenmont Drive shooting: Houston police officer involved in deadly shooting with armed suspect
A suspect is dead following a shootout with Houston police on Wednesday afternoon.
A suspect is dead following a shootout with Houston police on Wednesday afternoon.
How Texas plans to save spring crops as Iran War inflates fertilizer, diesel prices
As the war in Iran continues, Texas farmers are weighing their options as the window to fertilize crops for the spring planting season begins to close. The state's agriculture commissioner believes timing, alternatives and Lone Star resilience might prevent disaster for the industry.
As the war in Iran continues, Texas farmers are weighing their options as the window to fertilize crops for the spring planting season begins to close. The state's agriculture commissioner believes timing, alternatives and Lone Star resilience might prevent disaster for the industry.
Trump administration waives gasoline regulations in bid to lower prices: What to know
The EPA is easing summer gas rules in an effort to curb soaring prices amid the Iran war. Here's what to know.
The EPA is easing summer gas rules in an effort to curb soaring prices amid the Iran war. Here's what to know.
Houston police union calls for TSA to join HPD
TSA agents have been calling out or quitting altogether as the partial government shutdown leaves them without pay.
TSA agents have been calling out or quitting altogether as the partial government shutdown leaves them without pay.
Florida AG warns NFL: Drop affirmative-action ‘Rooney Rule’ or face legal consequences
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
Florida’s chief law enforcement officer announced Wednesday that he will warn National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell that the NFL’s longstanding "Rooney Rule," mandating interviews of minority and ethnically diverse candidates, is illegal in the Sunshine State.
Texas awards $116M in public safety grants for 2026 FIFA World Cup security
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has awarded $116 million in public safety grants to host cities to bolster security, equipment, and emergency coordination ahead of the upcoming FIFA World Cup.
Texas weather whiplash: 55-degree temperature swing expected this week
Parts of Texas will see a dramatic change in temperatures this week after baking in an early-spring heat wave this week.
Parts of Texas will see a dramatic change in temperatures this week after baking in an early-spring heat wave this week.
Harris County crime: Man arrested for possession of child pornography
One man is facing multiple charges following a tip to Harris County Constables, officials said.
One man is facing multiple charges following a tip to Harris County Constables, officials said.
2025 saw record levels of solar, wind power in US: Here's where
Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.
Solar and wind power just hit record highs in the U.S. with explosive growth and plunging costs. Here’s which states are leading.
Mississippi transfers newly discovered 1960s KKK materials to state archives
Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.
Mississippi officials have transferred a cache of newly rediscovered 1960s-era Ku Klux Klan materials from the Department of Public Safety to the Department of Archives and History.
Army raises enlistment age to 42, drops marijuana conviction rule
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
The United States Army has updated several rule changes for their enlistment qualifications, including the maximum age requirement as well as eliminating a marijuana conviction that impacted some potential recruits.
Army to test first-ever pilot optional Black Hawk helicopter amid major tech shift
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
The U.S. Army has taken a major step toward autonomous aviation after receiving its first Black Hawk helicopter capable of flying with or without a pilot onboard, the War Department has announced.
Houston-bound flight diverted to San Antonio after battery starts smoking
A United flight from Lubbock to Houston had to be diverted to San Antonio on Wednesday morning after an incident on board.
A United flight from Lubbock to Houston had to be diverted to San Antonio on Wednesday morning after an incident on board.
Talarico responds after Hegseth’s pastor wishes him ‘crucified’
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
State Rep. James Talarico has responded to statements made by a man described as a spiritual adviser to Secretary of War Pete Hegseth that called for the Democratic senate candidate to be "crucified."
Trump says Iran negotiations ongoing as US strikes two-thirds of country's munitions plants
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
The Trump administration reportedly offered the ceasefire plan to Iran as the U.S. appears to look for an end to the war even as more troops head to the Middle East.
Historic heat wave expands into central US after weeks of record heat in the Southwest
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
The Plains and Southeast are getting a taste of summer as the heat wave that has created stifling temperatures in the Southwest continues to push east.
NASA moon base and Mars mission announced: What to know
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
NASA gave details of America’s future in space this week, laying out plans in the coming years to build a base on the moon and send a nuclear spacecraft to Mars.
Heartwarming homecoming for American held in captivity for over a year in Afghanistan
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.
Dennis Coyle, the American man released by the Afghanistan government after more than a year in captivity, is back on U.S. soil where loved ones were on hand to greet him.