Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division

Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.

Father dies trying to rescue child who had already escaped MD fire, police say

A Maryland father died Sunday night after running into his burning St. Mary's County home to rescue his 10-year-old son—unaware that the child had already escaped the fireworks-sparked blaze.

Third Ward hotel fire leaves 2 guests hospitalized, 20 units damaged

A fire broke out at a Houston hotel room, leaving two people hospitalized and causing severe damage to dozens of units, officials report.

Westchase apartment fire damages 12 units, firefighters injured

A fire broke out at a Westchase-area apartment complex on Sunday night, leaving 12 units damaged and several families without a home.

74-year-old woman, 2-year-old child die after drowning at Harris County pond

A 74-year-old woman died and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after they were pulled from a neighborhood pond in northeast Harris County, authorities said.

Former Texas Congressman Bill Archer passes away at 98

Former U.S. Rep. Bill Archer, a staunch conservative who represented the Houston area in Congress for three decades and chaired the powerful House Ways and Means Committee, has died. He was 98.

Fireworks stands rebound after holiday thefts, urge others to stay vigilant

Boom Shack's owner is offering a $1,000 reward for information leading to a conviction and says he's continued to pass along tips to investigators.

Missouri mother of 5 killed while buying slushies with children, police say

A Missouri mother of five was fatally shot while buying slushies with two of her young children after gunfire erupted outside a BP gas station.

150 new US citizens sworn in during special 4th of July ceremony at Mount Vernon

One hundred fifty people from 50 nations gathered Saturday at the home of the United States’ first president to celebrate not only the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding but also their first day as American citizens. 

Abbott marks 1 year since deadly Texas floods with Kerrville speech

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott spoke in Kerrville on Saturday to mark one year since the deadly Hill Country flooding that claimed 136 lives across Central Texas.