Wisconsin milk tanker crash; driver injured, dairy spilled

One person was injured after a milk tanker rollover crash in western Wisconsin on Wednesday afternoon. It happened near Cashton, east of La Crosse.

Houston winter storm: How to check Centerpoint, Entergy power outages

The upcoming winter weather for the weekend could possibly knock out the power for several Houston residents and areas. Here's how you can check for power outages in your area.

NASA honors fallen astronauts at annual Day of Remembrance

NASA observed its annual Day of Remembrance Thursday to commemorate the astronauts killed in the Apollo 1 and space shuttle Challenger and space shuttle Columbia accidents.

Houston winter storm: Budget-friendly power outage shopping list

Now is the time to make sure you have emergency supplies in case you lose power during the incoming winter storm. Here's a shopping list to build an emergency kit for a family of four for under $100.

Homicide rates dropped in most US cities last year, report finds

Homicide rates are at their lowest in decades in most U.S. cities, according to a new study from the nonpartisan Council on Criminal Justice.

FDA approves drug to treat dogs with idiopathic epilepsy

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved a drug to control seizures in dogs with idiopathic epilepsy, a type of seizure disorder without a known cause.

METRO bus shooting suspect facing federal charges, accused of having machine gun

The 18-year-old involved in the deadly METRO bus shooting on Jan. 7 is now facing federal weapons charges following the investigation into the incident.

Texas winter storm: Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration for 134 counties

Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties as a severe winter storm threatens the state with life-threatening cold and ice starting Friday evening.

Houston winter storm: What to do ahead of weekend freeze

As a winter storm bears down on Houston this weekend, it’s important to protect the four P’s: Pipes, Pets, Plants, and People. Here’s how to prepare before freezing weather and potential ice arrive.

Houston winter storm watch: Timeline, weekend forecast, live updates

A winter storm will bring Houston freezing temperatures and the potential for icy conditions this weekend. Here's the latest timeline, weekend forecast, the impacts and just how cold it could get.

Texas may become first state to mandate Bible readings in public schools

An upcoming vote by a Texas board will decide whether public school children across the state will be required to read sections of the Christian Bible.

Houston Avenue Bridge hit by oversized truck over Katy Freeway (yes, again)

For the second time in a week, the Houston Avenue Bridge has been struck yet again by an oversized vehicle trying to make its way through.

Uvalde school shooting trial: Jury finds Gonzales 'not guilty' on all 29 counts

After nine days of testimony and a trial that reignited the painful memories of the May 2022 Robb Elementary School massacre, a jury has reached a verdict in the case of former Uvalde CISD officer Adrian Gonzales.

How Houston's prepping for the icy winter storm

City and utility crews are preparing for dangerous ice, especially on roads and power lines.

MN Boundary Waters: US House revokes mining ban in Superior National Forest, vote moves to Senate

Lawmakers at the U.S. House of Representatives voted to lift a federal ban on mining in the Minnesota Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness, setting up another vote in the Republican-controlled Senate.

Challenge to Texas lab-grown meat ban can move forward, federal judge says

A federal judge ruled that a challenge to the Texas ban on lab-grown meat can continue in court, but the ban will remain in place until the case is decided.

Affordable Care Act plan enrollment rises in Texas for 2026

The number of Texans enrolled in Affordable Care Act health care plans is higher than ever before, new data shows, despite an overall decline across the nation.