Houston pet safety: Rising temperatures can pose serious health risks

With summer in full swing, pet owners need to limit the time their furry friends spend outdoors and know the signs of heatstroke.

Former instructors say Vivaldi Music Academy owes them thousands in unpaid wages

Former instructors at Houston’s Vivaldi Music Academy allege they are owed thousands in unpaid wages, with some filing legal claims as concerns about the school’s financial practices resurface.

$1.3 billion shortfall leads to Harris County Commissioners choosing flood projects to finish

Harris County is over $1 billion short of completing all the flood-prevention projects promised after Hurricane Harvey. Because of that, Commissioners voted on which projects to continue funding.

Texas passes new veterinary bills into law

Two new laws will soon enhance the regulatory authority of the Texas Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners.

Former Paxton employees accuse top deputy of witness tampering during impeachment

Two former employees of Attorney General Ken Paxton's office claim allegations of harassment were made up by Paxton's top deputy in an attempt to negatively impact the former employees' new firm.

Trump directive creates 250-mile military defense area at Texas’ southern tip

This marks the third National Defense Area to be established on the southern border of the U.S., and joins over 200 miles monitored by a federal taskforce created in March.

Texas bans adversarial countries from buying certain properties

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a bill this weekend that will ban property purchased by individuals or groups from countries identified as security threats.

Cargo ship carrying thousands of vehicles sinks off coast of Alaska

“The safety of the responders remains our top priority," Capt. Christopher Culpepper, the commander of Coast Guard sector Western Alaska and U.S. Arctic, said in a statement “We're working closely with Zodiac Maritime in an advisory capacity to ensure a swift and effective response to any potential signs of pollution."