Man finds 6-carat diamond at famed Arkansas state park: 'We got a big one!'
A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock.
A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock.
Dallas Cowboys, Houston Texans renew in-state NFL rivalry this weekend
The two NFL teams from the Lone Star State will play in Houston for the first time in eight years, and both the Cowboys and Texans are looking to fix some early-season problems.
The two NFL teams from the Lone Star State will play in Houston for the first time in eight years, and both the Cowboys and Texans are looking to fix some early-season problems.
Hochul steps in, assigns state AG to Cornell fraternity sexual assault probe
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul moved to take a Cornell University sexual assault investigation out of local hands on Thursday, placing the state attorney general in charge.
Former Harris County deputy arrested, facing multiple charges
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is facing multiple charges following allegations filed against him.
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is facing multiple charges following allegations filed against him.
University of Houston football player 'no billed' after being charged with assaulting a pregnant person
A University of Houston football player has been “no billed” by a Harris County grand jury.
A University of Houston football player has been “no billed” by a Harris County grand jury.
Bellaire vs. Lamar football game canceled over staph infection cases
Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School.
Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School.
Here's what Americans feel is the biggest downside of smartphones
Americans are increasingly questioning their smartphone habits, with many saying this about their devices.
Americans are increasingly questioning their smartphone habits, with many saying this about their devices.
Trump touts economic growth, reinforces support for Paxton during Denton visit
President Donald Trump was in Denton Thursday in what was a mix of a celebration of American manufacturing and Trump administration economic policies and a campaign rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
President Donald Trump was in Denton Thursday in what was a mix of a celebration of American manufacturing and Trump administration economic policies and a campaign rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton.
How Texas' lethal injection protocol compares after failed Tennessee execution
Texas and Tennessee both use pentobarbital for lethal injection. After Christa Pike survived a failed Tennessee execution, experts explain how the states' protocols compare ahead of Texas' next scheduled execution.
Texas and Tennessee both use pentobarbital for lethal injection. After Christa Pike survived a failed Tennessee execution, experts explain how the states' protocols compare ahead of Texas' next scheduled execution.
Harris County crime: 3 suspects wanted in connection to ATM burglary
Jerome Thomas, Warrick Mason, and Nolan Furr are currently wanted for engaging in organized criminal activity.
Jerome Thomas, Warrick Mason, and Nolan Furr are currently wanted for engaging in organized criminal activity.
Second arrest made following July raid at southeast Houston home
A search warrant at the home led to a bomb squad being called to retrieve a "suspicious device."
A search warrant at the home led to a bomb squad being called to retrieve a "suspicious device."
Richland, WA man charged with giving material support to Houthis
A Richland, Washington man was arrested and charged Thursday morning with attempting to provide material support for the Houthis, a terrorist organization based in Yemen.
A Richland, Washington man was arrested and charged Thursday morning with attempting to provide material support for the Houthis, a terrorist organization based in Yemen.
Texas Comptroller forecasts steady rise in property values
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday.
'His loss is deeply personal': Colorado police corporal dies after wakeboarding accident
A Colorado police corporal died after a wakeboarding accident at Lake Pueblo State Park.
A Colorado police corporal died after a wakeboarding accident at Lake Pueblo State Park.
Houston crime: 2 roommates charged after woman was killed in May 2025
According to Houston police, 51-year-old Louis Sosa Vargas and 38-year-old Danielle Henderson Cano were both charged with murder.
According to Houston police, 51-year-old Louis Sosa Vargas and 38-year-old Danielle Henderson Cano were both charged with murder.
Lindsay Clancy murder case: Judge denies motion to find Massachusetts mother not guilty
The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case on Thursday denied the defense’s motion to declare her not guilty.
The judge in Lindsay Clancy’s murder case on Thursday denied the defense’s motion to declare her not guilty.
Texans can now apply for a handgun license through new state website
The Texas Department of Public Safety launched RSD Connect Thursday. The system replaces the state's previous handgun licensing platform and allows users to apply for a license to carry and check the status of the application.
The Texas Department of Public Safety launched RSD Connect Thursday. The system replaces the state's previous handgun licensing platform and allows users to apply for a license to carry and check the status of the application.
Ex-Dallas officer Amber Guyger granted parole 7 years after murder of Botham Jean
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for the 2018 murder of her neighbor, Botham Jean, after mistakenly entering his apartment.
Former Dallas police officer Amber Guyger was granted parole after serving seven years of a 10-year sentence for the 2018 murder of her neighbor, Botham Jean, after mistakenly entering his apartment.
Mother dies after allegedly killing 4-year-old hours before rejoining her father
Four-year-old Vivian Savella was killed in a west Houston shooting after a custody hearing, police say. Her family is speaking out as an expert explains custody disputes, child transfers and resources for families in crisis.
Four-year-old Vivian Savella was killed in a west Houston shooting after a custody hearing, police say. Her family is speaking out as an expert explains custody disputes, child transfers and resources for families in crisis.