Gas prices skyrocket in US, up nearly $1 a gallon in past month

Drivers across the United States find themselves digging deeper in their pockets as they fill their tanks. Gas prices continue their upward march and are nearing the $4 mark, according to new numbers from AAA.

GOP revives battle over whether undocumented children can attend public schools

U.S. House Republicans are taking aim at a 40-year-old Supreme Court ruling that guarantees children have a right to a public education regardless of their immigration status.

Father drowns trying to save 4-year-old son at Texas boat ramp

Authorities recovered the bodies of a 28-year-old father and his 4-year-old son at Hog Bayou on Wednesday following a tragic drowning during a family fishing trip.

Global fuel prices spike as Iran targets Gulf refineries

The U.S.-Israeli war with Iran has impacted energy markets as the conflict expands pressure on the region’s energy sector.

Texas launches $13 million low-cost spay and neuter program

Texas launches a $13 million spay and neuter program for dogs and cats. See the full list of 38 contractors and low-cost services available to residents and rescues across the state.

6th suspect charged in 2022 deadly double shooting in Houston's East End

Houston police identified a sixth suspect who is wanted in connection to the deadly shooting of two men in Houston's East End back in 2022.

Man found dead in Spring hotel

Officials say a welfare check led to a man being found dead in a hotel room.

California to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day following sex allegations

California legislators announced Thursday they intend to rename César Chávez Day as Farmworkers Day in light of sexual abuse allegations against the Latino civil rights leader.

Chuck Norris hospitalized in Hawaii after medical emergency: Report

Actor Chuck Norris has been hospitalized following a medical emergency in Hawaii, according to reports. Here's what to know.

ICE surge: People of Twin Cities honored with JFK Profile in Courage Award

The people of the Twin Cities will be honored with the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage Award for their stand against federal immigration enforcement.

‘I have chills’: Archaeologists find intact Battle of the Alamo cannonball

Archaeologists unearthed a rare, intact bronze cannonball at the Alamo, dated to the 1836 siege and discovered just before the battle's 190th anniversary.

Florida hospital sues to evict patient who refuses to leave for months

A Florida hospital is suing a former patient who it says has refused to leave for five months after being medically cleared and formally discharged.

Harris County judge grants bond to 31-year-old convicted thief with 37 felony charges

You would think being on the run and racking up more criminal charges at the same time would mean no bond set or a high bond after getting arrested. That's not what happened to Dequavia Denise Rogers.

Texas won't observe Cesar Chavez Day after sexual assault allegations, Abbott says

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Wednesday the state will not observe Cesar Chavez Day after new allegations of sexual abuse were leveled against the celebrated workers' rights advocate.