DOJ: Former NFL player sentenced to 16 years for defrauding $200 million from Medicare and VA
A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million.
A former NFL player who was a member of the Seattle Seahawks and Green Bay Packers has been sentenced to 16 years in prison for a years long scheme that bilked Medicare and the Department of Veterans Affairs out of $200 million.
New poll shows broad support for age caps, term limits in Congress
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
A new poll shows overwhelming bipartisan support for age caps and term limits in Congress as debate grows over aging political leaders.
Grand Parkway reopens in Sugar Land after 18-wheeler accident
An 18-wheeler was blocking off northbound Highway 99 near Highway 90.
An 18-wheeler was blocking off northbound Highway 99 near Highway 90.
Houston traffic: US-59, SH-288 closures due to Alabama Street bridge demolition
Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.
Major traffic shifts are coming to the Midtown area this weekend as crews plan to demolish the second portion of the Alabama Street bridge.
Texas drought numbers improve with even more rain on the way
Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the state’s dryness.
Texas has been experiencing a major drought for the past couple of years, but an active weather pattern has resulted in marked improvement in the state’s dryness.
Massive Canvas data breach disrupts finals season for Houston-area students
Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. The cyberattack. Sent shockwaves through the education system during one of the most stressful times of the academic year: Finals Week.
Students across the country are breathing a sigh of relief today as the Canvas learning program returns to service following a major security breach. The cyberattack. Sent shockwaves through the education system during one of the most stressful times of the academic year: Finals Week.
Harris County prosecutors seek gag order in Lee Gilley capital murder case
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is requesting a gag order in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of strangling his pregnant wife.
The Harris County District Attorney’s Office is requesting a gag order in the capital murder case against Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of strangling his pregnant wife.
Disney cruise workers busted in child porn sting, hauled off ships for deportation
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
Disney Cruise Line workers were among 28 arrested on ships in San Diego.
Chicago suburb expands cash handouts as race-based reparations program faces major legal battle
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
As cities across the U.S. continue to experiment with direct cash transfers, a prominent Chicago suburb is extending its guaranteed income program while simultaneously defending a first-of-its-kind reparations initiative that pays Black residents $25,000.
Most popular baby names in US revealed: See the list
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
America’s top baby names for 2025 are out — with familiar favorites holding strong and a surprising newcomer breaking into the top 10.
Body found in ditch in northwest Harris County neighborhood
An investigation is underway after constable deputies found a body in the northwest Harris County area.
An investigation is underway after constable deputies found a body in the northwest Harris County area.
Virginia Supreme Court strikes down Democrats' redistricting plan
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday struck down a voter‑approved Democratic congressional redistricting plan, delivering a major setback to the party in a nationwide fight with Republicans for an edge in this year’s midterm elections.
Teen charged with manslaughter after Harris County woman, 84, was shot in her kitchen
A teen is accused of recklessly firing a gun near a bayou in a west Harris County neighborhood, fatally shooting an 84-year-old woman in her own kitchen.
A teen is accused of recklessly firing a gun near a bayou in a west Harris County neighborhood, fatally shooting an 84-year-old woman in her own kitchen.
Canvas hack: Houston-area schools, universities release statements regarding outage
Canvas, a widely used school learning platform, has reportedly been hacked and is experiencing outages, which are causing problems for thousands of universities, schools and students nationwide.
Canvas, a widely used school learning platform, has reportedly been hacked and is experiencing outages, which are causing problems for thousands of universities, schools and students nationwide.
Iran latest: US forces disable two Iranian vessels violating blockade
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.
U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) released video Friday of U.S. forces disabling two Iranian-flagged unladen oil tankers attempting to pull into an Iranian port in the Gulf of Oman in violation of the ongoing U.S. blockade.
US passports will be revoked for parents who owe child support, State Dept. says
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Parents who owe more than $2,500 in back child support will soon have their U.S. passports revoked, the State Department announced.
Houston weather: Spotty, strong storms today, Saturday
Houston remains in an active pattern with scattered thunderstorms developing at times today and again tomorrow.
Houston remains in an active pattern with scattered thunderstorms developing at times today and again tomorrow.
Galena Park shooting: 2 suspects charged in deadly basketball court shooting
Two 18-year-olds have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in the deadly shooting at Galena Park basketball court.
Two 18-year-olds have been arrested and charged for their alleged roles in the deadly shooting at Galena Park basketball court.
Trump administration begins to release new UFO files to the public
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.
The Pentagon on Friday released some never-before-seen images and video of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP) as part of a historical effort the Trump administration has vowed to declassify.