FDA authorizes fruit-flavored e-cigarettes for adults in major shift under Trump
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
U.S. health regulators have announced their first authorization of fruit-flavored electronic cigarettes intended for adult smokers.
Harris County shooting: Shootout between 2 suspects occurs on Tidwell, suspect flee scene
Harris County authorities are on the scene after a shootout between two suspects on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Harris County authorities are on the scene after a shootout between two suspects on Tuesday evening, officials said.
Houston weather: Scattered storms possible on Wednesday
Rain chances look to return to the Houston area late Wednesday. Some of those storms could produce brief heavy rain, hail and gusty winds.
Rain chances look to return to the Houston area late Wednesday. Some of those storms could produce brief heavy rain, hail and gusty winds.
Governor Abbott opens 460 MW Pin Oak power plant, first under Texas Energy Fund
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant in Fairfield, marking the first completed project funded by the Texas Energy Fund to strengthen the state's power grid.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott inaugurated the new Constellation Pin Oak peaking power plant in Fairfield, marking the first completed project funded by the Texas Energy Fund to strengthen the state's power grid.
Trump pauses plan to guide ships through Strait of Hormuz, says 'great progress' made toward deal
The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.
The U.S. announced Monday that American forces have cleared a route that will allow ships to pass through the Strait of Hormuz and get around Iran’s effective closure of the vital shipping lane.
3 'Sloth World' sloths rescued from Florida warehouse have died: What we know
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
The Central Florida Zoo announced Tuesday the death of Dumpling, one of 13 Sloth World sloths brought under its care in critical condition after being kept in a warehouse on International Drive.
Texas DPS proposes citizenship checks for handgun licenses, security guards and more
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Texas DPS is proposing new rules that would require handgun license applicants to verify their citizenship or immigration status through a federal database before being approved.
Eiffel Tower-sized asteroid Apophis to pass closer to Earth than many satellites in 2029, NASA says
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
A large asteroid about the size of the Eiffel Tower is expected to come unusually close to Earth in 2029.
Texas Senate GOP runoff: Paxton narrowly leads Cornyn in latest poll
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton holds a slight lead over incumbent Sen. John Cornyn in the upcoming May 26 runoff elections, according to the latest polling from the University of Houston.
Best cities for new college grads in 2026, based on payroll data
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
As the class of 2026 prepares to enter the workforce, these are the best cities for new college grads, according to recent payroll data.
Grand jury indicts WHCD shooting suspect on 4 counts
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
A federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment against the man accused in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting, adding a new charge.
Arrest made in Montgomery County cold case death of 16-year-old Deanna Ogg
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced a major breakthrough in a cold case from 1986.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced a major breakthrough in a cold case from 1986.
Houston mayor unveils FY2027 budget proposal with new municipal fees
Facing a "broken financial system" and years of structural instability, Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday unveiled a FY2027 budget proposal that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure to avoid what he called an "unaffordable" property tax hike.
Facing a "broken financial system" and years of structural instability, Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Tuesday unveiled a FY2027 budget proposal that introduces new municipal fees for garbage and infrastructure to avoid what he called an "unaffordable" property tax hike.
DOJ sues Denver over ban on certain firearms
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
The Justice Department filed a lawsuit against the city of Denver, Colorado alleging that the city unconstitutionally bans certain semi-automatic rifles.
Father dead after fight at Katy-area home: HCSO
A man is dead after a fight at a Katy-area home ended with him in a chokehold in the front yard, authorities say.
A man is dead after a fight at a Katy-area home ended with him in a chokehold in the front yard, authorities say.
'Ringleader' of child fight club sentenced to 30 days in jail
An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.
An Arkansas school director has been sentenced to jail and probation for orchestrating a child fight club. The sentencing follows allegations that the director acted as the "ringleader" of organized brawls between minors on school grounds.
'Storage Wars' Darrell Sheets manner of death revealed: Reports
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
Darrell Sheets’ manner of death has been released. He appeared in the long-running reality show "Storage Wars" and also made appearances on "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno."
Civil rights groups file lawsuit to stop Texas immigration law
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
A group of civil rights organizations have filed a lawsuit to stop parts of a Texas law that would make it a state crime to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally.
Bear attack at Yellowstone injures 2 hikers
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Two hikers were injured in a bear attack at Yellowstone National Park this week, and the park is investigating if more than one bear was involved.
Military-trained fugitive accused of shooting wife eludes manhunt in rural woodlands
Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.
Federal and state agencies have converged on rural Tennessee to hunt for a military-trained fugitive accused of shooting his wife and vanishing into dense woodland.