SNAP junk food purchase ban: Four more states to implement restrictions — See other states with bans
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Kansas, Ohio, Nevada, and Wyoming are the latest states that will implement restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food.
Mother dies shielding her child from three dogs
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Emily Panuco and her 5-year-old son were visiting her mother's house to see several week-old puppies when three adult dogs attacked them.
Houston weather forecast: Weekend storm risk and mid-week cold front timing
The Houston area will remain unseasonably warm and sticky through the end of the work week. Rain and storm chances ramp up late Saturday into Sunday.
The Houston area will remain unseasonably warm and sticky through the end of the work week. Rain and storm chances ramp up late Saturday into Sunday.
Measles outbreak forces lockdown of Texas ICE detention facility
A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.
A measles outbreak at the Fort Bliss immigration camp has infected 14 detainees and forced a total lockdown of the facility.
Stimulus payment March 2026, IRS direct deposit relief, tariff dividend & tax refund fact check
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Claims about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends circulated widely throughout 2025, and they’re still making the rounds in 2026. The question is whether any of it actually checks out.
Police arrest man linked to multiple break-ins at Bellaire children’s gym
Bellaire police arrested a suspect accused of trying to break into a local gym Tuesday night that serves children on the spectrum. Police say they believe Erick Garcia-Pena is connected to several other burglaries at We Rock the Spectrum Gym on Ferris Street.
Bellaire police arrested a suspect accused of trying to break into a local gym Tuesday night that serves children on the spectrum. Police say they believe Erick Garcia-Pena is connected to several other burglaries at We Rock the Spectrum Gym on Ferris Street.
Community holds vigil for victims of 6th Street mass shooting in Austin
The Austin community came together Wednesday evening to hold a vigil for those lost in the mass shooting on 6th Street Sunday night.
The Austin community came together Wednesday evening to hold a vigil for those lost in the mass shooting on 6th Street Sunday night.
Animal shelter volunteer with Spinal Stenosis helps anxious dogs find homes
Bill Cooper has spinal stenosis, which affects his balance. It might take him a little while to get inside Special Pals from the parking lot, but what he's accomplished makes it all worth it.
Bill Cooper has spinal stenosis, which affects his balance. It might take him a little while to get inside Special Pals from the parking lot, but what he's accomplished makes it all worth it.
Six arrested in $2.8M Texas 'gold bar' scam targeting elderly victims
Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.
Six individuals were arrested in connection with an organized "gold bar" scam that defrauded elderly Texans of approximately $2.8 million by posing as federal agents.
James Talarico thanks supporters, warns billionaires in Senate primary victory speech
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Texas Rep. James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, thanked his grassroots supporters and gave a warning to the "billionaire class" in his victory speech Wednesday night.
Fire at East Houston Plant extinguished, no injuries reported
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is en route to a plant fire, where there are multiple reports of burning tanks
The Harris County Fire Marshal's Office is en route to a plant fire, where there are multiple reports of burning tanks
Texas 'Ghost Car' crackdown: 8 months after HB 718, is the paper tag ban working?
Eight months after Texas officially replaced temporary paper tags with metal plates, law enforcement officials say the move has successfully dismantled the "ghost car" industry that once plagued Houston.
Eight months after Texas officially replaced temporary paper tags with metal plates, law enforcement officials say the move has successfully dismantled the "ghost car" industry that once plagued Houston.
Bandidos Motorcycle Club President 'Hot Tub' charged after 3 pounds of meth found in Lubbock raid
Steven "Hot Tub" Ryals, the 74-year-old president of the Lubbock Bandidos chapter, faces up to 20 years in federal prison following a raid that uncovered over three pounds of meth at the club's headquarters.
Steven "Hot Tub" Ryals, the 74-year-old president of the Lubbock Bandidos chapter, faces up to 20 years in federal prison following a raid that uncovered over three pounds of meth at the club's headquarters.
Two young unidentified Black girls found dead inside buried suitcases in Ohio
Police in Cleveland, Ohio, are asking the public for tips after two young Black girls were found dead inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves on Monday.
Police in Cleveland, Ohio, are asking the public for tips after two young Black girls were found dead inside separate suitcases buried in shallow graves on Monday.
How did Trump-endorsed candidates fare in the Texas primaries?
Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.
Trump's candidates won the Republican nomination in 24 of 28 U.S. House of Representatives primary elections. The other four are going to a runoff election in May.
Emergency resources in place for Texas severe weather
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat at the direction of the governor.
The Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) has activated state emergency response resources ahead of a severe weather threat at the direction of the governor.
2 men, woman injured in north Harris County shooting
Three people were shot during an argument in north Harris County on Wednesday morning, authorities say.
Three people were shot during an argument in north Harris County on Wednesday morning, authorities say.
Terran Green sentenced to life for 2023 Harris County deputy shooting
A Houston man charged in the 2023 shooting of multiple law enforcement officers has been sentenced to life in prison.
A Houston man charged in the 2023 shooting of multiple law enforcement officers has been sentenced to life in prison.
These Texas primary races are heading to a runoff
In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.
In Texas, a candidate must receive more than 50% of the vote total before they can be declared the winner. If no candidate reaches that threshold, a runoff election is held between the two top vote-getters.