Texas flooding: Lt. Governor urges DSHS not to grant license to Camp Mystic

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is urging Texas DSHS not to grant an operating license to Camp Mystic for 2026, pending an investigation by a joint Texas House and Senate committee.

Harris County ADA facing strangulation charges out of Montgomery County

A now-former Harris County assistant district attorney was arrested in Montgomery County on a family violence charge on Sunday, according to the Panorama Village Police Department.

TxDOT, UIL announce ‘Saved by the Belt’ seat belt challenge for Texas high schools

TxDOT and the UIL have launched the "Saved by the Belt" challenge, offering a $5,000 prize to the Texas high school that gathers the most student pledges to wear a seat belt by Friday, February 27.

Mexican cartel leader killed: Global intelligence expert provides analysis on violence

The death of the notorious Mexican cartel leader known as "El Mencho" has thrown parts of Mexico into chaos. A global intelligence expert is providing analysis on the violence in Mexico.

Man accidentally killed in shooting during burglary at his Houston home, police say

A man accidentally shot and killed another man he lived with while defending their Houston home from a burglary suspect early Saturday morning, police say.

Rafter vanishes in Oregon wilderness, survives five-day ordeal before helicopter rescue

A 26-year-old rafter who vanished during a trip on Oregon’s Illinois River was rescued by a Coast Guard helicopter after surviving alone in rugged wilderness for five days.

FedEx driver arrested after $62K in stolen packages found in storage unit

A FedEx delivery driver has been arrested after authorities say they discovered approximately $62,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside a storage unit.

When is daylight saving time in 2026?

Clocks will spring forward soon. Here’s when DST starts, who skips it, and Americans’ opinions about time changes.

Women’s US Olympic hockey team declines State of the Union invite

President Donald Trump invited both the U.S. men’s Olympic hockey team and the U.S. women's Olympic hockey team – who both won gold medals at the Milan Cortina Olympics – to the State of the Union on Tuesday. But it seems only one team will be able to make it. 

Attack on Iran would have low support in US, poll finds

Most Americans would oppose the U.S. initiating an attack on Iran, a new poll found, as tensions with the country continue to rise and bring the threat of a war in the Middle East once again.

America 250: Greyhound launches travel hub with themed itineraries for travel to celebrations across US

As we get closer to celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, Greyhound is making it easier to help those living in rural areas or without a vehicle to take part in celebrations across the country.

Texas trooper wounded in shooting that left fleeing person dead, officials say

A Texas Department of Public Safety trooper was wounded in a shooting and another person was killed during a traffic stop-turned-foot chase Monday morning.