Ohio woman convicted in shooting of bystander during New Year’s love triangle dispute

An Ohio woman was convicted of attempted murder after opening fire at a New Year’s party, injuring an uninvolved guest amid a confrontation involving her estranged husband and boyfriend.

TikToker eats iguana tacos during South Florida cold snap: 'That right there is a Florida man taco'

Recent freezing temperatures in South Florida led to classic sunshine state chaos as cold-stunned iguanas fell from trees. While some residents were cautious, one TikTok creator went viral for turning the invasive lizard into iguana tacos.

Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds

Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.

Galveston road closures this weekend for Mardi Gras

Galveston's Mardi Gras celebrations run from Friday, Feb. 6, through Fat Tuesday, Feb. 17.

President Trump honors Camp Mystic 'patriots' at National Prayer Breakfast

President Donald Trump used the 74th annual National Prayer Breakfast on Thursday to highlight the survival of two Texas camp counselors, calling their escape from a July flash flood at Camp Mystic a "testament to the power of faith."

Lowe's expands its free kid's workshops with launch of MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club

For more than two decades, Lowe’s Kids Workshops have engaged families with free kid-friendly projects that families can do together. Now, the company is expanding its family offerings with the launch of MyLowe's Rewards Kids Club.

Forget flowers: Houston-area animal shelter offering free Valentine’s Day pet foster program

Ready to find unconditional love this Valentine's Day with no strings attached? There's a way you can find someone who will always love you more than themselves. Yes, we are talking about dogs.

TEA appoints new enforcer to lead investigations into 'flawed' teachers

The purpose of the new role is to act as an enforcer of policies to foster safe learning environments, following widespread investigations into Texas educators the agency calls “flawed.”

Houston overtime spending blows past budget, City Controller says

Houston is facing a growing budget strain as overtime spending across key departments continues to exceed expectations, according to a new analysis from City Controller Chris Hollins.

‘Priced Out’: Legacy tenants leaving Woodlands' Market Street as luxury ‘evolution’ moves in

Market Street in The Woodlands is undergoing a major identity shift as it celebrates a "luxury evolution" in 2026. While property management is touting the arrival of world-class brands like Gucci and David Yurman, the shift is displacing the "mom-and-pop" businesses that defined the area for decades.

Texas man pleads guilty in $2.1 million ‘meme stock’ Ponzi scheme

A Mont Belvieu man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to running a $2.1 million "meme stock" Ponzi scheme that defrauded his friends and colleagues.