Federal judge blocks Postal Service from carrying out Trump mail-in ballot order
A federal judge has blocked the U.S. Postal Service from carrying out an executive order on mail-in ballots.
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Stewart Cink, Charlie Wi share US Senior Open lead after opening 67s
Stewart Cink got off to a great start in a bid to win his third straight senior major.Cink was the only player to make five birdies on the back nine at Scioto Country Club on Thursday, shooting a 3-under 67 for a share of the first-round lead in the U.S. Senior Open with Charlie ...
FIFA World Cup 2026 brings heightened human trafficking enforcement to Houston
Houston is hosting some of the FIFA World Cup 2026 matches, and with that comes a heightened focus on human trafficking. A “No Trafficking Zone” has been established at the Houston stadium, where local law enforcement and nonprofits are working together to identify and stop human...
FDA authorizes 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to be marketed with modified risk claim
The FDA authorized 20 ZYN nicotine pouches to carry a modified risk claim. Here's what to know.
Every Kid Sports opens the door for three Pearland brothers to play soccer
Soccer has made a big difference in the lives of three brothers in Pearland, but between registration fees and equipment, the cost of the sport can be overwhelming. Their mom shares how one program helped keep them in the game....
These women athletes from Afghanistan escaped Taliban rule. Now the players of Houston Shine FC find joy in soccer again
Imagine living in a country where you can play a sport freely—feeling the joy of kicking the ball or the wind as you pass it to your teammate—only to be taken away.That was the reality for many women playing sports in Afghanistan when the U.S. troops withdrew from Afghanistan in ...
LBJ, Beyonce, Willie Nelson top this list of most influential Texans
It's no secret that Texans have had tremendous influence over all aspects of America and American culture, from politics, to food, to entertainment, to sports there's likely been a Texan involved....
Video in case against Pooh Shiesty shows him pressing for record label release, prosecutors say
Prosecutors say a video shows rapper Pooh Shiesty pressing for his release from fellow rapper Gucci Mane's record label while an armed man blocks a door during an alleged robbery at a Texas music studio in January. A court record shows the video was submitted as evidence in feder...
How 'Country Roads' became the soundtrack of the US team's World Cup run
It's become one of the enduring scenes of the U.S. team during this World Cup: jubilant U.S. players joining tens of thousands of fans in singing John Denver's “Take Me Home, Country Roads” at the end of their matches.Even coach Mauricio Pochettino, who was born in Argentina and ...
Texas Republicans want the state to deny birth certificates for children of non-citizens
Some Texas Republicans are calling on the state to deny birth certificates to babies when their parents are not citizens of the United States following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling that affirmed automatic citizenship for most people born in the United States....
How Texans left tackle Aireontae Ersery has improved significantly: ‘Confidence, right steps, right direction’
Aireontae Ersery built scar tissue during his rookie year, learning valuable lessons with every block while lined up at arguably one of the most difficult positions in the NFL.As a rookie left tackle and immediate starter for the Texans, the way that Ersery rebounded from an extr...
A grand jury indicts Louisiana's attorney general in a fight over changes to the local courts
Louisiana’s Republican attorney general was indicted Thursday on criminal charges by a grand jury in New Orleans, accused of trying to intimidate local officials who fought a law enacted by GOP legislators to overhaul the local courts.Attorney General Liz Murrill told eight New O...
VIDEO: 2026 Performing Arts Season at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2026 Performing Arts Season brings a vibrant mix of live music, film, dance and family-friendly programming. In alignment with The Pavilion’s mission to inspire new audiences and deepen the appreciation for the arts, all events in the series ...
Mikel Oyarzabal's 2 goals send dominant Spain past Austria 3-0 and into round of 16 at the World Cup
Mikel Oyarzabal scored two goals and Spain beat Austria 3-0 on Thursday for its first World Cup victory in a knockout match since winning the title in 2010.Pedro Porro added a goal in the second half for Spain, which put on its most impressive performance of the tournament while ...
22-year-old charged with murder after high-speed chase leaves passenger dead on Highway 6: Records
According to court records, the passenger was trying to flee the scene before being struck by a responding HPD officer.
Madison Square Garden is abuzz with eager Swifties ahead of Swift-Kelce wedding
Amanda Powell flew a thousand miles from Little Rock, Arkansas, to the heart of New York City for just one reason: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding. She and two friends came “just to celebrate Taylor's wedding and congratulate her on her big day,” she said.Powell was one o...
"We, The Kids" inspires patriotism through art
America 250 is a big birthday and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston wanted to celebrate just as big.
Novak Djokovic says 'people need to cool off a little bit with judgment' on Serena Williams
Novak Djokovic knows just what it means to have to live up to lofty expectations after years of titles and trophies.He’s 39 and is a 24-time Grand Slam champion who now plays only sparingly.So he’s better positioned than almost anyone else to analyze what Serena Williams — a seve...
Nancy Guthrie: California man pleads guilty to sending 'imposter ransom demand'
A California man who authorities say sent an "imposter ransom demand" to Nancy Guthrie's family members pleaded guilty to charges on Thursday.
Supreme Court declines to halt $800-a-day fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene after a judge ordered an $800-a-day fine for a former Fox News reporter if she refuses to reveal her confidential source for stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged.The high c...
Disneyland Resort's 'Soarin' Across America' debuts with new scenes for America's 250th anniversary
Featuring scenes from sea to shining sea, take a peek at the new "Soarin' Across America" in Disneyland Resort.
Ground stops issued at Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), Hobby Airport (HOU) due to thunderstorms in Houston
Ground stops have been issued at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and William P. Hobby Airport due to thunderstorms moving across Houston Thursday.According to the FAA website, the stop at Hobby is slated to last until 2:30 p.m. The stop at Bush is set to be l...
Maria Rodriguez disappearance: Erik Fardell Arceneaux found guilty of Houston woman's 2018 murder
Eight years after the disappearance of 29-year-old Maria Rodriguez in Houston, a man has been found guilty of her murder.
Members of Congress meet at Independence Hall in Philadelphia to celebrate America's 250th birthday
Members of Congress will gather at Independence Hall in Philadelphia on Thursday as part of America's 250th birthday celebration.
America 250 art series reimagines Founding Fathers as cowboys
The founding fathers are heading West. The America 250 art series that's putting a cowboy spin on some of the most recognizable faces in American history....
Record decline in home asking prices offers buyers an affordability boost
Home listing prices are declining at the fastest pace in at least nine years. Here's what to know.
'First Tee-Greater Philadelphia' instills life lessons through golf for Philly youth
'First Tee-Greater Philadelphia' instills life lessons through golf for Philly youth
StubHub sued by fans who say ticket cancellations crushed dreams of going to World Cup
After weeks of complaints from frustrated fans, StubHub is being sued by customers who say the ticket reseller's inability to fulfill orders crushed their dreams of going to World Cup.Julia Reeker Moghal and Reuben Renteria, both of California, sued the ticketing giant this week ...
$1 million Powerball ticket in Texas still unclaimed with time running out
A $1 million Powerball winner in Texas is running out of time to claim their prize.
Tennessee university to pay professor $1.9M after calling Charlie Kirk a 'disgusting psychopath'
A University of Tennessee professor will receive $1.9 million to settle a lawsuit after being disciplined over social media posts criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk....
Teen sentenced to 5 years in juvenile detention for murder of USPS letter carrier in Chicago
A teen who pleaded guilty to killing a U.S. Postal Service worker in Chicago has been sentenced five years in juvenile detention.
Houston SPCA opens walk-in foster program to help 100+ nursery kittens
The Houston SPCA is making it easier for people to step in and help during peak kitten season, opening its doors to walk-in fosters after an urgent call for assistance drew a strong community response.With more than 100 vulnerable kittens ready to leave the nursery, the organizat...
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce donate $26M to charities ahead of wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce have donated $26 million to charities this week ahead of their Friday wedding at Madison Square Garden.The donations were spread out across 20 local and national charities, according to Swift's publicist, with many located in areas where the couple h...
Alex Ovechkin returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is returning for a 22nd NHL season after re-signing with the Washington Capitals on Thursday."I’m back!” Ovechkin said.The league’s career goal-scoring record holder inked a deal with a $1 million salary and bonuses worth an additional $8 million. He receives a $3.2...
Man sentenced for giving THC-laced candy to migrant children, smuggling them
A member of an organization that smuggled unaccompanied children into the United States from Mexico, sometimes using THC-laced candy, has been sentenced to federal prison....
Permit obtained by AP shows schedule for Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's wedding is slated to begin at 5 p.m. Friday at New York's Madison Square Garden and could last until 4 a.m. the next morning, according to a copy of a city permit obtained by The Associated PressThe application — for a “Special Event at MSG" — was ...
New map solves urban mysteries of NYC's co-named streets
A team of interns is sorting through the city's vast archives to create a digital interactive map of all the honorary streets co-named after someone.
Cyclospora is showing up in Texas again — and your salad could be part of the story
Cyclospora — a parasite that can cause a miserable stomach illness — tends to make headlines in the warmer months, and this summer is no exception.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is tracking cyclosporiasis nationwide, and its season-to-date map ties Texas wit...
This air conditioning strategy is the sweet spot for saving energy and money, experts say
Having air conditioning at home is a luxury that keeps people comfortable during the hottest months of the year, and it’s debated whether the AC should stay blasting or be turned off when people head to work during the day.Some swear that turning off the AC when they’re gone for ...
Average 30-year US mortgage rate falls to 6.43%, its lowest level in seven weeks
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate fell this week to its lowest level since mid-May, easing borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate fell to 6.43% from 6.49% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago,...
Soccer fans are into this year's World Cup, but the US still isn't a soccer nation, new poll finds
This World Cup has given U.S. soccer fans plenty to cheer about - even if a new survey shows most Americans are still on the sidelines.
Congressman Menefee presses EPA for answers on Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens contamination investigation
Congressman Christian Menefee is demanding answers from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its handling of the long-running investigation in Houston’s Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens, saying residents deserve transparency, accountability, and timely information about p...
Texas Rangers, Budweiser aim to shatter Guinness World Record for largest glass of beer
The Texas Rangers and Budweiser are building a 12-foot tall, 600-gallon stein at Globe Life Field to break the Guinness World Record for the largest glass of beer this Saturday....
Fort Bend County confirms first human case of West Nile Virus in 2026
The Fort Bend County Health & Human Services (FBCHHS) Epidemiology Division announced Wednesday the county’s first human case of Neuroinvasive West Nile virus (WNV) for 2026. The infected patient resides in ZIP code 77478. No other additional information will be released to prote...
Former tax-assessor for Tomball ISD accused of stealing $1M from families and district, FBI says
Kristi Williams is set to make her first court appearance this month on charges of allegedly stealing $1 million from Tomball ISD families and the district itself....
Finding freedom from the heat on July 4th will be a challenge in eastern US
Heat as oppressive as British colonial rule is bearing down on the eastern U.S. heading into the long Fourth of July weekend, prompting some communities to cancel, postpone or otherwise alter their Independence Day plans.Dangerous, record-breaking heat will continue across much o...
Once a source of national pride, Cuba's healthcare system declines as energy shortages deepen crisis
After two surgeries and several rounds of radiation therapy over the past four years to treat a tumor, Irisleydis Tristá has spent the past seven months unable to get a CT scan to determine whether the cancer has grown or spread.The CT scanner at Havana’s Hermanos Ameijeiras Hosp...
'Almost like quicksand': Porretto Beach closes for first time in 70-year history amid city drainage dispute
A beloved Galveston beach that has welcomed families for generations will sit empty this Fourth of July, and likely through the rest of the summer, marking the first closure in its 70-year history.The owners of Porretto Beach say a city drainage project at Stewart Beach has made ...
Why California's 'sell by' label ban could spread nationwide
California has become the first state to standardize food date labels, banning terms like "sell by" on most consumer-facing food packaging in an effort to reduce food waste....
Venezuelan security guard pulled alive from building basement 8 days after twin quakes
Rescuers pulled a 43-year-old security guard alive from a collapsed basement early Thursday, ending a grueling days-long operation that became a symbol of hope after the devastation of twin earthquakes that struck Venezuela eight days earlier....
Potato chip recall upgraded to FDA's highest risk level
The Food and Drug Administration has upgraded a popular potato chip recall to their highest risk level over salmonella concerns.
Mother Pleads for Help Finding Missing Montgomery County Woman After Car Found Abandoned Off FM 1485
Adrienne Foster, also known as Adrienne Leniger, was last known to be near Bill Hales Road around 10 a.m. Tuesday, according to her mother. Her running vehicle was later discovered behind Vulcan Materials with all of her belongings inside — but no sign of her. A man was seen flee...
Harris Co. judge wins lawsuit accusing estranged husband's girlfriend of accessing personal info
Judge Tamika Craft said her personal information was accessed by a Guardant employee, who she says was her estranged husband's new girlfriend, over the course of six months in 2023 without her consent....
Houston boy born with disfigured eye moves family to tears after eye transformation
An 11-year-old boy from Houston was born with a disfigured eye and, with the help of a local optometrist, he's found a way for both eyes to look the same....
Texas Among 17 States Reporting Cases in Nationwide Cyclospora Parasite Outbreak, CDC Says
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is investigating 145 illnesses tied to a parasite most often linked to contaminated fresh produce. Texas has reported between 11 and 30 cases, and 20 people nationwide have been hospitalized. Texas is among at least 17 states reporti...
16 children rescued from Ohio home: 'Livestock kept in better conditions'
Authorities serving a search warrant at a dilapidated Ohio home found 16 children living in deplorable conditions, surrounded by human waste and confined to one room for the past several years....
Sony to end physical PlayStation game discs for new releases starting in 2028
Sony is ending production of physical discs for all new PlayStation game releases beginning in January 2028, marking a significant step in the gaming industry's ongoing transition to digital distribution....
Tesla sales rose last quarter in a possible sign the worst of the Musk backlash is behind it
Tesla car sales rose over the past three months for the second straight quarter in a sign the worst of the damage from boycotts and rivals stealing market share could be behind it.The electric vehicle maker run by Elon Musk reported Thursday that it delivered 480,126 cars, much h...
Anisimova avoids Wimbledon upset with 20 aces in win over Kenin. Swiatek and Zverev also advance
Amanda Anisimova served three of her 20 aces in the deciding tiebreaker to hold off Sofia Kenin 6-2, 4-6, 7-6 (3) and reach the third round at Wimbledon on Thursday as Kate, the Princess of Wales, visited the All England Club.Anisimova, who was consoled by Kate a year ago after b...
Explosive device goes off in cafe in Syria's capital, killing at least 9 people
An explosive device was detonated Thursday in a cafe in the Syrian capital of Damascus, killing at least nine people, Syria's Health Ministry said. The explosion near the main courthouse complex left 20 others wounded, the ministry said as reported by Syria's state-run Al-Ikhbari...
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