Thousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed
Wind gusts of up to 70 mph have purred the fire's rapid growth, and winds could reach 100 mph or more Wednesday as ...
US Justice Department accuses six major landlords of scheming to keep rents high
Six landlords that collectively operate more than 1.3 million units in 43 states and the District of Columbia are accused of ...
President-elect Trump said he plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Can he do that?
It can be easier to change the name of a landmark or body of water is within a country's boundaries. In 2015, then-President Barack Obama approved an order from the Department of Interior to rename ...
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to discuss state response to anticipated severe winter weather
Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday directed the Texas Division of Emergency Management to increase its readiness level ahead of winter weather.
FBI, HCSO search Harris County storage unit in connection with Bourbon Street terror attack
FBI Houston’s Special Agent Bomb Technicians found a cooler with sulfuric acid inside the storage unit. It can be used to ...
Houston doctor suspended after testing positive for cocaine, state board says
Dr. Nathan Robert Starke tested positive for cocaine on Oct. 15, according to the Texas Medical Board. HOUSTON — A Houston ...
Texas lawmakers take aim at energy reliability in new legislative session
After storms left millions powerless in 2024, lawmakers propose bills to boost grid reliability and protect seniors.
Texas governor calls for increased focus on preventing terrorism
HOUSTON — The governor of Texas called on law enforcement to step up anti-terrorism efforts. The focus comes after a Houston ...
Trump asks the Supreme Court to block sentencing in his hush money case in New York
The judge in the hush money case has indicated he will not impose jail time, fines or probation on the president-elect.
Why does extreme winter weather do long-term damage to the roads?
Freezing temperatures and winter weather can mean more than just power trouble and burst pipes -- it can also mean potholes. That’s because roads are more than just the asphalt you see on the surface.
New Orleans attack came at a time of political heat, and transition, for the FBI
The FBI is also bracing for a leadership change expected to produce dramatic upheaval at the nation’s premier federal law ...