Larry King, American TV icon, passes away at 87
Larry King, the legendary American talk-show host, has died. He was 87.
Winning $1 billion Mega Millions ticket sold at Michigan grocery store
A Michigander is the lucky winner of the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history after buying the ticket at a grocery store in a suburb of Detroit.
Metro Detroit man charged in assault of police officer with hockey stick during Capitol Riot
A Metro Detroit man arrested by the FBI was charged with several crimes connecting him to the riot at the U.S. Capitol Jan. 6. Footage shows him hitting a police officer with a hockey stick.
Bill would require blood alcohol testing if motorist hits pedestrian
Under current law, it is up to individual officers whether or not to detain someone to conduct blood alcohol testing if they have hit a pedestrian.
Presidential executive order allowing women's sports, athletic scholarships to go co-ed
President Joe Biden signed an order which allows transgender athletes more opportunity by allowing women sports and athletic scholarships to go co-ed. While some see this as a big step forward, some say it’s the opposite and making the playing field unfair.
Some customers accuse Stafford pet store of selling sick, dying puppies
Customers who purchased puppies from a Stafford pet store are accusing them of selling sick and dying puppies.
Atlanta Braves legend Henry 'Hank' Aaron dead at 86
Atlanta Braves legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Hank Aaron has died at the age of 86
COVID-19 vaccine supply lags as Texans wait for shot appointments
According to Texas Department of State Health Services, almost 1.4 million Texans have received a COVID-19 shot.
Richardson man arrested for role in Capitol riot, threatening to assassinate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
The FBI announced Friday the arrest of a Richardson man, for his role in the riots at the U.S. Capitol earlier this month.
Woman who made Bernie Sanders' viral inauguration mittens says she's out of stock
The Vermont elementary school teacher who crafted Sen. Bernie Sanders' mittens that went viral says she's completely sold out.
Stimulus checks and your 2020 taxes: All of your questions, answered
The federal government has delivered two stimulus checks to tens of millions of Americans as part of an effort to blunt the economic pain triggered by the coronavirus pandemic, but many are wondering how the payments could affect your 2020 taxes as filing season approaches.
Doctor charged with stealing COVID-19 vaccine vial did not want to let it go to waste, attorney says
After being charged with stealing doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, Dr. Hasan Gokal is sharing his side of the story.
22,000 fans allowed in stands for Super Bowl LV, including 7,500 health care workers
The NFL plans to allow 22,000 fans to attend Super Bowl LV next month, 7,500 of whom are vaccinated health care workers. That’s about one-third of what Tampa’s Raymond James Stadium normally holds.
HCSO investigating deadly shooting in Humble
According to authorities, the shooting occurred on the 10900 block of Spring Brook Pass.
Texas Senate Redistricting Committee starting public hearings
Texas Senate Redistricting Committee seeks public input on the upcoming redistricting process. Public hearings will be conducted via Zoom videoconference beginning on January 25.
The number of Coronavirus COVID-19 cases, deaths, recoveries in greater Houston area
Here is a county-by-county list of reported cases, deaths, and recoveries in the greater Houston area.
Judge to decide on death sentence for dog who mauled 3-year-old
A Montgomery County judge is weighing whether or not a dog should be euthanized after mauling a three-year-old girl.
Biden signs orders to increase SNAP benefits, speed up stimulus checks
President Biden signed two executive orders today: one to increase SNAP food benefits known as food stamps, the other to streamline the process of sending out stimulus checks.
2nd impeachment trial of former President Donald Trump to begin week of Feb. 8, Schumer says
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) expects to receive an article of impeachment from the House of Representatives on Monday.
17-year-old dies after drive-by shooting in southeast Houston
Homicide detectives are investigating a shooting in southeast Houston that left a 17-year-old dead.