Houston voters dealing with issues at the polls
Congressman Al Green won his seat on Super Tuesday, and he talks about some of the problems voters were having.
Is age just a number?
Actor Al Pacino and his much younger girlfriend just split up, and they had an age gap of 39 years. We've all heard age is just a number, but what do you think?
Former Vice President Al Gore in Houston addressing climate-conscious Texans
There was a time in Texas when discussing global warming was a sure-fire way to lose an election. Now, two out of three Texans believe the climate is changing.
Alabama cop shows off dance moves at Mardi Gras parade
A cop marching behind a group of dancers in a Mardi Gras parade couldn’t resist but join in the festivities.
Proposed Alabama bill would require men to get vasectomy at age 50 or after third child
The bill was introduced by State Rep. Rolanda Hollis, D-Birmingham, who said it was in response to last year’s abortion bill in Alabama.
Photo shows stranger kneeling in rain during procession of fallen police officer
During the procession for a fallen Alabama police officer, someone captured a photo of a man kneeling in the pouring rain to pray as police vehicles drove by.
Children removed from Alabama home after allegedly being locked in cages, authorities say
Investigators learned the children had been locked in the cages on "multiple occasions," according to authorities.
Remains IDed as missing Alabama woman who texted she was ‘in trouble’
Human remains found buried in a shallow grave in a backyard have been identified as Paighton Houston, an Alabama woman who texted she feared she was “in trouble” before disappearing last month, police said Friday.
Alabama man caught with meth, heroin asks for photo with arresting deputies
An Alabama man who was found to be in possession of meth and heroin during his arrest on Saturday had an unusual request for the arresting officers: to take a photo with them.
Alabama man charged with abusing baby who had 22 broken ribs
A 19-year-old Alabama man was charged with aggravated child abuse after his infant daughter was found with 22 broken ribs, a broken arm and a broken leg.
Christmas Eve murder timeline shows what happened leading up to suspect's death
Investigators say Al Simon killed his ex-girlfriend, Carolee Taylor on Christmas Eve. Simon was shot and killed by Harris County deputies in a brief confrontation on Saturday in Hermann Park. The Harris County District Attorney's office released details of the case they were building against Simon.
Woman charged for shooting 10-month-old baby in face on Christmas Eve, deputies say
Tamika Stallworth is facing a murder charge.
Louisiana: Apparent twister destroys buildings, 1 dead
At least one person was killed Monday as strong storms left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines in Louisiana, and forecasters said more states were in the bullseye.
Secret Santa pays off $65,000 in layaway gifts at Walmart
The generous donor left behind a note that read,"God loves you. Jesus paid the price."
Report: Murdered 3-year-old Alabama girl had been given meth, sedative
The child, known as "Cupcake" to relatives, vanished while outside a birthday party on Oct. 12. Her body was found in a trash bin that had been taken to a landfill.
Sheriff’s deputies form relay across county lines to get disabled veteran to doctor’s appointment 100 miles away
Alabama sheriff’s deputies came across a disabled veteran of the Gulf War who was carrying an oxygen tank while walking to a doctor’s office about 100 miles away and sprung into action, forming a relay across county lines to get the man to his appointment.
Waffle House customers jump behind counter to help lone, late-night employee
A recent late-night experience at a Waffle House location in Birmingham, Alabama left one customer truly humbled after he saw how fellow customers pitched in to support the lone employee on duty when he became overwhelmed.
Alabama deputies help veteran with disability who was trying to see doctor 100 miles away, officials say
Deputies in Alabama pitched in last week to help a veteran with a disability get to an appointment with a doctor who was nearly 100 miles away, officials said.
Police ID suspect in UFC fighter's missing stepdaughter case
Authorities have identified an Alabama man who is wanted in connection with the disappearance of UFC heavyweight Walt Harris's stepdaughter.
UFC president offers $25K for information on fighter’s missing stepdaughter in Alabama
The stepdaughter of a heavyweight Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fighter has been missing in Alabama for more than a week and a reward of $30,000 has been offered, as authorities suspect foul play in her disappearance.