U.S. PIRG offers guide to buying refurbished cell phones, electronics
Should you buy refurbished electronics? An environmental group urges shoppers to choose refurbished electronics to save money and help the environment.
Houston weather forecast for Nov. 21: Cold temperatures, look at Thanksgiving
Temperatures this morning are the coldest in eight months, but we'll have another sunny, dry and pleasant day.
Richmond woman facing homelessness due to foreclosure following loan modification
Johnnie Jefferson, a pioneering nurse and senior citizen, confronts the potential loss of her home due to a foreclosure stemming from a misunderstood loan modification.
Transgender Houston woman beaten, robbed; thinks she was targeted because of gender identity
Stephanie endured a severe attack during a robbery at a gas station, which she believes was motivated by her transgender identity. The assailant, who was wearing distinctive sneakers, left her with serious injuries requiring surgery.
Twin Houston police officers share story of working together everyday
Twin sister officers Holly and Valerie Garcia bring a unique partnership to the Houston Police Department, having backed each other up from an early age and now sharing the same beat.
Houston mayor reacts to suspended Middle Street low-income housing project
Less than 48 hours after the forced resignation of the Houston Housing Authority's president, Mayor John Whitmire delivered "hard truth" at City Hall about the controversial low-income housing project.
Harris County parents concerned about no sidewalks where man was hit, killed
Harris County parents voice concerns after a man was killed and his girlfriend injured in a hit-and-run.
Kashmere Gardens to receive $900K for permanent generator at community center
The Kashmere Garden Multiservice Center has received funding for a permanent power generator to provide help in the area.
San Leon man gets 40 years in beating death of girlfriend
A San Leon man will spend 40 years behind bars after a judge sentenced him for the 2021 beating death of his girlfriend.
Netflix sued over Jake Paul vs. Mike Tyson fight streaming issues
"60 million Americans were hyped to see ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson, ‘The Baddest Man on the Planet’ versus Youtuber-turner-prizefighter Jake Paul. What they saw was ‘The Baddest Streaming on Planet,’" reads the lawsuit.
Mother killed, 3-month-old in critical condition after crashing with truck: sources
According to sources, Montgomery County law enforcement are at the scene of a deadly crash involving a mother and an infant.
Houston appoints Public Works COO Randy Macchi as new director
Houston city council on Wednesday voted to appoint Houston Public Works COO Randy Macchi as its new director.
Houston robbery suspect attacked woman in convenience store parking lot
Houston police are asking for help identifying an unknown suspect who allegedly attacked a woman in a convenience store parking lot and stealing her purse.
UT System to offer free tuition for qualifying Texas families
Students with families who make less than $100,000 could soon receive free tuition at the nine academic institutions in the University of Texas System.
Kimmie Brown Elementary students relocated due to noticeable gas odor
An elementary school in Liberty County relocated their students after a gas order was noticed on the campus.
Santa returns to The Galleria
Santa Claus is back at The Galleria! Here's what you need to know to get your picture with him.
Miami-bound flight hits severe turbulence on way from Sweden to Florida
Passengers on a recent Scandinavian Airlines flight bound for Miami experienced a travel nightmare when their plane hit severe turbulence.
Houston police look to ID person who shot through store door
Houston police are hoping to identify a person who shot through a convenience store door.
Texas adds more border buoys to Rio Grande in attempt to stop illegal crossings
New buoys are being placed in the Rio Grande in an attempt to block illegal crossings at the Texas-Mexico border.
2 dead, 1 injured in Ohio home explosion; cause still under investigation
A home explosion in Bethel, Ohio, on Tuesday killed two people and injured a third.