Special prosecutor in 'Rust' case drops firearm enhancement charge against Alec Baldwin
The manslaughter charges against Alec Baldwin relating to the 2021 fatal shooting on the set of the movie "Rust" have been downgraded by prosecutors in New Mexico, which will reduce the prison time the actor could face in the death of the movie's cinematographer, Halyna Hutchins.
Suspect arrested after shooting along Mardi Gras parade route leaves 1 dead, 4 others injured, New Orleans police say
A suspect is in custody after one person was killed and four others -- including a 4-year-old girl -- were injured in a shooting Sunday night along a Mardi Gras parade route ahead of the city's raucous celebration this week, police said.
ICE-T HONORED WITH HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME STAR
Ice-T is honored with a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame.
Richard Belzer, comedian and 'Law & Order: SVU' actor, dies at age 78
Richard Belzer, the comedian and actor best known for playing the acerbic Detective John Munch across a number of NBC crime dramas, including "Law & Order: Special Victims Unit," over more than two decades, has died, according to his longtime manager. He was 78.
Megan Fox criticizes 'baseless' rumors about relationship in return to Instagram
Megan Fox returned to Instagram on Sunday to address rumors about her relationship with fiancé Machine Gun Kelly.
Singer Kya Monee' honors late 'American Idol' runner-up Willie Spence in Season 21 premiere
"American Idol" contestant Kya Monee' returned to the audition room to honor her late friend and former contestant Willie Spence during the reality singing competition show's Season 21 premiere on Sunday.
Shelteramutt hopes to get new used bus to transport dogs safely
An animal shelter in Alice is trying to get dogs out of the Coastal Bend to give them forever homes out of state.
Top House Republicans call on Biden to increase military support for Ukraine
Two leading House Republicans have called on President Joe Biden to increase military support to Ukraine in its defense against Russia's invasion and reiterated support on both sides of the aisle for continuing to fund the Ukrainian war effort.
Michigan election denier who has yet to concede her 2022 loss will chair state GOP
Michigan Republicans have chosen Kristina Karamo, who has yet to concede last year's secretary of state race, as their next chair, putting an election denier at the head of the party in a crucial battleground state.
City of Houston Statement Regarding the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant
The City of Houston Public Works Department is working with the Houston Police Department to investigate an incident related to the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant. In January, Houston Public Works received odor complaints related to the Plant, which is operated by a third-party company, Inframark.
Some Starbucks vanilla drinks are recalled, might have glass in them
Distributor PepsiCo is recalling more than 300,000 Starbucks Vanilla Frappuccino bottles because they might have glass in them, the FDA said this week.
Cycle of giving back: Firefighter battling cancer giving back for kind efforts
Firefighters are heroes, serving the community any time they get a call.
Brad Daugherty, the first Black principal owner to win Daytona 500, 'already talking trash' with Michael Jordan
NASCAR racing team owner Brad Daugherty made history Sunday by becoming the first Black principal owner to win the Daytona 500 when driver Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the storied race in double overtime.
Popcorn guy puts a pop to his swagger as he prepares for the Oscars
On Friday, Jason Grosboll, also known as the "popcorn guy" got suited up for one of the biggest nights of his life— the Oscars.
BAFTA Awards 2023: See the full list of nominees
Nominations for the 2023 British Academy Film Awards, or BAFTA Awards, have been announced.
Police identify body of missing British mother Nicola Bulley
The body of missing British mother Nicola Bulley was identified by UK police on Monday, weeks after she disappeared while walking her dog in northern England in January.
Mosasaurs and Mardi Gras: Smithsonian's Ancient Creature Exhibit Inspires Chief Shaka Zulu's Mardi Gras Suit
Internationally-known for his exquisite Black Masking Mardi Gras suits, Chief Shaka Zulu got his inspiration for this year’s costume from an unlikely source: fossils of ancient creatures discovered in Angola.
Commissioner Rodney Ellis, U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee, County Attorney Christian Menefee, Others Honor State Rep. Senfronia Thompson During Murals Unveiling
After Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and others bestowed accolades on state Rep. Senfronia Thompson, Texas’ longest serving legislator then brought the crowd to laughter at a ceremony to unveil two downtown murals, one that honors her.
UMHB Announces Confirmed Graduates from 166th Graduating Class
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) held commencement services for summer and fall graduates on Friday, December 2, 2022 at the Bell County Expo Center. This was the university's 166th graduating class.
Houston Man Sentenced to 60 Years for Killing Girlfriend and Her Mother
A 47-year-old Houston man has been sentenced to 60 years in prison for shooting his girlfriend and her mother, then opening fire on police in 2021, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Friday.
