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Get Relief from the Summer Heat

New Frozen Mai Tai from Tommy Bahama

Step out of the heat and into the nearest Tommy Bahama Restaurant & Bar for a refreshing frozen drink. The classic Tommy Bahama Mai Tai is now available as a frozen, slushy cocktail and is the perfect adult treat for relief from the sweltering summer heat. Served from a newly installed frozen drink dispenser, the Mai Tai combines premium spirits and fruit juices into a perfectly smooth consistency full of flavor with every sip.

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Harris County Attorney Ryan Files Lawsuit Seeking to Stop Prostitution and Human Trafficking Along “Bissonnet Track”

Harris County Attorney Vince Ryan today filed a lawsuit to stop the prostitution and human trafficking that pervades an area on Houston’s west side known as the “Bissonnet Track.”

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Trump-backed candidates in Ohio and Kansas locked in tight races

Two candidates endorsed by President Donald Trump are locked in tight races, with votes from Tuesday's elections still left to count.

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Rebirth of burned neighborhood offers hope to wildfire-weary Californians

The charred trees that dot the yards and sidewalks on Jenna Place remain as a reminder of last year's catastrophe, but the heaps of ash and twisted metal that once filled lot after lot are gone.

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Remains of a boy found at a compound where 11 starving children lived in filth

Nine months after young Abdul-Ghani Wahhaj disappeared from Georgia, his family's worst nightmare may be realized in New Mexico. There, in a wretched compound where 11 starving children were recently found, authorities have discovered the remains of a young boy.

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Fourth suspect in XXXTentacion's killing turns himself in

The last man authorities were seeking in the killing of rapper XXXTentacion surrendered at his lawyer's office, Broward County authorities said Tuesday evening.

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Record-breaking California fire may take until September to contain

It may take until September to contain the largest fire in California history, which is now nearly the size of Los Angeles.

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2018 Summer Games Close With 2,000 Boys and Girls Competing at NRG Arena

The 32nd annual Harris County Precinct One Street Olympics Summer Games, co-sponsored by Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, concluded Friday, Aug. 3 with about 2,000 boys and girls competing in so-called street games.

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Harris County Students Attend Houston Urban Debate League Summer Institute through CASE Debates

Thirty-four CASE Debates students joined other young debaters at the Houston Urban Debate League (HUDL) Summer Institute last week to develop their public speaking skills and learn more about the theory of debate. The CASE Debates students represented seven schools, three districts and two charter schools in Harris County.

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Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia, Inc. Supports Women’s Health in Houston

In May of this year, the Cracker Barrel Sista Strut 3K Breast Cancer Walk by iHEARTMedia was announced to community leaders from local businesses, churches, professional groups and Houston City officials during a luncheon held at the iHeartMedia offices.

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Houston Fire Department Initiative Focuses on Firefighter Health and Safety

The Houston Fire Department has been awarded the 2017 Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG). It’s an award that will give the department the ability to protect firefighters and maintain a safe and healthy work environment. Due to the extremely busy emergency response system in Houston firefighters are exposed to vehicle fumes on a routine basis. When these vehicles are started, the exhaust infiltrates the living and sleeping areas of the fire stations that are staffed around the clock.

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Immigrant ordered deported after Justice Department replaces judge

Judge Steven Morley has overseen the immigration case of Reynaldo Castro-Tum for years. But last month when Castro-Tum was officially ordered deported, it wasn't Morley at the bench.

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California fire explodes in size, is now largest in state history

Catastrophic wildfires continue to ravage California, as one blaze nearly doubled in size over the last three days, making it the largest in the state's history.

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5 things for August 7: Rick Gates, Infowars, Iran, child abuse case, wildfires

Jonesing for a last-minute summer getaway? Here are some of the best places to visit in August, plus everything else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and Out the Door.

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Vandals cause thousands of dollars in damage at high school

Vandals caused thousands of dollars in damage this week at Colfax High School, and the Placer County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help.

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Randy Moss attends his Hall of Fame ceremony wearing a tie that honors African-Americans killed by police

Former NFL wide receiver Randy Moss used his wardrobe to make a powerful statement at his Pro Football Hall of Fame induction, wearing a necktie bearing the names of African-Americans killed by police or while in police custody.

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Search for missing toddler leads to discovery of 11 emaciated children

What started as a search for a 3-year-old Georgia boy led to a horrid discovery 1,400 miles away.

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5 dead in small plane crash

Officials on Monday identified five people killed after the small plane they were on the day before crashed in a Santa Ana parking lot.

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Deadline Nears for Public Comment on 2020 Census Controversies

Before the public comment period on the 2020 Census closes at 11:59 pm on August 7, civil rights organizations continue to amplify the clarion call to Americans to denounce the inclusion of a "citizenship question" on the final census form - a question as to whether respondents are U.S. citizens.

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2019 Pro Bowl Presented By Verizon Returns to Orlando

The 2019 Pro Bowl presented by Verizon will return to Camping World Stadium in Orlando on Sunday, January 27, 2019 at 3:00 PM ET, the NFL confirmed today.