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6 Things You Should Know Happened At The SAG Awards

Diversity was celebrated and Donald Trump was denounced at Sunday's Screen Actors Guild Awards.

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Weekend Recap: Houstonians React To President Trump's Immigration Executive Order

President Donald Trump is reinforcing his executive actions that deliver on promises that defined his campaign.

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Sen. Miles Starts Session Making Major Legislative Impact

Boris Miles, with the winter sun piercing the Texas Capitol, was cheered on by half a dozen bus loads of supporters that traveled to Austin Tuesday, January 10th when he was sworn-in to succeed Rodney Ellis as Houston and south Texas' only African American State Senator. Miles raised his right hand to represent SD 13 in the upper chamber.

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Texas House Democratic Whip Ron Reynolds Released The Following Statement Today After Filing House Bill 1281

The Historically Underutilized Business (HUB) Program began in 1991 to increase minority and women owned business participation in state procurement and contracting from which such businesses had often experienced difficulty becoming involved. Although there have been many inroads made by HUBs over the last two decades, the percentage of contracts that they receive is unsatisfactory.

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Trump Believes Millions Voted Illegally, WH Says -- But Provides No Proof

President Donald Trump believes millions of votes were cast illegally in last year's election, White House press secretary Sean Spicer said on Tuesday, but he wouldn't provide any concrete evidence for the claim, which has long been debunked.

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Academic Behind Voter Fraud Research Said Trump Misinterpreted His Data

One of the academics who produced data suspected of being behind the White House's assertion that millions of illegal votes were cast in 2016 says the Trump administration and other academics are misinterpreting his research.

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The Many Challenges Facing Trump's Wall

President Donald Trump is following through with one of the first pledges he made a year and a half ago when he announced his long-shot bid for the White House -- directing federal resources toward building a wall along the southern border.

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Police: Florida Deputy Tried to Kill Elderly Woman, Frame It as Suicide

A 79-year-old woman's interaction with a longtime Sarasota, Florida, deputy sheriff began with a simple call for help.

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Where Trump Support and Obamacare Use Soar Together

Deep in the Sandhills of rural Nebraska, where a two-lane highway curves between prairies and grass-covered dunes, there is a county full of surprises.

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Trump Labor Pick: 52% of Country is Dependent on Government, 'votes benefits to themselves'

In a 2011 speech to a conservative think tank, Donald Trump's choice to head the Labor Department, fast-food CEO Andrew Puzder, said the electoral balance in the country was tilted because a large segment of the population would always "vote benefits to themselves."

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NFL, American Heart Association and Discovery Education Host Virtual Field Trip Live From Super Bowl LI

Free Virtual Class to be Live-Streamed in Classrooms Nationwide

The NFL and American Heart Association, together with Discovery Education, will host the first-ever AHA-NFL PLAY 60 Challenge Virtual Field Trip (VFT) live from Houston on Tuesday, Jan. 31 at 12 PM CT during the NFL Experience Driven by Genesis. The free virtual class will be live-streamed in classrooms across the country, reaching thousands of students. Houston Texans players WHITNEY MERCILUS and CHRISTIAN COVINGTON and the American Heart Association’s MERCEDES CARNETHON, Ph.D. will teach students the science behind cardio and strength exercises that NFL players use to stay fit and active.

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Largest March in Texas History - Over 50,000 Attended Women's March on Austin

On Saturday, Jan. 21, one day after the presidential inauguration, participants from all over Texas gathered at the Texas State Capitol for the largest march in the state's history. Over 50,000 people peacefully marched for protection of human rights, equality, safety and healthcare for all.

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Tornado Deaths Over Weekend Exceed 2016 Toll

The Southeast picked up the pieces on Monday after deadly tornadoes tore through the region, killing more people in one weekend than in all of last year.

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Jordan Sparks, Rob Riley, Pastor John Gray, Israel Houghton, Adrienne Bailon & More Join Houston's Mega Pastor for The Big Game Relationship Conference!

Pastor Terrance H. Johnson, founder and senior pastor of Higher Dimension Church, and his wife, First Lady Torsha Johnson are presenting to Houston on February 4, 2017, The Answer Conference during “The Big Game”. Pastor and First Lady J have used their platform to provide open, honest, and transparent information to navigate singles into healthy relationships and assist couples in nurturing marriages that last.

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Charges Dropped Against Model Blac Chyna From Arrest at Austin Airport

Travis County district attorney’s office has dismissed public intoxication and drug possession charges against the model and celebrity gossip fixture Blac Chyna from her arrest at the Austin-Bergstrom International Airport in January 2016.

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State Rep. Johnson Starts Session Filing 17 Bills

Surrounded by family and friends, Jarvis Johnson was sworn in as State Representative for House District 139 succeeding Mayor Sylvester Turner. Shortly after swearing to represent the people of his district, Johnson hit the ground running listening to his constituents of north Houston at open houses and community forums. He acted on addressing their concerns by filling 17 bills to achieve results.

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Former Austin County Tax Collector Arrested

The former Tax Assessor-Collector for Austin County has been charged with theft. 39-year old Marcus Pena, 39, was arrested this (Tuesday) morning on a charge of first-degree felony theft by a public servant. Pena lost his reelection bid in 2016.

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Suspect in Orlando Cop Killing Ordered Held Without Bond

An Orlando judge denied bond Thursday morning to Markeith Loyd, who is suspected of fatally shooting his pregnant girlfriend and later a police officer who tried to arrest him.

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Bagwell Voted into Baseball Hall of Fame

Former Astros All-Star Earns Baseball’s Highest Honor After Stellar Career

The National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum officially announced today that former Astros All-Star first baseman Jeff Bagwell will be a part of the Hall’s Class of 2017. Bagwell earned his place in baseball history in what in what was his seventh season on the ballot.

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Caution Urged as METRO Adapts Service to Cope with High Water & Severe Weather

Prepare for a difficult morning as METRO adapts routes to cope with heavy rain and throughout its service area. Please check METRO alerts and our website for regular updates. Be aware of high water and stay safe.