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3 burned in fire at San Diego home that allegedly housed marijuana growing operation

Three people were taken to the hospital Sunday after being burned in a fire at a Mira Mesa home that authorities say housed an extensive marijuana growing operation.

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NFL star J.J. Watt announces engagement to soccer player Kealia Ohai

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt and Houston Dash forward Kealia Ohai made their engagement official on Sunday.

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1 killed, 3 hurt in 300-foot fall down cliff in Palos Verdes Estates

One person is dead and three others injured Monday after falling down a cliff in the Palos Verdes Estates area.

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Nigeria Marks First Ever Marvel Studios Film Premiere with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever'

Marvel Studios’ highly anticipated feature film “Black Panther: Wakanda Forever” made its official African premiere today at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki in Lagos, Nigeria. Director Ryan Coogler and stars Letitia Wright, Lupita Nyong’o, Danai Gurira, Winston Duke and Tenoch Huerta Mejía walked the black carpet alongside local musicians featured in the film, plus dignitaries and special guests. Images from the event are now available.

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A Dallas-area inferno damages 26 homes, with 9 a 'total loss'

What started as a grass fire in suburban Dallas turned into a devastating blaze, torching 10 to 20 acres and damaging more than two dozen homes, officials said.

Judge Jordan Let Off the Hook After Criminal Charges

Democratic Fort Bend County District Attorney Brian Middleton bailed out a fellow Democratic judge just days after he was indicted by a grand jury for official oppression.

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Barack Obama shares his favorite music of 2023, and it’s a super eclectic mix

If you want to groove like Barack Obama, you can do so from Afrobeats to Reggaeton.

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Harris County DA’s Office Has Diverted Thousands of Youths From Criminal System

While the Violent and Dangerous Remain Incarcerated, Nearly 63% of Cases Are Now Steered to Educational Programs

Nearly two-thirds of all troubled juveniles referred to the Harris County District Attorney’s Office are now diverted into rehabilitative educational programs and away from incarceration, District Attorney Kim Ogg announced today.

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Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee Responds to Texas Comptroller

Earlier today Texas Comptroller Glenn Hegar issued a statement erroneously claiming that “Judge Hidalgo and county officials” have sought an opportunity to resolve his determination that Harris County defunded the Precinct 5 Constable’s Office.

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Theatre Under The Stars Announces the Cast of Mamma Mia!

Theatre Under The Stars (TUTS) is excited to announce its cast for Mamma Mia!.

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Unaffordable rental costs now plague 44 million people in every state Economic inequality places most risk of eviction on Blacks and the poor

For the first time in more than two decades of research, every state now has renters who are nearing a financial breaking point in housing affordability. New research released by Harvard’s Joint Center for Housing Studies (JCHS), and Moody’s Analytics independently reach the same conclusion: consumers are struggling with a growing percentage of their incomes going towards keeping a roof over their heads.

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Cindy Weakens Into Tropical Depression After Making Landfall in Louisiana

Cindy weakened to a tropical depression Thursday morning but still brought heavy rain, powerful winds and the threat of floods to the already soaked US Gulf Coast.

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Trump's Stunning U-Turns On NATO, China, Russia and Syria

Within a few hours of extraordinary political shape-shifting, President Donald Trump abandoned stances that were at the bedrock of his establishment-bashing campaign.

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Trump Warns GOP On Health Vare: 'We won't have these crowds if we don't get this done'

President Donald Trump went to Capitol Hill Tuesday morning with a familiar mission: Close the deal.

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Mayor Sylvester Turner Proclaims Today 5th Ward TV Series Day

Community Invited to Join in Events with Houston’s Original “5th Ward” TV Series Creators

Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed today as Greg Carter/5th Ward TV Series Day in Houston.Mayor Sylvester Turner proclaimed today as Greg Carter/5th Ward TV Series Day in Houston.

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Hurricane season peaks today, and the Hurricane Center is watching 7 systems

Atlantic hurricane season statistically peaks on September 10, and today seven systems are actively being watched.

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Kirkuk: A Crisis Waiting to Happen, With Consequences for Region

Two armies funded and trained by the United States are now facing off in northern Iraq, a confrontation that could have lasting consequences for the future of the country and the broader Middle East.

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Facebook tries to stop next crisis after British lawmaker gets internal documents

A British lawmaker who has led investigations into disinformation on the internet was annoyed that Mark Zuckerberg turned down his invitation to appear before parliament this week. He probably has Zuckerberg's attention now.

Anniversary of Selma Reminds Us of How Democracy Is Defended

Politicians for both parties loudly praise the courage of Ukrainians defending their democracy from the Russian invasion. Yet, bipartisan defense of democracy disappears when the question is democracy at home. March 7 marked the 57th anniversary of Bloody Sunday, when the police attack of a peaceful march of Blacks seeking the right to vote in Selma, Alabama, stirred the outrage that led to passage of the Voting Rights Act. Today the right to vote is once more in question.

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Federal appeals court hears arguments on future of DACA

A federal appeals court in New Orleans heard arguments Wednesday on the legality of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, setting up another high-stakes legal clash over immigration that could impact hundreds of thousands of people.