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Houston native serves at U.S. Navy Helicopter Squadron in Japan

ATSUGI, Japan - Airman Angel Gomez, a native of Houston, Texas, serves in the U.S. Navy as a member of a helicopter squadron forward deployed to Japan.

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FDA advisers vote in support of RSV vaccine to protect newborns

The US Food and Drug Administration’s independent vaccine advisers voted Thursday in favor of recommending approval of a new vaccine to protect infants from respiratory syncytial virus, known as RSV.

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Fort Bend County Honors COVID-19 Frontline Workers and Pandemic Partners as Global Health Emergency Ends

Fort Bend County Judge KP George and the Fort Bend County Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) held a ceremony at the Historic Fort Bend County Courthouse to recognize nearly 50 individuals, institutions of learning, organizations, county departments, schools, businesses, nonprofits, and medical facilities for their outstanding contributions to the fight against COVID-19.

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98-year-old woman and her daughter among 3 victims killed by New Mexico student who fired randomly, hitting cars and homes

A 98-year-old woman and her 73-year-old daughter were among the three people killed by an 18-year-old high school student who roamed through his neighborhood Monday firing indiscriminately at homes and passersby in their vehicles, according to authorities in the northwestern New Mexico town of Farmington.

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Military prowess provides neither peace nor strength

“Peace through strength” is the lodestar, the guiding assumption, of United States policy since World War II. America maintains by far the strongest military force in the world. We literally police the world. But in the current world, we are discovering that military prowess provides neither peace nor strength. We have the smartest bombs in the world, but our children rank only 22nd in educational achievement. We need to think again about the true sources of peace and strength.

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This 1960s trailblazer of erotic pop art died just as she was finding fame

Throughout Evelyne Axell’s short but radical career, the Belgian artist revered the female body in psychedelic hues rendered in gleaming enamel. Nude women recline in acid green or cerulean blue fields under open skies; in one portrait, bodies and landscape become indistinguishable, with rings of colors forming the volume of a perm and tufts of grass the pubic hair.

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Regional bank stocks soar after Western Alliance says deposits are growing

Regional bank stocks surged on Wednesday after Western Alliance reported that customer deposits are growing.

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Suspect in University of Idaho quadruple killings, Bryan Kohberger, indicted by grand jury on murder and burglary charges

The suspect in the fatal stabbing last year of four University of Idaho students has been indicted by a grand jury on murder and burglary charges, a court official told CNN.

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Prince Harry and Meghan involved in ‘near catastrophic’ paparazzi car chase in New York

Prince Harry and his wife Meghan were involved in a chaotic car chase with paparazzi in New York on Tuesday night that could have resulted in a “catastrophic” outcome, though ultimately no one was injured, their spokesperson has alleged.

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Migrants are staying on school grounds, in hotels or at police stations in several states – and some residents are furious

In New York City, hundreds of migrants are staying in current or former school gymnasiums.

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Mayor Turner Announces Details of FY 2024 Fiscally Sound, Balanced Budget

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced details of the proposed FY '24 budget today, describing it as a fiscally sound spending plan that provides a strong fund balance reserve and prepares Houston for the future.

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Repeat Offender Who Jumped Bail Before Trial in 2021 Sentenced to 50 Years for Murder

A Houston man who jumped bail before his trial in 2021 and was rearrested pleaded guilty to murder this week and was sentenced to 50 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.

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Woman finds out she's 36 weeks pregnant with miracle child after 20 years of trying to conceive

All hope felt lost for one Green Country couple facing infertility issues until the shock of a lifetime brought them a sweet baby girl after 20 years of trying to conceive.

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Antidepressants and pregnancy may be a more nuanced conversation than you think

For people who have managed anxiety or depression with antidepressants, pregnancy can seem like a terrifying choice between mental health and the well-being of a future child.

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93% of residents in Texas’ largest city support universal background checks for gun ownership

Rice’s 2023 Kinder Houston Area Survey: Respondents also overwhelmingly support abortion rights

A turbulent economy and increasingly expensive and unattainable housing were dominant concerns cited by respondents to the 42nd annual Kinder Houston Area Survey, released today at the annual Kinder Institute Luncheon at the Marriott Marquis in downtown Houston.

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Raising Cane’s Celebrates New Caney Opening With “Raising Cane’s Rodeo” TOMORROW

Raising Cane’s celebrates New Caney Restaurant opening with rodeo-themed celebration including live music, carnival games, giveaways and more.

Raising Cane’s is continuing to spread its ONE LOVE® – craveable chicken finger meals – across Houston as it opens its 51st Restaurant in the area on Tuesday, May 16. The New Caney grand opening will take on a flair reflective of Houston’s biggest event, the Houston rodeo, as Raising Cane’s hosts “Raising Cane’s Rodeo,” complete with carnival games, a live band and fun for Caniacs of all ages.

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Fewer than expected migrants arrived at the border after Title 42 expired, but officials remain on high alert

Despite warnings about a potential surge in migrants that sent thousands of federal personnel to the southern US border, officials said the days after the expiration of a Covid-related border restriction policy known as Title 42 saw fewer migrants arriving at the border than initially expected.

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FDA greenlights a new type of drug for menopausal hot flashes

The US Food and Drug Administration on Friday approved a new type of drug to treat hot flashes and night sweats during menopause.

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The man behind ChatGPT is about to have his moment on Capitol Hill

For a few months in 2017, there were rumors that Sam Altman was planning to run for governor of California. Instead, he kept his day job as one of Silicon Valley's most influential investors and entrepreneurs.

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Suspect in custody in alleged kidnapping, murder of Patrice Wilson

A suspect is in custody in connection to the alleged kidnapping and murder of 29-year-old Patrice Wilson.