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Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) Mourns Passing of Executive Director Larry Temple

With deep sadness, the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) announces the passing of its Executive Director Larry Temple, who died Saturday morning at the age of 66. Mr. Temple faithfully served the state of Texas for over two decades, from 1997 until 2019.

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All 4 living ex-presidents indicate Trump's claim that 'some of' them agree with him about the wall isn't true

President Donald Trump said Friday that a former president had commended him for his commitment to securing funds to build a wall along the nation's southern border.

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How Trump could raid the Pentagon to pay for the border wall

More than two weeks into the government shutdown, President Donald Trump is considering declaring a national emergency along the southern border as a way to pay for his border wall.

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How Mike Pence tried (and failed) to explain away another Trump fabrication

Vice President Mike Pence is pretty familiar by now with cleaning up messes created by President Donald Trump's tendency to say things that have zero factual basis. And yet he doesn't appear to be getting any better at it.

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Senate Democrats considering blocking all legislation that doesn't reopen the government

Senate Democrats will try to block action on a Syria sanctions bill when it comes up for a vote Tuesday, an effort to keep the focus on the government shutdown.

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The legend is building for Clemson QB Trevor Lawrence

Still just 19 years old, Trevor Lawrence isn't eligible for the NFL draft until 2021. But right now, he might be the best college football quarterback since Peyton Manning, who happens to be Lawrence's idol.

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SUV crashes into house, leaving young couple homeless

A young mid-Michigan couple is without a home after a driver smashes into it. This was their very first home.They moved into the house in August.

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Wall Street launches new stock exchange, taking direct aim at NYSE and Nasdaq

The New York Stock Exchange and Nasdaq are hearing some footsteps behind them today.

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Executive Producer Dream Hampton Talks “Surviving R. Kelly”

For Dream Hampton, who served as executive producer of the much-talked about “Surviving R. Kelly” documentary, the explosive revelations in the film were just the tip of the iceberg.

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Sears could be running out of time

Time is running out for Sears. The bankrupt retailer could be forced to start the process of shutting down as soon as Tuesday if it doesn't accept the only bid to save it.

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What you'll see less of at CES this year: Chinese vendors

In another sign of the strains between the American and Chinese business worlds, the countries' technology cold war has boiled over to America's largest tech trade show.

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World Bank president's resignation opens up possible challenge to Trump from developing countries

World Bank President Jim Yong Kim abruptly resigned nearly three years ahead of schedule on Monday, setting up an opening for President Donald Trump to fill -- and a potential clash with other countries over the long-standing practice of the US making the appointment.

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Golden Globes honor 'Bohemian Rhapsody,' 'Green Book' in a night of surprises

It was supposed to be "A Star is Born's" night. Instead, top honors went to another popular movie about the unlikely rise of a powerhouse singer.

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Suspect arrested in case of father who was killed while camping with daughters

Prosecutors say a 35-year-old father who was fatally shot while camping with his daughters in June was killed by the same man who opened fire on a number of unsuspecting campers and motorists in the past few years.

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'The Bachelor,' Golden Globes and the blurring of reality from 'reality'

"The Bachelor" returns on Monday, meaning countless tweets and recaps will be devoted to its dramatically structured quest for love.

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And the Golden Globe for most obvious PR stunt goes to Fiji Water Girl

Glenn Close may have snagged the Golden Globe for best actress in a drama movie and Christian Bale won for best actor in a comedy.

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Kroger and Microsoft partner up to take on Amazon

Kroger is tapping Microsoft to help create grocery stores of the future, and keep up with Amazon and Walmart.

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Congrats on the new baby. Would you like a DNA screening test?

Every baby born in the United States is given a routine blood test to screen for dozens of inherited medical conditions. Now, the U.S. National Institutes of Health is exploring whether to use DNA sequencing to screen newborn babies for additional genetic abnormalities and disorders. Such DNA testing would likely complement, but not replace, the current routine blood tests.

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Tim Cook has a really big iPhone problem

Apple has been fighting gravity for years, and it's starting to lose the battle.

Where the Rubber Meets the Road

Texans face the Colts to start Wild-Card Weekend in the NFL

Have you ever heard the saying, “Where the rubber meets the road?” It is considered the moment of truth. Imagine having a project that you have been working on for months and today is the day you have to present it. All of your efforts and preparation leads you to that one moment where you must display everything you have worked so hard on. As we approach the beginning of NFL playoff weekend, The Houston Texans knows exactly what that cliché means and will have to prove it against the Indianapolis Colts.