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Man killed when car loses control, runs off road and hits his lawnmower

A man who was cutting grass died Sunday when the driver of a car lost control, ran off the road, and hit the lawnmower, a firefighter tells FOX10 News.

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Pot users welcome: Amazon won’t test jobseekers for marijuana

Amazon says it will no longer test jobseekers for marijuana use. The e-commerce giant, which is the second-largest private employer in the U.S. behind Walmart, is making the change as several states legalize cannabis.

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Refreshing and Simple Summer Cocktails to Sip in the Sunshine

If you’re looking for a refreshing cocktail to sip on in the sunshine, look no further than this range of tequila, aperitivo, liqueur and amaro cocktails for the perfect summer serve.

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Jackson State University Receives First Installment of Charles Barkley’s $1 million Pledge

Jackson State University will receive a $1 million gift from NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley’s Foundation. The first $100K annual installment of the unrestricted gift will be used to support several projects at the university.

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Governor Abbott Appoints new Student Regent for Texas Southern University

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed seven student regents to their respective universities, including Texas Southern University, for terms set to expire on May 31, 2024.

Kevin A. Polite Confirmed As DOJ Assistant Attorney General

Earlier this week, the U.S. Senate confirmed Kenneth A. Polite to become Assistant Attorney General for the Criminal Division. He was officially sworn in on Wednesday, making him the second African American to serve in this position.

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Haywood County congressional candidate expected to plead guilty in campaign finance case

A Haywood County woman who ran for Congress is expected to plead guilty to accepting an illegal campaign contribution.

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Most 2014 World Cup Head Impacts Didn't Receive Concussion Protocols, Study Says

More than 3 billion people around the world tuned in to watch soccer's 2014 FIFA World Cup, during which there were 81 head collisions. And only 15% of those injured players received a concussion assessment from health care personnel, according to a report published Tuesday in JAMA.

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Which Republicans Are Opposing the Obamacare Repeal Bill?

The House Republican bill to repeal Obamacare hangs in a delicate balance as concerned GOP lawmakers publicly come out to express their opposition to the legislation.

Food bank doles out tons of food as Texans, like many Americans, fight to feed themselves

American food insecurity is an under-told story amid the coronavirus pandemic, but as more people find themselves unemployed or underemployed, it's a reality with which too many are grappling.

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An immigration bill you've never heard of will solve US's labor shortage

Richard Burke is the president and CEO of Envoy, a global immigration and workforce mobility platform that helps employers through the process of hiring foreign talent. The opinions expressed in this article belong to him.

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Ocasio-Cortez understands the promise of a 'Green New Deal'

Right-wing media outlets seem to be waging a coordinated campaign to portray US Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as a dimwit radical. Their efforts will backfire. She is in fact championing the smartest, most practical idea in US politics to address two urgent problems: climate change and poverty.

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AboutThatCar.com: 2020 Lexus NX 300h

This review of the 2020 Lexus NX 300h started in Houston. We landed and picked up the luxury crossover at airport parking and headed here, no stops, no visiting friends, no nothing. We got on state highway 59 South headed for I-610 East that would take us to I-10 East.

Unemployment claims are falling. But 1.3 million still applied for assistance last week

Millions of American jobs have come back since the great lockdown in March and April, but millions of workers still need government benefits to make ends meet.

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5G is here. What that means and how you can get it

5G is here. It promises super-fast speeds, and it will enable some really cool, futuristic technology. You can get it if you want it, but you practically have to stand on your head.

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Community Corner: Emancipation Park: An Historical Treasure of Houston

Tired of feeling captive, a group of former slaves utilized their resources and talents to raised $1,000 to buy 10 acres of land in Houston 147 years ago to create a space where they could just be free. The space would become Emancipation Park, the central hub of generations coming together with a sense of community. Passing years has seen the park at its ups and downs causing it to be revitalized in 2006 by TIRZ7 and again this year with a $33 million renovation.

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The foods you should eat to jump-start your morning, and 2 recipes to try out

Successfully tackling your morning to-do list could start with the first thing you put in your mouth.

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EU authorizes Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, paving the way for its rollout next week

The European Union has authorized Moderna's Covid-19 vaccine, the second coronavirus vaccine to be approved for use in the EU.

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Should you let Halloween be a candy free-for-all? Maybe, experts say

Limiting your child's candy this Halloween might be more of a trick than a treat, experts say.

Tax penalties are a waste of your money. Here's how to avoid them

Unless you enjoy throwing money away, you'll want to do all you can to avoid being hit with tax penalties and interest if you end up owing money to the IRS on your 2021 tax return.