Man Climbs Out of Flooding Water as Sheriff’s Helicopter Crew Snatches Him From Top of Upended Truck
A sheriff's helicopter crew rescued a man perched atop his overturned truck amid rapidly rising floodwaters in Arizona.
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Houston’s $5 Garbage Fee Gets Hit With State Sales Tax, Which Could Shave Revenue
Houston's $5/month garbage fee faces state sales tax, cutting $2M annual revenue. Council admits no one talked taxes until this week.
Deputy Hurt, Suspect Flees in Patrol Car After East Harris County Shooting
A deputy was hurt and a possible suspect fled in a patrol car after a shooting in east Harris County; search for the fugitive is ongoing.
Six Flags Permanently Retires Its X2 Roller Coaster After Lawsuits and State Inquiry
Six Flags retires its X2 roller coaster amid lawsuits over brain injuries and a state safety inquiry.
DOJ Investigating Texas Democratic Group After Operative Admits Paying People to Vote
A Texas Dem group stands accused of paying voters, a DOJ probe now underway after a rogue operative's damning admission.
Liberty County Commissioners Raise Property Taxes to Help Pay for Jail Expansion
Liberty County raises property taxes to fund jail repairs and out-of-county inmate housing amid repeated state inspection failures.
Small Trump loan tweak triggers massive online blowback
Social media melted down over a policy change affecting fewer than 5% of undergraduate degree programs. Here's what the rule actually does.
Trump’s Watered-Down Medicare Drug Pricing Rule Saves Billions Less Than Initial Proposal
A watered-down rule meant to curb Medicare drug prices now covers only four firms, saving but a fraction of what it once promised.
UH Hosting Free Celebration Honoring Artemis II Crew Wednesday Night
A free celebration at the University of Houston honors the Artemis II crew, who broke the record for farthest human spaceflight.
Feds Give Harris County One Last Push to Finish Flood Projects or Risk Losing Millions
Harris County gets a year to finish flood projects or lose $600M in state funds, after HUD's 'final extension.'
Galveston Officer Believed Man Shot Was Armed — but Investigators Found No Gun
New details emerge in Texas Rangers' probe of fatal Galveston police shooting: officer feared suspect had gun, no firearm found.
Prairie View A&M Marks Its 150th Anniversary in Today’s ‘Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut’
A Houston morning audio round-up marks a university's 150th anniversary, an actor's stage turn, and a warning on rising diesel prices.