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Students fight to 'Take Down Tobacco'

Local students are spending their spring break working to fight against child tobacco use and vaping.

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Megan Thee Stallion Unleashes "Plan B" During Opening Weekend of Coachella

This week, 3x GRAMMY® Award-winning superstar, entrepreneur and philanthropist Megan Thee Stallion released her eagerly awaited new single “Plan B” ahead of her upcoming set at the second weekend of Coachella.

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NFL Awards $50K To 3 Startups To Develop Safety Technology

With player safety under the microscope, the NFL and the Texas Medical Center held a competition Saturday for startups making innovative products geared toward improving the game.

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Police release Michigan State shooting timeline and a troubling note found in the gunman's pocket

The gunman who killed three Michigan State University students and critically wounded five others last month in a mass shooting wrote in a note found in his pocket that he was "tired of being rejected" and was hurt, police said Friday.

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Holiday Events at The San Luis Resort

‘Tis the season at The San Luis Resort on Galveston Island!

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Most accidental shooting deaths among children involve guns left loaded and unlocked, study finds

Most children in the US who die from an accidental shooting are playing around with guns at home or mistaking them for toys, according to a new study. And the research suggests that over 90% of guns used in such shooting deaths were left unlocked and loaded.

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METRO's Got the Bases Covered for Astros Fans

METRO is ready to welcome a sea of orange and blue as Houston Astros fans head downtown for the World Series champs' home opener on Monday, April 2. One of the most economical and hassle-free trips to Minute Maid Park is on METRO. Several local bus routes and rail stops are just a short walk from the ball park. Riding METRO means fans can avoid the frustration of traffic congestion and hunting for parking spaces.

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Texas High School Students Won't Graduate Unless They Watch Video On How to Interact with Police

Starting this school year, English, history and math, are not the only classes required to graduate high school in Texas. A new state law requires students in grades nine through 12 to receive a class, paired with a 16-minute video, that aims to teach them how to deal with law enforcement during a traffic stop.

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Carlos Correa Proposes to Texas Beauty After World Series Win

Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa was finishing up his interview on Fox minutes after his club clinched its first World Series title when he pulled a ring out of his back pocket and took a knee.

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Is Soul Food Putting the “Die” in Diet?

In the South, back in your grandmother’s day, a good home-cooked meal included chicken-fried crisp in lard, candied yams, macaroni and cheese, greens seasoned with ham hocks, good old fashion cornbread, all topped off by three types of cake and sweet potato pie. And no one thought a thing about eating it, except how good it tastes, and how good it made you feel.

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Cook for a Cure

If you love to entertain and want to support a good cause, now you can do both at the same time. Currently, in its 16th year, Cook for the Cure is a program that gives those with a passion for cooking a way to support the fight against breast cancer. Through culinary-based fundraising, events, auctions and the sale of select products, the partnership between KitchenAid and Susan G. Komen for the Cure® has raised more than $10.7 million for the cause.

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How to Get A Safe Meal on the Table: Five Often-Forgotten Food Safety Basics from the Partnership for Food Safety Education

During National Food Safety Education Month, Integrate Food Safety into the Delight of Family Dinner

It's Sunday night and the whole family gathers around the table for a homecooked meal. This is precious time. A time to unwind. A time to sit back and enjoy each other's company. A time when you don't want unwelcomed guests – like harmful bacteria – crashing your dinner.

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Food Fight: 7 Diet Apps for Slimdown Success This New Year

Even the most well-intentioned New Year’s Resolution can quickly become nothing more than a fond memory if you do not have a solid plan in place to keep you motivated and on track. Recent high-profile reports cite the downright sobering statistic that fully 80% of New Year’s resolutions fail by February. If weight-loss is on your list of resolutions for 2018, you’ll definitely want to check out the 7 apps below. Have a plan, work that plan, and let these apps help you successfully hit your goals, stick to that resolution and even earn some cash in the process!

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Vet deported because of felony says he did his time in prison, belongs back in US

A former US Army soldier whose felony conviction led to the revocation of his green card, his imprisonment, and, just days ago, his deportation to Mexico, said he will fight what he calls the unjust treatment of immigrant veterans.

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British and Irish Lions Tour 2017: All you need to know

Four nations, one rugby team. One goal -- to win a Test series against the mighty All Blacks of New Zealand.

Tax Day Now July 15: Treasury, IRS Extend Filing Deadline And Federal Tax Payments

The Treasury Department and Internal Revenue Service announced that the federal income tax filing due date is automatically extended from April 15, 2020, to July 15, 2020.

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US Air Force Considers Dumping Undefeated Fighter Jet

A 1980s-era combat jet that has long been hailed as the most successful dog-fighting aircraft in US history may have finally met its match.

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Harvey Arts Recovery Fund Announces New Application Date for Second Round of Grants Supporting Houston Arts Community

On Thursday, February 15, the Harvey Arts Recovery Fund (HARF) will open up applications for their second round of grants geared towards Houston artists and art organizations in need of disaster assistance. This announcement comes on the heels of the recent news that HARF awarded more than $40,000 to local artists and arts, heritage and cultural organizations who suffered personal and professional losses due to Hurricane Harvey. The new application will close on March 1, 2018 and applicants will apply at www.harveyartsrecovery.org.

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First cases of coronavirus-related inflammatory syndrome identified in children in South Carolina

Two children in South Carolina have been diagnosed with the coronavirus-related pediatric inflammatory syndrome, according to the state's Department of Health and Environmental Control.

Beignet Fest Announces Musical Lineup, Admission Benefitting Tres Doux Foundation

The fourth annual festival will feature an array of popular musical talent

The fourth annual Beignet Fest presented by French Market®Coffee is set for Saturday, October 5, 2019 from 10AM – 6PM at the Festival Grounds in New Orleans City Park. To continue to grow and fulfill its mission, Beignet Fest will introduce a $5 general admission, which benefits the Tres Doux Foundation, a nonprofit with a mission to serve children with autism and related developmental differences.