Houston is projected to exceed overtime budgets by more than $54 million across three city departments as officials grapple with a $127 million budget deficit, according to the office of City Controller Chris Hollins.
Bhante Dam Phommasan, a Buddhist monk injured in a traffic collision near Houston, underwent surgery to amputate his leg on Wednesday, organizers of the “Walk for Peace” said.
President Donald Trump’s proposal to nationalize elections in some parts of the United States drew a public response from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, who said the Constitution assigns election authority to the states.
By the age of 33, Shenel Rimando had already accomplished everything she once set out to do.
Devon Energy and Coterra Energy will merge in a $58 billion all-stock deal, with the combined company to be headquartered in Houston and led by Devon CEO Clay Gaspar. The merger is expected to produce more than 1.6 million barrels of oil equivalent per day, generate $1 billion in annual cost savings and close in the second quarter of 2026 pending regulatory and shareholder approvals.
Alex Eala expressed gratitude for the unwavering support of Filipino fans despite her early exit at the Qatar Open.
Boston NBA All-Star Jayson Tatum took a big step toward returning from his torn Achilles tendon when he was assigned to practice with the Maine Celtics, the organization’s G-League team, on Monday.
In a statement on her official Facebook account, Villar’s team said the incident occurred after the sign and bollards were placed on her property, allegedly under the direction of officers from the BF Resort Village Homeowners Association.
Emmy-winning actress Catherine O’Hara, known for her roles in “Schitt’s Creek” and “Home Alone,” died from a blood clot in her lungs, her death certificate revealed Monday.
President Donald Trump said Monday he would seek to block the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Windsor until the United States is “fully compensated” for what he says it has given Canada. The bridge, financed largely by Canada and managed as a binational project, is intended to expand a key trade corridor in the Detroit‑Windsor region. Trump did not specify the amount or basis of the compensation he is demanding or the legal mechanism he would use to stop the crossing from opening.