Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed former Republican state Sen. Don Huffines as Texas comptroller of public accounts through the end of the year after acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced his resignation.
Galveston officials are preparing for large crowds over the Fourth of July weekend and are urging visitors to follow beach safety guidelines, observe warning flags and dispose of trash properly.
A Houston Methodist employee who was stabbed during an attempted robbery inside a Texas Medical Center parking garage in May has filed a lawsuit alleging the medical complex failed to provide adequate security despite a history of violent crime in the area.
The City of Houston’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has declined to investigate Mayor John Whitmire’s $60,000 taxpayer-funded contract for a city podcast, saying a complaint filed by the Houston Progressive Caucus falls outside its authority.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said Wednesday he would pursue the revival of reconciliation policies toward North Korea and renewable energy initiatives championed by former President Moon Jae-in, during a luncheon meeting at Cheong Wa Dae.
The Vatican on Thursday declared the Society of St. Pius X (SSPX) in schism and excommunicated six bishops after the traditionalist group consecrated four new bishops without Pope Leo XIV’s approval, escalating its response beyond the penalties prescribed under canon law.
The World Health Organization (WHO) on Thursday officially declared the deadly hantavirus outbreak linked to the cruise ship MV Hondius over, after the last person under quarantine tested negative and was cleared to return home.
Alex Eala kept her breakthrough Wimbledon campaign alive after rallying past Maya Joint on Thursday to reach the third round, where a blockbuster showdown with defending champion Iga Swiatek awaits.
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday welcomed the Philippines’ elevation to upper-middle-income status, describing it as a vote of confidence in the country’s economy that would help attract more investments, create quality jobs and expand opportunities for Filipinos.
Ateneo de Manila University President Fr. Roberto Yap on Thursday said the university will continue cooperating with authorities after the Philippine National Police recommended the filing of criminal charges over the drowning deaths of two student-athletes during a team-building activity.