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Amber Alert issued for 18-month-old boy canceled

An Amber Alert issued by the Harris County Sheriff's Office for an 18-month-old boy has canceled after the child was found in safe condition. More>>

Boy Scout leaders to vote on lifting gay ban

As protesters made one last stand, the Boy Scouts of America's leadership began a conference Wednesday that was expected to culminate in a long-anticipated vote on whether to allow openly gay Scouts - a decision that,... More>>

Weiner launches comeback bid to become NYC mayor

Anthony Weiner knows there may be a lot of New Yorkers who would never consider voting for him again, but he says he's running for mayor because he wants to bring his ideas to the fore - and win. More>>

Okla. tornado damage: Thousands of homes, $1.5-$2B

The tornado that struck an Oklahoma City suburb this week may have created $2 billion or more in damage as it tore through as many as 13,000 homes, multiple schools and a hospital, officials said Wednesday as they gave the... More>>

Five ways to avoid colon cancer and heart disease

Colon cancer is one of the most prevalent types of cancer. It's the second deadliest disease, but it's entirely preventable! A local man has been fighting it for years. More>>

Law aimed at psychotropic drugs given to foster children

While in CPS custody, Rachael's parents say they didn't see her for two months. What they saw then was a drooling, lethargic, emaciated looking little girl. More>>

'MasterChef' season 3 winner to open restaurant in Houston

Killer of off-duty Houston officer loses appeal

The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has rejected an appeal from a Vietnamese refugee sent to death row for the slaying of a Houston police officer shot during a robbery while working his off hours as a clerk at his... More>>

Astros president Reid Ryan describes his plan for the team

Solar plane departs Phoenix on 2nd leg of US trip

A solar-powered plane is flying from Arizona to Texas on the second leg of a trip across the United States. More>>

FEMA Chief: Feds won't go 'when the cameras leave'

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency says U.S. officials are "going neighborhood to neighborhood" to make sure Oklahoma gets the help it needs. More>>

Parents face tough choice when tornadoes bear down

With an ominous storm approaching, the Moore Public School District flashed a text alert to parents: "We are currently holding all students until the current storm danger is over. Students are being released to parents only... More>>

Houston reacts to Superbowl LI coming to town

"It's our honor to say that yes we have the 2017 Super Bowl back in Texas." said Mayor Annise Parrker. More>>

Houston awarded Super Bowl LI

The NFL's owners voted to award Super Bowl LI in 2017 to Houston at the league meetings on Tuesday in Boston. More>>