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15+ hour, 33+ min ago   (321+ words) Port Houston today announced findings from a new Martin Associates economic impact study showing marine cargo activity through the public and private facilities along the Houston Ship Channel, collectively known as the Port of Houston, supported $986.9 billion in total U.S. annual…...

3+ hour, 26+ min ago   (1319+ words) Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement. Known for her curvy physique, massive blonde wigs and skin-tight outfits that served her self-deprecating wit, she was among the most beloved personalities in music and beyond…...

1+ day, 34+ min ago   (419+ words) The Texas Rangers (66-66) visit the Chicago White Sox (68-63) for the second game of a 3-game set Tuesday in Chicago, Illinois. The first pitch from Rate Field is slated for 7:40 p.m. ET. Let's analyze MLB odds around the Rangers vs. White Sox…...

8+ min ago   (421+ words) There are big expectations for the Houston Cougars' offense to go to another level this season, and a huge reason behind that is the growth of senior quarterback Conner Weigman. After going through what was a healthy offseason program that…...

4+ hour, 26+ min ago   (271+ words) Austin Attalah had a national stage for his college commitment. The Orange Lutheran (CA) offensive tackle announced Tuesday, Aug. 25, that he is committing to Texas Tech, choosing the Red Raiders over finalists Texas and USC during an appearance on The…...

37+ min ago   (465+ words) Smoke from the Ross Fire forms a mushroom over Palo Pinto. A fast-moving wildfire has scorched more than 50,000 acres in Texas, damaging several structures and forcing evacuations west of Fort Worth. The Ross Fire tore through Palo Pinto County before…...

1+ hour, 17+ min ago   (586+ words) Derick Garcia has joined KPRC 2 in Houston as the stations prepares to launch a new accountability news program. Even more new faces are joining KPRC 2 as the Houston TV station builds out a new accountability news team amid a year…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (1100+ words) The Ross Fire has ballooned to 50,000 acres in North Texas, prompting mandatory and recommended evacuations as firefighters battle fast-moving flames in Palo Pinto County. The fire began the afternoon of Aug. 24 west of Palo Pinto, an unincorporated community about 80 miles…...

6+ hour, 10+ min ago   (410+ words) Las autoridades ordenaron evacuaciones el martes en una zona rural de Texas donde un incendio forestal ha crecido enormemente, arrasando tierras y obligando a escuelas a retrasar o cancelar las clases. El incendio, que comenzó a primera hora de la…...

1+ day, 2+ hour ago   (242+ words) A Texas wildfire has set tens of thousands of acres ablaze and forced people to evacuate their homes. As of Tuesday, Aug. 25, the fire consumed around 50,000 acres, according to USA TODAY's data. It is 5% contained. The fire is located near…...