George Floyd's funeral to be held in Houston on June 9

George Floyd's funeral will be held in Houston on Tuesday, June 9, after a public viewing on Monday evening. There will also be memorial services in Minneapolis and North Carolina.

States accused of fudging or bungling COVID-19 case numbers to make things look better than they are

As large parts of the U.S. ease their lockdowns against the coronavirus, public health officials in some states are being accused of bungling infection statistics or even deliberately using a little sleight of hand to make things look better than they are.

El Paso Walmart shooting victim dies, death toll now 23

Garcia and his wife Jessica Coca Garcia were fundraising for their daughter’s soccer team in the Walmart parking lot when the suspected gunman opened fire that Saturday morning.

Texas women stage 'wedding dress Wednesday' photo shoot while social distancing

A group of women in Texas recently rocked their wedding dresses once again for a socially-distanced photoshoot to lift spirits in their tight-knit neighborhood during the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas lieutenant governor says failing economy worse than the coronavirus

Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick raised eyebrows with his suggestion that he country get back to work and ignore medical advice to stay home.

CDC mistakenly releases San Antonio patient who later tests positive for Coronavirus

The patient was part of the group that came back from Wuhan, China over two weeks ago via a State Department chartered flight. According to the CDC, the patient was asymptomatic and had met all of the CDC's criteria for release.

Texas boy, 8, gets special adoption celebration after spending half his life in foster care

In a video posted on Twitter by adoption agency Bucker International, a smiling Nike is seen being embraced by loved ones on his special day and even dancing in celebration.

Texas restaurant opens early for 3-year-old cancer patient: 'It's just really amazing what they did'

The restaurant immediately arranged to open early for Adelaide and her family to have a private meal, disinfecting the dining area and decorating a table with pink accents, celebrating Adelaide’s favorite color.

Officials confirm 15th U.S. case of coronavirus infection in San Antonio

Officials have confirmed another case of coronavirus infection in the U.S. and this latest one is a U.S. evacuee from China in Texas.

Texas girl adorably sings 'Frozen' song while wearing Elsa costume in snow

In a Facebook video posted by Madelyn’s mother, Kristi Michele, the young "Frozen" fan is dressed in an Elsa costume – crown and all – as she gives the performance of a lifetime.

2 women killed, child hurt in shooting at college dormitory in Texas

Two women were killed and a child was wounded in a shooting Monday morning at a university dormitory in Texas, officials said.

Former University of Houston baseball captain 1 of 9 on chopper with Kobe Bryant

Altobelli and members of his family were passengers in the helicopter accident that also claimed the lives of the other victims, including Bryant and his daughter, Gianna, on Sunday morning in Calabasas, California.

Several Dodgers go public, peeved by Astros' cheating scam

Despite being eager to focus on the upcoming season, several Dodgers publicly for the first time expressed annoyance at the Astros for the sign-stealing system used during the 2017 season, when Houston beat them in seven games in the World Series.

Teen at center of dreadlocks controversy withdraws from Barbers Hill ISD

The high school senior at the middle of a controversy surrounding the length of his dreadlocks has withdrawn from Barbers Hill ISD, his parents say.