Read the latest news from regional and global sources, presenting different voices and perspectives.
Texas girl Khaleesi Cortez on life support due to rare heart condition
Four-year-old Khaleesi Marie Cortez is fighting to survive after five heart surgeries for hypoplastic left heart syndrome at Texas Children’s Hospital. SAN ANTONIO — Khaleesi Marie Cortez was born with hypoplastic left heart syndrome, a condition...
Texas officer and K-9 shot in manhunt for armed suspect Bobby Michael Dennis
Police say an officer and K-9 were shot in Texas during the search for armed suspect Bobby Michael Dennis. The officer is stable, and the K-9 is being treated. JACKSONVILLE, Texas — Multiple agencies are responding after an officer and a K-9 unit...
Texans QB C.J. Stroud leaves loss against Broncos with a concussion
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston’s C.J. Stroud sustained a concussion after hitting his head hard on the ground at the end of a run in the second quarter of Sunday's 18-15 loss to Denver. The team announced just after halftime that he had a concussion and...
Texans QB C.J. Stroud's rough 2025 continues after exiting with concussion vs. Broncos
Things haven't gone to plan for Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud this season. Through his first seven starts, the 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year went 3-4 and took 15 sacks. Now, he has suffered a significant injury. Early in the second...
Broncos analysis: Zach Allen, Denver defensive front dominate Houston, help cover loss of star CB Pat Surtain II
HOUSTON — Zach Allen swam to his left, then back to his right. The Broncos defensive lineman powered one final time past Houston left guard Laken Tomlinson, wrapped one big arm around Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills, and, in the process, set...
Whitney Houston fans slam Winnie Harlow for 'turning her pain into a Halloween costume'
By DEIRDRE DURKAN-SIMONDS, US ASSOCIATE SHOWBUSINESS EDITOR Published: 18:50 EDT, 2 November 2025 | Updated: 19:14 EDT, 2 November 2025 Winnie Harlow is facing fierce backlash after recreating one of the most vulnerable chapters of Whitney...
CJ Stroud injury: Texans QB ruled out vs Broncos; Week 10 status update out
CJ Stroud injury update: The Houston Texans quarterback has been ruled out of the Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos on Sunday. He sustained a concussion after hitting his head on the turf at the end of the second quarter. The team announced...
CJ Stroud concussion latest as Texans QB forced out of game after awkward hit
CJ Stroud suffered a concussion after he was rocked by a hit by Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine(Image: Getty Images) CJ Stroud is expected to miss the Houston Texans’ next game at least after suffering a concussion. On Sunday in Week 9,...
Bethesda Health Clinic holding liquidation sale for old Hollywood Theater items
Several Hollywood Theater items up for sale include neon signs, marquee boxes, theater seating and more theater memorabilia from when the theater was in operation. TYLER, Texas — The Bethesda Health Clinic is opening a liquidation sale as they...
Tragedy as 2 young boys die & their 3 sisters fight for life after Texas police car crashes into family vehicle
A TEXAS family has been left devastated after a Baytown Police Department patrol car crashed into their minivan, killing two young boys and critically injuring their three sisters. The collision occurred just after 7 p.m. on October 23 at an...
New cafe opens in Downtown Texarkana with a 'bougie vintage vibe'
TEXARKANA, Ark. (KTAL/KMSS) – The newest local business in Downtown Texarkana held their soft opening on Saturday, November 1st. "The main vision was that it would be a place that people could sit and stay and bring people to downtown… Now...
Steve McMichael Selected for Texas Sports Hall of Fame Induction
AUSTIN, Texas – Steve McMichael, a Texas Longhorn legend, has been chosen for posthumous induction into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame for the 2026 class. The Texas Sports Hall of Fame Board of Trustees announced the news on Thursday. McMichael...
Blue Alert issued for man accused of shooting East Texas police officer
JACKSONVILLE, Texas - A man is on the run after allegedly shooting a police officer in Jacksonville, Texas. The Texas Department of Public Safety issued a Blue Alert for the suspect's capture Sunday evening. What we know: Bobby Michael Dennis, 64,...
Winners and losers from the Broncos’ victory over the Texans
The Broncos win another close one, win their 6th straight game, and improve to 7-2 on the year. We saw the offense struggle throughout most of the game once again, but Bo Nix led another 4th quarter comeback and did just enough to get the offense...
Patient Gonzaga trio eager to make debuts in Monday’s opener against Texas Southern
If the seven- to eight-month period that constitutes college basketball’s offseason feels like an eternity, try putting yourself in the shoes of Gonzaga’s Steele Venters, Braeden Smith and Jalen Warley. Eons and eternities have gone by since all...
Texans QB C.J. Stroud Ruled Out With Concussion Versus Broncos
Getty C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans walks off the field after being defeated by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. The Houston Texans await with bated breath for an update on quarterback C.J. Stroud, who took a big hit during the Week 9 contest...
PHOTOS: Denver Broncos top Houston Texans 18-15 in NFL Week 9
Zach Allen (99) of the Denver Broncos knocks down Davis Mills (10) of the Houston Texans as he gets off an incomplete pass during the fourth quarter of the Broncos’ 18-15 win at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. (Photo by...
Black Women for Wellness Action Project Backs Yes on Prop 50
By Niele Anderson, BPUSA Contributor (NNPA) – Black women are disproportionately impacted by healthcare due to systemic inequities, resulting in higher maternal mortality rates, disparities in accessing care, and negative experiences with...
Suspected DWI crash in southwest Houston kills 3, police say
HOUSTON - Three people are dead, and a suspect is in a hospital after a crash in southwest Houston that impacted five vehicles overnight, according to police. What we know: The crash was reported shortly before 1:30 a.m. Sunday in the 12300 block...