Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, knock out power to 900,000 homes and businesses

HOUSTON (AP) — Fast-moving thunderstorms pummeled southeastern Texas on Thursday for the second time this month, killing at least four people, blowing out windows in high-rise buildings, downing trees and knocking out power to more than 900,000 homes and businesses in the Houston area. ...

At least 4 killed as powerful storms move through Houston, mayor's office says

Lawyers discuss role classified documents may play in bribery case against US Rep Cuellar of Texas

HOUSTON (AP) — Prosecutors and defense attorneys on Thursday discussed whether classified documents might play a role in the planned trial of U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, who is facing federal bribery and conspiracy charges over accusations he accepted nearly $600,000 in bribes from an...

Texas judge orders new election after GOP lawsuit challenged 2022 election result in Houston area

HOUSTON (AP) — A Texas judge has ruled in favor of a Republican candidate challenging the results in a 2022 judicial race and ordered that a new election be held in the nation’s third-most populous county, a Democratic stronghold that’s been beset by GOP efforts to dictate how ballots are...

Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of off-duty New Orleans officer and his friend in Houston

HOUSTON (AP) — A man has pleaded guilty in the fatal shooting of an off-duty New Orleans police officer and his friend during a holdup at a Houston restaurant in 2021, prosecutors announced Wednesday. As part of a plea agreement, Frederick Jackson pleaded guilty to two murder...

Ziopharm: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Alaunos Therapeutics, Inc. (TCRT) on Wednesday reported a loss of $1.7 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had a loss of 11 cents. The drug developer posted revenue of $1,000 in the...

Trial for final wrongful death suit in Astroworld concert crowd crush is set for September

HOUSTON (AP) — The one remaining wrongful death lawsuit filed after 10 people were killed during a deadly crowd crush at the 2021 Astroworld music festival has been set for trial in civil court in September, a judge said Tuesday. State District Judge Kristen Hawkins scheduled jury...

Chesapeake Granite Wash: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Chesapeake Granite Wash Trust (CHKR) on Monday reported profit of $1.2 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had profit of 3 cents. The owner of royalty interests in oil and natural gas...

Salarius: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Salarius Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (SLRX) on Monday reported a loss of $1.7 million in its first quarter. The Houston-based company said it had a loss of 41 cents per share. _____ This story was generated by Automated...

Talen Energy: Q1 Earnings Snapshot

HOUSTON (AP) — HOUSTON (AP) — Talen Energy (TLNE) on Monday reported profit of $294 million in its first quarter. On a per-share basis, the Houston-based company said it had net income of $4.84. Earnings, adjusted for non-recurring gains, were $1.88 per share. The...