White Sox claim 1B AJ Reed off waivers from Astros

The Chicago White Sox have claimed first baseman A.J. Reed off waivers from the Houston Astros and have assigned him to Triple-A Charlotte.

2 young children, 2 adults burned after fireworks went off in road rage shooting

Two young children suffered “extensive” burns and their parents were also injured when someone fired shots into their vehicle, causing fireworks to go off inside it, Harris County deputies say.

Police guard ice cream aisle in market following viral Blue Bell ice cream licking video

A police department in Texas posted a photo of its officers standing guard in a supermarket’s frozen dessert section following a viral video of a woman licking a tub of Blue Bell ice cream and putting it back on the shelf, which has apparently prompted copycats to try and make it the next viral social media challenge.

Boy ties shoe of Honor Guard member taking part in 4th of July parade

A North Texas boy is being praised on social media for helping out an Honor Guard member whose shoe came untied during the Arlington Independence Day Parade.

Suspect who licked Blue Bell ice cream ID'd as juvenile; Won't be charged as adult

Police say they have spoken with the suspect in a viral video seen licking a tub of Blue Bell ice cream before putting it back in the store's freezer, and have identified her as a juvenile.

Police identify suspect in viral Blue Bell ice cream licking video

Authorities say a viral video of a woman licking a container of Blue Bell ice cream and putting it back on a store shelf happened at a Walmart in East Texas — and investigators believe they have identified the alleged culprit.

Images show migrants pleading for help in ‘dangerous' overcrowded detention facilities

A “management alert” with images of detained migrants pleading for help in South Texas was released Tuesday from the Department of Homeland Security’s Office of Inspector General.

Huffman, 12 other parents to plead guilty in college scheme

Actress Felicity Huffman and a dozen other prominent parents have agreed to plead guilty in the sweeping college admissions cheating scam that has ensnared wealthy families and athletic coaches at some of the nation's most selective universities, federal authorities said Monday.

E-cig battery explodes in man's pocket

A Splendora man is badly burned when the battery to his electronic cigarette exploded in his pants. Not only did his leg catch on fire, but so did part of the vehicle he was driving.