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‘Trivago guy’ actor Tim Williams charged with driving while intoxicated: Authorities
Actor Tim Williams, better known as the guy who starred in a series of ads for Trivago.com, was arrested in Houston and charged with driving while intoxicated after police said they found him unconscious behind the wheel of a car on Wednesday afternoon.
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Correction: Petrochemical Fire-Texas story
Officials say efforts continue to drain a damaged tank that contains flammable gas following a massive fire at a Houston-area petrochemical complex, after other tanks leaked product prompting a partial closure of the Houston Ship Channel.
4 weeks ago -
Body recovered after a cargo plane crashes in water near Houston
The plane was traveling from Miami to Houston when it crashed Saturday about 40 miles southeast of George Bush Intercontinental Airport. Only one body has been found so far, Chambers County Sheriff Brian Hawthorne said.
2 months ago -
Sheriff: No likely survivors in jetliner crash near Houston
A Boeing 767 cargo jetliner heading to Houston with three people aboard disintegrated after crashing Saturday into a bay east of the city, according to a Texas sheriff.
2 months ago -
Caged tiger discovered in abandoned Houston home by marijuana smoker
A person attempting to smoke marijuana in an abandoned house ended up finding a tiger instead, according to the Houston Police Department.
2 months ago -
New measles cases discovered in Houston amid outbreaks elsewhere
Three new cases of measles were confirmed by health officials in Houston on Monday, making it the latest city to have the once-eliminated disease appear in recent weeks.
2 months ago -
A shattered community says final goodbye to 7-year-old Jazmine Barnes
Today, relatives and friends will say their final goodbyes to the 7-year-old Texas girl, who was fatally shot while riding in a car with her mother and sisters last month.
3 months ago -
Former President George HW Bush’s funeral in Texas (Photos)
Former President George H.W. Bush was honored at a funeral in Houston, Texas, Thursday before being taken by train to College Station to be laid to rest. In between, people lined the tracks to pay respects. See photos.
4 months ago -
Woman meets her biological father after unexpected DNA test kit results
“There was never any question about my paternity,” Sabrina Payne said. “When I figured out we weren’t biologically related, it was like somebody just punches you in the stomach.”
5 months ago -
Oliver, surging Houston look for a win vs struggling Navy
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — Mired in a three-game losing streak and desperate to get some production from its struggling offense, Navy faces the unenviable task of going up against surging Houston and standout defensive tackle…
6 months ago -
Renowned Texas heart transplant program suspends operations
A Houston hospital has suspended all medical procedures in its renowned heart transplant program following the deaths this year of at least three patients and the departure of several senior physicians.
11 months ago -
How to help hurricane victims
However people decide to help, money is the best way to give right now, said Ashley Post of Charity Navigator, a nonprofit that evaluates and ranks charities.
2 years ago -
Harvey aftermath: Days after the storm, flooding devastation continues (Photos)
Nearly a week after Harvey crashed into the Texas coastline, the Houston area is beginning its slow recovery from the storm’s catastrophic damage.
2 years ago -
Area restaurants raise funds for Harvey victims
Area restaurants are doing their part to help victims of Harvey by participating in DC Dines Out for Houston. They are donating part of their proceeds on Aug. 31 to relief agencies.
2 years ago -
From Bullock to DiCaprio, a look at stars’ Harvey donations
Numerous celebrities have pledged sizable amounts to charities. Scroll through the gallery to see the stars who have publicly pledged to donate and how much they say they plan to pony up.
2 years ago
