Minnesota man wins world championship with pumpkin weighing 2,471 pounds

A Minnesota horticulture teacher has remained the reigning champion of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California. HALF MOON BAY, Calif. — A Minnesota horticulture teacher remained the reigning champion Monday of an annual pumpkin-weighing contest in Northern California where his massive gourds have won the top prize four years in a row. Travis Gienger, of … Read more

VIDEO: Multiple cars catch fire at Galleria-area apartment complex

HFD officials said they think the fire was accidental and started from a mechanical or electrical issue on one of the vehicles. HOUSTON — Several cars caught fire in the parking lot of a Galleria-area apartment complex Monday morning. This happened on Yorktown Street north of Westheimer Road. The Houston Fire Department said crews got … Read more

Bexar County party chairs share expectations for candidates Cruz and Allred ahead of Tuesday night debate

The debate comes at a crucial time with early voting a week away and Election Day three weeks away. BEXAR COUNTY, Texas — All eyes are on the Texas Senate race, as the countdown begins for the only debate between Republican Incumbent Senator Ted Cruz and Democratic North Texas Congressman Colin Allred. The two will … Read more