Houston woman sues apartment complex after alleged mold exposure hospitalizes her and infant niece

Dionanna Bailey claims toxic mold caused double pneumonia and permanent lung damage for her and 8-month-old niece. HOUSTON — A Houston woman is suing her former apartment complex, alleging that toxic mold in her unit at The Reserve at Westwood Apartments sent both her and her 8-month-old niece to the hospital with serious health complications, … Read more

During largest-ever July 4 travel weekend, American Airlines rolls out new tech to prevent missed connections

American Airlines is expecting a record-setting holiday travel weekend, and they’re hoping a new technology will help passengers travel smoothly. DALLAS — American Airlines is expecting a record-setting weekend as travel picks up for the Fourth of July holiday, and they’re rolling out a new technology to save passengers and the airline time.  American Airlines … Read more

Dolly Parton Reading Program could come to Midland County

The program promotes literacy to children from birth through age four. MIDLAND COUNTY, Texas — Midland County could soon get the Dolly Parton Reading Program. At the Midland County Commissioners’ Court meeting on Tuesday, they received a presentation from the Literacy Coalition of the Permian Basin in collaboration with the Dolly Parton reading group on … Read more

Texas boaters urged to fight spread of invasive lake species

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department share how boaters and paddlers can protect lakes from aquatic invasive species. AUSTIN, Texas — As boat season hits full speed this summer, the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) officials is sounding the alarm: harmful aquatic invasive species such as giant salvinia and zebra mussels are continuing to … Read more

Chinese nationals in Houston, Oregon arrested for alleged spy operations in US

Liren “Ryan” Lai, 39, traveled to Houston on a tourist visa in April, the USAO said. Yuance Chen, from Oregon, also faces federal charges of spying. HOUSTON — Two Chinese nationals in Houston and Oregon were arrested on Friday, June 27, and charged with carrying out clandestine operations on behalf of their native China. The … Read more