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Rattlesnakes often hide in rural Texas homes, but few are discovered peering up from a toilet.
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Rattlesnakes often hide in rural Texas homes, but few are discovered peering up from a toilet.
The wife of Travis County Commissioner Gerald Daugherty is pleading with voters to check off her husbands's name next week-- so he can get out of the house!
A Texas school district says a high school student has died after competing in a swim meet.
A West Texas judge has decided 11 children of a couple who've faced child welfare investigations in three states will remain in state custody for now.
Authorities say a 7-month-old boy died after being left all day in a hot sport utility vehicle in a San Antonio-area Wal-Mart parking lot.
The pilot of a hot air balloon that crashed in Texas, killing all 16 people aboard, was convicted of drunken driving at least four times in Missouri and twice spent time in prison, court records show.
Police say a Houston-area woman fatally shot her two adult daughters before officers shot and killed her.
The NFL is making moves. It was recently announced that the Pro Bowl will be moving locations and now the plans for the NFL Draft moving to a new city are under way.
Students took an unusual approach to learning when an apparent dissected cat turned into some jump roping fun.
A rodent was allegedly found in a three year old's Dr. Pepper in Texas. Pictures of the gross incident were shared on Facebook by his grandfather John Graves.
Mark Trumbo has fit right in with the free-swinging Baltimore Orioles, going deep twice on Friday to increase his home run total to five in his last five contests.
Mark Trumbo hit two of Baltimore's four home runs in a nine-run seventh inning. and the Orioles beat the Texas Rangers 11-5 on Friday night.
The Orioles look to snap their modest skid and even their four-game series with the host Texas Rangers when the clubs meet on Friday at Globe Life Park in Arlington.
The Orioles will attempt to start another winning streak on Thursday when they visit the Texas Rangers, who saw their chance at a series sweep come to an end on Wednesday as well.
A practical guide for visitors who have just 48 hours to visit the beautiful city of Austin, Texas
Google says it will begin testing its self-driving cars in Kirkland, Washington.
A profile on five of the best BBQ cities in America
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A look at five must-see sites along one of America's most famous highways -- Route 66
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Leonys Martin ended a scoreless duel with an RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Texas Rangers beat the Baltimore Orioles 2-0 Thursday night behind a dominant pitching performance by Yovani Gallardo and three relievers.
A Texas man has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for illegally exporting night vision devices through eBay sales.
Enjoy a romantic weekend getaway for two, or for the whole family at any of these wonderful destination cities. With lots of activities, romantic spots and other hidden fun, you'll be planning another trip out there as soon as possible.
A Texas woman convicted in the suburban Maryland shooting deaths of two children, their mother and their aunt has been sentenced to life in prison.
Conference play will begin picking up this week, but there will also be some key non-conference match-ups as well. Defending SEC champion Auburn heads to Kansas State for a Thursday night match-up. This could be the Big 12's last chance to leave a huge impression on the selection committee.
Baltimore leaders have decided not to renew the city's controversial agreement with Baltimore Gas and Electric that allowed the company to make infrastructure investments to the underground utility network.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has signed an executive order aimed at increasing oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the county.
Baltimore's Emmanuel Episcopal Church is having a special performance this weekend to celebrate Pride Month.
A man has been pronounced dead after a shooting in Baltimore County's Towson Circle.
The attorney for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter argued that she is incompetent to stand trial.
The attorney for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter argued that she is incompetent to stand trial.
Saturday is shaping-up to be the hottest day.
Baltimore leaders have decided not to renew the city's controversial agreement with Baltimore Gas and Electric that allowed the company to make infrastructure investments to the underground utility network.
Anne Arundel County Executive Steuart Pittman has signed an executive order aimed at increasing oversight of Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity in the county.
Five men were injured in three separate shootings that were reported overnight in Baltimore, city police said Friday morning.
Marylanders are reacting to the United States and Israel's military strike on Iran.
The Ravens said they "clearly made an error" and won't appeal the ruling.
A Howard County Police officer responded to a call last weekend that really got his goat.
Chilly night ahead with some frost possible west of I-95. Warmer weather returns this weekend.
Storm threat continues Thursday with high heat added to the mix too during the afternoon.
Beezee Sensory in Maryland is celebrating its one-year anniversary.
The City of Baltimore is still accepting vendor applications for this year's AFRAM festival. Here's how you can sign up.
Harford Community College designs its travel program making it easy for people to explore museums, theaters, historical sites, and Instagram-worthy destinations without the stress of driving, planning, or organizing logistics themselves.
The 39th Annual LakeFest is returning to Columbia, Maryland from June 12 to June 14.
Aminta H. Breaux, president of Bowie State, stops by on WJZ AT 9 to tout the college's historic 2026 commencement ceremony, the legacy of Maryland's oldest HBCU, and more.
Coby Mayo hit a bases-clearing double in a six-run first inning to help the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 8-2 on Thursday.
Wilyer Abreu hit a two-run homer, Payton Tolle pitched six scoreless innings and the Red Sox beat the Orioles 8-1 on Wednesday.
Raiders star pass rusher Maxx Crosby said Wednesday he has moved on since his trade to Baltimore was nixed in March by the Ravens, and his focus is on getting ready for another season in Las Vegas.
Pete Alonso hit a two-run homer and Shane Baz pitched seven solid innings as the Baltimore Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-2 on Tuesday night.
Pro Football Hall of Famer Raymond Berry, a former Baltimore Colts star and New England Patriots head coach, has died, his family said. He was 93.
The money will fund new and existing coal plants, as well as an export terminal in Oakland, California.
A federal district judge granted Kilmar Abrego Garcia's motion to dismiss two criminal charges on the grounds his prosecution was vindictive and selective.
Tulsi Gabbard is resigning as the director of national intelligence after her husband was diagnosed with a rare form of bone cancer.
The $1.776 billion fund, which is part of the agreement to settle Trump's lawsuit against the IRS and Treasury Dept., is to be used to compensate those who claim that the government weaponized the legal system against them.
The operator of the Dali, a container ship that lost power and slammed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge in 2024, killing six people, is facing federal charges.
Nearly 200 families were expected to shop at the 10th annual Christmas Store, hosted by the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and The Foundry Church on Friday.
After a loved one became a victim of sexual assault, a Maryland family is on a mission to prevent it among teens.
Over 400 future star chefs took over Baltimore on Saturday for a National Culinary Cook-off.
Chopped Broadway Bodega & Deli is making its mark as the first Black- and women-owned bodega in Fells Point, bringing the unmistakable flavors of a classic New York bodega to Baltimore.
'I Believe in Me Girls' held its fifth annual workshop on Saturday to empower young women while introducing them to a variety of career opportunities in the creative industry.
Senator Kagan said this bill will limit what she calls "bait and switch" and price gouging.
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management increased the State Activation Level from Normal to Partial on Friday morning in response to a Microsoft outage that has paralyzed systems worldwide.
Neighbors in one west Baltimore neighborhood are figuring out what to do for groceries, due to the Giant Food location in Edmondson Village closing next month.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
The U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration is asking to move marijuana to Schedule III, alongside ketamine and some anabolic steroids
The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette will stay open after it was sold to a nonprofit.
New flights to both U.S. and Caribbean destinations are coming to BWI in 2026.
After three decades of serving customers on the Baltimore waterfront, The Cheesecake Factory is closing its Inner Harbor location.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
The Baltimore Tech Hub, one of 31 federal "Tech Hubs" designated last year, was skipped for a cut of $504 million in the first round of funding for the program.
Two New Jersey residents were potentially exposed to a person infected with hantavirus, according to health officials.
Staff at Sinai Hospital's Neonatal Intensive Care Unit say they are seeing double as they care for five sets of twins at once.
A proposed bill in Maryland could make it easier for diners to spot unhealthy menu items before they order.
Mixed nuts from Ohio-based Mellace Family Brands sold at some Wegmans stores could be tainted with Salmonella, FDA warns.
The company voluntarily issued the recall on September 23.
"The Late Show" host Stephen Colbert is marking the end of an iconic late-night franchise on CBS.
Bobby J. Brown's breakout role was as a police officer on HBO's "The Wire." He appeared in 12 episodes across four seasons.
Bad Bunny took the stage at halftime for the 2026 Super Bowl. Here's who else performed at Super Bowl 60.
Music's biggest night returned Sunday with the 68th annual Grammy Awards. Here is how to watch and stream and what to know.
James Ransone, the actor who played Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO series "The Wire" and appeared in many other TV shows and movies, has died.
Cutter Martin has your Friday evening forecast | 6/5/2026
Hot weather will stick around Maryland through the weekend.
Saturday is shaping-up to be the hottest day.
WJZ-TV meteorologist Steve Sosna has your latest weather forecast.
Temperatures head toward 90s this weekend in Maryland
A federal judge has declared some parts of a lawsuit against Howard County moot in a decision filed Thursday.
The attorney for a Maryland mother accused of killing her 3-year-old daughter argued that she is incompetent to stand trial.
A man has been pronounced dead after a shooting in Baltimore County's Towson Circle.
County executive Steuart Pittman signs executive order aimed at increasing oversight of ICE
Howard County students celebrate graduation day for oysters and help restore the bay