More women are defying traditional beauty standards and finding empowerment by going without hair on their heads.

Alyssa Thomas scores 23 points, and DeWanna Bonner hits clutch 3-pointers in the fourth quarter as the Phoenix Mercury rally from a 13-point deficit to beat the Minnesota Lynx 86-81 in Game 4.

Alyssa Thomas took back the WNBA single-season assist record, topping Caitlin Clark’s mark of 337 set last season.

Olympic champion Gabby Thomas will miss track’s world championships with an Achilles injury she’s been dealing with since May.

A two-year delay on new mercury rules benefits coal-fired power plants, while chemical plants got an exemption from stricter air pollution standards.

Former NHL goaltender Wayne Thomas, who went on to have a lengthy career in hockey as a coach and an executive, has died from cancer.

The University of Pennsylvania has changed three school records set by transgender swimmer Lia Thomas.

A line of storms that rolled through Oakmont between the second and third rounds hardly seemed to make an impact at the U.S. Open.

Lawmakers tried to tackle the problem of truancy and chronic absenteeism in Texas during the last legislative session, but many proposed laws failed to pass. However, one bill is now on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk waiting to be signed.

A sports bettor who heckled Olympic champion sprinter Gabby Thomas during a Grand Slam Track event in Philadelphia has been banned by the betting site FanDuel Sportsbook.

The 2024-25 athletics year is wrapping up soon as soon let out for summer break. Before the student-athletes go on hiatus, some programs are still chasing championship dreams.

Paris Saint-Germain weathered one attack after another and showed remarkable adaptability to hold off and defeat an inspired Arsenal 2-1 to reach the Champions League final.

The Phoenix Mercury are finalizing a deal to acquire Alyssa Thomas from the Connecticut Sun.

Thomas Tuchel has been hired as England coach and will take on the challenge of ending the national team’s decades-long wait for a trophy.

Alyssa Thomas had 19 points and 13 assists to help the Connecticut Sun sweep Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever out of the playoffs with an 87-81 win Wednesday night.

Tottenham forward Son Heung-min is the latest soccer star to publicly raise concerns over the number of games players are being asked to play.

It was a dramatic night for the United States in track and field at the Paris Olympics, and Algerian boxer Imane Khelif won gold after facing scrutiny over misconceptions about her sex.

American sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson has her first Olympic gold.

American sprint star Sha'Carri Richardson has her first Olympic gold.

Gabby Thomas has sped to the win in the women’s 200 meters at the 2024 Olympics.

Gabby Thomas has sped to the win in the women’s 200 meters at the 2024 Olympics.

Jordan Spieth became a footnote in history as the only player on the PGA Tour to twice play alongside someone who shot 59.

Transgender swimmer Lia Thomas has failed in her challenge against World Aquatics rules that stop her from competing in elite women’s races.

District F Council Member Thomas says she wants to bridge the educational gap by holding a workshop Saturday where homeowners can learn how to combat, through legal means, the growing number of short-term rentals used for house parties in their areas.

Many Houston residents have voiced their frustrations with short-term rentals being used as party houses, and a city council member is looking to educate and inform so homeowners have the legal tools necessary to fight back.

Former Kentucky swimmer Riley Gaines was among more than a dozen college athletes who filed a lawsuit against the NCAA, accusing it of violating their Title IX rights by allowing transgender woman Lia Thomas to compete at the national championships in 2022.

Kayla DiCello seized the accolades projected for some of her higher-profile counterparts by winning the uneven bars and floor exercise on the way to the all-around title at the USA Gymnastics Winter Cup on Saturday.

For years, churches and nonprofits have banded together money to bail out people from jail, often in time for Mother's Day or Father's Day.

An infant in Missouri died when her mother mistakenly put her down for a nap in an oven.

Bayou Firetruck is a Houston based firetruck ready to come to your next event, like birthday parties, tailgates, gender reveals, wedding send offs and more.

Christopher Nolan was still sleeping when his film, “Oppenheimer,” landed a leading 13 Academy Awards nominations Tuesday.

A Black woman hired by a northern Utah school district to investigate racial harassment complaints says that she also experienced discrimination from district officials.

The Culinary Workers Union in Las Vegas has reached a tentative deal with casino giant Caesars Entertainment that could help avert a sweeping strike.

Breanna Stewart won the WNBA’s Most Valuable Player award for the second time in her career Tuesday in a very close race.

Gabby Thomas held off Sha’Carri Richardson with the best time in the world this year to win the women’s 200 meters at the U.S. track and field championships.

Former NCAA gymnastics champion Trinity Thomas is making a push toward the 2024 Olympics.

WNBA career triple-double leader Alyssa Thomas of Connecticut was selected an All-Star reserve by the league’s coaches.

Alyssa Thomas has kept the Connecticut Sun competitive with her all-around play.

Big-name, nationally known musical artists are always part of the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

The Supreme Court is speaking with one voice in response to recent criticism of the justices’ ethical practices: No need to fix what isn’t broken.

Thomas is in third grade, but he reads as if he’s a few years younger.

Trinity Thomas of Florida tied the record with her 28th career perfect 10 and Oklahoma won its second consecutive team title at the NCAA women’s gymnastics championships.

A man has been accused of strangling his girlfriend in what he claims happened during a sex act Tuesday morning in Channelview, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Reactions are mixed as Houstonians discuss the possibility of the Texas Education Agency (TEA) taking over the state’s largest school district.

A suspect has died after a police chase that ended in a shootout in Sugar Land, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

A wide receiver who recently transferred to Georgia from Mississippi State has been arrested on felony and misdemeanor charges.

A Harris County judge made history Friday during her swearing-in ceremony.

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France has restarted a shuttered coal plant as part of emergency efforts to keep heat and electricity on this winter.

Lottery players hoping to win this week's massive Powerball jackpot might be smart to dream of an annuity, rather than a truckload of cash.

Think you’re a sure bet to win an estimated $1.2 billion Powerball jackpot.

Alyssa Thomas had 13 points, 14 rebounds and seven assists to help the United States beat Serbia 88-55 in the quarterfinals of the women’s World Cup.

The Americans have the stronger team and they looked the part at the Presidents Cup.

Breanna Stewart scored 22 points and Alyssa Thomas had 14 points, nine assists and seven rebounds in her debut for the United States, which beat Belgium 87-72 in its World Cup opener.

DeWanna Bonner and Courtney Williams each scored 19 points to help the Connecticut Sun rout the Chicago Sky 104-80 and force a decisive Game 5 in their WNBA playoffs semifinal series.

The greatest challenge in recent years for the only surviving battleship that served in both world wars has been a leaky hull that's raised concerns it could sink.

A Houston city council member said she’s taking steps to address concerns about public safety in her district, which includes areas of Alief and Westchase.

A Pearland mom was given the ultimate gift this Mother’s Day.

Lia Thomas took control in the final 100 yards of the 500-yard freestyle to make history Thursday as the first transgender woman to win an NCAA swimming championship.

University of Pennsylvania transgender swimmer Lia Thomas won her lone individual matchup of the week with Yale's Iszac Henig at the Ivy League championship, edging Henig to win the 100-meter freestyle.

There isn’t much to indicate anything other than a typical college swim meet is taking place this week at Harvard University’s Blodgett Pool.

Family and friends gathered Friday night to remember a man who was shot to death by officers from the Houston Police Department.

Harrowing tales of escape have emerged after a fire broke out in a New York City apartment building.

Houston city councilmember Tiffany Thomas said she is “suspicious” of the current management team at the Houston Airport System.

THE HOUSTON-AREA GIRLS BASKETBALL SCENE IS RICH IN TRADITION. MAYBE THE RICHEST IN THE COUNTRY.

Taylor Thomas can ball. She's one of the top 13-6A kill artists but you would never know it by her chill personalty. She can also run and jump as an integral part of the track and field team. She is also a stud on the powder puff football team and will not be beaten.

Houston police are searching for a 66-year-old woman last seen Aug. 4.

Councilmember Tiffany Thomas is improving the access to good-paying jobs to Houstonians.

The surge in COVID-19 infections across the U.S. has caused a shortage of nurses and other front-line staff in virus hot spots that can no longer keep up with the flood of unvaccinated patients.

Stephanie Simpson, U.S. equestrian Boyd Martin’s barn manager and head groom, takes you inside the Olympic equestrian stables to talk about the daunting task of shipping horses to the Games and the amount of care they require.

Elaine Thompson-Herah of Jamaica won the 200-meter gold medal to complete her second straight Olympic sprint sweep.

The speculation and rumors regarding the future of the University of Texas and the University of Oklahoma in the BIG 12 seem to be dominating most sports circles.

HOUSTON - If you would have told D'Asia Thomas four years ago that in a single week she would receive offers to play college basketball at SMU, North Texas, Wichita State and Oklahoma State University - she wouldn't have believed you.

Sprinter Gabby Thomas one day wants to work in health care.

While many Americans have a vast array of knowledge about Juneteenth, others don’t know as much about the holiday and the history behind it.

After a COVID-19 infection, many people are complaining about lingering symptoms of “brain fog.” It’s that sluggish, fuzzy feeling you get when you can’t think clearly, often felt while you’re sick.

One neurologist said she can tell by the weather forecast when she’ll be busy at work because stormy weather tends to increase migraines.

A bill in South Carolina that would greatly expand voting through no-excuse absentee ballots and eliminating witnesses for votes cast by mail got a hearing in the Republican dominated Legislature.

HOUSTON – Tuesday, April 2, 2021 is the highly anticipated return of the dating reality show “Ready to Love” by Record-breaking Hollywood producer Will Packer and hosted by Tommy Miles. “Ready to Love’s” most recent cycle helped make OWN #1 on Friday nights for African American viewers. Ready to Love (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Thomas “Nephew Tommy” Miles has built a career that encompasses radio, television, film and more. Thomas’ role as co-host of the nationally syndicated Steve Harvey Morning Show puts him in front of a live radio audience of more than 8 million listeners daily.

Shop SavvyFirst up, it’s an app called Shop Savvy. Shop Savvy works with you while you are in the store shopping for whatever you want. Melissa Thomas, a mother raising three teenage daughters in Katy, uses Shop Savvy all the time. Ad“I just went on the Shop Savvy app and scanned the barcode of the jeans I wanted,” Thomas said. The very same pair of jeans.”Get more info about Shop Savvy here.

FILE - Down judge Sarah Thomas is shown before an NFL football game between the Cleveland Browns and the Washington Football Team in Cleveland, in this Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020, file photo. Sarah Thomas will cap her sixth NFL season by becoming the first female to officiate the Super Bowl in NFL history. Thomas, a down judge, is part of the officiating crew announced Tuesday, Jan. 19, 2021, by the NFL. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)(Copyright 2020 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)

Sarah Thomas will cap her sixth NFL season by becoming the first female to officiate the Super Bowl in NFL history. (AP Photo/David Richard, File)NEW YORK – Sarah Thomas will cap her sixth NFL season by becoming the first female to officiate the Super Bowl in NFL history. “Sarah Thomas has made history again as the first female Super Bowl official,” said Troy Vincent, Sr., the NFL's executive vice resident of football operations. "Her elite performance and commitment to excellence has earned her the right to officiate the Super Bowl. This will be the first Super Bowl for Coleman as well as Thomas and second for Cheffers, Bryan, Baynes, Hall and Paganelli.

Thomas Fields was a city-ranked basketball prospect at Heights High School a few years back. Fields wanted to use the shooting machine at his high school, but he never had full access to it. He started the research and development on a portable shooting machine in his garage on the northside of Houston, and the rest is history. Creating a shooting machine that folds in a large duffle-bag, designed specifically to make basketball players, trainers and teams great. Consumers can purchase The GRIND Machine online for $1,595.00 and can expect delivery starting Spring 2021.

Vote for the VYPE San Antonio Preseason Boys Swimmer of the Year until December 28th! VYPE San Antonio Preseason Boys Swimmer of the Year Poll (Closes 12/28 at 11pm)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

Vote for the VYPE Austin Preseason Boys Swimmer of the Year until December 22nd! VYPE Austin Preseason Boys Swimmer of the Year Poll (Closes 12/22 at 11pm)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

The 2021 Texas high school soccer season is approaching. So, it's time to vote for the VYPE Austin Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year until December 11th at 11 p.m.VYPE Austin Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year (Poll closes 12/11 at 11 p.m.)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

The 2021 Texas high school soccer season is approaching. So, it's time to vote for the VYPE San Antonio Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year until December 11th at 11 p.m.VYPE San Antonio Preseason Boys Soccer Player of the Year (Poll closes 12/11 at 11 p.m.)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

Primary Health will turn three more facilities into COVID-19 clinics by Dec. 30 and has plans to change over more if needed. “I'm not at the hospitals,” said Dr. David Peterman, a pediatrician and CEO of Primary Health Medical Group. Health care workers would have to choose who gets treatment and who doesn’t. Nickolas Orr was one of two soldiers meeting patients in their cars outside the Primary Health clinic. Meanwhile, inside the Primary Health clinic, Thomas, the physician assistant, put on sterilized protective equipment as workers sanitized an exam room before the next patient.

A Houston program is providing one-on-one academic help to make sure students stay connected in a safe way. The Education Building at The Forge for families Center takes pride in assisting parents through the pandemic. They navigate students through the virtual learning process and help with homework and assignments. Thomas is the Program Director at the Forge for families Center. To learn more about the Forge for families center, click here.

IOC President Thomas Bach wearing a protective mask talks to journalists during a visit to Olympic and Paralympic Village in Tokyo Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2020. (Nicolas Datiche/Pool Photo via AP)TOKYO – As he toured the Athletes Village on Tuesday, IOC President Thomas Bach issued a gentle plea to all competitors to get vaccinated before the Tokyo Olympics — if a vaccine is available. In a more private setting, Bach has spoken directly about Olympic athletes’ responsibility to consider the vaccine. In an on-line session last month with the IOC’s Athletes’ Commission, Bach was asked — among other things — if athletes would be “forced” to be vaccinated. As well as the 11,000 Olympic athletes, there could be tens of thousands of officials, judges, VIPs, and media and broadcasters traveling to Japan for the games.

We're 10 weeks into the 2020 Texas high school football season, so it's time to crown the latest VYPE Austin UIL Football Player of the Week. Vote for the Austin area's top athletes until Monday November 9th at 11 p.m. To nominate an athlete for future poll consideration, please send player stats to @Texan8thGen in a Facebook message or tag VYPEATX with that information on Twitter by Monday at 11:59 a.m.VYPE Austin UIL Football Player of the Week (Closes 11/9 at 11 pm)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

Week 10 of the 2020 Texas high school football season was full of exciting plays. Watch the play of the week nominee highlights below and vote for your favorite until Thursday November 5th at 12:30 p.m.VYPE Week 10 Play of the Week Poll (Closes 11/5 at 12:30 p.m.)Watch the Play of the Week Highlight Nominees (by VYPE Media's Joshua Waclawczyk):Week 10 Plays of the Week www.youtube.comFor more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX and @VYPESATX Instagram and @VYPEATX and @VYPESATX Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

On Friday October 30th, UIL 14-4A Division II member Geronimo Navarro traveled from South Texas to Southeast Texas to play a non-district game against a SPC program in Houston Christian. Check out the game's VYPE Live highlights below. Navarro DEFEATS Houston Christian ||TXHSFB www.youtube.comFor more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media. Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

The 2020-2021 Texas high school boys basketball season tipped off with the first UIL team practices on Wednesday. With games right around the corner, vote for the VYPE Austin Preseason Boys Basketball Player of the Year until November 6th at 11 p.m.VYPE Austin Preseason Boys Basketball Player of the Year (Poll closes 11/6 at 11 p.m.)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

The 2020-2021 Texas high school boys basketball season tipped off with the first UIL team practices on Wednesday. With games right around the corner, vote for the VYPE San Antonio Preseason Boys Basketball Player of the Year until November 6th at 10 p.m.VYPE San Antonio Preseason Boys Basketball Player of the Year (Poll closes 11/6 at 10 p.m.)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

Week 9 of the 2020 Texas high school football season was full of exciting plays. Watch the play of the week nominee highlights below and vote for your favorite until Thursday October 29th at 2:30 p.m.VYPE Week 9 Play of the Week Poll (Closes 10/29 at 2:30 p.m.)Watch the Play of the Week Highlight Nominees:Week 9 Plays of the Week www.youtube.comFor more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX and @VYPESATX Instagram and @VYPEATX and @VYPESATX Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

The 2020-2021 Texas high school girls basketball season tipped off with the first UIL team practices on Wednesday. With games right around the corner, vote for the VYPE Austin Preseason Girls Basketball Player of the Year until October 30th at 11 p.m.VYPE Austin Preseason Girls Basketball Player of the Year (Poll closes 10/30 at 11 p.m.)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

The 2020-2021 Texas high school girls basketball season tipped off with the first UIL team practices on Wednesday. With games right around the corner, vote for the VYPE San Antonio Preseason Girls Basketball Player of the Year until October 30th at 10 p.m.VYPE San Antonio Preseason Girls Basketball Player of the Year (Poll closes 10/30 at 10 p.m.)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

The 2020 Texas high school volleyball season has reached the halfway point. Now, it's time to vote for the VYPE San Antonio Midseason Volleyball Player of the Year until October 23rd at 7 p.m.VYPE San Antonio Midseason Volleyball Player of the Year Poll (Closes 10/23 at 7pm)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com.

We're seven weeks into the 2020 Texas high school football season, so it's time to crown the latest VYPE Austin UIL Football Player of the Week. Vote for the Austin area's top athletes until Monday October 19th at 11 p.m. To nominate an athlete for future poll consideration, please send player stats to @Texan8thGen in a Facebook message or tag VYPEATX with that information on Twitter by Monday at 11:59 a.m.VYPE Austin UIL Football Player of the Week (Closes 10/19 at 11 pm)For more sports coverage, follow Thomas (@Texan8thGen Facebook/Instagram/Twitter) and VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook, @VYPE_ATX Instagram and @VYPEATX Twitter) on social media. Looking to get more involved? Check out ShopVYPE for fresh gear that supports local schools and the VYPE U Ambassador Program. To sign up for the VYPE U Program, apply at VYPEU.com