
The Texas Longhorns will carry a message of unity into their highly anticipated season opener, honoring victims of the July 4th Central Texas floods with a special helmet tribute.
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. and Houston-area Congressman Wesley Hunt are pushing a $760 million flood tunnel plan as a cheaper alternative to Harris County’s $30 billion project, sparking debate over effectiveness and transparency.
Houston’s weather will feature heat, scattered downpours, and rising flood risks as a slow-moving cold front heads south into Texas ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
On September 10, the YMCA of Greater Houston is set to welcome seniors to a complimentary open house event. This gathering will highlight various fitness, social, and educational programs designed to encourage healthy aging and foster community connections.
Blue Bell has issued a recall for Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream due to mislabeling, where cartons were incorrectly identified as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, leaving out important nut allergen information. No health issues have been reported.
The Texas Longhorns will carry a message of unity into their highly anticipated season opener, honoring victims of the July 4th Central Texas floods with a special helmet tribute.
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. and Houston-area Congressman Wesley Hunt are pushing a $760 million flood tunnel plan as a cheaper alternative to Harris County’s $30 billion project, sparking debate over effectiveness and transparency.
Houston’s weather will feature heat, scattered downpours, and rising flood risks as a slow-moving cold front heads south into Texas ahead of the Labor Day weekend.
Federal prosecutors say two religious leaders ran a $50 million forced-labor trafficking scheme under the guise of a church, prompting an FBI raid at a Houston property linked to their ministry.
On September 10, the YMCA of Greater Houston is set to welcome seniors to a complimentary open house event. This gathering will highlight various fitness, social, and educational programs designed to encourage healthy aging and foster community connections.
Two of Houston’s top universities—Rice University and the University of Houston—have once again landed on The Princeton Review’s “Best 391 Colleges” list for 2026, earning national recognition for academics, student life, and value.
More than 35,000 jobs were lost across the Houston area in July, with schools and government employment leading the decline. Experts say summer layoffs are common, but this year’s numbers were steeper than usual.
Blue Bell has issued a recall for Moo-llennium Crunch ice cream due to mislabeling, where cartons were incorrectly identified as Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough, leaving out important nut allergen information. No health issues have been reported.
A Houston attorney has filed an ethics complaint against Texas House Democratic Caucus Chair Gene Wu, alleging improper fundraising during livestreamed protests over redistricting.
Walmart is recalling frozen shrimp sold in 13 states after federal health officials detected traces of radioactive contamination in imported products from Indonesia.
More than $34 million in federal grants will support roadway safety initiatives throughout Houston, Galveston, and the East End District, aiming to decrease fatal accidents.
A group of Texas House Democrats made their way back to Austin on Monday for the second special legislative session, reestablishing quorum and paving the way for Republicans to push forward with redistricting legislation.
The Michelin Guide will host its 2025 Texas ceremony Oct. 28 at Houston’s Wortham Center, where chefs will discover if their restaurants earn a coveted star or other distinctions.
Texas’s nursing workforce has become more diverse, with Hispanic and male nurses making up a growing share of registered nurses. Experts say the trend is reshaping patient care across the state.
Texans legend Andre Johnson, the franchise’s first Hall of Fame inductee, had his Hall of Fame ring stolen in a burglary at his Houston home, prompting an active police investigation.
A tropical disturbance in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico has a 40% chance of cyclone formation and could bring heavy rainfall, rip currents, and stronger winds to parts of Southeast Texas this weekend, forecasters say.
A joint investigation by ProPublica and The Texas Tribune uncovered more than 60 cases of nepotism, self-dealing, and conflicts of interest at Texas private schools—conduct that would be illegal in public education. Lawmakers are now preparing to channel over $1 billion in taxpayer money to these largely unregulated institutions.
A new University of Houston survey reveals widespread concerns over Houston’s power reliability, with most Harris County residents holding a negative opinion of CenterPoint Energy more than a year after Hurricane Beryl.
Houston has lifted its hiring freeze for 12 city departments following a reorganization push aimed at boosting efficiency and reducing a $330 million budget deficit.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has petitioned the state Supreme Court to remove 13 House Democrats, accusing them of abandoning their offices during a redistricting standoff aimed at preventing a GOP-led map from advancing.
Pet lovers packed NRG Arena on Saturday for Petco Love’s fifth Mega Adoption event, where more than 1,600 dogs, cats, puppies, and kittens were available for $35 adoption fees that include vaccinations, microchipping, and spay/neuter services.
Two Planned Parenthood clinics in Houston are closing this fall as the organization restructures services in Southeast Texas. Four others will remain open under new management starting in October.
Divers from the Houston Police Department and Harris County Sheriff’s Office are playing a leading role in the search for flood victims still missing after the devastating July 4 disaster in the Texas Hill Country. Their mission, armed with advanced sonar technology, is both emotionally charged and perilous.
As students return to class, the Texas Department of Public Safety is reminding drivers to stay alert and avoid distractions in school zones. With hundreds of crashes reported last year, officials are calling on the public to prioritize safety.
Texas House Democrats—many from Houston—have left the state to block a vote on a new congressional map that could tilt power toward Republicans. Donald Trump is pushing the redistricting effort ahead of the 2026 midterms.
As Houston Restaurant Weeks 2025 kicks off, nearly 40 restaurants from Montgomery County are joining hundreds of others across the region to offer brunch, lunch, and dinner deals through September 1—all for a good cause.
Carlos Correa has returned to Houston, with the Astros making a bold move to reacquire their former star. The team has secured him from the Twins in a significant trade that includes cash and a promising pitching prospect.
Tae Heung “Will” Kim, a South Korea-born doctoral student at Texas A&M University and legal permanent U.S. resident, remains in ICE custody following a brief trip abroad. His detainment, reportedly linked to a decade-old marijuana charge, has sparked criticism from legal experts and immigrant rights groups who say he was denied due process.
Houston is facing an unsettled weekend weather pattern with increased rain and storm chances, potential localized flooding, and lingering Saharan dust across the tropics. A stalled cold front could be the wildcard.
From August 1 through September 1, 2025, Houston Restaurant Weeks brings 32 days of delicious dining deals while raising critical funds for the Houston Food Bank. The annual event features specially priced multi-course menus at top local restaurants, all for a good cause.
The University of Houston is taking the lead as the first Texas public university to implement a new law that gives returning students a second chance by forgiving old grades and credits, reducing the waiting period from 10 years to 5.
Houston’s recycling service is facing significant delays, with pickups running three to five days behind schedule in some neighborhoods. Officials attribute the growing backlog to a combination of aging equipment, staff shortages, and outdated route planning.
Houston will experience sweltering temperatures and celestial sights this week, with highs near 100°F, and two meteor showers will peak on Tuesday and Wednesday nights.
Houston residents packed a heated public hearing this week to challenge Texas GOP redistricting efforts, accusing lawmakers of racial gerrymandering and voter suppression. The city is now a key battleground in the fight for equitable political representation in the state.
Isaiah Martin, a candidate for Congress in Texas, found himself in handcuffs after a tense redistricting hearing in Austin, where he refused to back down. He has since been released.
Texas ends its groundbreaking in-state tuition policy for undocumented students, sparking fear among students and educators and raising concerns about ripple effects across the U.S.
A surge of tropical moisture is about to challenge Houston's stifling summer heat, bringing not only relief but also a threat of flooding. A shift in the weather pattern prepares Southeast Texas for a soggy and stormy weekend.
During a tense legislative hearing after the tragic July 4 floods, Texas emergency chief Nim Kidd informed lawmakers that the state is deficient in coordination, communication, and funding required for an effective response to natural disasters. The hearing, which elicited heartfelt testimony and critical examination of local agencies, revealed fundamental weaknesses in Texas’ emergency management system.
A new University of Houston survey reveals that Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has the lowest net approval rating among local officials, underscoring her polarizing role as the county heads into a pivotal election cycle.
A weather disturbance moving into the Gulf of Mexico poses little threat for tropical storm development, but Houston-area residents could see increased rain chances and potential storms starting Friday.
Texas lawmakers reconvened in Austin for a 30-day special legislative session called by Gov. Greg Abbott to tackle flood relief, controversial redistricting, and legal THC regulation—issues likely to spark bipartisan debate.
Texas hospitals and community clinics are bracing for the long-term impact of a sweeping new tax and spending law signed by President Donald Trump. The legislation includes deep cuts to Medicaid and changes to health coverage subsidies, which could leave over 300,000 Texans uninsured by 2034.
Texas could lose 77 GW in planned renewable energy capacity after Trump’s new law ends key federal tax credits, raising power costs and slowing the energy transition.
A tropical disturbance moving through the Gulf Coast is expected to bring heavy downpours and minor flood risks to the Houston area on Friday. Rain chances diminish over the weekend as high pressure builds in, leading to hotter and drier conditions by next week.
More than two years after the deadly Robb Elementary School shooting, four families from Uvalde are suing tech and firearm industry giants, alleging they played a role in promoting the violent influences that led to the massacre. The lawsuit targets Meta, Activision, and Daniel Defense.
State Rep. Steve Toth is taking on U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw in the Republican primary, igniting a significant clash between hard-right and mainstream conservatives in Texas’ 2nd Congressional District.
A recently passed federal law, which cuts $1 trillion in Medicaid funding over the next decade, is causing widespread concern in Texas, as residents and advocates struggle to understand who will be impacted and when.
Houston faces another round of slow-moving storms on Sunday with high humidity and flash flood potential. While storms will be scattered, any that form could drop several inches of rain in a short time before rain chances diminish later in the week.
Jalen Green, a former guard for the Houston Rockets, expressed that his trade to the Phoenix Suns in a blockbuster deal with Kevin Durant didn't surprise him. With Devin Booker and Dillon Brooks as his teammates, the No. 2 pick from 2021 is now gearing up for a new chapter in Phoenix.
On July 11, President Donald Trump made a visit to Kerrville to engage with first responders and officials in the aftermath of the devastating July 4 floods that resulted in the loss of at least 119 lives. The federal disaster aid has been extended to additional counties, and there has been commendation for Texas' emergency response efforts amid increasing demands for enhanced flood warning systems.