As residents gear up for Election Day, they should brace for a wet start. A series of scattered showers from the weekend will continue into Monday. Still, the real weather action begins tonight with a cold front that could bring heavy rain and isolated severe thunderstorms, potentially complicating voting plans across the city.
A court case exposing a massive teacher certification scandal in Houston ISD is underway, featuring Vincent Grayson, the alleged ringleader, and two other former staff members. The scheme reportedly allowed hundreds of unqualified individuals to obtain teaching certificates, raising significant concerns about educational integrity in the district.
Harris County officials announced charges against five individuals in a $1 million teacher certification scandal that allegedly allowed unqualified teachers into classrooms across Texas. The scheme’s alleged mastermind, a longtime Houston coach, faces multiple charges.
Texas experienced a significant drop in initial unemployment claims last week, with filings falling to 13,718, down from 15,780 the previous week. This decrease mirrors a national trend, where U.S. jobless claims also declined, signaling a resilient job market despite ongoing economic uncertainties.
A new Emerson College and The Hill poll shows that Trump's lead over Harris in Texas has grown. He is now ahead by 7.1 points. At the same time, the race for Senate between Cruz and Allred has become more competitive, with only one point separating them.
Houstonians expressed anger over prolonged power outages following Hurricane Beryl during a Public Utility Commission meeting. Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized CenterPoint Energy’s response and called for CEO Jason Wells to step down, while residents voiced concerns about rising energy bills and service delays.
In a commanding playoff debut, Tarik Skubal led the Detroit Tigers to a 3-1 victory over the Houston Astros, giving the Tigers their first postseason win in over a decade.
C.J. Stroud led the Houston Texans to a thrilling last-minute victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, throwing for 345 yards and two touchdowns, including a decisive 1-yard pass to Dare Ogunbowale with just 18 seconds remaining. The win improved the Texans' record to 3-1, while the Jaguars fell to 0-4.
After being outplayed by the Vikings in a 34-7 defeat, C.J. Stroud and the Texans are shifting their attention to the Jaguars. Stroud emphasizes learning from the loss but staying confident as they prepare for Sunday’s game at NRG Stadium.
Yordan Alvarez and the Houston Astros faced off against Zachary Neto and the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park this Sunday, with the game commencing at 2:10 p.m. ET. The Astros have a formidable pitching lineup, placing second in Major League Baseball.
Houston Astros' general manager Dana Brown has announced that the team plans to engage in contract discussions with star third baseman Alex Bregman after the conclusion of the 2024 season. As Bregman approaches potential free agency, both parties look forward to future negotiations.
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed optimism regarding running back Joe Mixon's availability for the upcoming game on Monday. Ryans noted that Mixon's participation would depend on his recovery from an ongoing injury.
A frightening incident in Texas unfolded when alleged food delivery drivers attempted a robbery, leading to the tied-up mother and her children and the subsequent shooting of a police officer.
CHRISTUS Health, a global not-for-profit Catholic healthcare organization, has announced the expansion of its healthcare services to ensure greater access for communities. This initiative aims to deliver high-quality and compassionate care, responding to the increasing demand for medical services.
Astros outfielder Chas McCormick suffered a fracture in his right hand after running into the right-field wall and has been placed on the injured list. Chas McCormick of the Houston Astros has been placed on the 10-day injured list due to a small fracture in his right hand, effective retroactively from Wednesday. This injury will affect the team's roster as they continue their season.
A U.S. federal court officer overseeing an auction of shares in the parent company of Venezuela-owned refiner Citgo Petroleum on Monday asked the judge in the case to intervene. This legal maneuver comes amid ongoing concerns and complexities involving the Venezuelan government and foreign assets.
Houston police executed a search warrant at a Greater Uptown residence on Thursday as part of their investigation into the disappearance of 40-year-old Robert Bond, missing for nearly three months. Authorities are continuing to follow leads in the case.
Fort Bend County Commissioner candidate Taral Patel faces multiple search warrants over allegations of online impersonation and fraudulent activities to attack his opponent and fabricate racial threats.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced the removal of over one million names from voter records to safeguard election integrity, including around 6,500 potential noncitizens, amidst concerns of voter suppression.
Floyd Newsum, a renowned artist and co-founder of Houston’s Project Row Houses, passed away at 76, leaving behind a legacy of community empowerment and social change through art. His contributions to the Third Ward and beyond will continue to inspire future generations, as Project Row Houses carries forward his visionary work.
Akili McDowell, a television actor best known for his appearances in "David Makes Man" and "The Astronaut Wives Club," has been charged with murder in connection with the shooting death of Cesar Peralta, 20, in an East Houston apartment complex.
Houston is addressing its HIV epidemic through comprehensive public health initiatives and community support, despite ongoing challenges.