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Alex Jones' Infowars, a decades-long source of conspiracy theories, has been acquired by The Onion.
From the @TexasTribune, Muslim delegates and attendees hoping to participate in the state Republican convention were shunned and rejected by members as they espoused themes of party unity ahead of the November election.
After weeks of persistent rainfall and widespread standing water, a public health emergency was declared in Fort Bend County on Tuesday by interim County Judge Daniel Wong due to a surge in mosquito populations.
The Houston area appears to have dodged a bullet in terms of severe and widespread flooding. Tropical Storm Arthur and the heavy rainfall that preceded it largely spared the network of waterways that honeycombs the region.
New information is available regarding the March death of an Afghan asylum seeker in ICE custody in Dallas. But the Dallas County ME has yet to release the results of the man’s autopsy, and ICE has yet to release the results of an investigation into his death.
The University of Texas at Austin fired KUT Public Media General Manager Debbie Hiott on Monday afternoon, following a heated dispute over the public radio station's inaugural festival.
NRG Stadium was packed with red jerseys as Portugal fans turned out to see one of soccer's biggest stars in one of the most highly anticipated matches Houston is hosting during the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
City of Houston leaders have approved plans to construct a shared-use pathway and bridge across Loop 610 to connect existing mixed-use trails between Uptown Houston and Memorial Park.
A 15-year-old boy drowned Tuesday night in a flooded retention pond in Magnolia, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office.
From the @TexasTribune, Rep. Troy Nehls is facing an age discrimination complaint from a former employee, who told the House Ethics Committee that he is one of three staffers alleged to have faced unfair treatment over their age while working for the Richmond Republican.
Texas Tech University quarterback Brendan Sorsby will not play in the upcoming college football season, a school official said, after the Big 12 Conference sued the university to keep Sorsby off the field amid concerns over improper betting.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said Texas Republicans are “going to have a tough time” holding onto their majority in the state House this fall, the latest and perhaps most notable sign yet of GOP unease about the midterm elections.
Small business owners in Texas and beyond say the uncertainty that goes along with the high cost of the Trump administration’s emergency tariffs is driving away customers and eating into profits.
Take a look at the first batch of photos shared by NASA from the Artemis II crew's lunar flyby.
Harris County has joined a legal effort against the state comptroller to reverse the dismantlement of a program aiming to give certain economically disadvantaged businesses more opportunity to compete for state contracts.
Houston drivers who frequent the stretch of Interstate 10 along White Oak Bayou can expect likely delays this week as the Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) implements several closures in the area beginning Tuesday night.
TxDOT placed 10 new wildlife crossing signs along one of Galveston’s main roads to prevent cars from hitting ghost wolves, a hybrid coyote that is unique to the island.
President Donald Trump could still weigh in on Texas' GOP Senate primary over the next seven weeks. But his inaction before last month’s dropout deadline has only hardened the rivalry.
Business owners are applauding a new Texas law creating a statewide permit for food trucks. Currently, anytime they want to operate in another city or county, they have to pay that jurisdiction’s permitting fee.
Ben Taub Hospital — one of the region's only level 1 trauma facilities — is slated for a major expansion following Harris County commissioners' recent approval of a plan to condemn park land for the project.
The 39th annual Houston Art Car Parade is set for this Saturday. The annual celebration starts revving up Thursday with a series of kickoff events.
A potential change to federal policy could limit how much students can borrow for different degree programs. It could lead to a shortage of nurses in Texas.
One Black Texan sees education savings accounts as an escape from a burning house. Another fears they threaten a robust public school system.
Two Iranian Christian converts, who came to the U.S. seeking asylum, have been detained by ICE in Houston since December. One of the two men is in imminent danger of being deported to Iran, where his life would likely be in danger.
Houston-area restaurateur Brad Bailey traveled to the 2012 Republican National Convention to convince delegates to support a legal pathway for foreign labor. Now, Bailey is likely headed to the Texas House in a campaign supporting the border wall.
Twenty-five young girls and two teenage counselors at Camp Mystic were killed in catastrophic flooding along the Guadalupe River last year. Some survivors want to return, while the families of those who lost their lives fight to shut the camp down.
A South Texas veterinarian says older generations remember when screwworm infestations took a toll on local deer populations. Now, wildlife officials are working to keep the parasite from spreading again and threatening Texas' $10 billion hunting industry.
Suspended Fort Bend County Judge KP George was sentenced to 180 days in jail and five years' probation on Tuesday, nearly three months after he was found guilty on two counts of felony money laundering.
Three chefs from the Houston area were honored as 2026 James Beard Award winners, with a local chef winning a national category for only the second time.
NRG Energy has opened its first new power plant in over a decade, funded in part by a loan from the state’s Texas Energy Fund.
Whether it’s at NRG Stadium, the FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown, or a watch party around town, thousands of people are in the most diverse city in the U.S. to watch the World Cup.
41-year-old Cristiano Ronaldo is set to enter the World Cup on Wednesday when Portugal meets Congo in Houston after impressive performances by the tournament’s other top stars.
Across Texas, third- through eighth-graders are still struggling to perform at pre-pandemic levels in math on the annual STAAR exam.
Houston ISD recently announced that nine campus principals have expressed interest in bringing the New Education System to their schools. The model, introduced during the state takeover, has been met with both support and criticism.
Galveston County officials have asked residents to stay aware after the National Hurricane Center issued a tropical storm watch for Galveston and surrounding areas.
Former Houston City Councilwoman Abbie Kamin was sworn in as interim Harris County Attorney this week, making her the first women to take the department's helm.
With a $5 charge related to solid waste services coming to Houstonians’ monthly utility bills in August, the city council voted Wednesday to offer financial assistance to certain residents.
