Greg Abbott expands task force targeting repeat offenders from Houston to other large cities
Read full article: Greg Abbott expands task force targeting repeat offenders from Houston to other large citiesThe effort, which combines federal, state and local law enforcement, will expand to the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas.
Christian Menefee, Alex Mealer lead Houston-area congressional runoffs, new poll finds
Read full article: Christian Menefee, Alex Mealer lead Houston-area congressional runoffs, new poll findsThe two contests are among the most closely watched U.S. House runoffs in Texas. Menefee, newly elected to Congress, faces longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in a matchup spawned by GOP redistricting.
Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayal
Read full article: Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayalTexas was among the first states to heed Trump administration directives to revoke commercial driver’s licenses from some immigrants as a safety measure.
Feds investigate Houston ISD for plans to separate students with disabilities
Read full article: Feds investigate Houston ISD for plans to separate students with disabilitiesHouston school administrators say the move would give children who need the support more focused attention. But the U.S. Department of Education worries the plan amounts to segregation.
By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities
Read full article: By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas citiesThe governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.
World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad
Read full article: World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroadA recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.
Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plant
Read full article: Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plantA new Houston company hopes to build a $1.3 billion facility in the area and wants the city, which is on the brink of a water crisis, to commit to 30 years of purchases.
Texas’ 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas’ 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to knowThe Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green.
ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.
Read full article: ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.Unlike criminal warrants, ICE administrative warrants don’t require approval from an independent judge. ICE defends the practice, but legal experts say they can have errors and risk wrongful detention.
Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.
Read full article: Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.
A Houston ISD exec tapped for Beaumont schools superintendent during its second state takeover
Read full article: A Houston ISD exec tapped for Beaumont schools superintendent during its second state takeoverFormer Houston school administrators now work as superintendents or key executives in three districts under Texas’ control. This is Beaumont’s second state intervention in recent years.
FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.
Read full article: FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.
Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threat
Read full article: Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threatAustin, which on Friday became the third city to revise similar policies, had $2.5 million in public safety grants at risk before receiving a deadline extension to make the changes.
Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say
Read full article: Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups sayTexas’ largest city has voted 13-4 to amend a policy that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, as it faces a major funding threat from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Brennan alum Kingston Flemings enters 2026 NBA Draft after one year with Houston Cougars
Read full article: Brennan alum Kingston Flemings enters 2026 NBA Draft after one year with Houston CougarsFlemings announced he will enter the NBA Draft on Sunday, after one season with the University of Houston.
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFL
Read full article: Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFLHouston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension making him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policiesThe governor’s letters to Austin, Dallas and Houston say the state will pull back state grants because of local policies that deter police from fully cooperating with immigration officials.
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
Read full article: Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leadersFor much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation
Read full article: Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigationGov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.
Trump’s DOJ will move forward with Colony Ridge settlement despite concerns from judge
Read full article: Trump’s DOJ will move forward with Colony Ridge settlement despite concerns from judgeThe proposed $68 million settlement with a Texas land developer that the Justice Department had accused of preying on Hispanic residents includes no money for the victims but more than $20 million for police and immigration enforcement.
Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 years
Read full article: Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 yearsClarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.
Affidavit: Houston man accused of soliciting minor, publishing intimate photos of Bexar County teen
Read full article: Affidavit: Houston man accused of soliciting minor, publishing intimate photos of Bexar County teenA Houston man has been arrested and extradited to Bexar County after investigators said he shared intimate pictures of a 14-year-old girl without her consent.
Wife of US soldier released from federal immigration detention
Read full article: Wife of US soldier released from federal immigration detentionThe wife of a U.S. Army staff sergeant has been released from a federal immigration detention facility where she spent nearly a week after being taken into custody inside a Louisiana military base.
Judge allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptroller’s office in voucher case
Read full article: Judge allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptroller’s office in voucher caseThe Houston federal judge said Paxton’s office can pull out of the case as soon as acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock finds new lawyers. The unusual request comes amid a bubbling feud between the two Republicans.
Man arrested in connection with 2 ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders after 40+ years, report says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with 2 ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders after 40+ years, report saysAfter more than 40 years, authorities arrested a man in connection with two deaths related to the “Texas Killing Fields,” according to a report from KPRC, KSAT’s sister station in Houston.
Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027The Connecticut Sun say they will move to Houston in 2027 after reaching an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta in a deal worth a record $300 million, according to a person familiar with the sale.
Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness game
Read full article: Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness gameA buzzer malfunction caused a delay — a very loud, very unpleasant delay — of about 10 minutes in the first half of the NCAA Tournament’s South Region final between Iowa and Illinois.
Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to Houston in 2027, AP source says
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to Houston in 2027, AP source saysThe Connecticut Sun have reached an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300 million and will move to Houston in 2027, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Houston’s season ends in tears after 65-55 loss to Illinois in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Houston’s season ends in tears after 65-55 loss to Illinois in NCAA TournamentPlaying in the NCAA Tournament just two miles from campus, the stage was set for the Houston Cougars to have an advantage over Illinois.
Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown
Read full article: Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdownWait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick.
Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight
Read full article: Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite EightDavid Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.
The Latest: Trump says he will sign an order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he will sign an order to pay TSA agents during funding impassePresident Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
Texas suburbs lead U.S. for population growth as international migration slows, census finds
Read full article: Texas suburbs lead U.S. for population growth as international migration slows, census findsWaller County, near Houston, was the second fastest growing county in the U.S. Another three Texas counties were among the 10 fastest growing in U.S.
Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travel
Read full article: Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travelHouston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shows how the partial government shutdown is straining air travel as TSA workers miss shifts without pay.
Alternative rock band Blue October celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Foiled’ with San Antonio show, North American tour
Read full article: Alternative rock band Blue October celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Foiled’ with San Antonio show, North American tourBlue October, an alternative rock band out of Houston, is planning nearly a dozen shows across the Lone Star State, including a winter tour date in San Antonio, as a part of a North American tour.
Meteor lights up Texas sky; Booms reported from Houston to as far as San Antonio
Read full article: Meteor lights up Texas sky; Booms reported from Houston to as far as San AntonioA meteor was reported north of Houston Saturday around 4:40 p.m., which caught the attention of sky watchers across Southeast and South‑Central Texas, including the San Antonio area.
Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
Read full article: Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport linesA bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security has failed to advance in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.
TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay
Read full article: TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without payThe public is experiencing the consequences of a partial U.S. government shutdown in long wait times at some airports as Transportation Security Officers take time off to manage the financial strain.
SA airport reports short TSA wait lines as shutdown-driven callouts delay travel in other US cities
Read full article: SA airport reports short TSA wait lines as shutdown-driven callouts delay travel in other US citiesTravelers flying in and out of San Antonio are seeing relatively short security lines, with wait times averaging about five to 10 minutes, according to an airport official.
Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows
Read full article: Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knowsThe wait times at airport security checkpoints have become a guessing game during the shutdown of a single U.S. government department.
Union Pacific train cars derailment in Texas town causes ethanol leak, no injuries reported
Read full article: Union Pacific train cars derailment in Texas town causes ethanol leak, no injuries reportedMore than two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed Wednesday morning in a Texas town near Houston, causing an ethanol leak from two of the cars that officials said didn’t pose a threat to the public.
How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without pay
Read full article: How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without paySpring break travelers are facing unpredictable lines at airport security as the partial U.S. government shutdown strains TSA staffing.
March Madness men’s bracket: No. 2 Cougars could play regional final in Houston
Read full article: March Madness men’s bracket: No. 2 Cougars could play regional final in HoustonThe men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament.
Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shot
Read full article: Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shotDuke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematch
Read full article: Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematchBrayden Burries scored 21 points and hit a pair of clinching free throws with 8.3 seconds left, sending No. 2 Arizona to a 79-74 victory over No. 5 Houston on Saturday night in the Big 12 Tournament title game.
Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinals
Read full article: Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinalsThe United States is heading to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after a “different level of focus” helped this All-Star-studded team rebound from a shocking loss.
U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinals
Read full article: U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinalsAaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to Italy
Read full article: Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to ItalyManager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point.
A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging
Read full article: A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hangingThe surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals.
ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environment
Read full article: ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environmentGov. Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement on Tuesday, crediting Texas’ legal environment. Exxon has based its operations in the Houston area since 1989.
Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub
Read full article: Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snubCal Raleigh insists he has no beef with Randy Arozarena even though his Seattle teammate lashed out with a vulgar rant after Raleigh left him hanging for a handshake at the World Baseball Classic.
Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance
Read full article: Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advanceKyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic.
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC
Read full article: Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBCAaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run drve in a big third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic at Houston’s Daikin Park.
Travelers encounter long wait at Texas airport as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
Read full article: Travelers encounter long wait at Texas airport as DHS shutdown affects security checkpointsTravelers complained of long waits Sunday that in some cases lasted hours at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans.
Texas Eats NOW: Brisket Biscuit, Chicken Fried Lobster, and K’boom K-Dog at the HOUSTON RODEO
Read full article: Texas Eats NOW: Brisket Biscuit, Chicken Fried Lobster, and K’boom K-Dog at the HOUSTON RODEOJoin David Elder at the HOUSTON RODEO as he samples the Gold Buckle-winning Best New Flavor, Best Fried Food, and Best Food-on-a-Stick
Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.
Read full article: Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.President Trump, who wants to stop profit-driven companies from buying residences in bulk, spotlighted the struggles of a Houston woman who was regularly outbid by firms on homes in the pandemic.
Wembanyama has 38 points and 16 rebounds in the Spurs’ 121-106 win over the Pistons
Read full article: Wembanyama has 38 points and 16 rebounds in the Spurs’ 121-106 win over the PistonsVictor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night.
Can City of San Antonio add railroad crossing delays to your navigation app?
Read full article: Can City of San Antonio add railroad crossing delays to your navigation app?A San Antonio councilman believes there could be a way to help drivers avoid getting stuck waiting at the dozens of railroad crossings across the city.
Recovering porn addict urges conversation among families to protect against explicit AI content
Read full article: Recovering porn addict urges conversation among families to protect against explicit AI contentA recovering pornography addict, who now speaks to men battling the addiction, is sharing his journey to sobriety to encourage staying on the right path when dealing with exploitative material in the age of artificial intelligence.
White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 Houston
Read full article: White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 HoustonTre White scored a season-high 23 points and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat with a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston.
Sky-high prices put 2026 World Cup matches in Houston out of reach for many soccer fans
Read full article: Sky-high prices put 2026 World Cup matches in Houston out of reach for many soccer fansThe 2026 FIFA World Cup will be here in the U.S. before you know it and many soccer fans are gearing up to watch their favorite teams play.
Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committee
Read full article: Michigan, Duke, Arizona, Iowa State headline preliminary seeds from NCAA selection committeeMichigan is the No. 1 overall seed in the preliminary rankings by the committee that will select the 68-team men's field for the NCAA Tournament.
Local presentations teach students that school threats come with severe consequences
Read full article: Local presentations teach students that school threats come with severe consequencesThreats of violence at schools, such as the bomb threat that shut down Steele High School on Wednesday, are becoming increasingly more common.
Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 Houston
Read full article: Nate Heise hits go-ahead 3-pointer in No. 6 Iowa State's 70-67 win over No. 2 HoustonNate Heise hit a go-ahead 3-pointer and Tamin Lipsey came up with an offensive rebound in the final seconds to cap No. 6 Iowa State’s rally in a 70-67 victory over Big 12 leader and second-ranked Houston on Monday night.
Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas 15th Court of Appeals primaries: Who is running and what to knowVoters statewide elect three justices to the new 15th Court of Appeals, created in 2023. Gov. Greg Abbott’s GOP appointees face their first election for six-year terms.
San Antonio Spurs shine with multiple All-Star selections for 2026 NBA weekend
Read full article: San Antonio Spurs shine with multiple All-Star selections for 2026 NBA weekendWhile several Spurs players will get to rest during the All-Star break, a handful of others will be busy in Los Angeles during NBA All-Star weekend Feb. 13-15.
Amanda Edwards drops out of Houston race for 18th Congressional District
Read full article: Amanda Edwards drops out of Houston race for 18th Congressional DistrictThe Democrat's announcement comes a week after she lost to Christian Menefee in a special election runoff for the seat that had been vacant since the death of Sylvester Turner.
Texas attorney general candidate says if he wins, he’d try to revoke Democratic leader Gene Wu’s citizenship
Read full article: Texas attorney general candidate says if he wins, he’d try to revoke Democratic leader Gene Wu’s citizenshipAaron Reitz, who is running for Texas attorney general, issued the threat after an interview of Wu was shared online of him discussing non-white voting strength.
Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25th
Read full article: Arizona holds No. 1 spot for 9th week in AP Top 25; Houston rises to No. 3, Kentucky returns at 25thArizona remained firmly atop The Associated Press Top 25 men’s college basketball poll for a ninth consecutive week.
Texas Eats: Caribbean-inspired Texan BBQ, Giant Homestyle Pankcakes, plus Sonoran and Oaxacan cuisine.
Read full article: Texas Eats: Caribbean-inspired Texan BBQ, Giant Homestyle Pankcakes, plus Sonoran and Oaxacan cuisine.Join David Elder as he explores popular restaurants in San Antonio, Houston, New Braunfels, and Boerne.
Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional district
Read full article: Briscoe Cain, Alex Mealer lead crowded pack vying for Houston’s new red congressional districtCain, a state lawmaker, and Mealer, a former Harris County judge candidate, have consolidated much of the fundraising and endorsements in the 9th Congressional District’s Republican primary.
Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyer
Read full article: Maine plane crash victims worked for luxury travel startup led by Texas lawyerThe six people killed when a private jet crashed in Maine were going to see a property for a luxury travel business led by a Houston lawyer.
Texas Supreme Court primaries: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court primaries: Who is running and what to knowThe high court, currently made up entirely of Republicans, decides some of the most consequential cases impacting everyday Texans’ lives. Here’s a look at who’s running for the court’s four seats on the 2026 ballot.
Substance use presentation hits home for San Antonio students, who are now more open about addiction
Read full article: Substance use presentation hits home for San Antonio students, who are now more open about addictionCrime Stoppers of Houston instituted a statewide education program called the Safe School Institute with presentations on more than a dozen topics. A recent substance use presentation from the organization made a big impression at SAISD's CAST Tech High School.
NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronauts
Read full article: NASA hit by fuel leaks during a practice countdown of the moon rocket that will fly with astronautsNASA has run into exasperating fuel leaks in a make-or-break test of the moon rocket that's supposed to send astronauts on a lunar fly-around.
In Houston, the thorny politics of succession are on display in the primary for this redrawn congressional seat
Read full article: In Houston, the thorny politics of succession are on display in the primary for this redrawn congressional seatFresh off of a special election victory, Rep.-elect Christian Menefee now faces a primary with longtime Rep. Al Green and his runoff foe, Amanda Edwards, for a redrawn version of the district.
Texas’ long love affair with wrestling could be getting serious
Read full article: Texas’ long love affair with wrestling could be getting seriousThe sport’s been in Texas for nearly a century, but has yet to achieve the recognition other industries have. Its recent successes in the state could change all that.
Federal officials close discrimination case over Texas’ distribution of Hurricane Harvey aid
Read full article: Federal officials close discrimination case over Texas’ distribution of Hurricane Harvey aidThe U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has ended a yearslong investigation into how the General Land Office handled $1 billion in disaster aid.
Vacant for 11 months, one of Texas’ bluest congressional districts will pick new representative Saturday
Read full article: Vacant for 11 months, one of Texas’ bluest congressional districts will pick new representative SaturdayTwo Democrats are competing to serve out the rest of Sylvester Turner’s term. The winner will have a two-week incumbency advantage before early voting begins in the March primary.
Wembanyama scores 28 points to lead Spurs past Rockets, 111-99
Read full article: Wembanyama scores 28 points to lead Spurs past Rockets, 111-99Victor Wembanyama had 28 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks to help the San Antonio Spurs rally for a 111-99 victory over the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night.
Judge orders early voting in Houston congressional election extended after winter storm disruptions
Read full article: Judge orders early voting in Houston congressional election extended after winter storm disruptionsHarris County must extend early voting to Wednesday and Thursday for the 18th Congressional District runoff after polling locations closed for the winter storm.
Lawyer for prominent Houston law firm among victims identified in fatal plane crash in Maine
Read full article: Lawyer for prominent Houston law firm among victims identified in fatal plane crash in MaineTara Arnold was an attorney for Arnold & Itkin, whose PAC has donated to lawmakers fighting tort reform.