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.
North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristic
Read full article: North Texas school district cancels Islamic Games for alleged ties to group governor calls terroristicThe games' organizers said it was not associated with the group Gov. Greg Abbott has targeted.
An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect.
Read full article: An arctic storm is expected to blanket the state. Here’s what Texans can expect.Texas is preparing for the coldest temperatures of the season, and forecasters are warning of possible power outages and icy roads in much of the state.
Sengun just misses triple-double and powers Rockets’ comeback win over Spurs
Read full article: Sengun just misses triple-double and powers Rockets’ comeback win over SpursAlperen Sengun had 20 points, 13 rebounds and nine assists to help the Houston Rockets rally for a 111-106 win over the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night.
As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in Texas
Read full article: As immigrant arrests rise, here’s what to know about ICE operations in TexasThe Trump administration is going all in on accelerating mass deportation efforts. Here’s how ICE operations look in Texas, home to an estimated 2 million undocumented immigrants.
Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional round
Read full article: Texans, Patriots, 49ers, Bills, Bears and Rams advance to NFL's divisional roundHouston’s stingy defense knocked Aaron Rodgers and the Pittsburgh Steelers out of the NFL playoffs, sending the Texans to the divisional round to complete wild-card weekend.
Public Works: Leona Street to be partially closed near UTSA downtown campus
Read full article: Public Works: Leona Street to be partially closed near UTSA downtown campusOne block of Leona Street will be closed from Commerce to Houston streets for underground drainage work next week, according to San Antonio Public Works.
Man arrested in Comal County in connection with Houston-area murder, US Marshals Office says
Read full article: Man arrested in Comal County in connection with Houston-area murder, US Marshals Office saysA 19-year-old was arrested Thursday at his Comal County home in connection with a warrant for a murder that took place in Harris County.
Brianna Aguilera’s family, lawyers hold press conference in Houston
Read full article: Brianna Aguilera’s family, lawyers hold press conference in HoustonThe parents of Brianna Aguilera, the 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment late last year in Austin, held a press conference in Houston with their lawyers.
Clock and scoreboard malfunction delays Rockets vs. Suns game
Read full article: Clock and scoreboard malfunction delays Rockets vs. Suns gameMonday’s game between the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns was briefly delayed because of a malfunction of the clocks and scoreboard before play resumed without either working.
Houston businessman Andrew White drops bid for Texas governor, endorses fellow Democrat Gina Hinojosa
Read full article: Houston businessman Andrew White drops bid for Texas governor, endorses fellow Democrat Gina HinojosaThe son of the late former Gov. Mark White had hoped to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott by running as a moderate, but failed to raise enough money to be competitive.
13 hospitalized after Houston METRO bus veers off overpass after crash, police say
Read full article: 13 hospitalized after Houston METRO bus veers off overpass after crash, police sayAll passengers on board a Houston Metropolitan Transit Authority bus are reported to be safe after the bus was struck by a vehicle on Saturday, causing it to veer off an overpass.
Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026
Read full article: Statewide battles, Latino voters and down-ballot contests: the biggest Texas political stories to watch in 2026The Texas Tribune’s politics team has compiled five of the top stories we're watching this year, when voters will have their first chance to make their opinions known on the events of 2025.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern University financials “deeply disturbing”
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick calls audit of Texas Southern University financials “deeply disturbing”Patrick previously requested a Texas Rangers investigation into any criminal wrongdoing at TSU, one of the nation’s largest historically Black colleges.
Government liable for damage to homes near Houston dams during Hurricane Harvey floods, court rules
Read full article: Government liable for damage to homes near Houston dams during Hurricane Harvey floods, court rulesThe ruling came in a lawsuit from a group of homeowners and could be appealed. An estimated 14,000 homes were inside the Addicks and Barker reservoirs when Harvey dumped more than 50 inches of rain in 2017.
C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over Cardinals
Read full article: C.J. Stroud leads Texans to 6th straight win, 40-20 over CardinalsC.J. Stroud threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns and the Houston Texans jumped out to a big early lead and cruised to a 40-20 victory over the slumping Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.
Texas Eats: Inside the NEW Paris Baguette in San Antonio, Signature, Uchi, Plank’s Seafood Provisions and Hugo’s
Read full article: Texas Eats: Inside the NEW Paris Baguette in San Antonio, Signature, Uchi, Plank’s Seafood Provisions and Hugo’sJoin David Elder as he explores popular restaurants in San Antonio, Austin, Dallas and Houston.
Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax law
Read full article: Texas AG probe of nearly 1,000 cities’ finances to seek violations of new property tax lawWhile Ken Paxton did not allege any wrongdoing, his move is intended to enforce a new law that prevents cities from raising property taxes if they fail to follow transparency requirements.
Attorney Tony Buzbee disputes Austin PD’s investigation into Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death
Read full article: Attorney Tony Buzbee disputes Austin PD’s investigation into Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s deathHouston-based attorney Tony Buzbee said on Friday that the Austin Police Department (APD) rushed its investigation into the death of a former Texas A&M University student.
Pickup Lines: CHRISTUS Children’s CEO opens up about her faith and work/life balance
Read full article: Pickup Lines: CHRISTUS Children’s CEO opens up about her faith and work/life balanceThe latest Pickup Lines segment features CHRISTUS Children’s CEO Cris Daskevich. The West Texas native started her medical career in Houston and never expected to end up running a children’s hospital.
Parents of Brianna Aguilera hold press conference in Houston nearly one week after her death
Read full article: Parents of Brianna Aguilera hold press conference in Houston nearly one week after her deathThe parents of Brianna Aguilera, the 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment early last Saturday morning in Austin, will hold a press conference in Houston with their lawyers.
In Houston, young mothers face some of the highest barriers for college and work in the U.S.
Read full article: In Houston, young mothers face some of the highest barriers for college and work in the U.S.At 13.3%, Houston has the worst rate of young adults who are neither working nor in in school of the largest metro areas in the country.
Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shooting
Read full article: Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shootingNew York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd has returned to the hospital after being released following a shooting in midtown Manhattan on November 16.
Texans’ C.J. Stroud to return against Colts after concussion recovery
Read full article: Texans’ C.J. Stroud to return against Colts after concussion recoveryHouston quarterback C.J. Stroud will return Sunday when the Texans visit Indianapolis in a key AFC South matchup after he missed the last three games recovering from a concussion.
UIW Cardinals ride 261 rushing yards to 31-10 win over Houston Christian
Read full article: UIW Cardinals ride 261 rushing yards to 31-10 win over Houston ChristianJaylon Spears scored twice and Incarnate Word pushed out 261 rushing yards to beat Houston Christian 31-10 in both teams’ regular-season finale.
Texans get 8 sacks and Calen Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over Bills
Read full article: Texans get 8 sacks and Calen Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over BillsHouston’s dominant defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, with his second interception sealing the Texans’ 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills.
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
Brennan alum Kingston Flemings scores 22 as No. 1 Houston holds off No. 22 Auburn 73-72
Read full article: Brennan alum Kingston Flemings scores 22 as No. 1 Houston holds off No. 22 Auburn 73-72Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings scored 22 points, Chris Cenac Jr. had 18 points and nine rebounds and top-ranked Houston held on for a 73-72 victory over No. 22 Auburn on Sunday.
Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learning
Read full article: Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learningThree school district leaders at The Texas Tribune Festival said the Texas Education Agency’s reliance on state takeovers to improve academic performance threatens local control.
Texas Eats: Exploring the menu at Catbird, Albi’s Vite, Kalimotxo, La Tequila and Armadillo Palace
Read full article: Texas Eats: Exploring the menu at Catbird, Albi’s Vite, Kalimotxo, La Tequila and Armadillo PalaceJoin David Elder as he explores popular restaurants in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston.
TSA officers to receive $10,000 bonus post-government shutdown, DHS says
Read full article: TSA officers to receive $10,000 bonus post-government shutdown, DHS saysTransportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who displayed “exemplary service” during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus in appreciation for their work, according to a statement from United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem.
No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5
Read full article: No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5Houston has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll, swapping places with Purdue.
Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says
Read full article: Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report saysAs the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.
Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29
Read full article: Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29Backup Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter and scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left and the Houston Texans rallied from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 36-29 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection
Read full article: Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelectionThe veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.
The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?
Read full article: The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Read full article: US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown orderAnxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant US House seat
Read full article: Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant US House seatA Houston official and a former City Council member are headed to a runoff for the vacant U.S. House seat in a heavily Democratic district.
Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seat
Read full article: Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seatThe runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term.
New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdown
Read full article: New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdownICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of the worst.”
Broncos rally to beat Texans 18-15 with last-second field goal
Read full article: Broncos rally to beat Texans 18-15 with last-second field goalBo Nix threw two touchdown passes and Wil Lutz made a 34-yard field goal as time expired and the Denver Broncos rallied to beat the Houston Texans 18-15 Sunday to extend their winning streak to six games.
Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown
Read full article: Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdownMany federal workers missed their first full paycheck this weekend as the shutdown nears the one-month mark.
Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU out
Read full article: Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU outThe Big 12 has five teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll.
This newly drawn Houston district could unearth tensions between Democrats of color
Read full article: This newly drawn Houston district could unearth tensions between Democrats of colorA primary challenge to Rep. Sylvia Garcia underscores Latino Democrats’ fears of being unrepresented in Harris County.
In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate
Read full article: In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorateVoters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.
Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit Seahawks
Read full article: Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit SeahawksWhen the two were teammates at Ohio State, it didn’t take long for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to make an impression on C.
Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 season
Read full article: Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 seasonKevin Durant has agreed to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, potentially keeping him with the team through the 2027-28 season.
Houston-area shootings at different locations leave 4 dead, including suspect
Read full article: Houston-area shootings at different locations leave 4 dead, including suspectPolice say a man is believed to have fatally shot three people at two different locations in the Houston area before killing himself.