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New redistricting maps won’t impact US House special election in Houston
Voters in Houston’s 18th Congressional District head to the polls in November to pick a replacement for US Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March.
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Houston residents to see increased electricity bill due to CenterPoint Energy cost adjustments
The last thing most Houston residents want to hear is that an already potentially high electric bill could be even higher.
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, was shot and killed Wednesday at a Utah college event in an act that drew renewed attention to the threat of political violence across the United States.
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Texas A&M fires professor for discussing gender identity in class
Texas A&M fired a professor and disciplined two administrators over backlash from right-wing lawmakers following a viral video showing a professor discussing LGBTQ+ topics in class.
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University of Houston-Sugar Land debuts new engineering building
A new engineering building built by a Houston university continues to fill the ever-growing need for engineers.
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How to celebrate 2025 Oktoberfest in Houston
Find authentic German beer gardens, bratwurst, live polka music, and traditional festivities at Houston’s 2025 Oktoberfest events.
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Texas’ newest abortion law allows $100,000 rewards for snitching on pregnant women
Gov. Abbott’s next abortion law includes a $100,000 reward for snitching on pregnant women in your family.
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Rising Democratic star James Talarico announces run for US Senate in Texas
State Rep. James Talarico, a 36-year-old Presbyterian seminarian and former middle school teacher, announced Tuesday that he’s running for US Senate.
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Free Fare Fridays encourage public transit for the month of September in the Houston area
Houston public transit users can expect to see a little extra change in their pockets this month, as multiple transit agencies take part in Free Fare Fridays.
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‘More stressed, more unsure’: Texas educators start school year under new DEI ban
Educators speak out on new laws they face in classrooms, including a ban on diversity, equity, and inclusion and a “Parental Bill of Rights” that makes it easier for conservatives to interfere in public schools.
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Why books shouldn’t be controversial: Welcome to your Texas banned reading list
Banned books have been hugely controversial when it comes to Texas education. Literature is fundamental to learning—and when the government is trying to dictate what students can and can’t read, important, diverse voices can be lost.
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Texas Sees Rise in Flea-Borne Typhus Cases
Flea-borne typhus, otherwise known as murine or endemic typhus, is on the rise in Texas. Here’s what you need to know.
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From lowriders to live music, here’s where to celebrate Hispanic heritage in Fort Worth
Looking for ways to show your pride during Hispanic Heritage Month? Several celebrations honoring Latino Americans and their cultures will soon take place across Fort Worth and Tarrant County.
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Houston housing affordability improves but certain ZIP codes continue to see sky-high prices
While the housing market might be looking up for some, certain Houston ZIP codes are still seeing sky-high prices.
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Get a glimpse of the 2025-26 Dallas Cowboys roster
The NFL season is upon us. Here’s how the Dallas Cowboys roster stacks up, plus the key games Cowboys fans should circle on their calendar.
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I Scream, You Scream, DFW Screams For Free Blue Bell Ice Cream
Blue Bell is partnering with Wing to offer an exciting ice cream giveaway for DFW residents. Here’s how you can get a free pint of the new Classic Pecan Pie flavor.
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Women‑led, minority‑owned businesses continue to thrive in Texas despite attempted DEI cuts
As the Trump administration and Republican state leaders continue pushing rollbacks of programs that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in schools and workplaces, a women‑led, minority‑owned business in Sugar Land is finding success.
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Op-Ed: Central Texas deserves better than Rep. John Carter
Our communities have changed. They’ve grown. They’re focused on the future. We deserve a representative who’s ready to grow with us.
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See how popular pumpkin spice is in Texas
While we’re still in the thick of summer, many are already looking forward to what they consider the best time of year: pumpkin spice season. This iconic fall flavor often makes its debut while it’s still technically summer, which inspired Instacart to explore how popular pumpkin spice products are in Texas and when they’re showing…
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Sugar Land to serve as only Houston-area support city for upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup
Sugar Land will soon be saying “ole, ole” as the city announces it will be the only support city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup. Being a support city allows for Sugar Land to have a large say in how Houston will engage in being a host city. Houston is set to host seven…
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Houston high school football coaches continue to make almost double compared to teachers
School is back in session for Houston students, which means football season is also right around the corner. We all know how huge high school football is in Texas: Not only does the NFL recruit a disproportionately high number of players from the Lone Star State, but the hit show “Friday Night Lights” was also…
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Good news, Texas! Free College Application Week is coming
Texas residents can apply to college for free from October 13-19, 2025. Here’s everything you need to know about Free College Application Week.
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Here’s how Fort Worth residents can weigh in on the future downtown library
The listening sessions come about two years after Fort Worth sold its decades-old downtown central library building, and one year after it purchased a nearby, 100-year-old building as a new location.
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Houston aims to improve water billing issues by replacing thousands of faulty meters
In Houston, long periods of heat often mean higher water use. But for some residents, the real shock comes in the mail—faulty meters have been misreading their water for years.
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Hayrides, pumpkin patches, corn mazes, & more: All the fall fun in Houston
Discover Houston’s best autumn attractions, from family-friendly farms to seasonal festivals that celebrate the harvest season.
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After losing two babies, a family wrestled with grief—not jail. Would Texas’s new law change that?
A family condemns Attorney General Ken Paxton and Texas Republicans for threatening jail time for loved ones who help women obtain abortions.
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Houston restaurant Casaema lands on New York-based best new breakfast spots list
Breakfast has evolved from just bacon, eggs, and a cup of drip coffee from a days-old pot. Unique flavors inspired by countries around the globe have become all the rage, with recent studies showing that a majority of breakfast consumers are interested in trying flavor fusions and combinations. So it’s no surprise that Casaema, a…
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A long drive: Dallas-area Hurricane Katrina survivor recounts narrow escape 20 years later
A Forney woman looks back on evacuating New Orleans and finding a new life in Texas.
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Houston ISD hits milestone: No failing schools in new state scores
Houston ISD scored a dramatic turnaround under the latest ratings from the Texas Education Agency, including 74% of its campuses receiving an A or B grade.
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9 Houston events to attend in September
As the weather starts to (hopefully) cool down, many Houstonians will be at NRG catching a football game, listening to jazz music at the Houston Jazz Festival, or attending a show at the Hobby Center. But if you’re trying to enjoy the last rays of summer, check out these nine upcoming events in Houston. Hotel…
