Houston
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Stay cool & have a blast at these 8 water-based attractions in Houston
Beat the summer heat with the whole family at the best water parks, splash pads, and other water-based attractions in Houston.
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Houston’s most mysterious unsolved true crime cases
Think you know Houston crime? This city’s most notorious crimes have baffled investigators, stumped the FBI, and remained mysteries for years.
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Heads up, cyclists and joggers: White Oak Bayou Greenway closed near N. Shepherd for 3 months
The stretch of Houston’s White Oak Bayou Greenway near N. Shepherd will be closed for the next 90 days. Here’s everything you need to know.
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Thousands of Portugal fans march to Houston stadium before kickoff
Portugal fans turned Houston into a sea of red and green as thousands marched from the Medical Center to the stadium hours before today’s matchup, a full‑on fan walk filled with chants, flags and match‑day energy.
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Sylvia Garcia says new CDL rules target immigrants
A people’s hearing was held to spotlight how new CDL regulations are affecting truck drivers, their families, small businesses, and the transportation industry.
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Houston DACA recipient awarded one of the highest honors in the culinary world
Adrian Torres of Máximo was one of three Houston-based chefs honored at this year’s James Beard Foundation Awards.
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Houston leaders and dreamers call for permanent protections on DACA anniversary
Fourteen years after DACA began, Dreamers are still fighting for stability.
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Houston City controller announces investigation into Mayor’s senior adviser
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins announced an investigation into the mayor’s senior adviser for financial integrity Chris Brown, citing serious allegations.
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Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Houston’s 4th of July events
In 2026, Houston is going big with 4th of July festivals, concerts, and fireworks honoring the freedom and independence this country has enjoyed for 250 years.
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First‑time visitors from across the world arrive in Houston for the World Cup
Courier Texas hit Houston’s FIFA Fan Fest and caught up with fans from Curaçao, England, and Germany, all first‑time visitors soaking in the city and buzzing with excitement for the World Cup.
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Houston stadium workers demand respect ahead of World Cup
Hospitality workers and members of UNITE HERE Local 23 called attention to wages that haven’t kept up with the rising cost of living.
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Houston City Council approves $7.5 billion budget in 15-1 Vote
The Houston City Council has approved Mayor John Whitmire’s $7.5 billion budget in a 15-1 vote.
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What it looks like when a giant international event lands on your doorstep
‘It’s happening to us, not with us’: Houston’s EaDo residents brace for FIFA Fan Fest.
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Houston opens 222‑bed facility to help curb the city’s growing homeless crisis
Houston’s new $16 million, 222‑bed facility at 419 Emancipation is now open — offering triage care, medical and mental‑health services, and a faster path into stable housing for residents experiencing homelessness.
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Houston volunteers mobilize as small businesses push back against ICE
Houston volunteers and local groups are hitting the streets, talking with neighbors and small businesses about how state leaders are tying public funding to harsh anti‑immigrant policies.
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Advocates says the $70 billion ICE funding is “a direct weapon against us and our community”
The $70 billion ICE funding package passed after an all-night session in the Senate Friday morning is sparking major pushback.
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HISD to end automatic free meals at 30+ campuses next school year
33 Houston ISD campuses will no longer automatically offer free breakfast and lunch next school year, according to the district.
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‘Patently absurd’: Houston City Controller Chris Hollins blasts current city budget
Houston City Controller Chris Hollins warned the city has already burned through half its savings in just two years.
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A safer night out: Solar lights transform Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail
Hundreds of solar-powered lights are being installed on Houston’s Columbia Tap Trail. Here’s what you need to know.
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Discover the 8 best places to grab a glass of wine in Houston
Houston’s wine bar scene is thriving, and these spots prove you don’t need a vineyard nearby to enjoy a seriously great glass.
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Houston street renamed for Korean War veteran and former POW
Houston City Council has voted to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard in the East End as MSG Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard.
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A surprise win to succeed Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo
Former Houston City Council member Letitia Plummer secured 51% of the vote in Tuesday night’s runoff.
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Houston organizers devise creative cooling strategies to beat the heat at 2026 FIFA World Cup
Houston organizers have devised several ways of keeping people cool during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Here’s how they’re planning to do that.
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Harris County election day: 165k early votes cast and major runoffs on the ballot
Early voting numbers were far below those from the March primary.
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What $1,200 rent gets you in Houston right now
Houston’s rental market has stabilized, and prices have even dropped. Here’s what you can expect to get for $1,200 a month in one of America’s most affordable big cities.
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The MFAH brings three giants of 20th-century art together in one exhibition
Artworks from Henri Matisse, Pablo Picasso, and Paul Klee are on display at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Here’s what to know.
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‘Deal with reality,’ Houston City Controller warns of budget shortfall
Chris Collins emphasized the urgent need to bring Houston’s expenses under control as the city faces a significant budget shortfall.
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‘He’s doing it all’: Jasmine Crockett votes with US Rep. Christian Menefee in Houston
Congresswoman Jasmine Crockett urged voters to get out and make their voices heard.
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HISD under investigation as parents raise concerns over special education changes
Parents and advocates say proposed campus consolidations could push students with disabilities into more restrictive settings.
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Workers say LBJ Hospital expansion built on unpaid labor
Workers on the LBJ Hospital expansion say they’re facing wage theft and misclassification.
