That meteor you saw? Part of it might be sitting in a field near Houston right now

| March 24, 2026

A meteor streaked across the Texas sky this weekend. Here’s where you can look for meteorites in its wake.

Houston Council Members propose ordinance limiting HPD’s role in administrative ICE Warrants

by ShaVonne Herndon

| March 20, 2026

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The proposal challenges current HPD procedures as city leaders debate how officers should handle administrative ICE warrants. Council Member Alejandra Salinas, joined by Council Member Abbie Kamin and several community leaders, introduced an ordinance that would clarify how Houston police handle administrative immigration warrants and limit when local officers would contact federal immigration authorities. The […]

Witnessing March Madness in person is a true experience.

A veteran fan’s guide to attending March Madness in person

by Joey Held

| March 18, 2026

Watching games from home is one thing, but it’s an entirely different experience to witness March Madness in person. Here’s what to know.

Why Texans are voting with education in mind this midterm election

by Katie Serrano

| March 17, 2026

Texans have a chance to elect staunch public education advocates to several statewide seats in November.

Students with disabilities face hurdles applying for private school vouchers

by Staff Reports

| March 17, 2026

Students with disabilities can receive up to $30,000 with Texas’ new private school voucher program, but a lengthy application process coupled with a short application window is leaving some children who could benefit from the program behind.

Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament.

Meet the Texas teams playing in March Madness

by Joey Held

| March 17, 2026

Texas has plenty of schools representing the state in the NCAA Tournament. Learn about the participants—and which teams to pick for your March Madness bracket.

To celebrate the upcoming 250th anniversary of America’s founding, nine historic documents will be on tour across the US. The “Freedom Plane National Tour” is only stopping in select cities, and Houston just happens to be one of them.

A once-in-a-lifetime chance for Houstonians to see 9 historic documents up close

by Sam Cohen

| March 16, 2026

Several historic documents will be on display at the Houston Museum of Natural Science from May 8-25. Here’s how to see them for free.

Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.

Documentary explores Texas origins of Roe v. Wade

by Public News Service

| March 16, 2026

Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that legalized abortions in the U.S, originated in Texas in 1970. It eventually was heard by the Supreme Court and for 50 years, it was the law of the land.

Discarded fishing gear like pots, nets, and traps, can entangle and kill marine life.

Abandoned fishing gear poses silent threat to marine life along Texas coast

by Sam Cohen

| March 13, 2026

“Ghost fishing,” or “ghost gear,” can trap and kill marine life. Here’s how to prevent that from happening.

Rare blue dragon slugs are washing up on Texas’s shoreline.

Blue dragons are washing up in Texas. Here’s why you shouldn’t pick one up

by Sam Cohen

| March 13, 2026

Rare blue dragon slugs are washing up on Texas’s shoreline, but beware: they sting. Here’s everything you need to know.

Texas native Kacey Musgraves recently announced her latest album, “Middle of Nowhere.”

Kacey Musgraves returns to her Texas roots on ‘Middle of Nowhere’

by Sam Cohen

| March 12, 2026

Texas native Kacey Musgraves recently announced her latest album, “Middle of Nowhere.” Here’s what you need to know.

As with many folk songs, there’s plenty of legend behind the origin of “The Yellow Rose of Texas.”

The Yellow Rose of Texas: Myth vs. reality

by Joey Held

| March 12, 2026

You’ve likely heard “The Yellow Rose of Texas” in some form or fashion. Learn more about the classic folk song, including what’s fact and what’s fiction.

Texas is one of the worst states in the nation for consumer fraud, according to a report from the Consumer Federation of America.

Report: Texans lose billions to online scammers

by Public News Service

| March 12, 2026

Texas is one of the worst states in the nation for consumer fraud, according to a report from the Consumer Federation of America.

Labor unions have made a difference for their workers in Texas.

7 times labor unions shaped history in Texas

by Joey Held

| March 11, 2026

From garnering better wages for pecan shellers to the first hotel strike in Texas, these labor unions have made a difference for their workers.

Houston, Fort Bend, and Aldine districts announce sweeping school closures

by ShaVonne Herndon

| March 11, 2026

Enrollment drops and budget pressures are driving widespread campus closures across Houston ISD, Fort Bend ISD and Aldine ISD. Three major Houston-area school districts are moving forward with significant school closures, citing declining enrollment, aging facilities, and financial pressures. The decisions have drawn strong reactions from educators, parents, and students, who say the changes will […]

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