Houston's hottest week: 100-degree heat wave forces outdoor workers to fight for survival
The scorching summer heat in Houston isn’t stopping outdoor workers from getting the job done. Along Hilcroft avenue, crews are installing n…
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Back-to-school shopping underway as families look for ways to stretch their budgets
Houston parents and college students are finding ways to save on back-to-school shopping as school supply costs add up. Here's what families…
New rule will let Trump administration speed up deportation of asylum seekers
The rule, which will allow USCIS officers to refer asylum seekers directly to immigration court without first interviewing them, has the pot…
Houston students turn thousands of plastic bags into an award-winning business
Four Houston students are proving that one person’s trash can become another person’s everyday essential. Incoming seniors Emmanuel Wieczore…
Jordanian athlete competing in Genuine Cup missing from Rice University, school says
Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, 24, was last seen walking around the Rice University campus late Saturday night or early Sunday.
Cypress roads aren’t keeping up with development, but here’s what’s coming
Cypress has become one of the fastest-growing communities in the Houston area. View this post on Instagram From thousands of new homes in ma…
Texas lawmakers reconsider tax incentives for data centers
Texas lawmakers are reconsidering massive tax breaks offered to attract data centers, pointing to a dramatic shift in the political and econ…
Houston weather: Heat wave to continue much of this week
The heat will be on much of the week in the Houston area.
Houston Heat Advisory: Heat dome to bring multiple 100-degree days this week
A Heat Advisory has been issued for the Houston area from noon to 7 p.m. Tuesday as temperatures climb to around 100 degrees and the heat in…
Back-to-school safety: What kids should know and what parents should watch for in case of a school emergency
As families get ready for the new school year, a little preparation can bring a lot of peace of mind — especially when it comes to recognizi…
Galveston County health officials investigate rise in cyclospora cases
Health officials reported 14 confirmed cyclosporiasis cases in Galveston County with four other potential cases under investigation as of Mo…
Texas forces Discord to implement UK-style age verification and safety rules
Texas and Discord have agreed to a temporary injunction requiring the platform to roll out its UK-standard age verification and teen safety …