An intern at the Harris County District Attorney’s Office uncovered charging discrepancies in hundreds of cases, leading to a sweeping audit. His suspension afterward is drawing scrutiny and questions of possible retaliation.
Perry’s Steakhouse is returning to 1979 with a special 79-cent pork chop lunch on May 2. The offer is available to 100 dine-in guests over 21 at each location.
Texas lawmakers are considering major changes to the state’s medical marijuana program while cracking down on hemp-derived THC products—sparking division among patients, veterans, and cannabis advocates.
The controversy surrounding the now-shuttered Turkey Leg Hut deepened this week as former frontman Lyndell "Lynn" Price was arrested on federal arson charges tied to a 2020 explosion at a Houston bar.
Texas hospitals — including major systems in Houston — reported spending $121 million in November 2024 caring for undocumented immigrants, according to a new state report prompted by an executive order from Gov. Greg Abbott.
The Texas Education Agency released the long-delayed 2022–23 A–F ratings for school districts and campuses. Learn how your local schools performed and what the changes mean for accountability.
Texas legislators are advancing bills to curb squatting, but critics argue the proposed laws could significantly weaken protections for renters across the state.
Legislation authored by Houston Senator Joan Huffman and Representative Senfronia Thompson, aiming to establish a $3 billion dementia research fund in Texas, has successfully passed the House. The crucial next step – securing funding through a constitutional amendment – is now facing significant obstacles due to a partisan standoff primarily centered on the contentious issue of school vouchers. This political climate casts doubt on the ultimate realization of the Houston-led initiative.
Attorneys for Houston-area midwife Maria Rojas challenged the state’s investigation into alleged illegal abortions, calling it speculative and flawed. Rojas was released on bond, though her clinics remain closed under a temporary court order.
A group of Texas lawmakers is calling on the White House to move NASA's headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Houston’s Johnson Space Center in 2028. They argue the move would reduce costs, reconnect NASA leadership with its core mission, and leverage Houston’s deep space infrastructure and workforce.
As funeral arrangements for Pope Francis move forward, a remarkable assembly of world leaders is preparing to gather in Rome to honor one of the most reform-minded Popes in recent memory. The outdoor funeral, scheduled for Saturday, April 26, will take place in front of St. Peter’s Basilica and be attended by heads of state, royals, and religious leaders from around the globe.