Typical summer weather continues across Texas this week, with daily storm chances and highs near 90°F. Meanwhile, the National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical disturbance in the Atlantic, though it's not expected to impact the U.S.
A recent study by SmartAsset indicates that the financial bar for a "comfortable" lifestyle in Texas has significantly risen. A single adult now needs to earn over $90,000 annually. At the same time, a family of four requires more than $200,000. These figures underscore the growing financial pressures on residents across the Lone Star State, including those in the rapidly developing Houston metropolitan area and its surrounding communities, such as Conroe.
Thousands are expected to join a nationwide “No Kings” protest in Houston this Saturday, aligning with anti-Trump demonstrations in over 1,500 U.S. cities. The rally at City Hall challenges President Trump’s immigration policies and coincides with his military parade in Washington, D.C.
President Donald Trump's wide-ranging travel ban officially started early Monday morning, impacting citizens from a dozen nations and imposing heightened restrictions on several others. Despite the significant policy change, Houston Airport System officials announced that they did not anticipate any disruptions or delays for travelers passing through Houston airports.
As hurricane season approaches, the Houston-Galveston National Weather Service office has nine personnel vacancies, including four meteorologists. Temporary federal hiring exception authorizes 126 nationwide hires. Union representatives call the measure a “band-aid” to NWS staffing shortages that have cost over 600 personnel this year.
Kevin Granger, the Vice President of Intercollegiate Athletics at Texas Southern University, is facing serious allegations of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed this week. A university staff member has accused Granger of making vulgar comments and inappropriately touching her, prompting Texas Southern University to place him on administrative leave and launch an independent investigation.