Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered that all cities and counties remove street markers representing "political ideologies" or risk losing state transportation funding. The order targets rainbow crosswalks in Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.
Decorated combat veteran Nick Tran, who fled Vietnam as a refugee, has officially announced his candidacy for Texas's 8th Congressional District, emphasizing his military, energy sector, and veteran advocacy experience. He aims to secure the border and protect constitutional rights.
A person of interest was questioned and released after conservative activist Charlie Kirk, 31, was shot and killed at Utah Valley University. The killing drew swift reaction across Houston and Texas while investigators continued their search.
The Trump administration has authorized new border wall construction in South Texas, waiving dozens of environmental and public health protections to speed the project through a federally protected wildlife refuge.
Elon Musk’s Boring Co. and Houston-area Congressman Wesley Hunt are pushing a $760 million flood tunnel plan as a cheaper alternative to Harris County’s $30 billion project, sparking debate over effectiveness and transparency.