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Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
Harris Co. couple warning pet owners about parasite found in dog parks that can be fatal
A West Harris County couple says all four of their dogs contracted a potentially serious parasite after visiting Congressman Bill Archer Park, prompting a warning for pet owners about the risk the snail-transmitted parasite can pose anywhere dogs encounter freshwater or standing ...
Talarico pulls former Cornyn staff member to campaign team
James Talarico has hired a former member of Sen. John Cornyn's staff to work on his Senate campaign.
CenterPoint Launches Hurricane Safety Week for Houston Customers
CenterPoint Energy launched its “Hurricane Safety and Preparedness Week” Monday, kicking off a week-long campaign aimed at helping Greater Houston customers stay safe and prepared as peak hurricane season gets underway. The campaign highlights the company’s ongoing preparedness e...
Trump administration pauses border construction in Big Bend National Park
Scott's visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy machinery clearing land in the park.
H-E-B recalls more jalapeño products, pulls items from shelves amid salmonella outbreak
Products recalled include H-E-B and NatureBest-branded pico de gallo, diced jalapeños and stuffed mushrooms.
Texans enter busiest week of training camp with Raiders joint practice, preseason game ahead
The Houston Texans continue training camp after coming off their 27-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Thursday. They are now preparing for their busiest week of camp. Starting Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders will be in town for a joint practice following by preseason game nu...
D23 announcements: Villains Land, Piston Peak, Tropical Americas, Monstropolis
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
Austin County residents protest CleanSpark data center in Sealy
Dozens of Austin County residents gathered Friday evening to protest a proposed data center in the Sealy area, arriving at a CleanSpark community meeting in tractors, trailers and trucks. They met near Trenckmann Rd and FM 949 in Sealy and caravanned to Millheim Haromonie Verein ...
Inside a $15.5 Million River Oaks Boulevard Mansion With Its Own Indoor Swimming Pool, Beauty Salon and Crystal Chandeliers Galore
It’s not often that Houstonians get a glimpse into the grand mansions that line River Oaks Boulevard, but the recent sale of the 15,000-square-foot behemoth at 1708 on the city’s most prestigious thoroughfare opens the door. The association of realtors’ professional organization ...
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide....
Flock cameras: 3 Harris County deputies have access suspended, Deer Park officer disciplined
Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting audits in regard to the ongoing discussions about the use of Flock cameras.
With love, from Fredericksburg! How the visitor bureau can help plan your stay
Looking for a weekend getaway from Houston? Fredericksburg offers the perfect mix of small-town charm, Texas wine, shopping, history and outdoor adventure. From nearly 100 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms along the Wine Trail to the walkable shops and restaurants on Main Str...
At Big Bend National Park, bulldozers begin clearing pristine desert land for border barrier work
A coalition of landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and business owners that say any work in Big Bend National Park would forever change the place often called "Texas' gift to the nation."...
Hello Houston (August 13, 2026)
Today: We discuss a federal judge's ruling on a longstanding Houston minority business contracting program, catch up with Houston singer Christina Wells, and find out how we can discern political fact from fiction during campaign season....
Mississippi community seeks answers after Black woman found hanging
The discovery of a 29-year-old Black woman hanging from a tree behind a vacant house in Jackson has sparked grief, intense public scrutiny, and renewed conversations about the painful weight of history. Authorities identified the woman as Tasia Fortune, whose body was discovered ...
Bulldozers begin work on border security project in Big Bend National Park
Heavy machinery has begun clearing land in Big Bend National Park for border security roads and detection technology.
Cornyn urges DHS to hear Texans’ concerns about Big Bend border barrier construction
Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn of Texas says local leaders, landowners and park advocates should have a chance to weigh in before additional construction moves forward....
Data center industry contributes thousands to Paxton campaign
Ken Paxton's Senate campaign received thousands in donations from the data center industry as Hood County awaits ruling from the AG on its data center moratorium....
Camp Mystic paid Eastland family members nearly $300K as revenue plunged after deadly flood
New bankruptcy records detail millions of dollars in assets and payments as the camp faces wrongful death lawsuits over the July 2025 flood.
Logan Michael Parker sentenced to two life terms for kidnapping, sexual assault of pregnant Conroe store clerk
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to two life terms after a Montgomery County jury convicted him of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe, authorities announced....
James Talarico leans into populist message in Pasadena, attacking Ken Paxton and ‘billionaire megadonors’
State Rep. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, used the event to lay out his “New American Dream” economic proposals. Attorney General Paxton, his Republican rival, made his own campaign swing through Houston last week....
Drive-by shooting on I-45 leaves 19-year-old in critical condition
A 19-year-old is in critical condition after a drive-by shooting late Sunday night in Houston. North Belt patrol units spotted a truck parked on the feeder road near I-45 and Glenborough Drive around 11:40 p.m. When officers approached the vehicle, they found it had been struck b...
Houston gang member sentenced for sex trafficking 16-year-old girl
Forum Park Crips member Andres Serrano Portillo was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for sex trafficking a 16-year-old girl along Houston's Bissonnet Street....
Nassau Bay monument near Johnson Space Center to honor Black trailblazers of America’s space program
A new public monument just blocks from NASA’s Johnson Space Center aims to spotlight a part of Space City history many residents say has been underrecognized: the Black astronauts, scientists, engineers and civil rights leaders who helped shape America’s space program. The instal...
Texans RB 1 David Montgomery “In best shape of my life”
The bitter taste of a playoff exit at New England last January carried into the offseason for the Houston Texans. Through the draft and free agency they believe some key issues have been resolved as a new campaign opens in a matter of weeks. High on the Texans wish list was impro...
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's death, investigations continue as ICE rolls out body cameras
One month after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed during an ICE operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood, multiple investigations remain underway. ICE has announced agents will begin wearing body cameras, Harris County has approved $2.5 million to support an ind...
Texas wildlife officials acquire new wildlife management area in Stephens County
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department added nearly 3,000 acres of land in Stephens County for a new wildlife management area.
Patrick trails Democrat in Texas lieutenant governor’s race, new poll says
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
Border project contractors arrive in Big Bend National Park as Texas lawmakers call for a pause
Texas Democrats are urging the Trump administration to delay its plans for building border barriers and roads across the West Texas park.
Ken Paxton touts economic plan, bashes Senate race rival James Talarico at Houston rally
Paxton, the Republican attorney general, spoke at the White Oak Music Hall on Wednesday evening. Talarico, a Democratic state representative, will make his own campaign swing through the Houston area this weekend....
Annelise Camp, 2-year-old Houston girl, passes away after Memorial Day drowning incident
Two-year-old Annelise Camp has passed away more than two months after a drowning incident in Houston, her family says.
Democrats set sights on open Texas border district in expansion of midterm targets
On Wednesday, the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee added 12 new districts to their “Districts in Play," a group of Republican-held or open seats in the House of Representatives that they feel are prime for a Democratic takeover....
Large alligator with ‘old bullet hole’ found lounging in Texas pool
A large alligator who had clearly been through it was recently found lounging in the backyard pool of a South Texas home.
Free skin cancer screenings return to Houston with Destination Healthy Skin RV stop at Discovery Green
Houstonians will have a chance to get a free, full-body skin cancer screening when The Skin Cancer Foundation brings its Destination Healthy Skin RV to Discovery Green on Thursday, Sept. 17. The 38-foot mobile clinic—equipped with two private exam rooms—will be parked at 1500 Mc...
Fuel spill involving tractor-trailer closes westbound lanes of U.S. 90 Alternate in Fort Bend County
Drivers traveling through Fort Bend County should expect delays after a fuel spill involving a tractor-trailer prompted a hazardous materials response Wednesday morning. The Fort Bend County Hazmat Response Team is assisting at the scene near U.S. 90 Alternate and Behrens Road in...
Lakewood Pines residents blame CenterPoint for damaged appliances, power problems
Residents in an Atascocita-area community say electrical issues are frying their home appliances, sparking safety concerns and costing thousands of dollars in repairs and replacements. They believe CenterPoint Energy is to blame — and they want the problem fixed and their money b...
Brassica Shares the vegan secret behind its signature chocolate chip cookie
Cookies are always a good idea, but Brassica is putting a unique spin on the classic chocolate chip cookie. In celebration of National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Jacob Wolfe, Houston owner-operator of Brassica , joined Houston Life to share how the restaurant creates its soft, ch...
Chef Chris Williams invests in Black art legacy
Lucille’s owner, Chef Chris Williams, and the nonprofit Street Art for Mankind are running an active fundraising campaign to complete a mural honoring the legacy of famed Houston artist John Biggers, with a public unveiling planned for this fall. The mural, designed for a parking...
Federal judge denies government’s request to suspend release of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting
A federal judge has denied the government’s request to suspend an order releasing a key witness in the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood. In an order signed Monday, Aug. 3, U.S. District Judge Keith P. Ellison ruled that José Trinidad Rojas Pliego can re...
Watch: Bison chases child at Yellowstone National Park during terrifying close encounter
A Bison at Yellowstone National Park suddenly chased a child during a close encounter caught on camera.
Charges dropped against all Reflecting Pool vandalism suspects
Charges have now been dropped against all four defendants who were accused of vandalizing the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
Missing New Caney woman with dementia sparks awareness of 'Take Me Home' program
A New Caney family is still searching for their loved one, and every hour counts. Maria Ortiz, 58, has been missing since July 20. Her family says she has shown serious signs of dementia for the past six years — and this isn’t the first time she has wandered off. The search has b...
New Texas hunting and fishing license rules require valid ID for purchases
Under new Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rules that took effect Monday, Texans and other customers ages 17+ must now show valid identification to purchase a recreational hunting or fishing license....
Reginald OG-1 Gordon empowers, uplifts formerly incarcerated
Reginald “OG-1” Gordon’s journey has taken him across Houston neighborhoods—from Sunnyside to South Park, Hiram Clarke, and Missouri City—but the place he proudly calls home remains Sunnyside. For nearly 21 years, however, Gordon was far from home, serving four 50-year prison sen...
Astros sweep Rangers, widen AL West lead after pivotal weekend series
Houston Astros take all three games at Daikin Park to create separation atop the division as both Texas clubs enter the stretch run.
White House uses Bad Bunny song in deportation video, sparking debate across social media
A social media video posted by the White House is drawing attention after using music from Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny to highlight the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. The video, shared on the White House’s official social media accounts, features Bad...