Travelers planning to fly for Thanksgiving or Christmas may want to book soon. Average round-trip airfare for Thanksgiving is about $402, 30% higher than a year ago, while Christmas fares average $452. Airfares could rise further as the holidays approach, particularly within two weeks of travel....
business
Beginning Dec. 11, a new federal ban on hemp-derived THC products will make drinkable hemp illegal to sell in Texas.
News
Texas Dems may craft a state “trigger bill” to activate Medicaid expansion if Congress repeals costly Trump administration restrictions.
government
More than 1,600 Texans are waiting for psychiatric hospital beds, and some are facing delays lasting months, according to a newly released state report highlighting ongoing challenges in Texas’ mental health care system. The 27-page report from the Texas Health and Human Services...
safety
A shooting in Alief has left a young man hospitalized in critical condition as the Houston police try to piece together what happened.
parks
A question on X about how people speak to themselves in their inner monologues drew thousands of responses. The post asked whether people address themselves as “you,” “we” or “I.” Some said they use “you” when they’ve done something wrong, while others use “we” when reflecting on...
safety
A woman riding her bike to work late Sunday evening is dead after being hit by a vehicle along a Katy roadway, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
Local
More rain Monday: While not a wash out, your commute will likely stay rainy through the day Monday. Watch for widespread rain into southeast Texas, and some of the steady rain coming during the morning and evening commutes. Early Week Forecast: Some of the showers will linger int...
News
For rideshare drivers, delivery workers and others earning money through gig apps, an uncomfortable encounter with a customer may not end when the job is finished. A new study involving researchers from Rice University, George Mason University and Texas A&M University found that ...
safety
METRO says it is putting more officers in areas with higher crime, and the agency reports a decline in assaults. But some riders say they still have concerns about their safety. For millions of METRO riders, a trip is routine: stopping, starting and reaching their destination wit...
