Polk County residents deal with Tropical Storm Edouard aftermath, state tool helps document damage Debris, downed limbs and standing water still cover parts of Polk County following Tropical Storm Edouard. For some residents, the cleanup is just beginning — and the road to recovery depends on kno...
government
The state board of education is one of the most influential bodies shaping education across the state. The board sets curriculum and chooses instructional materials for all public school classrooms and in recent years has been scrutinized for its controversial choices....
government
With just two weeks until Election Day, the race for Texas’ U.S. Senate seat is heating up as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico bring their campaigns to the Houston area. Both candidates are making a final push to win over voters in one of the country’s most close...
business
Nearly 1.6 million pounds of ready-to-eat meat and poultry products are being recalled nationwide because they may have been stored at unsafe temperatures, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Kayem Foods Inc., based in Chelsea, Massachusetts, is recalling approximate...
safety
ICE said Emiliano Andrade-Covarrubias obtained his legal status fraudulently because he failed to disclose a 2004 arrest for theft. His daughter disputes that....
News
The Democratic nominee for Texas governor wants to inspect unredacted communications involving Gov. Greg Abbott's office and Elon Musk's companies based in the state....
safety
A man is in critical condition after being shot in southwest Houston outside Costa Lounge VIP bar during a dispute, police report.
News
Lay’s is bringing the flavors of the holiday dinner table to the snack aisle with five new limited-edition potato chip varieties, including roasted turkey, maple bacon and chocolate-covered chips. The snack brand announced its new “Holi-LAY’S” collection on Monday, Oct. 19, with ...
