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Democrats poised to narrowly flip Texas State Board of Education
Republican control of the Texas State Board of Education had steadily increased over the last few cycles, but Democrats doubled their seats on the board this year, taking a narrow majority....
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The Texas Supreme Court will have a female majority for the first time
A majority of justices on the Texas Supreme Court will be women for the first time ever, including the chief justice.
Local
Houston resident wins $5 million top prize in Texas Lottery scratch ticket
A Houston resident is $5 million richer after winning the top prize from a Texas Lottery scratch ticket game.
Local
Houston’s best pizza: The Full Menu
Local foodies discuss their favorite places to get pizza around Houston.
safety
Brooklyn and Chicago fires: At least 10 dead after separate overnight blazes ravage homes
Separate overnight house fires in New York and Illinois killed 10 people and displaced several others.
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GOP state senators could emerge as last protectors of party power in Texas
Republican state senators will still hold a majority in the Capitol’s upper chamber. They have the ability to significantly weaken the role of the lieutenant governor....
schools
Houston area hosts a full slate of High School Football games in final week of regular season
The Texas high school football regular season wraps up this week with games slated for Thursday, Friday and Saturday throughout the Houston area and across Texas. Playoff spots in districts and playoff seedings will be finalized in the days ahead with the state playoffs set to ki...
government
Texas turns blue: Black Houstonians say the work starts now
It’s official. Texas has turned blue. Historic Democratic victories and record midterm turnout have ushered in new political possibilities for Black Houstonians, but voters say elected officials must deliver on their campaign promises when they take office. Nearly 1.4 million vot...
business
Veterans Day 2026 deals: Where veterans can get free meals and discounts
Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and thank veterans for their service and sacrifice, many businesses offer discounts and special deals....
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CBP intercept shipment of fake Chiefs championship rings at IAH disguised as hair pins
CBP officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rings shipped from China with an estimated MSRP of $750,000....
schools
Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?
Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency....