Tony Buzbee announces sexual assault, harassment case against Austin lobby leader
Read full article: Tony Buzbee announces sexual assault, harassment case against Austin lobby leaderProminent Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed his firm is representing an unidentified female victim in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct.
Reed’s 3 TD passes in 1st quarter propel No. 3 Texas A&M past Samford as Aggies improve to 11-0
Read full article: Reed’s 3 TD passes in 1st quarter propel No. 3 Texas A&M past Samford as Aggies improve to 11-0Marcel Reed threw three touchdown passes in the first quarter before sitting down early in the second as No. 3 Texas A&M built a huge early lead and rolled to a 48-0 win over FCS school Samford.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map
Read full article: Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional mapThe administrative ruling is a first step before the court decides whether to pause the use of the 2025 map, drawn to increase GOP seats in the U.S. House, for the rest of the legal battle.
BUSTED CONQUEST: Two North Texas men charged in federal indictment over Haiti island invasion plan
Read full article: BUSTED CONQUEST: Two North Texas men charged in federal indictment over Haiti island invasion planTwo North Texas men face federal charges after a grand jury indicted them for an alleged plot to invade an island off Haiti, murder the men living there, and enslave women and children.
Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
Read full article: Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contractsTexas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegallyThe Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States.
88-year-old man admits to killing terminally ill wife, claiming she ‘no longer wished to live’ in murder-suicide attempt
Read full article: 88-year-old man admits to killing terminally ill wife, claiming she ‘no longer wished to live’ in murder-suicide attemptThe man said that when his wife went to sleep, he grabbed his gun and shot her and then tried to shoot himself.
73-year-old woman killed on Westheimer Road days after being named in ‘Deadliest Roads in America’
Read full article: 73-year-old woman killed on Westheimer Road days after being named in ‘Deadliest Roads in America’The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ranked Westheimer Road as the number one road for pedestrian deaths between 2021 and 2023.
Pilot walks away uninjured after emergency crash landing in field near Grand Parkway
Read full article: Pilot walks away uninjured after emergency crash landing in field near Grand ParkwayWhen the pilot realized his plane was having issues, he tried to return to the airport, but his cylinder failed, causing an engine failure.
Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander
Read full article: Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymanderJudge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.
Turkey tickets replace citations in Livingston police holiday outreach program
Read full article: Turkey tickets replace citations in Livingston police holiday outreach programLivingston police gave out “turkey tickets” instead of citations to 20 drivers ahead of Thanksgiving, surprising them with $20 H-E-B gift cards.
Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crash
Read full article: Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crashA group of Buddhist monks walking from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., on a cross-country peace journey received unexpected help after their escort vehicle was destroyed in a crash in Dayton, Texas.
WATCH LIVE: CAIR, Muslim Legal Fund sue Texas Gov. Abbott over terrorist group proclamation
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: CAIR, Muslim Legal Fund sue Texas Gov. Abbott over terrorist group proclamationTwo Islamic civil rights organizations have filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants DPS to launch investigation into Muslim brotherhood, CAIR after labeling them terrorist group
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott wants DPS to launch investigation into Muslim brotherhood, CAIR after labeling them terrorist groupAbbott wants the DPS to investigate CAIR for threats of violence, intimidation and harassment
Why these Buddhist Monks’ are walking 2,300 miles for peace from Texas to Washington
Read full article: Why these Buddhist Monks’ are walking 2,300 miles for peace from Texas to WashingtonA group of about two dozen monks set off on foot with a simple mission: to promote unity, healing, compassion, and inner peace across the United States.
Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss
Read full article: Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan JossA grand jury in Texas has indicted a man on a murder charge in the shooting of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss.
18-year-old Kroger employee accused of recording up a shopper’s dress arrested
Read full article: 18-year-old Kroger employee accused of recording up a shopper’s dress arrestedSurveillance video showed the 18-year-old positioning his phone under the woman's dress before he was caught by her daughter.
⭐️You think you know the Alamo? Wait until you see what’s coming!⭐️
Read full article: ⭐️You think you know the Alamo? Wait until you see what’s coming!⭐️If you think you know the Alamo… buckle up. Because what’s happening in San Antonio right now is nothing short of extraordinary. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp hit the road for a classic Texas day trip — music up, Buc-ee’s pitstop included — and rolled into downtown San Antonio to see what a $550 million investment is going to look like when it’s poured directly into one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
‘Outrageous conduct’: Dissenting judge in Texas redistricting case says ruling was made before dissent could be written
Read full article: ‘Outrageous conduct’: Dissenting judge in Texas redistricting case says ruling was made before dissent could be writtenJudge Jerry Smith, who sits on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, published his 100-page dissent on Wednesday.
Katy homeowners stopped a battery project, now the developer wants the state to overrule them
Read full article: Katy homeowners stopped a battery project, now the developer wants the state to overrule themA dispute over a proposed 500-MW battery facility in Katy has moved to the state level, as the developer asks Texas regulators to overturn the city’s denial. The PUC’s upcoming decision will determine whether local opposition or state authority prevails.
Fort Bend County commissioners can hire outside law firm for redistricting, Texas AG says
Read full article: Fort Bend County commissioners can hire outside law firm for redistricting, Texas AG saysTexas Attorney General says Fort Bend County commissioners can hire an outside law firm for redistricting, resolving a dispute with the county attorney over who controls the process.
Texas judge orders school districts to pause Ten Commandments displays
Read full article: Texas judge orders school districts to pause Ten Commandments displaysTen Commandments posters must come down in certain Texas classrooms after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a new state law.
After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him
Read full article: After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised himUntil being labeled as the "radical left," Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneous.”
Federal judge orders schools from 14 Texas districts remove Ten Commandments displays, citing First Amendment
Read full article: Federal judge orders schools from 14 Texas districts remove Ten Commandments displays, citing First AmendmentAccording to court documents, a federal judge in San Antonio ruled that Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) likely violates a clause of the First Amendment and temporarily ordered 14 Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) not to display the Ten Commandments in their classrooms.
What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered maps
Read full article: What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered mapsThe state is expected to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily pause the ruling, which would allow Texas to use the more recent map while the appeal plays out.
Holiday travel begins this week. How Houston airports are preparing for millions of travelers
Read full article: Holiday travel begins this week. How Houston airports are preparing for millions of travelersThe holiday season is upon us, and that means bustling airports and millions of travelers passing through Houston!
Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.The heavily redacted emails reveal little of the two men’s relationship.
‘Kind of alarming’: Parents on edge after multiple ‘stranger danger’ notices at Galena Park ISD
Read full article: ‘Kind of alarming’: Parents on edge after multiple ‘stranger danger’ notices at Galena Park ISDGalena Park ISD is increasing patrols after a Woodland Acres Middle School student reported being followed home by a stranger this week.
911 services in limbo as Richmond, Fort Bend County stall on agreement
Read full article: 911 services in limbo as Richmond, Fort Bend County stall on agreementThe City of Richmond says Fort Bend County owes roughly $700,000 for emergency services the city provided to unincorporated areas over the past two years, and city leaders on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding clarity on who will pay going forward.
Houston singer D4vd named suspect after teen’s body found in impounded car
Read full article: Houston singer D4vd named suspect after teen’s body found in impounded carInvestigators have formally identified Houston singer D4vd as a suspect in the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered, decomposed body was found in the trunk of his impounded vehicle.
FULL LIST: The organizations Texas has designated as terrorist groups in 2025
Read full article: FULL LIST: The organizations Texas has designated as terrorist groups in 2025Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has designated four organizations or organization categories as foreign terrorist or transnational criminal groups under state authority.
Texas AG Paxton sues Austin-area school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments
Read full article: Texas AG Paxton sues Austin-area school districts for refusing to display Ten CommandmentsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed new lawsuits against two school districts in the Austin area for refusing to comply with new state laws requiring public schools to display the Biblical Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
Read full article: Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midtermsA panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms
Read full article: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midtermsThe decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
Islamic group sues after Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to investigate them
Read full article: Islamic group sues after Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to investigate themThe CAIR Legal Defense Fund and another group claim the governor's proclamation identifying them as terrorists “is defamatory and finds no basis in law or fact."
Texas governor labels Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as foreign terrorist group
Read full article: Texas governor labels Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as foreign terrorist groupTexas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations, citing concerns over alleged support for terrorism and attempts to undermine legal systems.
88-year-old man who shot his terminally ill wife to death unable to care for himself without assistance while in jail
Read full article: 88-year-old man who shot his terminally ill wife to death unable to care for himself without assistance while in jailThe man's bond was lowered from $250,000 to $80,000 on Monday night.
Trump administration considers moving FEMA to Texas and tapping state’s top emergency official, report says
Read full article: Trump administration considers moving FEMA to Texas and tapping state’s top emergency official, report saysAccording to Politico, federal officials could relocate the agency here and tap Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to lead it.
3 strikes, you’re out: New Galveston ordinance aims to prevent disturbances at short-term rentals
Read full article: 3 strikes, you’re out: New Galveston ordinance aims to prevent disturbances at short-term rentalsA newly adopted Galveston ordinance gives city officials a tougher tool to curb disturbances at short‑term rentals: three verified violations in a 12‑month period can trigger revocation of registration needed to operate.
‘Community stepping up’: Manvel raises $20K to help neighbors in need with groceries
Read full article: ‘Community stepping up’: Manvel raises $20K to help neighbors in need with groceriesAs the federal government raises new questions about the integrity of SNAP benefits, one Brazoria County community isn’t waiting for Washington to fix it.
‘Our kids are not able to form a community’: Fort Bend ISD parents share frustrations amid plan to rezone schools
Read full article: ‘Our kids are not able to form a community’: Fort Bend ISD parents share frustrations amid plan to rezone schoolsThe Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees will meet for its monthly board meeting Monday evening.
Waller County chief deputy suffers multiple broken bones in motorcycle crash during Charlie Kirk memorial ride
Read full article: Waller County chief deputy suffers multiple broken bones in motorcycle crash during Charlie Kirk memorial rideA Waller County Sheriff’s Office chief deputy was seriously hurt after being involved in a motorcycle crash on Sunday.
Bond lowered for 88-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his terminally ill wife in Galveston
Read full article: Bond lowered for 88-year-old man accused of fatally shooting his terminally ill wife in GalvestonGalveston Police say a 88-year-old man has been arrested and is charged with murder for allegedly killing his wife.
Suspect in family disturbance shoots himself after deputies find him at McDonald’s in Montgomery County
Read full article: Suspect in family disturbance shoots himself after deputies find him at McDonald’s in Montgomery CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at the McDonald’s at 32323 SH-249, which is at the intersection with Decker Prairie Road.
Pedestrian walking in North Freeway HOV lane struck, killed by METRO bus
Read full article: Pedestrian walking in North Freeway HOV lane struck, killed by METRO busMETRO police say a pedestrian, who was walking in the HOV lane on the North Freeway, was killed after being hit by a METRO bus early Monday.
Armed man who fired shot at wife during argument arrested after standoff with League City officers
Read full article: Armed man who fired shot at wife during argument arrested after standoff with League City officersPolice said the man exited the home carrying his baby and with a pistol on his hip and refused to surrender to authorities.
Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since 1959
Read full article: Georgia up to No. 4 in AP poll, Sooners back in top 10 and Mean Green ranked for 1st time since 1959Georgia has moved up to No. 4 in The Associated Press poll, Oklahoma is back in the top 10 and North Texas is ranked for the first time since 1959.
Two immigrant men arrested in Houston-area for alleged repeated rape of 12-year-old
Read full article: Two immigrant men arrested in Houston-area for alleged repeated rape of 12-year-old2 other women were also arrested after authorities said they claimed to have rescued the girl from the two men, but instead abused her as well.
Stockton accounts for 5 touchdowns to outshine Manning as No. 5 Georgia beats No. 10 Texas 35-10
Read full article: Stockton accounts for 5 touchdowns to outshine Manning as No. 5 Georgia beats No. 10 Texas 35-10Gunner Stockton passed for four touchdowns, including two to Noah Thomas, and ran for a score to outplay Arch Manning as No. 5 Georgia strengthened its postseason standing by overwhelming No. 10 Texas 35-10 for its sixth straight win.
Sanjay Gupta says Americans have unique “disdain for pain” and should turn to brain’s natural painkillers for relief
Read full article: Sanjay Gupta says Americans have unique “disdain for pain” and should turn to brain’s natural painkillers for reliefDuring The Texas Tribune Festival’s closing keynote, the neurosurgeon said that for decades, pain management wrongly treated the body “as totally separate from the brain.”
No. 3 Texas A&M pulls off biggest comeback in school history to beat South Carolina 31-30
Read full article: No. 3 Texas A&M pulls off biggest comeback in school history to beat South Carolina 31-30Marcel Reed threw for a career-high 439 yards and three touchdowns and No. 3 Texas A&M rallied from a 27-point halftime deficit to remain undefeated with a 31-30 victory over South Carolina.
Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learning
Read full article: Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learningThree school district leaders at The Texas Tribune Festival said the Texas Education Agency’s reliance on state takeovers to improve academic performance threatens local control.
Former Houston Rocket Patrick Beverley charged with assault of a family member in Fort Bend County
Read full article: Former Houston Rocket Patrick Beverley charged with assault of a family member in Fort Bend CountyFormer Houston Rockets player, Patrick Beverley, was arrested in Fort Bend County on Friday, according to court records.
Tariffs driving up prices on Christmas trees, decor, lights. Here’s how to save
Read full article: Tariffs driving up prices on Christmas trees, decor, lights. Here’s how to saveRising tariffs on imported goods are driving up prices for Christmas trees, lights, and décor this season, leaving shoppers looking for ways to save and consider locally grown alternatives.
4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lot
Read full article: 4 Fort Bend ISD students arrested in killing of man in Missouri City Walmart parking lotMissouri City police confirm four teenagers have been arrested in connection to a shooting in a Walmart parking lot that left a 22-year-old man dead.
U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred criticizes rival James Talarico for accepting billionaire donations
Read full article: U.S. Senate hopeful Colin Allred criticizes rival James Talarico for accepting billionaire donationsAllred’s comments at The Texas Tribune Festival marked the first time either leading Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate publicly criticized the other.
Democrats “defined everything by identity,” Pete Buttigieg says in critique of his party
Read full article: Democrats “defined everything by identity,” Pete Buttigieg says in critique of his partyThe former U.S. transportation secretary said the Democratic Party should focus more on issues gripping the country, such as health care and housing affordability.
Humble ISD school marshal pilot program will allow some employees to carry guns on campus
Read full article: Humble ISD school marshal pilot program will allow some employees to carry guns on campusHumble ISD has approved a new school marshal pilot program that will let select trained employees carry firearms on campus.
Voters in Texas’ 18th District waited months for an election. They’ll soon have two more.
Read full article: Voters in Texas’ 18th District waited months for an election. They’ll soon have two more.The race to fill Texas’ long-vacant 18th Congressional District seat is headed to a runoff, just before the start of a new election cycle.
Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football
Read full article: Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of footballThe Dallas Cowboys have Marshawn Kneeland on their minds as they get back to the business of football.
Fort Bend ISD planning to redraw school boundaries to balance enrollment
Read full article: Fort Bend ISD planning to redraw school boundaries to balance enrollmentThe Fort Bend Independent School District is preparing to redraw its school boundaries, a move that could shift students to different schools and potentially impact property values in the area.
Texas still needs a plan for its growing water supply issues, experts say
Read full article: Texas still needs a plan for its growing water supply issues, experts sayPanelists at The Texas Tribune Festival shared their opinions on what the state should do after voters approved a historic investment in water infrastructure.
Texas A&M University professors now need approval for some race and gender topics
Read full article: Texas A&M University professors now need approval for some race and gender topicsTexas A&M University System regents on Thursday adopted a new policy requiring professors to first get approval to discuss some race and gender topics.
Houston-area Tesla facility projected to bring at least 1,500 jobs
Read full article: Houston-area Tesla facility projected to bring at least 1,500 jobsA planned Tesla manufacturing facility in Brookshire is projected to bring at least 1,500 jobs to the Houston area, according to a report by the Houston Business Journal, and Tesla’s own careers site shows the company is recruiting manufacturing roles for the Brookshire location.
Scammer sentenced to 7 years for $12.5M scheme involving fake COVID protection products
Read full article: Scammer sentenced to 7 years for $12.5M scheme involving fake COVID protection productsA man from Los Angeles has pleaded guilty to wire fraud in a $12.5 million scam that victimized investors in the Southern District of Texas.
Texas A&M system approves policy to restrict faculty from advocating “race and gender ideology”
Read full article: Texas A&M system approves policy to restrict faculty from advocating “race and gender ideology”Faculty are also prohibited from teaching material inconsistent with approved syllabi. The changes come in response to a recent controversy over gender identity classroom discussions.
Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicle
Read full article: Investigation underway after motorcyclist dies in crash with Conroe ISD police vehicleThe Conroe Police Department said a 24-year-old man driving a motorcycle died after a crash with a Conroe ISD police vehicle Wednesday evening.
Longhorn football fans can grab free cheeseburgers at Hat Creek this Saturday
Read full article: Longhorn football fans can grab free cheeseburgers at Hat Creek this SaturdayTexas fans can score a free Little Hat Cheeseburger at Hat Creek Burger Company this Saturday, Nov. 15, from 3 p.m. to close by wearing Texas gear or showing a Texas One membership.
KPRC 2 Investigates finds truancy data not proactively monitored
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates finds truancy data not proactively monitoredKPRC 2 Investigates has found that truancy data reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is not proactively monitored, despite a state law requiring school districts to engage in and report truancy prevention efforts.