Parents and the program’s founder say UST moved its Pragmatic Studies program and did not renew its chair’s contract, leaving roughly 165 students uncertain about supports. Families and a funder want answers.

Pride Houston moved its 48th annual festival and parade to June 6, 2026, to avoid clashes with the FIFA World Cup and to expand events across June.

A $1 million effort from the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation has turned 40 Houston-area libraries into Family Place rooms with play areas, bilingual books and parent workshops.

Texas officials warn of mystery seed packets that may pose ecological risks and disrupt agriculture. Over 1,100 packets have been found since February 2025, with potential ties to brushing scams and the risk of introducing invasive species.

After seven years of border aid, Team Brownsville has closed. Former volunteers formed Madrinas de Justicia to continue helping migrants at the border.

The capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro by U.S. forces has led to varied reactions, with celebrations among some Venezuelan expatriates and planned protests against U.S. intervention by others.

Houston hospitals celebrated the arrival of their first babies of 2026, with parents and staff welcoming newborns shortly after midnight on New Year's Day.

Photojournalist John King passed away just shy of his 44th birthday, leaving a legacy of heartfelt storytelling and kindness among the Texas media community.

A water main break on East Blue Bell Road prompted a citywide boil‑water advisory Monday; crews restored pressure but testing is ongoing. Officials urge residents to boil water and check the city's updates.

New state estimates put Austin ahead of Fort Worth with a Jan. 1, 2025 population of 1,054,007, reversing last year’s ranking.

A Texas law allows for regulation of ACA marketplace prices to mitigate the impact of expiring federal subsidies, potentially keeping insurance plans affordable for residents despite national premium increases.

After 12 years in Chinese detention, Houston native Mark Swidan says rebuilding his life back home has been harder than surviving prison.

Harris County Precinct 4 says two juveniles, 6 and 8, were found safe after an intensive drone and K9 search near Greenwood Forest Drive.