Houston-area schools close due to an incoming winter storm, prompting safety precautions amidst extreme cold warnings and icy conditions. Community schedules are disrupted as families and institutions brace for the impact.

A Move.org analysis finds Texans average about $605 monthly on utilities while New Mexico averages roughly $401. Electricity is the largest single component.

Houston nonprofit Medical Bridges loaded two 40‑foot containers of tested hospital equipment and shipped them through Port Houston to Romania and into Ukraine. The group says the delivery will support frontline hospitals.

Advocates warned that federal immigration enforcement is leaving hundreds of Texas children in prolonged custody, citing reports of months‑long detentions and growing mental‑health risks.

Houston celebrated MLK Day 2026 with various events, including parades, community service, and family activities, honoring Dr. King's legacy of civil rights and community.

A district survey and draft maps have parents worried about school consolidations and split neighborhoods. Trustees will review feedback before any final vote.

Houston's METRO plans to increase security following a fatal shooting on a bus, including more security guards and law enforcement partnerships, despite a downward trend in major crimes.

Tickets for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo went on sale in two batches for the event featuring artists like Kelly Clarkson and Lizzo, with an online waiting room system for purchasing. Prices range from $35 to $429.

Tanglewest residents say a partial sewer repair left concrete in the line, caused backups and an unfinished cleanup that’s left a lingering stench and frayed nerves.

Memorial City Mall in Houston reopened after an ammonia leak from its ice rink caused an evacuation; the rink remains closed. No injuries occurred and the HazMat team contained the leak.

The 2026 Chevron Houston Marathon took place in Houston, drawing runners and spectators, yet caused significant street closures affecting local traffic.

Viral preacher Sister Cindy will visit the University of Houston on March 3 and Sam Houston State on March 4, a stop that has drawn both crowds and critics.

Tommy Tune donates over 50,000 items of his Broadway memorabilia to the University of Houston, including costumes, scripts, and letters, expected to benefit students and researchers.