RodeoHouston pledged a record $30.3M for 2026 — $15M in scholarships, bigger exhibitor payouts and a new vocational award for 68 counties.

Tilman Fertitta will return from Italy to accept an honorary doctorate at the University of Houston on Dec. 18. The visit highlights his years of donations and board leadership.

Texas finalizes rules for its private school voucher program, confirming funding amounts and application dates without adding extra reporting requirements for transparency.

A Humble turkey reportedly 'mouthed off' at a deputy, strutted down Kenswick Drive and slipped away — prompting a tongue-in-cheek 'wanted' post from Precinct 4.

Twin philanthropists Tena and Tama Lundquist have funneled millions into Houston’s rescue network and recently allocated about $400,000 to more than 100 local groups. The group pairs grantmaking with policy work aimed at shrinking the city’s stray population.

Texas has tightened vehicle registration ID requirements, impacting an estimated 1.7 million immigrants without legal status and sparking debate over safety and insurance concerns. Critics argue the policy burdens families and raises safety issues.

The 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade in Houston will bring festivities and street closures downtown, featuring floats, performances, and a holiday tree lighting with Brian McKnight.

Two in five households in Houston and Harris County experience food insecurity, exacerbated by SNAP benefit cuts and rising food prices. Local nonprofits like NAM are striving to alleviate the impact on residents, some facing related health issues.

A Fox 26 Houston report shows a significant gap between the cost of living comfortably and median incomes in Texas cities like San Antonio, Austin, and Houston, with the required income for comfort often more than doubling the median.

A tenants' rights workshop at an HISD Sunrise Center paired judges, legal aid and school resources to help keep families housed and students in class. The court-led model aims to prevent eviction-related school disruptions.

Two monks on a peace walk were injured in a crash near Dayton, Texas; one seriously. They continued their journey, showing dedication despite the setback.

Spring ISD parents packed meetings this week after consultants proposed closing Link Elementary and Dueitt Middle. Families say closures would disrupt walkable commutes and leave many without practical transportation.

HISD will use OpenAI’s ChatGPT for Teachers to streamline IEP paperwork and compliance inside a district-controlled instance. Officials say the tool supplements teachers, not replaces them.