A Coinfully analysis of online searches puts Texas near the top of states whose residents are seeking help with rent, debt and other basic costs.

What began as a 20‑dog pickup swelled to roughly 80 animals at Houston’s BARC, straining the shelter and sparking an investigation. Rescues and fosters are being mobilized.

HCC trustees approved three workforce-focused applied bachelor's degrees — early childhood, information technology and project management — with classes eyed for spring 2027.

A LendingTree analysis finds the average Houston resident carries $44,640 in non‑mortgage debt — well above the metro average. Experts urge quick action.

TEA's June 10 release shows statewide gains on Spring 2026 STAAR end-of-course tests, with Algebra I and U.S. History posting notable jumps. Families can view individual scores online.

Southern Baptist messengers advanced a constitutional amendment to bar churches that employ women pastors; Houston congregations that use pastoral titles say the change could cost cooperative ties.

Meta named Houston a pilot city for a $115M workforce academy that offers free training and a job guarantee for skilled‑trade roles tied to data‑center work.

A San Antonio hearing kept Logan Paul’s defamation case against Coffeezilla alive as judges weigh whether CryptoZoo criticism crossed into false, damaging claims. The suit seeks damages and opens a test of online investigative reporting versus opinion.

A $17M Bloomberg investment will fund Gulf Coast TradeUp Careers at Houston City College, expanding apprenticeships and employer-linked training across the region.

Tenants at Pecan Village Apartments in Wharton say days without power during a heat spell have left seniors sleeping on cots while crews work to restore electricity.

Sugar Land pledged $2.5M to become an Official Houston World Cup Host City Supporter, opening the region’s first FIFA shop and planning watch parties and volunteer operations. City leaders say the investment is meant to capture spillover visitors from Houston’s matches.

An Eagle Lake resident quietly claimed $1 million on a Million Dollar Loteria scratch ticket bought at Time Maxx. The store could qualify for a $10,000 retailer bonus.

Census data and residents say Near Northside has lost roughly 4,000 Hispanic neighbors as home values and sales climb around White Oak. Community groups are weighing responses.