HISD plans to adopt a pay-for-performance model for teacher salaries by the 2026-27 school year, moving away from tenure and educational credit-based pay.

Harmony Public Schools in Texas offers up to $10,000 signing bonuses for new TIA-receiving teachers to improve attraction and retention for the 2025-2026 school year.

The Memorial Hermann IRONMAN 70.3 Texas Triathlon returns to Galveston with over 2,000 athletes. Expect road closures and minor delays around the city.

Harris County commissioners voted to increase the minimum wage for county workers to $20 and contractors to $21.65 by 2025, aiming to improve living standards and boost the economy.

Bridgeland High senior Shawn Ray achieved a perfect 36 on the ACT, becoming valedictorian and aiming for competitive University of Texas at Austin Computer Science program.

A substantial water main break in north Houston near Washington Avenue caused significant flooding. The incident was attributed to a contractor working for a telephone company and disrupted the morning commute.

Judge Rosenthal ruled that Texas A&M University's "Draggieland" drag show is protected by the First Amendment, allowing the event to proceed on campus.

Tilman Fertitta plans to resign from the University of Houston System Board of Regents as he awaits confirmation as U.S. Ambassador to Italy and San Marino.

HAWC opens One Safe Place Houston, a new facility to aid domestic abuse survivors, with housing, crisis care, and resources for rebuilding their lives.

Colony Ridge business owner Erik Payán Ibarra was released on bond after proving not a flight risk, with his attorney Silvia Mintz arguing for his stay in the U.S. based on community ties and a clean record, aside from his undocumented status.

Parents opposed the religious content of the proposed Bluebonnet curriculum at a Fort Bend ISD school board meeting, leading to heated exchanges and the ejection of a parent.

TSU aims to secure $120 million for a new law school building addressing safety and accessibility concerns, following ABA warnings about current facility standards.

Governor Abbott congratulated Clute, Lake Jackson, and Surfside Beach on becoming Tourism Friendly Texas Certified by Travel Texas. This recognition highlights their tourism potential and reflects their contribution to Texas's economy and job market.