Galveston celebrates its 114th Mardi Gras event, attracting over 250,000 people, boosting local economy, and ensuring safety and order during the festivities.

The San Jacinto Monument will undergo a $142-million upgrade focusing on museum exhibits, battleground site, and landscaping, without altering the monument's structure.

Menard has been recognized as a Music Friendly Texas Certified Community, highlighting its contribution to the state's cultural heritage and music industry.

Galveston's Gaido's, a century-old seafood restaurant, earns the James Beard Foundation's America's Classics Award, recognizing its timeless appeal and community love.

Aldine ISD will close six elementary schools by 2025-2026 due to falling enrollments and financial issues, despite some opposition from the community and a board member.

Corpus Christi was designated as a Tourism Friendly Texas Certified Community, with remarks from Governor Abbott and local officials praising the city's effort in enhancing tourism and its economic impact.

The Conroe Independent School District considers cutting its dual language program, facing community backlash and raising financial and cultural concerns.

Houston-area schools show progress in educational performance, with nine earning A+ rankings from the advocacy group Children At Risk for the 2023-2024 year, including Carnegie Vanguard High School, which is now the top high school in Texas.

Fulshear police officers assisted a couple during a traffic stop as the woman was in labor, ensuring the safe delivery of their baby.

Galveston is enhancing security for Mardi Gras 2025, following an incident in New Orleans. The event will feature parades and prizes but also road closures, impacting Seawall Blvd access.

Baytown issued a boil water notice due to a water main break, set up a distribution center for bottled water, and is working on repairs. Residents should boil water before use.

Catholic Charities in Houston laid off 120 staff due to a halt in the U.S. Refugee Admissions Program by an executive order from President Trump. There have been protests and a lawsuit challenging the suspension.

Students at Northside High protested immigration policies, leading to 45 suspensions. Parents claim First Amendment rights are violated and fear ICE raids, while HISD insists on upholding order.