Five Texas universities ranked in top 100 national university rankings, with Rice University leading. Texas institutions shown to perform well in academic reputation and managing student debt, amidst criticism of ranking systems.

Judge Zinetta Burney of Houston passes away at 83, leaving a legacy of community service and legal trailblazing.

A federal judge granted Food Not Bombs a reprieve from fines for feeding Houston's homeless, interpreting their activity as potentially protected by the First Amendment.

A pipeline explosion in La Porte, Texas, has caused evacuations, a large smoke plume, power outages, and grass fires. The cause is unknown, and emergency services are responding.

Houston's core growth plateaus while its suburbs, like Fulshear, see soaring population increases, driven by factors such as affordability and community attraction.

Katy's LGBTQ community celebrates Pride, highlighting solidarity against Katy ISD policies that limit gender identity expression, with festivities including live music, a Kids Zone, and food trucks at the First Christian Church.

The University of Texas at San Antonio introduces a degree in digital media influencing, emphasizing professional content creation and marketing skills for social media careers.

HISD teacher Linda Fay Scott contests her job termination, alleging age and racial discrimination, as community protests against HISD's administrative decisions and teacher firings grow.

A $1 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Houston remains unclaimed with a September 15 expiration date. The Texas Lottery urges the winner to sign the ticket and visit a claim center. Unclaimed funds benefit education and veterans.

The Houston Independent School District's proposed $4.4 billion school bond, aiming for facility upgrades without major tax increases, has garnered over 75% approval from residents, although support decreases with higher potential tax hikes.

Muzz, a Muslim dating app, has launched humorous billboards in Houston to engage the city's Muslim community, highlighting both its sizable user base and its commitment to addressing the unique dating needs of Muslims.

A Houston community is holding a vigil for Landon Payton, a 14-year-old who died after a PE class emergency, amidst unresolved questions about the incident and the school's response.

Katy ISD is considering a ban on books about gender fluidity in schools and requiring parental opt-in for high school students to access such material.