Pancho Claus, Houston's Richard Reyes, persists in his holiday toy drive mission despite suffering a third heart attack, now seeking community support for fundraising efforts.

Lamar CISD in Texas will remove or restrict books on gender fluidity following a 5-1 vote, aligning with Texas House Bill 900, while facing mixed reactions from trustees and the community.

AAA Travel forecasts a travel surge for the upcoming Thanksgiving, with 80 million Americans expected to travel, including heavy road traffic and record-setting crowds at airports like Houston's.

A study by WalletHub ranks Houston as the second "most sinful" city in the U.S., scoring high in lust and other vices.

Parents at Lantrip Elementary in Houston are protesting for transparency after Principal Castro's sudden administrative leave, amidst high staff turnover reports.

Harris County Pets introduces a new euthanasia policy that reduces the shelter stay for dogs from 30 to 15 days, eliciting concern among animal rights advocates.

Tesla is hiring Vehicle Operators in Texas to refine its Autopilot system, following scrutiny from the NHTSA which linked the feature to numerous crashes.

The article reports on the leadership instability at Houston’s Harvard Elementary School, where calls for transparency and concerns over HISD's direction intensify following a principal’s exit amid online bullying.

Houston firefighter Marcelo Garcia III was honored at a funeral after dying in a warehouse fire. His service was attended by thousands, including many from fire departments and the community.

Sharon Pe Benito quit as the new principal of Harvard Elementary before starting, citing social media bullying. Dr. Stefanie Spencer is the interim principal.

Houston Community College is considering a name change to reflect its expansion, including offering four-year degrees, amidst mixed reactions from the community.

ISKCON Houston modified their 'Festival of Bliss' procession after objections from Odisha religious authorities, featuring different deities instead of Lord Jagannath.

Houston businesses offer Veterans Day specials, including free meals and discounts for veterans and active-duty military at restaurants, movie theaters, and more.