Houston mourns Rev. William A. Lawson, a civil rights leader and founder of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, with visitation on May 23 and a service on May 24.

Students at the University of Houston protest, urging the university to divest from companies supplying arms to Israel, with tensions high but protests peaceful.

Elizabeth Fagen, Superintendent of Humble ISD, was placed on paid leave after a Title IX probe involving her husband. Deputy Superintendent Roger Brown stepped in as interim.

Klein ISD is enhancing its safety measures after staff were charged with crimes including sex trafficking, addressing communication failures and vowing to prevent future incidents.

Houston citizens protest against HISD's "resign or terminate" ultimatum for principals, aiming to save leaders like Auden Sarabia amid $450 million budget cuts.

Houston dispatches clean-up crews to Kingwood for flood debris removal. Residents must sort waste and place it curbside by 6 a.m. Monday for collection.

Houston janitors represented by SEIU Texas may strike for better wages and full-time positions as they rally for a $15 hourly wage ahead of their contract deadline.

Houston is sending set rate water bills based on historical usage due to 125,000 failing meter reading devices. Use less, pay less; no charge for over-usage until fixed.

University of Houston diver Alexa Massari, UCF softball player Jas Williams, and Cincinnati basketball player Jillian Hayes are featured in the Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue, marking a partnership between the Big 12 and the magazine.

BARC Animal Shelter in Houston is at full capacity with over 500 animals after severe storms. They are waiving adoption fees until May 15 with BISSELL Pet Foundation's support, as they seek immediate homes for the animals.

Harris County debuts three new lactation pods in courthouses to support breastfeeding and pumping, funded by grants and backed by updated policies for nursing breaks.

Pro-Palestine advocates gathered at Houston's City Hall to demand a cease-fire in Gaza, marking a divergence from Houston's reputation as a "non-protest city."

The Houston Chronicle reports varied closing dates for Houston-area schools, with HISD ending June 5. HISD proposed a new calendar for 2024-2025 starting earlier, awaiting board approval on February 8.