A $1 million Powerball ticket sold in Houston is unclaimed and set to expire on Jan. 15. The ticket, from the July 19 drawing, must be claimed by 5 p.m. on Jan. 12.

An anonymous Conroe resident won $3 million from the Texas Lottery's "500X Loteria Spectacular" game, purchasing the ticket at Encino-Food Store. This is the second of four top prizes claimed in the game.

The Woodlands celebrated its 50th anniversary, highlighting its sustainable design and nature-urban balance, inspired by founder George P. Mitchell's vision.

California has launched the "Ebony Alert" to find missing Black individuals, sparking talks in Texas of a similar system due to disparities in media coverage and law enforcement efforts.

Dr. Margaret Ford Fisher was named the sole finalist for the role of chancellor by the HCC Board of Trustees, awaiting a 21-day period to finalize her position.

A $2 million Powerball ticket was sold in Tomball, Texas, without hitting the jackpot, as the Powerball rises to $810 million.

The FAFSA form for the 2024-25 academic year is open in a soft launch, has fewer questions, but no sibling discount, and may yield more Pell Grant recipients.

A Powerball player in Katy, Texas won $2 million by matching five numbers, missing only the Powerball number. The jackpot rolls over to an estimated $760 million for the next draw.

A Houston woman establishes a library in a Ghanaian village, providing a vital educational resource and reflecting her passion for literacy and reading.

A Katy ISD graduate filed a Title IX complaint over the district's gender fluidity policy, which restricts restroom use by biological sex and discussion of gender issues.

HISD reports a record high of over 7,200 homeless students, with new support centers opened despite concerns about high rates of suspension for these students.

The shelter-in-place order in Texas City was lifted after a sulfur dioxide leak at the Marathon Galveston Bay Refinery; there were no reported injuries or immediate physical danger.

Former Houston Councilman Dwight Boykins provided free essential home repairs to 10 senior citizens in Harris County through his nonprofit's "Senior Minor Home Repair Program."