Houston's private education scene is thriving, with top-ranked schools and high tuition rates, as they focus on academic excellence and leadership development across the city's suburbs.

Legal issues continue over a student's locs hairstyle at Barbers Hill High School, raising questions about Texas' CROWN Act and race-based hair discrimination.

Two Houston mothers received refurbished cars from the Responsible Parenting Awards, a joint effort by HCDE Head Start and Bates Collision Centers, providing them with independence and relief from transportation challenges.

A resident from Spring, Texas, won $1 million in the Mega Millions lottery with a ticket from Hardin Store Express in Magnolia. They hit all white balls but missed the Mega Ball.

The Katy ISD school district in Texas is facing a Title IX complaint for its gender policy, which is alleged to discriminate against transgender students and violate their privacy.

A 90-year-old Houston man has spent months dealing with a broken water pipe and a high bill, as the city considers policy changes to address such issues.

Spring, Texas, is named the most generous city in America by GoFundMe, based on donations per capita in cities with over 50,000 people, according to a report.

HISD appoints new principals at Cage Elementary and Project Chrysalis Middle School after recent protests and leadership changes. Parents approve of the moves in hopes of improved stability and communication.

UH and Rice make TIMEs top colleges for future leaders.

HFT files grievance over HISDs restrictive student bathroom policy at Sharpstown High.

Houstonians plan to up holiday spending to 2,013 despite fewer gifts and budget warnings.

Houston celebrates Barbara Jordan with a new monument at POST Houston.

HISD keeps school choice timeline, enhances Pre-K enrollment.