Rice University's 2026 Kinder survey finds the economy is now Houston-area residents' top worry as financial strain rises across income groups. Job optimism fell sharply while crime and climate concerns remain high.

The Kinder Foundation’s $55M gift adds $50M to the Kinder Institute endowment and $5M for immediate research, securing long‑term, Houston‑focused studies.

University of Houston will keep the 1973 Cesar Chavez mural while a review panel studies how the labor leader is portrayed following national reporting on abuse allegations.

Klein Oak is mourning after senior Kenrik Kabano and his mother were killed in a crash on I‑45 near Madisonville. A community fundraiser has raised more than $59,000.

Two 10‑megawatt data‑center sites proposed for Matagorda County have sparked a petition and local protests over water, wildlife and electricity use. County leaders say tax revenue will follow.

Nearly 30% of Texans have turned off emergency alerts as statewide activations and sparse descriptions fuel alert fatigue and concern among investigators.

SmartAsset says a single Houston adult needs about $90K and a family $205K to live "comfortably" in 2026. We explain the study's math and what it means for local budgets.

After recent fatal domestic incidents, Houston advocates say 24/7 hotlines, chat and shelter services are available for survivors and those worried about a loved one.

Sounders of feral hogs have been rooting up yards in Katy and Fulshear, prompting homeowners to hire trappers while officials urge caution and coordinated removal.

Dozens rallied in Bunker Hill Village after MetroNational announced Memorial City Ice Rink will close on July 31, 2026. Skaters say losing the rink will displace teams and strain nearby facilities.

Rusk County ordered LSX—Little Somethin' Xtra—closed after neighbors flagged an adult lifestyle venue off Hwy 259 for zoning and permit violations. Officials say the site faces limits under a decades‑old county rule.

Neighbors say headstones were displaced on a northeast Houston lot as development proceeds; the county historical commission is investigating and residents want a survey.

Houston nonprofit The Landing says it has assisted more than 2,700 survivors of human trafficking and will celebrate a decade of service this Sunday with a fundraiser in Sugar Land.