The Illinois Poison Center reports a rise in cannabis edible exposures among children under five, with experts urging safe storage and warning of mental health risks.

A Texas judge ordered a trial in Darryl George's hair discrimination case, questioning if his locs violate the CROWN Act, despite a prior finding that a school district's hair policy had discriminatory motives.

Deputies escorted the son of fallen Harris County Sgt. Ramon Gutierrez to his high school graduation in a show of support for their colleague's family.

Stephan Jaeger wins his first PGA Tour event at the 2024 Texas Children's Houston Open, narrowly defeating world No. 1 Scottie Scheffler by one stroke.

Houston City Council approved tax breaks for childcare centers participating in the Texas Rising Star program, aiming to ease financial burdens and ensure accessible, quality childcare.

Texas Children's Hospital's NICU dressed up its babies in cowboy gear for a rodeo-themed photoshoot in celebration of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The Little BIPOC Book Fest returned to Houston for a day of diverse literary celebration with local authors, storytelling, and educational activities.

The Livingston community honors the memory of 11-year-old Audrii Cunningham with a scholarship and a visitation service, reflecting on her impact and the tragic circumstances of her death.

Seven-year-old Zachary Teoh from River Oaks Elementary School became the Houston Independent School District spelling bee's youngest winner, outspelling children up to the eighth grade.

A TikTok video by Victoria Vanna raised nearly $10,000 for a homeless family in Houston, providing them with immediate aid and support for long-term housing.

The Houston area welcomed one of its first babies of 2024, Griffin Beck Golemon, born at 12:01 a.m., closely followed by Teleio James Carter at 1:21 a.m.

The Houston Health Department reports that the most popular baby names of 2023 include Emma, Mia, and Camila for girls, and Liam, Noah, and Mateo for boys, reflecting the city's cultural diversity.

Texas residents are searching for their lost dogs, offering a $3,000 reward, after one dog was scared off in a hit-and-run and another was stolen during a burglary before Christmas.