A new book reframes Texas' religious past as a political project, publishing as the state adopts Bible readings, Ten Commandments displays and school vouchers.

A June Capitol hearing showed how a patchwork of local systems funnels vulnerable Texans through jails and hospitals, producing high costs and few stable outcomes.

Beef costs are pinching Houston taquerias — Monchy's raised Taco Tuesday to $1.50 and small vendors are juggling suppliers as prices climb.

HPD says Squad 21 and federal partners seized 27 kilograms of cocaine, five firearms and more than $600,000 in cash during a July 9 operation that led to one arrest.

Texas Game Wardens said crews were answering multiple swiftwater rescue calls across South Texas and warned drivers to avoid flooded roads.

Court records and video show a 43-year-old Louisiana woman allegedly carjacked a man at knifepoint, drove to Baytown and was arrested after crashing into an Exxon refinery gate.

MoCity Comedy Lounge has opened inside MoCity Sports Bar, bringing themed comedy nights, karaoke and private-event reservations to Cartwright Road. The venue opened in April.

A 17-year-old has been charged with murder after a 16-year-old was found shot near Bobolink Drive in Conroe; the sheriff’s office says the investigation remains active.

Harris County Precinct 4 says Dwight Shaffer is wanted after a June 21 parking-lot assault on the Northwest Freeway. Deputies are asking for tips.

Harris County deputies say a woman walking White Oak Bayou in Inwood fought off a man who sexually assaulted her and tried to drown her. Investigators are canvassing the area.

A 13-foot alligator was removed from Nassau Bay and TPWD has issued a Clear Lake advisory, urging residents and anglers to give waterways extra space.

A 16-year-old is in critical condition after a suspected shootout on Colquitt Street in Montrose; investigators recovered shell casings and cars struck by gunfire.

Homeowners in Decker Oaks Estates say brief downpours flood their main gate off Hardin Store Road, forcing long detours and raising safety concerns.