House of Blues Houston has scheduled a conservative comedy stop for June 12 during the state GOP convention — and the venue's announcement drew heavy online criticism.

A federal judge temporarily paused parts of Texas’ SB 12 that would bar L.G.B.T.Q. student clubs in several districts. The order covers Houston, Katy and Plano while litigation proceeds.

Houston swore in 92 new cadets this week, a milestone officials say brings the mayor's hires to 480. The recruits are part of a months‑long push to rebuild HFD ranks.

Galveston ISD trustees voted Wednesday not to adopt a districtwide daily prayer and Bible‑reading period under SB 11, citing logistical and legal concerns. The district says individual prayer remains allowed outside instructional time.

AI‑made ads are surfacing in the March 3 Texas primary, from satirical clips to near‑photoreal deepfakes. The trend is forcing voters and watchdogs to parse what’s real.

Conroe ISD trustees unanimously declined to adopt a districtwide 'period of prayer' allowed by Texas SB 11, citing scheduling and legal concerns.

Mike Miles promoted Kristen Hole into a newly created deputy superintendent role that consolidates oversight of academics and schools at HISD.

Texas AG Ken Paxton launched [email protected] and issued a 'Protect Your Vote' advisory that warns against vote harvesting and outlines potential penalties ahead of the March primary.

A new Texas law requires schools to build cardiac emergency plans, train staff and run drills after a Houston student's death.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into major firetruck makers after municipalities reported steep price hikes and long delivery delays. The state has issued demands for documents to REV, Oshkosh and Rosenbauer.

Gina Hinojosa invoked Winter Storm Uri to accuse Gov. Greg Abbott of protecting energy companies that profited during the 2021 blackout.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued CBR Systems, alleging the company used deceptive, emotional sales to push costly private cord‑blood storage on parents. The AG seeks penalties and an injunction.

Bo French pulled out of a Spring meet‑and‑greet at Masjid AlSalam after saying his security team advised against attending an event held at an Islamic center.