AG Ken Paxton will speak at UNT on conservative views, hosted by Turning Point USA. Event begins 7:00 p.m. Nov 10th at Lyceum Theater. Public welcome.

Houston ISD is exploring SB 1882 partnerships for seven top magnet high schools; four are moving ahead and parents and teachers are demanding enforceable protections for admissions and services.

Houston ISD sued the Texas attorney general to block release of emails with LA PR firm Bryson Gillette, amid unanswered questions about who paid for the district’s rebrand.

Cy-Fair ISD in Texas elected three moderate trustees, ending the previous conservative majority and signaling a possible change in policies regarding education and school governance.

Christian Menefee and Amanda Edwards emerged as the top two in a crowded special election for Texas' 18th, forcing a runoff after no candidate hit the 50% threshold.

The Houston Food Bank offers aid as SNAP benefits are delayed due to a government shutdown, with high demand for food assistance among Houston residents.

Harris County Commissioners Court approved a pay equity initiative to address a 29% pay gap among employees, with emphasis on raising the salaries of Hispanic and Black women, despite concerns about fiscal responsibility.

Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Johnson & Johnson for allegedly marketing Tylenol to pregnant women despite potential risks to unborn children, like autism and ADHD.

Fleet Week Houston, initially set for November 2025, is postponed to 2026 due to a government shutdown, with rescheduling underway by the event's steering committee.

Texas AG Paxton's office detained 35 for immigration violations, citing a partnership with Trump's administration under Section 287(g) of the Immigration Act.

Houston City Council is set to vote on a $16 million homeless shelter amidst local debate over safety and transparency. The facility, proposed for East Downtown, includes services like healthcare and aims to open in early 2026.

Houston officials, including Mayor Whitmire, announced the creation of a homeless "super hub" at 419 Emancipation Avenue, offering services and temporary housing.

Houston's Montrose neighborhood faces the removal of a rainbow crosswalk following an order from Gov. Abbott, sparking local protests in support of the LGBTQ+ community.