The Houston Pride Orchestra is preparing for its debut concert after weeks of intensive rehearsals and a growing response from local musicians, marking what organizers describe as a new space for inclusion in the city’s classical music scene.
One worker is dead after an asphalt tank ruptured Wednesday afternoon at an industrial facility in South Houston, officials said.
A University of Texas at San Antonio student and mariachi musician is seeking help after thieves broke into his car following a Spurs watch party and stole thousands of dollars’ worth of belongings, including a trumpet he says holds deep personal and family significance.
The administration of San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones has experienced additional turnover, with one of its senior officials stepping down after less than a year in office.
Kendall County has been awarded a $700,000 federal grant to strengthen local efforts to investigate and prosecute cybercrimes, officials announced.
Iran’s supreme leader on Thursday vowed to continue defending the country’s nuclear and missile programs, escalating already high tensions with the United States amid ongoing military and diplomatic pressure over the region’s security and energy routes.
The camp of former President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the International Criminal Court (ICC) to allow an appeal of a ruling confirming crimes against humanity charges against him.
The United Kingdom raised its national terrorism threat level on Thursday from “substantial” to “severe,” following an antisemitic attack in London that authorities say underscores an increased risk of further incidents, the Interior Ministry said.
According to February 2026 labor data, 49.43 million Filipinos were employed. The labor force stood at 52.09 million, with 2.66 million unemployed. Among those employed, 5.84 million—or 11.8 percent—reported wanting additional working hours.
Chel Diokno and Leila de Lima expressed confidence that the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte will gain sufficient support when it reaches the plenary session of the House of Representatives.