Researchers at Texas A&M University at Galveston announced on April 9, 2026, the discovery of a new species of moon jellyfish, Aurelia profunda, in the Gulf of Mexico, following years of laboratory study and field research.
The Houston Police Department on Friday fired officer Ashley Gonzalez after a video circulated online showing her making racist comments about Black people, prompting an internal investigation and public backlash.
The Texas Supreme Court on Friday dismissed a lawsuit challenging state investigations into families with transgender children, ruling that the cases no longer present an active dispute because most investigations have ended and the children involved are no longer minors.
Michael Jackson released the song Smooth Criminal in 1988 as part of his album Bad, showcasing a shift in his musical style through a narrative-driven pop composition and an accompanying music video that introduced new visual techniques.
Director Takashi Yamazaki said in April 2026 at CinemaCon that the upcoming film Godzilla Minus Zero will bring audiences closer to the character Godzilla through enhanced sound and visual effects in theaters.
Attorney Michael Lyons said in April 2026 that residents should prioritize safety and investigators should determine the cause of two home explosions that injured five people on Preston Hollow Drive in San Antonio on Tuesday night, as federal authorities prepare to lead the investigation.
Chanelle Avaricio fell to a share of 26th place after carding a second-round 77 on Friday at the Tianjin Women’s Open at Songjiang Tuanbo Lake Golf Club in China.
Filipino tennis player Alex Eala was eliminated from the Mutua Madrid Open singles competition on Friday (Manila time) after losing to Belgium’s Elise Mertens, 2-6, 1-6, in their second-round match in Spain.
The Houston Texans selected Georgia Tech offensive guard Keylan Rutledge with the 26th overall pick in the NFL draft on Thursday night after trading up from No. 28 with the Buffalo Bills.
Texas will suspend sales taxes on qualifying emergency preparedness supplies from April 25 through April 27 under the state’s annual Emergency Preparation Supplies Sales Tax Holiday, allowing residents to purchase eligible disaster-related items tax-free across all retail channels.