Harris County commissioners on Thursday directed top criminal justice officials to develop initiatives aimed at diverting more defendants away from jail and into mental health treatment programs.
The event will feature a hybrid format, allowing participants across the state to join in person or virtually. The program will be livestreamed by Lawin Media Network.
Emmy-winning Canadian actress Catherine O’Hara, known for her roles in Schitt’s Creek and Home Alone, has died at the age of 71, her management agency confirmed Friday.
Texas A&M University announced Friday that it will eliminate its women’s and gender studies degree program, citing low enrollment and budget considerations.
Houston avoided the worst of last weekend’s winter storm, but the National Weather Service (NWS) is warning residents that freezing temperatures are expected to return this weekend.
Houston City Council members discussed improving public comment protocols on Wednesday following a chaotic meeting the night before, when only some of the more than 70 residents who had signed up to speak were able to do so.
Rosé will make history as the first K-pop solo artist set to perform at the Grammy Awards, after the Recording Academy announced her inclusion in the lineup for the Feb. 1, 2026 ceremony in the United States.
Camila Osorio of Colombia staged a comeback to capture the first WTA 125 Philippine Women’s Open championship on Saturday at the Rizal Memorial Sports Complex.
Amazon said Wednesday it will cut 16,000 jobs worldwide as the online retail and cloud computing company moves to streamline operations while investing heavily in artificial intelligence.
Actress and content creator Bea Borres shared that her newborn daughter carries her surname, calling the decision one of her proudest moments as a single mother.