Gov. Greg Abbott on Tuesday signed an executive order directing multiple state agencies to investigate and crack down on what the state describes as unlawful birth tourism schemes operating in Texas.
Houston officials urged residents to limit outdoor activity, stay hydrated and check on vulnerable neighbors Wednesday as a heat advisory pushed temperatures into the triple digits.
More than 1 million people participated in FIFA World Cup 2026 events in Houston, generating record crowds, increased transit use and a surge in visitors that officials said left a lasting impact on the city.
A Houston police officer contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a North Houston woman called 911 to report that a man had threatened to kill her, according to police records obtained by Houston Public Media.
The three men have remained at an ICE detention facility in Conroe since the shooting.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said officials expect flood risks to persist for at least the next 48 to 72 hours as water continues moving downstream.
Organizers canceled a planned march about 30 minutes before it was scheduled to begin after several participants experienced heat-related issues, according to Stephanie Padilla of Immigration Youth Texas.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday urged residents living near swollen rivers to remain vigilant through the weekend as floodwaters continue to rise across parts of Texas, even as rainfall begins to ease.
Hundreds of mourners gathered Thursday to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a 52-year-old Mexican father of three who was fatally shot by a federal immigration officer during a traffic stop, as family members, friends and community advocates remembered him as a hardworking provider and called for justice.
A year after devastating flooding in the Texas Hill Country prompted lawmakers to strengthen the state’s flood preparedness laws, this week’s heavy rains are putting those reforms to an early test.