Houston ISD has expanded its “Future 2” pilot program to seven additional elementary and middle schools, bringing the total number of campuses in the artificial intelligence-focused initiative to nine, the district said Tuesday.
Steady rainfall continued across the Houston area Friday, with forecasters warning of possible flooding in low-lying areas as a storm system moves through the region.
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.
On April 28, 2026, the Houston Progressive Caucus filed ethics complaints against Mayor John Whitmire with the Texas Ethics Commission, the city’s Office of Inspector General, and the City Controller’s division, alleging that his taxpayer-funded podcast may violate rules on political advertising.
Law enforcement agencies and advocacy groups are preparing for potential human trafficking risks ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, even as experts remain divided on whether large sporting events lead to measurable increases in trafficking.
Texas State University plans an $18.75 million expansion of its Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training Center to increase capacity for active shooter response training, according to a filing with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Hayam El Gamal and her five children were released from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody after a series of detentions and releases spanning a week, according to family attorneys and federal court actions.
Forecasters said warm and mostly dry conditions will continue across the Houston area through the weekend, with temperatures expected to climb into the upper 80s and a slight chance of rain.
The Texas Attorney General’s Office has filed multiple lawsuits against public school districts across the state, leading to significant legal expenses for the districts.
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.