A new study from the University of Texas at Austin warns that the rapid expansion of data centers across the state could significantly increase pressure on Texas’ already stressed water system in the coming decades.
Ken Paxton announced Thursday that his office has opened investigations into more than two dozen Texas school districts over compliance with a state law requiring the display of the Ten Commandments in classrooms.
A new Harris County report shows that most disaster relief projects under the county’s flood bond program are unlikely to meet federal and state funding deadlines, putting more than $245 million at risk as officials seek extensions and address delays tied to environmental clearances and project schedules.
State lawmakers and public employee health plan administrators discussed rising health care costs on Friday during a hearing of the Texas House Select Committee on Health Care Affordability, where officials from two major public insurance systems testified on pricing trends and market conditions.
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.