Texas has extended the deadline to Sept. 21 for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program recipients in 16 counties to request replacement benefits for food they lost during Tropical Storm Edouard.
President Donald Trump’s proposal to give every American $5,000 if Republicans retain control of Congress in the November midterm elections has drawn mixed reactions from Houston-area residents, with some calling it an attempt to buy votes while others said the money would help cover expenses.
An Iranian-linked hacking group claimed responsibility for a widespread AT&T outage that disrupted service for thousands of Texans Monday, but AT&T said Wednesday it has no evidence that a cyberattack caused the disruption.
AT&T customers across Houston and other parts of Texas reported widespread internet disruptions on Labor Day, with nearly 1,700 outage reports logged shortly after midday Monday, according to DownDetector.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo has called for a special meeting to examine how the county uses and oversees Flock license-plate reader cameras after officials renewed the county’s contract with the company without adding privacy protections she requested.
The Texas Capitol Gift Shop has unveiled its 31st annual Capitol ornament, featuring a gold Lone Star with the Capitol dome at its center to honor Texas history and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The Houston Police Department logged 1,252 incidents involving stolen tires, wheels and rims during the first six months of 2026, with 10 ZIP codes accounting for about 38% of reported motor vehicle parts and accessory thefts.
The first half of the $1.3 billion Dr. Richard A. Tapia Bridge is expected to open in spring 2027 with traffic traveling in both directions, while Harris County officials expect the second half to open by the end of 2030.
Prediction-market company Kalshi and its executives have contributed at least $22,600 to Texas candidates and political committees since 2025 as the company faces legal challenges over whether states can regulate its event contracts.
North Texas has become the world’s leading primary data center market as developers expand facilities to meet demand for artificial intelligence, while cities and residents across the region raise concerns about water use, electricity demand, infrastructure and environmental impacts.