A federal judge ruled Wednesday that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers caused additional flooding damage to downstream Houston homeowners when it released water from reservoirs after Hurricane Harvey, increasing inundation beyond what would have occurred without the releases.
The Houston Independent School District board of managers voted Thursday to terminate the contract of Benbrook Elementary teacher Michelle Williams for a second time, despite an independent examiner’s recommendation to reinstate her, following a hearing on allegations that she failed to comply with district curriculum requirements.
The Houston Police Department is investigating an officer accused of making racist remarks in a video circulating on social media, as local officials and advocacy groups call for her dismissal.
Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into major music streaming platforms to determine whether they engaged in undisclosed promotional practices that may violate state law, his office announced.
Texas foster care providers are sending more children outside their home regions despite a 2017 shift to privatized, community-based care, according to a new analysis of state data, as officials and advocates cite limited local resources and increasingly complex cases as key factors.
The Texas Legislature on Monday ordered an investigation into Roblox after lawmakers found user-generated content simulating the Robb Elementary School shooting, raising concerns about child safety on the platform.
The Church of St. John the Divine in Houston’s River Oaks neighborhood is planning a significant $58 million renovation and expansion that aims to modernize its campus while preserving its long history.
The office of John Whitmire paid up to $60,000 in public funds for a podcast titled “901 Bagby: Inside The Mayor’s Office,” according to records obtained by Houston Public Media.
Flooding at a low-lying underpass along Navigation Boulevard in east Houston forced road closures this week after water levels reached about six feet on Tuesday, city officials and residents said.
Billionaires Michael Dell and Susan Dell donated $750 million to the University of Texas at Austin to support the development of a new medical center and expand research and health care capabilities, officials said Tuesday.