Houston

Houston firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire at Rug Mart on Southwest Freeway. The Houston Fire Department reports no injuries. The HFD …

The Houston Zoo welcomes a new female Baird’s tapir calf, born on July 23. See the playful calf, a unique species related …

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Friday asking the Texas Supreme Court to remove 13 House Democrats from their legislative …

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s tax proposal for early childhood education funding failed to make the November ballot. Commissioners cite budget concerns.

Texas Democrats face legal action from state leaders after leaving the state to block a Republican-supported redistricting plan. Governor Abbott and Attorney …

The Texas Senate passes a controversial ‘bathroom bill’ requiring individuals to use public restrooms and locker rooms according to their birth sex. …

Houston city authorities cleared an illegal dumping site in Independence Heights after months of complaints. Residents call for a permanent solution to …

Two Houston men, alleged members of the “Free Money” gang, are indicted for a 2022 shooting. The indictment includes charges of murder …

Texas Senator Mayes Middleton’s tweet about Representative Gene Wu stirs controversy amid a Democratic walkout against GOP redistricting efforts. Governor Abbott petitions …

Governor Abbott of Texas is enforcing civil arrest orders against Democratic lawmakers who fled the state to block a GOP-drawn congressional map. …