More than 1 million people participated in FIFA World Cup 2026 events in Houston, generating record crowds, increased transit use and a surge in visitors that officials said left a lasting impact on the city.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton on Tuesday accused his U.S. Senate opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, of being “anti-law enforcement” during a campaign event in Fort Worth alongside several Texas sheriffs.
A Houston police officer contacted U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement after a North Houston woman called 911 to report that a man had threatened to kill her, according to police records obtained by Houston Public Media.
Peter Yang, a retired engineer and pastor, said he noticed his electric bills remained high despite reducing his electricity use.
The three men have remained at an ICE detention facility in Conroe since the shooting.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said officials expect flood risks to persist for at least the next 48 to 72 hours as water continues moving downstream.
Organizers canceled a planned march about 30 minutes before it was scheduled to begin after several participants experienced heat-related issues, according to Stephanie Padilla of Immigration Youth Texas.
A Fort Worth mother is seeking accountability after a teacher at a Spanish immersion daycare taped her toddler and other children to their chairs, an incident the daycare acknowledged violated company policy and is under state investigation.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday urged residents living near swollen rivers to remain vigilant through the weekend as floodwaters continue to rise across parts of Texas, even as rainfall begins to ease.
Attorney General Ken Paxton’s campaign said Friday that he will debate Democratic nominee James Talarico in Texas’ U.S. Senate race after Talarico publicly challenged him to participate in televised debates.