Houston Christian University President Robert B. Sloan Jr. passes away at 77
Houston Christian University announced Saturday that President Dr. Robert B. Sloan Jr. died on July 4, ending more than two decades of leadership at the institution.
Houston Christian University announced Saturday that President Dr. Robert B. Sloan Jr. died on July 4, ending more than two decades of leadership at the institution.
Six Flags Over Texas will open its new roller coaster, Tormenta: Rampaging Run, on July 9 after delaying its original June 26 debut to complete safety testing and final preparations.
Austin City Council will consider on Sept. 10 a proposal to rezone a 67-acre property in southwest Austin for up to 1,000 multifamily apartment units after postponing a scheduled July vote to allow additional review of the project.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup has united African communities in Houston and across the United States as a record 10 African nations qualified for the tournament, prompting supporters to celebrate the continent’s representation and cultural identity.
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised $150 million and distributed about $82 million in recovery assistance one year after the July 4, 2025, floods that killed more than 130 people and devastated communities across the Texas Hill Country, the foundation’s chief executive officer, Austin Dickson, said.
Austin officials moved closer Thursday to hiring an outside firm to conduct an independent audit of all city departments as a citizen-led initiative seeks to require regular audits through the city charter.
Gov. Greg Abbott on Thursday appointed former Republican state Sen. Don Huffines as Texas comptroller of public accounts through the end of the year after acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock announced his resignation.
Galveston officials are preparing for large crowds over the Fourth of July weekend and are urging visitors to follow beach safety guidelines, observe warning flags and dispose of trash properly.
A Houston Methodist employee who was stabbed during an attempted robbery inside a Texas Medical Center parking garage in May has filed a lawsuit alleging the medical complex failed to provide adequate security despite a history of violent crime in the area.
The City of Houston’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has declined to investigate Mayor John Whitmire’s $60,000 taxpayer-funded contract for a city podcast, saying a complaint filed by the Houston Progressive Caucus falls outside its authority.