WANTED: Waller County deputies searching for truck after train collision
Read full article: WANTED: Waller County deputies searching for truck after train collisionWaller County deputies are searching for the driver of a truck that attempted to cross train tracks and was struck by a train on Friday morning near Mathis Road and Hempstead Road.
Hyundai and Kia recall over 330,000 vehicles for fuel tank defect
Read full article: Hyundai and Kia recall over 330,000 vehicles for fuel tank defectHyundai and Kia have issued recalls for their Sonata and K5 sedans, respectively, due to a damaged check valve that can lead to a melted or leaking fuel tank, increasing fire risk.
Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymander
Read full article: Abbott, Republican lawmakers’ comments cited in court order overturning Texas’ congressional gerrymanderJudge Jeffrey Brown pointed to comments from the governor and GOP legislators as the basis for his ruling that the new map can’t be used in 2026.
CAIR, Muslim Legal Fund sue Texas Gov. Abbott over terrorist group proclamation
Read full article: CAIR, Muslim Legal Fund sue Texas Gov. Abbott over terrorist group proclamationTwo Islamic civil rights organizations have filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Gov. Greg Abbott wants DPS to launch investigation into Muslim brotherhood, CAIR after labeling them terrorist group
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott wants DPS to launch investigation into Muslim brotherhood, CAIR after labeling them terrorist groupAbbott wants the DPS to investigate CAIR for threats of violence, intimidation and harassment
Why these ‘Buddhist Monks’ are walking 2,300 miles from Texas to Washington
Read full article: Why these ‘Buddhist Monks’ are walking 2,300 miles from Texas to WashingtonA group of about two dozen monks set off on foot with a simple mission: to promote unity, healing, compassion, and inner peace across the United States.
Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss
Read full article: Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan JossA grand jury in Texas has indicted a man on a murder charge in the shooting of “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss.
A year after Donald Trump won the Rio Grande Valley, South Texans navigate changes big and small
Read full article: A year after Donald Trump won the Rio Grande Valley, South Texans navigate changes big and smallResidents in the southernmost part of Texas want to remind themselves — and the nation — that the region is more than a political battleground. It’s their home.
Texas horse community on high alert for aggressive strain of equine virus
Read full article: Texas horse community on high alert for aggressive strain of equine virusCommissioner Sid Miller and the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) are warning horse owners about an outbreak of a particularly aggressive strain of an equine virus reported by veterinarians after the recent World Championship Barrel Racing finals in the Waco area.
Texas judge orders school districts to pause Ten Commandments displays
Read full article: Texas judge orders school districts to pause Ten Commandments displaysTen Commandments posters must come down in certain Texas classrooms after a federal judge issued a preliminary injunction blocking enforcement of a new state law.
After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised him
Read full article: After blocking redistricting map, Judge Jeffrey Brown draws fire from Texas Republicans who once praised himUntil being labeled as the "radical left," Brown was widely supported by Texas Republicans, including Gov. Greg Abbott, who previously hired him as his clerk. Abbott called the ruling “clearly erroneous.”
Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.
Read full article: Texas Republicans started a national redistricting arms race. They may be losing.With Texas’ new map blocked by a federal court, California Democrats are emerging victorious — though the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered maps
Read full article: What’s next after a court blocked Texas’ gerrymandered mapsThe state is expected to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to temporarily pause the ruling, which would allow Texas to use the more recent map while the appeal plays out.
A small Texas think tank cultivated COVID dissidents. Now they’re running U.S. health policy.
Read full article: A small Texas think tank cultivated COVID dissidents. Now they’re running U.S. health policy.People with ties to Brownstone Institute have significant authority over access to vaccines and scientific research.
Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott was ordered to release emails with Elon Musk. Most of the 1,400 pages are blacked out.The heavily redacted emails reveal little of the two men’s relationship.
Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the state
Read full article: Court order striking down Texas redistricting map upends plans for candidates across the stateRepublicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.
The Salvation Army will provide more than 21,000 free holiday meals to Houston families
Read full article: The Salvation Army will provide more than 21,000 free holiday meals to Houston familiesThe Salvation Army of Greater Houston and the CMA CGM Foundation are giving out 21,600 meals to families in need Wednesday, Nov. 19, from 5–7 p.m. at the Aldine Westfield Corps. Food is available first-come, first-served, and the event is open to the community.
Entire Texas congressional delegation votes to release Epstein files
Read full article: Entire Texas congressional delegation votes to release Epstein filesAfter months of resisting calls to release the files, President Donald Trump signaled this week that he will sign the bill if it reaches his desk.
‘Come out better, taking the whole car:’ Houston seniors speak out about repeated car thefts and break-ins
Read full article: ‘Come out better, taking the whole car:’ Houston seniors speak out about repeated car thefts and break-insSeniors at a Houston apartment complex say they’re being hit by repeated car thefts and break-ins, including an SUV stripped of all four tires. Residents are demanding working cameras, better security, and answers from management.
Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midterms
Read full article: Federal court blocks Texas from using new congressional gerrymander in 2026 midtermsThe decision is a major blow for Republicans, in Texas and nationally, who pushed through the mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump. Attorney General Ken Paxton said he would appeal.
Islamic group sues after Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to investigate them
Read full article: Islamic group sues after Gov. Greg Abbott directs DPS to investigate themThe CAIR Legal Defense Fund and another group claim the governor's proclamation identifying them as terrorists “is defamatory and finds no basis in law or fact."
Texas governor labels Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as foreign terrorist group
Read full article: Texas governor labels Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as foreign terrorist groupTexas Governor Greg Abbott has designated the Muslim Brotherhood and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) as foreign terrorist organizations, citing concerns over alleged support for terrorism and attempts to undermine legal systems.
New Selena documentary to feature never-before-seen footage from Houston’s iconic rodeo performance
Read full article: New Selena documentary to feature never-before-seen footage from Houston’s iconic rodeo performanceA new Netflix documentary offers an intimate portrayal of the life and career of Selena Quintanilla-Pérez.
Why some Texas teachers are being forced to “deadname” trans students under a new state law
Read full article: Why some Texas teachers are being forced to “deadname” trans students under a new state lawThe law requires school employees to use names and pronouns that conform to students’ sex at birth.
Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exit
Read full article: Former Alamo Trust President Kate Rogers sues over exitRogers resigned from her position after Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick criticized a 2023 dissertation in which she asserted the importance of Indigenous people’s history at the Alamo.
Trump administration considers moving FEMA to Texas and tapping state’s top emergency official, report says
Read full article: Trump administration considers moving FEMA to Texas and tapping state’s top emergency official, report saysAccording to Politico, federal officials could relocate the agency here and tap Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd to lead it.
Abbott sets Jan. 31 special election runoff for North Texas Senate seat
Read full article: Abbott sets Jan. 31 special election runoff for North Texas Senate seatDemocrat Taylor Rehmet and Republican Leigh Wambsganss will face off to succeed Kelly Hancock after winning the most votes in the Nov. 4 election.
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
UT-Austin still silent on Trump compact after deadline to sign passes
Read full article: UT-Austin still silent on Trump compact after deadline to sign passesMost other invited universities have rejected the administration’s offer tying priority federal funding to campus policy changes.
Former Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd is critically wounded in a Manhattan shooting
Read full article: Former Houston Texans cornerback Kris Boyd is critically wounded in a Manhattan shootingNew York's mayor's office says Jets cornerback Kris Boyd was critically injured in a shooting in midtown Manhattan.
Texas National Guard troops to be recalled from Illinois soon, according to reports
Read full article: Texas National Guard troops to be recalled from Illinois soon, according to reportsSeveral media outlets, quoting anonymous federal officials, reported that hundreds of Texas troops could be coming home soon from the Chicago area after their activation was halted by a federal court.
Sanjay Gupta says Americans have unique “disdain for pain” and should turn to brain’s natural painkillers for relief
Read full article: Sanjay Gupta says Americans have unique “disdain for pain” and should turn to brain’s natural painkillers for reliefDuring The Texas Tribune Festival’s closing keynote, the neurosurgeon said that for decades, pain management wrongly treated the body “as totally separate from the brain.”
Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learning
Read full article: Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learningThree school district leaders at The Texas Tribune Festival said the Texas Education Agency’s reliance on state takeovers to improve academic performance threatens local control.