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The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?
Read full article: The Trump administration pushes again to restrict birthright citizenship. What does that mean?The Trump administration is pushing for the the U.S. Supreme Court to allow some restrictions on birthright citizenship even as legal battles continue over President Donald Trumpโs orders to end what has long been seen as a constitutional promise.
Texas knocks off rival A&M in double overtime, advances to SEC tournament quarterfinals
Read full article: Texas knocks off rival A&M in double overtime, advances to SEC tournament quarterfinalsOn Thursday, March 13, the Texas Longhorns faced off against the Texas A&M Aggies in the second round of the SEC tournament.
Texas lawmakers will debate saving the stateโs water supply after key legislation is introduced
Read full article: Texas lawmakers will debate saving the stateโs water supply after key legislation is introducedThe state House and Senate have similar proposals to solve the state's water crisis, but there are stark differences on how to invest billions of dollars to resolve.
Texas bill would increase oversight of universitiesโ hiring, curriculum and compliance
Read full article: Texas bill would increase oversight of universitiesโ hiring, curriculum and complianceSenate Bill 37 would create a state office to investigate complaints against universities and require governing boards to ensure courses donโt endorse certain ideologies.
Orator, conscience, advocate: State lawmakers honor Sylvester Turner with bipartisan accolades in Capitol ceremony
Read full article: Orator, conscience, advocate: State lawmakers honor Sylvester Turner with bipartisan accolades in Capitol ceremonyTurner, who spent nearly three decades in the Texas House and died last week, was remembered as a passionate Democrat committed to working across the aisle.
FEMA wants the names and addresses of migrants helped by Texas nonprofits and local governments that got federal grant money
Read full article: FEMA wants the names and addresses of migrants helped by Texas nonprofits and local governments that got federal grant moneyA letter sent this week claims the grant recipients, including many Texas cities and counties, may have illegally โinducedโ undocumented immigrants to enter the country.
Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policies
Read full article: Paxton investigates Dallas for alleged sanctuary city policiesAttorney General Ken Paxton said a recent statement by Dallasโ interim police chief raised concerns that the city might be violating a state law against so-called sanctuary city policies.
In lawsuit settlement, Texas Techโs med school promises it wonโt consider race in admissions
Read full article: In lawsuit settlement, Texas Techโs med school promises it wonโt consider race in admissionsGeorge Stewart sued Texas Tech University Health Science Center and five other medical schools claiming they rejected him in favor of lesser qualified students of color.
Want to understand Texasโ water crisis? Start with the guide to water terms.
Read full article: Want to understand Texasโ water crisis? Start with the guide to water terms.Water is complex. So are the terms used to describe it. Get to know the language as Texas debates how to save its water supply.
Texas tops Vanderbilt in opening round of SEC tournament, will face A&M in 2nd round
Read full article: Texas tops Vanderbilt in opening round of SEC tournament, will face A&M in 2nd roundThe Texas Longhorns took down the Vanderbilt Commodores in the opening round of the SEC menโs basketball tournament, setting up an in-state showdown against Texas A&M with major March Madness implications.
Matcha lovers, your guide to the best matcha in Houston is here just in time for summer
Read full article: Matcha lovers, your guide to the best matcha in Houston is here just in time for summerWhether you're a fan of classic lattes or adventurous flavors like matcha ice cream, this curated list has something for every matcha enthusiast. Leave your fav place to get matcha in the comments.
Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year to the highest reported level since 1997
Read full article: Measles cases in Europe and Central Asia doubled last year to the highest reported level since 1997There were 127,350 reported cases of measles, including 38 deaths, in Europe and Central Asia last year, marking the highest total in nearly 30 years, according to figures from UNICEF and the World Health Organization.
Proof of citizenship may be required to vote under new Texas proposal
Read full article: Proof of citizenship may be required to vote under new Texas proposalSenate Bill 16 in Texas proposes requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration, affecting new voters and those currently registered.
In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeowners
Read full article: In Texas, private firms cash in on property tax late fees, piling debt onto struggling homeownersTexans who fall behind on their property taxes face one of the most punitive systems in the nation, where private collection companies can tack up to 20% onto their bill.
Maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and cancels classes
Read full article: Maintenance hole explosion at Texas Tech University causes fires, outages and cancels classesThe power has been restored after authorities at Texas Tech University said an explosion inside a maintenance hole set off fires and power outages on the campus, leading school officials to issue evacuation orders for several buildings and cancel classes for the rest of the week.
Bubble watch: Indiana and Xavier now feeling the heat with Texas and North Carolina closing strong
Read full article: Bubble watch: Indiana and Xavier now feeling the heat with Texas and North Carolina closing strongXavier and Indiana had chances to give their NCAA Tournament resumes a significant boost.
Texas Tech officials trying to determine what caused explosion and fires that prompted campus closure
Read full article: Texas Tech officials trying to determine what caused explosion and fires that prompted campus closureA day after the incident in which green flames could be seen coming out of manholes, 40% of the university in Lubbock remains without power.
FEMA launches review of migrant shelter aid, suggesting smuggling laws were violated
Read full article: FEMA launches review of migrant shelter aid, suggesting smuggling laws were violatedThe Trump administration has launched a review of organizations that provide temporary housing and other aid to migrants, suggesting they may have violated a law used to prosecute smugglers.
Adams, Plumlee both ejected after fight during Rockets game vs. Suns
Read full article: Adams, Plumlee both ejected after fight during Rockets game vs. SunsTempers flared in the second quarter of Wednesday nightโs game between the Houston Rockets and the Phoenix Suns, leading to a player from each team being ejected after a bodyslam on the court.
Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden-era pause
Read full article: Trump administration resumes detention of immigrant families after Biden-era pauseThe Trump administration has resumed family detention of immigrants in a South Texas facility after a Biden-era pause.
Empowering youth through martial arts: Local coach transforms lives with discipline & confidence
Read full article: Empowering youth through martial arts: Local coach transforms lives with discipline & confidenceCoach Chris Ortiz, a teacher and coach at Knox Junior High School in the Woodlands, Texas, has been an educator for more than 20 years. He says he has seen firsthand how Martial Arts can have a positive impact on young people -- especially those who have had trouble learning in conventional ways. He's also the author of six books, which aim to set up young people for success, teach them life skills and help them stay out of trouble.
Aunt arrested after 3-year-old special needs boy found wandering barefoot on NW Harris County roadway
Read full article: Aunt arrested after 3-year-old special needs boy found wandering barefoot on NW Harris County roadwayThe Harris County Pct. 1 Constableโs Office said the child, who is non-verbal and has autism, was found along the roadway median in the 5400 block of W. Mt. Houston Road around 5 a.m. Wednesday. Three concerned citizens found the boy and called 911.
Trump administration drops lawsuit against company accused of abusing children at migrant shelters
Read full article: Trump administration drops lawsuit against company accused of abusing children at migrant sheltersThe Trump administration says it is dropping a civil lawsuit against the largest provider of housing for unaccompanied migrant children over alleged sexual abuse of minors at its facilities.
Texas Southern Universityโs debate team continues legacy, winning 5th world championship
Read full article: Texas Southern Universityโs debate team continues legacy, winning 5th world championshipTexas Southern University's debate team has once again proven its prowess by clinching its fifth world championship at the 35th Annual International Forensics Associationโs Speech and Debate Tournament in South Korea!
How state lawmakers are trying to crack down on illegal immigration
Read full article: How state lawmakers are trying to crack down on illegal immigrationFrom requiring law enforcement agencies to cooperate with federal officials to forcing state contractors to use E-Verify to spot undocumented workers, here are the bills that could reshape the stateโs immigration policies.
Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trumpโs criticism
Read full article: Two Texans in Congress defend CHIPS Act in the face of Trumpโs criticismAlthough the president has said he wants to โget rid ofโ the act, Rep. Michael McCaul and Sen. John Cornyn say it supports jobs and national security.
Court stays execution of Texas man days before he was set to die by lethal injection
Read full article: Court stays execution of Texas man days before he was set to die by lethal injectionA Texas appeals court has halted the execution of a man who has spent more than 30 years on death row and had been set to die by lethal injection this week.
Debate on Houseโs school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?
Read full article: Debate on Houseโs school voucher bill centers on a question: Should wealthy Texans be included?The hearing on House Bill 3 started Tuesday and ended Wednesday morning. Hundreds of Texans waited overnight to testify.
Stay granted for Texas death row inmate two days before scheduled execution
Read full article: Stay granted for Texas death row inmate two days before scheduled executionThe Texas Court of Criminal Appeals did not clarify why it halted the execution of David Wood in its order granting the stay.
Worker injured in ammonia release at Matagorda County chemical plant files lawsuit
Read full article: Worker injured in ammonia release at Matagorda County chemical plant files lawsuitA worker reportedly injured in last weekโs ammonia release at a chemical plant in Matagorda County has filed a lawsuit against the company.
Spring Break in Houston: 8 exciting activities to make lasting memories
Read full article: Spring Break in Houston: 8 exciting activities to make lasting memoriesThis week Houston is celebrating Spring break and there are so many events happenings this week and weekend that you wouldnโt want to miss anything.
Sister of Vanessa Guillen to run against Rep. Al Green for seat in U.S. House after โdisrespectโ during Trumpโs address
Read full article: Sister of Vanessa Guillen to run against Rep. Al Green for seat in U.S. House after โdisrespectโ during Trumpโs addressMayra Guillen, the sister of slain U.S. Army solider Vanessa Guillen, announced plans to run against Rep. Al Green for his seat in the U.S. House of Representatives in response to his interruptions of President Donald Trumpโs joint address to Congress last week.
More than 70 images and videos of child pornography found on La Porte ISDโs teachers electronic devices
Read full article: More than 70 images and videos of child pornography found on La Porte ISDโs teachers electronic devicesInvestigators found over 70 child exploitation images and videos on his devices, with admissions of downloading such material over the past three years.
Texas embalmer accused of cutting off dead manโs genitals surrenders to authorities
Read full article: Texas embalmer accused of cutting off dead manโs genitals surrenders to authoritiesAmber Laudermilk, 34, is charged with felony abuse of corpse following the alleged incident on Feb. 7.
Which Texas teams will make the menโs March Madness tournament this year?
Read full article: Which Texas teams will make the menโs March Madness tournament this year?Selection Sunday is just five days away! Weโve entered one of the most fun weeks of the college basketball calendar: conference tournament week.
NASA to shut down 3 offices under Trump executive order. How Johnson Space Center is impacted
Read full article: NASA to shut down 3 offices under Trump executive order. How Johnson Space Center is impactedNASA is set to shut down three key offices, impacting its workforce as part of a federal initiative.
Will lawmakers let Texasโ maternal mortality committee review abortion deaths?
Read full article: Will lawmakers let Texasโ maternal mortality committee review abortion deaths?The Legislature is considering bills that would lift long-standing restrictions on how Texasโ panel can investigate maternal deaths and near-misses.
In Guadalupe County, an elections academy aims to strengthen residentsโ trust in voting
Read full article: In Guadalupe County, an elections academy aims to strengthen residentsโ trust in votingThe academy offers an inside look at how votes are counted and secured. Itโs building confidence โ and inspiring similar programs across Texas.
Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decide
Read full article: Teams vying for No. 1 NCAA seeds stated their cases and now its up to selection committee to decideUCLA, South Carolina, Texas and Southern California have all stated their cases for No. 1 seeds in the NCAA Tournament with their stellar play this season.
Bill aims to improve school and police communication after Klein ISD teacher accused of sex-trafficking students
Read full article: Bill aims to improve school and police communication after Klein ISD teacher accused of sex-trafficking studentsIn an effort to bolster student safety, House Bill 4125, introduced by Rep. Sam Harless, seeks to close critical communication gaps between law enforcement and school districts.
Spring-based Hewlett Packard to lay off 2,500 employees as part of cost-saving measures
Read full article: Spring-based Hewlett Packard to lay off 2,500 employees as part of cost-saving measuresThe layoffs come as part of cost-saving measures the company says it will undertake to strengthen their financial profile by better aligning their cost structure to their business mix and long-term strategy.
Federal appeals court reverses Texas death row inmateโs conviction
Read full article: Federal appeals court reverses Texas death row inmateโs convictionBrittany Marlowe Holberg was convicted in 1998 of robbing and murdering an 80-year-old man in his Amarillo home. The appeals court said critical evidence was withheld.
Tracking the Texansโ 2025 free agency signings
Read full article: Tracking the Texansโ 2025 free agency signingsThe Houston Texans are expected to make some moves throughout the period. Although the team has limited cap availability, due in large part to an expensive offseason last year, the team is expected to be โselectively aggressiveโ this time around.
A new storm could spawn tornadoes in the South and whip up a blizzard in northern states
Read full article: A new storm could spawn tornadoes in the South and whip up a blizzard in northern statesAs near temperatures climbed to near records in parts of the central United States, a potent storm system was setting up to wallop the nation later.
With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measles
Read full article: With crumbling public health infrastructure, rural Texas scrambles to respond to measlesThe measles outbreak in rural Texas has exposed how hospital buildings are ill-equipped. Meanwhile, long distances between providers makes testing people and transporting samples difficult.
Rocketsโ Amen Thompson to miss 10 to 14 days with left ankle sprain
Read full article: Rocketsโ Amen Thompson to miss 10 to 14 days with left ankle sprainHouston Rockets emerging star Amen Thompson will be sidelined for multiple games after he suffered an ankle injury in Saturday nightโs blowout win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
Booker leads No. 1 Texas past No. 9 LSU 56-49, setting up rematch with South Carolina for SEC title
Read full article: Booker leads No. 1 Texas past No. 9 LSU 56-49, setting up rematch with South Carolina for SEC titleMadison Booker scored 25 points, and No. 1 Texas held on to beat ninth-ranked LSU 56-49 on Saturday night to advance to the Southeastern Conference Tournament championship game.
Bubble watch: Georgia is in position to end 10-year NCAA Tournament drought after beating Vanderbilt
Read full article: Bubble watch: Georgia is in position to end 10-year NCAA Tournament drought after beating VanderbiltGeorgia may have ended its 10-year NCAA Tournament drought by beating Vanderbilt 79-68.
Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue charges
Read full article: Chiefs wide receiver Xavier Worthy released after Texas district attorney declines to pursue chargesXavier Worthy was released Saturday after a district attorney in Texas declined to pursue charges against the Kansas City Chiefs wide receiver following an arrest in which he had been accused of felony domestic violence.
Venezuelan parents watch from home as their son is buried in Texas after drowning
Read full article: Venezuelan parents watch from home as their son is buried in Texas after drowningGustavo Alfonso Garcia Olivares died at 24, drowning in the Rio Grande not far from where he was buried Thursday at the Maverick County Cemetery in Eagle Pass.
Venezuelan parents watch from home as their son is laid to rest in Texas after drowning
Read full article: Venezuelan parents watch from home as their son is laid to rest in Texas after drowningThe cries of a mother watching from Venezuela through a cellphone pierced through the somber Christian music and gusts of wind as her son's casket was lowered into the ground.
Ally Bank to open applications for HBCU, PBI student pitch competition
Read full article: Ally Bank to open applications for HBCU, PBI student pitch competitionApplications are now open for the seventh annual Moguls in the Making student pitch competition, offering a unique opportunity for students to gain essential business skills and compete for over $185,000 in scholarships, paid internships, laptops, and other prizes.
California and Texas join push to end remote work among state employees
Read full article: California and Texas join push to end remote work among state employeesHundreds of thousands of state employees across the U.S. are being ordered back into the office as governors move to shadow President Trumpโs mandate for federal workers.
New Texas Senate bill would let Texans vote on whether state observes daylight saving time
Read full article: New Texas Senate bill would let Texans vote on whether state observes daylight saving timeA new bill and joint resolution introduced in the Texas Senate by a Houston-area senator would give Texans the opportunity to vote on whether the state continues to observe Daylight Saving Time or Standard Time.
Christi Craddick, Don Huffines announce bids for Texas comptroller after Hegar tapped for A&M chancellor
Read full article: Christi Craddick, Don Huffines announce bids for Texas comptroller after Hegar tapped for A&M chancellorHegarโs impending departure from the comptrollerโs seat creates a rare opening for one of Texasโ coveted statewide offices.
Measles cases continue to rise in Texas; nearly 200 reported this year
Read full article: Measles cases continue to rise in Texas; nearly 200 reported this yearThe Department of State Health Services said there have been 198 cases identified in the South Plains region of Texas since January. 23 patients have been hospitalized.
Texasโ DOGE committee takes inspiration from Elon Muskโs federal operation
Read full article: Texasโ DOGE committee takes inspiration from Elon Muskโs federal operationThe new legislative panel has been tasked to reduce the size and scope of government. But Democrats say theyโre not interested in replicating Muskโs slash-and-burn approach.
14-year-old boy found shot to death near retention bond in west Harris co.
Read full article: 14-year-old boy found shot to death near retention bond in west Harris co.Initial reports from deputies are two large groups of young men met up near the retention pond when a fight broke out and someone pulled out a gun.
โSlap on the wristโ: Mother upset after man who put daughterโs body in trunk sentenced to probation
Read full article: โSlap on the wristโ: Mother upset after man who put daughterโs body in trunk sentenced to probationGeorgia Mitchell feels Christopher Maldonadoโs punishment isnโt strong enough after he put Angela Mitchellโs dead body in the trunk of her own car in May 2022. This week, a jury found him guilty of tampering with a corpse. He was sentenced to 120 days in jail with 10 years of probation.
Houston man accused of groping child named Texas DPS Featured Fugitive
Read full article: Houston man accused of groping child named Texas DPS Featured FugitiveTexas law enforcement has named Carlos Jose Ayala Morales as the Featured Fugitive for March on the Texas 10 Most Wanted list, offering a $6,000 reward for information leading to his arrest.
Texas Senate advances bill to start a $3 billion dementia research fund
Read full article: Texas Senate advances bill to start a $3 billion dementia research fundThe legislation would require voters to approve the $3 billion start-up cost, and then the fund would be maintained at no more than $300 million annually.
Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor Sylvester Turner
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags statewide to be flown at half-staff in honor Sylvester TurnerIn Turner's honor, Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered flags statewide to be flown at half-staff until March 8.
Houston Rodeo Day 3: Live performances, livestock shows, sensory-friendly fun
Read full article: Houston Rodeo Day 3: Live performances, livestock shows, sensory-friendly funThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo's third day features a range of events, including sensory-friendly experiences, horse and livestock shows, and live music.
Sylvester Turner will lie in state at Texas House of Representativesโ Hall
Read full article: Sylvester Turner will lie in state at Texas House of Representativesโ HallRepresentatives voted unanimously Thursday morning to have Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner lie in state at the Texas House of Representatives' Halls.
Who Killed Jackie Foster? DPS offers increased reward for 1990 cold case
Read full article: Who Killed Jackie Foster? DPS offers increased reward for 1990 cold caseThe Texas Department of Public Safety has increased the reward to $6,000 for information leading to an arrest in the unsolved 1990 murder of Jackie Foster.
What happens when a member of Congress is censured? Texas Rep. Al Green joins list of censured lawmakers
Read full article: What happens when a member of Congress is censured? Texas Rep. Al Green joins list of censured lawmakersRep. Al Green censured for disrupting Trumpโs State of the Union. While he keeps his seat, this rare reprimand highlights Congress's stance on decorum.
With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the Capitol
Read full article: With Texas facing soaring electricity demand, the politics of energy quietly shift at the CapitolThe Legislature has tried to clamp down on renewable energy resources in the past, but many lawmakers are recognizing the need to support all types of generation to meet record demand growth.
Sugar Land residents complain about total darkness as streetlight remains broken for months
Read full article: Sugar Land residents complain about total darkness as streetlight remains broken for monthsIn a Sugar Land neighborhood, residents say they face total darkness at night due to a streetlight that has been out for months.
Liberty County Jail inmates charged for participating in riot
Read full article: Liberty County Jail inmates charged for participating in riotThe inmates involved in the riot that broke out at Liberty County Jail on Thursday February 27th, 2025, were charged today. Read more for details on what happened, and the individuals charged.
Texas House majority signs on to new bill restricting the use of bathrooms in public buildings by transgender people
Read full article: Texas House majority signs on to new bill restricting the use of bathrooms in public buildings by transgender peopleHouse Bill 239, which echoes a bathroom bill that failed in 2017, includes new provisions for shelters and prisons.
Following Trumpโs lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end telework
Read full article: Following Trumpโs lead, Gov. Abbott pushes state agencies to end teleworkThe directive comes as some state agencies have downsized their office spaces after the pandemic forced many employees to work remotely.