Texas hosts Texas A&M for the latest chapter in the Lone Star Showdown
Read full article: Texas hosts Texas A&M for the latest chapter in the Lone Star ShowdownIn the final chapter of a storied college football regular season, the Texas Longhorns are hosting their in-state arch-rivals, the Texas A&M Aggies, in the Lone Star Showdown.
Black Friday shoppers in Houston say this year’s deals are more about necessity than tradition
Read full article: Black Friday shoppers in Houston say this year’s deals are more about necessity than traditionBlack Friday in Houston looks familiar… but shoppers say the reason they’re out early is different this year.
Harmon's last-second basket lifts No. 4 Texas women over No. 2 South Carolina for Players Era title
Read full article: Harmon's last-second basket lifts No. 4 Texas women over No. 2 South Carolina for Players Era titleJordan Lee scored 19 points and Rori Harmon made a 10-foot floater with a second left to lift No. 4 Texas over No. 2 South Carolina 66-64 in the women’s title game of the Players Era Championship.
Texas ID restrictions could prevent immigrants in US illegally from buying, registering vehicles
Read full article: Texas ID restrictions could prevent immigrants in US illegally from buying, registering vehiclesThe Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is implementing more stringent photo identification requirements for all vehicle registrations and renewals in an abrupt shift that could prevent immigrants from legally owning vehicles.
🎄 San Antonio just ranked #1 in America for Thanksgiving- see why we hit the road to the Alamo City
Read full article: 🎄 San Antonio just ranked #1 in America for Thanksgiving- see why we hit the road to the Alamo CityHouston Life hit the road for a holly-jolly getaway to San Antonio — and trust us, this city does not play when it comes to the holidays. Reporter Melanie Camp packed up the HL crew, cranked the carols, and took a holiday road trip packed with twinkling lights, festive flavors, movie-moment landmarks, and Texas-sized cheer.
2 juveniles seen running away from NW Harris County tank farm around time of fire
Read full article: 2 juveniles seen running away from NW Harris County tank farm around time of fireThe Harris County Fire Marshal’s Office says first responders are at the scene of a fire at a tank farm in northwest Harris County.
No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era Championship
Read full article: No. 4 Texas holds off No. 3 UCLA in 76-65 victory to advance to Players Era ChampionshipRori Harmon scored 26 points and No. 4 Texas defeated No. 3 UCLA 76-65 on Wednesday in the Players Era Championship.
WANTED: Search underway for ‘Cowboy,’ sexual assault suspect tied to FM 1960 nightclubs
Read full article: WANTED: Search underway for ‘Cowboy,’ sexual assault suspect tied to FM 1960 nightclubsHCSO is searching for a sexual assault suspect known as “Cowboy,” who frequents FM 1960 nightclubs in north Harris County. Deputies released a sketch.
Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin Thanksgiving
Read full article: Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin ThanksgivingThe Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.
Suspected drunk driver arrested after running red light, slamming into Bellair PD officer in SW Houston
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver arrested after running red light, slamming into Bellair PD officer in SW HoustonIt’s still unclear whether the officer was speeding or had his lights on before the crash.
Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain low
Read full article: Fewer Americans sought unemployment benefits last week as layoffs remain lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits declined last week in a sign that layoffs remain low, even as several high-profile companies have announced job cuts.
A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.
Read full article: A slate of new Texas laws go into effect December and January. Here’s what to watch.Laws include restricting transgender people’s access to public bathrooms, allowing lawsuits against abortion pill providers, and replacement of the STAAR test.
Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress home
Read full article: Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress homeIt’s not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But that’s exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.
Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damage
Read full article: Colony Creek residents rally to recover from recent tornado damageResidents of the Colony Creek neighborhood have been working to pick up the pieces after a recent storm caused significant tornado damage in the area.
In school voucher rules, Texas lets families get more for pre-K but rejects stronger accountability
Read full article: In school voucher rules, Texas lets families get more for pre-K but rejects stronger accountabilityThe rules serve as the foundation for Texas’ private school voucher program, which will officially launch at the start of the 2026-27 school year.
EF-2 tornado in Spring scares puppy into running away but these Texans helped bring her home
Read full article: EF-2 tornado in Spring scares puppy into running away but these Texans helped bring her homeWhen an EF-2 tornado tore through Spring on Tuesday, it didn’t just splinter trees and damage homes, but also caused chaos and panic. That’s for us humans, so imagine what the family pets were thinking.
Hundreds of Pasadena families receive Thanksgiving meals through massive multi-agency volunteer effort
Read full article: Hundreds of Pasadena families receive Thanksgiving meals through massive multi-agency volunteer effortAs rising costs squeeze families across the Houston area, officers, churches, and volunteers came together to deliver 600 Thanksgiving meal baskets to Pasadena households in need.
Tony Buzbee files $10 million lawsuit on behalf of woman alleging Texas Association of Business CEO of sexual assault
Read full article: Tony Buzbee files $10 million lawsuit on behalf of woman alleging Texas Association of Business CEO of sexual assaultProminent Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed his firm is representing an unidentified female victim in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct.
Red River Redemption: Longhorns blogger faces backlash for turning charity bet into crowdfunding campaign
Read full article: Red River Redemption: Longhorns blogger faces backlash for turning charity bet into crowdfunding campaignThe owner of a popular sports blog covering the Texas Longhorns is facing backlash after setting up a crowdsourced fund to raise money that he had already promised to donate as the result of a bet.
Want glass skin? Some Thanksgiving food that could boost your skin health
Read full article: Want glass skin? Some Thanksgiving food that could boost your skin healthThanksgiving is a time for delicious food and gathering with loved ones. But did you know some of your favorite holiday dishes can affect your skin?
Texas education chief met with Turning Point USA to discuss group’s expansion in high schools
Read full article: Texas education chief met with Turning Point USA to discuss group’s expansion in high schoolsThe meeting happened days before Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick pledged $1 million to help establish chapters of the conservative student group on every Texas college and high school campus.
Texas summer camp owners brace for more mental health issues among youth
Read full article: Texas summer camp owners brace for more mental health issues among youthMental health experts expect the July 4 floods have resulted in post-traumatic stress disorder, unhealthy hypervigilance and recurring thoughts on disasters among campers.
Cypress teen rides out storm in closet with family dog
Read full article: Cypress teen rides out storm in closet with family dogResidents of the Riata Ranch subdivision in Cypress are assessing widespread damage after a possible tornado struck the area Monday, leaving some families displaced just days before Thanksgiving.
Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuit
Read full article: Head of Texas’ largest business organization accused of sexual assault in lawsuitAn unidentified woman on Monday sued Glenn Hamer, Texas Association of Business president and CEO, alleging he sexually harassed and assaulted her, then retaliated when she rejected his advances.
It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!
Read full article: It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a rare Superman comic book! And it fetched $9.12M!A copy of the first Superman issue, unearthed by a trio of brothers cleaning out their late mother’s attic, netted $9.12 million at a Texas auction house which says it is the most expensive comic book ever sold.
‘The noise was unbelievable’: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhood
Read full article: ‘The noise was unbelievable’: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhoodResidents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community.
Northwest Harris County neighborhood ravaged by tornado; homes damaged but residents safe
Read full article: Northwest Harris County neighborhood ravaged by tornado; homes damaged but residents safeA fast-moving storm swept through a northwest Harris County neighborhood Monday afternoon, causing significant damage but no reported injuries.
Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run rule
Read full article: Webb County judge disputes allegation that he violated federal law to dodge Texas’ resign-to-run ruleTano Tijerina, the top elected official in a county that includes Laredo, is expected to seek the GOP nomination in Texas’ 28th Congressional District, long held by Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar.
Hedwig Village officer used license plate reader to locate suspects accused of shooting HPD officer
Read full article: Hedwig Village officer used license plate reader to locate suspects accused of shooting HPD officerAfter hearing the vehicle description on the radio, the officer located the car and trailed it until she had backup.
Struggling to sleep? How to get help when mental health and sleep problems are connected
Read full article: Struggling to sleep? How to get help when mental health and sleep problems are connectedThe Coping Resource Center in Houston offers a program using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) to address sleep issues linked to mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.
Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential power
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott, long a defender of states’ rights, embraces Trump’s push to expand presidential powerDefending Texas sovereignty has been central to Abbott’s political identity. Yet he has helped Trump erode states’ authority over elections, policing and deploying the National Guard.
Tony Buzbee announces sexual assault, harassment case against Austin lobby leader
Read full article: Tony Buzbee announces sexual assault, harassment case against Austin lobby leaderProminent Houston Attorney Tony Buzbee confirmed his firm is representing an unidentified female victim in a case involving alleged sexual misconduct.
Reed’s 3 TD passes in 1st quarter propel No. 3 Texas A&M past Samford as Aggies improve to 11-0
Read full article: Reed’s 3 TD passes in 1st quarter propel No. 3 Texas A&M past Samford as Aggies improve to 11-0Marcel Reed threw three touchdown passes in the first quarter before sitting down early in the second as No. 3 Texas A&M built a huge early lead and rolled to a 48-0 win over FCS school Samford.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional map
Read full article: Supreme Court temporarily restores Texas’ new congressional mapThe administrative ruling is a first step before the court decides whether to pause the use of the 2025 map, drawn to increase GOP seats in the U.S. House, for the rest of the legal battle.
BUSTED CONQUEST: Two North Texas men charged in federal indictment over Haiti island invasion plan
Read full article: BUSTED CONQUEST: Two North Texas men charged in federal indictment over Haiti island invasion planTwo North Texas men face federal charges after a grand jury indicted them for an alleged plot to invade an island off Haiti, murder the men living there, and enslave women and children.
Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contracts
Read full article: Adolis García among 66 non-tender free agents, while Jonathan India tops 34 agreeing to contractsTexas outfielder Adolis García, catcher Jonah Heim and right-hander Josh Sborz were among 66 players who became free agents Friday when they weren’t offered 2026 contracts.
Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biased
Read full article: Supreme Court blocks order that found Texas congressional map is likely racially biasedThe U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily blocked a lower court ruling that found Texas’ 2026 congressional redistricting plan pushed by President Donald Trump likely discriminates on the basis of race.
Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegally
Read full article: Trump administration sues California over giving in-state tuition to immigrants in US illegallyThe Trump administration has sued California for providing in-state college tuition, scholarships, and subsidized loans to students who aren't legally in the United States.
88-year-old man admits to killing terminally ill wife, claiming she ‘no longer wished to live’ in murder-suicide attempt
Read full article: 88-year-old man admits to killing terminally ill wife, claiming she ‘no longer wished to live’ in murder-suicide attemptThe man said that when his wife went to sleep, he grabbed his gun and shot her and then tried to shoot himself.
73-year-old woman killed on Westheimer Road days after being named in ‘Deadliest Roads in America’
Read full article: 73-year-old woman killed on Westheimer Road days after being named in ‘Deadliest Roads in America’The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration ranked Westheimer Road as the number one road for pedestrian deaths between 2021 and 2023.
Pilot walks away uninjured after emergency crash landing in field near Grand Parkway
Read full article: Pilot walks away uninjured after emergency crash landing in field near Grand ParkwayWhen the pilot realized his plane was having issues, he tried to return to the airport, but his cylinder failed, causing an engine failure.
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.
Turkey tickets replace citations in Livingston police holiday outreach program
Read full article: Turkey tickets replace citations in Livingston police holiday outreach programLivingston police gave out “turkey tickets” instead of citations to 20 drivers ahead of Thanksgiving, surprising them with $20 H-E-B gift cards.
Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crash
Read full article: Good Samaritan donates new escort vehicle to Buddhist monks injured in Dayton crashA group of Buddhist monks walking from Fort Worth to Washington, D.C., on a cross-country peace journey received unexpected help after their escort vehicle was destroyed in a crash in Dayton, Texas.
WATCH LIVE: CAIR, Muslim Legal Fund sue Texas Gov. Abbott over terrorist group proclamation
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: 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 for peace from Texas to Washington
Read full article: Why these Buddhist Monks’ are walking 2,300 miles for peace 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.
18-year-old Kroger employee accused of recording up a shopper’s dress arrested
Read full article: 18-year-old Kroger employee accused of recording up a shopper’s dress arrestedSurveillance video showed the 18-year-old positioning his phone under the woman's dress before he was caught by her daughter.
⭐️You think you know the Alamo? Wait until you see what’s coming!⭐️
Read full article: ⭐️You think you know the Alamo? Wait until you see what’s coming!⭐️If you think you know the Alamo… buckle up. Because what’s happening in San Antonio right now is nothing short of extraordinary. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp hit the road for a classic Texas day trip — music up, Buc-ee’s pitstop included — and rolled into downtown San Antonio to see what a $550 million investment is going to look like when it’s poured directly into one of the most iconic landmarks in the world.
‘Outrageous conduct’: Dissenting judge in Texas redistricting case says ruling was made before dissent could be written
Read full article: ‘Outrageous conduct’: Dissenting judge in Texas redistricting case says ruling was made before dissent could be writtenJudge Jerry Smith, who sits on the 5th US Circuit Court of Appeals, published his 100-page dissent on Wednesday.
Katy homeowners stopped a battery project, now the developer wants the state to overrule them
Read full article: Katy homeowners stopped a battery project, now the developer wants the state to overrule themA dispute over a proposed 500-MW battery facility in Katy has moved to the state level, as the developer asks Texas regulators to overturn the city’s denial. The PUC’s upcoming decision will determine whether local opposition or state authority prevails.
Fort Bend County commissioners can hire outside law firm for redistricting, Texas AG says
Read full article: Fort Bend County commissioners can hire outside law firm for redistricting, Texas AG saysTexas Attorney General says Fort Bend County commissioners can hire an outside law firm for redistricting, resolving a dispute with the county attorney over who controls the process.
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.”
Federal judge orders schools from 14 Texas districts remove Ten Commandments displays, citing First Amendment
Read full article: Federal judge orders schools from 14 Texas districts remove Ten Commandments displays, citing First AmendmentAccording to court documents, a federal judge in San Antonio ruled that Senate Bill 10 (SB 10) likely violates a clause of the First Amendment and temporarily ordered 14 Texas Independent School Districts (ISDs) not to display the Ten Commandments in their classrooms.
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.
Holiday travel begins this week. How Houston airports are preparing for millions of travelers
Read full article: Holiday travel begins this week. How Houston airports are preparing for millions of travelersThe holiday season is upon us, and that means bustling airports and millions of travelers passing through Houston!
‘Kind of alarming’: Parents on edge after multiple ‘stranger danger’ notices at Galena Park ISD
Read full article: ‘Kind of alarming’: Parents on edge after multiple ‘stranger danger’ notices at Galena Park ISDGalena Park ISD is increasing patrols after a Woodland Acres Middle School student reported being followed home by a stranger this week.
911 services in limbo as Richmond, Fort Bend County stall on agreement
Read full article: 911 services in limbo as Richmond, Fort Bend County stall on agreementThe City of Richmond says Fort Bend County owes roughly $700,000 for emergency services the city provided to unincorporated areas over the past two years, and city leaders on Tuesday adopted a resolution demanding clarity on who will pay going forward.
Houston singer D4vd named suspect after teen’s body found in impounded car
Read full article: Houston singer D4vd named suspect after teen’s body found in impounded carInvestigators have formally identified Houston singer D4vd as a suspect in the death of a teenage girl whose dismembered, decomposed body was found in the trunk of his impounded vehicle.
FULL LIST: The organizations Texas has designated as terrorist groups in 2025
Read full article: FULL LIST: The organizations Texas has designated as terrorist groups in 2025Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has designated four organizations or organization categories as foreign terrorist or transnational criminal groups under state authority.
Texas AG Paxton sues Austin-area school districts for refusing to display Ten Commandments
Read full article: Texas AG Paxton sues Austin-area school districts for refusing to display Ten CommandmentsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has filed new lawsuits against two school districts in the Austin area for refusing to comply with new state laws requiring public schools to display the Biblical Ten Commandments in classrooms.
Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midterms
Read full article: Federal judges block Texas from using its new US House map in the 2026 midtermsA panel of three federal judges has blocked Texas from using a new congressional map that Republicans drew in hopes of picking up five U.S. House seats.
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 this unusual mid-decade redistricting at the behest of President Donald Trump.
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.