Legislation approved this year is partly aimed at helping Texas meet its goal of helping 60% of working-age Texans get a postsecondary degree or credential by 2030.

A 55-year-old man drowned over the weekend at Galveston Beach, and in light of the tragedy, officials are urging residents about beach safety ahead of what’s expected to be a busy Fourth of July weekend

Changes approved recently by lawmakers in Texas, Oklahoma and Nevada could help their states lure some of the big-money legal business that Delaware and its specialized court have dominated as the world’s incorporation capital.

The directive comes after a court rescinded undocumented students’ eligibility for in-state tuition. It’s unclear what information schools might ask from students and how their immigration data will be protected.

THC will remain on the shelves in smoke shops across Texas after Governor Greg Abbott shot down a bill aimed at banning the element derived from marijuana.

This week, we run an emergency episode to discuss Gov. Greg Abbott vetoing Texas THC ban and calling a special session. Will redistricting end up on the agenda?

The American Civil Liberties Union of Texas (ACLU of Texas) and Students Engaged in Advancing Texas (SEAT) announced Monday that they will sue over Senate Bill 12, a bill that prohibits programs and discussions involving race, gender, identity and sexual orientation in K-12 public schools in Texas, including charter schools.

After months of anticipation, 410 neglected wildlife have finally found sanctuary in Texas.

One of the late-night vetoes signed by Gov. Greg Abbott included legislation aimed at cracking down on title theft and deed fraud across Texas.

Abbott cited uncertainty over federal funding of the program as his reason for rejecting the state’s participation.

After Governor Greg Abbott vetoed Senate Bill 3, which aimed to ban all THC consumables in Texas, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick is holding a press conference to address the situation.

Dozens of researchers are chasing, driving and running into storms to collect fresh hail, getting their car bodies and their own bodies dented in the name of science.

More than 3 million people call rural Texas home, and many lack access to a primary care doctor.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has vetoed a bill to ban all THC products.

The move infuriated Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the powerful head of the Senate, who had called the ban among his top five bills over 17 years in the Legislature.

The competition is about to stiffen for the U.S. in the CONCACAF Gold Cup.

Patrick Agyemang scored a tiebreaking goal in the 75th minute, and the United States overcame Matt Freese’s goalkeeping gaffe to beat Haiti 2-1 and win its CONCACAF Gold Cup group with a 3-0 record.

HELP US FIND: Investigators say Mikael McComb, 15, is verbally autistic and "may be in a mental crisis." Here's how you help find him if you have any information on his whereabouts.

TRAGIC! The van caught fire during the trip after they were fostered and rehabilitated in Houston. Four were able to be saved, but seven others sadly didn't make it.

Texas senators are voicing their support following the recent U.S. military strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities, a decisive action confirmed by former President Donald Trump.

Love Island USA fever hits Houston! 🎉 Join watch parties at hotspots like Ale & Ivy, PKL Social, and more. Don't miss the drama, bombshells, and recouplings!

Two-time major champion Minjee Lee has taken over the lead with the first bogey-free round for anyone during a windy week at the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

Texas will require all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments under a new state law that will make the state the nation’s largest to attempt to impose such a mandate.

Lexi Thompson nearly got blown over to start the third round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship.

A new court filing in an ongoing legal dispute with the federal government reveals the psychological and physical trauma endured by children and families held at Texas family detention centers.

In a heartfelt TikTok video that has garnered over 3,800 views, 8-year-old Aiden Vachiratevanurak expresses his urgent plea to save his family’s restaurant, Mama Le, located in Richmond.

Court documents reveal disturbing allegations against the president of the Boling ISD board of trustees.

Pickup trucks are the prime target for vehicle thieves across Houston, with law enforcement officials warning of sophisticated theft schemes, including VIN cloning operations.

A Harris County reserve deputy arrested last month in Galveston County on an aggravated sexual assault of a child charge is now facing three more charges

The agreement targets the environmental review process and cuts down the time it takes for new highways to be approved.

Desai doesn’t just play table tennis to stay fit; he’s a competitor.

The tallest building in Baytown will stand no more.

A Texas bill which would ban K-12 students from using cell phones during school hours has been signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott.

Semi-retired Lexi Thompson shot a 2-under 70 in the second round of the KPMG Women’s PGA Championship on Friday to put herself in position to contend over the weekend for her first major title in more than a decade.

CEO Ron Sargent said the savings will be reinvested to elevate your grocery shopping journey.

Students from Elkins, Hightower, Dulles, and other Fort Bend ISD schools were attending the tournament when the incident happened.

A federal judge determined the state illegally institutionalized severely disabled people for decades, often in poorly run facilities.

The city says they were notified of the positive case by Harris County Public Health and Environmental Services (HCPHES).

A group of Democratic Texas lawmakers is asking Elon Musk to delay his rollout of driverless ‘robotaxis’ in the state this weekend to assure the vehicles are safe enough.

In a recent court appearance, George faced legal challenges related to a social media hoax and money laundering charges.

After weeks of complaints and the involvement of Congressman Al Green, the owners of the Jubilee senior apartments have announced immediate steps to support affected residents, including on-site care teams and free relocation options.

A truck driver headed to Grapevine was the victim of theft when $1.4 million worth of Nintendo Switch 2 game consoles were stolen from his trailer in Colorado.

Houston's Daikin Park will host MLB's first-ever car show, the All-Stars Car Show, on August 2.

Three men from Houston, Carlos Daniel Cordova-Valencia, Jann Hayler Cuero-Garces, and Bryan Fernando Nunez-Arboleda, have been arrested for their involvement in a series of daytime home burglaries in Brazos County.

Texas lawmakers passed a suite of bills that officials said are crucial to combat losses in the state’s largest oil field.

Defender Chris Richards scored with a flick of the ball off a second-half free kick to lift the United States to a 1-0 win over Saudi Arabia, sending the Americans on to the CONCACAF Gold Cup quarterfinals.

It’s the end of an era for ExxonMobil as the company is scheduled to demolish their old 10-story Main Office Building in Baytown on Saturday.

Pearland and Brazoria County marked a historic milestone Thursday evening with their first-ever Juneteenth Gala, celebrating freedom and inclusion at the Pearland Recreational Center.

Several eastbound lanes of the Northwest Freeway are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed into the concrete barrier in the HOV lane.

Dozens gathered in Galveston, the birthplace city of Juneteenth, on Thursday.

Jac Caglianone has gone deep twice for his first two home runs in the big leagues.

Over 42,000 Texas teachers will receive merit pay in the 2024-25 school year, with $481 million allocated to increase teacher retention.

Hancock, a North Richland Hills Republican, announced his candidacy shortly after being sworn in as chief clerk at the comptroller’s office.

Commemorate 160 years of Juneteenth by exploring historic towns and celebrating community gatherings from Houston to Galveston.

Houston Community College has been renamed Houston City College following a 6 to 3 vote by the Board of Trustees on June 18.

Details are limited, due to how active the investigation is, but officials with the Brazoria Co. Sheriff's Office said a suspect was shot during a chase.

“Water is a critical need for all Texas,” Governor Abbott said in part. “In my State of the State Address, I called on the Texas legislature to make the largest investment in water in Texas history...With this law, we will secure Texas' water future for generations to come.”

Lawmakers also approved direct pay for student athletes and sought better pathways from college to the workforce.

With border crossings at record lows, state authorities are being sent to arrest people accused of committing crimes in Texas after entering the country illegally.

A SpaceX rocket being tested in Texas has exploded, sending a dramatic fireball high into the sky.

As elevator outages at a Missouri City senior living apartment complex stretch into their seventh week, a growing exchange between elected officials and property management heats up.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened in the 10800 block of Slumbering Falls Lane in the Cypress area.

The Ecuadorian man was acquitted by a jury on a separate charge after crossing into the new military zone in May.

At St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood, three sacred statues — including one of the Virgin Mary — once stood outside the sanctuary. Today, they’re gone.

The U.S. government plans to open what amounts to a fly factory by the end of the year to breed millions of the insects in Texas near the border with Mexico as part of an effort to keep a flesh-eating parasite from infesting American cattle.

The 48-year-old man visited a travel center in New Mexico to buy the fireworks, telling store employees he needed fireworks that could be thrown "directly at people to cause harm."

This shift adds to a notable trend in Texas politics, where several state lawmakers have changed party affiliations over the years. What do you think about this political shift?

Houston is observing Juneteenth as a federal holiday, with many services and businesses closing to honor the day that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States.

The Dallas Cowboys cheerleaders say they are getting a serious increase in pay.

A 19-year-old man is dead after a drive-by shooting early Wednesday morning in Pasadena.

Brookshire Police Chief James Hines resigned overnight as the department faces two internal investigations.

The court split 6-3 along ideological lines on a case from Tennessee. About two dozen states have similar bans in place.

These troops will support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) by providing logistical, administrative, and clerical assistance at detention facilities.

Former President Joe Biden will be attending a Juneteenth celebration at a historic African Methodist Episcopal church in Galveston, Texas.

The Supreme Court has restarted plans to temporarily store nuclear waste in rural Texas and New Mexico, even as the nation is at an impasse over a permanent solution.

Harris County has redirected $20.8 million initially intended for the UPLIFT Harris program, a guaranteed income initiative for low-income residents, following legal challenges from Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The county's strategic reallocation of funds now supports homelessness services, eviction prevention, and food insecurity through established organizations like the Houston Food Bank. The rebranded Harris County Community Prosperity Program aims to aid the same beneficiaries through community partners, ensuring continued support for those in need.

Houston remains one of the more affordable major cities in the U.S., but a new report suggests that status is becoming increasingly difficult to maintain.

More promises but still no progress. Residents at the Jubilee at Texas Parkway apartments have been without working elevators for over a month and despite a promise from management that repairs would begin today, our cameras caught something else entirely.

U.S. Reps. Veronica Escobar and Joaquin Castro said their names appeared on a list of targets compiled by the assassin who has been charged with killing the Minnesota House Speaker Melissa Hortman and her husband and shooting two others on Saturday.

Robert Roberson, convicted of the death of his two-year-old daughter in 2003, faces a new execution date despite new evidence.

The mixed-bag results showed early literacy improvements, a key indicator of future academic success, but underline the challenges of preparing children for STEM-related jobs.

Houston's own Thomas Bille has won the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas, and the story behind his success is truly inspiring.

Here’s a look at House members, ranked from most conservative to most liberal, based on votes cast during the 2025 regular session.

Texas hemp users stockpile products and consider moving out of state as ban looms, saying the medical marijuana program is currently an untenable alternative.

Texas officials suggested the federal government could pick up construction. However, during President Trump’s first term, his administration built about one-third of what the state was able to put up in the same amount of time.

Texas lawmakers approved a sweeping package to overhaul the state’s bail system, a longtime priority of Gov. Greg Abbott’s.

A ground stop has been issued at William P. Hobby in Houston after thunderstorms have passed through the city Monday afternoon.

“Knowing Texas, specifically the Texas government, doesn’t want people like my kids to exist publicly... to get the healthcare that they need,” a mother of two transgender children explained. "That does hurt.”

Homeowners are one step closer to property tax relief with Governor Greg Abbott set to sign two bills after lawmakers approved $22.7 billion in property tax cuts this session.

The Legislature passed laws allowing smaller homes on smaller lots and making it harder for neighbors to block new housing.

Democrats will need to sort through a pileup of potential candidates who see an opportunity to harness backlash to the Trump administration in next year’s midterms.

“Your commitment to exercising your First Amendment rights with respect, dignity, and unity reflects the very best of our city,” the City of Houston shared in a social media post. “No arrests. No serious injuries. Just one strong, united message — delivered peacefully.“

Eight Tribune photographers in eight Texas cities covered Saturday’s “No Kings” protests. Here is some of their work.

Texas Rangers rookie Kumar Rocker kept a scoreless start intact by working through an eventful fifth inning that included downing three small bottles of pickle juice, the last of which resulted in a mound visit charged to a ball boy.

Texas living costs are rising! By 2025, singles need $90,771/year, families $204,922, to live comfortably.

The agency said there was no additional active threat, as Austin demonstrators took aim at the Trump administration.

Some implications of the ruling ordering the policy’s end are still unknown. College access experts urged affected students not to withdraw from school while they assess their options.

Shakira was scheduled to perform Friday night at the Alamodome in San Antonio, but the concert was postponed at the last minute.

Fort Bend County Judge KP George returned to court Friday morning to contest criminal charges in two separate cases.

The COVID-19 pandemic devastated Texas’ restaurant industry — and for many, the recovery has been painfully slow. As profitability plummeted, restaurant owners across Texas joined forces with the Texas Restaurant Association, pushing for change at the state level. Their voices were heard.