Explore Galveston's vibrant summer offerings that go beyond its famous beaches. Designated as a Texas Music Friendly City, Galveston introduces new monthly cultural events, including an enhanced Art Walk and historical exhibits on Juneteenth and the 1900 storm. Visitors can enjoy the inaugural pirate festival and the charming Ohana Dog Surfing Competition. Discover how this coastal city is transforming into a cultural hub with rich history, arts, and entertainment.

Texas lawmakers have approved banning gummies, drinks and vapes infused with THC, the compound that gives marijuana its psychoactive properties.

Will Texas be able to keep the lights on and water flowing til the next legislative session?

As Texas homeowners brace for another hurricane season, the rising costs of home insurance have become a pressing concern.

The show is officially coming back and the fans aren’t the only ones looking forward to the revival, but in the nostalgic laughter, the cast and crew showed heartfelt tears and sobering humility for those who were a part of the series now gone, but never forgotten.

Governor Greg Abbott is expected to sign a bail reform package in Houston on Tuesday.

RECOGNIZE HER? Police said the little girl appears to be abtout 8-10 years old, but was nonverbal and seemed upset. She was last said to be safe with the Pasadena PD while they work to find how she ended up lost and where her family is.

President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans have made it a priority this year to require people to prove citizenship before they can register to vote, but turning that aspiration into reality has proved difficult.

An agenda driven by conservative priorities, schools’ financial duress and teacher needs led to an $8.5 billion boost, new discipline rules, more Christianity in classrooms and a DEI ban.

First responders say 14 people at a park near Fort Worth were hurt after lightning struck the canopy they were taking shelter under as storms swept through the area Sunday.

The Angleton Police Department says one of their officers, Sgt. J.D. White, died on Sunday after being hit by a vehicle while escorting a funeral procession.

Abbott faces pressure from both sides of the aisle. The prohibition was a priority for Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, but some hemp farmers and veterans want it killed.

Florida International University’s 'Wall of Wind' simulates hurricane winds up to 150 mph, helping researchers improve building resilience and safety standards to reduce disaster impacts on communities.

Hope, renewal, and inspiration are at the heart of Inspiration Ranch, a Magnolia nonprofit that is now struggling to recover from storm damage.

The City of Baytown says a pump failure at one of its lift stations led to an overflow of wastewater over the weekend.

The Harris County Sheriff’s Office, in coordination with the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) and the Gulf Coast Criminal Investigators Association, has launched Operation Blitz.

The Defense POW/MIA Accounting Agency has announced that an Army Airman, declared missing in action after a 1943 plane crash during World War 2, has been accounted for.

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House and Senate members agreed that judges needed a pay raise. But they spent the final hours of the legislative session debating whether Texas lawmakers should also benefit from the boost.

U.S. health officials have changed their advice to international travelers about measles, saying Americans should be vaccinated against the disease no matter where they travel in the world.

University boards appointed by the Texas governor soon could have new powers to control the curriculum required of students and eliminate degree programs.

Volunteers rolled up their sleeves to clean up much of the mess, but the Inspiration ranch in Magnolia is still facing thousands of dollars in damages.

Tinderholt attributed his decision to retire to his confidence in a new conservative generation of lawmakers and a desire to spend more time with his family.

The trial is expected to last up to three weeks.

You may have heard of the term “squatter” recently, seen the word in headlines, or seen a video of authorities or a property owner removing them from their property, or at least trying to.

A $5 million budget has been approved by lawmakers to study cancer risks among firefighters.

Investigators said the dubbed "Call Me Maybe Menace" tried to rob Woodforest National Bank in Crosby. Here's how you can help them find him.

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Everything's bigger and better in Texas! That's why WalletHub ranked it among the top 10 best state economies!

The No. 2 Texas Longhorns’ college baseball season has come to a close.

A set of property tax cut bills in Texas Legislature, Senate Bill 4 and Senate Bill 23, are now headed to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk for signature.

State legislators passed an array of bills this year aimed at reining in the state’s high home prices and rents.

The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary pressure on students.

The Houston Astros took down the Tampa Bay Rays by a score of 1-0 to close out their four-game series with each team winning two games.

Chevron is laying off more than 200 employees in Texas as it prepares to cut up to 20 percent of its global workforce by the end of next year.

A bill to increase judicial salaries from $140,000 to $175,000 a year stalled amid a disagreement over lawmakers’ own retirement benefits.

A boost in public school spending, school vouchers, and money for water systems are other highlights of the state budget, which was bolstered by a $24 billion surplus.

A man allegedly connected to a double homicide on Bolivar Peninsula killed himself during a standoff in Beaumont, deputies said.

Forecasting a hurricane isn’t just looking at radar scans and satellite imagery. Not even close.

Armed carjackings continue to pose a serious threat to drivers across the country, with criminals often targeting unsuspecting victims at common locations like stop signs, parking lots, and gas stations.

A new bill aimed at curbing the rise in violent and disruptive incidents in Texas schools is now awaiting Governor Greg Abbott’s signature—but some parents and educators say the proposed legislation falls short of solving the deeper issues at play.

Throughout the month of May, we've been celebrating AAPI month by highlighting Houstonians who are leaving their mark on our city -- and beyond. Christy Lynn Lee is one of them. Learn more about how her Korean heritage shaped her life and career.

Ho-Yeah! We finally are learning more about the highly-anticipated return of the iconic animated sitcom, “King of the Hill.“ What are some of your favorite KOTH quotes?!

Authorities have arrested nine suspects linked to the Gulf Cartel, but the motive behind this act remains unclear.

It looks like good grades do pay off! Typhoon Texas Waterpark is celebrating stellar elementary students with free admission on June 4.

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The fire at Independence Hall Senior Living Apartments has reignited concerns over safety and maintenance in senior housing.

The Legislature has approved a conference committee report that lists sales to certain people from China, North Korea, Russia and Iran as threats to national security.

An inmate escaped from a psychiatric hospital in Austin last night and is on the run.

Senate Bill 3, a controversial measure that would ban all THC products in Texas, has officially passed both chambers of the Texas Legislature. The bill is now on Governor Greg Abbott’s desk, where he will make the final decision on whether it becomes law.

Crews with the Shoreline Department will be out monitoring beaches along the Texas Gulf coast as small tar balls have been found along the shoreline.

Mental health organizations across Houston are stepping up their efforts to combat a growing crisis, as Texas faces a 30% increase in suicide rates over the past two decades, according to the USA Facts database.

Nearly all of us have found use through Airbnb, whether as a guest or host, but exactly how much of that has benefitted the state? A new report from the vacation rental property breaks it all down.

LGBTQ+ people in the U.S. see lower social acceptance for transgender people than those who are lesbian, gay or bisexual, a new Pew Research Center poll found.

Critics say House Bill 229, which has gone to the governor, discriminates against trans people, but the full effect remains to be seen.

House Bill 3006 would have required the installation of climate control in state prison by 2032.

Reallocated funding for the program that will go to providers will benefit nearly 95,000 children on a waitlist for scholarships.

A push in Texas to ban children under 18 years old from social media platforms is fading at the state Capitol.

House Bill 186, approved by the lower chamber in May, never received a vote in the Senate.

Rain, rain, go away! 🌧️ Houston's been soaked due to an upper-level disturbance and a stalled weather front.

House Bill 6, which now heads to the governor, targets the increase in violence that has plagued schools since the pandemic.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott signed the App Store Accountability Act yesterday, mandating stricter controls on mobile app marketplaces to protect minors from online predators and safeguard their personal data.

For more than three weeks, seniors at the Jubilee at Texas Parkway senior living complex have been without a working elevator and now, city leaders are stepping demanding accountability.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott took to social media to comment on the death of a kayaker who was killed on Lake Grapevine by a jet ski.

The Houston Astros took care of the Athletics in a 5-3 shootout at Daikin Park Wednesday afternoon.

The harassment allegedly took place while the two were on leave from the agency working on Paxton’s impeachment defense.

At least four companies say they are prepared to treat the water well enough to be released into rivers in West Texas. Environmental groups say the state is moving too fast.

The Houston Astros will be without one of their top starting pitchers for the remainder of the 2025 MLB season.

Investigators said Daikerlyn Alejandra Gonzalez Gonzalez killed 18-year-old Ava Moore with a jet ski while she was kayaking and fled the scene on Memorial Day Weekend.

House Bill 126, which allows student athletes to receive a slice of the billions Texas colleges generate in revenue from their teams, now awaits the governor’s signature.

Senate Bill 2858 would have expanded a sweeping state law intended to erode the authority of the state’s major urban areas.

The proposal is largely in response to massive pro-Palestinian demonstrations last year. Critics say it would walk back free speech protections that conservatives advocated for in previous legislative sessions.

House Bill 46, which awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s approval, would include more patients with chronic pain and allow for prescribed vaporized and aerosol products, such as vapes.

Power outages hit 165K in Houston from overnight storm. CenterPoint Energy restores 90%, but Humble area residents face ongoing issues.

Senate Bill 1150, which is on its way to Gov. Greg Abbott, is a rare example of the Texas Legislature regulating the state’s oil and gas industry.

Senate Bill 15, a top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is part of a broad push by lawmakers to put a dent in the state’s high home prices.

The deal allocates $1 billion a year to water projects for 20 years, which some groups estimate is a fraction of what Texas needs to save its water supply.

"Not all heroes wear capes! This little kitten was rescued from a drainage pipe by a Harris County deputy.

In this week’s episode, Matthew and Eleanor talk with politics reporter Jasper Scherer about education funding, a THC ban and the success of conservative priorities this year.

Free meals, no sign-up! Katy ISD is serving up breakfast and lunch for kids 18 and under at select campuses.

If you’re looking to settle down and raise a family, WalletHub is reccomending two Texas cities that are ideal!

While the thunder and lightning served as an alarm clock for some Houston area residents, homeowners in northwest Harris County were startled by a tree crashing through their roof.

The bill would have withheld some tax dollars from cities that did not comply with state law.

The House made changes to the proposal that leave open ways for victims to be compensated beyond medical bills.

🚨 Two escaped inmates from New Orleans caught after a high-speed chase in Texas!

While families across Houston gather for barbecues and ceremonies this Memorial Day, one local veteran is spending the day remembering — and rebuilding.

Tragic incident in NW Harris County: A 4-year-old found unresponsive in a pool on Glenhill Drive has been taken to the hospital.

Texas lawmakers are advancing several bills that could impact student experience in schools across the state, ranging from enhanced safety measures to religious expression and technology use policies.

Senate Bill 6, which now heads to the governor’s desk, gives the state’s electricity managers the ability to shut power to large consumers during emergencies.

Monday morning, the Texas House of Representatives unanimously passed SB 835, known as “Trey’s Law.”

Governor Greg Abbott signed House Bill 2000, known as Audrii’s Law, which mandates sex offender registration for child grooming offenses in Texas.

Vanderbilt, which gave up just three runs over three games in the SEC Tournament, was awarded the No. 1 overall seed in the NCAA Tournament and was among a record 13 teams from the conference to be selected to the 64-team field.

After having a phenomenal college baseball regular season, the Texas Longhorns are near the top of the food chain heading into the 2025 Regionals.

“This victory belongs to every crew member, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate who believes in the power of Texas-made media,” Media for Texas said in a joint statement. “We’re proud to say: this is just the beginning. The future of film is Texas. #ComeAndFilmIt”

As you’re coming up with summer plans, here’s another reason why you might want to consider adding Great Wolf Lodge to your list!

🏖️😎 Houston was not named among the top 20, but at least two Texas cities made the top 10! Where is YOUR favorite summer destination in Texas?

The governor has not addressed whether he supports the ban, as hemp industry leaders have urged him to veto Senate Bill 3.

SB 3070, which awaits Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature, would move the lottery game to Texas’ Department of Licensing and Regulation and includes new restrictions on ticket purchases.

A top priority of Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the legislation would make it easier to construct homes on smaller lots. A House Democrat briefly killed the bill.

A 47-year-old man in northwest Houston was shot by deputies after allegedly firing a gun into the air and pointing it at officers.