Hundreds of Texas residents gathered at the University of Houston today to speak directly to lawmakers about a controversial redistricting proposal that could reshape the state’s political map.
Democratic members slammed the process, questioning why hearings were happening before maps were available for review. Chair Cody Vasut said follow-up public hearings will be scheduled once maps are filed.
Redistricting usually happens after the once-a-decade population count by the U.S. Census Bureau or in response to a court ruling.
Congress is considering proposals from President Donald Trump to slash funding for disability rights centers in each state, and advocates worry that they could lose more than 60% their federal dollars.
Standing silently at a Houston press conference Thursday, North Shore High School football star Chace Calicut let others do the talking about his alleged involvement in a July 6 shooting that has put his promising athletic future at risk.
A recent drowning of a 5-year-old girl at a west Houston apartment complex has sparked the conversation about the safety and accessibility of swimming pools in Houston apartment communities.
Big news hit 94.5 The Buzz airwaves this morning when local radio legend Rod Ryan was surprised live on air with an announcement years in the making: Rod has been officially nominated for the Texas Radio Hall of Fame Class of 2025.
Recently, a Katy family was startled when a teenager kicked open their front door late at night.
At the first of at least seven hearings, members of the public aired grievances about the unusual mid-decade redistricting effort.
A group representing High Plains region farmers has launched a campaign to make buyers aware of synthetic fibers’ impact on the environment and health.
The bills would carry a $5,000 fine for a first-time violation and comes as momentum for such restrictions has increased in the state and nationally.
When your life is in danger, minutes count. This is why Houston police have to prioritize the more than 1 million calls for help the department receives each year.
The White House is focusing on redistricting efforts beyond Texas to help Republicans maintain control of the U.S. House in 2026.
Texas Democrats on Thursday slammed the GOP's unusual push to redraw the state's House maps to win more seats ahead of the 2026 elections.
With triple-digit temps scorching Texas this week, many Houstonians are anxiously watching the sky, not just for the sun, but for signs of trouble with the power grid.
Livingston Police say they were conducting an investigation after being made aware of a man who was attempting to find underage girls to meet up for sex.
Texas shoppers can save sales tax on many back-to-school items during the state’s annual sales tax holiday, which runs from Friday, Aug. 8, through Sunday, Aug. 10, 2025.
State lawmakers are moving forward with efforts to redraw congressional maps a move that’s sparking both political controversy and public pushback ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Senate Bill 5 would ban products containing any detectable amount of any cannabinoid, creating criminal offenses for possession of hemp-derived THC.
The Texas attorney general said U.S. Masters Swimming violated the state’s Deceptive Trade Practices Act by allowing trans athletes to compete in women’s events.
The Southlake Republican will serve the remainder of his seventh term. Keller Mayor Armin Mizani said on Wednesday he would run for the District 98 seat.
All three suspects from Tuesday’s manhunt in Polk County are now in custody and law enforcement says it was all sparked by a chase involving a stolen truck out of Harris County.
Emmanuel Padilla Reyes, 35, was sentenced in federal to five years in federal prison and ordered to pay $22 million for his role in a large-scale scheme involving fake Texas temporary license plates.
A newly introduced bill in Texas is reigniting concerns over the future of hemp-derived products. During a special legislative session, lawmakers introduced Senate Bill 5, a proposed law that would ban any detectable amount of THC, and regulate other cannabinoids.
The U.S. government is building an immense 5,000-person detention camp in west Texas, government contract announcements said, sharply increasing the Trump administration’s ability to hold detained immigrants amid its ever-growing mass deportation efforts.
Lawmakers serving on special committees investigating deadly floods blasted a river authority for failing to build a flood warning system on the Guadalupe River.
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says they have arrested a 24-year-old man who allegedly tried to sexually assault a woman on a walking trail in The Woodlands.
The acting administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency is pushing back on criticisms of the federal response to the central Texas floods that killed at least 136 people.
Two years after the team made an incredible run in the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Needville Little League is headed back to the World Series.
Instead of air rising, which would occur doing a low pressure, air sinks and warms up. That’s why we’ve been seeing these hotter temperatures in Houston the past couple of days. However, we aren’t the only ones seeing the heat.
Texas passed a law just a month before Fortin’s death in 2023, making it a crime to supply or distribute drugs that lead to a person’s death. Prosecutors said proving fentanyl murder charges is challenging, but in this case, strong evidence led to Smith’s conviction.
Deputies with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office are at the scene where a man was shot in the leg in north Harris County.
Texas might be famous for its warm weather and low taxes, but a recent BankRate survey has ranked it as one of the worst states for retirement.
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said there is an unknown odor at an industrial site "causing some to experience headaches and nausea."
Authorities are looking for a wanted man accused of shooting at a police officer during an early morning traffic stop Tuesday.
Nearly a year after a newborn baby was found dead inside a trash can in Northwest Harris County, the child’s mother has been charged.
We met Prisca Aroh a local teen who just graduated high school and is headed to UT. She's a first generation college student and one of nearly 600 scholarship recipients thanks to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. We learned more about the rodeo's record-breaking scholarship year and the deeply personal reason Prisca is determined to make a positive difference in the world.
Authorities thwarted the plan, which involved firearms and pipe bombs, after uncovering online threats earlier this year.
Pasadena Police have released the sketch of a man wanted for questioning in an aggravated sexual assault of a child investigation.
It's unclear how many people were in the plane when it crashed, but Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said they were able to get out safely and were not harmed.
Immigrants in Texas's Rio Grande Valley are avoiding medical care due to intensified deportation efforts under the Trump administration.
A controversial bill banning consumable THC products has been vetoed by Governor Abbott, who instead calls for tighter regulations in the upcoming special session. A Houston CBD store owner says the ban would have forced him to shut down and supports age restrictions and labeling requirements to keep his business open and customers safe.
Texas Republicans are poised to redraw the state’s congressional map during a special session that starts Monday.
Officials in a Texas hill country community pummeled by deadly flooding on July 4 say just three people remain missing, down from nearly 100.
The Kerr County Flood Disaster Joint Information Center has confirmed that three people are still missing following the catastrophic and deadly July 4th flood.
Harris County is at the center of a heated debate over redistricting, as state lawmakers prepare for a special session beginning Monday with the issue on the agenda.
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the federal government has updated the president’s Major Disaster Declaration to include Hamilton and Travis counties in response to the recent flooding across Texas.
The number of people still missing in a Texas county ravaged by deadly flooding over the Fourth of July holiday weekend now stands at three, down from nearly 100.
A Houston woman says a local auto repair shop sold her car without permission after she brought it in for a two-week repair and even after winning a $2,700 judgment in court, she still hasn’t been paid. Legal experts say her case highlights how difficult it can be to collect money after a small claims victory and what steps people can take next.
Hundreds gathered at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church in River Oaks on Thursday to celebrate the lives of four Burgess family members who died in the devastating Hill Country floods earlier this month.
Gabriel Cortinas, 25, is charged with sexual assault of a child and possession of child pornography. The investigation remains ongoing, and additional charges may be forthcoming.
This year's Entertainment Lineup for the Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo was just announced, and Texas Country Soul artist Josh Weathers is on the list. Check out his full chat with Houston Life to find out more about his style, plus how he was able to raise nearly half a million dollars for Texas Hill Country flood relief.
Investigators found 27 videos of the former Marine engaging in sexual activity with the child, which started when the child was 3 years old.
A spokesperson for the owners and executive directors of Camp Mystic now says it is not known whether Richard “Dick” Eastland received a National Weather Service alert on his phone. Eastland lost his life trying to save the camp’s youngest campers from July 4 flood waters.
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The incidents occurred just one day apart: first, a woman fired shots at a person in a vehicle from a METRO bus stop, and the very next day, she shot and killed a man on a METRO bus.
After losing her job during the pandemic, a Houston woman turned to her roots — literally. She launched a wine label on her family’s historic land in Shankleville, Texas, with a bigger mission: to revitalize the rural economy, celebrate Black agricultural legacy, and empower women in wine and farming.
All northbound lanes of the US-59 frontage road at SH-99 in Sugar Land are closed after an 18-wheeler crashed, spilling a load of gravel all over the road.
Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a press conference following a briefing on Texas’ continued response to recent severe flooding that impacted communities in San Angelo.
Despite receiving substantial state funding to air-condition prisons in the last few years, the Texas Department of Criminal Justice has stayed mum on when it will install cooling across the system.
The small town of Bellville came together to honor the life of 8-year-old Virginia Hollis, who tragically died in the recent Hill Country floods.
A’ja Wilson scored a season-high 37 points and grabbed 10 rebounds for her eighth double-double of the season and the Las Vegas Aces held off a late rally to beat the Dallas Wings 90-86.
For the first time, peace officers in Houston will now be able to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with mental health crisis resources—part of a newly expanded city ordinance aimed at addressing complex issues on the streets of Downtown and East Downtown.
A spokesman for Camp Mystic, the Texas enclave devastated by a July 4 flash flood, is raising concerns about communication failures during the disaster.
Christopher Copus says it all started after a tree crashed through his roof during last year’s storm. He and his elderly mother, who has dementia, stayed in the house for weeks under a tarp with no power.
Among the excitement and pageantry of the annual SEC Media Days conference in Atlanta, football players at the University of Texas used their platform to show support to the victims of the devastating Hill Country floods.
Eighteen news organizations including The Texas Tribune have been seeking the records since 2022, when 19 children and 2 teachers were killed at Robb Elementary School.
Special K9 Inc., a nonprofit based in Montgomery County that deploys certified cadaver dogs across the U.S. and internationally. It's an all-volunteer team driven by one mission: to help families find their missing loved ones.
Deputies said the man crashed the stolen vehicle and then got into a shootout with deputies before he was shot and killed.
The Pasadena Police Department said they shut down the intersection of W. Harris Avenue and Richey Street while they investigate the crash.
A search for a missing 2-year-old took a tragic turn Tuesday night after investigators in west Harris County found the toddler had drowned in a retention pond.
The FBI says the last suspect in an attack on law enforcement outside an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention facility in North Texas on July 4 has been captured.
The sheriff’s office says Officer Larry Blacksmith was off-duty at the time, but was in uniform and was riding his personal motorcycle to work when he was struck by another vehicle.
A Highlands funeral home is working to clear its name after disturbing images and videos taken inside its facility began circulating on social media.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has requested disaster assistance for three additional counties in Texas due to severe flooding.
