More than 500 private schools in the Houston area have been approved to participate in the Texas voucher program.

The Texas Education Agency on Tuesday released new guidance outlining consequences for student walkouts, political activism, and related absences in Texas public schools.

Harris County is suing the EPA to restore funding for the Solar for All Program, aiming to provide clean energy, lower bills, and create jobs for low-income Texas communities.

The National Weather Service is expected to determine later today whether a tornado touched down in Liberty County after powerful storms caused damage along FM 1010.

Texas families can begin applying today, Feb. 4 at 9 a.m., for the state’s new Education Savings Accounts (ESAs), also known as the school voucher program, which runs through March 17.

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The application period will close March 17. If demand exceeds the $1 billion available, the state will prioritize students based on family income and whether they have a disability.

Some neighbors in Liberty County are picking up pieces of their property after a tornado-warned storm moved through Tuesday.

As student-led protests tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity continue to spread across Texas and the Houston area, federal officials connected to the ICE Houston Field Office are pushing back against what they describe as an increase in violence and disruptions tied to recent demonstrations.

Gov. Greg Abbott took to X to respond to the ongoing student-led walkouts tied to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity on Tuesday.

Affordable rent, top-ranked health care, and parks within walking distance — here’s why Pasadena is a top Texas city for retirees.

The six people killed when a private jet crashed in Maine were going to see a property for a luxury travel business led by a Houston lawyer.

In this week’s episode of The Texas Tribune’s podcast, our hosts speak with Matt Boms about the Texas electrical grid's strong performance during the recent winter storm. Does that mean the problems of 2021 are behind us?

Texas’ 18th Congressional District officially has representation again after Christian Menefee was sworn in to Congress, ending a vacancy that lasted more than 330 days.

Voters in Texas' 18th District have had little break in a series of elections as the result of the Republican-controlled state Legislature's redrawing of congressional districts last year.

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As a part of a yearlong study, Texas county jails are collecting data about pregnant inmates’ prenatal care, mental health indicators, pregnancy outcomes and more.

Workers say they were hired to clean up the Channelview sulfuric acid spill but claim they were never paid. The company says payment is coming.

The Texas Association of Basketball Coaches high school rankings for the week of Feb. 2.

The death of a 13-year-old boy inside his Humble home on Sunday is raising serious questions about firearm safety.

As food prices remain high, many families rely on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP, to help pay for groceries.

Under House Bill 7, a private citizen who successfully sues an abortion pill provider can receive up to $100,000 from the defendant.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into the Austin Independent School District after alleging district officials knew students planned to leave campus to participate in protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.

VYPE Magazine has dubbed Texas UIL District 17-6A the “District of Doom,” and for good reason.

Concerned about Texas’ social studies overhaul, Democrats on the State Board of Education used a recent meeting to push for the inclusion of more Black and Indigenous perspectives and for young children to learn about the horrific nature of slavery.

On Friday morning, Fort Bend County Judge K.P. George entered a courtroom just days before his criminal trial on felony money laundering charges was set to begin.

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Work requirements are kicking in for more older adults and parents of teenagers across the U.S. who get help with groceries through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

A high-speed chase in Splendora ended safely when police used a Grappler Police Bumper to stop a vehicle with multiple passengers, including children, after the driver fled from a traffic stop. The device entangled the vehicle's rear tire, allowing officers to stop it and arrest the combative driver, who now faces felony charges, while ensuring the safety of the children involved.

The Magnolia Police Department is investigating a deceased man found in a vehicle at a Brookshire Brothers parking lot, with no foul play suspected. Rumors about shots fired and a fleeing vehicle are false, and a nearby stolen vehicle pursuit is unrelated to the death investigation.

The pair have returned home to Minnesota, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

Lawmakers and industry leaders gathered in Austin this week to discuss the future of the market. “We almost have to take it on,” a Republican state House member said.

Images of Liam Conejo Ramos, with a bunny hat and Spiderman backpack being surrounded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Officers, sparked even more outcry about President Donald Trump's administration's immigration crackdown.

A judge has ordered the U.S. to release a father and 5-year-old son who were taken into custody during the immigration crackdown in Minnesota.

A man was fatally shot in the 100 block of Oak Street, La Marque, early Saturday morning, prompting a homicide investigation. The suspect fled the scene and remains unidentified, while the victim succumbed to injuries at UTMB Galveston. Police are seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation.

Voters in Texas' 18th Congressional District are participating in a special runoff election to fill a vacant seat after Rep. Sylvester Turner's passing. This election is crucial as it comes at a time when Republicans hold a narrow majority in the U.S. House, with significant pending legislation awaiting action. The district has been without representation for nearly a year, impacting their input on issues such as healthcare and veterans affairs. Polling locations are open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., but the swearing-in timeline for the winner remains uncertain.

North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States.

Immigration experts weigh in on who is affected by Gov. Greg Abbott’s order, what the impact will be on employers and how certain sectors might be affected.

Democrat Christian Menefee has won a Texas U.S. House seat in a special election that will narrow Republicans’ already-slim majority.

Some students walked out of schools Friday afternoon to join demonstrations throughout the country condemning the actions of immigration enforcement officials.

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has issued a statewide disaster declaration in order to better equip state agencies to prevent the potential spread of the New World Screwworm fly into Texas and to better protect livestock and wildlife.

Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday issued a statewide disaster declaration aimed at preventing the potential spread of the New World screwworm fly into Texas, citing concerns about the threat it poses to livestock and wildlife.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has released its preliminary report on the fatal Mexican Navy plane crash in Galveston Bay on Dec. 22, 2025.

Houston gets a pulse of arctic air this weekend will lead to temperatures below 32 degrees!

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Police are searching for the person they believe fired shots at them Friday morning while responding to a call in Fort Bend County.

The Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts is the state’s chief financial officer. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 primary and where they stand.

For the first time in the Houston area, a federal grand jury has indicted a 34-year-old man who allegedly used artificial intelligence apps to create child pornography using photos of victims he knew.

The Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is asking the public for help in an investigation into the fatal shooting of a family dog.

An investigation is underway after a person’s body was found in a waterway just off the North Freeway in the Spring-area Thursday.

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According to a study by OnlyGuider, Texas residents spent nearly a quarter of a billion dollars on OnlyFans in 2025, placing the state second nationwide in total spending at approximately $248.5 million.

Because Geraldo Lunas Campos died at a military base, the El Paso District Attorney says any criminal case may fall to federal prosecutors. But criminal law experts say the state doesn’t have to defer to them.

Five years after Winter Storm Uri caused catastrophic blackouts that killed hundreds, the electric grid has changed significantly, but increasing demand means it will have to adapt even more.

Houston hip-hop icon DJ Michael “5000” Watts, founder of Swishahouse Records, has been hospitalized due to serious health issues.

The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has ended a yearslong investigation into how the General Land Office handled $1 billion in disaster aid.

Texas Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia will call for immediate federal action Thursday in Houston, condemning ICE killings and pushing for legislation to restore local control over immigration enforcement.

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Incomes and education attainment among Texans have increased, while poverty has declined.

A man is dead after a shooting inside a home in Houston’s East End Thursday morning.

Charles Victor Thompson, 55, was executed by the state of Texas at 6:50pm on Jan. 28, 2026. Thompson was convicted of murdering his former girlfriend and her new boyfriend in 1998.

Faced with a proposed list of almost 300 readings for K-12 students, the State Board of Education delayed a vote until April.

Looking for a job in the Greater Houston area? Multiple companies are hiring across industries including food & beverage, healthcare, senior care, skilled trades, legal, pet care, and seasonal events. Positions range from merchandisers and drivers to caregivers, technicians, and administrative roles — many with competitive pay and flexible hours. Check out the full list of openings and apply directly through the links provided.

A man who was charged in a fatal collision that killed a freshman student at Cinco Ranch High School in 2023 has been found guilty of second-degree manslaughter.

One of the most important role players for the Houston Rockets will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season.

Anti-tax advocates are pushing to eliminate property taxes for homeowners.

Democratic Reps. Joaquin Castro and Jasmine Crockett have met with a 5-year-old Ecuadorian boy and his father at a Texas immigration detention center, a case that has stirred anger over the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

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Gov. Greg Abbott urges Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton to revoke CAIR’s nonprofit status, alleging threats to public safety and violations of state law.

As if we need any more, drivers across the Houston area may be noticing new potholes forming after the recent Texas freeze, and experts say freezing temperatures are often to blame.

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A Humble mother is putting her daughter’s sweet 16 party on hold after bad weather forced the cancellation of the event at the Humble Civic Center—but that wasn’t the only challenge the family faced.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sues Delaware nurse practitioner accused of illegally shipping abortion-inducing drugs into the state.

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions until next year.

Even mild winter storms can disrupt daily life in unexpected ways. Dr. Fares, a Water Security Professor at Prairie View A&M University, explains how extreme weather impacts food, water, energy, and health, and shares tips on how communities can prepare and stay resilient

Authorities say three brothers died in Texas after falling through ice on a pond as a massive winter storm has gripped much of the nation.

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Agriculture is the second largest industry in Texas, which is home to more than 230,000 farms. Here’s a look at who’s running in the 2026 Democratic and Republican primaries to oversee the agriculture department and where they stand on the issues.

Three Texas siblings who died in an icy pond are among several dozen deaths in U.S. states gripped by frigid cold.

Harris County must extend early voting to Wednesday and Thursday for the 18th Congressional District runoff after polling locations closed for the winter storm.

Travel expert, Jeanenne Tornatore shares the biggest travel trends of the year

Other Texas Republicans have called for the Trump administration to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota and blamed Democrats for the violence, while others have remained silent.

The governor said public universities and state agencies may not seek new visas without Texas Workforce Commission permission through the end of the 2027 legislative session.

The Southeastern Conference has set a record with 10 teams in The Associated Press women's Top 25 basketball poll.

It’s no secret it’s cold outside. Whether we like it not, Houston just welcomed a heart dose of arctic air to the region, bringing sub-freezing temperatures and dangerously low wind chills.

As of Monday morning, ERCOT reports the grid is operating under normal conditions.

A quiet morning sent a loud message across Montgomery County.

After severe weather shut down early voting in Harris County, voting rights organizations are asking a judge to restore lost voting days to protect voters in the Congressional District 18 runoff election.

The worst case scenario was avoided in Houston. And quite frankly, we may have ended up with one of the better scenarios.

The U.S. Department of Energy has issued an emergency order authorizing ERCOT to deploy backup generation resources at data centers and other major facilities to reduce the load on Texas’ energy grid.

Senator Ted Cruz responds to speculation about his absence during Texas’s arctic blast, explaining on social media that he returned from a work trip.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo says less ice than expected formed overnight, but new threats are emerging as extreme cold is forecasted to continue.

Several apartment buildings were evacuated early Sunday morning after a large fire broke out at an apartment complex in Richmond, according to the Richmond Fire Department.

A fatal crash is under investigation in Sugar Land Sunday after a driver ran a red light and collided with another vehicle just after midnight, according to police.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will be giving an update on county preparedness ahead of the winter storm.

As freezing rain and dangerously cold temperatures move toward Montgomery County ahead of much of Southeast Texas, the county’s rapid growth since the 2021 winter freeze is shaping how officials and residents prepare.

In a story published Jan. 24, 2026, about a debate for the U.S. Senate in Texas, The Associated Press erroneously reported the date that a man was fatally shot in Minneapolis by federal officers.

James Manuel Tamez, 18, is charged with terroristic threat and now in custody.

Onset of the winter freeze is in sight and time is quite frankly running out.