Taylor Swift paid NYC $160,000 to cover costs for MSG wedding, Mayor Mamdani says
Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover the cost of resources used during her wedding at Madison Square Garden, Mayor Mamdani said Friday....
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Houston city council considers secured load ordinance, making unsecured cargo illegal
A Houston city councilmember is proposing a local ordinance to penalize people with unsecured loads on their vehicles.
Residents ask Harris County commissioners to cancel Flock contract over surveillance concerns
Residents showed up to Harris County commissioners court to voice their concerns and demand that officials cancel contracts related to Flock safety cameras....
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says HPD can’t investigate ICE shooting. Legal experts disagree
“Suppose a federal officer, while he was working, shot the mayor,” a legal expert said. “Is everyone going to claim that he can't be prosecuted for murder just because he was on duty at the time? No, of course not.”...
Talarico polling stronger with Texas’ Black voters than expected, but enthusiasm questions remain
Recent polling from The Texas Politics Project suggests Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is performing better with Black voters than his predecessors were at this point in their campaigns....
James Talarico raises over $30 million in second quarter, campaign says, more than triple Ken Paxton’s sum
The Austin Democrat’s haul is a record for a U.S. Senate candidate in the second quarter of an election year and is nearly three times what Beto O’Rourke raised in the same period in 2018....
Baker Hughes to close Houston facility, lay off 174 employees
Houston-based energy technology company Baker Hughes is closing one of its Houston facilities, a move that will impact 174 employees.According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission, the layoffs are tied to the c...
Galena Park mayor says city is short of cash needed for storm water upgrades
Just six weeks on the job, and the new mayor of Galena Park was rolling up his sleeves last night to help combat localized flooding.
Special panel upholds reprimand of Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio
The three-judge panel agreed with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in its action against Judge Natalia Cornelio.
Teacher-led commission aims to move Texas to head of the class
A newly launched commission aims to see Texas move to the head of the class when it comes to education.
Houston law enforcement will not be involved in investigation into deadly shooting involving ICE
Mayor John Whitmire also shared his condolences and called the shooting a tragedy, adding that the city is "in touch with federal elected officials, insisting there's a transparent and independent investigation."...
Cargo plane with 5 aboard goes missing off Pakistan's coast; rough seas hamper rescue efforts
Officials said the aircraft, operated by the private carrier K2 Airways, reported a navigational system issue while flying with five people on board.
Ken Paxton vowed to crack down on ‘illegal voting.’ He may have violated Texas election law
The Texas attorney general appears to have used an address where he did not live while voting in six elections in the past two years — despite his warning voters that “it is illegal to misrepresent your residence on election records.”...
‘We need the facts’: LULAC calls for independent probe into fatal ICE shooting in Houston
A Houston City Council member is calling for an investigation into Tuesday’s fatal shooting of an undocumented immigrant by an ICE agent in east Houston.Council member Alejandra Salinas said she is deeply concerned about the use of deadly force in the case. She called for a thoro...
Gov. Greg Abbott launches teacher-led commission to shape future of Texas public education
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott announced the creation of a new teacher-led initiative aimed at improving public education across the state.The Texas Classroom Commission will bring together current and retired public school educators to develop recommendations focused on classroom instru...
Galveston DA to address uptick in domestic violence cases after three killings in 1 week
Galveston County District Attorney Kenneth Cusick and the District Attorney’s Office will hold a news conference Tuesday afternoon following a recent uptick in domestic violence cases, according to a news release.The news conference is scheduled for 2 p.m. in the Galveston County...
Garbage truck spills load in Montgomery County, prompting hours-long cleanup
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler says a garbage truck spilled its load along Player Woods near North Seasons Trace Circle, leaving debris scattered and triggering a significant roadside cleanup effort.Wheeler said the cleanup is expected to take at least th...
Cruz would get ‘100%’ of votes if nominated to Supreme Court, Trump says
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
Moving this summer? Here’s how to avoid costly moving scams in Houston
Summer is the busiest time of year for Americans to move, but consumer advocates say it’s also prime time for moving scams that can cost victims thousands of dollars.According to the Federal Trade Commission, reports of moving fraud increased by 35% in 2025. Victims lost an avera...
Freedom Over Texas draws record-breaking crowd, mayor praises Houston for successful America 250
Thank you, H-Town! Freedom Over Texas saw a record-breaking crowd, according to Houston officials.
Dr. Robert B. Sloan, Jr., Houston Christian University president, dies, board announces
The university said Dr. Sloan led HCU for two decades of unprecedented growth and that his death was sudden.
Robert B. Sloan Jr., president of Houston Christian University, dies at 77
Houston Christian University President Robert B. Sloan Jr. has died, the university announced Saturday. He was 77.HCU Board Chairman Ramiro Peña said Sloan’s death was sudden and happened Saturday morning. In a statement to the university community, Peña credited Sloan with steer...
Harris County Precinct 4 splash pads open early to beat triple-digit heat this Fourth of July
With Houston’s heat index pushing into triple digits, Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is giving families a cooler option — and more time to use it.Starting July 3, splash pads across Precinct 4 parks will open two hours earlier than usual, welcoming visitors ...
Hitchcock residents asked to 'keep water use at a minimum' after contractor hits water main: Mayor
Residents in Hitchcock are being asked to reduce their water usage after a TxDOT contractor hit a water main, causing an outage, the city's mayor said....
New details about Whitmire’s $60,000 agreement with podcast producer revealed as Houston OIG drops complaint
The Houston Progressive Caucus has accused the city's Office of the Inspector General of covering for the mayor’s office because it is a division of the Houston City Attorney’s Office and therefore under the mayor’s authority....
Texas Historical Commission signs short-term lease for 1940 Air Terminal Museum, pauses artifact removal
A short-term lease signed this week by the Texas Historical Commission is giving the 1940 Air Terminal Museum a renewed chance at survival — and it puts an immediate stop to plans that would have led to artifacts being removed from the building.The commission said the six-month a...
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston faces federal lawsuit for alleged pay discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing the academic health science center of paying a female worker less than her male counterpart....
Records reveal how long it took to share Fort Bend County primary voting issues
Records reveal how long it took to share information about a countywide voting problem during May's runoff election in Fort Bend County.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old....
Texas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her ‘Marxist’
A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texas’ debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying....
Galveston Co. commissioners unanimously vote for new redistricting map
The map passed after at least 48 speakers addressed it, which impacts residents in Bolivar and Galveston.
Galveston County commissioners approve new precinct map despite criticism from residents
The decision comes as the county continues to defend itself against claims that its previous precinct map weakened the voting power of Black and Hispanic voters....
Brazil, Japan fans turn out for down-to-the-wire World Cup knockout match in Houston
More than 1,000 Brazil fans marched to NRG Stadium on Monday morning, solidifying the team's status as having one of the most devoted fan bases in the world. Brazil scored a late goal against Japan to advance....
Texas Democrats leave convention united in effort to end GOP’s 30-year hold on state politics
Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections....
Luigi Mangione due in federal court for pretrial hearing; jury selection plans expected
Mangione, 28, has pleaded not guilty to both state and federal charges stemming from the December 2024 fatal shooting of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson outside a Midtown Manhattan hotel....
300 free A/C units distributed to Precinct 4 families, commissioner says
Commissioner Lesley Briones and her team distributed the A/C units to pre-selected Precinct 4 families as part of the Cool 4 the Summer program.
Free heavy trash drop-off, community cleanup planned Saturday in Houston’s East End
East End residents will have a chance to clear out bulky household items and help spruce up the neighborhood Saturday as Harris County Precinct 2 hosts a Keep2Clean Community Cleanup Event.Commissioner Adrian Garcia is expected to join community partners for the event, scheduled ...
Baylor teen health clinics provide free medical care, mental health services
According to the latest U.S. Census data, Texas leads the nation in the number of uninsured residents.Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones is reminding families that free, accessible healthcare is available to young people in need.“It’s called the Baylor teen health clinic, ...
Fort Bend braces for legal fight over Daniel Wong’s status as county judge
Wong, the Republican nominee for county judge who was appointed to the role as part of a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, is at odds with the two Democrats on commissioners court who claim his appointment has been invalidated....
Texas State Board of Education votes to add Christian texts to list of required reading materials
The board also is considering changes to social studies curriculum that would deemphasize world history and focus lessons on Texas and U.S. history.
Former president of Boling ISD school board sentenced for sexually exploiting child, possessing child pornography
The former president of the Boling ISD Board of Trustees has been sentenced for possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child, the Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced Friday.Jerry James Svatek Jr. pleaded guilty Dec. 5, 2025.U.S. District Judge Ewi...
New street sign unveiled for renamed 'MSG Joe E. Ramirez Boulevard' in east Houston
After the Houston City Council voted to rename Cesar Chavez Boulevard after claims of sexual assault were made public, Joe Ramirez was chosen for the newly renamed street in east Houston....
HISD approves Bluebonnet curriculum with Bible references for elementary classrooms
Houston Independent School District trustees voted Thursday night to adopt the state’s Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary school students, a move that drew both support and criticism from parents who questioned the role of religious references in public education.The c...
Texas school board to vote on required Bible readings in public education
The Texas board of education is set to vote on a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes stories and passages from the Bible....
Houston ISD board unanimously approves controversial Bible-infused curriculum for 2026-27 school year
Adopting the state-approved Bluebonnet Learning curriculum for elementary students will come with a funding boost of more than $3 million for the district, which also approved a $2 billion operating budget on Thursday....
HISD board unanimously approves controversial bible-infused Bluebonnet curriculum
HISD board members unanimously approved the use of the bible-infused Bluebonnet Learning curriculum.
Walkout paralyzes Fort Bend County government in standoff over Interim Judge's seat
Fort Bend County Commissioners Court was paralyzed when Democratic Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy walked out of a 1:00 PM session to break quorum. They argue that Interim County Judge Daniel Wong’s temporary appointment expired the moment the underlying civil lawsu...
Houston’s financial outlook revised to ‘stable’ by S&P Global Ratings, Mayor Whitmire says
S&P Global Ratings has revised the City of Houston’s financial outlook from negative to stable, a move Mayor John Whitmire says reflects the city’s recent efforts to strengthen its finances.The revised outlook comes about two years after S&P changed Houston’s outlook to negative,...
Houston City Council approves $18 billion, 5-year capital improvement plan. Many existing projects are delayed
The city of Houston’s new Capital Improvement Plan outlines investments in infrastructure over the next five years. But projects in the plan are often delayed — and many Houstonians have trouble getting improvements to their neighborhoods added to the list....
Does Fort Bend County have a judge? It depends on who you ask
Despite questions over whether he is still the Fort Bend County judge, Daniel Wong and two commissioners voted to keep him on. Two other commissioners argued the vote was illegal....
Fort Bend County Commissioners walk out of meeting over Daniel Wong dispute
A dispute over whether Daniel Wong can legally continue serving as Fort Bend County judge brought county business to a brief standstill Thursday after two commissioners walked out of a Commissioners Court meeting, leaving the court without enough members to proceed.The standoff s...
The Supreme Court says the U.S. can turn away asylum seekers at the border
By a 6-3 vote, the high court ruled that federal law allows the government to stop asylum seekers from physically setting foot in the United States, effectively keeping them from applying for asylum....
Marcus Stuckett appointed new Harris County Flood Control Director
The Harris County Commissioner's Court has appointed a new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District.
Harris County appoints Marcus Stuckett as new Flood Control District executive director
Harris County Commissioners Court on Thursday unanimously appointed Marcus Stuckett as the new executive director of the Harris County Flood Control District, making him the first African American to lead the agency.The appointment comes two weeks after former Executive Director ...
Less diverse history, more Bible stories in public schools get initial OK by Texas board
The State Board of Education will hold a final vote Friday on incorporating more Christian stories into classrooms and deemphasizing race and cultural diversity in history lessons....
Will Texas’ new top voting official be a ‘disruptor’? Locals are preparing for it
Just ahead of closely contested midterms, Texas is about to get a new top voting official. Many locals there fear the frontrunner is a state lawmaker and pastor with no election experience....
Republican Daniel Wong, Democratic commissioners at odds about his status as interim Fort Bend County judge
Wong’s appointment is tied to a civil lawsuit filed against suspended county judge KP George. The suit was dismissed on June 17. Wong is facing Dexter McCoy in November's election for county judge....
Parents concerned after Bluebonnet curriculum was spotted on HISD board agenda
While classrooms are quiet because of summer break, some HISD parents say they won't be silent during Thursday night's board meeting.
Harris County Flood Control Director possible pick sparks rift among commissioners over process
A sharp division has emerged within the Harris County Commissioners Court on the eve of a discussion to appoint a new head for the region's embattled Flood Control District....
Houston Rodeo chairman details vision for $300 million expansion, says Reliant Park remains organization’s home
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo’s planned $300 million expansion represents more than just a new facility — it’s a long-term investment in youth, agriculture and the future of the organization, according to Chairman of the Board Wesley Sinor.Speaking with KPRC 2’s Michael Ho...
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