Attorney Tony Buzbee disputes Austin PD’s investigation into Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s death
Read full article: Attorney Tony Buzbee disputes Austin PD’s investigation into Texas A&M student Brianna Aguilera’s deathHouston-based attorney Tony Buzbee said on Friday that the Austin Police Department (APD) rushed its investigation into the death of a former Texas A&M University student.
Pickup Lines: CHRISTUS Children’s CEO opens up about her faith and work/life balance
Read full article: Pickup Lines: CHRISTUS Children’s CEO opens up about her faith and work/life balanceThe latest Pickup Lines segment features CHRISTUS Children’s CEO Cris Daskevich. The West Texas native started her medical career in Houston and never expected to end up running a children’s hospital.
Parents of Brianna Aguilera hold press conference in Houston nearly one week after her death
Read full article: Parents of Brianna Aguilera hold press conference in Houston nearly one week after her deathThe parents of Brianna Aguilera, the 19-year-old Texas A&M University student who died after falling from a high-rise apartment early last Saturday morning in Austin, will hold a press conference in Houston with their lawyers.
In Houston, young mothers face some of the highest barriers for college and work in the U.S.
Read full article: In Houston, young mothers face some of the highest barriers for college and work in the U.S.At 13.3%, Houston has the worst rate of young adults who are neither working nor in in school of the largest metro areas in the country.
Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shooting
Read full article: Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shootingNew York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd has returned to the hospital after being released following a shooting in midtown Manhattan on November 16.
Texans’ C.J. Stroud to return against Colts after concussion recovery
Read full article: Texans’ C.J. Stroud to return against Colts after concussion recoveryHouston quarterback C.J. Stroud will return Sunday when the Texans visit Indianapolis in a key AFC South matchup after he missed the last three games recovering from a concussion.
UIW Cardinals ride 261 rushing yards to 31-10 win over Houston Christian
Read full article: UIW Cardinals ride 261 rushing yards to 31-10 win over Houston ChristianJaylon Spears scored twice and Incarnate Word pushed out 261 rushing yards to beat Houston Christian 31-10 in both teams’ regular-season finale.
Texans get 8 sacks and Calen Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over Bills
Read full article: Texans get 8 sacks and Calen Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston's 23-19 win over BillsHouston’s dominant defense sacked Josh Allen eight times and Calen Bullock forced three turnovers, with his second interception sealing the Texans’ 23-19 win over the Buffalo Bills.
LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.
Read full article: LGBTQ+ Texans fought to be recognized. That work is eroding under a conservative pressure campaign.Conservative activists argue they’re protecting women and rebalancing the law that Democrats tilted in favor of LGBTQ+ people.
Brennan alum Kingston Flemings scores 22 as No. 1 Houston holds off No. 22 Auburn 73-72
Read full article: Brennan alum Kingston Flemings scores 22 as No. 1 Houston holds off No. 22 Auburn 73-72Freshman point guard Kingston Flemings scored 22 points, Chris Cenac Jr. had 18 points and nine rebounds and top-ranked Houston held on for a 73-72 victory over No. 22 Auburn on Sunday.
Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learning
Read full article: Texas superintendents say school takeovers aren’t a sustainable way to boost student learningThree school district leaders at The Texas Tribune Festival said the Texas Education Agency’s reliance on state takeovers to improve academic performance threatens local control.
Texas Eats: Exploring the menu at Catbird, Albi’s Vite, Kalimotxo, La Tequila and Armadillo Palace
Read full article: Texas Eats: Exploring the menu at Catbird, Albi’s Vite, Kalimotxo, La Tequila and Armadillo PalaceJoin David Elder as he explores popular restaurants in San Antonio, Dallas and Houston.
TSA officers to receive $10,000 bonus post-government shutdown, DHS says
Read full article: TSA officers to receive $10,000 bonus post-government shutdown, DHS saysTransportation Security Administration (TSA) officers who displayed “exemplary service” during the government shutdown will receive a $10,000 bonus in appreciation for their work, according to a statement from United States Secretary of Homeland Security (DHS) Kristi Noem.
No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5
Read full article: No. 1 Houston leapfrogs Purdue in AP Top 25 despite fewer first-place votes; Arizona up to No. 5Houston has taken the top spot in the AP Top 25 college basketball poll, swapping places with Purdue.
Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report says
Read full article: Car-dominant Texas needs more public transit to meet mobility demands, TxDOT report saysAs the state’s population grows, more travel options are needed in rural and smaller urban areas and between major cities, according to a draft of the first-of-its-kind plan.
Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29
Read full article: Backup QB Davis Mills and Texans overcome 19-point, fourth-quarter deficit to stun Jaguars 36-29Backup Davis Mills threw two touchdown passes in the final quarter and scrambled 14 yards for the go-ahead score with 31 seconds left and the Houston Texans rallied from a 19-point fourth-quarter deficit for a 36-29 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelection
Read full article: Rep. Al Green switches congressional districts in bid for reelectionThe veteran lawmaker whose current district was redrawn to benefit Republicans would face the winner of the 18th Congressional District special election runoff.
The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?
Read full article: The shutdown has disrupted air travel. Will that drive a surge in car rentals and train bookings?The U.S. government shutdown has rattled air travel — most recently with an unprecedented effort from the Federal Aviation Administration to cut flights by 10% at airports nationwide.
US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown order
Read full article: US airlines cancel 1,000 flights while complying with shutdown orderAnxious travelers across the U.S. are feeling a bit of relief as airlines have mostly stayed on schedule while gradually cutting flights because of the government shutdown.
Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant US House seat
Read full article: Texas Democrats Menefee and Edwards advance to runoff for vacant US House seatA Houston official and a former City Council member are headed to a runoff for the vacant U.S. House seat in a heavily Democratic district.
Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seat
Read full article: Christian Menefee, Amanda Edwards advance to runoff in special election for Houston congressional seatThe runoff winner will serve out the term of U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in office earlier this year. The seat will immediately be up for election again in 2026 for a full two-year term.
New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdown
Read full article: New data shows 1 in 4 ICE arrests happened in Texas under Trump’s immigration crackdownICE agents are arresting more immigrants on the streets and at routine check-ins than under President Biden. But most of them don’t have criminal convictions despite pledges to pursue “the worst of the worst.”
Broncos rally to beat Texans 18-15 with last-second field goal
Read full article: Broncos rally to beat Texans 18-15 with last-second field goalBo Nix threw two touchdown passes and Wil Lutz made a 34-yard field goal as time expired and the Denver Broncos rallied to beat the Houston Texans 18-15 Sunday to extend their winning streak to six games.
Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdown
Read full article: Part-time jobs, loans and worry: Texas federal workers contend with government shutdownMany federal workers missed their first full paycheck this weekend as the shutdown nears the one-month mark.
Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU out
Read full article: Big 12 lands season-high 5 teams in the AP Top 25, No. 9 Vandy's ranking highest since 1937, LSU outThe Big 12 has five teams in the latest Associated Press Top 25 college football poll.
Director of Revenue Planning & Analysis
Read full article: Director of Revenue Planning & AnalysisThe Director of Revenue Planning & Analysis (RP&A) partners with Sales, Digital, and Finance leadership to provide strategic insights, forecasting accuracy, and performance visibility across all revenue channels.
This newly drawn Houston district could unearth tensions between Democrats of color
Read full article: This newly drawn Houston district could unearth tensions between Democrats of colorA primary challenge to Rep. Sylvia Garcia underscores Latino Democrats’ fears of being unrepresented in Harris County.
In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorate
Read full article: In special election for Houston congressional seat, candidates confront a bewildered electorateVoters in the heavily Democratic district have expressed confusion about who can vote — after the boundaries were upended by a GOP gerrymander — and what November’s special election is for.
Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit Seahawks
Read full article: Former college teammates Stroud and Smith-Njigba meet for 1st time in NFL when Texans visit SeahawksWhen the two were teammates at Ohio State, it didn’t take long for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to make an impression on C.
Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 season
Read full article: Kevin Durant agrees to 2-year extension with Rockets through 2027-28 seasonKevin Durant has agreed to a contract extension with the Houston Rockets, potentially keeping him with the team through the 2027-28 season.
Houston-area shootings at different locations leave 4 dead, including suspect
Read full article: Houston-area shootings at different locations leave 4 dead, including suspectPolice say a man is believed to have fatally shot three people at two different locations in the Houston area before killing himself.
A shooting near Houston suburb leaves two children dead and two others in critical condition
Read full article: A shooting near Houston suburb leaves two children dead and two others in critical conditionAuthorities in the Houston suburb of Angleton, Texas, say two children have died and two more have been critically injured in a shooting.
Texas launches task force to target repeat criminal offenders in Houston area
Read full article: Texas launches task force to target repeat criminal offenders in Houston areaGov. Greg Abbott said state troopers and local law enforcement will start an effort in Harris County that he hopes to duplicate in other parts of Texas.
Local GOP official says he’ll pull Mayor Jones’ ethics complaint if she also makes RNC offer for 2032
Read full article: Local GOP official says he’ll pull Mayor Jones’ ethics complaint if she also makes RNC offer for 2032A local Republican Party official who filed an ethics complaint against Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones over her pursuit of bringing the Democratic National Convention to San Antonio wants Jones to offer the same opportunity to his party.
Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against Astros
Read full article: Mariners slugger Cal Raleigh hits MLB-leading 58th home run against AstrosCal Raleigh has hit his major league-leading 58th homer, a two-run shot for the Seattle Mariners in the second inning Sunday night against the Houston Astros.
Seattle's Raleigh has record-setting home run ball personally delivered by Astros' staffer
Read full article: Seattle's Raleigh has record-setting home run ball personally delivered by Astros' stafferWhen Cal Raleigh crushed his 57th home run of the year into the Astros’ bullpen Saturday night to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for Seattle’s single-season record, Houston’s longtime bullpen catcher Javier Bracamonte scrambled to grab it.
Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season home run record for Mariners
Read full article: Cal Raleigh breaks Ken Griffey Jr.'s single-season home run record for MarinersSeattle’s Cal Raleigh hit his 57th home run of the season Saturday night against the Houston Astros to pass Ken Griffey Jr. for the single-season franchise record.
Florida restores Vernon Maxwell's college stats, making him the program's leading scorer again
Read full article: Florida restores Vernon Maxwell's college stats, making him the program's leading scorer againFlorida has formally restored basketball great Vernon Maxwell’s final two years of college statistics.
Texas GOP may be banking on low Hispanic turnout in new map
Read full article: Texas GOP may be banking on low Hispanic turnout in new mapRepublicans note that some of the districts they intend to flip were redrawn to become majority-Hispanic. Democrats say the GOP made sure to add Hispanic Texans who are unlikely to vote.
Lina Hidalgo, Harris County chief executive, won’t seek reelection
Read full article: Lina Hidalgo, Harris County chief executive, won’t seek reelectionThe progressive Democrat’s upset win at the age of 27 established her as a rising star. But her ascent was stunted in recent years amid clashes with fellow Democrats and unwavering GOP scrutiny.
Racing Louisville's DeMelo remains hospitalized day after collapsing during game
Read full article: Racing Louisville's DeMelo remains hospitalized day after collapsing during gameRacing Louisville’s Savannah DeMelo remained hospitalized and was undergoing tests one day after she collapsed during a match against the Seattle Reign.
Baker Mayfield and Rachaad White rally Bucs to 20-19 win over Texans
Read full article: Baker Mayfield and Rachaad White rally Bucs to 20-19 win over TexansBaker Mayfield led an 11-play, 80-yard drive capped by Rachaad White’s 2-yard touchdown run with 6 seconds left, and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers rallied past the Houston Texans 20-19.
Racing Louisville's DeMelo collapses during match against the Reign
Read full article: Racing Louisville's DeMelo collapses during match against the ReignRacing Louisville midfielder Savannah DeMelo was stable and alert after she was taken from a match Sunday against the Seattle Reign by ambulance because of a medical emergency.
Houston businessman Mattress Mack donates hundreds of beds to Hill Country families
Read full article: Houston businessman Mattress Mack donates hundreds of beds to Hill Country familiesJim McIngvale — also known as Mattress Mack, a Houston businessman and philanthropist — brought 500 mattresses to Ingram for anyone who needed a new bed.
A Houston mother held by ICE must choose: indefinite detention or be deported without her family
Read full article: A Houston mother held by ICE must choose: indefinite detention or be deported without her familyMargarita Avila, a Houston mother of nine, was detained by ICE after an altercation that led to no charges. Her close-knit family weigh their futures if she is deported.
Texas police search for suspect in bar shooting that killed 1 and wounded 5 others
Read full article: Texas police search for suspect in bar shooting that killed 1 and wounded 5 othersPolice in Texas are searching for a man who opened fire at a bar early Sunday, killing a person and wounding five others in a county northeast of Houston.
Astros' Taylor Trammell facing no discipline after bat confiscated following double vs. Yankees
Read full article: Astros' Taylor Trammell facing no discipline after bat confiscated following double vs. YankeesHouston Astros outfielder Taylor Trammell is facing no discipline from Major League Baseball after umpires confiscated his two-color bat when New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone asked for it to be checked after he hit a double.
Mike Trout scratched from Angels' lineup with skin infection on left arm
Read full article: Mike Trout scratched from Angels' lineup with skin infection on left armMike Trout was scratched from the Los Angeles Angels’ starting lineup against the Kansas City Royals because of a skin infection on his left arm.
Rep. Alma Allen, longtime Houston Democratic lawmaker, to retire from Texas House
Read full article: Rep. Alma Allen, longtime Houston Democratic lawmaker, to retire from Texas HouseAllen, known for her focus on public education issues, announced her retirement after 20 years in the House. She endorsed her son, Lawrence Allen Jr., to succeed her.
Houston man charged with murder in shooting of 11-year-old boy after door knocking prank
Read full article: Houston man charged with murder in shooting of 11-year-old boy after door knocking prankPolice say a Houston man has been charged with murder in the fatal shooting of an 11-year-old boy after a prank in which the child knocked on the door of a home and ran away.
Key city official in Project Marvel plans to retire from City of San Antonio
Read full article: Key city official in Project Marvel plans to retire from City of San AntonioCity Manager Erik Walsh acknowledged Assistant City Manager Lori Houston’s retirement in a Friday afternoon email to the city executive team. Her last day at the city is Sept. 26.
A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease flooding
Read full article: A Texas congressman is quietly helping Elon Musk pitch building $760M tunnels under Houston to ease floodingExperts in Houston have been studying the idea of building massive tunnels to divert floodwaters. Musk’s company wants a piece of the project.
East Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wants to stop proposed water deal
Read full article: East Texas lawmaker, with governor’s blessing, wants to stop proposed water dealDallas businessman Kyle Bass has proposed exporting millions of gallons of water from East Texas to other parts of the state.
Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s desk
Read full article: Texas Senate approves GOP congressional map, sending plan to Abbott’s deskRepublican lawmakers pushed the map through over fierce Democratic opposition, positioning the GOP to net up to five additional seats in Texas.
Hurricane Harvey destroyed this Texas county’s courthouse. Eight years later, it’s still not finished.
Read full article: Hurricane Harvey destroyed this Texas county’s courthouse. Eight years later, it’s still not finished.The Aransas County courthouse was supposed to open in 2023. But officials have faced voter backlash and a constant stream of design and construction problems that have delayed the opening.
GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional District
Read full article: GOP state Rep. Briscoe Cain files for redrawn 9th Congressional DistrictThe Houston-area district, currently occupied by Democratic Rep. Al Green, is being redrawn by GOP lawmakers to favor Republicans and cover almost entirely new territory.
From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political lines
Read full article: From Fort Worth to McAllen, Texans could lose clout in Washington if GOP changes political linesThe GOP push to redraw the state’s congressional maps isn’t just a partisan move but one that deeply affects how Texans are represented in Congress.
Car plows into Houston restaurant where 2 influencers were seated, report says
Read full article: Car plows into Houston restaurant where 2 influencers were seated, report saysTwo Houston influencers say they are grateful to be alive after a terrifying crash at a restaurant, according to a report from KPRC, KSAT’s sister station in Houston.
Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the Astros
Read full article: Orioles right-hander Young loses bid for perfect game in 8th inning in 7-0 win over the AstrosBaltimore rookie right-hander Brandon Young lost his bid for the first perfect game in Orioles history with four outs remaining Friday night in a 7-0 win over the Houston Astros.
Texas Republicans and Democrats, locked in redistricting battle, weaponize flood response
Read full article: Texas Republicans and Democrats, locked in redistricting battle, weaponize flood responseWith Democrats’ walkout over redistricting bringing the House to a standstill, both parties are accusing each other of abandoning Central Texas flood victims.
Texas Supreme Court won’t rule for weeks on GOP requests to expel Democrats who left the state
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court won’t rule for weeks on GOP requests to expel Democrats who left the stateThe governor and attorney general have asked the court to find that Democratic lawmakers abandoned their seats when they left Texas to delay a new congressional map.
Correa plays 1st game in Houston since trade as Bregman visits for 1st time since joining Red Sox
Read full article: Correa plays 1st game in Houston since trade as Bregman visits for 1st time since joining Red SoxCarlos Correa has made a triumphant return to the Houston Astros after a trade from the Minnesota Twins.
Trump Burger owner arrested by ICE in Houston, facing deportation, report says
Read full article: Trump Burger owner arrested by ICE in Houston, facing deportation, report saysThe owner of a Trump Burger restaurant in Houston is facing deportation after being arrested by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, according to a report from KPRC, KSAT’s sister station in Houston.
Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floods
Read full article: Texas identifies the 119 people killed in Kerr County floodsMost victims were Texans, but some were visiting from other states like California, Florida and Alabama. The youngest victims were 1 year old; the oldest was 91.
Federal appeals court sides with Texas on ID requirements for voting by mail
Read full article: Federal appeals court sides with Texas on ID requirements for voting by mailThe U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals found that the state’s voter ID requirements for mail-in ballots do not violate the Civil Rights Act.
Chevron gets go ahead for $53B Hess deal, and access to one of the biggest oil finds this decade
Read full article: Chevron gets go ahead for $53B Hess deal, and access to one of the biggest oil finds this decadeChevron has scored a critical ruling in Paris that has given it the go-ahead for a $53 billion acquisition of Hess and access to one of the biggest oil finds of the decade.