More than $6 million in fake World Cup merchandise seized by Houston federal agents, CBP says
Read full article: More than $6 million in fake World Cup merchandise seized by Houston federal agents, CBP saysFederal agents seized more than $6 million in counterfeit FIFA World Cup merchandise at the seaports of Houston and Galveston, U.S. Customs and Border Protection announced Thursday.
Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic 1st goal in World Cup
Read full article: Havertz sparks Germany’s 7-1 rout of Curaçao after underdogs’ historic 1st goal in World CupKai Havertz scored two goals as Germany pulled away from World Cup first-timer Curaçao late in the opening half and piled on after that in a 7-1 win in a group match.
Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the Bible
Read full article: Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says James Talarico will “go to hell” for his view of the BibleA GOP leader, Patrick has been a staunch advocate for conservative Christian values in his role presiding over the Texas Senate.
Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda Randall
Read full article: Texas GOP Chair Abraham George ousted by second-in-command D’rinda RandallRandall’s supporters were animated by a mix of factors, including the perception that George was too friendly to establishment Republicans.
Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infighting
Read full article: Texas Republicans open state convention projecting unity after years of infightingGov. Greg Abbott is a top sponsor and Speaker Dustin Burrows will be the first sitting speaker to address the gathering, as Republicans close ranks ahead of a tough midterm.
Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.
Read full article: Texas lawmakers put limits on cities’ abilities to enact progressive policies. Some want to go further.Some Republican Texas House members floated want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties.
Texas Children’s Hospital’s detransition clinic to launch this year, include mental health and endocrinology services
Read full article: Texas Children’s Hospital’s detransition clinic to launch this year, include mental health and endocrinology servicesThe Houston hospital must set up the facility within 90 days of signing a settlement agreement with the Texas attorney general and and create a list of potential gender affirming patients, according to a document obtained by The Texas Tribune.
Corpus Christi reconsiders building a desalination plant leaders rejected last year
Read full article: Corpus Christi reconsiders building a desalination plant leaders rejected last yearThe almost billion-dollar plant, praised as a drought-resistant option, wouldn’t provide water until 2029. Opponents cite cost and environmental concerns.
Houston man sentenced to 45 years in prison for physically abusing ex-girlfriend in New Braunfels
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 45 years in prison for physically abusing ex-girlfriend in New BraunfelsA Houston gang member was sentenced to 45 years in prison for physically abusing a woman he dated in New Braunfels, according to the Comal County District Attorney’s Office.
Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoff
Read full article: Vikki Goodwin defeats Houston union leader in lieutenant governor Democratic runoffThe Austin lawmaker now faces an uphill battle against Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, the state’s second-highest executive, in November.
Tom Sell, Jon Bonck win open GOP primary runoffs for solidly red congressional seats
Read full article: Tom Sell, Jon Bonck win open GOP primary runoffs for solidly red congressional seatsWith their Republican nominations in hand, the two are favored to win their GOP-leaning seats in November to replace outgoing Reps. Jodey Arrington and Wesley Hunt.
Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe Cain
Read full article: Alex Mealer wins GOP nomination for new Houston congressional district, defeating state Rep. Briscoe CainThe Army veteran was endorsed by President Donald Trump and saw millions in outside spending on her behalf. Cain, meanwhile, was backed by Gov. Greg Abbott.
Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional District
Read full article: Christian Menefee defeats longtime Houston Rep. Al Green in Texas’ new 18th Congressional DistrictGreen’s loss means the Texas House delegation is losing one of its most senior members, who served more than 20 years in Congress.
What soaring gas prices mean for Texas and how long it could take for costs to come down
Read full article: What soaring gas prices mean for Texas and how long it could take for costs to come downHere’s what you should know about the market forces at play and what higher prices mean for oil companies and the state.
Texas Supreme Court rejects Abbott’s request to remove Democratic Rep. Gene Wu from office over redistricting protest
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court rejects Abbott’s request to remove Democratic Rep. Gene Wu from office over redistricting protestMore than 50 Democrats, including Wu — the House Democratic leader — left the state last August to shut down the Legislature and stall passage of the GOP’s map.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton blocks more than 130 cities from raising property taxes
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton blocks more than 130 cities from raising property taxesAttorney General Ken Paxton accused the cities, most of them small, of violating a state law aimed at preventing cities from unduly raising property taxes.
Greg Abbott expands task force targeting repeat offenders from Houston to other large cities
Read full article: Greg Abbott expands task force targeting repeat offenders from Houston to other large citiesThe effort, which combines federal, state and local law enforcement, will expand to the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and San Antonio metro areas.
Christian Menefee, Alex Mealer lead Houston-area congressional runoffs, new poll finds
Read full article: Christian Menefee, Alex Mealer lead Houston-area congressional runoffs, new poll findsThe two contests are among the most closely watched U.S. House runoffs in Texas. Menefee, newly elected to Congress, faces longtime Democratic Rep. Al Green in a matchup spawned by GOP redistricting.
Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayal
Read full article: Texas took their licenses. Now these immigrant truckers face lost livelihoods, sense of betrayalTexas was among the first states to heed Trump administration directives to revoke commercial driver’s licenses from some immigrants as a safety measure.
Feds investigate Houston ISD for plans to separate students with disabilities
Read full article: Feds investigate Houston ISD for plans to separate students with disabilitiesHouston school administrators say the move would give children who need the support more focused attention. But the U.S. Department of Education worries the plan amounts to segregation.
By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas cities
Read full article: By threatening public safety grants, Greg Abbott exerts control over Texas citiesThe governor’s threats have produced quick wins on hot-button issues important to the GOP base – immigration and perceived threats posed by Islam.
World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroad
Read full article: World Cup hotel bookings short of expectations in Texas amid anti-U.S. sentiment abroadA recent survey of hoteliers in the Dallas area and Houston found anticipated demand is not translating into strong hotel bookings less than 40 days from the start of the tournament.
Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plant
Read full article: Corpus Christi to begin talks on privately built desalinization plantA new Houston company hopes to build a $1.3 billion facility in the area and wants the city, which is on the brink of a water crisis, to commit to 30 years of purchases.
Texas’ 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to know
Read full article: Texas’ 18th Congressional District Democratic runoff: Who is running and what to knowThe Democratic runoff for the Houston-based seat — a longtime bastion of Black political power — pits the Texas delegation’s newest member, Christian Menefee, against one of its longest-tenured, Al Green.
ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.
Read full article: ICE warrants were central to Abbott’s immigration dispute with Texas cities. Here’s how they work.Unlike criminal warrants, ICE administrative warrants don’t require approval from an independent judge. ICE defends the practice, but legal experts say they can have errors and risk wrongful detention.
Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.
Read full article: Christian Menefee’s district sat vacant for 11 months. His first bill in Congress would set a deadline for special elections.The Houston Democrat was elected earlier this year to finish out the term of Rep. Sylvester Turner, who died in March 2025. The safely blue district was left vacant for 334 days.
A Houston ISD exec tapped for Beaumont schools superintendent during its second state takeover
Read full article: A Houston ISD exec tapped for Beaumont schools superintendent during its second state takeoverFormer Houston school administrators now work as superintendents or key executives in three districts under Texas’ control. This is Beaumont’s second state intervention in recent years.
FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.
Read full article: FIFA could make billions from the World Cup. Texas host cities will get little in return.Almost all of the costs for organizing the tournament fall on the cities, whose ability to collect revenue is limited. In Texas, that could leave taxpayers on the hook.
Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threat
Read full article: Austin, Dallas revise police policy allowing more ICE cooperation after Abbott funding cut threatAustin, which on Friday became the third city to revise similar policies, had $2.5 million in public safety grants at risk before receiving a deadline extension to make the changes.
Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say
Read full article: Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups sayTexas’ largest city has voted 13-4 to amend a policy that limits cooperation between local law enforcement and federal immigration authorities, as it faces a major funding threat from Gov. Greg Abbott.
Brennan alum Kingston Flemings enters 2026 NBA Draft after one year with Houston Cougars
Read full article: Brennan alum Kingston Flemings enters 2026 NBA Draft after one year with Houston CougarsFlemings announced he will enter the NBA Draft on Sunday, after one season with the University of Houston.
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFL
Read full article: Texans' Will Anderson Jr. lands a record $150M extension, top-paid non-QB in NFLHouston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. has agreed to a three-year, $150 million contract extension making him the highest paid non-quarterback in NFL history.
Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policiesThe governor’s letters to Austin, Dallas and Houston say the state will pull back state grants because of local policies that deter police from fully cooperating with immigration officials.
Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders
Read full article: Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leadersFor much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.
Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigation
Read full article: Houston to consider repealing ordinance limiting its ICE cooperation amid state funding threat, investigationGov. Greg Abbott’s office told Houston Mayor John Whitmire Monday that the state will withdraw $110 million in funding if the city doesn’t axe the ordinance.
Trump’s DOJ will move forward with Colony Ridge settlement despite concerns from judge
Read full article: Trump’s DOJ will move forward with Colony Ridge settlement despite concerns from judgeThe proposed $68 million settlement with a Texas land developer that the Justice Department had accused of preying on Hispanic residents includes no money for the victims but more than $20 million for police and immigration enforcement.
Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 years
Read full article: Texas’ highest criminal court overturns sentence of inmate who has been on death row for 47 yearsClarence Curtis Jordan’s attorney said the intellectually disabled man didn’t have a lawyer to work on his behalf for nearly four decades.
Affidavit: Houston man accused of soliciting minor, publishing intimate photos of Bexar County teen
Read full article: Affidavit: Houston man accused of soliciting minor, publishing intimate photos of Bexar County teenA Houston man has been arrested and extradited to Bexar County after investigators said he shared intimate pictures of a 14-year-old girl without her consent.
Wife of US soldier released from federal immigration detention
Read full article: Wife of US soldier released from federal immigration detentionThe wife of a U.S. Army staff sergeant has been released from a federal immigration detention facility where she spent nearly a week after being taken into custody inside a Louisiana military base.
Judge allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptroller’s office in voucher case
Read full article: Judge allows Attorney General Ken Paxton to withdraw from representing comptroller’s office in voucher caseThe Houston federal judge said Paxton’s office can pull out of the case as soon as acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock finds new lawyers. The unusual request comes amid a bubbling feud between the two Republicans.
Man arrested in connection with 2 ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders after 40+ years, report says
Read full article: Man arrested in connection with 2 ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders after 40+ years, report saysAfter more than 40 years, authorities arrested a man in connection with two deaths related to the “Texas Killing Fields,” according to a report from KPRC, KSAT’s sister station in Houston.
Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner for $300 million, move team to Houston in 2027The Connecticut Sun say they will move to Houston in 2027 after reaching an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta in a deal worth a record $300 million, according to a person familiar with the sale.
Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness game
Read full article: Buzzer sounds nonstop for about 7 minutes, causing delay in Iowa-Illinois March Madness gameA buzzer malfunction caused a delay — a very loud, very unpleasant delay — of about 10 minutes in the first half of the NCAA Tournament’s South Region final between Iowa and Illinois.
Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to Houston in 2027, AP source says
Read full article: Connecticut Sun reach deal to sell to Rockets owner, move team to Houston in 2027, AP source saysThe Connecticut Sun have reached an agreement to sell the team to Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta for $300 million and will move to Houston in 2027, according to a person familiar with the deal.
Houston’s season ends in tears after 65-55 loss to Illinois in NCAA Tournament
Read full article: Houston’s season ends in tears after 65-55 loss to Illinois in NCAA TournamentPlaying in the NCAA Tournament just two miles from campus, the stage was set for the Houston Cougars to have an advantage over Illinois.
Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdown
Read full article: Long lines linger at Houston’s biggest airport as TSA agents miss work during partial government shutdownWait times at George Bush Intercontinental Airport are expected to worsen over the weekend as agents miss a second paycheck and increasingly call in sick.
Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite Eight
Read full article: Illinois clamps down on Houston for a 65-55 March Madness win to reach Elite EightDavid Mirkovic had 14 points and 10 rebounds, and third-seeded Illinois flexed its defensive muscles to eliminate last year’s national runner-up from the NCAA Tournament, beating Houston 65-55 in the South Region semifinals.
The Latest: Trump says he will sign an order to pay TSA agents during funding impasse
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says he will sign an order to pay TSA agents during funding impassePresident Donald Trump said Thursday he would sign an order instructing the Homeland Security secretary to immediately pay Transportation Security Administration agents as Congress struggles to reach a deal to end the budget impasse that has jammed airports and left workers without paychecks.
Texas suburbs lead U.S. for population growth as international migration slows, census finds
Read full article: Texas suburbs lead U.S. for population growth as international migration slows, census findsWaller County, near Houston, was the second fastest growing county in the U.S. Another three Texas counties were among the 10 fastest growing in U.S.
Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travel
Read full article: Houston airport has become a symbol for the shutdown's impacts on air travelHouston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport shows how the partial government shutdown is straining air travel as TSA workers miss shifts without pay.
Alternative rock band Blue October celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Foiled’ with San Antonio show, North American tour
Read full article: Alternative rock band Blue October celebrates 20th anniversary of ‘Foiled’ with San Antonio show, North American tourBlue October, an alternative rock band out of Houston, is planning nearly a dozen shows across the Lone Star State, including a winter tour date in San Antonio, as a part of a North American tour.
Meteor lights up Texas sky; Booms reported from Houston to as far as San Antonio
Read full article: Meteor lights up Texas sky; Booms reported from Houston to as far as San AntonioA meteor was reported north of Houston Saturday around 4:40 p.m., which caught the attention of sky watchers across Southeast and South‑Central Texas, including the San Antonio area.
Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport lines
Read full article: Bill to fund Homeland Security fails again as concern grows about airport linesA bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security has failed to advance in the Senate amid growing concerns about long lines to get through screening at some of the country’s biggest airports.
TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without pay
Read full article: TSA officers are quitting as a funding standoff forces them to staff airports without payThe public is experiencing the consequences of a partial U.S. government shutdown in long wait times at some airports as Transportation Security Officers take time off to manage the financial strain.
SA airport reports short TSA wait lines as shutdown-driven callouts delay travel in other US cities
Read full article: SA airport reports short TSA wait lines as shutdown-driven callouts delay travel in other US citiesTravelers flying in and out of San Antonio are seeing relatively short security lines, with wait times averaging about five to 10 minutes, according to an airport official.
Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knows
Read full article: Where will TSA lines be the longest tomorrow? During a shutdown, nobody knowsThe wait times at airport security checkpoints have become a guessing game during the shutdown of a single U.S. government department.
Union Pacific train cars derailment in Texas town causes ethanol leak, no injuries reported
Read full article: Union Pacific train cars derailment in Texas town causes ethanol leak, no injuries reportedMore than two dozen cars of a Union Pacific train derailed Wednesday morning in a Texas town near Houston, causing an ethanol leak from two of the cars that officials said didn’t pose a threat to the public.
How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without pay
Read full article: How to monitor airport security lines at US airports while TSA officers go without paySpring break travelers are facing unpredictable lines at airport security as the partial U.S. government shutdown strains TSA staffing.
March Madness men’s bracket: No. 2 Cougars could play regional final in Houston
Read full article: March Madness men’s bracket: No. 2 Cougars could play regional final in HoustonThe men’s March Madness bracket is set, and Duke, Arizona, Michigan and Florida have claimed the four No. 1 seeds in the tournament.
Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shot
Read full article: Duke, Arizona, Michigan, Florida get top seeding for March Madness. Miami (Ohio) gets a shotDuke is the top overall seed in the NCAA men’s college basketball tournament, with Arizona, Michigan, and Florida also landing on the No. 1 line.
Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematch
Read full article: Brayden Burries scores 21 as No. 2 Arizona survives No. 5 Houston 79-74 in Big 12 final rematchBrayden Burries scored 21 points and hit a pair of clinching free throws with 8.3 seconds left, sending No. 2 Arizona to a 79-74 victory over No. 5 Houston on Saturday night in the Big 12 Tournament title game.
Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinals
Read full article: Refocused US rebounds from Italy shocker, beats Canada to reach WBC semifinalsThe United States is heading to the semifinals of the World Baseball Classic after a “different level of focus” helped this All-Star-studded team rebound from a shocking loss.
U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinals
Read full article: U.S. beats Canada 5-3, advances to the World Baseball Classic semifinalsAaron Judge doubled and Pete Crow-Armstrong and Brice Turang each had two hits as the United States beat Canada 5-3 on Friday night to reach the World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to Italy
Read full article: Mark DeRosa owns 'overly confident' WBC remark before Team USA's loss to ItalyManager Mark DeRosa says his premature comment about the United States having already punched its ticket to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals before facing Italy was just an “overly confident statement” and reiterated Thursday he knew nothing was guaranteed at that point.
A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hanging
Read full article: A stunning US loss to Italy leaves World Baseball Classic fate hangingThe surprising loss by the United States to Italy in the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night means that the Americans need help to advance to the quarterfinals.
ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environment
Read full article: ExxonMobil set to to move its legal home to Texas, citing business friendly environmentGov. Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement on Tuesday, crediting Texas’ legal environment. Exxon has based its operations in the Houston area since 1989.
Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snub
Read full article: Cal Raleigh says there's no beef with Seattle teammate Randy Arozarena after WBC handshake snubCal Raleigh insists he has no beef with Randy Arozarena even though his Seattle teammate lashed out with a vulgar rant after Raleigh left him hanging for a handshake at the World Baseball Classic.
Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance
Read full article: Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advanceKyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 in the World Baseball Classic.
Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBC
Read full article: Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony homer as US tops Jarren Duran and Mexico 5-3 in WBCAaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run drve in a big third inning to lead the United States to a 5-3 win over Mexico in the World Baseball Classic at Houston’s Daikin Park.
Travelers encounter long wait at Texas airport as DHS shutdown affects security checkpoints
Read full article: Travelers encounter long wait at Texas airport as DHS shutdown affects security checkpointsTravelers complained of long waits Sunday that in some cases lasted hours at security checkpoints at airports in Houston and New Orleans.
Texas Eats NOW: Brisket Biscuit, Chicken Fried Lobster, and K’boom K-Dog at the HOUSTON RODEO
Read full article: Texas Eats NOW: Brisket Biscuit, Chicken Fried Lobster, and K’boom K-Dog at the HOUSTON RODEOJoin David Elder at the HOUSTON RODEO as he samples the Gold Buckle-winning Best New Flavor, Best Fried Food, and Best Food-on-a-Stick
Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.
Read full article: Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.President Trump, who wants to stop profit-driven companies from buying residences in bulk, spotlighted the struggles of a Houston woman who was regularly outbid by firms on homes in the pandemic.
Wembanyama has 38 points and 16 rebounds in the Spurs’ 121-106 win over the Pistons
Read full article: Wembanyama has 38 points and 16 rebounds in the Spurs’ 121-106 win over the PistonsVictor Wembanyama had 38 points, 16 rebounds and five blocks and the San Antonio Spurs never trailed in completing a sweep of Detroit, beating the Pistons 121-106 on Thursday night.
Can City of San Antonio add railroad crossing delays to your navigation app?
Read full article: Can City of San Antonio add railroad crossing delays to your navigation app?A San Antonio councilman believes there could be a way to help drivers avoid getting stuck waiting at the dozens of railroad crossings across the city.
Recovering porn addict urges conversation among families to protect against explicit AI content
Read full article: Recovering porn addict urges conversation among families to protect against explicit AI contentA recovering pornography addict, who now speaks to men battling the addiction, is sharing his journey to sobriety to encourage staying on the right path when dealing with exploitative material in the age of artificial intelligence.
White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 Houston
Read full article: White scores 23 as No. 14 Kansas rebounds with 69-56 win over No. 5 HoustonTre White scored a season-high 23 points and No. 14 Kansas bounced back from a surprising defeat with a 69-56 victory over No. 5 Houston.