State Rep. Gina Hinojosa is making affordability the centerpiece of her campaign for governor, unveiling a proposal to send every Texas household a one-time $1,500 payment if she’s elected in November.Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, announced the plan Tuesday durin...
After four years in exile, the prediction market platform Polymarket has begun a well-funded campaign to sell a new version of itself to the American public. To do so, the company is trying to convince policymakers, regulators, the public and prospective customers that the busine...
City officials responded to flooding Tuesday night at the entrance to the Galena Manor subdivision, where standing water blocked part of the area following heavy rainfall.The flooding was reported around 10 p.m. near Clinton Drive at the entrance to the neighborhood. It came afte...
The family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Latino civil rights leaders are calling for transparency after Araujo was shot and killed by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer Tuesday morning during an enforcement operation in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood.The shootin...
A National Guard deployment to Washington, D.C., has ballooned during the celebrations of the country's 250th anniversary of independence, bolstered in part by contingents from Democratic-led states.That participation has sparked anger among some in the nation's capital who argue...
Lionel Messi did it yet again at this year’s World Cup.The Argentina great scored another goal — his eighth of the tournament — and led his team to an improbable 3-2 victory over Egypt on Tuesday despite trailing by two with only 11 minutes of regulation time to play.The defendin...
On July 1, Texas Children’s partnered with Camp For All 2U to bring its signature camp experience directly to pediatric patients at Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands. Designed for children who are unable to leave the hospital to attend camp, Camp For All 2U created an unfor...
The FIFA World Cup 26™ may have moved on from Houston, but the excitement surrounding the tournament is still going strong. Along the way, one cocktail has been popping up on menus at bars across the city: the Buchanita.Made with just two ingredients, it’s Buchanan’s signature ma...
Walmart is paying over $13 million to settle a Texas investigation alleging it shortchanged Spark gig drivers on customer tips and base pay, marking a massive win for the state's grocery delivery workers....
Drowning deaths are on the rise in the Houston area, and experts say families need to take water safety seriously this summer.According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional death for children ages 5 to 14 — a sob...
Folarin Balogun is in the United States' starting lineup for Monday's World Cup round of 16 match against Belgium after his red-card suspension was lifted by FIFA in a decision that sparked an uproar across the sport.Balogun’s red card was assessed by Brazilian referee Raphael Cl...
A woman who previously dated Maine Senate candidate Graham Platner said he drunkenly forced her to have sex after she told him to stop, according to a Politico report released Monday. Platner denied the allegation and said he would be considering next steps for his campaign. “Reg...
'It's gonna be chaos." We're getting our first look at the documentary following the reunion of rock sensations, Oasis. See Noel and Liam Gallagher like never before in "Don't Look Back in Anger," in select theaters Sept. 11 and later on Disney+....
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement with Walmart, Inc. (“Walmart”) to ensure that the company provides transparent and accurate compensation information to delivery drivers participating in its Spark Driver program. The settlement, which pays out over $13 mi...
HCSO said the mother parked, went inside the gas station, and left the car running with her 1-, 3-, and 10-year-old still inside before the suspect took off....
130AM-A RED CHEVROLET EQUNOX HAS BEEN CARJACKED AT NORTHPARK AND I-59. LAST SEEN ENTERING MONTGOMERY COUNTY, TEXAS, LICENSE YFG-2315 HAS 3 CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE. IF SPOTTED CALL 911 I...
The drama that seems to surround Prince Harry returns to the U.K. this week, and the previews already have the British press buzzing with anticipation.King Charles III’s wayward son is traveling to the land of his birth for a series of charity engagements that begin Tuesday. But ...
Michigan Democrat Mallory McMorrow suspended her campaign for the U.S. Senate on Sunday, transforming her party’s high-stakes nomination contest just a month before the primary.McMorrow did not explain her unexpected decision in the announcement she posted on social media, but sh...
The Trump administration will not seek new bids to repair the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said Sunday as he faced new questions about the troubled project and the taxpayer money involved.Like President Donald Trump, Burgum said he was 100% sur...
Atop a steep granite cliff overlooking a river about two hours' drive west of Kyiv, hundreds of people pitched tents on a festival camping ground. By day, they climbed the rock face, swam in a nearby reservoir or enjoyed stand-up paddling. As evening fell, live bands and DJs took...
As FIFA draws fans from around the world to Houston, many international visitors are spending America’s 250th Independence Day experiencing an American Fourth of July for the very first time at the City of Houston’s Freedom Over Texas celebration.The annual event transformed Elea...
A child was rescued from an Humble-area pool and is in serious condition, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. He urged the public to practice water safety after deputies responded to two separate water-related incidents involving children....
Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said a young child was found unresponsive in a community pool in Cypress and rushed to the hospital, where they were pronounced dead....
Harris County authorities are on the scene investigating after a child has died after being found unresponsive in a community pool in northwest Harris County....
David Montgomery busted through the line of scrimmage, his momentum and acceleration carrying him past the defense.Although there’s no contact during the Texans’ practices until training camp, the violence behind his shoulder pads is unmistakable. Montgomery is a downhill, punish...
Downtown Houston is gearing up for one of its busiest holiday weekends of the year, with Freedom Over Texas, Houston Astros games at Daikin Park, and FIFA Fan Fest all drawing large crowds.City officials and organizers are urging people to plan ahead, expect delays, and think car...
From presidential visits to cross-country family trips, Yosemite National Park's majestic views have drawn visitors from all over the world.
A 34-year-old man was killed early Friday in a shooting outside a bar in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called around 2:15 a.m. to the 8200 block of C.E. King Parkway on an in-progress call. When they arrived, deputies found...
Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in northeast Harris County on Friday morning.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a home in the 12400 block of Crathie Drive in Atascocita around 10:45 p.m. Thursday after being flagged down about a repairman’s truck parked outside a residence, authorities said.Investigators learned the 31-year-old man had...
This story contains descriptions of suicide and attempted suicide, including methods used.ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as they’re published.This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune,...
Like plenty of local boys before him, Neil has come home to the stretch of Australian coast where he was born. Unlike most of them, he trails fame, fans and property damage in his wake. He is also a 1,000 kg (2,200 pound) elephant seal.In June, the bellowing and blubbery 5-year-o...
Healthy grocery shopping just got a little more exciting in Kingwood.The newest Sprouts Farmers Market is now open at Kingwood Drive and West Lake Houston Parkway, bringing fresh produce, organic groceries and locally sourced products to northeast Houston. Whether shoppers are st...
A Houston healthcare worker is suing the Texas Medical Center, alleging a violent attack inside a public parking garage was the result of serious and preventable security failures. The lawsuit claims the incident in Parking Garage 1 was foreseeable and that basic safety measures ...
According to HPD, the woman lost consciousness before fighting back against her attacker and getting away.
Ice hockey is not cheap to play, but one Deer Park family found help when they needed it most. The nonprofit making sure kids can keep playing the sports they love....
Drew Bivona, attorney and founder of Bivona Law, shares essential pool-safety tips every Houston family should know. Supervision is the first line of defense A momentary distraction can lead to tragedy. Never leave children unsupervised around water — even shallow pools, spas or ...
Residents in the city of Hitchcock were left without water for several hours Thursday due to a temporary water service interruption.In a statement posted on Facebook, the City of Hitchcock Public Works Department said the water main located along Highway 6, in front of Good Ole D...
A Maine couple heading out for a day of fishing happened upon a scene fit for a nature documentary: A moose calf running for its life with a large black bear in pursuit. Elvia and Todd Malcolm were in Telos Township, Maine, about an hour or so from their home in Lincoln, when the...
Former U.S. Olympic canoeist David Hearn, 67, has been indicted on a felony charge for allegedly tearing up sealant at the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool on June 19....
Love is in the air! The FIFA World Cup has been an incredible experience for some in Houston, bringing people from all over the world to celebrate the tournament. In fact, according to a new report, the tournament has given the city’s dating scene a boost.A new survey from Dating...
A former Olympian was indicted Thursday on a felony charge in what President Donald Trump has called vandalism of the Reflecting Pool. David Hearn, a former Olympic canoe racer, was indicted on a single count of property destruction in Washington, D.C. court. District of Columbia...
"Camp Rock" fans, this is for you. The "All Roads Lead to Camp" bus tour is headed across the country for a special pop-up experience celebrating the highly-anticipated movie starring Joe Jonas, Nick Jonas and Kevin Jonas....
Home to lush landscape, towering granite walls and free-flowing falls, Yosemite National Park has provided inspiration for generations of artists.
Eileen Castle's swimming pool, one of the only ones for blocks around, was once a refuge for neighborhood children on hot summer days.But even as temperatures soared this week, Castle, 82, said she won't be filling the pool — not with the data center behind her house buzzing with...
Russia likely used shadow ships to launch drones over Europe that repeatedly disrupted civilian aviation, as it monitored military sites and tested the air defenses of NATO nations, according to a report published Thursday by the International Institute of Strategic Studies think...
A Houston Methodist Veterinary Technician has filed a lawsuit against Texas Medical Center following a violent attack that almost killed her, according to a lawsuit....
Parents, there is now a theme park here in Texas made for kids ages 3 to 8!“Today’s an exciting day for all kidkind as we officially open Universal Kids Resort,” Page Thompson, president of New Ventures for Universal Destinations & Experiences, said in a press release. “Every asp...
Listen up, night owls. The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is now offering a special evening ticket just for you.
After an earthquake hit Venezuela last week, places in Houston have got together to allow residents of the community to donate to help those in need.Places to donate products:Houston Astros (Daikin Park)When: Thursday from 7 a.m. - 6 p.m. and during their Friday game against the ...
JUST RELEASED: The Jonas Brothers return as Connect 3 in a new "Camp Rock 3" teaser. It premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+.
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
A weak free-agent pool has NHL teams turning to the trade route and also securing their own players to long-term extensions, in developments that became evident as the market opened on Wednesday.New Jersey locked up captain Nico Hischier long term, signing the Swiss center to a f...
Gov. Greg Abbott called for blocking new data center development in rural parts of the state during a campaign stop in East Texas on Tuesday.“We must prohibit them from building AI data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods,” Abbott said at the Bullard event, which primarily discu...
New injury news from the Houston Astros out of Daikin Park Tuesday afternoon.The Astros have placed IF Jeremy Peña on the 10-day IL with a left calf strain and have recalled infielder Raynel Delgado from Triple A Sugar Land Space Cowboys.Peña indicated leg discomfort and did not ...
Get ready to celebrate Independence Day at The Woodlands Township’s Red, Hot and Blue Festival! The festival is one of our community’s biggest celebrations of the year, and it’s sure to be a star-spangled evening of fun. To help you arrive stress-free and ready to enjoy the festi...
Nature's oven was on high Tuesday for millions of people in the Midwest and Great Lakes states as intense heat and humidity baked the regions with no immediate relief before the misery shifts to the eastern U.S. The National Weather Service was blunt: Conditions were “dangerous” ...
Ford’s latest recall covers certain Ford F-150, Lincoln Aviator, Ford Explorer, Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition vehicles manufactured between 2018 and 2021....
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.LUBBOCK — Ever since the New World screwworm burrowed into the U.S. earlier this month, speculation follow...
A toddler’s death in a swimming pool in Huffman is raising tough questions about water safety and what parents can do to protect their children.A 1-year-old was found unresponsive at a home in the 500 block of Lago Trace Drive in Huffman. While details surrounding the incident ar...
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