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Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.
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Some Republican Texas House members want to give more power to the attorney general to sue cities and issue financial penalties.
The proposal would make it harder for several categories of immigrants -- notably those in the U.S. on humanitarian parole as well as DACA recipients -- to obtain or renew legal work authorization.
The Longhorns defended their title at the Women's College World Series with a sweep in the finals.
Menefee, 38, unseated U.S. Rep. Al Green, 78, to represent a redrawn Harris County congressional district. The men faced off after Republicans combined parts of their current districts into one.
The Houston Rockets are bringing back their iconic Ketchup and Mustard colors as part of a new look inspired by the franchise's championship history.
On Friday's show: Insights into challenges facing children in Greater Houston. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.
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.In the waning days of May’s runoff election, longtime U.S. Rep. Al Green warned Harris County voters...
Episode: 1583 Glide Bombs and the unrevealed Rohna disaster. Today, the weapon we didn't know about.
The number of Harris County defendants placed on GPS or curfew-based electronic monitoring more than doubled between 2021 and 2024, according to Harris County Pretrial Services.
With the World Cup coming to Houston, the city and Harris County teamed up to create a dashboard for people to track Ebola.
Harris County authorities have recovered a stolen 18-wheeler that was involved in a minor traffic crash on Thursday.
Hannah McNair and the Houston Texans are pushing to make girls flag football a UIL-sanctioned sport as participation continues to grow across Texas.
Harris County Public Health, working with the Harris County Office of Emergency Management and the City of Houston, has launched a public-facing Ebola dashboard designed to keep residents updated as officials monitor for any confirmed cases in the region.The dashboard is...
Officials are increasing trapping efforts, establishing quarantine zones and releasing millions of sterile flies after New World screwworm was confirmed in South Texas.
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
As part of the agreement, SpaceX will invest a minimum of $5 billion and create at least 1,800 jobs in the county northwest of Houston.
Today: We discuss the economic fallout of the Iran War, learn about the New World screwworm and the threat it poses to the U.S. cattle industry, share advice for the summer travel season, and more.
FIFA begins its full “lockdown” of NRG Stadium on Thursday. As Houston — and North America — reach the apex of their preparations, officials from Houston’s host committee say they’re on schedule.
Officials said the failed sensor caused a malfunction that was “undetectable before the incident happened.” The ride stopped about 100 feet in the air with eight high school students stuck on the roller coaster.
Advocates want a federal appeals court to allow them to fight for the Texas Dream Act. The law giving eligible undocumented students in-state tuition at colleges was blocked last year.
Mendoza, an 18-year-old Texas State University student, died early Monday morning after being shot by a Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office deputy in the driveway of his father’s home in Lake Jackson, according to the sheriff's office and an attorney representing Mendoza's family.
Lola Santacruz was last seen June 2 near Cypresswood Road and Treaschwig Drive.
Public health officials have previously noted the threat of Ebola to the region is low. The new dashboard reflects that but also notes more than a dozen travelers to the Houston area are currently being monitored.
Harris County Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones is inviting residents to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of free, family-friendly events across the county this month.The events are designed to commemorate Juneteenth, the day on June 19, 1865, when enslaved African...
At this time, the dashboard shows 0 Ebola cases in Harris County and that the risk remains low; it also shows that 17 current travelers are being monitored.
Dangerously hot, humid weather is likely at many of the 2026 World Cup soccer venues. We crunched the numbers to see which matches are most at risk.
More than 130 cities, most with fewer than 10,000 residents, were blocked from increasing their property tax revenue because they had broken the law.
After Bo French asked his social media followers whether Jews or Muslims were a "bigger threat to America," Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for him to step down from his position at the Tarrant County GOP. Patrick is now backing French in his bid to be the next Texas...
On Thursday's show: We learn about the ongoing water crisis for Corpus Christi and previous attempts to remedy the issue. Plus, we meet an Olympic weightlifter for Team USA.
Episode: 2599 The Art of Attraction: Imagery from Strange Attractors. Today, the art of attraction.
When ABC13 sat down with Jarvis Anderson in 2025 before a meet at Rice, he told Eyewitness News his goal is to run in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
The case comes as Texas ramps up efforts to keep the livestock-killing parasite from crossing the U.S.-Mexico border.
Energy experts say a growth in renewables will help the state's power grid meet increasing demand this summer.
Houston’s World Cup host committee, in collaboration with city and county officials, invested in beautifying the park, as well as revamping its soccer fields. Officials hope to set a precedent with its development.
Harris County Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen warned that those caught using illegitimate placards can face misdemeanor charges, which could carry a fine and jail time.
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Another proposed amendment would allocate $3 million to mitigate illegal dumping.
Today: We discuss the current state of public-school funding in Texas, learn about Alley Theatre’s upcoming 2026 – 27 season, discuss how Pride Day represents the progress of the LGBTQIA+ community, and more.
The Longhorns take on the Red Raiders in Game 1 on Wednesday night with pitcher Teagan Kavan starting.
This year’s Pride parade and festival, scheduled for Saturday, comes after increased state-level scrutiny over LGBTQ+ Texans as well as the controversial removal of rainbow crosswalks in Montrose.
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