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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Another proposed amendment would allocate $3 million to mitigate illegal dumping.
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The Longhorns take on the Red Raiders in Game 1 on Wednesday night with pitcher Teagan Kavan starting.
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