Texas state takeover of local school districts expands, raising concerns
This article was originally published by ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive its biggest stories as soon as they’re published. The piece is co-published with the Texas Observer as part of an initiative to report on state and federal efforts to restrict local control. N
Houston’s Pride weekend forecast includes tropical downpours, flooding risk
Houston's Pride weekend forecast includes daily storm chances, tropical downpours and a risk of localized flooding before hotter weather returns next week.
Near Northside has lost thousands of Hispanic residents amid neighborhood gentrification
Near Northside, a historic Mexican American neighborhood in Houston, has lost more than 20% of its Latino population since 2019.
Houston-area homeowner captures USPS carrier throwing packages into driveway during rainstorm, report filed
A Houston-area homeowner says his Ring camera captured a USPS carrier throwing multiple packages into his driveway during a rainstorm. The homeowner says he was surprised to learn USPS would not reimburse damages to uninsured packages, even if mishandling is documented. USPS apologized for the carrier's actions, callin
Blue Bell flavor returns to shelves for first time since 2017 in honor of...
Blue Bell has brought back Red, White & Blue Bell ice cream for a limited time as America’s 250th anniversary approaches.
100-pound drug bust in Wichita County leads to federal charges
After over 100 pounds of drugs were seized by Wichita County deputies during a traffic stop on June 1, 2026, two Houston natives are now facing federal charges.
Drivers say contaminated gas at Spring Branch Circle K destroyed their vehicles, left without...
HOUSTON – A tank of gas ended up costing several Spring Branch drivers thousands of dollars in vehicle repairs and they say they are struggling to get answers or compensation from the gas station responsible. Roughly a dozen customers who filled up at a Circle K at Antoine and...
Popular Northern-Style Italian Restaurant in a Houston-Area Has Closed
Nona’s Italian Grill has permanently closed its doors in Woodlands. The Italian restaurant has shut its operations and served its final meal on June 1. The restaurant’s sister location in Woodforest will remain open. Nona’s Italian Grill Ends Service in The Woodlands After 9-Year Run. The family-owned...
2 men charged, accused of stabbing dog to death with a piece of sheet...
Two Aldine-area men are facing charges after authorities say they held down a dog and stabbed him to death with a piece of sheet metal.
Police search for woman after deadly stabbing at Houston apartment complex
HOUSTON — Houston police are searching for a woman they believe was involved in a fatal stabbing at an apartment complex on the city's south side early Friday morning. According to investigators, Houston Fire Department crews were called to a reported stabbing around 2:27 a.m. at an apartment complex on Calhoun Road. S
