AP Human Geography teacher Christine Badillo does it all
Some teachers become part of the school’s identity. For nearly 20 years, AP Human Geography Christine Badillo has been one of those teachers. Known for her energy, dedication and unmistakable school spirit, she has shaped the student experience in ways that extend far beyond her classroom. Although she describes...
Katy ISD Game Changers: Taylor’s Nicholas Sauls Leads with his ‘Sage Mode’ Switched on
KATY, TX [March 5, 2026] – Talent. Strength. Athleticism. Nicholas Sauls, the steady voice anchoring Taylor High School’s soccer defense, pushes past superlatives. He’s the heartbeat of the Mustangs’ locker room. A senior center back and team captain, Sauls built his legacy at Taylor with inspired...
Procession for late deputy expected to cause traffic in Katy on Friday
HOUSTON - The funeral procession for the late Fort Bend County Deputy Kenneth Lewis is expected to cause traffic on Katy-area highways Friday morning. The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office shared that Dep. Lewis' funeral procession will take place at 8 a.m. Friday. The procession will travel from Schmidt's Funeral...
Sugar Land Dangles Cash To Lure Startups Into Empty Offices
Sugar Land is putting real money on the table to reel in startup headquarters, rolling out its Sugar Land Starts Innovation Fund this week. The performance-based cash program sets revenue and capital benchmarks, requires companies to move at least three full-time employees, and enforces an average salary floor, all...
Pre-K eligibility rules keep Katy mom’s special needs son from Texas school voucher program
KATY, Texas – A Katy mother says her three-year-old son with special needs does not qualify for Texas’ new school voucher program, even though students with disabilities are supposed to receive priority. Amanda Brundidge said she was surprised to learn her son was ineligible for the Texas Education...
‘Hundreds and hundreds’ of pieces of mail recovered from theft suspect’s house: Jersey Village...
Jersey Village police say they've arrested a prolific mail thief after investigating him for more than a year.
Politicians want to stop companies from buying homes. A ban wouldn’t bring down costs.
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 2020, Raysall Wiggins decided she no longer wanted to rent a home in the Houston neighborhood where she grew up....
Former Cartel Hitman Sentenced For Massive Texas Drug Trafficking
A former cartel hitman living in Houston was sentenced to nearly 20 years for leading a massive narcotics ring. Investigators found cocaine, meth, and firearms hidden in semi-trucks traveling across the U.S.
8 Gigantic Thrift Stores In Texas That’ll Make Every Bargain Hunter’s Dreams Come True
Texas does everything big, and that includes thrift shopping. Across the Lone Star State, massive secondhand stores are stacked with treasures just waiting to be discovered. From vintage clothing to furniture, electronics to home décor, these giant thrift stores are packed with deals that’ll keep your wallet happy....
Career Day at Sartartia Middle School: a preview of high school
Career day allows for eighth grade students to discover different courses and clubs that might spike their interests, and they get the chance to hear from people who have already taken the courses to see what might bring them inspiration. During lunch on Jan. 15, Sartartia Middle School hosted their own career day,...
