UIL Realignment 2026: Here are the biggest moves for Texas high school sports

Monday was Realignment Day for high school sports in Texas as the University Interscholastic League released its list of division compositions that will govern matchups for the next two years.

Conroe ISD student stabbed on campus during fight, hospitalized; suspect in custody

A Conroe ISD high school student was hospitalized after they suffered multiple stab wounds during an altercation on campus, according to an alert sent to parents.

Move over, Phil: Texas Groundhog Day traditions that are bigger and better

In Texas, animal-based forecasts come with a Lone Star twist, from armadillos and alligators to prairie dogs and more. In the Lone Star State, Groundhog Day isn’t just about shadows on the ground, it’s a community event.

Demonstrators march through Montrose in "ICE out of Houston" protest for immigration reform 

Community members and local activists marched through Houston’s Montrose neighborhood Sunday to peacefully protest federal immigration enforcement and advocate for family unity and reform.

Teen shot, killed in Humble apartment complex
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The shooting was reported at an apartment complex along Beltway 8. The teen's aunt reportedly called authorities after finding her nephew shot.

Demonstrators march in "ICE out of Houston" protest
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Community members and local activists marched through Houston’s Montrose neighborhood Sunday to peacefully protest federal immigration enforcement and advocate for family unity and reform.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins Tarrant County Senate District 9 runoff

Democrat and union leader Taylor Rehmet won a historic victory Saturday, flipping a long-held Republican Texas Senate seat.

Teen girl among 2 shot during altercation outside Houston club

A 17-year-old girl and a 20-year-old man are in stable condition after being shot during a parking lot dispute outside a Houston club.

1 dead, child hospitalized after fatal crash on Gulf Freeway

A fatal early-morning collision on the Gulf Freeway left one man dead and a 9-year-old girl hospitalized after a truck struck a disabled vehicle and its driver.

Video: Splendora police use 'grappler' tool to stop speeding suspect

Police say the tool deploys a “high-strength tethered net that entangles a rear tire," allowing officers to safely bring the suspect vehicle to a stop.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet wins solidly red Texas Senate seat in stunning special election upset

With ballots tallied from all but a handful of voting centers, Rehmet had 57% of the vote, besting the 43% for his GOP opponent, Leigh Wambsganss, who had a massive spending advantage.

When to plant vegetables in Texas: 2026 frost dates and zone guide

Maximize your garden’s success with our 2026 Texas planting guide, featuring the best times to start your vegetables based on your local frost dates and hardiness zone.