Canvas hack: Houston-area schools, universities release statements regarding outage

Canvas, a widely used school learning platform, has reportedly been hacked and is experiencing outages, which are causing problems for thousands of universities, schools and students nationwide. 

Current Galena Park mayor denies theft claims, staff allege harassment by mayor-elect

Days after narrowly losing reelection, longtime Galena Park Mayor Esmeralda Moya is pushing back against accusations from mayor-elect Oscar Mireles, who claims she removed city property and left City Hall in disarray—allegations she firmly denies as tensions rise ahead of the leadership transition.

Texas youth camps reach agreement to relax fiber optic requirements

An agreement has been reached that will allow youth summer camps in Texas to operate this year despite not meeting all new safety requirements.

Suspect flees after parent finds him with teen

Harris County Precinct 4 authorities were called after a parent reportedly found their daughter with Makayden Jefferson.

Cause of death confirmed for Houston River Oaks couple who owned Traveler's Table

The medical examiner’s office has officially confirmed how the River Oaks couple who owns Houston restaurant Traveler’s Table and their two children died.

Court reinstates pause on Texas THC ban for another week

Lawyers for the state filed an appeal Tuesday against last week's ruling that extended the pause on the smokable hemp ban.

Texas man saves teenager’s prom night with a quick lesson in tying a necktie

A moment of pre-prom panic turned into a heartwarming display of community spirit Thursday after a Plano man stepped in to help a teenager struggling with his necktie.

Paxton investigating school districts for Ten Commandments posting compliance

In a statement Thursday, Paxton said he was requiring more than two dozen schools to “produce documents regarding the display or lack thereof of the Ten Commandments and their policies regarding SB 10."

Ground delay at Bush Airport lifted after runway construction

The ground delay at George Bush Intercontinental Airport has been lifted after it was put in place due to reported runway construction.

Dr Pepper Museum to unveil world's largest Dr Pepper bottle at 35 anniversary 'birthday bash'

The Dr Pepper Museum is preparing to toast its 35th anniversary with a campus-wide "Birthday Bash" on Saturday, May 9, featuring the unveiling of the world’s largest Dr Pepper bottle.

Health officials track 2 Texas residents exposed to rare hantavirus on MV Hondius cruise ship

Two Texas residents are among the passengers who traveled aboard the MV Hondius, a luxury cruise ship currently struggling with a rare and deadly outbreak of the Andes hantavirus in the Atlantic Ocean, state health officials confirmed Thursday.

Texas gas prices hit $4 mark as Houston sees highest levels since 2022

The average price for a gallon of gas in Texas has officially reached $4, according to AAA. The average price in Houston has also hit the $4 mark for the first time since 2022.