774 Texas laws going into effect on Sept. 1, here's a few; some bills blocked
Here are a some of the 774 bills going into effect on Sept. 1 after being passed by the Texas Legislature.
Here are a some of the 774 bills going into effect on Sept. 1 after being passed by the Texas Legislature.
Fifth Ward residents demand more testing after state finds no cancer concerns near HWPW site
A Union Pacific spokesperson said these recent state findings were given to the Houston Health Department in January 2023, but were never released to the public. Residents say it doesn't change the company's responsibilities to the community.
A Union Pacific spokesperson said these recent state findings were given to the Houston Health Department in January 2023, but were never released to the public. Residents say it doesn't change the company's responsibilities to the community.
Houston ISD faces legal action from teachers' union over appraisal system
The Houston Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit against the Houston Independent School District's superintendent, Mike Miles, and all district school board members.
The Houston Federation of Teachers has filed a lawsuit against the Houston Independent School District's superintendent, Mike Miles, and all district school board members.
Donald Trump pleads not guilty, asks for case to be severed from co-defendants
Former President Donald Trump had pleaded not guilty to charges that he and allies tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Former President Donald Trump had pleaded not guilty to charges that he and allies tried to overturn the 2020 presidential election in Georgia.
Ford issues recall for 42,000 trucks over defect that may cause crashes
Customers can turn in their 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks at a dealership for a free repair.
Customers can turn in their 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 trucks at a dealership for a free repair.
Hurricane Idalia storm chaser from Houston gets inside the eye of the storm
A storm chaser from Houston is sharing amazing video from inside the eye of Hurricane Idalia when it moved across Florida on Wednesday.
A storm chaser from Houston is sharing amazing video from inside the eye of Hurricane Idalia when it moved across Florida on Wednesday.
Idalia's wrath continues across Southeast with flooding in Charleston following historic Florida landfall
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
The deadly Category 3 hurricane hit along the coast of the Florida Big Bend near Keaton Beach about 7:45 a.m. local time, posing an immediate threat to lives and properties with 125 mph winds and significant flooding.
Texas judge declares 'Death Star Bill' unconstitutional, state government could override local laws
Texas House Bill 2127 has been declared unconstitutional by a judge on Wednesday. The bill allow the State to override local government laws and policies if they went against Texas state codes.
Texas House Bill 2127 has been declared unconstitutional by a judge on Wednesday. The bill allow the State to override local government laws and policies if they went against Texas state codes.
Video shows McConnell appear to freeze again while talking to reporters
It’s the second time in a month the Republican leader has stared off into space and had to be helped during a press gaggle.
It’s the second time in a month the Republican leader has stared off into space and had to be helped during a press gaggle.
Blue supermoon 2023: What to know, when to look up Wednesday night
Here’s what to know about the rare, exciting blue supermoon happening Wednesday night.
Here’s what to know about the rare, exciting blue supermoon happening Wednesday night.
Hurricane Idalia tracking to Florida landfall as dangerous Category 4 storm
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
The time to prepare is over and a dire situation is unfolding along Florida’s Gulf Coast as Category 4 Hurricane Idalia continues to rapidly intensify in the Gulf of Mexico. Catastrophic, life-threatening storm surge and destructive winds will pound the state’s Big Bend region as the monster storm nears the coast just hours away from landfall.
Waller County Fire: Firefighter burned while battling wildfire
A firefighter is recovering after being burned while fighting a wildfire in Waller County on Tuesday afternoon.
A firefighter is recovering after being burned while fighting a wildfire in Waller County on Tuesday afternoon.
Katy ISD approves policy requiring teachers to tell parents if kid identifies as trans
The measure outlines teachers' roles, parental rights and which bathroom students will now be allowed to use at school.
The measure outlines teachers' roles, parental rights and which bathroom students will now be allowed to use at school.
Houston crime: Police search for luxury car driver who hit, seriously injured 2 pedestrians while racing
Two people are recovering after being seriously injured after being struck by a Porsche that police believe was street racing.
Two people are recovering after being seriously injured after being struck by a Porsche that police believe was street racing.
New Houston ISD Superintendent evaluates first day of school for the district
The new state appointed Houston ISD Superintendent shared his grade after students arrived for the first day of school on Monday.
The new state appointed Houston ISD Superintendent shared his grade after students arrived for the first day of school on Monday.
UNC-Chapel Hill faculty member shot and killed in campus building, authorities say
University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive.
University officials also did not immediately identify the staffer who was killed and said it was too soon to offer a possible motive.
New SAVE student loan repayment plan could save borrowers $1,000 a year
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
It's estimated that more than one million borrowers will qualify for monthly payments of zero, based on their incomes.
Southeast Texas high school football teams kickoff regular season games in extreme heat
High school football kicked off across Southeast Texas Friday night despite temperatures around 100 degrees.
High school football kicked off across Southeast Texas Friday night despite temperatures around 100 degrees.
Baytown teen arrested after seen walking towards high school with gun, ammunition
An 18-year-old was arrested and charged after he was seen walking towards a Baytown area high school with a gun and magazines of ammunition.
An 18-year-old was arrested and charged after he was seen walking towards a Baytown area high school with a gun and magazines of ammunition.
Twin City Foods recalls frozen vegetables over listeria risk
The products were distributed nationwide at Food Lion and Kroger retailers.
The products were distributed nationwide at Food Lion and Kroger retailers.