HISD board to consider reduction in force agenda items after vote to close 12 schools

Houston ISD is preparing to consider reduction in force agenda items after approving the closure of 12 elementary schools. District leaders say the move is standard procedure, while the Houston Federation of Teachers says educators are anxious about what comes next.

Houston businesses gear up for $1.5B economic score ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026

Houston business leaders gathered at Pitch 25 today for a Bank of America summit to draft their economic "game plan" for the upcoming FIFA World Cup 2026.

Conroe ISD shifts strategy to bridge projected $8 million budget gap

After initial reports in February suggested a potential $8 million budget deficit, Conroe ISD officials now say they do not anticipate a shortfall for the upcoming school year.

Gulf Freeway shooting: One person shot near Telephone Road

Houston police are at the scene of a shooting in the Gulfgate area that left at least one person injured.

10 arrested after Houston FBI operation in Clinton Park

Ten people were arrested on various gun and drug charges after an FBI operation in an east Houston neighborhood on Tuesday, officials confirm.

Fuel prices driving up grocery costs, starting with produce, experts say

Rising fuel prices tied to global tensions could increase grocery costs across the U.S., experts say. USDA data shows some produce prices are already shifting, including green beans, Brussels sprouts and limes, while other items like meat could see increases as higher transportation and feed costs move through the supply chain.

Lee College employee accused of creating 'deep fake' media, court records say

A Lee College employee is facing a misdemeanor charge after investigators say he created an artificial intelligence-generated video depicting a woman without her consent, according to a newly filed court document.