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. 

Spirit Airlines closure cost nearly 1,000 Texans their jobs

Nearly 1,000 Texans were left without jobs when Spirit Airlines suddenly shuttered last weekend, according to data from the Texas Workforce Commission.

Houston weather: Spotty, strong storms today, Saturday

Houston remains in an active pattern with scattered thunderstorms developing at times today and again tomorrow.

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.