Pornhub challenges effectiveness of Texas age-verification rules

Last week, Pornhub sent a letter to state officials across the United States, including Texas Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton, calling the current age-verification laws “performative, ineffective, and unenforceable."

Pickup truck swallowed by road collapse following major water main break in Beaumont

Beaumont crews restored water service after a major water main break caused a road collapse and swallowed a pickup truck. The intersection remains closed for road repairs.

Houston weather: Hot, humid Wednesday with late-day storms

Highs will reach the upper 90s across much of the Houston area today, with heat index values around 103 to 105. Most areas will stay rain-free, but an isolated shower or storm could develop late in the day.

Man charged with murder after alleged fentanyl delivery killed 18-year-old

According to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, the investigation began in January 2026 when High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Group 1 investigators launched an investigation into Avery Williams, 30.

Harris County suspected serial squatter evicted 9 times in same zip code, same precinct

Court records show Carmen Mata has been ordered evicted multiple times in recent years, while the property owner claims she has used the same explanation with several landlords.

University of Houston student says financial aid change left her scrambling before fall semester

A University of Houston student says she is searching for new ways to pay for school after learning that a state grant she expected to receive will no longer be available as a separate financial aid program.

Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus

The Houston Texans remain on track to break ground on their new Toro District facility in Cypress late this year, moving daily operations and training camp there by 2029 while keeping home games at Reliant Stadium.

Texas releases first Education Freedom Account participation data; Houston-area districts among top recipients

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Houston Methodist Hospital recognized among country's best in U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll

Houston Methodist Hospital has been named to the U.S. News & World Report's Honor Roll (best hospitals in the country) for the 10th time and is the number 1 hospital in Texas, according to a release.

Texas A&M sued over policy restricting teaching of race, gender

The lawsuit argues the policy is vague and unlawfully censors certain viewpoints in violation of the First Amendment.

U-Haul Migration Report: Why younger generations are moving to Texas

According to U-Haul's 2026 Midyear Migration Report, Texas has emerged as the nation's top relocation destination for Gen Z and a leading choice for Millennials and Gen X.

Texas Two Step ticket wins $1,825,000 jackpot

Check you ticket! Someone in Texas just won the $1,825,000 Texas Two Step jackpot in Monday night's drawing.