New Caney construction gives way to $159M convention center set to open this December

Spanning 210,000 square feet, the Caney Pines Convention Center is designed to host everything from corporate meetings to massive regional expos and national conferences. Oak View Group is currently recruiting local staff ahead of the grand opening.

Talarico vs. Paxton: How the candidates differ on schools and education

Education policy is one of the areas where James Talarico and Ken Paxton have the clearest differences. The two Texas Senate candidates have taken opposing positions on school vouchers, religion in public schools, higher education costs, diversity programs and school library restrictions. Here’s where they stand.

Talarico challenges Paxton to debate hosted by TMZ

James Talarico suggested that a debate between him and Ken Paxton could be held on TMZ.

West Texas man sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for fatal fentanyl overdose

A 34-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced.

Fulshear considers e-bike, scooter safety measures after two deadly crashes in Fort Bend County

Fulshear city leaders are considering additional safety measures for electric bikes and scooters after two children died in crashes in neighboring communities. The proposed safety ordinance was on the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting.

Texas Girls Flag Football may need to wait longer than expected to get state sanctioned

Girls flag football is officially on the track to becoming a sanctioned high school sport in Texas, but local athletes and advocates say the state's timeline may leave a generation of players behind.

Shepherd ISD reporting chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School

The Shepherd Independent School District has issued a health notice regarding a chickenpox outbreak at Shepherd High School.