Bluebonnet tattoos bloom across Texas after blue-wave election

Tattoo studios across Texas are experiencing record demand for bluebonnet and blue-accented designs as clients ink permanent tributes following the 2026 midterm elections.

Lockheed Martin agrees to pay $29.5 million to resolve federal DEI discrimination claims

Lockheed Martin agreed to pay $29.5 million to settle DOJ False Claims Act allegations and an EEOC charge regarding race- and sex-based discrimination in its DEI programs.

Democrat Sarah Eckhardt flips Texas comptroller seat, putting school vouchers under new scrutiny

As part of a major historic shift in Texas politics, Democratic State Senator Sarah Eckhardt has won the race for Texas Comptroller of Public Accounts, flipping the state’s chief financial office blue for the first time since 1999.

How you can help brighten the holidays for hospitalized kids

What started with one wagon of Christmas presents for patients at Texas Children's Hospital has grown into a statewide effort to bring holiday joy to hospitalized children and foster youth.

CBP intercept shipment of fake Chiefs championship rings at IAH disguised as hair pins

CBP officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport intercepted 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rings shipped from China with an estimated MSRP of $750,000.

Gina Hinojosa education agenda: What could change for Texas schools?

Governor-elect Gina Hinojosa has promised to make major changes to Texas education, including ending the state’s school voucher program, stopping state takeovers of local school districts and overhauling the Texas Education Agency.

Texas hemp: What will Vikki Goodwin as Lt. Governor do?

It's a new chapter in Texas politics and a possible new chapter for the state's hemp industry as well.

Greater Heights townhouse fire: Father critically burned helping rescue 2 children

A fire at a Houston townhouse in the Greater Heights area left a father in critical condition at the hospital after he helped get his two children and their mother to safety.

Harris County Judge-elect Letitia Plummer outlines plans for transition after historic election victory

Just one day after making history in Harris County, Judge-elect Dr. Letitia Plummer is already laying the groundwork for her new administration, outlining plans to work with county commissioners, law enforcement, flood control officials and local leaders as she prepares to take office.

The Woodlands High School lockdown lifted after threat investigation

A lockdown has been lifted at The Woodlands High School after a phone threat prompted a large law enforcement response on Wednesday afternoon, officials say.

Healthcare workers invited to major Houston summit

The Healthcare Businesswomen's Association is hosting its annual conference in Houston to bring together changemakers from biotechnology, biopharma, digital health, medical technology and hospital systems.

SWAT: Wanted fugitive arrested after barricading in northeast Harris County home

Harris County authorities have arrested the suspect involved in a SWAT standoff in northeast Harris County after he barricaded himself inside a home.