18-wheeler tanker carrying liquid nitrogen caught fire on Beltway 8

18-wheeler tanker carrying liquid nitrogen caught fire on Beltway 8

A liquid nitrogen leak coming from a vehicle following a truck fire has shut down Beltway 8 West, according to officials.

A liquid nitrogen leak coming from a vehicle following a truck fire has shut down Beltway 8 West, according to officials.

This Texas state park is 5th to get 'Dark Sky' designation

This Texas state park is 5th to get 'Dark Sky' designation

Parks with the Dark Sky Park designation are recognized for their efforts to conserve the natural skies in their area and limit light pollution at night.

Parks with the Dark Sky Park designation are recognized for their efforts to conserve the natural skies in their area and limit light pollution at night.

Controversial 800 Middle Street project in Houston to be occupied

Controversial 800 Middle Street project in Houston to be occupied

The Houston Housing Authority has published the agency's plan to occupy 800 Middle Street - a controversial low-income complex in Second Ward adjacent to toxic landfills and a former State Superfund site.

The Houston Housing Authority has published the agency's plan to occupy 800 Middle Street - a controversial low-income complex in Second Ward adjacent to toxic landfills and a former State Superfund site.

Texas parents can soon apply for 'school choice' accounts

Texas parents can soon apply for 'school choice' accounts

There are 22 days and counting until families across the Lone Star State can apply for the "Texas Education Freedom Account."

There are 22 days and counting until families across the Lone Star State can apply for the "Texas Education Freedom Account."

New Texas THC proposal would drastically increase retailer fees

New Texas THC proposal would drastically increase retailer fees

Businesses that sell legal, consumable THC may be on the hook for registration fees as high as $20,000 per year. It’s in response to an executive order directive by Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce stricter industry rules.

Businesses that sell legal, consumable THC may be on the hook for registration fees as high as $20,000 per year. It’s in response to an executive order directive by Gov. Greg Abbott to enforce stricter industry rules.

More homes in Texas sold for over $1 million in 2025 than ever before

More homes in Texas sold for over $1 million in 2025 than ever before

A record-setting number of Texas homes were sold for $1 million or more from Nov. 2024 to Oct. 2025, according to the 2025 Texas Sales of Million-Dollar Homes Report released by Texas Realtors. 

A record-setting number of Texas homes were sold for $1 million or more from Nov. 2024 to Oct. 2025, according to the 2025 Texas Sales of Million-Dollar Homes Report released by Texas Realtors. 

Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content

Texas Democrats demand AG investigation into X for alleged child sex content

The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.

The joint letter from the House leaders says sexualized material is being created at a rate that should trigger a Texas law that would require age verification to use the site.

Oral rabies vaccinations will be dropped from planes, hand distributed in far West Texas

Oral rabies vaccinations will be dropped from planes, hand distributed in far West Texas

Texas is expanding its annual oral rabies vaccine program to include far West Texas and hand-distribution in urban areas to combat a new variant moving in from New Mexico.

Texas is expanding its annual oral rabies vaccine program to include far West Texas and hand-distribution in urban areas to combat a new variant moving in from New Mexico.

National AMBER Alert Day: What it is and why it was started

National AMBER Alert Day: What it is and why it was started

On Tuesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) marked National AMBER Alert Day by highlighting the tool that has become the state’s frontline defense against child abductions.

On Tuesday, the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) marked National AMBER Alert Day by highlighting the tool that has become the state’s frontline defense against child abductions.

Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis

Colleen Hoover reveals cancer diagnosis

Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.

Colleen Hoover, the famed author behind "It Ends With Us" and "Verity," revealed she has been diagnosed with cancer and has been receiving radiation treatment.

Uvalde School Shooting Trial: Judge threatens mistrial after courtroom outburst

Uvalde School Shooting Trial: Judge threatens mistrial after courtroom outburst

A surviving teacher is expected to continue harrowing testimony today after describing how he played dead to survive the shooting that killed all of his students.

A surviving teacher is expected to continue harrowing testimony today after describing how he played dead to survive the shooting that killed all of his students.

Parents, students push back on Fort Bend ISD's proposed rezoning plan

Parents, students push back on Fort Bend ISD's proposed rezoning plan

Several elementary schools in Fort Bend ISD could be on the chopping block as the district considers rezoning to balance student enrollment. More than 30 parents voiced concerns during a special Fort Bend ISD board meeting Monday night, urging district leaders to reconsider potential campus consolidations and closures.

Several elementary schools in Fort Bend ISD could be on the chopping block as the district considers rezoning to balance student enrollment. More than 30 parents voiced concerns during a special Fort Bend ISD board meeting Monday night, urging district leaders to reconsider potential campus consolidations and closures.