FEMA sends money to Texas to stabilize eroding coastal road

Over half a million in federal relief funding has been allocated to Texas for repairs to an eroding coastal road in Aransas County.

Texas' first new state park in 25 years sees over 17,000 visitors since March

Since March, the first Texas State Park to open in 25 years has seen over 17,000 visitors. Park officials say they were pleasantly surprised at the popularity.

Can Texas' power grid handle the meteoric rise of AI data centers?

Last week, ERCOT presented a six-year forecast of how much power demand they expect in the near future. When the numbers showed a quadrupled peak demand by 2032, the Public Utility Commission of Texas sent them back to the drawing board.

Camp Mystic among 174 Texas camps told to revise emergency plans to reopen

Every summer camp in Texas that submitted their emergency plans has been ordered to revise them if they want to renew their licenses to operate this summer. 

Over 42,000 Texas students awarded money during 1st round of school-choice lottery

More than 42,000 Texas students were notified this week that they have been awarded money during the first round of the state’s first school-choice lottery, according to the comptroller’s office.

Texas THC ban on hold until at least May 1

The pause on a Texas rule that seeks to block the sale of most smokable hemp in the state has been extended until at least May 1.

How to buy emergency supplies tax-free in Texas this weekend

Texas is hosting a three-day sales tax holiday from April 25–27 to help residents save money on emergency preparedness supplies like generators, batteries, and first aid kits.

Runaway kangaroo spotted on Texas highway

A coffee truck owner stranded on a highway in North Texas got quite the surprise while waiting for a tow truck.

New Carnival cruise ship Tropicale coming to Galveston

Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its footprint in Texas, announcing Friday that its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston upon its delivery in 2028.

North Freeway chase: 3 police vehicles crash, 3 juvenile suspects arrested

Three law enforcement vehicles crashed while involved in a chase with a vehicle reportedly stolen in a robbery, according to the Houston Police Department.

League City officials clarify what makes an E-bike legal in Texas

League City police and city officials aims to clear up a growing source of confusion: what actually counts as a legal e-bike in Texas?

Katy Freeway crash: At least 1 killed in 2-vehicle crash

At least one person has died following a crash involving two vehicles on Katy Freeway, officials said.

Texas AG accuses music platforms of accepting bribes to promote artists

Texas AG Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into numerous music streaming services, including Spotify and Apple Music, over alleged payola schemes. 

$60M in federal funds approved for Texas rural hospital improvements

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $60 million in initial federal funding available to rural hospital districts, the governor announced Thursday.

Driver shot to death in SUV at northeast Houston intersection

Police are searching for a shooter after a driver was shot to death in his vehicle at an intersection in northeast Houston on Wednesday night.