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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Man, woman killed in shooting at Katy-area home on Bent Springs Lane

Deputies are investigating the deaths of a man and a woman who were found shot to death inside their Katy-area home early Monday morning.

Houston weather: Cold morning, cool day on the way for Tuesday

Houston settles into a more typical January pattern today. Temperatures remain seasonably cool under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies, with a crisp feel compared to last week’s warmth. Nights continue to run cold, reinforcing a true winter setup.

Teen charged in Houston crash that left 2 passengers dead

A teen has been charged after a fiery crash that left two of his passengers dead over the weekend, Houston police say.

Where is everyone moving? 6 Texas metros rank among top 25

The 2025 U-Haul Growth Index, released Tuesday, reveals a "Texas stronghold" in the top tiers of migration. The Lone Star State claimed the top three spots for metropolitan growth and placed six metros in the top 25 overall.