Houston Thanksgiving Day Parade 2025: Route, tickets, performers

Floats and performers will take to Downtown Houston for this year’s 76th Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade. Here’s a look at the performers, parade route and how to watch.

Fund created for Texas Hill Country flood victims' families to receive trauma counseling

The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has launched a new fund aimed at providing critical mental health support for families who lost loved ones in the devastating July 4 floods.

Houston City Council to vote on ordinance to place curfew for motor scooters

The City of Houston is considering an ordinance that would amend Chapters 26 and 45 of the City’s Code of Ordinances. If passed, it would add a curfew for motor scooters from 8 p.m. until 4 a.m., along with other enforcement measures.

Winning $78 million lottery ticket sold in Texas hasn't been claimed

The sixth-largest ticket ever won in the Lotto Texas game's history will expire if the winner doesn't come forward in time.

Texas acquires thousands of acres for new state parks and Enchanted Rock expansion

Texas is embarking on a major expansion of its state park system, fueled by a $1 billion Centennial Parks Conservation Fund approved by voters in 2023, which has already led to the acquisition of thousands of acres for new parks and significant additions to popular sites like Enchanted Rock.

THC Ban: Texas Ag Commissioner supports regulations over federal ban

In reopening the federal government, lawmakers passed a bill banning THC products across the country. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said he supports regulations over a ban and believes the federal government will ultimately make some changes before the new law goes into effect.

How every Texas House member voted on releasing Epstein files

The House of Representatives and Senate approved a bill on Tuesday that mandates the Justice Department to release all case files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

Texas could be home to new FEMA headquarters, source says

Texas Division of Emergency Management Chief Nim Kidd is reportedly being considered as the new FEMA leader, despite having previously turned down the position to focus on Texas.

Houston rodeo announces 2026 genre calendar: See list

The Houston rodeo has released their genre calendar for the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo!

Tariff dividend: Trump says when he thinks checks could be issued

President Trump doubled down on the idea of a tariff dividend check for Americans. Here’s the latest of what he’s saying.

Texas Governor Abbott bans Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR from owning land in Texas

The new designation immediately subjects both groups and their affiliates to heightened penalties and prohibits them from buying or acquiring land in Texas.

Medicare premium hike for 2026 will cut heavily into COLA

Medicare premiums are increasing again in 2026 in a jump that far outpaces both inflation and Social Security's cost-of-living adjustment.

1 injured, shot in the back on Airtex Boulevard; 4 suspects on the run

A shooting in north Harris County has sheriff's office deputies at the scene investigating and searching for multiple suspects.

Houston murder suspect jailed 4+ years could plead guilty, possibly be free in 6 more years

A 21-year-old murder defendant who’s been in jail for more than four years is expected to plead guilty and could possibly be paroled after serving just six more years behind bars.