New ranking reveals America’s most and least educated cities

America’s most educated workers aren’t spread evenly across the nation, they cluster in places that offer better job markets, higher wages and better lifestyle rewards for their degrees. 

Celebrate America's 250th birthday at Texas State Parks

Texas State Parks roll out specialized historic, pioneer, and patriotic programming across the state for the nation's Semiquincentennial celebration.

American pride reaches lowest level in quarter century, poll finds

As the U.S. gears up for its 250th anniversary, a new poll reveals American national pride has plummeted to its lowest level in over two decades.

Flesh-eating screwworm outbreak escalates in West Texas; strict transport ban issued

Federal and state agricultural officials have confirmed that the number of New World screwworm cases in the United States has reached 27, prompting Texas authorities to issue a fresh round of emergency quarantine orders to combat the flesh-eating parasite's expansion in West Texas.

Construction worker killed after being hit by Scorpion truck on Gulf Freeway

An investigation is underway after a construction worker was hit and killed by a heavy truck being driven by another worker southeast of Houston.

Brazil fan walk to Houston Stadium begins at Smith Lands South Parking Lot

Ahead of Brazil's Round of 32 match against Japan, a fan walk will take place from Smith Lands South Parking Lot to the Stadium Monday morning!

Best Fourth of July fireworks, events and shows around Houston

Looking for Fourth of July plans? Here's where to find the biggest parades, festivals and fireworks displays happening across Houston.

Toddler dies after being found unresponsive in Harris County pool, deputies say

A toddler has tragically died after being found unresponsive in a residential swimming pool in northeast Harris County on Sunday, and authorities are currently investigating the circumstances.

Bill Maher awarded Mark Twain Prize during Kennedy Center ceremony

Those who were looking forward to witnessing one of comedy’s biggest nights of the year on Sunday will get their chance late next month as the presentation of the 2026 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor returns to Netflix.

3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border

The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.

Harris County immigration defense funds paused by Texas Supreme Court

The state Supreme Court granted a "temporary relief" motion filed by Attorney General Ken Paxton against Harris County's Immigrant Legal Services Fund" (ILSF).

Man shot, killed by roommate at University Place home

Police say the suspect and victim lived at the Vassar Street home where the shooting took place.

Teenager drowns in Lake Jacksonville while attempting to rescue 5-year-old child

A 15-year-old boy drowned Saturday afternoon in Lake Jacksonville after trying to rescue a 5-year-old child who had drifted into deep water, police said.