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After a two-and-a-half-hour debate Wednesday night that started as an effort to regulate hemp-based products containing THC, the Texas House gave its initial approval to a complete ban on such products. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Five years after the murder of George Floyd, his family in Houston is helping to put on a four-day event to honor his legacy and reflect on the nationwide social justice movement inspired by his death. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Several Texas Democrats in Congress, including two representing Houston, banded together to speak out against a sweeping Trump-backed bill that would make deep cuts to Medicaid and supplemental food program SNAP. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Harris County is suing two people accused of drafting and selling counterfeit property deeds in the Trinity Gardens area. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/court…

The United States government on Thursday called on the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in challenging a federal judge's order to track down a Venezuelan man deported from Houston. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Despite significantly overshooting what was budgeted for overtime spending on city employees this year, Houston Mayor John Whitmire’s administration is proposing a lower overtime budget for the 2026 fiscal year. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) is forecasting the potential for 13-19 named storms during the 2025 Atlantic hurricane season, which starts in June.  houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

A state district court judge dismissed a lawsuit Thursday over the Fort Bend County Democratic Party chair’s removal from his elected office, saying she didn’t have the authority to intervene. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Texas Children’s Hospital says it saw more kids than ever in its emergency room last month because of behavioral health issues.  houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

A federal judge in Massachusetts issued a preliminary injunction blocking President Trump and U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon from carrying out Trump's executive order calling for the secretary to close the Education Department. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

A bill to allow for periods of prayer or Bible readings in public and charter schools in Texas has cleared one of its last hurdles to becoming law. The bill passed its second reading in the Texas House on Thursday, and the final reading could come Friday. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Houston's airports, along with roadways in the region, are expected to be especially busy during Memorial Day weekend. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/trave…

Harris County commissioners on Thursday approved a motion to increase wages for deputies by 2026 — but where exactly they will find the money to back the $140 million boost remains in question.  houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Harris County public health officials on Thursday confirmed the first mosquito sample to test positive for West Nile virus this year, prompting mosquito spraying operations in northwest Harris County.  houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

The Texas House on Thursday passed a bill restricting local governments from using public funds to support women seeking abortions. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

A Katy-area municipal utility district says it has recovered about $5.9 million, out of $8.2 million overall, that was fraudulently transferred from its investment account. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

The Texas Senate has passed a bill that would move the state to permanent daylight saving time, ending the long-standing tradition of "springing forward" and "falling back" each year. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Ten swimming pools operated by the City of Houston are slated to open Saturday for Memorial Day weekend, and despite an ongoing lifeguard shortage, the parks department is optimistic it can staff more pools during the summer. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

Nearly three weeks after the May 3 election, two of the four Humble ISD school board seats that were on the ballot remain in limbo. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…

A dilapidated building at the corner of Elgin and Ennis streets in Houston's Third Ward, which included a mural of George Floyd, was demolished just days before the fifth anniversary of his murder. houstonpublicmedia.org/articles/news/…