Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in more than a month as Iran deal progresses
Mortgage rates fell this week to their lowest level in more than a month, with Freddie Mac reporting the average rate on a 30-year fixed…
Texas May 26, 2026 primary runoff elections: Key races to watch in Houston
Voters across Texas will head to the polls for the Democratic and Republican primary runoff elections. Here are some races to watch in the Houston area.
Iran latest: US-Iran ceasefire remains shaky as both sides signal readiness to fight again
Signs of strain in the ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran seemed to arise over the weekend, ranging from a new threat by President Donald Trump to Iranian state TV…
Early voting for Texas primary runoffs is underway
Early voting for the Texas primary runoff elections begins Monday and runs through Friday.
Houston weather: Steamy, humid Monday; rain throughout the week
Before the showers take over this week, Monday is looking mostly dry and humid. There is a small chance of isolated showers in the afternoon.
3 top Texas high school baseball teams forced out of playoffs over players’ UIL eligibility
Three Texas high school baseball programs, including two defending state champions, have been forced to withdraw from the UIL postseason after self-reporting eligibility violations that required them to forfeit their…
China to buy $17 billion in agricultural goods, 200 Boeing jets after Trump visit
On Sunday, the Trump administration released a fact sheet that included some of the outcomes of the president’s two-day trip, during which he met with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
Ebola outbreak in Africa spurs global health emergency declaration
With hundreds of suspected cases and dozens of deaths already reported, the World Health Organization (WHO) is sounding the alarm about an Ebola disease outbreak by declaring a global health…
Secret Service: 14 skimming devices found at Houston-area businesses
Officials say the two-day operation prevented about $14 million being taken from customers. The top motive for the operation was to protect travelers during the World Cup.
Cassidy’s loss marks latest Trump purge. What it means for the GOP
Sen. Bill Cassidy was decisively defeated in Louisiana’s Republican primary Saturday, failing to overcome backlash from GOP voters over his 2021 vote to convict Donald Trump.
GOP plan to help pay for White House ballroom dealt big blow
A proposed billion-dollar plan to increase security at the White House campus and help pay for President Donald Trump’s proposed ballroom suffered a major setback by failing to meet the…