Houston fireworks: Freedom Over Texas 2026 guide to tickets, concerts, parking
Houston's Freedom Over Texas for the Fourth of July will feature fireworks, live music and more. Here's a guide to the concerts, tickets and parking.
Trump calls Spurs’ Wembanyama ‘great player,’ says he will attend NBA Finals game
President Donald Trump praised a San Antonio Spurs player, while announcing he plans to attend an NBA Finals game next week to cheer on his hometown New York Knicks.
James Handy, veteran character actor, dies at 81
James Handy appeared in various television shows and movies during his career, including “Jumanji" and “Top Gun: Maverick."
7 train cars derailed in east Houston while carrying grain, BNSF says
Seven train cars derailed in east Houston on Thursday night while carryimg grain, according to police.
Senate passes $70 billion immigration enforcement bill, sending measure to House
The U.S. Senate has approved a sweeping immigration enforcement bill that would provide approximately $70 billion in additional funding for federal agencies responsible for border security and immigration enforcement.
Houston weather: More rain possible Friday, Saturday
Another round of scattered showers and storms is possible today and again Saturday as deep tropical moisture remains in place over Southeast Texas.
Kennedy Center begins scrubbing Trump’s name following federal court ruling
The Kennedy Center has started the process of stripping President Donald Trump’s name from its branding following a major defeat in federal court, according to a report from The Associated…
National Doughnut Day 2026 deals and freebies
National Doughnut Day is here! Here’s where to score the best freebies and deals to celebrate the occasion.
Calhoun Road stabbing: Man dead after alleged altercation with woman
One man is dead after being stabbed at a southeast Houston apartment complex, according to police.
Texas women beat Texas Tech 4-1 to claim back-to-back NCAA softball championships
Teagan Kavan struck out five in the final two innings to back a strong start from Citlaly Gutierrez, and Kayden Henry homered to lead Texas to a 4-1 victory over…
Alvin city council hit pause on proposed data centers
Alvin city leaders are hitting pause on proposed data center developments. At Tuesday night's city council meeting, council members approved a resolution opposing the construction and development of data centers…