Houston fireworks shows near me 2026: July 4th events in Galveston, The Woodlands, more
List of free or cheap Houston fireworks shows for July 4th, 2026. We also have displays and parades in Galveston, The Woodlands, Kemah and Pearland.
Big Bend border security: $1.7 billion awarded despite ‘no wall’ in CBP plans
Despite "no wall" being planned for Big Bend National Park at Texas' southern border, a $1.7 billion contract has been awarded for ongoing U.S. Customs and Border immigration-deterring construction.
Houston’s World Cup celebration gets bigger with ‘The Ranch Presents Pitch Live’
A 39-day, multi-venue experience from restaurateur Ben Berg, nightlife impresario Army Sadeghi and soccer legend Brian Ching will transform EaDo into Houston’s ultimate gathering place during FIFA World Cup 2026.
‘Teen Takeover’ trend impacting skating rinks in Harris County
A nationwide trend organized on social media called “Teen Takeover" is becoming a growing concern in the Houston area, prompting businesses and malls to tighten security measures.
‘That’s a lie’: Artist Wyland says Dallas, FIFA didn’t ask before painting over Whaling Wall
As backlash and rumors spread following the loss of conservationist artist Wyland's Whaling Wall mural in Downtown Dallas, the painter is setting the record straight on the matter.
Fidelity $2.5M data breach settlement: See if you qualify
Fidelity Investments settled a $2.5 million lawsuit following a 2024 data breach that compromised the personal and financial information of tens of thousands of customers.
Man pleads guilty in fatal shooting of rapper Young Dolph
A Tennessee man pleaded guilty Friday in the 2021 killing of Memphis rapper Young Dolph, bringing a major chapter of the high-profile murder case to a close.
Katy residents say they pay more than $100 a month for water that contains sediment
Residents in a growing Katy subdivision say they’re paying high monthly water bills for water they don’t trust to use for cooking, bathing children or even giving to pets.
Suspected Tren de Aragua leader extradited to Houston for federal court appearance
Federal authorities are offering multi-million-dollar rewards leading to the arrests of other suspected TdA leaders.
Supreme Court rejects bid to restore Virginia’s redistricting map favoring Democrats
The Supreme Court has rejected Virginia’s bid to restore a congressional map that would have given Democrats a chance to pick up four seats.
Houston shooting: 2 teens injured following shooting near Yates High School
Two teens were taken to the hospital following a shooting near the University of Houston on Friday afternoon, officials said.