Can the oil market survive a forever war with Iran?
More than six months into the Iran war, oil markets are holding together—but analysts warn the fragile workarounds keeping fuel flowing could eventually break, sending energy prices soaring.
Lina Hidalgo Speaks to HSM: Budget Battles, Police Pay and the Flock Camera Privacy Debate
In responses to Houston Style Magazine Editor Francis Page, Jr., Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses Harris County’s budget, law-enforcement pay and Flock camera privacy.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo addresses the county’s FY2027 budget shortfall, law-enforcement pay and the growing use of Flock cameras—raising questions about taxpayer dollars, public safety and privacy.
Jasmine Crockett Says Supporting Letitia Plummer Will Benefit James Talarico
Experts Agree Crockett’s support for Plummer could energize Black voters, strengthen Democratic turnout across Harris County and give statewide candidates an important Election Day boost.
Jasmine Crockett’s support for Letitia Plummer could give Harris County’s down-ballot races a powerful new spotlight—and potentially influence Democratic turnout in November.
York County girl’s photo to appear in Times Square as part of a national Down syndrome celebration
A 4-year-old York County girl with Down syndrome is turning her joyful smile into a Times Square spotlight—and inspiring families nationwide.
Iranian allies captured a strategic Red Sea island in a vital waterway. Here’s what to know
The Houthis’ capture of Perim Island and Mocha is putting a critical Red Sea shipping chokepoint in the crosshairs—raising fresh concerns over global trade, oil prices and the widening Iran-US war.
Saudi Arabian oil pipeline system hit by projectiles triggering fires
Saudi Arabia’s vital oil pipeline comes under attack as escalating Middle East tensions put another critical energy lifeline at risk.
Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter L. McCoy Call Out Alleged Corruption During Critical Commissioners Court Meeting
Democratic Commissioners Describe County Power Struggle as a “Hostile Takeover” as Fort Bend’s Unresolved Leadership Dispute Collides With Tax Rates, Courts and the FY2027 Budget
Fort Bend County’s courthouse power struggle intensified Thursday as Commissioners Grady Prestage and Dexter McCoy returned to help pass the county’s tax rate while continuing to challenge Daniel Wong’s leadership and demand greater transparency.
Legacy Community Health Pharmacy Team Receives Texas Pharmacy Association’s 2026 Excellence in Patient Outcomes Award
Legacy’s award-winning Pharmacy team is proving that better health outcomes begin with one powerful thing: access.
Legacy Community Health’s Pharmacy team earns statewide recognition for turning medication access into better patient outcomes through affordable prescriptions, delivery, multilingual support and coordinated care.
The Bab al-Mandeb Strait, a lifeline for the global economy, is in jeopardy
A growing Houthi threat at the Bab al-Mandeb strait is putting another critical oil and shipping route at risk, sending crude prices higher and raising concerns about even steeper fuel costs and inflation worldwide.
Inflation heated up last month, boosting the case for a Fed rate hike
Inflation held at 3.4% in August as rising gasoline, technology, childcare and eldercare costs put fresh pressure on household budgets and complicate the Federal Reserve’s next interest-rate decision.
Diesel costs more than $6 a gallon for the first time. Here’s how that affects you
Diesel prices have shattered a record, topping $6 a gallon nationwide as soaring oil costs and refinery disruptions threaten to drive up the price of everything from groceries and freight to home heating.
James Talarico blasts Trump FCC’s ‘dangerous’ cancel culture over Kimmel interview ordeal
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico is accusing the Trump administration of using federal regulatory pressure to influence television content after his interviews with late-night hosts were moved from broadcast TV to YouTube.
Cyclospora outbreak declared over by the CDC
The nation’s largest recorded cyclosporiasis outbreak has officially ended, with nearly 13,000 illnesses linked to recalled iceberg lettuce—but federal investigators are still working to determine exactly how the contamination occurred.
AI’s confusing terms, explained
From AGI and superintelligence to AI systems that can improve themselves, these once-sci-fi concepts are becoming central to the debate over how far artificial intelligence can go—and whether humans can keep it under control.
Staten Island memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in years since
Twenty-five years after 9/11, Staten Island’s FDNY families, firefighters and retirees gathered to honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice—and remember the heroes still lost to illnesses tied to the attacks.
Police investigate death of Tasia Fortune, found hanging from tree, as a homicide
A Mississippi mother is demanding answers after her 29-year-old daughter, Tasia Fortune, was found hanging from a tree, as police now confirm they are investigating her death as a homicide while awaiting autopsy results.
The Complete Piano Etudes by Philip Glass: Houston Gets All 20 — With Jason Moran Coming Home
Ten pianists, 20 études and one hometown commission bring Philip Glass’s most personal piano cycle to Jones Hall—with Houston-born MacArthur Fellow Jason Moran among the evening’s brightest attraction
Ten pianists, 20 études, and a Houston-born connection make Philip Glass’s monumental piano cycle a one-night-only cultural reunion at Jones Hall.
Princess Diana’s ‘revenge dress’ is going up for auction
Princess Diana’s iconic “revenge dress” is stepping back into the spotlight nearly 30 years after its last sale, with the legendary gown expected to fetch up to $300,000 at auction.
London’s latest Fourth Plinth sculpture is a woman going places
A striking new sculpture of a Black woman now commands London’s Trafalgar Square, as artist Tschabalala Self uses “Lady in Blue” to celebrate movement, optimism and a more inclusive future.
Global oil hits $105 per barrel and bond yields surge
Oil surges back above $100 a barrel as the Iran war threatens prolonged supply disruptions, sending fresh shockwaves through fuel prices, inflation, interest rates and global markets.
