An Ohio college student died in an apparent suicide. His family says he felt ‘humiliated’ by his ICE ankle monitor
A 20-year-old Haitian college student’s death is sparking painful questions about ICE ankle monitors, immigration policy and the human cost of feeling treated like a criminal.
Burger Bodega Goes West: Houston Smashburger Favorite Opens First Katy Location September 19
From Houston pop-up to Katy expansion, Abbas Dhanani brings smashburgers, halal beef and bodega swagger west.
Burger Bodega is bringing its award-winning Houston smashburgers to Katy—and the September 19 grand opening is shaping up to be one delicious neighborhood takeover.
Jean' Austin Hosts Virtual AI Workshop to Help Small Businesses Compete for Federal Contracts
Austin Business Strategies, LLC will host a virtual AI capacity-building workshop on September 17, 2026, in collaboration with Prairie View A&M University, to help small businesses strengthen operations and prepare for contracting opportunities.
Tarrant County Cuts 92 Polling Sites — and Voters Are Asking Why Democracy Needs Fewer Doors
A growing battleground county heads toward November with fewer voting locations and bigger questions about access.
Tarrant County is cutting 92 Election Day polling locations ahead of a pivotal midterm—and critics warn fewer voting sites could mean bigger barriers for voters.
New Israeli Consul General Makes Houston Debut at Rosh Hashanah Reception
Adi Farjon Israel begins a new chapter of diplomacy in the Southwest.
Houston is welcoming a new Israeli diplomatic leader as Consul General Adi Farjon Israel begins her Southwest chapter with a Rosh Hashanah reception centered on connection, community and new beginnings.
First challenge to prediction markets reaches Supreme Court
Prediction markets are headed for a showdown at the Supreme Court as New Jersey moves to shut them down, potentially deciding the future of platforms like Kalshi and Polymarket.
Georgia college graduate's degree withheld by New York university over health insurance charge
A college graduate says an unexpected $6,824 insurance bill is keeping his diploma and career plans on hold—and now he’s fighting to get what he already earned.
'Dream come true' | He’s been shot before. Now, this man cuts hair in his RV to inspire others
He turned an RV into a barbershop—and transformed a difficult past into a mission to show others that starting over is possible.
Doctors say they’re filling a void left by CDC on vaccines. Here’s what to know about flu, Covid-19 and RSV this fall
The CDC is largely silent on this fall’s vaccine guidance, but major medical groups are stepping in with recommendations for flu, RSV and COVID-19.
Chevron pledges to double its Venezuelan oil production
Chevron is betting $7 billion on Venezuela’s oil future, aiming to double production by 2031 in a move that could reshape America’s energy strategy.
Milo Yiannopoulos says he was ‘terrified’ by the ‘brutality’ of his ICE deportation
After once championing aggressive immigration enforcement, Milo Yiannopoulos says being detained and deported left him “really, really terrified”—and now he says he wouldn’t wish the experience on anyone.
Ariana Grande bids fans tearful farewell in last concert before stepping back from public life
Ariana Grande fought back tears as she said goodbye to fans at the final show of her tour, signaling an emotional pause from the spotlight.
District J Council Member Edward Pollard Honors Houston Heroes David Davis and Shavonne Gordon
Two Houston residents recognized with city proclamations for courage and service to their community
District J Council Member Edward Pollard recognized Houston residents David Davis and Shavonne Gordon with City of Houston proclamations honoring their courage, service and efforts to protect fellow Houstonians during the Aug. 14 shooting.
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong faces longer prison sentence after second national security guilty plea
Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong could face years more behind bars after pleading guilty in a national security case that has drawn renewed scrutiny over political freedoms in the city.
Tiger Woods agrees to plea deal with a lesser charge after DUI arrest. His driver’s license is suspended for 5 years
Tiger Woods avoids a DUI conviction after striking a plea deal—but the golf legend will face a five-year license suspension and $1,500 in fines.
MapQuest is No. 1 on the App Store after refusing to change Lake Ontario’s name
MapQuest just went from forgotten ’90s relic to America’s No. 1 iPhone app—all because it refused to rename Lake Ontario.
The Next Industrial Age: Peter Huntsman & Ryan Sitton Take the Stage at Gulf Coast Industry Forum
Industry leaders meet in Pasadena to talk manufacturing, AI, innovation and America’s competitive future.
Houston’s industrial future takes center stage as Peter Huntsman and Ryan Sitton prepare to tackle the big question: What will it take for America to lead the next industrial age?
Houston Public Library Hits All the Right Notes With MYLink Card Campaign
September campaign reminds Houstonians that one free library card can unlock books, technology, music, movies and lifelong learning.
Your library card just got a major upgrade—and Houston Public Library is reminding residents that one free card can unlock books, movies, music, technology, learning tools and so much more
From Candidate to Civic Organizer: Amanda Edwards Takes Do Something Houston Into Houston’s Neighborhoods
Do Something Houston turns voter registration into neighborhood action ahead of the November election.
Amanda Edwards may have left the congressional campaign, but she’s back in Houston neighborhoods with a mission that could shape the 2026 election: getting more people registered—and actually voting.
Keep It Lake Ontario: MapQuest Finds a New Route to the Top by Standing With History
As Washington changes the label, MapQuest chooses history, familiarity and user choice.
MapQuest just made a bold stand over the controversial “Lake America” rename—and Americans responded in a way nobody saw coming.
