Hegseth directs military to defend US midterm elections from foreign interference
The Pentagon is mobilizing military cyber and intelligence capabilities to counter foreign interference threats ahead of the 2026 U.S. midterm elections.
Senate passes major bill to overhaul college sports
The Senate has passed a sweeping college sports overhaul 77-22, setting up a House battle over NIL rules, athlete rights, transfers and NCAA power—with the Congressional Black Caucus opposing the bill.
‘Didn’t quite meet the bar’: OpenAI won’t release new AI model due to safety concerns
OpenAI is holding back GPT-6.1 Astra after the model fell short of its safety standards, underscoring growing concerns over the risks of increasingly autonomous AI systems.
LeBron James arrives as a 76er and sets expectations high: ‘I didn’t leave my family to lose in the second round’
LeBron James arrives in Philadelphia with championship expectations, joining the 76ers alongside Jaylen Brown and Tyrese Maxey in a bold bid to reshape the franchise.
Zoë Kravitz, Hailey Bieber, Belmont Cameli and more steal the show at Paris Fashion Week
Paris Fashion Week is here, and the style spotlight is shifting from the runway to the front row as celebrities bring their boldest looks to the French capital.
Trump asks Supreme Court to suspend transgender medical care in federal prisons
The Trump administration is asking the Supreme Court to let federal prisons restrict gender-affirming medical care for transgender inmates, adding another major LGBTQ rights case to the court’s fast-moving docket.
Regional jet’s windshield shatters and pieces of glass fall into cockpit
A United Airlines regional jet carrying 72 people made an emergency return to Houston after its cockpit windshield shattered shortly after takeoff, with no injuries reported.
Trump posts series of attacks on GOP congresswoman who criticized him on immigration
Trump reignites a GOP rift with Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar, reposting attacks on the Florida congresswoman after she publicly broke with him over immigration enforcement.
Trump admin cancels funding for refugees, immigrants and others in move lawmakers argue is illegal
The Trump administration is seeking to cancel $810 million in congressionally approved funding for refugees, immigrants, minority businesses and other programs, reigniting a fight over presidential power and congressional authority.
Speech therapist boosts young clients' confidence through free haircuts
A Dawsonville speech therapist is turning haircuts into confidence-building victories, helping children and young adults with sensory needs feel safe, comfortable and empowered.
Iran says it is awaiting ‘definitive’ US response despite Trump rejecting latest proposal
Iran says it is awaiting a definitive US response to its proposal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, as Trump calls the offer “unacceptable” and tensions across the region escalate.
A Texas woman is fighting to preserve land that was supposed to become a public park. Now it may be a data center instead
A Black family’s decades-old dream of a community park is now at the center of a legal fight over a planned Texas data center.
Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of rape says her claims were false and that she has never met him
A woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault has formally recanted her claims, saying she never met or was assaulted by the rapper.
DIGGER: Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu Dig Into a Wild New Cinematic Frontier
The Oscar-winning filmmaker and Hollywood’s most durable movie star team up for a darkly comic, large-format spectacle opening in theaters and IMAX October 2.
Tom Cruise and Alejandro G. Iñárritu team up for DIGGER, a visually audacious new thriller opening October 2 in theaters and IMAX.
Beloved Tomball H-E-B #574 Set for Huge $20 Million Expansion
A major reinvestment in H-E-B Store #574 answers a familiar Tomball wish: more room for a growing community.
Tomball’s longtime H-E-B is getting a $20 million makeover and expansion, with construction slated to begin in 2027.
Ericka McCrutcheon Runs For Re-Election to HCAD Board
A low-profile Harris County race could have a big impact on property owners as three candidates compete for HCAD’s At-Large Place 3 seat.
Commissioner Briones Marks Four Years With Tourism, Public Safety, Health and Infrastructure Investments
Precinct 4 puts Alief in the spotlight November 14 with the inaugural Find Your Four Block Party, celebrating local food, culture, businesses and community.
Houston’s Hispanic Power Takes Center Stage at the 2026 State of Hispanics – Data Summit & Business Expo
More than 400 Houston leaders unite October 20 to examine the growing economic power and influence of the Hispanic community.
Houston’s Hispanic economic influence takes center stage October 20 as the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce brings data, business leaders and opportunity together at its 2026 State of Hispanics Summit.
Trill Burgers' Newest Houston Restaurant Will Offer Late-Night Drive-Thru
Bun B’s Houston-born smash-burger brand lands on Westheimer with a Galleria-area location, a 3 a.m. weekend drive-thru coming in October and plenty of hometown flavor.
Trill Burgers brings its Houston-born smash-burger swagger to Westheimer with a new location, drive-thru and late-night plans.
Flu Season in Houston: Staying Informed and Protected
Houston residents can prepare for flu season by getting vaccinated, staying informed, and taking simple steps to prevent the spread of illness.
