Republican support for Trump’s handling of war in Iran shows cracks in new CNN poll
A new CNN poll finds Americans’ opposition to the Iran war has hardened, with growing doubts about the conflict’s costs, direction and President Trump’s handling of it.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez questions whether a Latina can be elected president
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is putting a timeline on her political future, saying she’ll decide after the 2026 midterms whether to pursue a 2028 presidential run.
Hayden Panettiere died from an accidental overdose involving fentanyl, coroner’s office says
Hayden Panettiere’s death has been ruled accidental, with the coroner citing the toxic effects of fentanyl and other substances as investigators continue examining the circumstances surrounding her death.
After 10 suspensions, teen builds BarkClean — and a new path — at 16
At just 16, Milwaukee’s Jomarion Swiams is turning a troubled school year into a thriving business, proving that one mistake doesn’t have to define your future.
New Mexico high school girls make history with flag football league
New Mexico girls are breaking barriers this fall as six Albuquerque-area schools launch the state’s first competitive girls flag football league, opening new opportunities on the field and beyond.
Two alleged racially charged incidents on UNC campus days apart draws response from congresswoman
Taiwanese students at UNC Chapel Hill are demanding greater transparency after an alleged racially motivated harassment incident on campus leaves them questioning how the university handles hate-related reports.
A Venezuelan man was shot by ICE in Austin while doing deliveries. Here’s what we know
A Venezuelan DoorDash driver shot by an ICE agent in North Austin is back in the hospital as his attorney asks a federal court to block his deportation and questions surrounding the shooting remain unresolved.
Trump has a ‘sledgehammer’ way to slash diesel prices. But it could boomerang back on the US
With diesel prices surging above $6.50 a gallon, some Republicans are pushing for an export ban—but energy experts warn the move could trigger higher fuel costs and ripple through the US economy.
Kamala Harris returns to campaign trail to boost Abdul El-Sayed in critical Michigan Senate race
Kamala Harris returns to the Michigan campaign trail alongside Senate nominee Abdul El-Sayed, with Black maternal health and voter engagement at the center of her Detroit-area visit.
Grand jury finds no evidence of criminal wrongdoing in Nolan Wells’ death
A Mississippi grand jury found no evidence of criminal or racially motivated wrongdoing in the death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells, but questions from his family remain unanswered.
Eli Lilly Breaks Ground on $6.5 Billion Houston Campus as It Bets Big on GLP-1 Weight-Loss Pill
Commissioner Rodney Ellis joins state, business and education leaders for a landmark Generation Park investment expected to create thousands of jobs and expand Houston’s life-sciences economy.
Eli Lilly breaks ground on a $6.5 billion Generation Park manufacturing campus, bringing thousands of jobs and a major new chapter in Houston’s life-sciences economy.
Less Than a Month to Early Voting in Texas General Election
The countdown is on: Texas voter registration closes October 5, Early Voting begins October 19, and Election Day arrives November 3.
With Texas’ November 3 election just weeks away, Harris County voters are entering the final stretch—from the October 5 registration deadline to early voting, ballot preparation and Election Day.
Meet Adrian Garcia: A Lifetime of Public Service Rooted in Precinct 2
From Northside roots to public safety, health access, drainage and environmental monitoring, Adrian Garcia’s public record offers a measurable look at a career spent serving Harris County communities.
From Houston police officer to Harris County Precinct 2 commissioner, Adrian Garcia’s public-service record spans public safety, housing, health access, flood control and infrastructure—now at the center of his “DELIVERS” campaign message.
Houston Checks In With Michelin: Five Local Hotels Earn Coveted 2026 Keys
From a stylish newcomer in the Heights to Uptown grandeur and Museum District flair, Houston’s five MICHELIN Key hotels prove the Bayou City knows how to turn an overnight stay into an experience.
Houston checks into the global spotlight as five local hotels earn coveted 2026 MICHELIN Keys, celebrating the city’s distinctive style, luxury and world-class hospitality.
Troy Davis's Ghost Still Speaks After All These Years
Fifteen years after Georgia executed Troy Davis, Ben Jealous revisits the case, the fight against the death penalty and the three states he says could help move abolition forward.
Houston Gardeners Can Shop Texas Native Plants at Fall Plant Sale
Houston Arboretum’s annual sale features about 250 plant varieties, including native milkweed and pollinator-friendly plants
Houston gardeners can shop nearly 250 Texas native plant varieties at the Houston Arboretum’s Fall Plant Sale Oct. 2-3.
Menefee, Carter, McIver and Ruiz Reintroduce Equity in Research Act
Bill would establish a National Science Foundation grant program to strengthen research capacity at under-resourced institutions
Reps. Christian Menefee, Troy Carter, LaMonica McIver and Raul Ruiz have reintroduced legislation that would create an NSF grant program to strengthen research infrastructure at eligible higher education institutions.
Trump’s sanctions, inflation and a collapsing economy leaves Iran’s sick exposed
Iran’s worsening medicine shortages are leaving cancer patients and others with chronic illnesses struggling to afford or even find lifesaving drugs as sanctions, inflation and war damage deepen the country’s pharmaceutical crisis.
Iran to attend UN assembly in New York — even as peace with US remains elusive
Iran’s return to the UN General Assembly comes under extraordinary circumstances as its delegation travels to New York amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict and uncertainty over what comes next.
Family still searching for answers after funeral home mix-up, Hutchison launches internal review
A Detroit family seeking closure after the death of Kimberly Moore says a devastating funeral home mix-up left them without her remains—and with more questions than answers.
