With Election Day approaching, James Talarico takes his Texas Senate campaign to CNN for a high-stakes town hall, where he’ll face questions about his policies, challenge attacks from Republicans and make his case to voters weighing Ken Paxton’s controversies.

Russian strikes are damaging Coca-Cola, PepsiCo and McDonald’s facilities in Ukraine, raising a pressing question: Why is the Trump administration condemning Ukraine’s attacks on Russian oil sites while remaining largely silent on strikes hitting American businesses?

A federal judge just dealt Trump a major legal setback, ruling that his White House press ban on CNN, MS NOW and Politico likely violated the First Amendment as the fight over press freedom heads back to court.

Texas Democrats are daring to dream again as James Talarico faces Ken Paxton in a high-stakes Senate race that could test decades of Republican dominance and reshape the political landscape.

Acres Homes is stepping into a healthier future as Legacy Community Health opens a 26,200-square-foot clinic backed by Houston Methodist’s $50 million investment, bringing comprehensive, affordable healthcare closer to more than 54,000 residents.

Bank of America faces a $1.2 billion federal penalty over alleged failures in anti-money laundering and sanctions compliance, after regulators said the banking giant failed to report more than $5 billion in suspicious transactions and exposed the financial system to …

The Iran war is hitting Americans in the wallet, driving up gas prices, mortgage rates and airfares while wages lag behind inflation—adding to household financial strain and intensifying economic concerns ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.

Rising gas prices tied to the Iran war are reshaping the 2026 midterm debate, putting Kansas Republican Sen. Roger Marshall under pressure as voters face higher costs at the pump.

Trump amplifies a fabricated Denzel Washington endorsement, reigniting scrutiny over viral misinformation and the president’s repeated sharing of fake celebrity quotes.

A University of Houston survey finds Letitia Plummer leading Orlando Sanchez in the Harris County judge race, with Democrats also ahead in two county commissioner contests as voters express concerns about property taxes and public safety.

A fatal ICE shooting in Maine exposes a troubling history of anti-immigrant and religious intolerance, prompting former NAACP president Ben Jealous to demand accountability, transparency and solidarity across racial and religious lines.

Behind every student’s breakthrough is someone who believes in them—meet the HCC tutors helping Houston students build confidence, overcome academic challenges and turn educational goals into success.

METRO Police introduced a Mobile Operations Command Center at Moody Park in Houston’s Northside to expand access to police services and strengthen public safety across the region’s transit system.

Jazz Houston celebrates Oscar Peterson’s centennial with pianist ELEW and a live tribute honoring the jazz legend’s musical brilliance, Black musical heritage and lasting influence on Houston’s next generation.

Joy-Ann Reid brings her “Midterminology” LIVE! Tour to Houston’s House of Blues on October 25 for an evening of political commentary, cultural conversation and live audience engagement ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.