Republican Rep. Dustin Burrows of Lubbock wins race for Texas House speaker
The powerful position of House speaker was gained by Lubbock Representative Dustin Burrows with 85 votes from the 150-member Texas…
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Police officers shoot, injure man following hit-and-run crash in west Houston
A guy involved in a hit-and-run accident in west Houston was shot and hurt by police early on Sunday morning…
Houston Police Department terminates officer investigated for use of force incident in county jail
An officer who is under investigation for using force against a prisoner in the Harris County Jail while working as…
College football fans to brave winter chill as Cotton Bowl Classic kicks off Friday
Fans will finally take their seats for the Cotton Bowl Classic on Friday night at 6:30 p.m. in Arlington against…
Trump says he will change the name of the Gulf of Mexico
Donald Trump, the incoming president, declared Tuesday that he will rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America. Texas,…
Texas leaders deploy emergency resources as Houston enters second day of winter freeze
As the second day of winter brings freezing temperatures to Southeast Texas, Texas officials have sent emergency personnel around the…
Houston area freeze warning in place through Monday morning, NWS says
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning that will last until 9 a.m. Monday in the Greater Houston…
Republicans prepare fresh effort to ban local governments from using public funds for lobbying
Republicans in the state legislature will try once more to prevent local governments from using public funding for lobbying. The…
Houston to receive new area code in 2025
The new 621 area code for HoustonStarting on January 23, 2025, the fifth area code to serve the greater Houston…
Houston-area state Reps push for nativity scene on Capitol grounds
Legislation introduced by two members from the Houston area would mandate that a nativity scene be erected on the Texas…