Gov. Greg Abbott celebrated the announcement on Tuesday, crediting Texas’ legal environment. Exxon has based its operations in the Houston area since 1989.
Pitmasters from New Zealand return to Houston for the Rodeo World Championship Barbecue Contest, aiming to master Texas brisket with heavier bark and less sauce.
Gusty, Windy, Breezy, Sustained winds: Your weather team is tracking a wind advisory with south gusts up to 30+ mph. Right now, our fire danger is at moderate levels, but we’ll keep a close eye on wind speeds in northeast Houston as firefighters continue battling the Caddo brush fire.
A new study reveals Texas leads the nation in total remote job searches and ranks sixth overall for work-from-home interest.
If you feel like you’re paying an arm and a leg to insure your car in Texas, data indicates that you’re not alone!
The sport’s been in Texas for nearly a century, but has yet to achieve the recognition other industries have. Its recent successes in the state could change all that.
Texas’ population grew at a slower pace in 2025 than in previous years, according to new federal data. Nearly 32 million people now live in the state.
As Texas braces for another round of severe winter weather, a viral social media post has reignited scrutiny of one of the state’s most prominent political figures.
According to an analysis by SportsCasting, the Texas Longhorns lead the nation in estimated available Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) spending for transfer portal acquisitions, with a projected $23 million budget — the highest of any squad in the country.
At least 10 Texas incumbents will not be returning to Congress next term, a high-water mark for turnover in the delegation.
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller issued an urgent alert this week to producers across the state to inspect their pastures for a newly detected and highly damaging pest.
With Texas’ new map blocked by a federal court, California Democrats are emerging victorious — though the Supreme Court has yet to weigh in.
We saw that spirit on full display last Friday night, when the fate of three football programs came down to the flip of a coin.
Texas voters will decide Tuesday whether the state should continue spending $1 billion a year to secure the state’s water supply. Part of that investment will be spent to find new water supply.
Starting on Nov. 1, the food bank will launch several food distribution sites across Houston, providing food to 15,000 federal workers and SNAP recipients each week. The distributions will include protein, produce, dairy and carbohydrates.
Tim Walz, Carol Alvarado, Vicente Fox, Ruth Simmons and Christine Brennan join our biggest TribFest yet, for can’t miss conversations about Texas, our nation and the world
Party insiders said the way the move was handled undercuts Chair Kendall Scudder’s rhetoric about winning back working class voters, who lurched to the right in 2024.
In case you didn't know, Texas continues to dominate when it comes to diversity but another state outranked the Lone Star State for most diverse.
Want to celebrate Oktoberfest like a local? Grab a stein, check out one of the many Houston-area brewery events, and tune in to What’s On Tap Radio Sundays from 3–5 p.m.
They say everything is bigger in Texas, and that’s why you don’t have to go very far to find things to do in Texas. Whatever your interests are, something is going on, and you’ll never get bored.
Reps. Caroline Fairly and James Talarico, along with Texas attorney general candidate Aaron Reitz, also join us to talk Texas’ future this November
Texas country band, 'Kin Faux' is known for honky tonk anthems and heartland ballads. Before their performance in Webster tonight, we got to know them and find out what the future has in store as they trek across the country performing the music they love.
Meteorologists say incredible amounts of moisture in the air fueled a storm that moved slowly over central Texas, creating conditions for fatal flash floods.
“This victory belongs to every crew member, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate who believes in the power of Texas-made media,” Media for Texas said in a joint statement. “We’re proud to say: this is just the beginning. The future of film is Texas. #ComeAndFilmIt”
Terry Virts, a former astronaut known for his travels in space, officially announced his campaign for the U.S. Senate in Texas as a Democrat.
THC will remain on the shelves in smoke shops across Texas after Governor Greg Abbott shot down a bill aimed at banning the element derived from marijuana.
Here’s a closer look at Tanji Patton's conversations with Houston Rapper - Bun B, beloved Enchilada Queen - Sylvia Casares and Chef Lidia Bastianich.
“This victory belongs to every crew member, storyteller, entrepreneur, and advocate who believes in the power of Texas-made media,” Media for Texas said in a joint statement. “We’re proud to say: this is just the beginning. The future of film is Texas. #ComeAndFilmIt”
You’ve probably heard of the popular series “Landman” streaming on Paramount Plus, starring the legendary Billy Bob Thornton as the title character, but did you know it was filmed in Texas?
For some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.
We’re officially less than three weeks away from Selection Sunday, and the outlook for the teams with tournament potential in men’s college basketball is becoming clearer by the day.
South Texas residents living near billionaire Elon Musk's SpaceX launch site will soon decide whether they'll be officially recognized as Starbase, Texas.
In celebration of its 120th anniversary, H-E-B is offering 120 Texans the chance to win free groceries for a year through its Big Game sweepstakes.
Four leading nuclear reactor companies—Kairos Power, Natura Resources, Terrestrial Energy, and Aalo Atomics—are setting up at Texas A&M's Rellis Campus to develop cutting-edge small modular reactor technology.
On Wednesday, the United States Supreme Court will hear oral arguments surrounding the Texas bill that led one of the world’s most visited pornography websites to ban access to Texans.
Texas and Ohio State arrived for the College Football Playoff semifinal game at the Cotton Bowl before the snow expected to hit the North Texas area.
Considering the whirlwind of natural disasters Houston residents have experienced, coupled with ongoing inflation, these results shouldn’t be a surprise.
Anyone who has been a victim of identity theft knows it can easily happen, and a recent study found if you're living in Texas the chances of getting exposed are higher.
The Michelin Guide held its inaugural star ceremony in Texas, awarding stars to top restaurants across the state, including Houston.
Have you ever heard of an ocelot? Much like their size, their remaining population is small. Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera chatted with Peter Gros, wildlife expert and co-host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild about the efforts to save their habitat and how the Houston Zoo is playing a critical role.
Two neighboring Texas cities illustrate the divide in American politics between the diverse, potential electorate in the country and the actual electorate, which is heavily white and wealthier.
Republicans have a stranglehold on every statewide elected office in Texas and control the state Supreme Court, both chambers of the Legislature and both U.S. Senate seats.
In case you didn't know, Texas continues to dominate when it comes to diversity but another state outranked the Lone Star State for most diverse.
Led by co-pastors Joe and Dawn Weaks, Connection Christian Church, a 118-year-old congregation in Odessa, has transformed while keeping true to its legacy of helping the community.
Despite all the wonderful things Texas has to offer, a recent study is making some bold suggestions about how the Lone Star State looks after its residents living in poverty.
The MICHELIN Guide will debut in Texas, highlighting the state's diverse culinary scene across Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
Everything is bigger in Texas, including the number of residents of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who joined the state's population.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has called for Wildfire Search and Rescue Support units to go to New Mexico as the area deals with wildfires that have claimed two lives.
You’d think a state like Texas, which has been hard-hit by natural disasters would be more than prepared to take on what comes its way, but a recent survey suggests otherwise. So let's fix that with helpful reminders from KPRC 2.
Anime fans in Texas, rejoice! The Lone Star State was ranked in a survey for being the best for cosplay fans and having the highest number of anime conventions as well as having the second-most active cosplay communities.
There is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.
"You better watch it sucker! 😂😂Our water might not be blue, but it is still the beach and we love it!"
Wrestling fans, mark your calendars! The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) announced it will be bringing its prestigious Crocket Cup tag tournament in Texas this May!
Texas Governor Greg Abbott is gearing up for the intense storms projected to hit the Lone Star State this weekend.
U.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign this quarter, surpassing Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 first quarter sum of $6.7 million.
Child care centers are struggling to make ends meet, and a new voter-approved tax credit is a first step toward boosting the flagging system, advocates say.
Buckle up as we explore how the Houston area’s master-planned communities are not just changing the real estate game – they’re dominating it.
The suburbs of Cypress and Katy are stealing the spotlight, topping the charts as the most sought-after locales.
Texas and Florida lead U-Haul growth in 2023: Lone Star State maintains dominance, while the Sunshine State emerges as a top attraction for movers
Adolis García homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached their first World Series in 12 years with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
Jose Altuve hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros, after getting into another bench-clearing scuffle with the Texas Rangers, rallied for a 5-4 victory in a wild and testy Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
