Patrick’s proposal would be in addition to a federal program that is set to give American babies $1,000 each to invest in the stock market.

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.

Houston is taking another step toward becoming a filmmaking powerhouse.

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

A recent report from WalletHub named Texas the third least safest state in the U.S. between Florida and Mississippi.

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.

Puff, poof, gone. Many vapes have vanished from store shelves across Texas.

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

A new survey from WalletHub is shedding some uncomfortable light on our overall health care in Texas.

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.

Summer is in full effect, and with travel plans underway, a recent survey revealed you might not have to travel too far!

“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?

It seems like an easy answer, but even recent, notable films that are supposed to be set in Texas, like "Hit Man" and "The Iron Claw," were filmed in Louisiana.

Headed for record breaking temperatures this week

We’re not done with the rain just yet. Check out how much rainfall SE Texas could get after

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.

In the year following the largest wildfire to every burn in Texas history, Texans across the state have learned many lessons.

Everything may be bigger in Texas, but apparently, risk-taking isn’t one of them.

Texas was ranked the 5th worst state for women, a jump since 2024 when Texas was ranked 7th.

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.

There are at least 75,710 sex offenders living in the Lone Star State. There are several ways you can check if someone is a sexual offender or if one lives in your neighborhood.

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.

Yikes! It looks like Texas needs to hit the books after a recent study named the Lone Star State among the least educated states in the country.

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.

Gator Country in Beaumont, Texas, is no stranger to extreme weather. From floods to hurricanes, they’ve seen it all.

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.

Texas quarterback and Texas native Quinn Ewers once played for Ohio State.

Texas Republicans are poised to pick the statehouse lower chamber’s next leader this weekend.

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 2024 CMA Awards featured notable moments, particularly highlighting Texas figures.

The Michelin Guide held its inaugural star ceremony in Texas, awarding stars to top restaurants across the state, including Houston.

Recent gains made by Democrats in past elections were wiped out, as Donald Trump, Ted Cruz and other Republicans won by wide margins.

State data shows just two of Texas’ most populous counties have surpassed their voter turnout rate in 2020.

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.

The study claims the odds of seeing a ghost in Texas

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.

As Women’s Equality Day approaches, a new report from the personal finance website WalletHub reveals troubling news for Texas.

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.

Cruz now has a cash advantage, with $12.1 million cash on hand compared to Allred’s $10.4 million.

Despite everyone and their mom cranking up the A/C during the brutal summer heat, WalletHub says Texas has the 4th lowest energy costs in the country.

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.

Discover the best dishes to eat in Texas according to Food Network's top picks.

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.

Everything is bigger and better in Texas, and a recent study confirmed this about our state’s economy.

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 has reached a settlement with one of the most visited pornographic websites on the internet.

Enjoy the great outdoors this spring with destinations cross Texas.

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.

A report by WalletHub says Texas is the 15th best state to work from home and had the 3rd highest rank for living environment.

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.

Willie Nelson’s Fourth of July Picnic is two-stepping out of Texas to the Philadelphia area.

Here’s some information about each of the Texas teams in March Madness

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.

Ideas to get your 2024 Texas adventure planning started

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

Texans may face a dry start to 2024 unless they act quickly.

At a recent conference that featured a sitting state senator, so-called “TEXIT” supporters celebrated their movement’s incremental gains.

The Texas Rangers are back in the World Series for the first time since twice being within one strike of winning the 2011 title.

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.

Everything is certainly bigger deep in the heart of Texas this baseball postseason.

Everything is certainly bigger deep in the heart of Texas this baseball postseason.

Home to more than 260,000 people, the West Texas town of Lubbock is no stranger to passing local laws by petition. In 2021, residents overwhelmingly approved a local ban on abortion.

The must-pass package of legislation known as the farm bill, which is renewed every five years, funds critical crop insurance and loans to farmers and food to low-income families.

The fifty picks, which comprise the “places in the United States that we’re most excited about right now,” include four Texas businesses that showcase the diversity of the Lone Star State’s gastronomy. Among them are two Mexican restaurants, a Malaysian food stall, and a Southern eatery.

The Houston Astros made quite a powerful statement while slugging themselves back to the top of the AL West.

Mauricio Dubón and Jose Altuve twice hit back-to-back home runs, rookie catcher Yainer Diaz had a three-run shot to cap Houston’s big seventh inning, and the Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 13-6.

The announcement came uncommonly early — five years before the convention to select the GOP nominee for the 2028 election cycle.

Weeks before the COVID-19 pandemic swept into Texas, a biologist found a dead bat covered in a white fungus — the state’s first official case of white-nose syndrome. Now, scientists are on a mission to understand how many bats have been lost.

Republicans like Sen. Ted Cruz and Democrats like Rep. Colin Allred — opponents in the 2024 election — propose streamlining environmental reviews to promote investment and expansion by chipmakers.

The Lone Star State is widely known for its delicious barbecue and, according to the New York Times, Houston is a hub for several restaurants known for its grilled cuisine.

There’s an alternative to a European vacation right here in Texas -- or something.

This is what you need to know after a busy week of Houston traffic.

The federal Farm Bill is must-pass legislation that Congress debates every five years. It includes billions of dollars in farm subsidies and pays for food assistance programs.

Texas was the state that had the most congenital syphilis cases in the United States with 680 cases, according to a 2021 report published in April by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.