
Harris County leaders urge Texans to check if voter registration is on ‘suspense’ list
Read full article: Harris County leaders urge Texans to check if voter registration is on ‘suspense’ listWith the voter registration deadline Oct. 5 approaching, Harris County officials urge residents to check if their registrations are on the county’s roughly 300,000-person suspense list.

2 Helps You: Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality check
Read full article: 2 Helps You: Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality checkProperty taxes remain a major concern for Harris County homeowners, with higher tax rates translating into higher tax bills for property owners following Thursday’s vote by Harris County Commissioner’s Court to increase the county’s tax rate.

$12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals, ending impasse with the feds
Read full article: $12 billion in Medicaid funds restored to Texas hospitals, ending impasse with the fedsThe announcement ends a nearly year-long dispute with the Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services over the funding to Texas hospitals, which were slated to lose $27 million a day.

Texans fans celebrate return of NFL season with food, music and tailgating
Read full article: Texans fans celebrate return of NFL season with food, music and tailgatingHouston Texans fans returned to Reliant Stadium parking lots to celebrate the season with tailgating featuring food, music, cornhole and community interaction, welcoming even visiting-team supporters.

Texas insurance costs, claims top concerns as residents weigh in with state regulators
Read full article: Texas insurance costs, claims top concerns as residents weigh in with state regulatorsThe cost of insurance is weighing heavily on Texans, with affordability and claims handling emerging as the top concerns in a statewide effort to hear directly from consumers.

Texas has spoken: Which college football fan base is the most obnoxious?
Read full article: Texas has spoken: Which college football fan base is the most obnoxious?A new statewide poll asked Texans which college football fan base they consider the “most obnoxious,” and the answer came down to one of the state’s biggest rivalries.

Tesla opens Cybercab rides to public in Austin, and there’s no steering wheel or pedals
Read full article: Tesla opens Cybercab rides to public in Austin, and there’s no steering wheel or pedalsTesla has officially opened rides in its Cybercab robotaxi to the public in Austin, Texas - a futuristic two-seat vehicle that comes without a steering wheel or pedals.

Texas approved for federal disaster aid after July storms, flooding
Read full article: Texas approved for federal disaster aid after July storms, floodingTexas has been approved for federal disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding that damaged communities across the state in July, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday.

With voters squeezed by high costs, Texas candidates race to claim affordability mantle
Read full article: With voters squeezed by high costs, Texas candidates race to claim affordability mantleIf not carefully vetted, candidates’ proposals to lower costs could exacerbate future affordability issues, experts say.

Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting Tuesday
Read full article: Texas hospitals expect to lose $27 million a day in Medicaid funding starting TuesdayStarting Sept. 1, the Trump administration will withhold about $9.8 billion in extra funding that helps hospitals cover the difference between Medicaid payments and the actual cost of services.

TribCast: The Big Bend border barrier backlash
Read full article: TribCast: The Big Bend border barrier backlashTribCast is joined by state Sen. César Blanco and politics reporter Alejandro Serrano to discuss the growing bipartisan outrage over building border barriers in Texas' largest national park.

New report warns of E. coli contamination in Houston bayous and Texas waterways
Read full article: New report warns of E. coli contamination in Houston bayous and Texas waterwaysAs Texans head to local waterways to cool off during the summer heat, a new report is raising concerns about potentially unsafe levels of bacteria in Houston bayous and waterways across the state.

Texans enter busiest week of training camp with Raiders joint practice, preseason game ahead
Read full article: Texans enter busiest week of training camp with Raiders joint practice, preseason game aheadThe Houston Texans continue training camp after coming off their 27-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Thursday.

New Heritage Society exhibit spotlights Spanish Texas’ role in the American Revolution
Read full article: New Heritage Society exhibit spotlights Spanish Texas’ role in the American RevolutionThe Heritage Society’s new exhibit, 'Spanish Texas During the American Revolution: Life and Legacy, 1775–1783,' highlights the overlooked contributions of Spanish Texas communities to the American War

Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will still be legal on July 31.
Read full article: Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will still be legal on July 31.Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.

Energy agencies want more authority over Texas data centers
Read full article: Energy agencies want more authority over Texas data centersThe request comes after Gov. Greg Abbott directed the Public Utility Commission of Texas and Electric Reliability Council of Texas to further regulate data centers’ use of the power grid.

Texas Stock Exchange begins phased rollout, aiming to challenge Wall Street giants
Read full article: Texas Stock Exchange begins phased rollout, aiming to challenge Wall Street giantsA new stock exchange based in Texas officially begins trading this week, marking the state’s latest push to become a major financial hub.

Thousands of apartments going up thanks to new Texas housing laws. But resistance lingers in the suburbs.
Read full article: Thousands of apartments going up thanks to new Texas housing laws. But resistance lingers in the suburbs.The laws, which make it easier to build apartments, face stiff resistance from North Texas suburbs. State lawmakers vow to force cities to comply.

James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center development
Read full article: James Talarico calls for tighter regulations on data center developmentGina Hinojosa, the Democratic nominee for governor, unveiled her own plan this week and called on Gov. Greg Abbott to take executive action to pause data center development.

Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warn
Read full article: Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warnMD Anderson is a global leader in cancer research, tapping hundreds of foreign-born scientists. Now Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on H-1B visas may limit the talent pool.

Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as heavy rain, flash flood threat continue
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as heavy rain, flash flood threat continueAs rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms continue to threaten much of Texas this week, Gov. Greg Abbott has activated state emergency response resources ahead of the increased risk of flash flooding.

Agent testifies Texans worked out Terrion Arnold, ex-Lions corner who’s facing kidnapping, armed robbery charges
Read full article: Agent testifies Texans worked out Terrion Arnold, ex-Lions corner who’s facing kidnapping, armed robbery chargesAgent: Texans work out former Detroit Lions corner Terrion Arnold as he faces multiple legal charges in Florida

Jamal Hill part of Texans’ linebacker competition: ‘Ready to show the world what I’m capable of’
Read full article: Jamal Hill part of Texans’ linebacker competition: ‘Ready to show the world what I’m capable of’Texans linebacker Jamal Hill is competing for a bigger role heading into his third NFL season

Texans carry nearly $7,000 in average credit card debt. Could a HELOC help?
Read full article: Texans carry nearly $7,000 in average credit card debt. Could a HELOC help?Texans are carrying an average of nearly $7,000 in credit card debt, making the Lone Star State the seventh-worst in the nation for average credit card balances.

Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data shows
Read full article: Texas’ ACA enrollment shrinks by 4% after tax credit expiration, new federal data showsAs of February, 21% of Texans who enrolled in a plan through the federal marketplace did not pay their first premium.

Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.
Read full article: Crypto kiosks were used to scam $56 million from Texans last year. Lawmakers are calling for regulation.Fraudsters are increasingly using the ATM-like machines for fast access to money that’s difficult to trace.

Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in Washington
Read full article: Four years after Dobbs, Texas abortion-rights advocates struggle to break through in WashingtonJust 2% of Texas voters call abortion the state’s most pressing problem. Advocates are reframing the issue as one of reproductive healthcare that affects families’ pocketbooks.

Doctors warn swimmers about risk of flesh-eating bacteria in Houston-area beaches, lakes, and ponds
Read full article: Doctors warn swimmers about risk of flesh-eating bacteria in Houston-area beaches, lakes, and pondsAs Texans head to the beach and lakes this summer, health experts are urging swimmers to take extra precautions against a rare but potentially life-threatening infection caused by flesh-eating bacteria.

What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizens
Read full article: What Texas can learn from Japanese cities that give technology to its senior citizensAs Texas focuses on digital literacy for its elder residents, some Japanese cities are gifting low-cost devices to its older population so family can better monitor them.

Texans rookie Keylan Rutledge an ‘inner kid’ again at Great Wolf Lodge, helping Houston Boys & Girls Club
Read full article: Texans rookie Keylan Rutledge an ‘inner kid’ again at Great Wolf Lodge, helping Houston Boys & Girls ClubTexans rookie center Keylan Rutledge gives back to Houston Boys & Girls Club at Great Wolf Lodge

Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.
Read full article: Texas stopped funding gambling addiction programs years ago. A surprising donor is helping fill the void.A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands will help a nonprofit address treatment needs in Texas, where a state law set up a “compulsive gambling program” that is no longer funded.

TribCast: How big of a threat is screwworm?
Read full article: TribCast: How big of a threat is screwworm?In this week’s episode, the TribCast team talks to Phillip Kaufman, head of Texas A&M’s entomology department, and Josh Winegarner from the Texas Cattle Feeders Association about the arrival of screwworm in Texas.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates FIFA over World Cup ticket seat complaints
Read full article: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton investigates FIFA over World Cup ticket seat complaintsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into FIFA over allegations that the organization misled fans about the location and quality of seats sold for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

Can your dog or cat get screwworm? Here’s what experts say about the risk to pets and people
Read full article: Can your dog or cat get screwworm? Here’s what experts say about the risk to pets and peopleAs Texas officials ramp up efforts to stop the spread of the New World screwworm, many Texans are wondering whether the flesh-eating parasite could affect their families and pets.

An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.
Read full article: An unprecedented data center boom means new challenges for Texas. Find out what’s planned near you.A Texas Tribune analysis identified at least 248 planned data center projects. Opponents fear the projects will spike Texans’ electric bills and make the grid less reliable. But industry representatives say they promise huge economic gains.

Texans All-Pro Will Anderson Jr. holds first football camp in Houston: ‘Awesome camp, the city showed up big’
Read full article: Texans All-Pro Will Anderson Jr. holds first football camp in Houston: ‘Awesome camp, the city showed up big’Texans All-Pro Will Anderson Jr. holds first football camp in Houston: ‘Awesome camp, the city showed up big’

Thinking about starting a family? New study ranks Texas among the worst states to have a baby
Read full article: Thinking about starting a family? New study ranks Texas among the worst states to have a babyFor Texans planning to grow their family, where they live could have a major impact on pregnancy, childbirth costs and access to care.

Texas gas prices drop again ahead of summer travel. Here's what it means for Houston drivers
Read full article: Texas gas prices drop again ahead of summer travel. Here's what it means for Houston driversTexans are getting some welcome relief at the pump just as summer travel season kicks into high gear.

Texans defensive backs Jaylin Smith ‘stronger, faster,’ Jaylen Reed ‘lights out’ poised for second-year growth
Read full article: Texans defensive backs Jaylin Smith ‘stronger, faster,’ Jaylen Reed ‘lights out’ poised for second-year growthTexans corner Jaylin Smith, safety Jaylen Reed poised for second-year jump

Nico Collins grateful for how Texans handled contract with a large raise: ‘It’s a business, at the end of the day’
Read full article: Nico Collins grateful for how Texans handled contract with a large raise: ‘It’s a business, at the end of the day’Texans star receiver Nico Collins got a $27 million bonus as part of upgraded deal: 'It's a business'

Announcing our next round of can’t-miss speakers for September’s TribFest
Read full article: Announcing our next round of can’t-miss speakers for September’s TribFestMarjorie Taylor Greene, Amy Webb, Pete Sessions and Annette Gordon-Reed among newly announced TribFest voices helping us navigate a world in flux.

Source: Further tests for Texans’ E.J. Speed reveals fully torn quad tendon, out for regular season, surgery successful
Read full article: Source: Further tests for Texans’ E.J. Speed reveals fully torn quad tendon, out for regular season, surgery successfulTexans linebacker E.J. Speed has surgery for his partially torn quardriceps, fully torn quardriceps tendon

Houston Gamblers corner, former Texans player Damon Arnette Jr. primed for next NFL opportunity: ‘I’m ready’
Read full article: Houston Gamblers corner, former Texans player Damon Arnette Jr. primed for next NFL opportunity: ‘I’m ready’Former first-round draft pick Damon Arnette Jr. is vying for new NFL opportunity after second season with
Carnival data breach may impact more than 800K Texans. Here’s what experts say you should do now
Read full article: Carnival data breach may impact more than 800K Texans. Here’s what experts say you should do nowA recent Carnival Corporation data breach may have exposed the personal information of millions of passengers, including more than 800,000 Texans. Cybersecurity experts explain how the breach happened and the steps consumers can take to protect themselves from identity theft and fraud.

Carnival data breach may affect thousands of Texans, exposing passport and driver’s license information
Read full article: Carnival data breach may affect thousands of Texans, exposing passport and driver’s license informationTexas travelers who sailed with Carnival could be among those impacted by a newly disclosed cybersecurity breach that exposed sensitive personal information, including passport and driver’s license numbers.

Texans’ Bill Walsh coaching fellowships include Darren Sproles, Jordan Hicks, former DeMeco Ryans teammates
Read full article: Texans’ Bill Walsh coaching fellowships include Darren Sproles, Jordan Hicks, former DeMeco Ryans teammatesTexans add nine Bill Walsh coaching fellows to staff, including former NFL players Darren Sproles and Jordan Hicks

ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime joins KPRC 2 Sports to break down the Houston Texans’ 2026 schedule
Read full article: ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime joins KPRC 2 Sports to break down the Houston Texans’ 2026 scheduleDJ Bien-Aime, who covers the Houston Texans for ESPN, joined KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and KPRC 2 Texans Insider Aaron Wilson to break down the Texans’ schedule for the 2026 NFL season.

How Woody Marks gives back through bowling, sets big goal for Texans: ‘Bull on the ring, be the first’
Read full article: How Woody Marks gives back through bowling, sets big goal for Texans: ‘Bull on the ring, be the first’Texans running back Woody Marks gives back at first annual charity bowling tournament

500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationally
Read full article: 500,000 fewer Texans are on SNAP as participation slips nationallyAdvocates say the federal government’s new work requirements and immigration crackdown has limited food stamp participation. The state says the recent decline is part of normal fluctuations in enrollment.

She’s next: Texans hold girls flag football regional tournament, four teams advance to state championships
Read full article: She’s next: Texans hold girls flag football regional tournament, four teams advance to state championshipsTexans' girls flag football regional championship Saturday as South Houston and Memorial advanced to the state championships

Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers say
Read full article: Seesaw rulings on Texas’ smokeable hemp ban is bad for business, retailers saySome smoke shops say the flurry of court actions since March 31 has already forced them to scale back hours, cut staff and prepare to shut down.

Houston Texans’ new Toro District project raises big questions about public money and traffic
Read full article: Houston Texans’ new Toro District project raises big questions about public money and trafficThe Houston Texans’ planned Toro District in Bridgeland raises questions about taxpayer funding, traffic and infrastructure costs

For Texas GOP, immigration politics show signs of fading potency
Read full article: For Texas GOP, immigration politics show signs of fading potencyTexas voters have listed immigration and border security among their top issues for years, but recent polling found they are less of a priority than at any point in recent history.

Texans, Oilers connect at Kirkwood restaurant opening
Read full article: Texans, Oilers connect at Kirkwood restaurant openingFormer Oilers player Mac Haik opens restaurant in Energy Corridor with attendees including Dan Pastorini, Wade Phillips, Cris Dishman, Woody Marks, Owen Daniels, Tim Jamison and Kellen Mond

Hantavirus outbreak tied to cruise ship: What Houston-area residents should know
Read full article: Hantavirus outbreak tied to cruise ship: What Houston-area residents should knowHealth leaders stress the risk of hantavirus to the general public remains very low, even as officials continue monitoring an outbreak linked to a cruise ship.

2 Texas residents linked to Atlantic cruise ship exposed to Hantavirus outbreak
Read full article: 2 Texas residents linked to Atlantic cruise ship exposed to Hantavirus outbreakThe Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) says two Texas residents who were aboard an expedition cruise ship linked to a hantavirus outbreak are currently symptom-free and being monitored as a precaution.

Has Texas seen any Hantavirus cases over the years? Here’s what state records show
Read full article: Has Texas seen any Hantavirus cases over the years? Here’s what state records showRecent headlines surrounding a suspected hantavirus outbreak tied to an international cruise ship have renewed public concern about the rare but potentially deadly disease, especially among people still carrying trauma from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Texas AG launches investigation into drone company over data security concerns
Read full article: Texas AG launches investigation into drone company over data security concernsTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a new investigation into a drone company he says could pose a risk to Texans’ privacy and security.




































