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5+ hour, 41+ min ago  (743+ words) By JIM VERTUNO, DEBORA REY and THOMAS PEIPERT That's right: There's a beef about beef between two of the top cattle-raising areas of the world, where steak is deeply ingrained in diet and culture. Texas ranks No. 1 in the United…...

9+ hour, 2+ min ago  (1047+ words) Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections. Thousands of people filled the stands of the Hilliard…...

3+ day, 1+ hour ago  (481+ words) Similar swimming lessons for all ages are available at YMCA locations across the greater Houston area. Jeff Ives stood with only his head visible in the shallow end of the Fort Bend Family YMCA's outdoor pool. One by one, the…...

14+ hour, 37+ min ago  (157+ words) Jun 29, 2026 at 03: 46 AM EDT The number "8647" has been spotted inside Texas" exhibit at the Great American State Fair, part of the wider America 250 celebrations marking the United States" 250th anniversary. Its appearance in the exhibit comes after similar sightings elsewhere, although…...

1+ day, 6+ hour ago  (208+ words) Typical June heat continues across Houston through the weekend and again for Monday's World Cup Match. Highs stay in the 90s with heat index values above 100 each afternoon, so fans heading to the stadium or FIFA Fan Fest should plan for…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago  (1784+ words) Jackie Chesnutt props up a sign next to a leaking oil well operated by Core Petro on her property near Knickerbocker. Jackie Chesnutt poses for a portrait on her property in Tom Green County. She has documented pollution from oil…...

5+ day, 17+ min ago  (442+ words) Jun 25, 2026 at 01: 07 AM EDT Texas A&M's run to the College Football Playoff felt a little premature for head coach Mike Elko in his second season. The Aggies' best win of the season came in a 41-40 thriller on the road…...

1+ day, 23+ hour ago  (130+ words) HOUSTON - Entry to Houston's FIFA Fan Festival is paused for Saturday after reaching capacity. The Houston FIFA committee announced just before 5 p. m. that the Fan Festival had reached capacity of 7, 500 people. Organizers are not allowing others into the festival area until…...

3+ day, 22+ min ago  (567+ words) The planned development would span 170 acres on the west end of Galveston Island with hundreds of housing units, a lagoon pool and lazy river. In a 4-3 vote Thursday night, the Galveston City Council approved zoning exemptions for a development that…...

3+ day, 4+ hour ago  (263+ words) The National Weather Service warns the dust, expected to reach the Houston area late Sunday or early Monday, could cause allergies and potentially be unhealthy for those with underlying health conditions. A plume of Saharan dust is on its way…...