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Campaign finance data suggests Republicans may not be rallying around U.S. Senate nominee Ken Paxton
48+ min ago (695+ words) Democrat James Talarico has outraised Paxton in funds 3-to-1. Will John Cornyn supporters make the difference? The November elections are fast approaching, but there are some signs Republicans may not be rallying around GOP Senate nominee Ken Paxton. The major…...
Texas invested billions to fight cancer. Abbott’s H-1B visas restrictions may stall research, some warn
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (1654+ words) MD 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. Texas spent billions recruiting scientists from around the world to turn the state…...
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3390: Big Thicket Preserve
1+ week, 1+ day ago (131+ words) Episode: 3390 Geraldine Watson & The Big Thicket National Preserve. Today, Geraldine Watson & The Big Thicket National Preserve. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: This article is part of the podcast Engines of Our Ingenuity…...
Texas confirms 30 additional 'explosive' diarrhea cases within a week
1+ day, 16+ hour ago (531+ words) State health officials have confirmed 30 new "explosive" diarrhea cases in Texas within a week, as concerns continue to grow. The Texas Department of State Health Services told USA TODAY that there are 98 lab-confirmed domestically acquired cases of cyclosporiasis in the…...
Houston Astros News - MLB
1+ day, 13+ hour ago (61+ words) View the latest in Houston Astros, MLB team news here. Trending news, game recaps, highlights, player information, rumors, videos and more from FOX Sports. Astros host Miami Marlins, look to end home losing streak Red Sox push winning streak to…...
5-year-old boy found dead in Fort Bend County lake following Amber Alert
1+ day, 19+ hour ago (180+ words) The body of Edward Hall, who was reported missing Sunday, was recovered early Monday near his Houston-area home. A 5-year-old boy was found dead early Monday morning in a lake near his home after being reported missing the day before,…...
Number of college loan defaults soar in Texas and the nation
2+ day, 58+ min ago (307+ words) College borrowers in default have ballooned to a national record 9.2 million – up by 4.2 million since April 2025. In Texas, 878,000 are in default, the most of any state. In total, around 878,000 Texans are in default due to college loans. That’s up by…...
Map: Houston-area evacuation zones and routes
2+ day, 11+ min ago (356+ words) Colorado State University’s latest seasonal update trimmed its forecast from the April outlook. HOUSTON - Residents living along the Gulf Coast should have a plan in place in case an evacuation is ordered. In the Houston-Galveston region, officials will issue evacuation…...
Houston star chef reveals new restaurant details and more top stories - AOL
4+ day, 4+ hour ago (235+ words) Editor's note: It's time to catch up on the top Houston news of the week, from high-profile restaurant openings to the return of a foodie favorite event. Get the details on our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend…...
Houston TV news has more family connections than you might think
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (1177+ words) Members of the Treviño and Garvin families are among several Houston TV news relatives who have built careers in broadcast journalism. When it comes to Houston TV news, talent often runs in the family. From legendary anchors to rising reporters,…...