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Harris County gets one-year extension to use federal funds for post-Harvey flood bond projects
22+ min ago (538+ words) Harris County has received a one-year extension to use federal funds for delayed post-Hurricane Harvey flood bond projects. In a video announcing the extension to use the federal funding on Monday, Texas General Land Office Commissioner Dawn Buckingham blamed Harris…...
Houston Astros rebound from 11 games under.500 and win AL West despite finishing 81-81
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (465+ words) And they won the AL West for the fifth time in six years. “It’s been a roller coaster of a season, but just to be here and know that the division is back in Houston, that the crown is back,…...
AI stokes fears, but can be a boon for the disabled community. Here???s how else it???s impacting Texans
1+ hour, 13+ min ago (169+ words) From smart glasses to concerns over rouge AI agents, this Texas Standard special takes a look at this new tech frontier — and a glimpse at what may be over the horizon. As Texas has become the Wild West for data…...
Barbers Hill ISD built a $200 million education foundation, now its structure is under scrutiny
3+ hour, 31+ min ago (1721+ words) For nearly 20 years, Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole pursued an unconventional strategy to grow the district’s finances. Lawmakers are now questioning the foundation’s aggressive investments, unusual structure, and potential conflicts of interest. When Greg Poole first became superintendent of…...
Houston's Madi Schwanbeck a lesson in courage, persistence
11+ hour ago (697+ words) Sep. 28—HOUSTON, Minnesota — It was the kind of news that shook the Schwanbeck family to its core. On March 3, 2026, Madi Schwanbeck, the middle of three sisters, was diagnosed with stage-two anaplastic large cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. The Houston freshman had it…...
Heavy rain, flash flooding possible in North Texas this week. Here’s the latest
16+ hour, 53+ min ago (262+ words) North Texas will see a threat of flash flooding this week as several rounds of heavy rain are expected. There will be low chances for storms in the afternoon on Monday, Sept. 28, although most areas are expected to stay dry,…...
Houston Stand Down gearing up for 33rd annual event this Friday
45+ min ago (193+ words) HOUSTON – On Friday, Houston Stand Down will be holding its annual event focusing on serving those who served. The event, which is put on by Career Gear Houston, targets veterans of all backgrounds, with a focus on providing various services…...
Houston Texans Announce The Launch Of Hustle Town Studio
18+ hour, 17+ min ago (254+ words) Created to identify, develop and produce premium stories for audiences across film, television, music, streaming and emerging platforms, Hustle Town Studio will pursue projects spanning football and non-football subjects, with a focus on compelling characters, unique access and culturally relevant…...
Talarico vs. Paxton Texas Senate race tightens as new poll drops
13+ hour, 7+ min ago (131+ words) A new poll finds that Democrat James Talarico is holding a slight lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate in Texas. A BIG DATA POLL conducted Sept. 24–26 found Talarico ahead of Paxton among registered Texas voters, 43.6% to…...
Hurricane Polo's moisture heads for Texas. Here's where rain will hit
13+ hour, 56+ min ago (867+ words) Hurricane Polo is headed toward Mexico, but its biggest impact for Texas will come after the storm moves inland and sends a surge of tropical moisture north into the Southwest. According to the latest advisory from the National Hurricane Center,…...