If you've lived in Houston long enough, the jokes about how the city is always under construction stop getting funny after a while. Now, Houston City Council is trying to make at least one part of the process a little…
At issue was the rule known as “administrative closure,” which gives immigration judges discretion to suspend deportation proceedings in some situations. WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court refused Tuesday to immediately block an immigration-related agreement between the Justice Department and the state…
If you've noticed an excessive number of gas stations in the Greater Houston area, especially crowding residential areas, you're not alone. City officials are now considering new rules to guide where future fuel stations can be built. According to a…
The city’s investment means advancing extensive preservation work on the century-old Imperial Sugar Char House, a historic city landmark, while preparing the site for future redevelopment work. The Sugar Land City Council approved a $15 million infusion of future sales tax…
Voters will start casting their ballots Monday as the first day of early voting begins around the state. A closely watched U.S. Senate race, Gov. Greg Abbott's bid for a fourth term and contests for several other statewide offices are on…
League City voters will have the opportunity to reject Flock cameras in November. League City council members approved a resolution on Tuesday requiring the city to disable Flock Safety cameras within 72 hours if a majority of voters reject them in…
Voters this fall will vote on whether Houston police should deprioritize enforcement of low-level marijuana offenses and ban police from carrying out no-knock warrants.
Updated on: October 20, 2025 / 4:18 PM EDT / CBS News For more than two centuries, amendments have allowed our Constitution to grow with the country. The 13th Amendment, for instance put an end to slavery, while the 19th gave women the vote. It was intended…
November 3, 2024 / 9:56 AM EST / CBS News Colonial Williamsburg, capital of the British colony of Virginia, has been preserved as a sprawling museum. Its mission: that "the future may learn from the past." The crown jewels of Williamsburg, Virginia, are the interpreters,…
Updated on: September 29, 2025 / 9:12 AM EDT / CBS News A government shutdown could begin on Wednesday, halting pay for hundreds of thousands of federal workers and delaying services, as lawmakers remain deadlocked over funding past Sept. 30. The financial impact of a shutdown…
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