Sports
Houston Cougars Look to Build on Breakout 2025 Season
The Cougars aim to avoid regression in key areas to continue their rise in the Big 12 Conference.
University of Tulsa Unveils 2026 Football Schedule
Golden Hurricane to face Oklahoma State, Arkansas, and American Conference foes in upcoming season
Astros Counting on Javier's Comeback to Anchor Rotation
Cristian Javier's return from elbow surgery is key for Houston's pitching staff after losing Framber Valdez in free agency.
Lifestyle
More than 100 HISD school buildings may need to be replaced
District projections show aging infrastructure, with over 100 schools potentially needing replacement due to poor facility conditions.
HISD to Close 12 Schools, Hundreds of Teachers Face Uncertain Future
District says teachers rated "Progressing 2" or higher will keep their jobs, but placement decisions won't be finalized until April.
HISD to Notify Teachers at Closing Schools of Job Placements by April 17
As potential school closures loom, HISD outlines how teachers will be reassigned starting with April 17 notifications.
Crime
Unruly Passenger Causes Delta Flight Disturbance at Houston's Hobby Airport
No charges filed after mental health evaluation, as passenger restrained by fellow travelers
Man Charged for Secretly Giving Pregnant Partner Abortion Pill
Authorities say Jon Rueben Gabriel Demeter caused a stillbirth by covertly administering medication without the woman's consent.
Houston Grandmother Killed in Crash by Suspected Drunk Driver
Lakethia Montgomery, 42, died while picking up her son from work; her 3-year-old grandson survived the collision.
Travel
Gulf Coast Cruise Lines Reroute Amid Mexico Safety Concerns
Cruise companies adjust itineraries in response to U.S. State Department warnings about political violence in Mexico.
Texas Governor Urges Caution for Houston Travelers to Mexico Amid Escalating Violence
Abbott calls on Texans to closely monitor federal travel warnings and stay in contact with U.S. officials as violence surges in parts of Mexico.
TSA PreCheck Remains Open as Global Entry Halts in Houston
Travelers experience minimal delays at Houston airports despite program suspensions.
Health
Z Med Clinic Expands Medically Supervised Healthy Living Programs Across Texas
The clinic offers advanced weight loss treatments and personalized care to help patients achieve sustainable health goals.
Houston's Historic Black Hospital to Reopen as County Facility
Riverside General Hospital, originally known as the Houston Negro Hospital, is set to revive its legacy of serving the African American community.
Alcohol Spending Drops as Younger Adults Shift Habits
Bank of America report finds alcohol spending near 40-year lows as consumers, especially younger generations, cut back on drinking
