Gov. Greg Abbott calls for ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods
Abbott previously outlined a broad regulatory framework around data centers amid backlash from rural communities around their impact on residential neighborhoods.
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How to Find Free Food in The Woodlands: Pantries, SNAP & WIC
Search 567,859+ verified resources for food, healthcare, and housing — all 50 states, DC, and US territories. Free. A practical guide for The Woodlands: pantries, SNAP, WIC, the 211 referral line, and how to use the free Feed America directory at feedam.org.
Rapper IDK on connecting culture, music, and history on a global scale through 'Son de L'amour'
'Son de L'Amour,' was a first-of-its-kind cultural experience celebrating Juneteenth and Fête de la Musique with rapper IDK and Indigo.
Daughters of the American Revolution celebrate America's 250th
The DAR is honoring the nation's milestone with a colorful tribute and a mission to share the stories behind our country's beginnings.
SkyEye13 shows overturned heavy truck prompting mainlane closure along North Freeway SB at West Road
A crash involving an overturned heavy truck prompted all main lanes to close along the southbound lanes of IH-45 North Freeway at West Road on Wednesday afternoon.
Lost load blocks North Freeway traffic near Aldine area
The incident is impacting the southbound lanes of I-45 near West Road.
Hello Houston (July 1, 2026)
Today: We discuss a new report on how SNAP restrictions are affecting recipients, talk with James Beard Award-winning chefs Evelyn Garcia and Henry Lu, find out about Houston’s hidden coffee gems, and more.
Lanes reopened after deadly 18-wheeler crash on 1-10 near Eldridge, Transtar shows
Traffic in the area was backed up to Fry Road as crews worked to clear the 18-wheeler crash that happened just after 5 a.m Wednesday, HPD said.
Disneyland offering evening park tickets for $59 this summer
Listen up, night owls. The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim is now offering a special evening ticket just for you.
Empire State Building climbers display quote on banner: What does it say?
Two people climbed to the top of the Empire State Building on Wednesday afternoon and unfurled a banner.
Daredevil couple ID'd after being arrested for brazen climb to top of Empire State Building
The couple, who has been identified as Angela Nikolau and Ivan Beerkus, were seen holding a pro-peace banner at the very top of the spire.
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston faces federal lawsuit for alleged pay discrimination
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission is accusing the academic health science center of paying a female worker less than her male counterpart.
16 children rescued from Ohio home where they were living in 'deplorable conditions,' officials say
The suspects as being described as the "grandma, grandpa, father, and mother."
Grocery giant buyout: Kroger agrees to buy family-owned Giant Eagle for $1.25B cash
The Kroger Co. announced Wednesday it has entered a definitive agreement to acquire Giant Eagle, a move that will expand the retail giant’s footprint across five states in the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions.
Trump made $1 billion from crypto, financial disclosure shows
President Donald Trump earned more than $1 billion from his cryptocurrency ventures, according to his personal financial disclosure released on Tuesday.
JUST RELEASED: The Jonas Brothers return as Connect 3 in new 'Camp Rock 3' teaser
JUST RELEASED: The Jonas Brothers return as Connect 3 in a new "Camp Rock 3" teaser. It premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel, next day on Disney+.
Stay cool anywhere: Top portable accessories in 2026 for beating the summer heat
Hot weather heroes: 15 best portable cooling accessories in 2026 for on-the-go relief.
Prison bus flips during crash east of Waco
A Texas Department of Criminal Justice prison bus overturned during a crash just east of Waco.
Abbott wants to prohibit building of data centers in rural Texas neighborhoods
Gov. Greg Abbott called for a ban on data center development in rural Texas neighborhoods during a campaign stop Tuesday night.
Trump vowed to deport 'criminals,' but increasingly those swept up by ICE have no criminal record
An analysis found that between February 2025 and February 2026, more than 38,000 people in Texas without criminal convictions or pending charges were arrested by ICE.
73,000 Texas school choice accounts get funded today, comptroller says
The first funding for Texas school choice accounts will be disbursed Wednesday, according to the state comptroller’s office.
Summer heat remains with rain chances creeping up in July
Increasing moisture levels will lead to higher rain chances as we head into July.
Truck crashes into Atascocita Nothing Bundt Cakes, leaving 1 dead
A woman was killed when a truck crashed into a Nothing Bundt Cakes in Atascocita on Tuesday afternoon, authorities say.
HCSO says deadly crash involving HPD cruiser on Westpark stemmed from chase
A chase suspect is dead following the crash that shut down the southbound lanes early Wednesday morning.
New York elementary school music teacher charged in disturbing murder of sister-in-law
An elementary school music teacher allegedly strangled his sister-in-law to death in a home where they had separate apartments.
July 4th: What's open and closed
As the Fourth of July holiday approaches this Saturday, most major retail chains and restaurants nationwide will remain open, though consumers should prepare for select closures and modified holiday hours.
Service branches partially reinstate vaccine mandate after flu sickens hundreds of trainees
The outbreak at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland started weeks after the military stopped requiring troops to receive flu shots, citing medical autonomy and religious freedom.
Trump says the US doesn't need a trade deal with its neighbors. Farm groups push hard for renewal
An official review of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement begins in July. President Trump already has suggested the U.S. would be better off without it.
Potato chip recall upgraded to highest FDA risk level over salmonella concerns
The chips were initially recalled in May by Utz Quality Foods.
Texas Standard for July 1, 2026: What immigration arrest data tells us about who is being targeted
The Houston Chronicle examined Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrest records and found that after an initial focus on immigrants with criminal conventions or pending criminal charges, ICE increasingly shifted its attention toward people whose only known violation was...
Fort Worth mayor, husband deny conflict of interest over data center lobbying
Mattie and David Parker pushed back on claims that his position as a lobbyist poses ethical concerns.
Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race
Now permitted to spend freely in coordination with GOP candidates, national Republican committees can use their flush war chests to help candidates like Paxton close fundraising deficits.
Houston's best places for happy hour: The Full Menu
In this month's installment of The Full Menu, Houston foodies dish on their favorite places for happy hour food and drink -- or even late-night "reverse" happy hours.
'After the Flood' podcast: Second episode examines why the Texas Hill Country is so vulnerable to flooding
After the Flood, a collaboration of The Texas Newsroom and PBS' Frontline, is an intimate and deeply reported look at the catastrophic Central Texas flooding that killed more than 130 people over the Fourth of July weekend in 2025.
Moana's canoe sailing to the Jersey shore
As the excitement builds for Disney's live-action 'Moana,' fans of the franchise will get a chance to feel closer to the famous wayfinder and voyager.
Red, white, and blue: How to properly display and honor the American flag for the 4th of July
As the U.S. prepares to celebrate 250 years of Independence on July 4, American flags will be flying prominently throughout the country. Here is the proper way to display Old Glory.
4th of July deals and freebies
Many restaurant chains and food establishments are offering special discounts and freebies on July 4 in an effort to sweeten the holiday.
Best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales including patio furniture, bar essentials and more
Here are the best 4th of July 2026 furniture sales to shop right now.
Texans paying half a dollar more for gas this Fourth of July
The average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Texas is $3.30 per gallon, according to AAA.
Police chase ends in Houston crash on SH 6: 1 dead, 2 detained
One person is dead and two others were detained after the vehicle they were in crashed during a police chase near the Mission Bend area, Houston police said.
The John Cooper School announces 39th Annual Golf Tournament and 22nd Annual Signatures Author Series Event
From the fairways of the DBC Golf Tournament to the inspiring conversations of the Signatures Author Series, these beloved annual traditions bring the Cooper community together in support of athletics, the arts, and transformative opportunities for students. The John Cooper...