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The week in politics (July 1, 2026)

Houston flower business owner pleads guilty to filing false tax return after underreporting millions in income

'It provides connectivity': Could an abandoned underpass near downtown Houston see a new life?

City of Houston scales back plans to install power generators as HUD secretary celebrates progress

Impact of immigration ruling (June 29, 2026)

This Week in Texas: Confusion in Fort Bend County, new survey on economy and data centers

US has a strong start while Messi and Mbappé eye records in opening rounds of the World Cup

125 years later, Brooklyn's oldest restaurant Gage & Tollner is still building community

Bringing your data home from the cloud

One city, two barbecue joints: Halletsville eateries find themselves on different paths

17 states take California to court over plastic packaging rules

Maternal healthcare ‘deserts’ leave thousands of Texas women to their own devices

Today on Texas Standard: The growing challenge of maternal healthcare deserts

The week in politics (June 24, 2026)

Trump signals he may pull out of trade agreement with Mexico and Canada, which could impact Texas businesses

What's in store as All-American UH guard Kingston Flemings preps ahead of NBA Draft night

81-year-old Utah couple renews vows at Taco Bell, earns free lunch for life

Gov. Abbott orders Texas agencies to expand trade and workforce training

Man found shot dead outside southwest Houston convenience store, suspect missing, HPD says

Texas hits record 14.4M jobs in May, outpacing national growth

Houston officials announce new efforts to restore historic Riceville Cemetery

Court restores Ohio rules limiting kids’ access to social media

Hunting, fishing license holders possibly affected by cyberattack, TPWD says

‘The Grinch’ sequel in the works with Jim Carrey returning: Reports

What's open and closed on Juneteenth 2026

Today on Texas Standard: Rural Texas pushes back on data centers

Father's Day 2026 food deals and discounts

Part museum and part store, the Oddporium specializes in oddities and collectibles

Outdoor retailer closing nearly 60 stores amid bankruptcy

Wisconsin beagle research facility that drew protests is closing as rescue group takes in dogs

Mangione back in court Tuesday after secret hearing held

Despite Strait of Hormuz reopening, gas prices could remain elevated

Gov. Greg Abbott spells out vision for fourth term at Republican state convention in Houston

Baby formula sold at Target recalled after multistate infant botulism outbreak

Recalled infant formula tied to multi-state botulism outbreak

Japan national team, fans ready for opening World Cup tilt

Over 250,000 pool toys recalled over an impalement risk

On The Border restaurant to close all corporate Texas locations on Friday

Coffee makers sold at Walmart, Amazon recalled after burn injuries

Former Turkey Leg Hut co-owner pleads guilty to role in arson scheme

Ex-Turkey Leg Hut owner admits to hiring arsonists to burn down bar, feds say

Restaurant owner faces backlash after saying he’d prefer to hire men over women

A restaurant owner’s comments about his preference for hiring male servers over women have sparked outrage and plans for a protest in Wisconsin.

Texas rule targeting smokable hemp is back in effect, but enforcement is unclear

Texas funeral fraudster Javian Major sentenced to 2 years in prison after violating probation

Chipotle offers BOGO deal to anyone wearing this in-store

In honor of the World Cup, Chipotle is offering a buy one, get one free entree to fans wearing soccer jerseys in-store for one day only.

Texas rule targeting smokable hemp is back in effect

Dined Out & Did Good: Houston Restaurant Weeks presents $1,651,698 to Houston Food Bank, returns August 1–September 7

Track meet stabbing trial day 7: Defense, prosecution offer competing narratives during closing arguments in Karmelo Anthony case | Live updates

OpenAI files confidential SEC paperwork for IPO, opening the door to a Wall Street debut

Testimony ends after 4 days, closing arguments set in trial of fatal Texas track meet stabbing

Federal judge strikes down Trump's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas

Hibbett Sports owner plans to close 175 underperforming stores in major North American reorganization

Houston's iconic Picos isn't done yet as search for new home continues

Houston diners still have a few chances to visit Picos before its Upper Kirby location closes. The restaurant is also working on what comes next.

How grocery stores influence neighborhoods (June 8, 2026)

Mike Rawlings: Businesses are leaving Downtown Dallas because they’ve lost confidence in City Hall

Sherpa left behind on Everest survives 6 days with no food, oxygen

Beef prices at an all-time high, as Texas restaurant owners try to stay afloat

Target baby wipes recalled over possible bacterial contamination

Prosecutor tells jury that teen's killing at a Texas track meet was murder, not self-defense

Duck N Bao closes original Cypress location