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City of Houston opens homeless service center ahead of World Cup matches
Mayor Whitmire says the facility plans to shelter at least 200 people while other avenues for permanent housing are being explored.
Texas hemp ban enforceable while legal challenge plays out, court rules
The ban on many hemp products being sold in Texas can be enforced while a legal challenge plays out, a court has ruled.
GOP leaders shunned Bo French for racist posts. Now they want him to regulate Texas’ oil and gas
After Bo French asked his social media followers whether Jews or Muslims were a “bigger threat to America,” Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick called for him to step down from his position at the Tarrant County GOP. Patrick is now backing French in his bid to be the next Texas......
Target voluntarily recalls some baby wipes due to potential contamination
Target is recalling a number of baby wipes due to a potential bacterial contamination.
2 new cases of screwworm found in Texas; Canada blocks Texas livestock imports
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Monday confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm in Texas, widening a multi-agency response that has already triggered international trade restrictions....
Arlington says it's ready for the World Cup — and the legacy the Beautiful Game will leave behind
Arlington will host nine matches — the most of any city. Officials say they're ready, both for the tournament and the way it could shape the popularity and culture around soccer in America....
New cases of flesh-eating parasite confirmed hundreds of miles away from initial discovery
U.S. Department of Agriculture said Monday that two additional cases of New World screwworm were confirmed in Texas, bringing the total number of cases to four....
Two more Texas screwworm infections found in animals far apart, USDA says
The USDA has announced plans to increase sterile fly production in plants outside the U.S. while it builds a fly factory in Texas.
Today on Texas Standard: Big Bend border wall plans upend vital park changes
Big Bend is one of the more remote and less-visited national parks in the country. But it's been getting some national attention in recent months: Federal officials have faced scrutiny over constantly changing plans to construct a border wall through the protected region,......
Bob Packwood, former Oregon senator who resigned after scandal, dies
Bob Packwood, a former Oregon Republican senator whose career ended after multiple allegations of sexual harassment, has died at 93.
For pregnant mothers in Philadelphia, they can receive a 'Home From Shana'
For pregnant mothers in Philadelphia, A 'Home from Shana' is a place where they can call home in times of dire need.
Carjacking murder suspect accused of killing Houston father during stolen truck confrontation
A man has been charged with murder after reportedly killing a Houston father following a carjacking Saturday afternoon.
More than 91,000 fans attended Argentina-Honduras soccer match at Texas A&M's Kyle Field
Tens of thousands of fans packed College Station to watch the reigning defenders of the 2026 FIFA World Cup trophy play at Kyle Field.
Sixth-grader finds 85-million-year-old fossil on club field trip
Corbin Bullard didn’t know exactly what he’d found while on a field trip with his 4-H Geology Club, “but I knew that it was something big."
USDA secretary to unveil response plan after screwworm detected in South Texas
Federal officials are preparing a response after two cases of the New World screwworm were confirmed in Zavala County, prompting a disaster declaration in Texas....
Texas' health care workforce has increased 123% in 30 years. State officials say it isn't enough
Health care is the largest and fastest growing industry in Texas — but the workforce isn't growing fast enough to meet increasing demand. Workforce shortages are getting worse, according to testimony from state officials during a House Committee on Public Health hearing....
Two Texans cleared of hantavirus risk after period of isolation
The two Texas residents monitored for hantavirus have been cleared by Texas Department of State Health Services.
What to know about Artemis III as NASA readies to reveal crew
It won't be the big return of humans on the moon, but Artemis III is a crucial part of the lunar comeback for NASA.
Texas woman who went missing last month found dead, family says
Morgan Williams first vanished following her release from jail last month, with relatives saying the circumstances surrounding her disappearance didn't add up....
Humble-area teen dies days after shooting; suspect now faces new charge
A Humble-area shooting case has taken a major turn after a 19-year-old victim died and prosecutors upgraded charges against the suspect.
Matthew McConaughey to perform at Houston Symphony's season opener
The Texas native and star of the silver screen will narrate the performance of Copland's Lincoln Portrait for one night only.
Huge 7.8 earthquake strikes off the coast of the Philippines
The southern Philippines was rocked Monday morning by a massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake that also triggered concerns about a possible tsunami in the region....
5 people stabbed inside Manhattan’s Penn Station, suspect in custody
Five people were injured Sunday evening in a mass stabbing in a New Jersey Transit waiting area inside Penn Station, authorities said.