State & National
Strengthening the Texas Power Grid: State Pursues Advanced Nuclear Leadership to Boost Energy Security
Advanced nuclear power plants would allow Texas to avoid future power failures like those during winter storm Uri because they would operate reliably regardless of weather conditions while producing electricity with zero-carbon emissions. Read more
Dec. 01, 2024
Nov. 5 Election Day Voting Locations
Polls open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 5. Read more
Nov. 04, 2024
Sheila Jackson Lee dies after battle with cancer
Sheila Jackson Lee, 74, a prominent Houston Democrat and one of Texas’ longest-serving Congressional members, has died after battling pancreatic cancer. Jackson Lee began her congressional career in 1994 by defeating incumbent Craig Washington. Read more
Jul. 20, 2024
Would be assassin flew drone over fairground before Trump event
According to the Wall Street Journal, the Gunman who attempted to assassinate Donald Trump managed to fly a drone and obtain aerial footage of the western Pennsylvania fairgrounds shortly before the former president's scheduled speech... Read more
Jul. 20, 2024
As CenterPoint nears 100% restoration, Gov. Abbott seeks answers on restoration response
CenterPoint Energy says its crews have restored power to nearly 96% of impacted customers and Governor Abbott is threatening to punish the company for the pace of restoration. Read more
Jul. 17, 2024
Beryl keeps moving closer to Katy
Tropical Storm Beryl's path has shifted to the east, making it more likely that Katy—Fulshear will see its effects. Read more
Jul. 07, 2024
Fort Bend, Waller, Harris added to Beryl disaster declaration list
Fort Bend, Harris, and Waller are now among the120 Texas counties under a disaster declaration ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl. Read more
Jul. 07, 2024
Comcast Texas Commits More Than $1M to Shrink Local Digital Divide in 2024
Comcast Texas, the Houston area's largest internet service provider, is committing more than $1 million to shrink the local digital divide this year by supporting digital skills training programs, adding more Wi-Fi connected Lift Zones and providing Read more
Mar. 12, 2024
Early Voting locations, times and sample ballots
Early voting begins today and runs thorough March 1, in the State of Texas Republican and Democratic primary elections. Read more
Feb. 20, 2024
Katy, Richmond, Houston and Sugar Land Residents Sentenced for COVID Fraud
Six men scammed more than $20 million of Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) funds from the Small Business Administration (SBA), and now they are headed to prison. Read more
Feb. 13, 2024