Judge orders former NFL star Adrian Peterson to turn over assets to pay $12M debt
Former NFL running back Adrian Peterson has been ordered by a Texas judge to turn over personal assets to help pay a debt that has ballooned to more than $12 million.
‘Project Marvel’: City emails show early plans for $3-4B sports and entertainment district in downtown San Antonio
What will it cost to build a new Spurs arena and an entertainment district in downtown San Antonio? Emails from the city show an ambitious price tag as the city tries get the Spurs back to their roots at Hemisfair.
Pavin Smith homers in first 3 at-bats, has 8 RBIs in Diamondbacks' 12-6 win over Astros
Pavin Smith homered in first three at-bats for his first multi-home run game and drove in a career-high eight runs, helping the Arizona Diamondbacks rout the Houston Astros 12-6 on Sunday night to end a three-game losing streak.
Tropical system expected to strengthen near Mexico and Texas and bring heavy rains, forecasters say
The National Weather Service says a tropical system in the southwestern Gulf of Mexico was expected to strengthen this week into a tropical storm and dump heavy rains onto Mexico and Texas before reaching the U.S. as a potential hurricane.
How we assisted Houston residents in monitoring air quality and reporting pollution
After identifying flaws in the state’s air monitoring, the Tribune hosted workshops to inform Houston Ship Channel communities.
‘I didn’t know which day it was’: Houston’s ‘Mattress Mack’ hospitalized with ‘cognitive’ issues
Houston businessman Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale was hospitalized Saturday with what he described as “cognitive” issues.
Framber Valdez holds Royals hitless through 7, Jose Altuve’s hit in 9th lifts Astros to 3-2 win
Framber Valdez pitched seven no-hit innings and Jose Altuve hit a game-ending RBI double in the ninth to lift the Houston Astros to a 3-2 win over the Kansas City Royals.
Saturday morning surprise! A tale of two Chick-fil-A tables
Sometimes life surprises us in the most unexpected ways, weaving moments of joy, connection, and a sense of divine timing into our lives. On Saturday, August 24th, I experienced such a moment at a Houston-area Chick-fil-A, a place that has been a constant on my grief journey.
State Rep. Shawn Thierry switches to GOP, says Democratic Party has “lost its way”
The Houston Democrat lost her seat amid backlash from primary voters over her support for a GOP bill barring transition-related care for minors.
Judge rejects Ken Paxton’s bid to question leader of Brownsville migrant aid organization
The AG’s office sought to depose the leader of Team Brownsville, which provides water, shelter and basic necessities to asylum-seeking migrants.
Ex-jailer in Mississippi is charged in escape of inmate who had standoff with Chicago police
A former employee of a Mississippi jail has been arrested and charged in the June escape of an inmate who fled to Chicago.
Judge rejects Attorney General Ken Paxton’s attempt to shut down Houston immigrant rights group
Paxton’s office claimed the group broke rules prohibiting political activity by nonprofits, but the judge rejected the case outright.
Man wanted on murder charges is apprehended at Chicago restaurant just blocks from DNC
A man wanted on murder and armed robbery charges has been taken into custody after a 15-hour standoff with police at a Chicago restaurant just blocks from the Democratic National Convention.
Houston's Verlander to come off injured list Wednesday against Boston for first start since June 9
Houston’s Justin Verlander is scheduled to come off the injured list and start the finale of a three-game series against the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday.
It’s not just South Texas. Republicans are making gains with Latino voters in big cities, too.
Republican gains among Latino voters in urban areas could spell big trouble for Democrats’ hopes of turning Texas blue.
A South Texas school district received a request to remove 676 books from its libraries
The request came from a local pastor who is part of a group that trains people to “defend their freedom and liberty.” Other faith leaders have pushed back.
Valdez throws 7 sharp innings, Diaz and Altuve homer as Astros shut out White Sox 2-0
Framber Valdez threw seven sharp innings for his eighth straight win and Yainer Diaz and Jose Altuve homered to help the Houston Astros to a 2-0 victory over the Chicago White Sox.
Daniel Jones picked off twice in 1st game since ACL injury as Giants fall to Texans 28-10
New York’s Daniel Jones threw two interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown in his first action since a season-ending knee injury last year as the Houston Texans beat the Giants 28-10 in preseason action.
Texas AG Ken Paxton sues Houston immigrants’ rights org over political speech
Attorney General Ken Paxton has targeted similar organizations that aid migrants at the border. The lawsuit appears to be the first to focus on political speech and rules that govern nonprofits.
2 toddlers ejected from vehicle after rollover crash in East Houston, authorities say
A two-vehicle rollover crash caused two toddlers’ ejection from one of the vehicles earlier this week in East Houston.
Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ nominee to succeed the late US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Houston’s former mayor is the Democrats’ pick to succeed the late Texas congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee on the November ballot.
Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is the Democrats’ pick for Jackson Lee seat in Congress
Harris County Democratic leaders made their choice to represent the party in the November election.
Texas Rangers find no evidence of efforts to sway 2022 election results in Harris County
One county employee was charged in the probe, however, after investigators said he failed to make sure polling locations had enough ballots.
Texas launches new investigation into Houston's power utility following deadly outages after Beryl
Texas has opened an investigation into a Houston area utility provider over allegations of fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars during its botched response to Hurricane Beryl.
Valdez loses no-hitter with 2 outs in 9th on Seager homer as Astros beat rival Rangers 4-2
Houston pitcher Framber Valdez lost a no-hitter with two outs in the ninth inning when Texas slugger Corey Seager hit a two-run homer in the Astros’ 4-2 victory over the Rangers.
Ted Cruz touts endorsement from Kim Ogg, a Houston Democrat, in bid for crossover votes
Ogg is no darling of the left. She lost her Democratic primary in a landslide election this year after a number of intraparty feuds.
Here are the Democrats seeking to replace U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee
Because Jackson Lee died after winning the Democratic primary, Texas Democratic officials will get to decide who replaces her on the November ballot.
Frontier Airlines pilot arrested at Houston airport, forcing flight’s cancellation
A Frontier Airlines flight that had been set to go from Houston to the Dallas area last week got canceled not because of weather, but because one of its pilots got arrested.
Gov. Greg Abbott sets special election to fill U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat
Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday set a special election to fill former U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee’s seat for the remainder of the term on Nov. 5, the same day as the general election.
Proposed law pushes for tougher migrant detention following Texas girl's killing
Family members of a 12-year-old Houston girl allegedly killed by two Venezuelans who entered the U.S. illegally are supporting legislation that would limit immigration authorities' ability to release immigrants they detain.
Kamala Harris discusses 2024 presidential election at Black sorority event in Houston
Vice President Kamala Harris gave remarks Wednesday night in Houston at Sigma Gamma Rho Sorority Inc.’s 60th International Biennial Boulé.
12-year-old girl who was subject of AMBER Alert has been found, Houston police say
A 12-year-old girl who was the subject of an AMBER Alert has been safely located and reunited with her family, according to the Houston Police Department.
The Rio Grande Valley’s pet population is out of control. Will a proposed limit in one city help?
Local leaders began debating a household limit on the number of pets after two residents were arrested for having 93 dogs and a cat in their home.
Texas senators grill utility executives about massive power failure after Hurricane Beryl
A special committee of the Texas Senate has convened to hear executives from Houston's largest utility provider explain the massive electricity failure that occurred when Hurricane Beryl hit the city on July 8.
Insurance rates could climb for some Texas coastal homeowners, businesses
Homeowners typically pay $2,300 a year for a Texas Windstorm Insurance Association policy. The rate increase would bump premiums by 10%.
US Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas fondly remembered as she lies in state at Houston City Hall
Houston area residents are remembering longtime U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee of Texas as an advocate for human rights and for her community.
Biden and Harris to visit Houston this week to pay respects to Sheila Jackson Lee
Biden will travel to Houston on Monday and Harris will attend a Celebration of Life Service on Thursday. The trip will mark Harris’ third visit to Texas in the past month.
Texas teachers stand behind Kamala Harris after years of feeling targeted, neglected by Republicans
At a gathering for teachers in Houston, educators saw Harris as a potential ally at a time when conservatives push for changes in Texas classrooms.
Texas deaths from Hurricane Beryl climb to at least 36, including more who lost power in heat
A rising number of heat-related deaths in Texas among residents who lost power during Hurricane Beryl has pushed the number of storm fatalities to at least 36.
Harris says she's ready to debate Trump and accuses him of 'backpedaling' from Sept. 10 faceoff
Vice President Kamala Harris has told reporters that she’s “ready to debate Donald Trump.”.
Kamala Harris’ historic candidacy energizes Texas’ Black and Indian American voters
Black and Asian American voters collectively made up just 15% of the turnout in Texas’ 2020 and 2022 elections, according to exit polls.
Harris is propelling her presidential push with a speech to a teachers union already in her camp
Vice President Kamala Harris has blasted Republicans' views on gun control and public education in a speech to the American Federation of Teachers.
51 Texas school districts are not complying with state ban on hairstyle discrimination, ACLU says
At least one school district, Tolar ISD in North Texas, told the ACLU it would update its policies to comply with the CROWN Act.
Houston candidates pitching themselves to replace the late Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee on November ballot
At least three Democrats are considering bids for the Houston-area seat. But Texas Democratic officials — not voters — will decide who will be on the November ballot.
CenterPoint Energy restores electricity to all customers
Nearly two weeks after Beryl tore through Houston, CenterPoint Energy says everyone that can get power in their homes or business should have it back now, according to CNN.
Houston-area US congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee dies at 74
The family of Houston-area Democratic congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee, who has been an elected public servant for 35 years, announced her death Friday evening. She was 74.
Residential solar is growing in Texas amid worries about reliable power during events like Hurricane Beryl
In Harris County, more federal money is available to help low- and moderate-income residents install rooftop solar.
Texans legend Andre Johnson receives Pro Football Hall of Fame gold jacket
Former Houston Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson received his jacket ahead of becoming the first Texans player to be inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
San Antonio Brahmas select former UTSA wide receiver Joshua Cephus in UFL College Draft
For former University of Texas at San Antonio wide receiver Joshua Cephus, who signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars in April, the Brahmas now own the rights to him if he were to get cut or released.
‘I feel for them’: SAPD officer describes helping Houston residents recover from Hurricane Beryl
Nearly two dozen San Antonio police officers have returned from Houston after helping residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Beryl.
San Antonio businesses step up to help in aftermath of Hurricane Beryl
Mireles Party Ice has sent nearly 1,000,000 pounds of packaged ice to the greater Houston area, sending packages to groups like the Texas Dept. of Emergency Management and the Red Cross.
Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residents
Houston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city.
Anger over Houston power outages after Beryl has repair crews facing threats from some residents
Houston’s prolonged outages following Hurricane Beryl has some fed-up and frustrated residents taking out their anger on repair workers who are trying to restore power across the city.
Jake Traylor, son of UTSA head football coach, shields fellow reporter during shooting at Trump rally
Jake Traylor, the son of UTSA head football coach Jeff Traylor, showcased bravery after shielding some of his colleagues when the gunfire broke out at Donald Trump’s campaign rally on Saturday.
Texas governor criticizes Houston energy as utility says power will be mostly restored by Wednesday
The Houston area’s main utility company says it expects to have power restored to most residents by Wednesday.
Texans heading into a second week without electricity are battling heat, frustration and boredom
More than 200,000 CenterPoint Energy customers without power struggle with the heat one week after Hurricane Beryl swept through southeast Texas.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott demands answers as customers remain without power after Beryl
With around 270,000 homes and businesses still without power in the Houston area almost a week after Hurricane Beryl hit Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott says he’s demanding an investigation into the response of the utility that serves the Houston area.
Abbott reprimands CenterPoint and calls for an investigation into the utility’s response to Beryl blackouts
Abbott demanded that the utility company produce a plan by the end of July outlining how it will improve power reliability ahead of future storms.
After Beryl, Houston-area farmers pull together to face unique challenges
The misery of Houston’s lasting power outages extend beyond the big city and onto surrounding farms and ranches, where everything from animal bedding to feed is harder to come by since Hurricane Beryl turned off the lights.
Semien homers, Lowe’s RBI single in 10th lifts Rangers over Astros 2-1
Marcus Semien hit a leadoff homer and Nathaniel Lowe’s RBI single with two outs in the 10th inning lifted the Texas Rangers to a 2-1 win over the Houston Astros on Saturday.
These Texans are scheduled to speak at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee
Gov. Greg Abbott and Sen. Ted Cruz will be among the Texas Republicans who will address the Republican National Convention beginning Monday in Milwaukee, the Republican National Committee announced Saturday.
No backup required: Texas senior care depends on luck and wits to cope with heat after power outages
There’s no Texas requirement that nursing homes and assisted living facilities keep generators on hand to power air conditioning after storms.
Houston hospitals report spike in heat-related illness during widespread storm power outages
Medical officials in Houston say widespread power outages caused by Hurricane Beryl have flooded area hospitals with patients seeking treatment for heat-related illnesses and carbon monoxide poisoning due to using home generators improperly.
Suspect charged in shooting death of a Houston-area deputy during manhunt after pizzeria assault
A suspect was arrested and charged with the fatal shooting of a Houston-area sheriff’s deputy while police were conducting a manhunt following an assault at a pizzeria, authorities said.
Houston keeps buckling under storms like Beryl. The fixes aren't coming fast enough
As Houston slowly struggles to recover after Hurricane Beryl left millions without power, experts say it's time to rethink how cities are preparing for and responding to weather disasters.
Half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have power into next week
A utility company executive warns that about half a million Houston-area homes and businesses still won't have electricity into next week as wide outages from Hurricane Beryl drag on.
Texas deputy fatally shot during search for suspect in assault on Little Caesars clerk
Authorities in Houston have set up SWAT teams to catch a suspect they say fatally shot a sheriff’s deputy in an apparent ambush.
CenterPoint exudes chaos, but also appears to be restoring power faster than it previously has
According to state filings, the utility is restoring power at a relatively quicker pace than after prior storms. Texans are still fed up.
Beryl power outages crowd hospitals, delay new admissions
In Houston, discharged patients remain in an arena to avoid powerless homes. Some 70 miles north, Livingston’s hospital is one of 17 in the state relying on a generator because of Hurricane Beryl power outages.
Hundreds of thousands are still without power in the Houston area. Here's how it happened
Hundreds of thousands of people in the Houston area likely won't have power restored until next week, as the city swelters in the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl.
Insurers hike rates as extreme storms like Beryl proliferate, bringing forecasts for fatter profits
Destructive storms like Hurricane Beryl that knocked out power to 3 million homes and businesses in Texas are growing more frequent and intense, and insurers are jacking up rates in response.
Pressure mounts on Houston power company to quickly restore service as city sweats after Beryl
Houston’s primary utility company has come under mounting pressure over its response to Hurricane Beryl.
Frustrations mount in the Houston heat after Beryl moves on and leaves millions without power
Frustration is mounting that Houston appeared to buckle under a storm not as powerful as previous ones.