Texas Tech fans prove they can win without the tortillas

A week after Texas Tech banned its signature tortilla-throwing tradition, Red Raider fans showed they didn’t need flying flour to make Jones AT&T Stadium light up. On Saturday, No. 14 Texas Tech shut out Oklahoma State 42–0 in a statement rebound...

Houston Food Bank hosts event to help federal employees not being paid during government shutdown

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- We are now four weeks into the second-longest government shutdown in U.S. history. We've seen delays and cancellations across travel, economic growth, and benefits. For the tens of thousands of federal workers in our area,...

Texas Wesleyan Rams Face 3-0 Sweep Against Nelson University Lions

The Texas Wesleyan Rams faced their first conference loss of the season, falling to the Nelson University Lions 3-0 in a match that showcased intense competition. The sets concluded with scores of 25-22, 25-17, and 25-20, reflecting the close...

Houston’s viral ‘Brick Lady’ found guilty in $42K GoFundMe theft scheme

HOUSTON – A woman who went viral in 2023 after claiming that a man threw a brick at her head when she wouldn’t give him her number, then raised more than $42,000 through a GoFundMe page, has been found guilty of theft by a Harris County jury. Roda...

Texas Sues Johnson & Johnson for 'Hiding' Tylenol Autism Risks — Billions at Stake in Landmark Case

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched a sweeping legal action against pharmaceutical giants Johnson & Johnson and its spin-off Kenvue, accusing them of concealing evidence that prenatal use of Tylenol (acetaminophen) may increase the risk...

Houston non-profit CEO earns spot on Out100 list

The 2025 Out100 list hits newsstands this week, celebrating the nation's most influential and impactful LGBTQ+ people, and it includes an honoree from Houston. Ian Haddock is founder and CEO of The Normal Anomaly Initiative, a non-profit focused...

Houston dining insiders weigh in on Michelin Guide announcement

On the newest episode of “What’s Eric Eating,” CultureMap editor Eric Sandler seeks perspective on this week’s Michelin Guide announcement from three local experts: Misha Govshteyn, a Houston entrepreneur who’s visited Michelin-starred restaurants...

Texas Supreme Court says judges don’t have to perform same-sex ‘weddings’

News The Texas Supreme Court clarified that a judge refusing to officiate homosexual unions is not a violation of his or her obligation to impartiality. (LifeSiteNews) – Texas judges will not be forced to officiate same-sex “marriages” if doing so...

Sportsball Is Afoot

It’s Halloween week, but that’s not the only ticket in town. While enjoying the spooky festivities, don’t forget there’s plenty happening in the world of sports like the World Series, basketball, hockey, and World Cup tickets. Oh, and that pigskin...

Texas Food Banks Mobilize as Government Shutdown Threatens SNAP

Posted/updated on: October 29, 2025 at 4:48 pm TEXAS – As the federal government shutdown enters its fourth week, food banks across Texas are ramping up emergency response efforts to support families facing missed paychecks and delayed nutrition...

Texas Supreme Court allows judges to decline performing gay marriage ceremonies

AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Supreme Court has approved a rule change permitting judges to decline to perform same-sex marriages, citing religious objections. The decision marks the latest development in a years-long legal and cultural debate over...

Best steakhouses in 50 major cities

The French have their bistros. The English have their pubs. And the Americans have their steakhouses. Going out for a steak has been a pivotal part of American culture for more than a century, but it wasn't always considered a high-class,...

Houston teacher appointed to state Holocaust Commission

Jason Pounds, a Houston Schools english teacher, was appointed by Gov. Mike Kehoe to the Missouri Holocaust Education and Awareness Commission. The commission was created by the Missouri legislature in August 2006 and is part of the Department of...

Texas High School Football Player Put In Hospital After Opponent Blasts Him In Face With His Own Helmet

I’m all for athletes fighting, but this is just ridiculous. In Texas, a junior varsity high school football player will most likely end up suspended for the rest of the year following a skirmish in the middle of the game that reached peak...

Houston Food Bank opens special distribution event for unpaid federal workers

The Houston Food Bank launched a special food distribution center for unpaid federal workers amid the government shutdown. HOUSTON — The Houston Food Bank launched a special distribution center for unpaid federal workers on Wednesday at HISD...

First US crude oil cargo arrives

Cnergyico receives 1 million barrels of WTI at its offshore terminal under new trade arrangementOCAC urged the Special Investment Facilitation Council to intervene and recommend the withdrawal of petroleum and climate support levies on furnace...

Houston mother reunites with missing 14-year-old son, but he still can't come home

The Houston family's emotional reunion ends without resolution after the teen's mysterious disappearance. HOUSTON — Three weeks after 14-year-old Emmanuel Garcia went missing while his mother and sister were selling fruit on a Houston street...

Texas A&M introduces ‘Bucky Ball’ against Northwestern State

New coach Bucky McMillan brings a bushel full of changes to Texas A&M, and the Aggies get their first chance to show off new faces when they host Northwestern State in their season opener Monday in College Station. McMillan totally revamped the...

Texas Supreme Court allows judges to refuse to conduct same-sex weddings

The Texas Supreme Court on Friday, Oct. 24, added a comment to the Texas state judicial conduct code that protects judges who refuse to conduct same-sex wedding ceremonies based on their “sincerely held religious beliefs.” The new comment says...

Texas Ramp Project helps remove barriers for those with mobility issues

TEXARKANA, Texas - An East Texas build team is constructing free wheelchair ramps in Bowie County to allow people freedom in and out of their homes. The group of builders may call themselves "Grumpy Old Men,” but they're hard work is bringing lots...