Boy, 5, dies amid floods in Southeast Texas; storms ease but risks remain
Forecasters expect storms to begin tapering off but some roads remain closed due to flooding. Full Story
Forecasters expect storms to begin tapering off but some roads remain closed due to flooding. Full Story
The Republican senator and congressman introduced a bill that would expand a federal aid program to pay ranchers when pregnant cattle are killed in disasters. Full Story
The tropical shrubs have been spreading north and growing more abundantly as climate change makes temperatures warmer. Scientists are unravelling what that means for coastal habitats. Full Story
Thousands of residents have either evacuated or are now under shelter orders. Full Story
East Texans tried to reach their homes by boat and kayaks Saturday. Others remained pessimistic that the water would recede soon. Full Story
A ballot proposition would have instructed police not to arrest people who have four ounces or less of marijuana. Full Story
Cook will fill John Whitmire’s unexpired term — but will face Johnson again in a Democratic primary runoff for a full four-year term. Full Story
Dozens of evacuees, including the elderly and barefoot children, crowded in an old school building Friday, praying for clear skies on Monday. Full Story
A federal lawsuit asserts that the Texas agency terminated a state prison clerk who refused to remove a head covering in line with her Ifa faith. Full Story
Cuellar was expected to cruise to reelection. Now he’ll need to rely on support from local and national Democratic leaders to help him overcome scandal. Full Story
Since Sunday, multiple rounds of rainfall have soaked the region, causing rivers and creeks to swell and rise out of their banks. Full Story
Cuellar said he and his wife, Imelda, are innocent, and that he is still seeking reelection this November. Full Story
Natural disasters — including winter storms, hurricanes, extreme heat, wildfires and droughts — can happen at any time. Preparation is key to staying safe during an emergency. Full Story
An American Civil Liberties Union of Texas attorney and a UT-Austin professor discussed how free speech has been protected and challenged in campus protests, and what we should all learn from the last few weeks. Full Story
Many students participating in pro-Palestinian demonstrations fear their involvement might affect their plans for after college. Full Story
Despite several daily and systematic challenges, the Liberty County community is home to industrious entrepreneurs from across the Latin American diaspora. Full Story
In the state’s larger counties, voters can now elect people to the agencies that appraise property values. Full Story
A lack of air support and ineffective coordination hurt efforts to contain this year's Panhandle fires, the committee said. Full Story
The Travis County attorney hasn’t “seen a single weapons charge or an assault charge” despite school officials’ insinuations of planned violence. Full Story
Parts of Harris County, including The Woodlands, were under flood warnings Thursday. Full Story