The government wants to buy their flood-prone homes. But these Texans aren’t moving.
In Harris County, the flood control district wants to buy properties along the San Jacinto River that have flooded repeatedly. Some residents aren’t leaving.
Trump, Abbott paint gun rights as imperiled at NRA convention
In their speeches, the former president and the Texas governor described the protection of Second Amendment rights as contingent on Trump’s presidential reelection.
Austin will now allow homes on smaller lots in bid to fight housing affordability crisis
City leaders and advocates hope the reforms will increase housing supply and bring down costs. Opponents will likely try to reverse the measures.
Photos: Storms toppled transmission towers, downed trees and blew out windows across Houston area
The severe weather caused widespread damage, killed at least four people and left hundreds of thousands of homes and businesses without power.
Travis County GOP Chair Matt Mackowiak announces run to lead state Republican Party
The political consultant joins a crowded field to replace outgoing Chair Matt Rinaldi when party delegates meet next week.
New occupancy limits in College Station highlight Texas A&M students’ housing woes
A new rule underscores the challenges college students face when looking for affordable housing — and how cities struggle to provide it.
Severe storms kill at least 4 in Houston, cause widespread power outages
More than 870,000 customers were without electricity in and around Harris County, according to poweroutage.us.
Muslim advocacy group sues Abbott saying university executive order violates free speech
Abbott’s executive order directs Texas universities to “review and update free speech policies to address the sharp rise in antisemitic speech.”
Join us for a June 18 conversation on protecting Texas’ coastline
We’ll talk about efforts to protect our coast and what we need to know as we enter another hurricane season.
Gov. Greg Abbott pardons Daniel Perry, officer who killed police brutality protester in 2020
A Travis County jury sentenced Perry to 25 years in prison last year, prompting Abbott to ask the state parole board to review his case.