Texas

CenterPoint Energy has increased its electricity rate by nearly 1.5 cents per kilowatt-hour, resulting in an average bill increase of $13.50 for residential customers using 1,000 kilowatt hours of electricity. The new rate adjustment, effective September 1, raises the charge for power transmission and delivery from 4.4393 to 5.7889 cents per kWh. This increase comes […]

Elon Musk is pushing to be involved in a multibillion-dollar tunnel project in Houston aimed at mitigating flooding in the area. The project, which has been extensively studied by local flood experts, involves the construction of pipelines to divert floodwaters to the Gulf during storms. Musk’s company, Boring Co., has proposed building narrower tunnels for […]

The 9/11 Heroes Run 5K welcomes runners, ruckers, and walkers of all ages and fitness levels to honor the heroes of September 11th and those who stepped up to serve in the wars that followed. Here to talk about it is Alyssa Olguin, Travis Manion Foundation Central Region Coordinator, Greg Fremin, 9/11 Heroes Run Houston Race […]

The Texas Senate could vote on a congressional redistricting plan as soon as today.  This, after Texas House Republicans passed the plan to re-draw congressional maps in their favor.  The state House reconvened Wednesday after protests from Democrats that saw them leave the state to break quorum and delay a vote.  The governor said in […]

Two Houston high schools, Carnegie Vanguard High School and DeBakey High School for Health Professions, have been ranked among the best high schools in the U.S. by U.S. News and World Report. The rankings are based on factors such as college readiness, curriculum breadth, and graduation rates. Carnegie Vanguard High School is ranked 42nd nationally […]

Gov. Greg Abbott has announced a $146 billion 10-year transportation plan to address congestion and improve safety on Texas roadways, with significant benefits expected for Houston drivers. The plan, developed by the Texas Department of Transportation, aims to meet the state’s growing infrastructure needs and support economic growth. Houston, home to two of the state’s […]

Dozens of Democratic legislators in Texas have ended their two-week standoff by returning to the state, allowing the Texas House to form a quorum and approve a new electoral map favored by President Trump. The Democrats had fled the state to prevent a vote on redistricting legislation that would create five new Republican-friendly congressional seats. […]

Former Houston City Council member Amanda Edwards didn’t mince words when she hit the airwaves on Magic 102.1 — Texas Republicans are cooking up a voter suppression scheme that’s making our Boss Hogg Outlaws blush. You don’t them boys don’t blush. Speaking with host Madd Hatta, Edwards blasted Gov. Greg Abbott’s mid-decade redistricting circus as […]

Despite the various economic opportunities we see in thriving parts of our city and other areas throughout The Lone Star State, poverty remains a serious issue.

A Black man ended up dead last year after suffering from a mental episode during his arrest, and to make matters worse the deputy who shot him will not be charged after a grand jury in Texas chose not to indict.

If you haven't seen it yet, photos of board patrol in Del Rio, Texas have gone viral for attempting to remove Haitians from the border. 

Currently, ERCOT wants Texans to reduce electricity use by setting the thermostat to 78 degrees or higher. Additionally, Texans can turn off lights and pool pumps, avoid the use of large appliances such as ovens, washing machines and dryers, and turning off or unplugging unused electric appliances.