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Surprise freeze to sweep across most of Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-freeze-warning-22080230.php

Published: March 16, 2026 21:46

"Bundle up for the morning commute!"

Houston families lead Texas in school voucher applications as deadline

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/school-vouchers-texas-houston-22079730.php

Published: March 16, 2026 20:28

The last day to apply is Tuesday, March 17th.

Funding issue sparks shouting match between lawmakers at Austin airport

https://www.chron.com/news/article/tsa-cornyn-casar-austin-22079843.php

Published: March 16, 2026 19:36

A lunch drop turned into a fiery showdown.

Rodeo controversy drives another official to demand Hidalgo quit

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/lina-hidalgo-resign-rodeo-22079838.php

Published: March 16, 2026 18:37

"Harris County needs leadership - not headlines."

Gusty winds delay hundreds of flights at Houston and Dallas airports

https://www.chron.com/news/article/houston-dallas-airport-delays-wind-22079619.php

Published: March 16, 2026 17:51

Two major Texas airports faced weather delays on Monday.

Ex-KHOU 11 weathercaster announces new job in his home market

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/pat-cavlin-khou-new-york-22079252.php

Published: March 16, 2026 16:02

The former KHOU 11 meteorologist is returning to his hometown TV market.

Houston rodeo to beef up security following weekend fights on carnival grounds

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/houston-rodeo-security-fights-22079440.php

Published: March 16, 2026 15:40

"Law enforcement and the Rodeo are actively monitoring social media."

FDA: E. coli outbreak linked to raw cheese at Texas grocers like H-E-B

https://www.chron.com/news/article/raw-cheese-h-e-b-recall-22079257.php

Published: March 16, 2026 14:24

The company has reportedly declined to remove the product from shelves.

Suspect killed by Dallas police reportedly linked to Jasmine Crockett

https://www.chron.com/news/article/dallas-police-jasmine-crockett-22078224.php

Published: March 15, 2026 22:16

Officers responded to a barricaded suspect on Wednesday.

What were the priciest luxury homes sold in Houston last month?

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/home-sales-luxury-mansion-22077957.php

Published: March 15, 2026 17:34

Swimming pools, wine rooms and a two-story gym were among highlights.

Chaos at Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo prompts early carnival closure

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/rodeo-closed-chaos-police-22077797.php

Published: March 15, 2026 14:32

Officials are still looking into the matter.

Historic Houston church with Barbara Jordan ties named city landmark

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/greater-pleasant-hill-church-landmark-22075615.php

Published: March 15, 2026 10:55

Houston named the historic Greater Pleasant Hill Baptist Church a landmark.

Luxury homes cost less in Texas than most of the U.S., report finds

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/luxury-apartments-access-report-22075365.php

Published: March 14, 2026 17:13

Luxury homes start under $800K in Houston and San Antonio, new report finds.

‘Back to his rightful home’ Pasadena father celebrates return of son’s memorial

https://www.chron.com/news/article/kipper-mease-statue-rebuilt-22073366.php

Published: March 14, 2026 15:02

“You’ll be here when I’m long gone."

$125M tower near Texas A&M could become College Station's tallest building

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/college-station-texas-a-m-housing-22075640.php

Published: March 13, 2026 23:03

College Station needs somewhere to put all those Aggies.

Katy drivers brace for weeks of traffic after road void closes intersection

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/katy-cinco-ranch-traffic-22075109.php

Published: March 13, 2026 16:31

Authorities say repairs could take a month

Texas senator calls for Lina Hidalgo to resign amid 'Rodeo-gate' fallout

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/hidalgo-rodeo-controversy-viral-fallout-22074753.php

Published: March 13, 2026 14:34

Her "reckless behavior" is "unbefitting the elected County Judge..."

Four dead after U.S. military refueling plane crashes in Iraq

https://www.chron.com/news/article/us-military-plane-crash-iraq-22074619.php

Published: March 13, 2026 11:29

The plane, a KC-135 Stratotanker, has previously been involved in several fatal accidents.

Texas' Panhandle to host nation's new fat headquarters—a $12.3M lard refinery

https://www.chron.com/news/article/amarillo-lard-refinery-22072582.php

Published: March 13, 2026 00:15

It may not fuel cars— but it will fry dinner.

Houston rodeo strips Lina Hidalgo of her board seat in tense showdown

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/lina-hidalgo-houston-rodeo-22073432.php

Published: March 12, 2026 20:33

"We are very disappointed in Judge Hidalgo's actions."

Houston's ultimate World Cup VIP experience costs up to $30,000 a day

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/world-cup-houston-vip-lounge-22072561.php

Published: March 12, 2026 19:23

The private lounge has opened for bookings.

'Stomach churning:' Texas lawmaker slams photo of NYC mayor sitting on ground

https://www.chron.com/news/article/nyc-mayor-ramadan-iftar-gill-22073228.php

Published: March 12, 2026 19:00

This is not the first time the congressman has had something to say about Muslims.

Gunman killed after injuring two people at Old Dominion University in Virginia

https://www.chron.com/news/article/gunman-dead-old-dominion-22073171.php

Published: March 12, 2026 18:06

The university canceled classes and suspended all operations on its main campus for the rest of the day.

Suspect dead following active shooter report at synagogue near Detroit

https://www.chron.com/news/article/active-shooter-detroit-synagogue-22073175.php

Published: March 12, 2026 17:59

Temple Israel calls itself the nation’s largest Reform synagogue.

Ashley Furniture to shut down Mesquite manufacturing plant, cut 266 jobs

https://www.chron.com/news/article/ashley-furniture-texas-layoffs-22073123.php

Published: March 12, 2026 17:42

The company says the move is a result of consolidation.

Texas man executed for 2013 killings as survivor looks on

https://www.chron.com/news/article/north-texas-man-executed-22072576.php

Published: March 12, 2026 13:57

Cedric Ricks was the second person executed in Texas this year.

'Would they do this to a man?' Hidalgo blasts rodeo after 'manhandled' incident

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/lina-hidalgo-houston-rodeo-22072461.php

Published: March 12, 2026 13:19

"I have never felt so unempowered as a woman as I did yesterday."

$23M nuclear research facility headed to Lockhart, Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/article/lockhart-texas-nuclear-facility-22070447.php

Published: March 11, 2026 23:03

The facility would support research in nuclear medicine.

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo 'kicked out' of Houston Rodeo concert

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/lina-hidalog-houston-rodeo-22071442.php

Published: March 11, 2026 21:38

"Before I could talk to the director, the men physically shoved me and threatened me with arrest."

Abbott warns Corpus Christi: fix water crisis or state steps in

https://www.chron.com/news/article/abbott-corpus-christi-water-22070423.php

Published: March 11, 2026 20:34

"Corpus Christi is a victim not because of a lack of water."

Chron investigates housing horror stories in Houston

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/behind-closed-doors-houston-22071117.php

Published: March 11, 2026 18:51

Infestations, being priced out of your home by HOA fees or a fence fight that drags on forever? We want your stories.

Court kills SAVE plan: What student loan borrowers must know now

https://www.chron.com/news/article/save-student-loans-plans-22070835.php

Published: March 11, 2026 18:46

Millions must soon choose a new student loan repayment plan.

Trump touts massive Texas refinery project planned for South Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/trump-houston-texas-refinery-22070920.php

Published: March 11, 2026 17:32

"A new refinery at the Port of Brownsville will fuel U.S. markets..."

Houston faces severe storm threat with tornadoes, hail, dangerous winds

https://www.chron.com/news/article/houston-hail-tornado-weather-22070422.php

Published: March 11, 2026 14:10

Much of Southeast Texas and the Houston metro area are included in the watch.

Texas man facing execution in killing of girlfriend and her 8-year-old son

https://www.chron.com/news/article/cedric-ricks-execution-texas-22070246.php

Published: March 11, 2026 11:00

Cedric Ricks is scheduled to receive a lethal injection on Wednesday evening at the state penitentiary in Huntsville.

Houston is an HOA City—and millions are living under the rules

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/best-worst-hoa-houston-21955013.php

Published: March 11, 2026 01:11

Tell us your HOA nightmare—or success story

NWS: Tornado watch issued as dangerous storms target parts of Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/article/tornado-watch-texas-hail-22063813.php

Published: March 10, 2026 21:55

The NWS issued a tornado watch until 10 p.m.

H-E-B 18-wheeler crash shuts down lanes on I-45 in League City

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/heb-truck-crash-gulf-freeway-i45-22063073.php

Published: March 10, 2026 18:55

Two people were hospitalized after the crash.

ExxonMobil moving legal home to Texas—decades after Houston move

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/exxonmobil-moving-incorporation-texas-22062745.php

Published: March 10, 2026 17:49

ExxonMobil plans to shift its corporate incorporation from New Jersey to Texas.

Man hospitalized after being struck by Hermann Park's zoo train

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/hermann-park-train-crash-22062790.php

Published: March 10, 2026 17:19

A man was hospitalized after being struck by the Hermann Park train.

Fort Bend ISD votes to close 7 elementary schools after heated board showdown

https://www.chron.com/news/article/fort-bend-isd-school-closures-22057861.php

Published: March 10, 2026 02:22

"I know many parents don't feel like we are leveling up for them."

Massive West Texas RV park set to break ground, housing data center workers

https://www.chron.com/news/article/data-center-rv-park-abilene-texas-21965444.php

Published: March 9, 2026 21:51

The site would house employees of a massive nearby data center.

Teen mariachi brothers released from ICE detention, officials say

https://www.chron.com/news/article/teen-mariachi-brothers-released-ice-21999586.php

Published: March 9, 2026 21:29

The Gámez-Cuéllar family was released on Monday.

Owner of popular Houston radio station files for bankruptcy

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/cumulus-bankruptcy-houston-krbe-21970042.php

Published: March 9, 2026 19:45

The company owns one of Houston's best-known radio stations.

Student loan borrowers can still speak out on $10M settlement case

https://www.chron.com/news/article/nelnet-lawsuit-settlement-payout-21966018.php

Published: March 9, 2026 19:15

Borrowers will soon have a chance to voice concerns.

Auto-parts giant First Brands to cut 572 Texas jobs amid fraud case

https://www.chron.com/news/article/first-brand-texas-more-layoffs-21965442.php

Published: March 9, 2026 15:19

The company says it plans to permanently close three facilities.

Five new medical cannabis facilities expand access across Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-marijuana-shop-21963119.php

Published: March 9, 2026 01:03

The expansion follows the passing of House Bill 46 last year.

New $130-million 'Hub on Campus' proposed near Texas A&M

https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-am-housing-hub-21963031.php

Published: March 8, 2026 20:22

The development would make room for more than 400 students.

Teen mariachi performers recognized on Capitol Hill detained in Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-ice-mariachi-brothers-21962798.php

Published: March 8, 2026 16:39

"ICE is ripping apart families."

Another cold front could bring a second round of severe weather to Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-cold-front-21962718.php

Published: March 8, 2026 14:27

As one cold front moves out, another is expected to push in.

Texas builders fall short again as housing demand outpaces supply

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-housing-shortage-grows-21952939.php

Published: March 8, 2026 13:14

Construction lagged behind demand, widening a 4-million-home gap nationwide.

Family holds walk 40 years after Houston-area woman vanished

https://www.chron.com/news/article/rebecca-beard-texas-missing-21959775.php

Published: March 8, 2026 10:55

Rebecca Beard disappeared in 1986. Four decades later, her family is still seeking answers and holding public walks to keep her case alive.

Gigantic $200M Texas A&M Space Institute to turn Texas into center of Mars

https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-a-m-space-institute-21957944.php

Published: March 7, 2026 16:02

Officials say it will place Texas at the center of space exploration.

One of Houston's surviving 1920s homes just earned landmark status

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/alan-hattie-green-house-houston-21959637.php

Published: March 7, 2026 14:25

The property preserves a piece of Houston's early history.

Video released of US citizen's fatal shooting by immigration agent in Texas

https://www.chron.com/news/article/immigration-shooting-video-21961133.php

Published: March 7, 2026 14:15

The footage released Friday comes nearly a year after the death of 23-year-old Ruben Ray Martinez.

Student headed to Texas on Thanksgiving stuck in Honduras despite order to return

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texan-deportation-thanksgiving-lawsuit-21959962.php

Published: March 7, 2026 00:25

A college student has yet to return to the U.S. despite a judge's order.

Nearly a week after horror on 6th Street, Austin bar reopens

https://www.chron.com/news/article/austin-bar-bufords-open-21959925.php

Published: March 7, 2026 00:00

"Forty of our 41 team members shared they feel ready to return."

North Texas suburb now Texas' most expensive rental market

https://www.chron.com/news/article/most-expensive-cheapest-rent-texas-21959802.php

Published: March 6, 2026 21:34

Researchers looked at what it costs to rent a 3-bedroom home across the U.S.

Fuel shock threatens last-minute Texas spring break travel plans

https://www.chron.com/news/article/united-ticket-prices-going-up-21959617.php

Published: March 6, 2026 20:46

United Airlines warned ticket prices are about to go up—quickly.

Texas city declares water emergency as pipeline failure drains lake

https://www.chron.com/news/article/pflugerville-texas-water-shortage-21959244.php

Published: March 6, 2026 18:45

A pipeline failure created an "imminent threat" to the water supply.

Texas station is getting a new Emmy-winning meteorologist

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/kellianne-klass-meteorologist-corpus-21959153.php

Published: March 6, 2026 17:18

She will begin appearing in morning newscasts on March 16.

Soup era ends in Northeast Texas as Campbell's restructures plant

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/campbells-paris-texas-layoffs-21959240.php

Published: March 6, 2026 15:43

The soup era in Texas is over.

911 calls, interviews reveal problems at Texas ICE detention camp

https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-ice-detention-camp-21958927.php

Published: March 6, 2026 12:39

A disturbing portrait of overcrowding, medical neglect, malnutrition and emotional distress.

Rep. Tony Gonzales ends re-election bid after admitting to affair

https://www.chron.com/news/article/tony-gonzales-ends-campaign-21958917.php

Published: March 6, 2026 12:15

The Republican leadership announced its decision Thursday.

Why scandal isn't sinking these top Republicans

https://www.chron.com/news/article/texas-political-scandals-21957601.php

Published: March 6, 2026 02:11

“If shame is no longer functioning, then what we're going to see is the worst people with the least shame doing the worst things and not facing any real consequences."

Texas reporter caught on camera trying to enter Austin shooter's apartment

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-reporter-shooter-video-21957216.php

Published: March 5, 2026 22:26

The reporter is no longer with the TV station.

Officers body cam footage released from Austin mass shooting

https://www.chron.com/news/article/austin-shooting-body-cam-footage-21957669.php

Published: March 5, 2026 20:55

The FBI says it’s investigating the attack as a potential act of terrorism.

Videos from officers show terrifying moments during Texas mass shooting that left 3 dead

https://www.chron.com/news/article/austin-body-cam-21957699.php

Published: March 5, 2026 20:55

Police body camera footage shows bargoers and pedestrians fleeing and ducking for cover

GOP leaders urge Tony Gonzales to step down from campaign amid affair controversy

https://www.chron.com/news/article/tony-gonzales-quits-race-21957468.php

Published: March 5, 2026 19:18

"Leadership has asked Congressman Gonzales to withdraw from his race for re-election."

Trump says he's replacing Homeland Security Secretary Noem with GOP Sen. Markwayne Mullin

https://www.chron.com/news/article/trump-kristi-noem-fired-21957479.php

Published: March 5, 2026 19:00

President Donald Trump says he’s replacing his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and will nominate in her place Oklahoma Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin.

Houston school takes down Ramadan display after moms group complains

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/ramadan-display-spring-branch-isd-21957276.php

Published: March 5, 2026 18:35

"Imagine walking into school for 'Go Texan Day,' and this is the decor that greets you."

'Lapse in judgment': Tony Gonzales finally admits affair with former staffer

https://www.chron.com/news/article/tony-gonzales-confession-affair-21957082.php

Published: March 5, 2026 16:16

"When you make mistakes like this, it's never easy."

Texas judge declines to close Camp Mystic despite last year's flood

https://www.chron.com/news/article/judge-camp-mystic-reopening-21956900.php

Published: March 5, 2026 14:43

Their request for a temporary injunction maintains that any changes at the camp could destroy evidence needed for their lawsuit.

New AI-driven school in The Woodlands limits core learning to two hours a day

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/education/article/ai-school-houston-woodlands-21955058.php

Published: March 5, 2026 11:04

The Woodlands campus will charge about $40,000 in annual tuition.

Texas station disputes viral claims about reporter's protest livestream

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/texas-reporter-viral-video-21955557.php

Published: March 4, 2026 22:58

The clip sparked online debate before the station issued a response.

Trump says Texas Senate candidate he doesn't endorse should 'DROP OUT'

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/trump-paxton-cornyn-endorsement-21955502.php

Published: March 4, 2026 20:47

"I will be making my endorsement soon."

Sugar Land drivers brace for another weekend of traffic chaos on US-59

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/sugar-land-us-59-construction-detours-21955213.php

Published: March 4, 2026 20:01

Construction season on US-59 isn't going anywhere anytime soon.

Another luxury master-planned community is coming to this growing Houston suburb

https://www.chron.com/news/houston-texas/article/evergrove-richmond-homes-21954932.php

Published: March 4, 2026 17:33

It's the 8th most populated county in Texas.