The Latest Breaking News from Houston

Tesla Is Bringing Its Robotaxis to 2 New Texas Cities. Does That Make TSLA Stock a Buy Here?

Dallas and Houston take the number of cities to three for Tesla's robotaxi service.

Barchart · Apr 22

Houston cop brags about using N-word and beating up a Black person in shocking racist viral video

Officer Ashley Gonzalez, who allegedly appears in the video, formerly served in the Marine Corps, according to a report

The Independent UK · Apr 22

Houston City Council approves gutting policy limiting ICE cooperation, civil rights groups say

In contrast to the civil rights groups’ assessment, Houston’s city attorney told council members that the amendment — crafted by the mayor’s staff and the governor’s office — brings no major changes.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 22

Texas AG Sues Houston Over 'Lawless' Sanctuary Policy, Says City Has 'No Authority to Ignore the Constitution'

"I will not allow any local official to push sanctuary policies that make our communities less safe," Ken Paxton said in a statement released by his office

Latin Times · Apr 17

Hunt underway for man accused of killing pregnant mother of his child and leaving her remains in a Houston park

The suspect has a documented history of prior assault charges, court records reportedly show

The Independent UK · Apr 17

London Marathon 2026 schedule, prize money, elite fields and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the London Marathon 2026

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Meghan Trainor cancels entire 2026 Get In Girl Tour: ‘More than I can take on right now’

Tour was scheduled to begin on 12 June and include stops in Toronto, Chicago, Philadelphia, Nashville, and Houston

The Independent UK · Apr 17

Gov. Greg Abbott threatens $200 million in funding from major Texas cities over ICE policies

The governor’s letters to Austin, Dallas and Houston say the state will pull back state grants because of local policies that deter police from fully cooperating with immigration officials.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 17

Mike Miles Cancels Moonlighting Contract with His Former Charter School Network

Houston ISD says its state-appointed superintendent has ended a paid agreement with Third Future Schools, after the Observer obtained the contract and requested comment. A 2025 state law restricts moonlighting by superintendents.

Texas Observer · Apr 15

Texas cities try to address citizen anger over immigration crackdown without riling state leaders

For much of President Donald Trump’s second term, Texas city leaders have avoided opposing his immigration crackdown, but that’s changing — and sparking tensions with the state.

The Texas Tribune · Apr 15