The Latest Breaking News from Houston

10 Photos of Claire Tracy: Rice University Sophomore Found Dead After Doing 'Devil Trend' From TikTok

Rice University mourns sophomore Claire Tracy, 19, after her death in Houston. Investigators have confirmed the cause as asphyxia linked to a viral TikTok trend.

International Business Times UK · Dec 13, 2025

Tanker Seized Off Venezuelan Coast Already On Its Way To The U.S. After Trump Says He'll Keep The Oil

The large tanker seized by the U.S. off the coast of Venezuela earlier this week is already on its way to Houston, according to a new report.

Latin Times · Dec 12, 2025

‘I now buy moissanite’: Houston woman gets emerald necklace appraised. Then the jeweler tells her something shocking about precious stones like diamonds

A Houston woman went into a buy-and-sell shop to get an emerald necklace appraised. Then she discovered that the jewels inside her necklace do not have significant retail value.

The Mary Sue · Dec 11, 2025

Rod Paige, former U.S. education secretary also known for the “Houston Miracle,” dies at 92

The former Houston ISD superintendent was the first Black person to lead the Department of Education and helped launch the No Child Left Behind Act.

The Texas Tribune · Dec 10, 2025

The Latest: Federal judge grants request to unseal Ghislaine Maxwell case records

A federal judge says the Justice Department can publicly release investigative materials from a sex trafficking case against Ghislaine Maxwell, the longtime confidante of Jeffrey Epstein

The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2025

DOJ ends monitoring of illegal dumping in Houston in retreat from environmental justice

The U.S. Justice Department has withdrawn from an agreement with Houston to curb illegal dumping in Black and Latino neighborhoods

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2025

Lina Hidalgo Had a Vision. Harris County Won’t See It.

Her anti-climactic exit from office caps a saga of waning power and growing discord. But what her rise once promised is worth remembering.

Texas Observer · Dec 9, 2025

A Dave Ramsey Caller Owes $65,000 On A 2019 Audi She Bought Used. After 1.5 Years Of Owning It, It Broke Down And Requires A $20,000 Fix

Danielle from Houston called in to “The Ramsey Show” recently with a car problem that left hosts George Kamel and Jade Warshaw visibly stunned: she owes $65,000 on a used car that now needs a new engine, just a year and a half after buying it.

Benzinga · Dec 7, 2025

World Cup 2026 fixtures, results, full schedule and group standings

Thrilling draw between Iran and New Zealand

Evening Standard · Dec 6, 2025

2026 World Cup: Fixture Times, Venues Confirmed

Teams were made to wait 24 hours to find out the times of their fixtures.

Sports Illustrated · Dec 6, 2025