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In the wake of vouchers, Democrats with public education backgrounds won up and down the ballot in Texas (original article; opens in a new tab)

Beyond Hinojosa and Talarico, Democrats are sending a host of elected public school advocates and educators to the state capitol next year.

James Talarico takes aim at Elon Musk after Texas U.S. Senate victory (original article; opens in a new tab)

After winning Texas' U.S. Senate race, James Talarico accused Elon Musk of seeking political influence and called for changes to campaign finance laws.

Father critically injured after family narrowly escapes 3-story house fire on Houston’s north side (original article; opens in a new tab)

A father is in critical condition after a fire broke out inside a garage and spread to a home on Houston’s north side…

Latino voters reflect on historic Democratic wins as Texas shifts left (original article; opens in a new tab)

Two years after Donald Trump flipped longtime Democratic strongholds in the Rio Grande Valley, the region swung back toward Democrats in an election…

He was found wearing a belt with the initials 'RB' in Humble in 1987. Who was he? (original article; opens in a new tab)

The unidentified man was found near Rankin Road in Humble wearing cowboy boots and a belt with the initials “RB.”

Houston business owner gets water restored after seven weeks without service and nearly $2,000 bill (original article; opens in a new tab)

A Houston business owner says she finally has running water again after spending seven weeks trying to get a water line repaired, all…

Election results and education (Nov. 5, 2026) (original article; opens in a new tab)

On Thursday's show: We consider the implications the election results could have for the future of education in Greater Houston, from the HISD…

Neighbors spring into action as children jump from third-floor window in Houston fire (original article; opens in a new tab)

Neighbors caught children jumping from a burning Houston Heights townhome. Their father remains in critical condition after helping his family escape.

Investigation underway after woman found dead inside southeast Houston apartment (original article; opens in a new tab)

Houston police are investigating the death of a woman found inside her southeast Houston apartment Wednesday evening.

NOAA Hurricane Outlook 2026 (original article; opens in a new tab)

Comfortable weather continues, as we eye rain chances for Houston later in the weekend (original article; opens in a new tab)

In brief: Another nice day awaits Houston before we slip into a more unsettled pattern this weekend. Rain chances look highest on Sunday…

¡Prepárate para la Temporada de Huracanes con nuestra Guía de Huracanes de 2026! (original article; opens in a new tab)

Democrats inheriting Texas colleges the GOP overhauled in conservative push (original article; opens in a new tab)

Universities were a political target of Texas Republicans. As Gina Hinojosa and other Democrats prepare for office, here’s a look at the turning…

Today on Texas Standard: How Texas’ Democratic sweep could change the state’s political identity (original article; opens in a new tab)

Texas has spent decades serving as a national symbol of Republican political power. Tuesday’s election overturned that image with Democratic victories up and…

Texas Democrats want to reshape schools, healthcare and taxes. Can they deliver? (original article; opens in a new tab)

After sweeping election wins on Tuesday, Texas Democrats are eyeing the upcoming legislative session as a chance to pursue major changes to public…

Week 9 Injury Report | Texans at Chargers (original article; opens in a new tab)

Week 9 injury updates presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers for the Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers game.

Winning ticket drawn in New Jersey for $847 million Powerball jackpot (original article; opens in a new tab)

A single Powerball ticket in New Jersey has won an estimated $847 million after matching all six numbers in Wednesday's drawing, the company…

Veterans Day 2026 deals: Where veterans can get free meals and discounts (original article; opens in a new tab)

Veterans Day is celebrated each year to honor the men and women who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. To honor and…

Texas Dems vowed seismic education change. Here’s how schools could change for millions of students (original article; opens in a new tab)

The end to GOP dominance in Texas will likely have major implications for K-12 education policies, including the future of school vouchers and…

Republican mid-decade redistricting misses the mark in Texas (original article; opens in a new tab)

Of the five districts Texas house republicans pushed to create new boundaries more favorable to the GOP, just one worked out in their…

Rio Grande Valley celebrates daughter Gina Hinojosa’s historic gubernatorial win (original article; opens in a new tab)

Hinojosa’s victory has injected a surge of pride in the South Texas region where the Austin lawmaker was born and raised.

The Russell Brand I saw in court was not the flamboyant character most people will know (original article; opens in a new tab)

Brand stood upright in the dock as the verdicts were read out in court – ending this sometimes surreal trial.

Married at First Sight UK cancelled after BBC revealed rape allegations (original article; opens in a new tab)

Channel 4 will reinvest the show's budget in "distinctive new programming" and said sorry again to the women involved.

Stone to be laid for Mobo founder Kanya King (original article; opens in a new tab)

King tirelessly championed music of black origin, and funded the first awards out of her own pocket.