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Breaking News

June 2026 long-haul airline routes show how carriers are expanding international travel options and shifting global networks. Read more.

A fake boarding pass breach on a United flight exposed multiple missed checks and raised security questions relevant to Houston travelers. Read more.

Astros vs. Athletics details are set for Houston, with probable pitchers, lineups, and home game info at Daikin Park. Read the latest update.

Houston memory work is at the center of a Glasstire interview with historian Raúl A. Ramos on archives, omission, and public history. Read more.
Local News

A Beaumont crash investigation remains active after a 7-year-old child died following the wreck. Get the latest verified details here.

Mas Restaurant Group sold 44 Houston Taco Bell stores, changing a major local franchise footprint. Get the latest verified details.

The 2026 micro-trip travel trend is growing across California, Texas, and other states, reshaping weekend tourism and local spending. Learn more

Post Oak Group is expanding its global investor network from Houston with deeper family office and venture capital ties. Read more.

A lawyer says a Brazoria deputy shooting wrongfully killed a Texas State student. Get the key facts and what could come next.

A Houston multifamily deal adds 541 units to Longacre's joint venture platform across 17 states. Get the key facts from the latest report.

Texas County Livestock Fair will run July 7-11 in Houston, Missouri, bringing local livestock activities back to the county calendar. Read more.

West Nile virus activity is higher in Harris County this year, according to local surveillance data. See what Houston-area residents should know.

Screwworm threat concerns Houston-area ranchers as livestock operators track the risk of the pest moving closer to Texas. Read more.

Alvin data center opposition is moving into formal action as Brazoria County leaders prepare resolutions against proposed projects. Read more.

Kronbergs Flags remains a rare Houston company still sewing American flags in-house, preserving local manufacturing and craft. Read more.

FEMA draft flood maps may change flood insurance requirements for some Houston-area properties and mortgages. Read what the review process means.

Illegal dumping convictions in Harris County rarely lead to repeat cases, according to Axios reporting. See what the court data shows.

Texas has launched an educator misconduct dashboard that gives parents public access to disciplinary records. See what the new tool offers.

Clothed by Faith expanded its Katy location to handle growing clothing assistance demand in the Houston area. Read the latest local details.

Cop Stop Pearland will relocate in July, bringing a business location change to the growing Houston suburb. Read the latest local update.
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