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Texans' Offensive Overhaul Earns Major Praise Ahead of 2026 Season
This Week in Texas: $1500 for every Texas Household, ICE accountability, politics in sports
This Week in Texas, we talk about the fatal shooting in Houston involving Immigration and Customs Enforcement, as well as Gina Hinojosa's proposal for $1500 for every Texas household.
Tattoo Arts Festival to bring artists, vendors and entertainment to Houston
Tattoo Arts Festival to bring artists, vendors and entertainment to the city for three days
Former Bucs Draft Pick Called ‘Biggest Bust’ for AFC Team
Bleacher Report's Moe Moton singled out former Bucs DT Logan Hall as the NFL's "Biggest Bust" in 2026 with the Houston Texans. The post Former Bucs Draft Pick Called ‘Biggest Bust’ for AFC Team appeared first on HEAVY.
Memorial Hermann exits commercial insurance business
The Houston-based nonprofit is the latest integrated system to throw in the towel on some of its insurance plans amid a tough cost and policy environment.
Houston Health Dept. targets lead paint hazards at no cost to eligible homeowners
Lead-based paint was banned decades ago, but it can still be found in homes built before 1978. When that paint chips or turns to dust, health experts say young children face the greatest risk.
16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the City of Houston, Houston Health Department says
There are 16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the City of Houston, according to the Houston Health Department.
Democrats are calling for an investigation into Houston ICE shooting. Republicans have been mostly silent
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by an ICE agent on Tuesday during what the agency called a "targeted enforcement operation."
From chicken, waffles to luxury hotels: FIFA World Cup 2026 boosts Houston businesses
A Grambling State University student working at a Houston café and a century-old downtown hotel are among the local businesses feeling the financial impact of FIFA World Cup 2026 and the numbers tell the story.
Report: Dorian Finney-Smith Unlikely to Play for Charlotte Hornets
The Charlotte Hornets acquired Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets.
Hornets unlikely to retain defensive-minded wing after trade
After acquiring Dorian Finney-Smith from the Houston Rockets, the Hornets are unlikely to keep the 10-year veteran.
Washington Nationals vs Houston Astros Game Thread
Follow along as the Nats look to bounce back from a series loss in their opener against the Astros
Former Houston U.S. Rep. Bill Archer dies at 98
The Houston Republican served for three decades in Congress, rising to become chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
2027 NFL Draft summer scouting report: Conner Weigman, QB, Houston
Read the 2027 NFL Draft summer scouting report on Houston QB Conner Weigman here.
New study says one Houston power plant may be making the clouds
Houston's cloud mystery explained.
Should the Houston Rockets Consider Trading Fred VanVleet?
Lingering injury concerns and a murky recovery timeline leave Houston at a crossroads. Can the Rockets afford to wait for their veteran leader, or is it time to move on?
Rockets lose key role player to Jazz in free agency
The Houston Rockets saw Josh Okogie depart this summer, agreeing to sign with the Utah Jazz on a two-year deal.
NASA Students Get Airborne View of Atmospheric Science at Ellington Field
From June 3 to 13, aircraft at Ellington Field in Houston gave students a firsthand look at how scientists study Earth from the air.
ESPN expert thinks 2026 could be the Houston Texans' year
Solak believes the Houston Texans already have the league's best defense and will return nine starters on that side of the ball
We’re in the game: Bear Bryant Award returns to EA SPORTS College Football 27
HOUSTON, July 2, 2026 – The name of the legendary Paul “Bear” Bryant is synonymous with excellence in the game of college football, and once again, fans playing EA SPORTS College Football 27’s Dynasty Mode will have the chance to win the American Heart...
Texans given underwhelming grade by ESPN for offseason moves
How did ESPN view the Houston Texans' offseason moves that included fixing the run game and offensive line? Overall, underwhelming.
Supreme Court decision loosening campaign finance rules could be boon for Paxton in Senate race
Now permitted to spend freely in coordination with GOP candidates, national Republican committees can use their flush war chests to help candidates like Paxton close fundraising deficits.
Thomas, Hurst Headline Athlon Sports Preseason Awards
Wide receiver Amare Thomas and offensive lineman Shadre Hurst were Houston Football's two Athlon Sports Preseason All-America Third-Team selections announced...
The week in politics (July 1, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And foodies discuss their favorite places for happy hour food and drink.
Multiple NFL teams ‘join’ LeBron James sweepstakes amid Lakers exit
LeBron James’ decision to move on from the Los Angeles Lakers grabbed headlines. Several NBA teams have been linked to him, but NFL franchises also joined in with their “pitches.” The Buffalo Bills, New York Jets, Houston Texans and Green…
Astros vs. Twins Game Discussion: 6/30/2026
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Houston Astros (42-45) will play the middle game of their three-game series against the visiting Minnesota Twins (41-45) tonight at Daikin Park. RHP Mike Burrows (3-8, 5.48 ERA) will make his team-leading 16th start of the season tonight opposite the Twins and their ace RHP Joe Ryan (5-4, 3.18 ERA). ABOUT BURROWS: […]
Game 86: Twins at Astros
First Pitch (CT): 7:10 PMTV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: Crawfish Boxes After taking a series from the Colorado Rockies, the Twins are heading to Houston to face the Astros. An up-and-down season has Astros in a similar spot as the Twins: just below .500 and fighting to cement themselves in […]
Texas Democrats leave convention united in effort to end GOP’s 30-year hold on state politics
Texas Democrats spent their 3-day convention in Corpus Christi rallying party activists, training volunteers and making the case for Democratic policies and candidates across the state ahead of the 2026 midterm elections.
Detroit Tigers Release 3-Year MLB Player Before Yankees Series
On Monday night, the Detroit Tigers will open up a series with the New York Yankees in the Bronx.They are coming off a 7-5 loss to the Houston Astros on Sunday (at home).Detroit Tigers Release 3-Year MLB PlayerEarlier this week, news came out that the Tigers had released Konnor Pilkington from their organization (h/t MLB […] The post Detroit Tigers Release 3-Year MLB Player Before Yankees Series appeared first on HEAVY.
Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Catches Stray From NBA Rookie
One of the NBA’s best young stars today is Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun.The 23-year-old big man is already a two-time All-Star, averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.2 steals and 1.1 blocks last season. He helped the Rockets make the playoffs as the fifth seed.However, the Rockets suffered a disappointing exit at the […] The post Houston Rockets Star Alperen Sengun Catches Stray From NBA Rookie appeared first on HEAVY.
What to Do in Houston If You're Here for Business (2026)
Make the most of your work trip with these restaurants, bars, coffee shops, and downtime destinations.
Report: Astros to Call Up RP Miguel Ullola
The Houston Astros are calling up pitching prospect Miguel Ullola, according to a report from Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Ullola, 24, is ranked as the Astros #11 prospect per MLB.com. Ullola was converted to a reliever this season in an effort to help him with his command issues and be someone the team could […]
GameThread: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros, 6:40 p.m.
Detroit Tigers (35-46) vs. Houston Astros (40-44) Time/Place: 6:40 p.m., Comerica ParkSB Nation Site: The Crawfish BoxesMedia: Detroit SportsNet, MLB.TV, Tigers Radio NetworkPitching Matchup: LHP Framber Valdez (4-5, 3.91 ERA) vs. RHP Kai-Wei Teng (4-6, 4.03 ERA)
How complex surgeries helped a Texas man avoid foot amputation
A Texas man nearly lost his foot in a lawn mower accident, but Houston doctors saved it through a series of complex surgeries.
National Science Foundation finds no violations in Texas A&M research security contract
U.S. Rep. John Moolenaar, a Michigan Republican who chairs the House of Representatives' select committee on China, had urged the NSF to pause funding for a project known as SECURE.
Tigers host the Astros on home losing streak
The Detroit Tigers are looking to stop their three-game home slide with a victory against the Houston Astros
Growing sinkhole in Houston's Third Ward raising safety concerns for business owner, neighbor
A growing sinkhole behind a property on Scott Street in Houston’s Third Ward is raising concerns for a longtime business owner and her neighbor.
PsychPlus Acquires Koa Health
Houston, Texas-based psychiatry practice PsychPlus has acquired Koa Health, a London-based digital therapeutic and B2B-focused digital mental health
PsychPlus Acquires Koa Health
Houston, Texas-based psychiatry practice PsychPlus has acquired Koa Health, a London-based digital therapeutic and B2B-focused digital mental health
Texas Democrats head to convention with optimism, but questions about November remain
The Texas Democratic Convention begins Thursday in Corpus Christi. The three-day convention features several national and statewide figures in the party — this while polls show Democratic candidate James Talarico essentially even with his Republican opponent for U.S. Senate, Attorney General Ken Paxton.
US economy grew at 2.1% in first quarter
First-quarter GDP grew at 2.1%, above the expected 1.6%, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.
Jasmine Crockett’s silence could hurt James Talarico’s U.S. Senate chances in November
The Dallas congresswoman, Talarico’s erstwhile rival in the Democratic primary, has yet to say whether she’ll campaign for him in the general election against Republican Ken Paxton.
Las Vegas woman accused of running illegal multi-million-dollar healthcare scheme in Pearland, prosecutors say
Marizel Yukee is accused of providing medically unnecessary allografts to patients while receiving kickbacks, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office. Her case is one prosecutors are citing as part of a national crackdown on health care fraud.
Houston Methodist receives $110M donation, largest in health system’s history
The donation, made by The Brockman Medical Research Foundation, is the largest in the hospital system's history.
Houston restaurants in East Downtown say business has improved as World Cup continues
The FIFA Fan Festival in East Downtown — where local residents and visitors can watch matches for free — had drawn more than 163,000 visitors as of Tuesday.
Oprah reveals Whitney Houston moment she begged audience not to share
Oprah Winfrey has revealed she "begged" audience members not to release photos of Whitney Houston falling off the stage at her show in 2009.
The week in politics (June 24, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we ponder the art of crafting a compelling story from the public radio program, "The Moth."
Toronto Blue Jays Starting Pitcher Struggles in Season Debut
Shane Bieber didn't have his best outing in a game against the Houston Astros.
Texans ranked among top 10 best offseasons in NFL by CBS Sports
How good was the Houston Texans' offseason? One publication thinks it's top 10 worthy.
NHL exploring Texas expansion opportunities in Houston and Austin, AP source says
Houston has never been home to an NHL franchise but previously had two pro hockey teams that both were called the Aeros.
Portugal vs Uzbekistan – Predicted lineup and team news
Portugal and Uzbekistan continue their World Cup campaigns on Tuesday at Houston Stadium, facing off in a Group K Round 2 clash.The European side heads into the match with inconsistent form following ...
From an indictment to an alleged affair, Ken Paxton’s controversies hang over his Senate bid
The attorney general has won statewide elections twice since his legal woes began. This time he will be at the top of the ticket, facing a fundraising juggernaut in James Talarico.
Clive Davis, monumental music producer and record industry titan, has died
Clive Davis, the legendary music producer of industry icons from Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana, has died.
Clive Davis, monumental music producer and record industry titan, has died
(CNN) — Clive Davis, the legendary music producer of industry icons from Janis Joplin and Whitney Houston to Billy Joel and Santana, has died.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at 94
Davis worked with Whitney Houston, Janis Joplin, and many others throughout his decades-long career.
Clive Davis, legendary music executive, dies at 94
Clive Davis, the legendary music executive who worked with Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, and many others, has died at 94.
Clive Davis, Legendary Executive Who Helped Shape Modern Music, Has Died
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee fostered the careers of icons including Whitney Houston, Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin and Aerosmith.
Renae Merle named Houston Chronicle business editor
A veteran journalist and newsroom leader, Merle brings more than two decades of experience to the Chronicle.
Clive Davis, music titan behind Whitney Houston, dies at 94
Clive Davis, one of the most influential record moguls in music history and the mastermind behind the careers of Whitney Houston, Barry Manilow, Earth, Wind & Fire, Alicia Keys and
Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year.
Digital Health Institute welcomes French delegation to explore pathways to collaboration
The Houston Methodist-Rice Digital Health Institute recently welcomed Frank Marchetti, Consul General of France in Houston, and his team to discuss health care innovation and avenues for international collaboration.
Jewish voters express growing isolation amid rising antisemitism in both major political parties
Faced with anti-Israel and even anti-Jewish sentiment by party activists, and by an increasing number of political candidates, many Jewish voters are facing uncomfortable choices as they cast their ballots this year.
Long Marches, Heat Struggles for Houston’s World Cup Visitors
“We are not used to these temperatures,” one Dutch fan told FOS.
Astros vs Guardians Game Discussion: 6/19/2026
Game Info Game Date/Time: Friday, June 19, 7:10 p.m. CT Location: Daikin Park, Houston, TX TV: Space City Home Network Radio: KBME 790 AM & 94.5 FM HD2; TUDN 102.9 FM HD2 (Spanish)
They’re leaving Congress with nothing to lose, spelling potential trouble for Trump
A trio of Senate Republicans, including Texas' John Cornyn, are on their way out of Congress. Each has previously drawn President Trump's scorn and now each are seen as newly liberated to complicate his agenda if they choose.
UH head football coach Willie Fritz discusses gambling in college sports, expectations for Cougars in 2026
While attending a University of Houston luncheon with the Touchdown Club of Houston, Cougars head coach Willie Fritz did more than provide an update on the team ahead of the 2026 season.
Mosquito population surge prompts public health emergency in Fort Bend County
The public health emergency was declared on Tuesday as Fort Bend County health officials are reporting "extraordinary mosquito populations" and activity that are well-above normal seasonal levels.
The week in politics (June 17, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We get an update on the forecast for rainy weather across the region. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup.
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 18 - Thabo Sefolosha (2019-20)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Sefolosha wore only jersey No. 18 and put up 2.2 points and 2.3 rebounds per game.
Merchants of Doubt and the attacks on Extreme Event Attribution science
Last week, I attended a meeting at Columbia University on attribution science and climate law, hosted by the Sabin Center. It was a fantastic event, bringing together scientists and legal experts working at the intersection of extreme event attribution and climate law. Subscribe For those unfamiliar with it, extreme event attribution attempts to quantify the contribution of climate change to an extreme event. For example, several groups analyzed the impact of climate change on Hurricane Harvey’s enormous rainfall totals over Houston, Texas and they found that climate change increased rainfall by 15 to 38%. One thing that came up again and again was how terrified fossil-fuel interests are of extreme event attribution science. They are acutely aware that this research could land them in court. And losing those cases would leave them legally liable for billions of dollars in climate damages. Because the legal stakes are so high, the blowback has turned ugly. I spoke with several scientists at the meeting who are facing ongoing harassment over their work. This blowback is a coordinated campaign to make the entire field look suspect. The goal is to create the impression that attribution science is too uncertain, too political, or too conflicted to be useful in court or in public policy. The strategy is not based on actual science or evidence of misconduct, but on the generation of doubt. The new Merchants of Doubt We’ve seen this before. In fact, not that long ago: We only have to go back a year to the Department of Energy (DOE) Climate Working Group (CWG) report to see an example of using doubt as the tool to push back against well-established science. This strategy is laid out in an email from a member of the CWG, Dr. Roy Spencer, that was released during litigation over the Climate Working Group process. The key quote is: About all I can hope is that what we write will provide sufficient “reasonable scientific doubt” regarding the science claims in the 2009 TSD [technical support document], based upon almost 2 decades of new science, to call into question the original reasoning for the EPA Administrator’s decision that CO2 presents a threat to human health and welfare. This statement is strong evidence that at least some members of the committee were working to support a particular policy outcome: revoking the Endangerment Finding. The email also explains how they planned to do it: by attempting to generate “reasonable doubt”. This is going to be hard, Spencer implies. Despite falsely claiming that “2 decades of new science” weakens the case, Spencer explicitly acknowledges that the actual peer-reviewed science of climate change overwhelmingly rejects his position: But if the science argument is decided upon by a vote, or by the number of published citations, we lose the science argument. We can go back even further: This CWG email shares unmistakable DNA with the infamous 1969 tobacco memo that declared: “Doubt is our product, since it is the best means of competing with the ‘body of fact’ that exists in the mind of the general public. It is also the means of establishing a controversy.” The tobacco memo also acknowledges the limit of this strategy: Like the CWG, they knew the science was not on their side. Share The new new Merchants of Doubt The people attacking the IPCC chapter on extreme event attribution are the newest iteration of the Merchants of Doubt. Their goal, like all Merchants before them, is to introduce doubt into the process. Because the report is not even out yet, they cannot attack its conclusions. So they are attacking the authors instead. Here is a press release from the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee: In the letter, the Chairmen express concerns about potential conflicts of interest involving members of the Attribution Committee, stating that “publicly available information suggests a troubling pattern” in which committee members are affiliated with nonprofits that support climate accountability lawsuits, “raising the appearance of impropriety and member bias.” To be clear, this is just innuendo. There is no actual evidence of bias. And given the robust process that these reports go through, including multiple lines of peer review, it seems very unlikely that significant bias can survive into the report. When the report comes out, critics will have the opportunity to make legitimate criticisms of the report — if any exist. If none do, however, they’ll still make criticisms, but they’ll be bogus, simply designed to generate doubt. We’ll see. A note to the press: Fix your frame To any journalists reading this: The public debate over extreme event attribution science is not going away. The science is simply too dangerous to fossil-fuel interests for them to stop fighting it. You very well might be assigned to write an article about this area of research in the future. When you do, do not automatically adopt the framing that climate misinformers want you to use. They want you to frame the story around questions like: Are climate scientists trying to put their thumb on the scale to achieve a predetermined, politically motivated result? Are climate scientists improperly letting their politics invade the science of the IPCC? That frame is a trap. Instead, you need to view this through the historical lens of the Merchants of Doubt. How does the ecosystem of doubt operate? Who funds it? What methods do they use to misrepresent science and slime researchers? What scientific results are they trying to keep people from understanding are legitimate? Ultimately, you instead need to focus your article on the generation of doubt as a way to maintain the fossil fuel industry’s social and legal license to keep burning oil, gas, and coal. If you treat the misinformers’ frame as a legitimate, good-faith scientific critique, you are helping them produce doubt. Don’t do it. Don’t be a Merchant of Doubt. Thanks for reading The Climate Brink! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. Subscribe other stuff The Staying Curious Substack has an interesting post about the different flavors of climate sensitivity. This is crucial information if you want to understand how scientists think about how much warming the Earth will experience. I’d be grateful if you could hit the like button ❤️ below! It helps more people discover these ideas and lets me know what’s connecting with readers.
Detroit Tigers Lose Gleyber Torres to Apparent Injury Against Astros
Detroit Tigers second baseman Gleyber Torres exited Monday night's game against the Houston Astros
Houston Rockets jersey history No. 18 - Josh Davis (2005-06)
During his time suiting up for the Rockets, Davis wore only jersey No. 18 and put up 1.0 personal fouls per game.
Businesses expected a boost from the World Cup. Instead, they're struggling.
During the World Cup's first week, business owners near Houston's fan festival are taking a hit from street closures and higher parking fees.
James Harden arrested in Houston Saturday for carrying an unlawful weapon
Eagles Sign Offensive Lineman Michael Jordan and Defensive End A.J. Epenesa
Jalen Hurts and the Philadelphia Eagles will not reconvene until training camp in late July after ending mandatory minicamp on Wednesday. The mandatory veteran minicamp took place at the Jefferson Health Training Complex, with players' sights set on their eventual Week 1 matchup against the Washington Commanders. A.J. Brown was still an Eagle when he married Kelsey Nicole Riley on May 16 at the Montage Laguna Beach, a property owned by current United States Ambassador to Italy and Houston Rockets owner Tilman Fertitta.
Texas Republicans press for local control over spread of AI data centers on first day of convention in Houston
The proposed language by the party’s Legislative Priorities Committee appears to have strong support from rural delegates, but it potentially stands at odds with the priorities of Gov. Greg Abbott and other state leaders.
Democrats have hope in race for Texas Railroad Commissioner
State Rep. Jon Rosenthal, D-Houston, describes the race for Texas Railroad Commission as experience versus rhetoric.
After divisive U.S. Senate runoff, Texas Republicans seek unity at state convention in Houston
Now that the party's nominees are set for the general election, Texas Republicans are shifting their focus to defeating Democrats in November. The 2026 Republican Party of Texas State Convention runs through Saturday.
City of Houston passes Whitmire’s $7.5-billion budget for Fiscal Year 2027
Houston City Council approved Mayor John Whitmire’s budget with a vote of 15 to 1. Council Member Edward Pollard, the sole “no” vote, argued the plan was “fiscally irresponsible.”
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo proposing mental health leave policy for all county employees
In 2023, Hidalgo took a two-month leave of absence from her role as the county's top elected official to receive treatment for clinical depression at an inpatient care facility outside of Texas.
Houston Texans run game on schedule
David Montgomery set to run all over the Houston Texans schedule in 2026
Young Scholars Invent introduces Houston students to digital health innovation at Rice
Seventy-eight high school students from across the greater Houston area gathered at Rice last month for the annual Young Scholars Invent program, a hands-on learning experience that challenged participants to develop affordable digital health solutions while gaining exposure to entrepreneurship, engineering and innovation.
The week in politics (June 10, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And writer Lauren Hough discusses a rambling cross-country road trip she took with her dog, which she recounts in her latest book.
Texas Republicans won by going all-in on MAGA. Now they have to sell it to everyone else
Some political scientists in the state believe going all-in on MAGA may have drawn a line in the sand, potentially hampering how well GOP nominees attract swing voters.
Houston Dynamo FC return to training at Houston Sports Park on Monday, June 15
HOUSTON (June 8, 2026) – In preparation for the resumption of MLS play in late July, Houston Dynamo FC will return to training at Houston Sports Park on Monday, June 15. Training sessions will now begin at 9:30 a.m. CT, and the distribution of weekly training schedules will resume. The
Texas’ health care workforce has increased 123% in 30 years. State officials say it isn’t enough
Health care is the largest and fastest growing industry in Texas — but the workforce isn't growing fast enough to meet increasing demand. Workforce shortages are getting worse, according to testimony from state officials during a House Committee on Public Health hearing.
Two Texans cleared of hantavirus risk after period of isolation
The two Texas residents monitored for hantavirus have been cleared by Texas Department of State Health Services.
Local businesses prepare ahead of massive crowds expected for World Cup in Houston
Just around the corner from Shell Energy Stadium is the local bar Chapman & Kirby, where the staff is getting ready to be part of an event that will put Houston in the global spotlight.
Ramtech VP of Business Development Kelly Williams to Speak on Modular Construction Benefits in Panel Discussion at 2026 InterFace Houston Multifamily Conference
Ramtech Building Systems, Inc., a leading design-build provider of permanent and relocatable modular building solutions, today announced that Vice President of Business Development Kelly Williams will serve as a panelist at the 2026 InterFace Houston Multifamily Conference. The one-day event takes place June 9, 2026, at The Briar Club in Houston, Texas, and will bring together multifamily developers, owners, investors, architects, contractors, and other industry professionals to examine trends s