Founded in 1836 by the Allen brothers, Houston had become Texas’ most populous city and a major conduit behind its booming economy within a century of its establishment. Many of the richest and most powerful Texans — from oilmen and railroad magnates to senators and governors — called the Bayou City home.

The proposed rules would add regulations for short-term rental owners and require rental platforms to collect hotel occupancy taxes.

Everything's bigger in Texas, and that includes its sprawling urban centers. Known for its cowboy culture, barbecue and booming energy industry, the Lone Star State is home to some of the largest and fastest-growing cities in the U.

Republican Rep. Briscoe Cain said he filed the legislation because he's concerned about violent crime and the city's ability to govern the state capital effectively. City officials dispute the narrative that Austin is unsafe.

Texas Longhorns forward Kyla Oldacre often feels that because of her physicality, she gets officiated differently than other post players. In Texas' l

Prairie View A&M closes its freshmen application on May 17, and Texas Southern closes its application on May 31. UH has a final deadline of June 2, though some colleges have earlier priority deadlines. Texas' priority deadline for state financial aid, submitted through the FAFSA, is Feb. 15.

Jamal Shead was a 2020 Austin Area High School Sports Awars boys basketball nominee. Last year an All-American. Now a pro. The 2024 show is June 9.

The growth is fueling higher rents and home prices in the North Texas city that was once seen as a more affordable option to Dallas and other major cities.

Crime trends across Texas in 2024 reveal Austin's progress and ongoing safety challenges. Explore how it compares to Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

While Austin ranked No. 1 in Texas, it was lower on the list when it came to U.S. cities. Nationally, Austin ranked No. 9 out of the 271 cities examined in the study. According to the study, another Texas city was not listed until Houston, which was ranked at No. 51 nationally.

A leader who learned to keep promises, a chance at chairing committees, and what they see as more chances for a fairer playing field.

The health department announced Friday that the two cases, in adults who live in the same household and have unknown vaccination statuses, are linked to international travel. Contract tracing is being conducted.