Houston sues state in attempt to block new law that erodes cities’ power

Houston officials sued the state of Texas on Monday to stop a sweeping law aimed at gutting all kinds of local ordinances and sapping the power of the state’s bluer urban areas. The law — House Bill 2127, dubbed the “Death Star” bill by opponents — was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott in June, ma

Here's where to celebrate National Fried Chicken Day on July 6 in San Antonio

There are few things more comforting than a piping hot plate of perfectly fried chicken. Golden brown, tender and juicy, when you find a spot that does it right, it’s akin to the culinary holy grail. National Fried Chicken Day is nearly upon us — it’s on July 6, in case you need to pencil it in — so

Ken Paxton will not testify at impeachment trial, defense attorney says

The lead attorney for suspended Attorney General Ken Paxton said his client will not testify in his upcoming impeachment trial in the Texas Senate. Paxton’s defense lawyer, Tony Buzbee, made the announcement in a late Monday night statement on the eve of the July Fourth holiday. The Senate could sti

Emergency room visits surge, Texans die amid dangerous heat wave

A dangerous heat wave that blanketed Texas this month has prompted a public health crisis that’s particularly affecting older people and outdoor workers across the state, local and federal health data shows.  At least nine people have died from the heat in one South Texas county, the local medical e