A Steep Rise In Texas Immigration Cases
Last year, two districts in Texas – the Southern and Western District – recorded 25,506 immigration criminal case, breaking all previous records. And that trend is continuing in 2026.
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A Brief History Of The Weird Ways People Ski In Houston
For half a century, people have been trying to bring skiing to Houston in some form or another, mostly in ways that range from charmingly bizarre to bizarrely illegal.
Joe Folladori: Houston’s Answer To John Cameron Mitchell
Katy Perry Candy Darling Mary Magdalene follows Sophia, the lead singer of Houston underground band Bird Murderer, who goes on a manic quest to write the perfect song. The real story, though, is about self-exploration through art.
The New Union Leader Turned Texas Senator-Elect
Democrat Taylor Rehmet, a 33-year-old Fort Worth Air Force veteran and Lockheed Martin union leader, defeated Republican Leigh Wambsganss of Southlake in the runoff by more than 14 percentage points
Deaths In ICE Detention Escalate
The January 2026 deaths continued the rise in fatalities seen in 2025. That year marked a 20-year high for deaths in ICE detention, coinciding with a 65 percent jump in the national detention population.
Exploring The Whataburger Museum Of Art
Whataburger began collecting fan art on Instagram in 2021. There are over a hundred pieces showcased on the page, ranging from parodies of famous paintings, surrealist works, sculptures, photography, and mosaics
How Trauma-Informed Care Strengthens Justice For Sexual Assault Survivors
Exactly one year after her daughter's death, Tracy Matheson established the nonprofit Project Beloved: The Molly Jane Mission to advocate for sexual assault survivors.