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Lizzo joins the reading list for Fort Bend County Library’s first virtual read-a-thon (original article; opens in a new tab)

Houston-native singer and rapper Lizzo is one of the special guests taking part in Fort Bend County Libraries’ first 24-hour virtual Read-A-Thon, which…

Houston begins water shutoffs for thousands of delinquent customers Tuesday (original article; opens in a new tab)

Houston will begin water shutoffs Tuesday for about 15,000 customers who collectively owe the city approximately $30 million.

2 Helps You: Houston-area woman says she paid $1,000 to reupholster antique chairs and never got them back (original article; opens in a new tab)

A Houston-area woman says she paid $1,000 to have three antique chairs reupholstered, but nearly eight years later, she says she still does…

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3406: Short Subjects (original article; opens in a new tab)

Episode: 3406 About the Short Subjects that we see, and that we once saw, before the movie we came to see. Today, short…

Galveston hopes to ride Labor Day visitors to strong end of summer (original article; opens in a new tab)

Labor Day visitors spent the unofficial end of summer on Galveston Island as tourism data showed growing interest in hotels, cruises and island…

‘We’re sharing flushes’: Magnolia homeowners say water bills have doubled (original article; opens in a new tab)

Aqua Texas customers in a Magnolia neighborhood say their water bills have doubled after new interim rates took effect, with some now paying…

The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1626: The Yellow River (original article; opens in a new tab)

Episode: 1626 Using China’s Yellow River to contemplate a flood. Today, a look at flooding.

AT&T Houston customers report issues, but company says network operating normally (original article; opens in a new tab)

Downdetector showed a spike in AT&T outage reports. Customers reported trouble with internet and Wi-Fi service. AT&T says its network is operating normally.

Bond denied for teen accused of killing unarmed driver near The Heights (original article; opens in a new tab)

A 19-year-old is charged with murder after he allegedly shot a man inside his vehicle near The Heights last week.

NOAA Hurricane Outlook 2026 (original article; opens in a new tab)

After a fairly active start, the end of Labor Day weekend should be quieter (original article; opens in a new tab)

In brief: Happy Labor Day! This is just a short update due to the holiday, and in reality there’s not too much to…

¡Prepárate para la Temporada de Huracanes con nuestra Guía de Huracanes de 2026! (original article; opens in a new tab)

MAGA Inc. cavalry arrives for Paxton in Texas Senate as Trump’s PAC places $10 million ad buy (original article; opens in a new tab)

This is the first buy that Trump’s well-heeled political operation has made for a general election, underscoring how critical Texas’ Senate race is…

Texas State Board of Education approves controversial curriculum that Muslims call discriminatory (original article; opens in a new tab)

The Texas State Board of Education approved an updated social studies curriculum that many Muslims says discriminates against them and ignores Islam’s scientific…

ICE officer charged in Minnesota shooting released on bond (original article; opens in a new tab)

Attorneys for Christian Castro, who appeared in federal court in McAllen, say he intends to plead not guilty to charges he lied about…

HOUSTON TEXANS ANNOUNCE 2026 CONTENT LINEUP (original article; opens in a new tab)

Ten unique series headline the team’s digital portfolio for upcoming season

Erik and Lyle Menendez granted early parole suitability hearing for March 2027 after denial last year (original article; opens in a new tab)

Erik and Lyle Menendez were granted an early parole suitability hearing on Monday, tentatively scheduled for March 2027.

Texas man sentenced to 10 years in prison after more than 130 dogs died at animal rescue (original article; opens in a new tab)

Timothy Brockman was sentenced to 10 years in prison after he and his girlfriend, Ashley McFadden, were accused of abusing and neglecting dogs…

15 years ago, the Labor Day wildfires upended and rewrote thousands of lives (original article; opens in a new tab)

Today, Texas Standard is re-airing “Forged in Flames,” an oral history of the Central Texas wildfires compiled by our home station KUT News.

After rescoring STAAR exams, 11 Texas districts seeing A-F grades improve (original article; opens in a new tab)

The score changes are part of an annual process to review the accuracy of STAAR results, state officials said.

‘Smoke and sugar’: Pitmaster and pastry chef power couple bring San Antonio flavors to Food Network (original article; opens in a new tab)

Esaul and Grecia Ramos, of 2M Smokehouse, won first place in the network’s inaugural “Pitmasters” competition.

How colourful stripes (and rubber chickens) helped Paul Smith conquer the fashion world (original article; opens in a new tab)

As he publishes his autobiography, Sir Paul Smith takes BBC News on a tour of his London headquarters.

Liam Gallagher's tambourine grin and Charli XCX says bye to Brat – Music Photography Awards 2026 shortlist (original article; opens in a new tab)

Nominees for the Abbey Road awards captured some of the past year's best moments in music.

Jorja Smith, Chase & Status and Sam Smith to head up Radio 1's Live Lounge month (original article; opens in a new tab)

Jorja Smith, Rachel Chinouriri and Blossoms also among artists set to take to the studio next month.