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Tropical Storm Edouard: Houston-area school closures Tuesday

List: Houston-area school closures Tuesday for Tropical Storm Edouard

Tropical Storm Edouard is approaching the Texas coast, prompting some Houston-area school districts to cancel school on Tuesday. Here's a list of school closures.

August 31, 2026 9:46pm CDT

More defendants with violent backgrounds found competent within months, released on PR bonds

August 31, 2026 9:35pm CDT

Parents raise concerns over ongoing HVAC issues at Houston ISD's Briargrove Elementary

August 31, 2026 8:05pm CDT

Tropical Storm Edouard takes aim at Texas

August 31, 2026 6:54pm CDT

Tropical Storm Edouard Live Tracker: Latest path, wind speeds, Texas impacts

August 31, 2026 6:54pm CDT

Houston ICE shooting: What Victor Salgado Araujo's release means for investigation into brother's death

What Victor Salgado Araujo's release means for investigation into deadly Houston ICE shooting

August 31, 2026 6:07pm CDT

Texas News

Texas Board of Education considers religious influence and framing in curriculum overhaul

Texas education leaders are debating controversial proposed high school social studies standards that emphasize America's biblical roots while framing early Islam around military conflict.

Gov. Abbott activates Texas emergency resources ahead of tropical weather threat

Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency

Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it

Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo released from ICE detention, family says

Invest 97L in Gulf among 2 tropical disturbances being tracked this week

National News

Tupac Shakur murder: Duane 'Keefe D' Davis found guilty in 1996 drive-by shooting of rapper

A jury in Las Vegas has found Duane 'Keefe D' Davis guilty in orchestrating rapper Tupac Shakur’s 1996 killing.

Lindsay Clancy murder trial: Jury enters 3rd day of deliberations without a verdict

Dollyfest to honor Dolly Parton over 2 weekends and on 2 continents

Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting

Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders

Check your piggy bank - You may have a rare 1969 penny worth up to $600,000

Politics

Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency

New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.

Treasury Department restricts journalists from covering North Carolina G20 meeting

Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders

Challenger calls Mass senator 'too old' for another term

Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it

US-Mexico trade negotiations hung up by cheese name dispute

Sports

Lionel Messi announces he's retiring from playing for Argentina

Lionel Messi announced in a social media post on Monday that he's ending his career as a player for the Argentine national team.

August 31, 2026 11:18am CDT

Jewell College running back dies after medical emergency on sideline

August 29, 2026 5:58pm CDT

Good Good Golf drops out of Austin PGA Tour stop sponsorship following controversial ad

August 27, 2026 4:12pm CDT

UEFA prepares criminal complaint against FIFA’s Infantino over failed World Cup sale plan

August 27, 2026 11:06am CDT

NFL ditches the Pro Bowl game, but not the Pro Bowl name

August 26, 2026 7:18pm CDT

Houston Texans reveal new 'HOUSTON/US' Rivalries uniforms inspired by street tiles, 'Be Someone' bridge

August 25, 2026 11:17am CDT

Consumer & Recalls

Check your piggy bank - You may have a rare 1969 penny worth up to $600,000

A penny minted at the San Francisco Mint in 1969 may be worth up to $600,000 due to what is referred to as a "doubled die obverse" mistake made during the minting process.

Tofu recalled over possible ink contamination; sold in 29 states

Americans warned against travel plans as terrorism threatens popular destination

Britax recalls over 144,000 child seats - See what models have been recalled

Walmart re-announces recall on 165K dressers - because more were sold

$70,000 cargo theft investigation underway after massive Pabst Blue Ribbon heist in California

Entertainment

Dollyfest to honor Dolly Parton over 2 weekends and on 2 continents

The life and legacy of Dolly Parton will be celebrated over the course of two weekends next year during a festival that will span two continents, reflecting the country icon’s global impact.