Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath applauded the district for its improvements while citing the need for more time to “achieve lasting success for students.”

The Texas Education Agency has removed and replaced four of the appointed members of Houston ISD's Board of Managers two years into the state takeover. TEA Commissioner Mike Morath wrote that he removed board Vice President Audrey Momanaee,

Tennessee softball faces off with No. 6 seed Texas on June 2 for a spot in the Women's College World Series championship. Follow live updates.

Tuesday is a First Alert Weather Day due to the threat of large hail, damaging winds, and localized flooding. The greatest severe threat is for areas along and west of I-35, where storms will initiate. It could be a bumpy evening commute for some on Tuesday as storms develop off a dryline to our west and along an incoming front.

HOUSTON — As hurricane season officially begins and summer heat intensifies across Texas, all eyes are on the state’s power grid. According to ERCOT’s latest supply and demand projections, Texas should have enough electricity to keep the lights on in the days ahead — but energy experts say there’s still cause for concern.

A surprising treatment option helped a Texas girl who developed a dangerous wound soon after she was born prematurely.

The southbound lanes of I-35W by Texas Motor Speedway shut down early Monday morning due to a crash involving an 18-wheeler. The crash was reported around 5 a.m. on I-35W between Dale Earnhardt Way and Mark Martin Drive. This portion of the highway has two lanes.

The state standardized test has long been criticized for taking instructional time away from teachers and putting unnecessary pressure on students.

Dr. Loyalka calls his recovery miraculous. “He’s amazing. Within three months, he came to my office, and I remember — he was like 280 pounds, and it was all muscle again,” he said. “You know, part of the miracle is just him. I mean, his drive, his will to succeed, his will to survive.”