DALLAS, TEXAS, (July 27, 2026) – This month, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) issued guidance clarifying that the Clean Air Act (CAA) Acid Rain Program (ARP) does not apply to power generation facilities that are not connected to a public electricity […]
General News
Commissioner Lesley Briones to Host Fiscal Year 2027 Harris County Budget Town Hall and Senior Resource Fair
Help shape Harris County’s future and connect with valuable resources Commissioner Lesley Briones invites the public to an interactive town hall at Tracy Gee Community Center to express their priorities for the upcoming Harris County budget. Public input is vital […]
Exclusive: Why Katy Businesses Should Be Paying Attention to HoustonUncorked
Why Katy Businesses Should Partner with HoustonUncorked and The Katy News By The Katy News Staff KATY, Texas — In today’s digital world, having a great product or service is only half the battle. The real challenge is making sure […]
Preserving the Harvest: Let’s Salsa!
In this adult workshop, you will learn how to preserve your harvest into something delicious with a focus on the water bath method, and a hands on demonstration. The Let’s Salsa Workshop will be at the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension […]
Beyond the barn: What the return of New World screwworm means for human health
As the flesh-eating parasite edges back into the United States, public health experts explain who is most at risk and what safety habits can prevent transmission By SADDIE SMITH for VITAL RECORD BRYAN-COLLEGE STATION, Texas—Reports of the New World screwworm returning […]
Witnesses in ICE Shooting of Houston Father Still Detained as Pressure Mounts for Full Investigation
by Juhi Varma Houston, TX — Days after 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by ICE agents during an enforcement operation, his family and community leaders are still searching for clear answers —and calling for accountability. These calls appear to […]
Opinion Article: Backing the Ranchers that Put Food on Our Tables
By: Steven Snow U.S. Small Business Administration Pacific Regional Administrator overseeing the agency’s programs and services in California, Arizona, Nevada, Hawaii, and Guam. Acting South Central Regional Administrator serving New Mexico and Texas. A year into the Working Families Tax Cuts, signed […]
Missing Person Javier Macias; Houston Police Department: Case Number: 830418-26
The Houston Police Department is seeking the public’s assistance to help locate 50-year-old Javier Macias, who is reported missing. He was last seen on Monday, 06/29/2026, at approximately 5:00 PM in the 300 block of Hogan St, Houston, TX. […]
DPS Takes Home First Place at Annual Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop
AUSTIN – The Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) announces the results of the national Uniformed Safety Education Officers Workshop (USEOW), which was held in Des Moines, Iowa. The five-day workshop and competition offers public safety education training to state police officers […]
North Texas Child Predator Named July’s Featured Fugitive
AUSTIN – Texas 10 Most Wanted Sex Offender Alejandro Villegas is this month’s Featured Fugitive. The reward for information leading to his arrest is increased to $6,000 during July if the tip is received this month. Alejandro Villegas, 32, from Fort […]
