Editor’s note: This story is breaking and will be updated. Nearly eight months after a Democratic walkout over congressional redistricting, a GOP-led Texas House committee moved to charge 52 of their Democratic colleagues up to $8,354.25 each in fines. After roughly six hours in a closed-door executive session, the House Administration Committee approved the fines…

In a world where smartphones and life-saving medications depend on a complex web of global movement, the question isn’t whether supply chains matter—it’s who will lead them. That’s the driving force behind San Jacinto College’s new Bachelor of Applied Technology in Logistics and Supply Chain Management, a four-year degree designed to meet one of the…

For many Houstonians, banking is a chore—waiting in line, juggling confusing accounts or calling customer service for answers. Good news, The MINT National Bank is working to change that. Since opening in 2009, this Kingwood-based community bank has built a modern, customer-first approach that blends technology with personal service, while growing to $400 million in…

For many, saving money isn’t about discipline—it’s about getting started. Setting aside large sums can feel overwhelming, especially with everyday expenses. That’s the gap Community Resource Credit Union aimed to close with its new CoRe Ownership Account—a tool designed to make saving feel like a part of daily life. Saving money reimagined Unlike traditional savings…

For more than 80% of Texas schools, an A-F accountability rating hinges on one factor: results from the single, high-stakes STAAR test. These ratings are used by the state to evaluate campus performance and inform decisions about instruction, interventions, and public reporting. Because of its central role in Texas education, the A-F accountability system has…

For more than 80% of Texas schools, an A-F accountability rating hinges on one factor: results from the single, high-stakes STAAR test. These ratings are used by the state to evaluate campus performance and inform decisions about instruction, interventions, and public reporting. Because of its central role in Texas education, the A-F accountability system has…

When it rains, water doesn’t simply disappear; it flows through neighborhoods, streets and drainage systems before eventually reaching creeks, rivers and even drinking water sources. That means what enters storm drains in Pearland, from trash and oil to chemicals and sediment, can have a direct impact on the environment and water quality both locally and…