People across the country keep packing up and heading out, and a surprising corner of Texas is drawing more newcomers than ...

On Tuesday, a federal three-judge panel ruled against the use of a new Texas congressional map for the 2026 midterm election.

Republicans who were planning to run for newly gerrymandered districts may have to reassess, while Democrats who were drawn out of their seats could suddenly have a path back to Congress.

An age-old conundrum regarding raising children is the issue of nature versus nurture. That is, do genes determine a child’s success in life, or is it the environment in which that child is raised? Or ...

Americans are flocking in droves to suburban zip codes when choosing a new home, new data shows. According to data from MovingPlace.com published in August, roughly 25.9 million people, or 7.8 percent ...

Last year, nearly 26 million Americans (7.8% of the U.S. population) moved to a new home, according to online marketplace MovingPlace. In addition to the usual reasons to move — like a new job or ...

Americans are on the move, and Texas is leading the pack. A new report from MovingPlace analyzing over 6.3 million moves between January and May 2025, reveals the top zip codes where people are ...

Former Houston Mayor Annise Parker announced Wednesday she will run for Harris County Judge next year, setting up a potential clash with incumbent Lina Hidalgo in the Democratic primary. Parker served ...

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A familiar face is planning a comeback to Houston’s political scene. “Now more than ever, the people of Harris County need a strong, competent leader,” Parker said. “I have the experience, I have the ...