Here’s what borrowers need to know ahead of July 1 student loan changes
From repayment options to borrowing limits, there are several new ways coming for borrowers navigate debt.
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Houston weather: July Fry heat blazes on for the 4th of July weekend
The Fourth of July forecast is looking very familiar for Southeast Texas: hot, humid, and only slightly damp at times.After several rounds of rain in recent weeks, Houston is settling back into a more typical summer pattern. That means warm, muggy nights, steamy afternoons, and only isolated show...
What to expect from highly-anticipated 'X-Men '97' season 2 on Disney+
Season 2 of 'X-Men '97' streams July 1 on Disney+ with a special three-episode premiere.
Supreme Court rejects Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected President Donald Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship in the U.S. by executive order.
A heat dome will engulf World Cup games in the eastern US this week. Here's what to expect
A threatening heat dome will engulf the central and eastern U.S. this week with heat index temperatures soaring into the triple-digits in some areas.
This new Texas law will impact how mobile food vendors operate
Several new laws across the country will be going into effect in July, but this one specific law will impact Texans.In January, more than 30 new laws went into effect in Texas, bringing significant changes that impacted Texans across business, law enforcement, housing, technology and more.You can...
Major student loan changes take effect July 1: What to know
A major shakeup to the federal student loan system affecting millions of borrowers will take effect July 1.
Nursing gains 'professional' label for student loans after judge's ruling
Students pursuing graduate degrees in nursing, physical therapy and several other fields will now be eligible for higher student loan limits
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship on constitutional grounds
The decision firmly rejected the executive order that Trump issued on the first day of his second term.
Millions drop Obamacare health coverage after subsidies expire and costs rise
Experts share why millions of people lost their Affordable Care Act health insurance plans this year after federal subsidies expired.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on party spending in federal elections, backing Republican appeal
The Supreme Court on Tuesday erased limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president, striking down a federal election law that is more than 50 years old.
Saharan haze moves out, heat remains with small rain chances returning in July
The Saharan haze will move out Tuesday, and pattern change will bring back rain showers to clean up the air in early July.
Aid workers warn of infectious diseases, overwhelmed hospitals after Venezuela quakes
Aid groups warned Tuesday that Venezuela's fragile healthcare system is being pushed to its limits nearly a week after two powerful earthquakes, with damaged and understaffed hospitals overwhelmed by the injured and deteriorating conditions in the disaster zone causing infectious diseases to spre...
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s proposed limits
A divided Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to people who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens. The justices relied on a long-settled ...
Consumer confidence ticks up as gas prices fall but Americans remain gloomy about the economy
Americans' attitudes toward the economy improved slightly this month as gas prices declined, but their outlook is still mostly negative by historical standards. The Conference Board said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index rose 0.6 point to 91.2 in June, a figure that is still below its ye...
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls, women from athletic teams
The Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling Tuesday upholding state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams.
America 250: Here are ways to celebrate the Fourth of July across the Houston area
There are fireworks displays, musical performances and kid-friendly events across Houston, Galveston, Fort Bend County and The Woodlands.
Job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May; U.S. labor market proves resilient
U.S. job openings stayed at a surprisingly strong 7.6 million in May as the American labor market remains resilient in the face of the economic shock from the Iran war.Forecasters had expected employers to post just 7 million openings in May.The job market is sturdy but not exactly booming. Layof...
Supreme Court upholds state laws banning transgender girls and women from school athletic teams
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state laws barring transgender girls and women from playing on school athletic teams, in another setback for transgender people.The court’s six-justice conservative majority, which has repeatedly ruled against transgender Americans in the past year, ruled that ...
1 detained after 20 people rescued from balconies during SW Houston apartment fire: HFD
Officials said a person is in custody after 20 people, including one with a disability, had to be rescued from the 2-alarm fire Tuesday morning
Canada and Morocco will play in Houston on July 4 for the city’s final World Cup match
Houston’s round-of-16 match on Saturday will be the city’s seventh match in three weeks, capping the mad dash of hosting part of the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Trump signs memo supporting ‘right to repair’ movement. Here’s what it could mean for Texas drivers
The memorandum, titled “Lowering the Cost of Living by Promoting the Freedom to Fix,” directs federal agencies to evaluate policies that may limit consumers’ ability to repair their own vehicles or choose where to have repairs performed. It does not create any new laws or immediately change what ...
Texas education board member threatens to sue colleagues over posts calling her ‘Marxist’
A Democratic board member says colleagues harassed her in social media posts during Texas’ debate over how history is taught. The GOP members deny any bullying.
The Latest: Trump's envoys are in Qatar for Iran war mediation
It’s been 123 days since the U.S. and Israel launched the Iran war, and the world again awaits another round of some sort of talks as President Donald Trump and Iranian officials disagree over what and even how they'll communicate. Trump’s special Mideast envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared ...
Here’s what borrowers need to know ahead of July 1 student loan changes
From repayment options to borrowing limits, there are several new ways coming for borrowers navigate debt.
Sewing Patriotism and Opportunity
Bestwork Industries for the Blind in Cherry Hill, New Jersey is a nonprofit dedicated to serving, training and employing those with visual impairments
Christina Grimmie's legacy shines bright 10 years after tragic passing
Christina Grimmie's life was cut short 10 years ago. Yet, the talented singer left a legacy of music, kindness, and charity.
JetBlue pilot reports hitting drone as flight approached landing at JFK Airport
A JetBlue Airways pilot reported hitting a drone as the flight was on approach for landing at JFK Airport on Monday morning.
Sportsbooks say World Cup betting has surged past expectations, with US hype driving action
Sportsbook operators anticipated this year's World Cup would set betting records because the major elements were aligned.
Houston law firm offers 500 free Lyft rides to FIFA World Cup fans over holiday weekend
As thousands of soccer fans descend on Houston for FIFA World Cup festivities, a local law firm is stepping up to help supporters celebrate safely.JD Silva & Associates is offering complimentary Lyft rides for fans departing Houston Stadium and the official FIFA Fan Fest through the holiday weeke...
US envoys arrive in Qatar for meetings on Iran, with tensions high over Hormuz
Two U.S. envoys arrived in Qatar on Tuesday for talks with mediators about the implementation of an initial deal to end the war in Iran, an official said.The visit by Steve Witkoff, U.S. President Donald Trump’s special Mideast envoy, and Jared Kushner, his son-in-law, comes after a weekend of cr...
Japan faces heartbreak again as Brazil scores late to end another World Cup run in the round of 32
The heartbreak was all too familiar for Japan at the World Cup.The country’s national team hung in until the very end Monday but was eliminated from the tournament — the third straight time Japan has had the lead in the knockout round and lost. This year, it was to five-time champion Brazil 2-1 o...
The Latest: Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, rejecting Trump’s restrictions
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld a broad conception of birthright citizenship, rejecting President Donald Trump’s executive order declaring that children born to parents who are in the United States illegally or temporarily are not American citizens.The decision, in line with the longstanding ...
Beyond Meat’s new plant-based steak filets are coming to Houston-area H-E-Bs ahead of Fourth of July
If you’re planning a Fourth of July cookout and looking for a plant-based option, there’s a new item headed to H-E-B.Beyond Meat announced its new Beyond Steak Filet is making its retail debut at H-E-B stores, giving Texas shoppers a chance to try the product for the first time without ordering i...
UTMB police searching for man accused of assaulting security officer in Galveston
Galveston police are searching for a man accused of assaulting a University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) security officer early Sunday morning.According to the University of Texas Medical Branch Police Department, the incident happened just before 6 a.m. Sunday on Market Street in Galveston.Maj...
Cypriot natural gas could start flowing from ExxonMobil's discoveries by 2033
Natural gas could start flowing by 2033 out of two undersea deposits discovered by ExxonMobil off Cyprus, a senior executive with the company said Tuesday, helping to turn the east Mediterranean island nation into a new European energy hub.The largest U.S. oil company and its consortium partner, ...
Underestimating Texas droughts (June 30, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Could the Corpus Christi water crisis have been averted if Texans were a little more realistic about climate change? We learn how the state may have underestimated the increasing size and scope of droughts.
Tropics remain pretty quiet heading into July
The tropics remain relatively quiet for the end of June and heading into July. There is one region in each basin though to watch for possible development over the next 7 days.
Gojek co-founder sentenced to 10 years in Indonesia over school laptops corruption case
Indonesia's anti-graft court on Tuesday sentenced one of the co-founders of ride-hailing and payments giant Gojek to 10 years in prison after finding him guilty in a high-profile corruption case stemming from his time as education minister.Nadiem Anwar Makarim was convicted of pushing his ministr...
2 Newsletter: Student loan changes begin July 1: What borrowers need to know
Good morning, Houston.☀️I hope you’re having a beautiful Tuesday. Let’s get right into the news of the day. Today’s biggest story? A lot is happening, but this one may take the cake. If you have federal student loans, you will want to know that major changes will be taking effect on Wednesday, Ju...
Why Ed Ingram trade to Texans ‘best thing that ever happened to me,’ why he believes: ‘We’re going to that Super Bowl’
Ed Ingram leaned back into his blocking stance, pivoting his feet across the scalding-hot artificial turf before powerfully shooting his hands forward.Technique and bad intentions rule the day at the line of scrimmage where the Texans’ veteran right offensive guard plies his trade.And Ingram is d...