Galveston County is home to 22 refineries and chemical plants. The level of emergency preparedness varies widely.

As county considers a $50.3 billion budget, a report tallies how much is going to legal payouts advocates say are preventable.

Business groups threatened a ballot measure targeting a key city revenue source, raising fears of layoffs and charges of “shakedown.”

A record pay gap with other professions and rising costs are making it increasingly difficult for schools to attract and retain talent.

Uber and Lyft drivers in both states say low pay, rising gas prices and a lack of transparency in how they’re compensated have fueled organizing efforts.

Across the nation, one of the dirtiest sources of power gets a lifeline from the Trump administration and state officials.

Alex Haley’s masterwork Roots turns 50 this year. But a school board’s move to ban the book has stoked outcry, including from family members like Anne Haley.

McFarland police don’t respond to calls at detention centers, citing agreement with GEO Group. Crimes go uninvestigated, say attorneys and alleged sexual abuse victim.