The zoo's Humboldt penguins moved out of their habitat after officials noticed them "interacting with materials" that could harm them if ingested, according to a Facebook post by the zoo. Staff plans ...

Founded in 1872 by four formerly enslaved men—Richard Allen, Richard Brock, Jack Yates, and Elias Dibble—Emancipation Park was purchased with $800 to create a public space for Juneteenth celebrations ...

HOUSTON – Mayor John Whitmire is responding to Governor Greg Abbott’s announcement of a new violent crime task force that will launch in Houston and Harris County. Abbott unveiled the initiative ...

Tributes have been pouring in from around the world for chimpanzee researcher, wildlife advocate and conservationist Jane Goodall, who died on Wednesday at the age of 91. The legendary scientist lived ...

Zoo Boo is the Houston Zoo's annual Halloween celebration, a long-running tradition that transforms the Zoo into a festive, family-friendly destination each fall. Guests are encouraged to come in ...

Born in London in 1934, Goodall said her fascination with animals began around when she learned to crawl. In her book, “In the Shadow of Man,” she described an early memory of hiding in a henhouse ...

Across the state, there are a variety of fall festivals, with everything from pumpkin carving to apple cannons and corn mazes. No matter what your family is looking for, you're sure to find it at one ...

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There aren't too many bright spots in Matt Eberflus's defense but newcomer James Houston has been a surprising standout through four weeks, so much so that he may be the team's defensive MVP for ...

The Texas Tech Red Raiders and Houston Cougars play on Saturday, Oct. 4, at TDECU Stadium in Houston, Texas in a game on the college football Week 6 schedule. Which team will win the college football ...

From fall festivals to Halloween and beyond, October is packed with activities for kids. Don’t miss our favorite free and fun things to do in Houston with kids this month. October holds one of our ...