The zoo noticed potentially harmful behavior by the Humboldt penguins, so they were moved out of their Galápagos Islands habitat for now.

Celebrate Halloween in Houston with family-friendly events including Zoo Boo, Galaxy Frights, dog parades, costume contests ...

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 ...

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 ...

A popular theme park is closing. That’s good news for dinosaur fans who want their own life-size animatronic attraction.

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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 ...

Houston Astros missing the MLB playoffs for the first time since 2016. The team overcame departures throughout its run, but ran out of gas in 2025. Astros won World Series titles in 2017 and 2022.

The Sam Houston Bearkats are searching for their first win of the 2025 college football season, as they sit at 0-4 heading into their Week 6 matchup with the New Mexico State Aggies. New Mexico State ...

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 ...

Dinosaurs, fortunately for most of us, are extinct, but we share the planet with some of their relatives, and those family members are being celebrated in Washington on Saturday at the Smithsonian ...