The Houston Zoo has never had an escaped animal threaten visitors, but that doesn't mean staffers and volunteers aren't ...

Born on Nov. 6 to first-time mother Vida, Rojo has been growing stronger and more independent, preparing for the moment when zoo visitors could finally catch a glimpse of him. His name, meaning ...

Step back in time at the Houston Zoo’s new Jurassic Giants exhibit, visitors can follow a forest trail filled with 60 life-sized prehistoric creatures, including Allosaurus, Herrerasaurus ...

With temperatures warming, 24 cold-stunned green sea turtles and a loggerhead turtle have returned home to the cozy waters of the Gulf of Mexico. Their return to the sea this month was a project of ...

The Houston Police Department responded to a call of a shooting at an after-hours sports bar early Sunday morning. Six men were shot and transported to a local hospital. Four, as of Monday ...

In a poll, USA TODAY readers voted Jacksonville's zoo among the Top 10 in the U.S. The zoo's Land of the Tigers exhibit was voted one of the nation's best zoo exhibits in 10BEST's 2023 poll.

To most Houstonians' surprise, our city is 2025's spring break hot spot, dispelling the idea that Houston isn't a place people would typically want to visit. Throughout this month, young people ...

"This project is truly transformative for downtown Houston, a lasting legacy that will solidify our position as a top tier convention and entertainment destination," said Whitmire. "Most ...

The Houston rodeo, which runs March 4 to 23, is beyond Texas-size. Credit... Supported by By Shannon Sims Photographs by Meridith Kohut “Mutton bustin’,” where children lie on their bellies ...

Read full article: Suspect in Galveston golf cart crash pleads guilty to drunk driving before trial Former Houston Mayor, Sylvester Turner expresses his views against the state takeover of HISD at ...

Houston finished off what has been an impressive and record-setting march through the Big 12 Conference schedule. The Cougars rallied in the second half and fended off a late Baylor charge to take ...