Kuykendahl Road shut down in N. Harris County after explosion leads to fire
Read full article: Kuykendahl Road shut down in N. Harris County after explosion leads to fireKuykendahl Road is shut down in both directions at Hufsmith-Kuykendahl Road in north Harris County after a fire broke out following some sort of explosion.
Suspect in Fort Bend County deputy’s hit-and-run death taken into custody by ICE
Read full article: Suspect in Fort Bend County deputy’s hit-and-run death taken into custody by ICEThe U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) says the suspect in the hit-and-run collision that led to Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputy Kenneth Lewis’ death has been taken into custody by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
Officers investigating suspicious death after man’s body found just north of Downtown Houston
Read full article: Officers investigating suspicious death after man’s body found just north of Downtown HoustonHouston police are investigating what they are calling a suspicious death after a man’s body was found just north of Downtown Wednesday.
Harris County commissioners to meet after Hidalgo–Rodeo dispute; Ramsey says behavior to be discussed
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Texas Medical Board suspends Houston physician’s license after his arrest on child porn possession charge
Read full article: Texas Medical Board suspends Houston physician’s license after his arrest on child porn possession chargeThe Texas Medical Board has suspended the license of a Houston doctor following his arrest on a possession of child pornography charge.
Who’s enforcing Houston’s rodeo new dress code? And what counts as ‘revealing’? Here’s what we know.
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Cyber expert shares tips to protect bank accounts amid Iran-Israel conflict
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Gov. Greg Abbott directs Texas agencies to stop observing Cesar Chavez Day
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Law enforcement catches Texas City man viewing child porn while executing warrant
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HPD releases bodycam footage of man fatally shot after pointing rifle at officers
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Kuykendahl Road shut down in N. Harris County after explosion leads to fire
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Suspect in Fort Bend County deputy’s hit-and-run death taken into custody by ICE
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Officers investigating suspicious death after man’s body found just north of Downtown Houston
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Texas Medical Board suspends Houston physician’s license after his arrest on child porn possession charge
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Law enforcement catches Texas City man viewing child porn while executing warrant
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Texas Lt. Gov. asks for pause on Camp Mystic license renewal
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Several Camp Mystic parents ask state to deny license renewal
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Constitutional law expert: Gov. Abbott has law on his side regarding school walkouts
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After nearly 30 years on death row, Texas executes Harris County man for 1998 double murder
Read full article: After nearly 30 years on death row, Texas executes Harris County man for 1998 double murderCharles Victor Thompson, 55, was executed by the state of Texas at 6:50pm on Jan. 28, 2026. Thompson was convicted of murdering his former girlfriend and her new boyfriend in 1998.
After nearly 3 decades on death row, Houston convicted killer Charles Thompson is scheduled for execution
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Judge poised to recommit charged Santa Fe high school gunman to state hospital
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Shaq O'Neal offering to pay for the funeral of Georgia girl, 12, who died after a fight
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Klein ISD parents gather to sign petition for safer schools after 3 gun incidents in 1 week
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Judge extends Texas school voucher application deadline after lawsuit over exclusion of Islamic schools
Read full article: Judge extends Texas school voucher application deadline after lawsuit over exclusion of Islamic schoolsA judge ruled Tuesday to extend the application deadline for the Texas school voucher program after four Muslim parents and three private schools sued Texas leaders, alleging Islamic private schools were excluded from participating in the state’s program.
Judge orders Texas to extend school voucher deadline in response to lawsuit from Islamic schools
Read full article: Judge orders Texas to extend school voucher deadline in response to lawsuit from Islamic schoolsThe application period, set to close Tuesday night, must now remain open until March 31, according to an attorney representing Islamic schools.
A $50 million push hopes to make child care a top issue in the midterm elections
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Texas school voucher program application deadline is today. Here’s everything you need to know
Read full article: Texas school voucher program application deadline is today. Here’s everything you need to knowTuesday is the last day for Texas families to apply for the state’s new school voucher program, with the application window closing on March 17.
Justice Department charges man accused of selling gun to Old Dominion University shooter
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Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed support
Read full article: Texas clarifies voucher rules to help more families access future special ed supportAfter reporting from The Texas Tribune, the office tasked with handing out vouchers clarified that families who do not complete a special education evaluation this year may have a chance to qualify for more funding in future years.
Trump’s DOJ is pushing prosecutors to pursue “fatally flawed” cases against Texas border crossers
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Rep. Veronica Escobar, two dozen Democrats call on ICE to close troubled El Paso detention camp
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Seis muertes en seis semanas: Lo que hay que saber sobre las detenciones de ICE en Texas
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The border wall is closing in on Big Bend, sparking opposition by locals
Read full article: The border wall is closing in on Big Bend, sparking opposition by localsResidents and elected officials are speaking out against a proposed border barrier through Texas’ biggest state park and one of the jewels of the national park system.
GOP Sen. Cruz, Rep. McCaul call for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in Minneapolis
Read full article: GOP Sen. Cruz, Rep. McCaul call for investigation after federal agents fatally shoot man in MinneapolisOther Texas Republicans have called for the Trump administration to double down on sending immigration officers to Minnesota and blamed Democrats for the violence, while others have remained silent.
Federal appeals court rehears challenge against Texas’ immigration law
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It’s more than a game: Learn about the untold history of Black baseball at Houston Freedmen’s Town Conservancy
Read full article: It’s more than a game: Learn about the untold history of Black baseball at Houston Freedmen’s Town ConservancySports and history enthusiasts! There’s an exciting new exhibition at the Houston Freedmen's Town Visitor Center that explores resilience, community, and the role baseball played during segregation. Learn how the history of The Negro Leagues transformed from being largely overlooked to a powerful symbol of perseverance and strength.
Rare Texas artifacts step out ‘From the Vault’ at The Bryan Museum
Read full article: Rare Texas artifacts step out ‘From the Vault’ at The Bryan MuseumAnd as Texas celebrates 190 years of independence, we're getting a look at some of the artifacts that connect us directly to the fight for freedom. They've been carefully preserved for generations and now finally on display at the Bryan Museum in Galveston for a limited time.
‘Moms are afraid’: Military families brace for uncertainty as strikes in Iran raise fears of wider conflict
Read full article: ‘Moms are afraid’: Military families brace for uncertainty as strikes in Iran raise fears of wider conflictAs U.S.-Iran tensions rise, Texas military families brace for uncertainty while experts discuss regional and global impact.
Soulful river cruises that connect Black travelers to heritage and culture
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Magnolia High School senior and cancer survivor Ethan Haugen hopes to make a difference for amputees
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Houston Health Department temporarily shuts down ‘Mama Tina’s Gumbo’ at RodeoHouston
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Airfare could rise as fuel surge poses ‘existential threat’ to airlines
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Train derailment near Richmond, Rosenberg leaks ethanol, cleanup could take days, officials say
Read full article: Train derailment near Richmond, Rosenberg leaks ethanol, cleanup could take days, officials sayA train derailment in Rosenberg is causing major traffic problems in the Richmond area Wednesday morning, according to the Richmond Police Department.
2 people rescued from vehicles after 5-vehicle crash on Tomball Parkway
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Houston repairing roads ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026 as city prepares for massive crowds
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Man beaten with pistol during attempted robbery in southwest Houston
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Klein ISD parents gather to sign petition for safer schools after 3 gun incidents in 1 week
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Community groups push back after HPD’s Community Affairs Division shuts down
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Deputy hospitalized, truck driver detained after wreck involving HCSO vehicle, firetruck in Aldine
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Klein ISD adds additional safety measures after multiple gun-related incidents on campuses
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Judge extends Texas school voucher application deadline after lawsuit over exclusion of Islamic schools
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13 years later, family still searching for answers in killing of Donald ‘Donnie’ Lapointe
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Parents demand stronger safety measures after 3 gun-related incidents in one week at Klein ISD schools
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Houston Rodeo updates dress code policy during final week of RodeoHouston. Here’s what you need to know before you go
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‘It’s on me’: Rockets’ offense stalls late in 100–92 home loss to Lakers
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