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Former AFL player Mark Hutchings announces partner’s death after childbirth
Former AFL player Mark Hutchings announced the sudden death of his partner, Hannah Camplin, two days after she gave birth to their daughter, Sofia.
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12-year-old boy shot while sitting in minivan in Harris County parking lot
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said a 12-year-old boy was wounded Friday night when he was caught in the crossfire as someone in a sedan fired at a truck driving through a parking lot....
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Sugar recall: 1.7 million pounds recalled over possible allergens
Nearly 1.7 million pounds of sugar have been recalled because of a “potential wheat kernel contamination.”
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Houston weather: Saturday brings a break in humidity
Slightly drier air has moved in, with dew points dropping into the 60s. It won’t feel like fall, but it's noticeably less humid.
safety
Houston man dies after truck he was working on rolls over him during attempted repair
Houston police said a man died after the truck he was attempting to repair rolled backward onto him Friday night.
safety
Houston man killed when truck rolls over him during attempted repair
A man died after a truck rolled backward onto him while he was helping repair the vehicle at a Houston home Friday night. According to HPD Sgt. Garcia, the incident appears to be an accidental death. Several detained as Houston police, city departments target southeast Houston af...
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Several detained as Houston police, city departments target southeast Houston after-hours club
Several people were detained early Saturday as Houston police and multiple city departments responded to an after-hours club in southeast Houston. The operation happened around 2:30 a.m. at El Volcan in the 3700 block of Broadway. 17-year-old in custody in connection to fatal sho...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1634: Daedalus
Episode: 1634 Flying the Aegean Sea in Daedalus’ slipstream. Today, we mix a magic drink for Daedalus and Icarus.
safety
Historic LGBTQ bar in Galveston escapes damage from shed fire, 2 taken to the hospital
A historic LGBTQ bar in Galveston escaped serious damage after a shed fire on Friday evening.
safety
Suspect arrested after Houston ISD Westbury High School student was shot, killed
A 17-year-old has been arrested following a deadly shooting that took the life of a 17-year-old Westbury High School student.
business
CITY Boots Gives Houston’s Glamorous Ladies the First Look At Its New Collection With a Hot Shopping Coup
When it came time to introduce her Fall 2026 Collection, CITY Boots founder Lizzy Bentley chose Houston for the exclusive first look. Over cocktails with a clutch of ridiculously glamorous friends and fans, she transformed the Alba Room of the city’s Hotel Granduca into an invita...
safety
Houston ISD Westbury High School student killed in shooting near campus
A 17-year-old student was killed in a shooting near Houston ISD's Westbury High School on Friday morning, police say. A suspect has also been arrested in connection to the shooting....
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Houston Texans Newsletter: Key priorities as they seek first win of season in Indianapolis
Hello Texans Nation! A new game week is here and the Texans are stumbling into Indy 0-2 for the third time in the last four seasons. Last year they were a dismal 0-3 before they woke up and finished with 12 wins but finished 2nd to AFC South champion Jacksonville. This Sunday it ...
business
‘It gives riches to my soul’: Sprinkler company owner donates new system to historic community garden
Beauty’s Community Garden in Independence Heights has a new sprinkler system, thanks to a local business that stepped up to help. The garden, located in the 3200 block of Airline Drive near East 32nd Street, was previously featured by 2 Helps You for how it has been serving the c...
business
Airbnb invests $6.4 million in Austin affordable housing project
Airbnb announced a $6.4 million investment in an Austin housing development that is intended to help fund 201 affordable housing units as part of the company's new national housing initiative....
schools
Community mourns 15-year-old Royce Witchet shot near Westfield High School
Dozens of young people and family members gathered at a memorial outside Westfield High School to mourn 15-year-old Royce Witchet, who was fatally shot Tuesday near campus. Chants of “Justice for Roy!” and “Forever 15!” rang out at the vigil, reflecting the overwhelming emotion f...
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Jim Nantz To Present Kelvin Sampson Into the Hall of Honor, Altering His NFL Travel Schedule To Be There for UH’s Biggest Night — a PaperCity Exclusive
Jim Nantz will be the one who ushers Kelvin Sampson into the University of Houston Athletics Hall of Honor on the university’s biggest night next Friday, October 2. The voice of CBS Sports and one of the heartbeats of UH in many ways will present Sampson on the Hall of Honor nigh...
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Houston weather: Still hot, less humid through Saturday
Slightly drier air has moved in, with dew points dropping into the 60s. It won’t feel like fall, but it's noticeably less humid. Lower humidity should stick around through the first part of the weekend. Highs will still reach the low to mid 90s Saturday....
schools
What Arizona’s voucher program shows Texas about school choice, oversight and public school funding
When Arizona expanded its Education Savings Account (ESA) program statewide in 2022, it opened the door to a different approach to educating children. Now, as Texas gets underway with its own Texas Education Freedom Account (TEFA) program, the experience in Arizona offers an earl...
government
Westbury High School homecoming football game canceled after deadly shooting
The Westbury High School homecoming football game scheduled for Saturday has been canceled following Friday’s deadly shooting of a senior student near campus. RELATED: Westbury senior who was shot and killed identified as LePaul Warren Friday night’s homecoming dance was canceled...
government
About 75,000 Harris County voter registrations unprocessed in Texas DPS error, county officials say
The Secretary of State on Tuesday notified Harris County officials of backlogged voter registration records that were never provided to the office due to a technical error....
library
Texas proclaims Sept. 25 as Dolly Parton Day to honor late music legend
Texas Governor Greg Abbott proclaimed September 25, 2026, as "Dolly Parton Day" to honor the late country star's life and her contributions to early childhood literacy through the Imagination Library....
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Tokyo X brings Japanese culture, sumo wrestling and 10-yen cheese coins to Houston
Tokyo X returns to Houston this weekend, bringing Japanese culture, entertainment, food and plenty of ways to get in on the fun at the Reliant Center. Whether you’re into anime and gaming, cosplay and J-pop, martial arts and taiko drumming, or cars and Japanese food, there’s a lo...
government
What to know before bringing home a puppy plsu spotting puppy mill red flags
If you’re thinking about adding a dog to your family, experts say one of the most important questions to ask is: Where did that pet come from? Meera Nandlal, a board member with the Texas Humane Legislation Network , and Greg Evans with the Houston Humane Society joined Houston L...
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Dessert Gallery celebrates 31 years of keeping Houston sweet
For more than three decades, Dessert Gallery has been part of Houston’s celebrations, from birthday cakes to everyday sweet treats. Founded in 1995 by Sara Brook, the local bakery has grown alongside the city while keeping one thing the same: its desserts are made from scratch. B...