The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
The new system will redistribute some park funds from well-to-do neighborhoods to less affluent areas.
A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.
The Houston Astros had the national stage on Sunday night but fell to the Seattle Mariners 3-2. The victory gave the Mariners the series win while extending their dominance over the Astros this season. The Mariners are 9-2 against Houston with more games later in the season. The Astros are 63-62 ...
A late-June U.S. Supreme Court ruling effectively allows the Trump administration to revoke Temporary Protected Status from any nationality. That puts more than 100,000 TPS recipients in Texas at risk of being expelled from the country.
Episode: 3400 In which we cause water to, like a Hell-broth boil and bubble within a nuclear reactor. Today, For a charm of powerful trouble …
By Ames Alexander for Floodlight Kimbrelle Kyereh lives just a few hundred feet from the massive chemical storage tanks in St. Rose, in southeastern Louisiana. Oily fumes sometimes drift into her home, bringing headaches, nausea, and insomnia. On one such night, she grabbed her son at 3 a.m. and ...
This article was originally written by Jennifer Porter Gore for Word In Black. President Donald Trump on Monday revived his attempt to change the nation’s approach to childhood vaccines by signing an executive order that would upend the routine schedule of jabs children receive in their early yea...
This fall, college campuses across the country will welcome a new class of freshmen carrying backpacks full of textbooks, ambitions, and unanswered questions. By the time they receive their diplomas in 2030, they will enter a world likely transformed by artificial intelligence, shifting demograph...
A Humble ISD elementary school is celebrating a dramatic turnaround after improving its state accountability rating from an F to a B in just one school year. Jack M. Fields Elementary posted a 24-point increase over its 2025 score—the largest year-to-year gain among Humble ISD campuses—according ...
A football coach and teacher in Wharton County were killed in a crash Saturday.
East Bernard ISD is mourning the deaths of Athletic Director and Head Football Coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, Brandy Jenkins, a teacher at East Bernard Junior High School. According to a message from Superintendent Courtney Hudgins, the couple died in a car crash Saturday evening, “Jeremy and...
When looking back at the FIFA World Cup 2026 games here in Houston, one topic everyone kept mentioning was how beautiful the stadium looked with a full grass field instead of the usual synthetic turf. The Houston Dynamo’s Director of Sports Turf & Grounds, Dan Bergstrom, was part of a team that p...
It's the last season for legal dog meat in South Korea15h ago
Motorcycle crash closes Sam Houston Tollway lanes15h agoA 35-year-old man faces multiple felony charges after stealing a deputy’s patrol vehicle and leading law enforcement on a high-speed pursuit that ended in a rollover crash, authorities said.
The makers of Lacnola Lactation Granola recalled certain pouches because of fears they may be contaminated with Salmonella.
A fire broke out late Sunday morning at the original Mia’s Table restaurant in Houston, damaging the kitchen area before firefighters brought the blaze under control, officials said.
When the U.S. withdrew from Afghanistan five years ago, thousands of Afghans who helped U.S. troops were brought here to rebuild their lives. But now, some fear the U.S. may want to send them back.
A vehicle pursuit led by Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies ended Sunday morning on the North Freeway with a woman taken into custody.
Fire breaks out at original Mia’s Table restaurant in Montrose18h ago
Body of missing swimmer recovered from Lake Sam Rayburn after three-day search18h agoA 42-year-old convicted felon is in custody following a SWAT standoff sparked by an armed family violence call late Saturday night, authorities said.
The convicted murderer, who killed his pregnant wife and two young daughters and is currently serving several life sentences in prison, has reportedly found a new love interest, Lizzie Henderson.
A paddleboarder drowned in a Colorado reservoir Friday. marking the second paddleboarding death there in nine days.
Rice University is welcoming its largest-ever incoming undergraduate class Sunday, as more than 1,350 freshmen arrive on campus for the start of O-Week, according to the university. More than 50 transfer students are also expected to join the university this fall. Rice said it’s undergraduate enr...
It stays hot across Southeast Texas for the next several days. Get ready for some real August heat to start building in southeast Texas!
One man is dead and two others were injured early Sunday morning after an argument at a large gathering escalated into a shootout, police said.
Law enforcement respond to crash on southbound North Freeway at Richey Road19h ago
Motorcyclist killed in single-vehicle crash after speeding through Houston park tunnel19h ago
Tropical Storm Lala battered Hawaii on Sunday with powerful winds, torrential rain and dangerous flooding after weakening from a hurricane without making landfall.
California authorities seized about 30 pounds of suspected cocaine worth an estimated $817,200 during a traffic stop.
One man was killed and four others were injured after a shooting broke out during a large gathering in southeast Houston early Sunday. Houston police responded around 4 a.m. to the 13300 block of Cullen Boulevard. Investigators said the incident followed a gathering at a shopping center, where pe...
Houston families can find free groceries, prepared food and family activities Sunday as part of an effort to address food insecurity before the start of the school year. The Hugs in a Blanket Foundation will host Everybody Eatz: Ivan’s Pop-Up Grocery Store & Food Park from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Sunda...
Episode: 1617 Reflections on the dicey question of cause and effect in history. Today, the connections problem.
A bomb threat called in to Houston police prompted a temporary ground hold and security screening at William P. Hobby Airport on Saturday evening. Houston Police Department watch command received a call at 6:29 p.m. reporting suspicious activity. The caller stated a husband was acting strangely a...
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old Saturday in connection with a shooting outside Virginia State University residence halls that left five people injured.
A Heights family says an ongoing dispute with their mail carrier has escalated into months of missing mail — including bills, a car tag and a settlement payment. The family says the problems started about a year ago, when their mail carrier began leaving mail on their cars instead of putting it i...
Records say the shooting victim "became aggressive" after the suspect's vehicle struck his vehicle.
Grocery chain pulls more products as Salmonella-linked recall growsYesterday
Four shot, 1 killed by victim's boyfriend in SunnysideYesterday
Three vehicles made contact with one another Friday night, causing one of the vehicles to hit a truck's trailer.
The Pride of Pearland Band is wrapping up summer rehearsal in a big way — with a little help from the Pearland Fire Department. On Saturday, firefighters parked firetrucks at Pearland High School’s practice lot and sprayed down student band members following their final summer rehearsal session, ...
Officials say an investigation for one stolen tailgate led to them finding seven more at apartment complex on West FM 1960.
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.
Prosecutors are waiting for the sheriff's office to complete its investigation before deciding whether to upgrade the couple's charges.
Michigan State Police are investigating after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan Friday.
The suspect sped off from an apartment complex and later crashed their vehicle.
Watching the NFL in 2026 will require fans to navigate a mix of broadcast networks, live-TV packages and streaming services, with costs varying widely depending on how many games they want to see.
A lengthy search for a Montgomery County man accused of sexually abusing a child ended July 27 when authorities found him in Louisiana, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday. James Michael Nona was initially investigated after the sheriff’s office received a report in July ...
James Michael Nona was arrested July 27 after allegedly cutting off his court-ordered GPS monitor and fleeing.
Houston weather: Scattered showers possible this weekend, some areas under heat advisoryYesterday
Historic Tall Ship Elissa returns to Galveston after America250 voyageYesterday
Early Week Forecast: High pressure continues to bringing a hot, humid and dry weather pattern that looks to stick around beyond Monday. Houston won’t get an opportunity at rain until late week, and the chance is only around 20%. Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, with the potential to hi...
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.
Abbot has ordered a pause of new data center approvals until regulators can evaluate these projects.
A Houston family is mourning a mother who was killed early Saturday after police say a man returned to a southeast Houston home and opened fire, striking four people. The shooting happened around 2:37 a.m. at a home in the 9300 block of Fairland Drive, near Wilmington Street. Houston police said ...
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It’s not often that Houstonians get a glimpse into the grand mansions that line River Oaks Boulevard, but the recent sale of the 15,000-square-foot behemoth at 1708 on the city’s most prestigious thoroughfare opens the door. The association of realtors’ professional organization just revealed tha...
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It’s not often that Houstonians get a glimpse into the grand mansions that line River Oaks Boulevard, but the recent sale of the 15,000-squa…
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (…
Our weekend’s forecast: We were fortunate to get the rain we did on Friday. It helped keep temperatures in the mid-90s, but that relief will…
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but …
Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also a…
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport canceled plans to install a facility commonly used for Islamic prayer after Gov. Greg Abbott on Frid…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a review of all state grants to entities that operate airports over what he says is “illegal religiou…
An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
Proposed design guidelines for Houston’s Norhill Historic District are headed back for review after the Houston Archaeological and Historica…
The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
A Houston-area police officer is being recognized by 2 Helps You for his quick thinking and bravery after stopping to help a driver trapped …
For the first time, the former chief of the Pasadena Police Department is speaking publicly about disciplinary records involving former Sgt.…
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