Dr. Michel Azer, founder and surgeon at Texas Dental Implant Center, says dentistry chose him. Growing up, he found joy in helping people feel comfortable and confident and the path to dentistry let him pair science and hands-on care. That personal connection remains the reason h...
Reitz has worked with Ken Paxton at the Texas Attorney General’s Office, with Sen. Ted Cruz as his chief of staff, and with Pam Bondi as the assistant attorney general for the United States. He’s now leading one of the most crucial legal offices in Texas and the nation....
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing a review of state grants connected to two of Texas’ largest airports, including George Bush Intercontinental Airport, over religious accommodations he argues may violate state and federal nondiscrimination laws. Abbott announced the review Friday, Au...
Homeland Security Investigations Houston and Mexican authorities seized more than 6,000 kilograms of cocaine and arrested 19 suspected drug traffickers during three maritime operations off the coast of Chiapas, Mexico, in July, officials said. HSI said the seizures totaled 6,080 ...
Texas is awarding over $2 million in grants to nine colleges to provide free digital textbooks for nursing, cybersecurity, and tech programs.
A 17-year-old Westfield High School student was arrested and charged after authorities say he posted a threatening message against the school on social media. Cristian Ramirez was arrested on Friday and is charged with terroristic threat, a 3rd-degree felony. Texas lawmakers push...
Turning 60 is a pretty big deal, and if you’re Houston hip-hop legend Willie D - the best way to celebrate is to invite some of the biggest names in comedy, music and entertainment to get onstage and roast you! The Houston-born, Geto Boys co-founder is celebrating the milestone w...
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Proceedings in the state murder prosecution of Luigi Mangione have been pushed back after defense attorneys made a move to toss the local charges against him, according to court documents....
Scott's visit comes after two weeks of public outcry over images of bulldozers and other heavy machinery clearing land in the park.
Products recalled include H-E-B and NatureBest-branded pico de gallo, diced jalapeños and stuffed mushrooms.
Major Blaine McGraw is accused of secretly recording and sexually assaulting more than 90 victims. At a recent arraignment, he entered a plea of not guilty to all charges....
A multistate surrogacy controversy — involving Alaska, California and Texas — could have far-reaching implications. One medical ethics expert said the case highlights the flaws and weaknesses around surrogacy agreements that pose dozens of unanswered questions....
Today: We learn about colon cancer risks and warning signs, break down the Houston Texans’ upcoming new season, discuss the future of nuclear energy, and more. Plus, we welcome Hello Houston’s new co-host, Tessa Barrera....
A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race....
Construction of a section of border wall through Big Bend National Park has been paused.
Early Week Forecast: High pressure continues to bringing a hot, humid and dry weather pattern that looks to stick around beyond Monday. In fact, this could be one of the hottest weeks we’ll see for most of the remainder of our late summer. Houston won’t get an opportunity at rain...
An American tourist was killed after being struck by lightning while hiking Sicily's Mount Etna, Europe's largest volcano, which was recently active, Italian firefighters said Monday....
The music is back on at one of Houston’s well-liked nightlife spots. Bar 5015, the popular bar and grill along Almeda Road in Third Ward, has regained its sound amplification permit, meaning outdoor music and entertainment can once again be part of the experience. The venue has a...
Morath, the Texas Education Commissioner, says HISD could exit state intervention "relatively soon" and added the district needs to make special education changes a "primary" goal to ensure that....
A man has been charged for allegedly shooting three people in their vehicles on Friday in northeast Houston. He was then shot by police and a trooper.
Hayden Panettiere’s death remains under investigation as officials release new details from a preliminary autopsy of the beloved actress.
When will it finally start to feel like fall? Here's what you need to know.
FBI Houston says it is investigating several threats made against Houston-area schools this year. During the 2025-26 school year, FBI Houston received 42 tips related to school threats. So far this school year, 2026-27, FBI Houston has investigated three school threats. Two resul...
The mind behind "seven seconds or less" revolutionized NBA basketball with a style that teams have either sought to replicate — or adapt to.
DFW said late Friday that plans to install the religious washing station had been canceled.
Several senior apartment complex residents in Kingwood are worried about their safety because of ongoing elevator problems, such as overheating and break downs....
As students across Texas return to classrooms this month, a state lawmaker is pushing for a major change to when the school year can begin. State Rep. Jared Patterson is preparing legislation that would move the start of the school year to after Labor Day, arguing that students a...
On Monday's show: We discuss the latest state school ratings and questions about reading proficiency at some HISD schools. And we mull over the reasons people, industry, and venues are moving from the core of the city outward....
The Houston Texans continue training camp after coming off their 27-7 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers last Thursday. They are now preparing for their busiest week of camp. Starting Tuesday, the Las Vegas Raiders will be in town for a joint practice following by preseason game nu...
Hello, Houston.☀️ It’s a new week, and I hope your students are getting settled back into school and their routine. Before we get into the breaking news of the day, let’s talk about the weather... It’s going to be HOT this week. So, if you have kiddos who have outside activities ...
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 to come later in the sea...
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 s...
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 i...
Some beauty trends earn their staying power. Others simply refuse to leave. Black beauty spaces are having an overdue reckoning about what actually works versus what just performs well on camera. Here are five hair, makeup, and style trends that have officially worn out their wel...
The Texas Veterans Network, powered by Combined Arms, is expanding its food assistance efforts with a new monthly distribution site in Fort Bend County, aiming to address persistent food insecurity among veterans and active-duty service members in the Houston region. The free dis...
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, s...
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 ca...
President Donald Trump cited his “very good relationship" with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un when revealing the U.S. would scale back its role in military exercises with South Korea....
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 eve...
Days of severe storms and flooding across Indiana have left at least six people dead, including a 4-year-old boy, as swollen rivers inundated communities....
The latest D23 news and updates on Villains Land, Piston Peak National Park, Tropical Americas, and more coming to Walt Disney World's theme parks.
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...
South Korea’s dog meat restaurants are in the peak of their final busy season as the country’s ban on the slaughter and sale of dog meat takes effect next year....
Emergency crews are on the scene of a major crash involving a motorcycle on the Sam Houston Tollway, local authorities said Sunday afternoon.
A 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.
A fire broke out Sunday morning at the original Mia’s Table at 3131 Argonne Street in Montrose. The Houston Fire Department responded around 11 a.m. to reports of a restaurant fire. Arriving firefighters found heavy smoke coming from the building and began an offensive attack, HF...
Emergency personnel recovered the body of a 57-year-old man from Lake Sam Rayburn on Sunday morning following a three-day search after he went missing while swimming with his wife, local authorities said....
A 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 ...
It stays hot across Southeast Texas for the next several days. Get ready for some real August heat to start building in southeast Texas!
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A bomb threat called in to Houston police prompted a temporary ground hold and security screening at William P. Hobby Airport on Saturday ev…
Houston police responded to Hobby Airport on Saturday evening to investigate an incident.
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