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The battle for the U.S. House runs through South Texas. Here’s a cheat sheet to the top 5 races.
San Antonio and South Texas are at the center of five closely watched U.S. House races, with millions of dollars pouring into the campaigns.
Man finds 6-carat diamond at famed Arkansas state park: 'We got a big one!'
A diamond-hunting enthusiast who moved to Arkansas just to be closer to the nation’s only public diamond mine has finally found his big rock.
Houston’s Rollicking Food Fest Turns Autry Park Into a Chefs For Farmers Dream — See Which Dishes Reigned Supreme
Ah, the aroma of Republic Reserve tomahawk steak sizzling on the grill, the cooling bites of Underground Creamery ice cream and the thirst-quenching swigs of Stella Artois. These were just a few of the tasty elements greeting the throng 4,500 strong that grazed and partied across...
Trump touts economic growth, reinforces support for Paxton during Denton visit
President Donald Trump was in Denton Thursday in what was a mix of a celebration of American manufacturing and Trump administration economic policies and a campaign rally for Republican Senate nominee Ken Paxton....
Third Ward members demand investigation of Columbia Tap cases
Third Ward community members are again demanding action at one of the Columbia Tap Trail’s most troubled locations: Anita Street, where the trail intersects the 3100 block. Their concerns intensified following the Sept. 6 fatal shooting of 35-year-old Jaleel Rahman at 3119 Anita ...
Win for disabled rideshare drivers at Hobby Airport, but there’s one more problem to solve
Kevin Yackly recently showed 2 Helps You how far he had to travel from the rideshare parking area to reach the nearest accessible portable restroom at Hobby Airport. For Yackly, that meant a trek of more than 100 yards with his cane. The reason for this problem? Rideshare drivers...
CBP could 'reduce its scope' on Big Bend National Park border project
The federal government is considering reducing the scope of a planned border project through Big Bend National Park, according to court documents filed in an ongoing federal lawsuit....
Thin MLB crowds in Atlanta, Houston reflect challenge of selling afternoon Wild Card Series tickets
Austin Riley delivered the first clutch moment of Major League Baseball's playoffs on Tuesday, hitting a go-ahead three-run homer in the eighth inning that pushed the Atlanta Braves over the Philadelphia Phillies for a 5-3 win . It was an electric scene for fans at Truist Park — ...
Talarico vs. Paxton: Different plans for Texas’ data center boom
Data centers have become a major talking point as their growth continues to expand across Texas, sparking debate surrounding who should have the final say in their regulation and what should be regulated....
Pope Leo roots for the White Sox — but Houston Astros fans have faith of their own
It’s postseason time in Houston — and some Astros fans aren’t leaving anything to chance. Before first pitch Tuesday at Daikin Park, a handful of fans made a quick stop across the street at Church of the Annunciation — just to put in a good word. The only complication? The leader...
Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White Sox
The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros — baseball's first division winner with a .500 or worse record — opened their Wild Card Series with a 6-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Large swaths of seats, especially in the upper deck, sat empt...
Project Row Houses launches Southern Survey Biennial III
Thirty-three years after seven Black artists pooled their money to buy a block of crumbling shotgun houses in the Third Ward, that block is hosting one of the most ambitious exhibitions in Project Row Houses’ history. Project Row Houses (PRH) opens the Southern Survey Biennial II...
Camp Mystic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing: Owners propose sale
The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets....
Camp Mystic proposes selling Hill Country property in bankruptcy plan
Camp Mystic is proposing to sell its nearly 725-acre Hill Country property as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, more than a year after deadly flooding killed 25 campers, two counselors and camp owner Dick Eastland....
$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger....
12 teens wounded Georgia shootout at birthday party
Eleven teenagers were shot during a large gathering early Sunday morning at a park in Macon, Georgia.
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.
Join UT MD Anderson’s 11th annual Boot Walk to End Cancer® at Helix Park Nov. 14
For 11 years, Houston has stepped up to give cancer the boot. Join UT MD Anderson on Nov. 14 at Helix Park in the Texas Medical Center. This family-friendly event brings together thousands of neighbors, friends and teams for a 1.2-mile in-person walk and supporters across the cou...
Houston’s Massive New Restaurant Brings Old Hollywood Glamour and a Real Dress Code To Post Oak — Mack Allen’s Lives Large
Houston’s movers and shakers turned out in force and in style for the grand opening of the bigger than big Mack Allen’s restaurant. So big that at 16,000 square feet, this new restaurant consumes the entire ground floor of the 5POP office tower at 4400 Post Oak Parkway. The Old H...
Heads up Houston drivers -- your next parking ticket may arrive with the rest of your mail
Houston drivers could soon find parking tickets in their mailboxes instead of tucked under their windshield wipers. Starting next week, parking enforcement officers will have the option to mail citations directly to the vehicle’s registered owner. Windshield tickets will still be...
Brazoria County deputy indicted in fatal teen shooting now accused of fracturing man's ankle during traffic stop
A Brazoria County man who claims he had just been beaten at a bar is now suing the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office after former deputy Kevin Tippit allegedly fractured his ankle during a traffic stop — then allegedly called the violent takedown “protocol.” Justin Parker filed th...
River Oaks District Restaurant Favorite Celebrates 10 Years, Defying the Odds — In a World Of Rotating Hotspots, Le Colonial Shows Staying Power
The chic boite Le Colonial is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Houston’s tony River Oaks District. It was back in the fall of 2016 when restauranteurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King brought their stylish recreation of 1920s dining in French colonial Southeast Asia to Houston. Tha...
Greenspoint Mall site to be redeveloped into $150M CityNorth Industrial Park
Demolition of the Greenspoint Mall will begin in October and the existing Fitness Connection will be incorporated into the new development, according to Lincoln....
5-Star driver with 1-star bathroom problem at Hobby Airport over lack of immediate access for drivers with disabilities
A rideshare driver who regularly picks up and drops off passengers at William P. Hobby Airport says getting to a restroom has become a significant challenge because of where ride-share drivers are required to park. Kevin Yackly is an Uber drive with a disability that requires him...
Camp For All expands to $61M second location in Chappell Hill
Camp For All is expanding from Burton, Texas to a second location in Chappell Hill, Texas, sitting on nearly 380 acres and includes 20 accessible cabins....
Sunnyside loses park, community asks why no one warned them
Breanna Solomon had just launched her walking club in Sunnyside. The first meeting went well. A small group of community members gathered at Grimes Park early in the morning. Solomon said the community members who showed up comprised neighbors who rarely saw each other outside of...
Houston Rockets announce full slate of season theme nights, giveaways and fan experiences for new season
It’s time to get NBA basketball back on your schedule because the new season is only a month away. The Rockets, who held Media day on Tuesday to promote the new season, tip-off the regular season campaign October 21st at home against the Dallas Mavericks. The Houston Rockets toda...
Former Greenspoint Mall site in North Houston to be redeveloped into $150 million CityNorth Industrial Park
The 80-acre CityNorth Industrial Park will be located near Interstate 45, Beltway 8 and the Hardy Toll Road.
Texas Rangers execute search warrants in Camp Mystic deadly flood probe
In a significant development in the investigation into the deadly flooding at Camp Mystic, FOX 4 has learned a judge signed search warrants as part of a criminal investigation into the camp and its leaders....
Camp Mystic under investigation for manslaughter, other criminal charges
Twenty-eight people died at the Christian girls' camp during July 2025's deadly flooding in the Hill Country.
NPR CEO Katherine Maher: ‘We stand in solidarity with the free press’
NPR has suspended airing pool audio from the White House in the wake of President Trump’s banishing of CNN, MSNow, and Politico. The trio of news organizations are suing to overturn the ban....
Mystery Solved: Abandoned vehicle finally removed from Sugar Land parking lot after 4 years of neglect
A truck that had become an eyesore in a Sugar Land parking lot for years is finally gone after a local resident spoke up and asked for help. Rich Garza said he had watched the vehicle sit in the 4500 block of Highway 6 for approximately four years. The truck had flat tires, expir...
Meet the bears competing to be the 2026 Fat Bear Week champion in Alaska national park
Fat Bear Week is back at Katmai National Park in Alaska and this year, the competition is fiercer than ever.
Chefs For Farmers Food & Wine Festival Celebrates Five Years in Houston at Autry Park
There’s just something about the fall that gets us in the mood for festivals. Pumpkins, wine, food — you name it, there’s a festival for it. And we love them all. Add a little farm-to-table ambiance, and we’re all in. Thus, Chefs For Farmers is a two-day food and wine festival co...
Converse apologizes, pulls new ad after claims of racist imagery
Shoemaker Converse has apologized and pulled a social media ad after it sparked a backlash from people who said the image evoked the Ku Klux Klan and lynching....
2-year-old dies after being found in swimming pool in Humble area
A 2-year-old child drowned at home in the Humble area Friday, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. Deputies responded to the home in the 19000 block of Pine Trace Court after the child was found in the swimming pool. Life Flight immediately responded to the ...
Harris County: 2-year-old toddler dies after being found in swimming pool
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office has confirmed a 2-year-old toddler has died after being found in a swimming pool on Friday afternoon....
Pool heaters recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning risk
Regulators say 4,600 dual-fuel gas pool heaters have been recalled over the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1630: Creating Nature
Episode: 1630 In which we ponder a very subjective notion of reality. Today, nature changes before our eyes.
Jim Crane Expects the Astros To Make the Playoffs, Lauds the Astros Foundation On Record Breaking $725,000 Wine Night
Hope springs eternal. Just ask Houston Astros owner Jim Crane as he considered his team’s prospects at last Saturday night’s Astors Hall of Fame Wine Dinner held on the carefully covered field at Daikin Park. “We’re playing tonight and we’re tied 2 to 2 (right now) so everything’...
What happened to Brownwood in Baytown? HGSD says subsidence sank the neighborhood before FEMA buyouts
There’s more to the Baytown Nature Center than what meets the eye. You can find evidence of the neighborhood that once existed there under the surface of the water that now dominates the landscape. From the 1930s to the 1980s the Brownwood subdivision was home to more than 400 fa...