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Annual Houston-Based Concert Series DocFest Returns This Fall With Performers Chris “Daddy” Dave, Scott Hardy, and More
You know what they say. There’s no business like show business. And now, luckily for Houstonians, DocFest is putting show business front and center as it announces the next in its long-standing series of stimulating jazz concerts featuring renowned graduates of the preeminent jaz...
schools
Remains of Texas State University student identified nearly six years after disappearing
His body was discovered on Sept. 8 near Luling — located east of San Antonio.
safety
Silence of ‘Them Laws’ on Black lynchings must end
Every time there’s a discussion about police brutality and misconduct, a chorus of folks chimes in saying such a conversation unfairly lumps together “good” cops with the few bad apples. But where are the “good” cops on this issue of a violent uptick in lynchings of Black people?...
government
Houston ISD state takeover could end this school year, but elected trustees face a long road to full control
Both Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles said in August Houston ISD could exit the intervention soon, but exiting the takeover is a years long process....
News
Loved ones describe a quiet life of ‘family, soccer and work’ for Austin man shot by ICE
A childhood friend says Wilber Garces Perez has dedicated his life to work and family since arriving in the United States in 2024. He remains in custody after being shot by an ICE agent on Sunday....
safety
Houston stabbing: Boyfriend dead, girlfriend injured at apartment on Oliver St
A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after they both sustained knife wounds at a Houston apartment on Wednesday night, police say.
business
Judge blocks Trump’s White House ban on CNN, MS NOW, Politico
A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s move to bar three news organizations from the White House complex, ordering officials to immediately restore access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico....
Local
Hot and dry for Houston this weekend, mini-fall front set to arrive next week!
Thursday’s Forecast: A dry cool front moves through late Thursday afternoon. Before it gets here, we’ll again make a run for a record high. Thursday record is 98° set in 2023. I’ve got a high of 96°. On Wednesday we broke the record of 97° with a high of 99°. Thursday is hot and ...
safety
Man dies after stabbing at Houston apartment; woman taken into custody
A man died after being stabbed at a Houston apartment complex Wednesday night, and a woman he was in a relationship with was taken into custody, according to Houston police. Houston Police Department officers responded around 10 p.m. Wednesday to 1520 Oliver Street after receivin...