Grandfather charged in fatal T.C. Jester crash that killed 9-year-old grandson
A 52-year-old grandfather is facing a felony charge following a night-time crash in Harris County that took the life of his 9-year-old grandson.
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Houston’s Most Fashionable Affair Draws a Hot Crowd Dressed To Thrill — Why Best Dressed Goes Far Beyond the Runway
The PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Houston Best Dressed Luncheon 2026 proved once again to be the hottest fashion ticket for fall, if not the entire year, in Houston. Dress to impress or dress to kill — take your pick. The midday affair presented the pinnacle of style in the B...
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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...
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Three former Houston private school student athletes charged in alleged locker room sex assaults
Court records detail allegations that at least two students at The Briarwood School, a Houston private school serving children with learning differences, were sexually assaulted and harassed in locker rooms and other school-related settings during the 2025–26 school year. Sexual ...
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New safety protocols for Willis High School after second on-campus gun incident
Officials say a student report led to administrators finding a loaded gun on campus on Monday. New safety measures will be added to the campus starting Tuesday morning....
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Body found in Little White Oak Bayou in Near Northside Houston neighborhood
Houston police have confirmed a body was recovered from a bayou in the Near Northside neighborhood.
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Ready for Recess? Inside the new River Oaks spot built for the whole family
There’s a new indoor playground and family restaurant in River Oaks that’s giving families a place where kids can play, parents can relax - and everyone can actually enjoy themselves. The goal? To create a true gathering place for Houston families. A place to play, eat, connect a...
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Houston crime: Investigators solve March 2011 murder case, suspect arrested
An arrest has been made following the death of a woman back in 2011, authorities said.
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Man shot by ICE in Austin says he has a bullet lodged in his back and was denied medical care
Mayor Kirk Watson said he wanted the Austin Police Department to be involved in the investigation of the shooting to offer a “clear-eyed, third-party look” at what happened....
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Houston-area postpartum center closes as Paxton settles ‘birth tourism’ lawsuit
Republican leaders in Texas are pushing ahead with efforts to crack down on alleged "birth tourism" as birthright citizenship has been at the center of a national legal fight....
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GLP-1 drugmakers sued over sudden vision loss risk: Reports
A civil lawsuit has been filed against GLP-1 drugmakers over the potential risk of sudden vision loss, according to multiple reports.
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Houston weather: Scattered Storms Bring Rain to Parts of SE TX
Monday: Another round of scattered showers and storms are popping up Monday afternoon. Heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and small hail are the main threats with the strongest activity. Severe weather is not anticipated. Storms should wind down around 8-9 pm. Tuesday is expecte...
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3 die after boat overturns on private lake in East Texas
The Houston County Sheriff’s Office said the bodies of three people were recovered from a private lake after a tragic boating accident on Sunday. The sheriff’s office says they were called at approximately 8:06 p.m. Sunday to the private lake. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders halt t...