Harris County teen accused of shooting, killing father during altercation
A family dispute in northwest Harris County turned deadly after a teenager allegedly shot and killed his father, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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Leaders of powerful energy industry prepare to work with Democrat on Texas Railroad Commission
Associations that represent the oil and gas industry are calling on Jon Rosenthal, the first Democrat on the commission in three decades, to govern fairly and predictably....
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Houston airports announce six projects aimed at improving travel at Bush and Hobby
Travelers flying out of George Bush Intercontinental Airport and William P. Hobby Airport could soon see several changes designed to make getting to and through Houston’s airports easier. Houston Airports announced six improvement projects focused on upgrading technology, expandi...
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Message from the Associate Editor: Shout-out
Shout-out to the WNBA The WNBA’s 30 th season was magical for several reasons. The level of straight ballin’ won the league hundreds of thousands of new fans. Superstars emerged from each team and represented. Game-changing role players often stole the spotlight on any given nigh...
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Lamar Quarterback Jayden Robins eyes college football future
Lamar High School senior quarterback Jayden Robins is turning his on-field production and leadership into an opportunity to pursue college football. The 6-foot-2, 205-pound dual-threat quarterback has thrown for 1,724 yards and 21 touchdowns in nine games while helping Lamar comp...
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Every vote matters: Close elections show ballot impact
When Mississippi voters went to the polls Nov. 3, few could have imagined that one of the nation’s most closely watched U.S. Senate races would come down to just a handful of votes. By Wednesday morning, Democrat Scott Colom’s lead over Republican incumbent Cindy Hyde-Smith had n...
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Capital plan allocates $21.8 million in Sunnyside infrastructure
As multi-million-dollar development projects expand across Sunnyside, long-time residents and community leaders are voicing concerns about gentrification and being priced out of neighborhoods they grew up in. One such capital plan is already taking shape. The Sunnyside capital pl...
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Sugar Land Arts & Music Festival returns this weekend with free admission, more than 100 artists
Art, live music, food, and more come together in Fort Bend County this weekend for the Sugar Land Arts & Music Festival. The three-day festival runs Friday, Nov. 6, through Sunday, Nov. 8, at Sugar Land Town Square, offering visitors a chance to explore artwork from more than 100...
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Election’s effect on immigration (Nov. 6, 2026)
On Friday's show: We continue to discuss what this week's dramatic election results could mean for various issues on the minds of Houstonians as we consider how immigration policy and enforcement might be affected....
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Rain returns this weekend for Houston, but will it be a washout?
Another cold front Friday: Our next cold front moves through Friday. There isn’t enough moisture in the atmosphere for rain to fall, but it will bring lower temperatures this weekend to Houston. Some clouds early but we should see some sunshine break out into the afternoon. Our w...
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Breaking Bond: Suspect predator back in jail for violating bond conditions
Two days after being arrested on charges of super aggravated sexual assault of a child, the suspect was free on bonds totaling $185,000.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1652: Justus von Liebig
Episode: 1652 Justus von Liebig and the first R&D laboratory. Today, we create the first research laboratory.
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Houston Grand Opera’s New International Music Man Is Determined To Build Trust With Bayou City Audiences — What James Gaffigan’s Debut Shows
Houston Grand Opera’s new music director designate James Gaffigan is not taking anything for granted. He knows he needs to prove it to Bayou City audiences. “It’s important that I build the trust of the public,” Gaffigan tells PaperCity. “It’s a dream of mine. I want them to say,...