On Friday, Houston Stand Down will be holding its annual event focusing on serving those who served. The event, which is partnered by the City of Houston, Houston Veterans Affairs and Career Gear, targets veterans of all backgrounds, with a focus on providing various services to support them in t...
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If holiday travel has you dreading the rental-car line, Turo offers another option. The app connects travelers with local car owners who rent out their vehicles—more like booking a short-term stay than choosing from a rental company’s fleet. Flight canceled by bad weather? Here’s...
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A 25-year-old Humble man has been sentenced to 40 years in prison for shooting and killing his cousin inside a Sugar Land recording studio in 2021, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. A Fort Bend County jury convicted Christian Perry Menifee of murder in...
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One man was killed and four other people were wounded early Thursday in a targeted shooting inside a gym in Washington, D.C.’s Logan Circle neighborhood before the suspect barricaded himself in a nearby apartment, fired at officers and died of what appeared to be a self-inflicted...
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As families across the Houston area prepare for Thanksgiving, the cost of putting food on the table can add another financial strain to already stretched household budgets. But what if some of the groceries families need are already available – and simply aren’t making it to thei...
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Killeen ISD will close all schools and facilities on Thursday, Dec. 3, ahead of Nidal Hasan’s scheduled firing squad execution at Fort Hood.
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More than 110,000 Texas students are participating in Texas’ new voucher program. With its future uncertain, some parents worry about losing money they've come to depend on for their children's education....
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Authorities utilized forensic genetic genealogy and identified a 31-year-old woman as a second woman found buried in the basement of a Tennessee home in 1987, closing a nearly 40-year-old cold case mystery....
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Sunshine Triumphantly Returns: The entire area will finally get back to a drier and sunnier feel after a couple of gloomy days. It will feel refreshing. Expect the next few mornings to be cool, dry and wonderful! The next few afternoons will warm up to the 60s and 70s with more s...
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Humanoid robot production in the United States is expected to reach between 300,000 and 400,000 units by 2030 and could grow to 1.5 million by 2035, according to a report released by JPMorgan....
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A fire-damaged building in Houston’s East End is raising questions about how the city responds to code violations, particularly when residents say they’ve spent years asking officials to address a property. At 2 Adams Street, a building neighbors describe as abandoned has become ...
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The Houston Fire Department will kick off its annual Operation Stocking Stuffer toy drive on Thursday at Fire Station 8. The campaign, presented by Shell, collects toys for children and families across the Greater Houston area. Donations are being accepted at Houston fire station...
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From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
