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Al Green defiant after suspicious powder sent to office
U.S. Rep. Al Green is sending a defiant message after his Houston congressional office received a suspicious letter containing an unidentified powder: He will not be intimidated. The longtime Democratic congressman spoke out after learning that the letter, which reportedly arrive...
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Houston Igbofest welcomes legendary Ijele Masquerade
During the grand finale at Houston’s IgboFest , a towering, spinning structure rises above the crowd. It’s a moving temple of vibrant velvet tapestries, hundreds of intricately carved wooden figurines, and reflecting mirrors that catch the light, all swaying to the slow, heavy ca...
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Houston launches $48 million initiative to end prolonged homelessness
Houston philanthropic organizations have launched a $48 million, three-year fund aimed at rehousing individuals within 90 days of experiencing homelessness. Roughly 70% of the goal, or $34 million, has already been raised from private philanthropy. The initiative, called Pathways...
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The Knowles-Rowland House offers more than shelter
For more than three decades, Bread of Life Inc. fed and sheltered Houston’s most vulnerable residents from its Midtown campus. Its newest project, the Knowles-Rowland House, gives 31 people who have experienced chronic homelessness a permanent home and the support to keep it. The...
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Fulshear considers e-bike, scooter safety measures after two deadly crashes in Fort Bend County
Fulshear city leaders are considering additional safety measures for electric bikes and scooters after two children died in crashes in neighboring communities. The proposed safety ordinance was on the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting....
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Record-breaking or near record breaking early voting numbers seen in surrounding counties
There's a lot of interest in the November 3 election and surrounding counties are showing big early voting numbers.
schools
UIL approves Girls Flag Football as official pilot program for the 2028-2029 school year
This past summer across Houston and the state of Texas a statement was delivered that there is a place for girls flag football to excel. The numbers speak for themselves but the process is not moving fast enough for those fully behind it. The Austin based University Interscholast...
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More than $350M in foster care reforms, oversight, enough to end court monitoring, state tells court
HOUSTON — State officials testified Tuesday how more than $320 million has been spent on court-ordered improvements to the Texas foster care system since 2019 as proof the need for oversight was no longer needed and a 15-year-old federal lawsuit should end . “I think the remedial...
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Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
government
Alief Taylor’s Nick Kongolo keeps pushing, despite no offers
Nick Kongolo has already done enough on the field to earn recognition. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound Alief Taylor senior quarterback completed 134 passes for 1,497 yards and 14 touchdowns during his junior season. He was a 20-6A First Team All-District selection, but entering his final...
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5 steps to become a next-level Unc
“Hey, Unc,” is a phrase most young brothers dread hearing. It’s a sign that they are no longer a young brother in the eyes of Blackfolk. When someone says to you, “Hey, Unc,” it’s a sign that they see a chasm of difference between them and you. They see years of difference betwee...
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Inside The Woodlands’ Own Bari Ristorante and Why It’s Not Just a River Oaks Copy — This New Waterway Restaurant Is a World Of Its Own
Bari Ristorante is making itself home at its prime spot at 24 Waterway in The Woodlands, the high-profile space that used to be the home of the lauded Tris restaurant. The 9,000-square-foot space now has a more open feel after extensive renovations, with a great bar part of the B...