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Terrance’s Take: C.J. Stroud quietly putting on quarterback clinic
Through all of the chatter about the Texans early-season meltdown and the talk about whether C.J. Stroud is a franchise quarterback or worthy of a mega contract extension, the Texans fourth-year quarterback is methodically putting together a masterful response. Much like the man ...
schools
School closures intentionally undermine Black communities
A neighborhood school is more than a building where children spend six or seven hours a day. It’s often a community anchor, a gathering place, an employer, a source of neighborhood identity, and a critical link in the feeder pattern connecting elementary schools to middle schools...
business
Fifth Ward landmark reimagined as community healing space
Ashley Ruiz will premiere her latest documentary about the Louis White Grocery Store, a historical landmark in the Fifth Ward May 17. Ruiz is a Fifth Ward native, mother, and Harris County 911 dispatcher who purchased the Louis White Grocery at 4101 Lyons Avenue a decade ago with...
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Strategies for Dealing with Toddler Temper Tantrums
Almost every parent agrees on one thing: Toddlers can be very challenging. Typically defined as between 1 and 3 years old, toddlers are hitting crucial developmental milestones on a regular to constant basis, which is exciting — but also exhausting. They’re at an age where they s...
safety
Harris County crash: Vehicle crashes into home, 2 people injured
Two people were taken to the hospital after a vehicle crashed into a home in Harris County on Monday evening.
Local
Warmer days are coming for Houston
Work week warm up: Each and everyday temperatures in the morning and afternoon will increase by a couple of degrees. Gone are the mornings in the 40s and afternoons in the 70s. It won’t be hot, but we’re losing that crisp fall feel the rest of the week. There is good news with hu...
government
How to fight election misinformation
Artificial intelligence is making it increasingly difficult for voters to distinguish authentic political messages from fabricated images, videos and audio recordings. Credit: Getty Images If you’ve watched television in Texas lately, you might have seen a commercial featuring De...
safety
Galveston plane crash: Plane runs off of runway at Scholes International Airport
Authorities are on the scene after a plane ran off a runway at Scholes International Airport in Galveston County, officials said.
safety
Father killed, 3 injured after dispute at northeast Harris County softball game
A dispute during an adult league softball game ended in gunfire in northeast Harris County, killing a father and injuring three other people.
parks
Overgrown lot, rotten plywood and a dangerous hole yards from a city park has concerned residents calling for action
Residents in a West Houston neighborhood are raising concerns about an overgrown vacant lot and a large hole covered with deteriorating plywood, citing potential safety risks for families in the area. The property is located in the 3200 block of Chris Drive, where tall weeds have...
government
Harris County shatters early voting record on Day 1 with at least 100,000 ballots cast
Harris County shattered its early voting record on Day 1, with 104,201 ballots cast by 6 p.m. — blowing past the previous record of 63,000 votes set during the 2018 midterm elections. The milestone was confirmed by the Harris County Clerk’s Office. Lines stretched out the door at...
safety
Plane seen upside down near runway of Scholes International Airport in Galveston
A plane was seen upside down in a marshy area near the approach of the runway at Scholes International Airport in Galveston. Details are limited at this time, but multiple emergency responders are at the scene. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the incident or what exactly h...