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Turkey Leg Hut is making a comeback in Houston, this time through a new partnership with Harold’s Chicken & Sports Bar on Washington Avenue. The Houston food staple will return for a series of Sunday pop-ups beginning Sept. 6, with the events planned every Sunday throughout footb...
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Men’s grooming is becoming a multibillion-dollar business as more men invest in everything from skin care products to cosmetic treatments. Sales of men’s grooming supplies topped $7 billion in 2025, according to research firm NIQ . The trend continues to grow as social media and ...
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Episode: 2977 Thomas Jefferson, the Maison Carrée, and the Virginia State Capitol. Today, Thomas Jefferson in love.
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The price tag on everyday life is taking a toll on more than just bank accounts. For the third consecutive year, personal finances and the rising cost of living rank as the No. 1 source of anxiety in America, according to Thriveworks’ 2026 Pulse on Mental Health Report. Based on ...
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This weekend is the official kickoff of the college football season. For Texas Southern and Prairie View football, we know what that means — or what it used to mean. After the initial game in 1985, the Labor Day Classic had been one of the most enduring Houston traditions as the ...
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A judge has denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the murder of Austin Metcalf, rejecting arguments from Anthony’s new defense team that problems with his original trial warranted throwing out his conviction and 35-year prison sentence. Judge Michael Chitty issued t...
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Deonte Scott is turning nearly two decades of his own poetry into something people can walk through. On August 29, he will debut “The Wall Speaks,” an immersive spoken-word, music, and visual art experience at MATCH, Midtown Arts & Theater Center Houston, where his poems are pair...
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Several La Marque residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign following his arrest. He's accused of indecent exposure in Brazoria County.
business
The late, great actress, humanitarian and fashion icon Audrey Hepburn — star of all-time classic movies such as Sabrina, Roman Holiday and Breakfast at Tiffany’s — continues to inspire. The creators of a new Houston restaurant are channeling that inspiration in a followup to its ...
business
Kohl's shoppers are seeing unexpected extra charges and returns on their bank statements after a processing system error impacted online purchases made over a four-week span....
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The Houston Texans hit the field Monday morning in their final workout before travelling to Charlotte this week and a familiar face was on the sidelines watching most of practice. Texans legend J.J Watt stopping through Houston as part of his preparation for the upcoming NFL seas...
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A Houston property owner said she was detained by police after confronting people she says were camping outside her vacant Westheimer Road building while carrying an unloaded gun....
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Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday....
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Defense attorneys said they were notified of new evidence over the weekend and needed time to investigate.
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According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas....
safety
Two Houston restaurant owners are cleaning up and assessing their losses after separate burglaries just days apart, with both crimes captured on surveillance video....
safety
Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage....
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Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.
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The trade war between the United States and Canada became a war of words on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate his nation, while President Donald Trump threatened worse consequences if Canada does not "fall in line."...
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TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
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A man was sentenced to prison for shooting a teen who was burying his pet guinea pig last year. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on July 25, 2025, in the 7700 block of Belgard Street in southeast Houston. Police said Emmanuel Menchaca, who was 18 years old at the time...
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A Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Highs climb near 100° inland, with steamy humidity pushing the feels-like temperature into the 106° to 110° range....
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More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....
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John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
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A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
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The sweltering summer heat has been relentless in Texas during August, but a new forecast has given us a glimmer of hope.
business
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store....
business
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas from people who entered the United States as temporary visitors and later applied for asylum, according to reporting from The Associated Press. If the administration moves forward with the up...
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A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they describe as thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, according to authorities....
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Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony....
business
Local Table is celebrating a decade of serving Houston-area diners. The family-owned and operated restaurant opened its first location in Katy in 2016 and has since grown to six locations, with its newest restaurant opening in Missouri City. The restaurant was created with a goal...
schools
Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener....
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The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
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An analysis by AdImpact suggests that Paxton, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, and groups supporting both campaigns could spend roughly $440 million on the Texas Senate race, making it the second-most expensive U.S. Senate contest in history....
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La Marque Mayor Keith Bell is facing a misdemeanor indecent exposure charge after being arrested Friday at a business park in Angleton. Bell posted a $75,000 bond the following day, according to records. The arrest is drawing sharp reactions from residents of La Marque, a city of...
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Nearly nine years after Hurricane Harvey flooded thousands of homes near the Addicks and Barker reservoirs, property owners involved in a yearslong legal battle with the federal government are still waiting for compensation. A federal court ruled the government was liable for flo...
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A Liberty County Sheriff’s Office deputy has been arrested on several charges, jail records show.
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
