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She’s fought to preserve the Astrodome for more than a decade. Now, she’s asking for ideas on how to do it
The Astrodome Conservancy, led by Beth Wiedower-Jackson, is asking for businesses to submit their ideas on how to revitalize the Astrodome.
government
Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission....
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Houston-area communities prepare to honor 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial events and stair climbs
Houston-area communities, first responders, and residents are marking the 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorial ceremonies, Rice Stadium stair climbs, and cemetery service projects....
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer seeks acquittal to block retrial for killing her kids
Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer is asking a judge to acquit her of killing her three kids in order to prevent a second murder trial.
News
Top Texas Republicans target Islam in GOP midterm convention speeches
Texas Republicans took anti-Muslim remarks to the national stage during speeches at the GOP midterm convention.
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Walmart expands frozen berry recall over possible E. coli contamination
Walmart customers in Texas and 15 other states are urged to check their freezers after a recall of frozen berries was expanded due to possible E. coli contamination. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its recall to include one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend,...
Local
Memories of 9/11 (Sept. 11, 2026)
On Friday's show: We look back at the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later as we hear from Houstonians who were in New York and elsewhere, along with others sharing their memories of that day....
business
Jacinto City leaders oppose proposed AI data center as company eyes October redevelopment
A plan to transform a former Budweiser bottling plant into an artificial intelligence data center is drawing opposition from Jacinto City leaders, who say they may have limited power to stop the project if it moves forward. The debate will come directly to residents Friday night ...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1627: The Medical Genius
Episode: 1627 A shocking look at medications in 1892 shows us how far we’ve come. Today, we measure how far we’ve come.
schools
Eisenhower moves from playoff return to championship pursuit
Last season, the Eisenhower High School football program took an important step forward. In Padraic McGinnis’ first season, Eisenhower snapped a three-year playoff drought by finishing 4-3 in District 14-6A and returning to the postseason. Now, with 16 returning starters, includi...
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Houston native Regan Hutsell makes history as Miss America with natural hair
Houston native Regan Hutsell has danced on some of the world’s biggest stages. Now, the 25-year-old is stepping onto another one as Miss America 2027 — and making history along the way. View this post on Instagram When Houston native Regan Hutsell stepped onto the Miss America st...
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Houston Art Alliance celebrates 20 years of impact
In 2011, Emanuelee Bean received his first real budget as an artist. A $7,000 grant from Houston Arts Alliance (HAA) for a poetry festival called Speak Green forced him to do something he had never done before. To put a dollar value on his own work as a poet, not just the venue a...
government
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November....
government
Fort Bend County approves budget, lower tax rate amid heated meeting as Democrats return to court
Tensions rose between Democrats and Republicans throughout the budget and tax-rate votes, including between interim county judge Daniel Wong and Commissioner Dexter McCoy, who are both vying for the judge position in the upcoming November election. They ultimately approved a 1.2%...
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Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities....
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Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
parks
Former Galena Park ISD employee charged with indecency with a child
The allegation was reported by the family of a teen who “looked to him as a mentor.”
government
Dallas mayor brags about party switch during Republican midterm convention speech
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
safety
Houston crash: 3 people injured following crash involving EMS ambulance
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.
safety
Fort Bend County crash: 10-year-old riding E-bike struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
A 10-year-old was airlifted to the hospital following a crash in Fort Bend County on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
Local
This is what a typical summer looks like in Houston
Friday’s Forecast: Scattered showers and storms will for again Friday. Tropical moisture is moving in from the Gulf, so some areas have the potential for heavy rain and lightning. Rain chances decrease this evening around 8 pm. The weather pattern we are in will bring thunderstor...