Second Friendswood resident falls victim to gold scam as investigators make arrests in California
An arrest has been made after Friendswood police say another Friendswood resident has fallen victim to a gold scam.
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Lauren Kelly visits Jimmy Fallon at Rockefeller Center to chat Rodeo, Beyoncé and his fall season
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is in full swing for a brand new season -- with more sketches, more celebs, and more surprises planned for the fall. Jimmy invited Houston Life’s Lauren Kelly to his studio in Rockefeller Center to sit in the same seat that has been occupied...
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Houston Rodeo breaks ground on $300 million Ag Complex ‘The Farm’ -- Here’s what it means for visitors
After years of planning, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo President and CEO Chris Boleman could feel the excitement as ceremonial shovels hit the dirt. “Well, we’re glad this day is here. And the vibe is just awesome,” Boleman said. “I hope you feel it.” The groundbreaking marked...
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A.B. Quintanilla sues sister Suzette, Q Productions after ‘years of accumulated situations’
Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, the brother of the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, has filed a lawsuit against his sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, and Q Productions. Court records show the lawsuit was filed in Nueces County on Sept. 10. In the lawsuit, Abraham Quintan...
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Jersey Village High School student cut with knife during fight: Cy-Fair ISD
A Jersey Village High School student was cut with a kitchen knife during a fight on Thursday morning, Cy-Fair ISD officials say.
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Sugar Land adopts 3.6% property tax increase, adding about $59 a year for median homeowner
Sugar Land homeowners were originally facing a property tax increase of about $96 a year — more than 6% — before City Council approved a lower tax rate this week....
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Harris County commissioners approve historic $3.1 billion budget, finalize tax hike
In total, the 2027 county tax rate has been set at $0.67 per $100 of valuation — a 7.6 percent increase from last year's tax rate of $0.62, according to agenda documents. It's one of the highest combined tax rates passed by Harris County in 20 years....
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These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
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Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
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Houston crime: Thieves use sledgehammer to steal $10K in rare Pokémon merchandise
Houston police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others after an overnight break-in at a West Houston card shop left the business with thousands of dollars in stolen Pokémon inventory and heavy property damage....
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Houston City Hall celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, cultural pride, and memorial
Houston City Hall came alive with music, dance, and cultural pride as the city kicked off its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, honoring local community leaders while addressing pressing issues affecting the area's growing Latino population....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 17, 2026)
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.
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Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.