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August 2, 2025
Harris Health seeks to seize Hermann Park land for Ben Taub Hospital expansion
Harris Health says the acquisition of 8.9 acres of the park would allow the hospital to increase its inpatient capacity.
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August 2, 2025
Texas A&M safety Dalton Brooks arrested on misdemeanor charges
Dalton Brooks was arrested for a collision on June 26 involving damage to a vehicle greater than $200 and later released on bond.
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August 2, 2025
What to know about CTE, the chronic brain disease associated with contact sports
The progressive brain disease can be caused by repeated trauma to the head and has caused serious health problems for athletes who participa...
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August 2, 2025
It may not be so easy for Republicans to get rid of Al Green
As lawmakers released a proposed redistricting map that looked like an attempt to end his career in Congress, he raised the possibility that...
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August 2, 2025
Galveston’s beloved pitmaster Leon O’Neal looks to pass the torch
At 84 years old, Leon O’Neal still rises early, fires up the smokers, and greets the customers who’ve made his Galveston barbecue joint a cu...
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August 2, 2025
Lt. Gov. Patrick has no right to be mad over Kerr County judge's absence
Nobody is blameless here — whether based in the Texas Hill Country or in the Capitol.
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August 2, 2025
Poetry of a lost donut, Epstein scandal moves to Texas
Also: Can Carlos Correa get his mojo back in H-town? Tilman Fertitta lives the dolce vita. Megan Thee Stallion is THE first mate.
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August 2, 2025
New Texas A&M retirement community aims to bring Old Ags back to Aggieland
Texas A&M and Varcity are building a retirement community near campus, offering alumni perks, lifelong learning, and intergenerational livin...
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August 2, 2025
These new Texas laws will affect classrooms across Texas this school year
When Texas students return to classrooms this fall, they’ll see sweeping changes brought on by newly enacted legislation.
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August 2, 2025
The Woodlands Mall announces new store, remodel of favorite. Here's what to know
The Woodlands Mall updates for back-to-school season include the debut of international clothing retailer Black Clover and the closing of Fo...
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August 2, 2025
Sports on TV/radio listings: Aug. 2
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
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August 2, 2025
Here's what Houston can expect from weak cold front this weekend
Numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop as a weak slow-moving August cold front approaches Southeast Texas this weekend.
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August 2, 2025
Jeremy Peña's return sees 3 hits and cramps. But Astros shortstop 'doing good'
Jeremy Peña left in the 10th inning with hamstring cramps, but was optimistic he'd play Saturday.
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August 2, 2025
Despite new additions, Astros' bats shut down in 10-inning loss to Red Sox
The Astros went 0-for-6 with runners in scoring position to squander a strong start from Hunter Brown.
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August 1, 2025
$5k reward for information leading to arrest of woman who abandoned kitten
The kitten is receiving veterinary car for fractures and a deep wound to its back right leg.
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August 1, 2025
Video shows Harris County jailers punched, pinned Houston man before his death
Alexis Cardenas, 32, died July 8 after an alleged fight with detention officers who were escorting him out of Harris County Jail.
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August 1, 2025
Carlos Correa says it's 'surreal' starting his second chapter with Astros
A whirlwind 48 hours for Carlos Correa saw him traded back to the Astros and hitting cleanup Friday in Boston.
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August 1, 2025
Rice hits the ground running in first preseason practice under Scott Abell
The Owls are excited about the change to an option-based offense in Scott Abell's first season in Houston.
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August 1, 2025
Houston lottery winner denied $83M jackpot to get paid, will honor late husband
Kristen Moriarty was the only person to hit the $83.5M jackpot in February, but she had the bad timing to win as lawmakers became furious wi...
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August 1, 2025
How Texas A&M's offense is looking early in first few days of camp
Quarterback Marcel Reed has new receivers, a revamped set of tight ends and a healthy Le'Veon Moss.
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August 1, 2025
Montgomery, Harris county bank jugging operation nets 21 arrests
Montgomery County and Harris County law enforcement officials teamed up to stop an organized bank jugging ring resulting in 21 arrests.
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August 1, 2025
Who were the murder suspects AABLE Bail Bonds helped walk free?
Eleven men were released from jail using falsified paperwork . Here's who they are—and what happened after they walked free.
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August 1, 2025
Why a large, shiny avocado at a Houston supermarket sent me on an epic journey
Large avocados at a Houston H-E-B sent me spiraling through nostalgia, produce politics and a deeply confusing personal rebrand.
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August 1, 2025
'Houston, we're coming home!': Carlos Correa's wife excited about Astros' trade
Carlos Correa's wife Daniella, who met Carlos at an Astros game in 2016, posted a farewell message to Minnesota while showing her excitement...
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August 1, 2025
Trump’s blatant gerrymandering is a call to action on racist Texas politics
The proposed redistricting would obliterate U.S. Rep Al Green's 9th district by shifting its Black demographic from 38 percent to just 11 pe...
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August 1, 2025
Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell moved to Texas prison
Jeffrey Epstein's accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell was moved to a minimum-security prison in Bryan Friday.
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August 1, 2025
University of Houston cuts language majors amid enrollment decline
The University of Houston is cutting language majors like French and ASL as student enrollment drops and interest shifts to STEM and busines...
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August 1, 2025
Lizzo, Beyoncé pulled into Sydney Sweeney American Eagle jeans discourse
The two Houston-natives have been pulled into the widespread denim controversy.
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August 1, 2025
Kerr County river authority’s offer to fund flood protection raises doubt
The Upper Guadalupe River Authority put off new flood protection measures for a decade. Now lawmakers are skeptical of its pledges to follow...
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August 1, 2025
SpaceX Crew-11 launches to ISS for 25th anniversary mission
Members of the Crew-11 mission – NASA's Zena Cardman and Mike Fincke, Japan's Kimiya Yui and Russia's Oleg Platonov – launched from Florida...
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August 1, 2025
How to get a trucker’s license in Texas for operating large vehicles
Texas has more than 766,000 active commercial driver licenses as of July 6.
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August 1, 2025
First Colony Mall new stores: Pop Mart, trendy clothing brands, vintage music
Fun and trendy clothing brands along with a dash of nostalgia represent the new additions to Sugar Land's First Colony Mall.
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August 1, 2025
Arcade, entertainment complex among new additions to Deerbrook Mall
For those seeking family fun in the Humble area, Deerbook Mall has new entertainment aimed at thrill seekers, sports enthusiasts and gamers.
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August 1, 2025
Space Shuttle Discovery's move to Houston in limbo as deadline looms
The One Big Beautiful Bill Act gave NASA Administrator Sean Duffy until Sunday to identify a space vehicle to rehome. Will space shuttle Dis...
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August 1, 2025
Montrose restaurant staple Riel to close by end of August
Riel, an acclaimed neighborhood restaurant in Montrose, will serve its last meal Aug. 30 as a result of industry changes and high costs.
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August 1, 2025
How trade deadline reshaped AL West race between Astros, Mariners and Rangers
The Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers all came away with big pieces at the trade deadline, intensifying the race in the AL...
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August 1, 2025
Shoppers to see higher prices on Procter & Gamble products in U.S.
The maker of household staples Tide and Charmin announced it will be hiking prices on products due to rising import costs from Trump-impleme...
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August 1, 2025
Hot Wheels Legends Tour is making a pit stop in Houston Saturday
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is making a pit stop in Houston Saturday, featuring over 100 unique cars and a competition for a spot in the Gar...
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August 1, 2025
Houston hit 100 degrees only twice so far. Here's why it's weird
Houston has had 100-degree days more frequently since 2000. Of the 12 years with 10 or more days of triple-digit heat, half were in the 21st...
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August 1, 2025
'Best in SEC.' A&M's new receiver KC Concepcion has big goals for offense
KC Concepcion was one of the top receivers in the transfer portal and chose A&M over Alabama, Miami and others.
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August 1, 2025
Though not perfect, revenue sharing on the way for college recruits
College athletes have been negotiating revenue-sharing contracts for a month after the House v. NCAA settlement. Now, college recruits are i...
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August 1, 2025
Prosecutors call Tavores Henderson's complaints about attorney 'delay tactic'
A man accused of killing a Nassau Bay police sergeant in 2019 voiced complaints about his attorney of nearly two years and considered findin...
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August 1, 2025
ICE claims immigration crackdown fuels crime decline. Experts say not so much.
An expert in public safety data rejected the administration's claims, saying 2025’s numbers fall in line with a trend that began in 2023.
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August 1, 2025
Carlos Correa's Astros return won't be on regular TV carrier. How to watch.
The Astros' first game with Carlos Correa back and against former Houston star Alex Bregman will be a streaming exclusive that requires a pa...
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August 1, 2025
I'm an urban planning expert from Houston. It's time we talk about zoning again.
A Houston-born expert on urban planning expert says it's time for Houston to rethink the z-word.
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August 1, 2025
Sports on TV/radio listings: Aug. 1
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
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August 1, 2025
Keshi talks coming home for 'Requiem World Tour' & says next album is 'the one'
Houston native Keshi, a former Texas Medical Center oncology nurse, is having his biggest year yet.
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August 1, 2025
Why Astros didn't add to pitching staff during trade-deadline spree
The Astros were in talks to add a frontline starter but a deal didn't materialize. However, there are other internal options.
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August 1, 2025
Houston’s Sunnova Energy to sell most assets in $118M bankruptcy deal
Houston residential solar company Sunnova Energy received a judge's approval to sell most of its assets to a group of lenders in a $118M ban...
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August 1, 2025