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August 31, 2026
Houston high school football: Week 1 takeaways and top performers
The opening week of Houston high school football showcased exceptional talent and competitive excellence across the region. Teams demonstrat...
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August 31, 2026
Jill Scott Houston show postponed due to COVID diagnosis
The Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and poet was expected to perform Sunday and Monday at Smart Financial Centre in Sugar L...
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August 31, 2026
Whole Foods guacamole recall upgraded to FDA Class 1 warning
Dips recalled by Whole Foods have been upgraded to the FDA's highest-risk classification.
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August 31, 2026
Could Tropical Storm Edouard form? Houston faces new flood threat
A Gulf disturbance could bring heavy rainfall, wind gusts of 40 to 50 mph and localized flooding Tuesday and Wednesday to Houston and Southe...
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August 31, 2026
Who is James Elmore? What to know about Texas Killing Fields trial
James Dolphs Elmore is accused of manslaughter in the 1984 death of Laura Miller and of helping to conceal bodies in the Texas Killing Field...
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August 31, 2026
Invest 97L: CenterPoint prepares for Houston storm impacts
The Gulf disturbance could bring heavy rain, flooding and high winds. Here is how CenterPoint is preparing for possible Houston outages.
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August 31, 2026
UT tennis coach Michael Center's life after Operation Varsity Blues
Michael Center lost his career and spent months in prison. Now the former Texas tennis coach is sharing a story of survival, service and red...
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August 31, 2026
Trump’s Houston visit reminds me of the lost art of public addresses
"In other words, a White House visit has gone from being a big honor to a big bother," writes Chase Untermeyer.
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August 31, 2026
Inside alligator research at Steinhagen Lake in East Texas
Her father studied alligators as a graduate student researcher. More than two decades later, she caught his alligators.
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August 31, 2026
Houston weather forecast sees increased rain chances this week
A tropical disturbance could bring Houston more frequent downpours this week as meteorological fall begins. Here’s what September’s weather...
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August 31, 2026
Fact check: Are Maine's overdoses down because of Trump's policies?
Vice President JD Vance said the Trump administration’s border strategy kept drugs out of Maine and saved lives.
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August 31, 2026
Greg Abbott's Texas affordability plan tackles housing, taxes
Half of Texans struggle to cover essential expenses. Greg Abbott's proposals target housing and property taxes, while experts say other majo...
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August 31, 2026
Ethan Pecko battles to earn first win as Astros beat Mets to end trip
Two homers and a single put Ethan Pecko in trouble immediately. He responded by battling back to give the Astros a chance to end their road...
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August 31, 2026
Witness to Lorenzo Salgado Araujo ICE shooting released from custody
Nearly two months after witnessing an ICE agent fatally shoot his older brother, Victor Salgado Araujo was released from an immigration dete...
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August 31, 2026
Houston Texans initial 53-man roster: Tank Dell to begin year on IR
Tank Dell will begin the year on injured reserve as the Texans opt to keep five receivers. That's among a few notable developments on the in...
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August 30, 2026
Texan Wire Wheels of Houston sues online sellers over swanga trademark
Texan Wire Wheels teamed up with Beyonce for her 2024 NFL Christmas halftime show.
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August 30, 2026
Houston Astros rally past New York Mets for winning road trip
The pinch-hit homer from LaMonte Wade Jr. put the Astros ahead to stay in the late innings as they capped a successful week in New York that...
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August 30, 2026
What Dana Brown has said about Astros since fired as GM
Following his departure from the Houston Astros organization, former General Manager Dana Brown opened up about the circumstances surroundin...
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August 30, 2026
Houston Astros consider openers as starting rotation struggles
The Houston Astros are exploring innovative pitching strategies to address their starting rotation challenges while preserving bullpen healt...
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August 30, 2026
Academy to host Katy youth basketball tournament with Nike, Jordan
Six half-courts will run simultaneously in front of the Katy store.
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August 30, 2026
Houston could see a soaking this week. Will Gulf system earn a name?
The system could bring 1 to 2 inches of rain to parts of Houston this week, though tropical development odds remain low.
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August 30, 2026
Montgomery County Animal Shelter loses AC, tries moving dozens of dogs
Montgomery County Animal Shelter faced a critical infrastructure crisis when its air conditioning system failed during extreme heat conditio...
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August 30, 2026
NASA’s Roman telescope launches to study dark matter and dark energy
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope launched from Florida on Sunday to find new planets and to study dark energy and dark matter.
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August 30, 2026
UH football: Willie Fritz leaves lasting legacy at Blinn College
Well before his time at UH, Willie Fritz built Blinn College into a junior college powerhouse. A lot may be gone from those days, but his le...
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August 30, 2026
Could a Gulf tropical disturbance shape Houston weather this week?
Forecasters said “the most likely scenario is increased moisture in the northwestern Gulf in the early to middle part of the work week.”
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August 30, 2026
Texas Southern football rallies past North Carolina Central in opener
Cam’Ron McCoy threw three touchdown passes and Athean Renfro Jr. rushed for 163 yards and a score as Texas Southern dominated the second hal...
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August 30, 2026
Texas high school football: Saturday's scores from Week 1
Saturday's Houston-area and statewide scores from Week 1 of the Texas high school football season.
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August 30, 2026
Houston Mariachi Festival sells out Wortham Center for night of music
Houston's Mariachi Festival achieved a remarkable milestone by completely selling out the Wortham Center, drawing over 2,200 enthusiastic at...
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August 29, 2026
The Heritage Society helped Houston celebrate its 190th birthday
The party on Saturday featured city officials and well-known historian Mister McKinney.
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August 29, 2026
Houston Astros' bats shut down in loss to New York Mets
Houston's offense was throttled by Mets starter Nolan McLean, who cruised through seven innings as New York evened the three-game series.
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August 29, 2026
Brent Strom tackles next challenge as Astros pitching consultant
The Houston Astros have rehired veteran pitching consultant Brent Strom to guide their rotation through a critical playoff campaign. With ex...
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August 29, 2026
Texas watches Dolly remnants, Gulf tropical disturbance crawl westward
The Gulf disturbance was part of a weak system of low pressure about 100 miles south-southwest of the Florida Panhandle.
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August 29, 2026
Search continues for suspect who crashed during Houston ICE pursuit
Sheriff's deputies said K-9 unit lost the scent of the suspect.
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August 29, 2026
Manvel mayor reverses his support for city's participation with Flock
Davis on Friday announced on social media that he could no longer support Manvel’s four-year, $137,000 contract with the company.
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August 29, 2026
Comfort Foodies restaurant opens a second location in Missouri City
Comfort Foodies is opening a second location in Missouri City.
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August 29, 2026
Texas college football 2026 predictions: CFP, Heisman and more
From Arch Manning's Heisman chances to Texas Tech's title hopes, four Texas sports columnists debate the biggest questions of 2026.
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August 29, 2026
Rice University adds 1,500 students in major campus expansion
New dorms, hundreds of faculty hires and a record freshman class are transforming the once-quiet campus — while Rice tries to preserve its i...
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August 29, 2026
Alief ISD launches Young Women’s Leadership School
Houston’s newest public all-girls school aims to build leadership and STEM skills while giving Alief ISD another way to compete for families...
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August 29, 2026
Sports on TV/radio listings: Aug. 29
Complete guide to today's sports entertainment across television and radio networks. Discover all major sporting events scheduled for August...
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August 29, 2026
Houston weekend weather brings isolated storms as drought spreads
Houston residents face a challenging weekend with scattered thunderstorms expected alongside persistent high temperatures and deteriorating...
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August 29, 2026
HS football: Richmond Randle tops Dallas South Oak Cliff in opener
Randle, after moving up in classification, opened the season by beating its measuring-stick rival Dallas South Oak Cliff behind a big game f...
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August 29, 2026
Juvenile fatally hit by train in Independence Heights, HPD says
A tragic incident unfolded in Independence Heights when a young boy lost his life after being struck by a train while traveling with peers....
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August 29, 2026
Houston Texans vs. Carolina Panthers: How the bubble players fared
The Houston Texans' final preseason matchup against Carolina Panthers showcased critical performances from roster hopefuls competing for lim...
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August 29, 2026
Hunter Brown leads Houston Astros to win over New York Mets
Hunter Brown delivered a stellar pitching performance as the Houston Astros secured a crucial victory against the New York Mets. Brown's imp...
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August 29, 2026
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta apologizes for 'short bus' remark
Brazoria County Judge Matt Sebesta issued a public apology for making derogatory comments toward residents who voiced concerns about a contr...
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August 28, 2026
Joaquin Castro criticizes ICE after Austin father and son deported
Castro says officials gave changing reasons for denying visits with people held at the South Texas immigration facility.
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August 28, 2026
Daulton Varsho finding his swing with Houston Astros
Daulton Varsho's walk proved key to Thursday's Astros win. The center fielder appears to be settling in after a rough start to his Houston t...
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August 28, 2026
Harris County judge nominees oppose proposed property tax hike
Letitia Plummer questions law enforcement and health costs, while Orlando Sanchez targets waste as Harris County weighs higher taxes to clos...
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August 28, 2026
President Trump's mission in Houston: Save Ken Paxton
Even though he visited the Johnson Space Center, the primary purpose of his trip he said was to help the GOP Senate candidate.
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August 28, 2026