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January 8, 2026
Houston protests to rally against Minneapolis ICE shooting. What to know.
Houston's protest announcements come after an ICE officer shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Macklin Good inside her car.
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January 8, 2026
$5 Faves Menu gives Popeyes fans four budget bundles
Popeyes adds four $5 meal bundles to kick off the year.
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January 8, 2026
Nationwide pickleball club to open courts in Spring, Sugar Land
ACE Pickleball Club opened its first courts in the area in Magnolia in 2024.
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January 8, 2026
Mike Renfro still says he scored, even 46 years after Oilers' loss in Pittsburgh
Mike Renfro has found success in the horse racing business, but he can't ever escape The Catch That Wasn't in the Oilers' heartbreaking loss...
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January 8, 2026
Tomlinson: Trump overpromises on Venezuela
President Donald Trump made big promises regarding Venezuelan oil, and U.S. companies will struggle to deliver on them.
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January 8, 2026
Dan Crenshaw says no boots needed on ground in Venezuela
While President Donald Trump has said he's “not afraid of boots on the ground” there, the Houston congressman doesn’t think it will ever rea...
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January 8, 2026
Alief's Martellus Bennett launches Disney TV show 'Hey A.J.!' after NFL career
His new Disney series, 'Hey, A.J.!,' based on the books he wrote for children, debuts Tuesday.
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January 8, 2026
Chevron Houston Marathon: Road closures, parking and how to get around
Street closures for the annual Chevron Houston Marathon will affect downtown and nearby areas Jan. 9–11. Here’s what drivers should know.
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January 8, 2026
Girl Scout Cookie season kicks off with online sales and a new flavor
Girl Scout Cookie season is underway, here's what to know about when to expect Houston in-person.
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January 8, 2026
Will Kamari Lassiter return for playoffs? Will Jaylen Reed?
The Texans could be getting a few key players back into their lineup on Monday against the Steelers in their playoff game.
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January 8, 2026
A guy gets his face ripped off at the start of 'Primate.' What's not to like?
The Johannes Roberts thriller is everything you'd expect a killer-chimp movie to be. No more, no less.
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January 8, 2026
The U.S., and especially Harris County, needs democracy in Venezuela
Removing Maduro could be good for Venezuela, the U.S. and Harris County, writes Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo — but only if he’s replaced...
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January 8, 2026
Sports on TV/radio listings: Jan. 8
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
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January 8, 2026
January weather flips in Houston — here’s when winter cold arrives
A major shift in the weather pattern late this week will upend Houston temperatures, resurrecting a longer winter chill for January.
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January 8, 2026
Rockets' Ime Udoka laments 'horrendous' defensive discipline in loss to Blazers
The Rockets' inability to come up with timely stops down the stretch helped doom them to a loss in Portland.
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January 8, 2026
Security guard fatally shot outside East End restaurant, authorities say
A security officer working outside an East End restaurant was shot and killed Wednesday evening during an altercation, Houston police said.
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January 8, 2026
Rockets rally falls short at Portland as Tari Eason's tip ruled too late
Houston had a shot to win at the buzzer in Portland but Kevin Durant's 20-footer missed and Tari Eason's putback was ruled too late.
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January 8, 2026
Five players ejected from UH women's basketball game against Kansas State
After a battle for the basketball between UH and Kansas State players, a fight broke out and five players were ejected.
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January 8, 2026
Houston's first Fleet Week set following delay due to government shutdown
The city will welcome several active-duty U.S. Navy ships and thousands of service members for celebrations April 15-22, Mayor John Whitmire...
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January 8, 2026
Rockets' Alperen Şengün 'getting better,' could return from injury sooner
The Rockets' All-Star center has made progress in his recovery from a sprained ankle, coach Ime Udoka said before Wednesday's game in Portla...
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January 8, 2026
Trump invites Colombian president to White House after threatening his country with military strike
President Donald Trump has abruptly changed his tone about his Colombian counterpart, Gustavo Petro. Trump said Wednesday that they had exch...
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January 8, 2026
Trump proposes massive increase in 2027 defense spending to $1.5T, citing 'dangerous times'
President Donald Trump is proposing setting U.S. military spending at $1.5 trillion in 2027, citing “troubled and dangerous times.” Trump ca...
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January 7, 2026
NASA postpones spacewalk due to 'medical concern' on the space station
NASA is postponing a spacewalk due to a "medical concern with a crew member" on the International Space Station. It did not say who was expe...
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January 7, 2026
Felony charges dismissed against Houston teen, Georgia commit Chace Calicut
Felony assault charges against Houston teen and Georgia football commit Chace Calicut were dismissed pending further investigation and may b...
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January 7, 2026
Woman shot and killed on Metro bus; police search for suspect in west Houston
Police said a second gunshot victim was taken to the hospital in a personal vehicle, but it was unclear if that person was on the bus.
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January 7, 2026
Chevron Houston Marathon: What to know before you attend this weekend
The Chevron Houston Marathon is this Sunday in downtown and here's what to know about road closures, arrival times, parking and weather.
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January 7, 2026
Why a seized Venezuelan oil tanker sits offshore Galveston
The two latest vessels join a third parked offshore Galveston. One tanker's presence near Texas refineries raises the question: what happens...
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January 7, 2026
Russell Dickerson joins Houston Rodeo lineup following surprise New York show
Ahead of tomorrow's Rodeo lineup reveal, Russell Dickerson performed a 15-minute pop-up show in Times Square.
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January 7, 2026
EVENT: The 2026 primary is heating up. Here’s what voters need to know.
Join politics reporters Jeremy Wallace, Raj Mankad, John Lomax and Nicole Hensley for a virtual roundtable on a very competitive 2026 primar...
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January 7, 2026
How A&M and Tech are beating UT in the portal, plus CFP picks
Nearly one week into the transfer portal and it's been Texas Tech and Texas A&M making the biggest signings. Plus, who will win CFP semis?
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January 7, 2026
Amazon opens claims for Prime refunds in FTC settlement. Here's how to file.
The filing period is open for Amazon customers owed a share of the online retailer's $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commissi...
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January 7, 2026
7 Texas charter schools will close next year. Is your school on the list?
Seven charter schools will close after this school year, according to the Texas Education Agency, affecting about 2,000 families across the...
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January 7, 2026
Bail denied for Baytown student accused of stabbing classmate over vape pen
Witnesses recalled seeing a Baytown student’s accused assailant smiling and licking his fingers after stabbing a classmate, a detective test...
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January 7, 2026
Woman accused of scam using name, photo of Camp Mystic counselor from Houston
Houston authorities issued a warrant for Maitlin White, accused of fake GoFundMe drives using Camp Mystic counselor Chloe Childress’s name.
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January 7, 2026
What to know about Texas oil and gas’ $27B tax impact in 2025
The Texas oil and gas industry paid a near-record $27 billion in taxes last year, the Texas Oil and Gas Association said Wednesday in its an...
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January 7, 2026
Trump admin begins deploying border buoys in Texas as part of 500-mile expansion
Kristi Noem said during a stop in Brownsville that more than 130 miles of those barriers are under contract, though she didn't provide addit...
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January 7, 2026
From Popeyes to protein drinks: Megan Thee Stallion’s new Dunkin’ collaboration
Houston’s own Megan Thee Stallion is helping Dunkin’ promote a new line up of protein drinks with a new song, her own drink, and a commercia...
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January 7, 2026
'It's not for the faint of heart.' UH-Tech has become Big 12's toughest rivalry
Houston won Round 1 against Texas Tech on Tuesday in another game defined by grit and toughness on both sides
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January 7, 2026
Blood donors could win free Super Bowl tickets through Red Cross. Here's how
The Red Cross is running a promotion where everyone who donates blood between Jan. 1 and Jan. 25 will be submitted to win a free Super Bowl...
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January 7, 2026
Harris County Commissioners to discuss future of Astrodome at meeting Thursday
The fate of the Astrodome — a beloved Houston landmark that's sat largely unused for more than 20 years — could soon be decided.
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January 7, 2026
Minneapolis mayor says ICE officer's killing of a motorist was 'reckless' and wasn't self-defense
Department of Homeland Security spokeswoman Tricia McLaughlin said that the Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer shot the woman in he...
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January 7, 2026
Rubio says he plans to meet Danish officials next week to talk about US interest in Greenland
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio says he plans to meet Danish officials next week after the Trump administration reiterated its intention...
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January 7, 2026
US seeks to assert its control over Venezuelan oil with tanker seizures and sales worldwide
President Donald Trump's administration is seeking to assert its control over Venezuelan oil, seizing two sanctioned tankers transporting pe...
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January 7, 2026
Houston to use $30M in stormwater funds to demolish blighted buildings
The cash will help demolish 363 buildings that are impeding the city's stormwater system. Controller Chris Hollins argued the move might not...
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January 7, 2026
Four arrested in Montgomery County for allegedly selling THC vapes to minors
Four Montgomery County residents are facing criminal charges for allegedly selling THC vape pens to minors.
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January 7, 2026
How J.J. Watt is helping Will Anderson Jr. reach new heights for Texans
Former Texans star J.J. Watt gives Will Anderson Jr. advice ranging from the technical to the simple. 'Go out there and be Will Anderson'
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January 7, 2026
Houston-area families sue H-E-B over crash that killed 4 women. What we know.
The families of four Houston area women killed in a crash involving an 18-wheeler in West Texas filed a lawsuit last month against H-E-B, th...
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January 7, 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts. He announced this W...
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January 7, 2026
Police are out in force on three Houston streets in latest traffic initiative
The Houston Police Department is boosting presence in three neighborhoods to control traffic. Here's what to know.
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January 7, 2026