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July 30, 2026
Joyce Carol Oates takes a swing against translator over 'The Odyssey'
'Odyssey' expert and translator Emily Watson wrote a brutal takedown of the film and now Oates has entered the chat.
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July 30, 2026
Missouri City plans hospital-anchored mixed-use development
Missouri City leaders unveiled plans Wednesday for a hospital-centered mixed-use development they say could transform one of the city's last...
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July 30, 2026
Kashmere High School: Celebrating life of football coach Garry Dunham
Family and community gather at Kashmere High to honor legendary Houston coach Garry Dunham following his death at 68.
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July 30, 2026
Katy ISD scraps elementary school rezoning plan after parent backlash
Katy ISD revised its 2027 elementary attendance boundaries after parent feedback, keeping Windward at Youngblood while splitting Anniston.
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July 30, 2026
Arthouse Houston gets final extension to save Garden Oaks Theater
The group is hoping to raise at least $3.4 million to keep the building from the wrecking ball.
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July 30, 2026
Houston traffic: Crash on I-69 at Chimney Rock causes lane closures
The trailer lost a load of scrap metal at the scene, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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July 30, 2026
Lina Hidalgo calls for ICE agents in Houston killing to self-identify
Harris County commissioners voted 3-1 Thursday to issue their formal support for the District Attorney's investigation into the July 7 killi...
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July 30, 2026
James Talarico: Why some Black voters are frustrated with the Democrat
The Austin Democrat has vowed to help mobilize Black voters. But some say he -- and Democrats at large -- are missing the point.
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July 30, 2026
KPRC’s Caroline Brown to take time off work for birth of son
Brown will take time off with her boys and return this fall.
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July 30, 2026
Volkswagen recalls 57,000 Atlas SUVs over rearview display issue
The carmaker says it hasn't determined the cause of the problem.
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July 30, 2026
Barbecue Inn to close after 80 years in Houston's Oak Forest
Houston’s Barbecue Inn, known for its fried chicken, will close Saturday after 80 years, ending a longtime Oak Forest tradition.
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July 30, 2026
MLB trade rumors: Ranking 10 best outfielders available at deadline
The Astros are likely to make a deal for an outfielder. Bringing back George Springer would make sense, as would any of these 10 outfielders...
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July 30, 2026
Pasadena house fire kills man in Red Bluff Terrace, fire marshal says
The man had health issues and was unable to evacuate, the fire marshal said.
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July 30, 2026
1 dead, 1 critically hurt in shooting at northeast Houston shooting
A northeast Houston shooting at a late-night gathering left one man dead and another critically injured, Houston police said.
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July 30, 2026
Hayden Wesneski makes strong return in Astros' win over Angels
Three runs scored before Hayden Wesneski could settle in during his return from Tommy John surgery. What happened next may matter as much as...
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July 30, 2026
Former Packers, Texans running back Ahman Green has Parkinson's
Ahman Green, who played two seasons with the Houston Texans and is the Green Bay Packers' all-time leading rusher, opened up about his disea...
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July 30, 2026
Why home insurance rates in Texas are so high
Extreme weather events along with inflation have pushed up home insurance rates, especially in the Houston region and coastal Texas
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July 30, 2026
Texans across political spectrum unite against data centers
Texans unite like never before against data centers and their tax exemptions, writes columnist Chris Tomlinson.
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July 30, 2026
Local magazine Slated Cinema shines light on Houston’s film community
The semi-annual publication and website seeks to focus on area filmmakers and those who support them
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July 30, 2026
New Houston-area FEMA flood maps will soon fall behind. Here's why.
Houston's updated FEMA flood maps improve flood estimates but still leave out climate change, future development and worst-case flooding.
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July 30, 2026
FEMA floodmaps underestimate flood risk by over 200K, new study shows
In Harris County, the number of properties facing 100-year-level flood risk may be more than twice as large as FEMA’s current maps suggest,...
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July 30, 2026
The heat dome is finally on the move. Here's what it means for Texas.
Texas residents face continued extreme temperatures as a massive heat dome gradually shifts westward across the region. While the dangerous...
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July 29, 2026
Liberty County officer fired after inmate escapes hospital
A Liberty County Jail correctional officer was fired Tuesday after an internal investigation found policy violations related to an inmate’s...
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July 29, 2026
Terry Black's Barbecue announces Houston opening date
The Austin-based barbecue chain will open in the Heights in August.
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July 29, 2026
North Houston hazardous waste case leads to felony charges
Houston police arrested two North Houston business owners Wednesday after investigators alleged they allowed hazardous chemicals to flow int...
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July 29, 2026
Witness to Salgado shooting released from ICE custody after 22 days
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego, a key witness in the Salgado shooting incident, has been released from ICE custody after spending 22 days in an...
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July 29, 2026
Houston Texans training camp notes: Tank Dell sits
Houston Texans training camp reveals key updates on player availability and facility preferences. Receiver Tank Dell remains sidelined as he...
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July 29, 2026
Trill Burgers expands to Rice University campus this fall
Bun B's acclaimed burger franchise is set to open a new location at Rice University this autumn, bringing gourmet fast-casual dining to the...
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July 29, 2026
MLB trade deadline: Ranking best available starting pitchers
The Houston Astros need a bat, but they also need a starting pitcher. Tarik Skubal likely is too much to ask, but there are other more reaso...
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July 29, 2026
Houston rapper Cartel Bo accused of kidnapping, sexual assault
Warren Brown, who also goes by Cartel Bo, was accused of kidnapping and sexually assaulting the mother of his children.
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July 29, 2026
White Linen Night 2026: Tickets, map, road closures and what to know
White Linen Night returns to the Heights on Aug. 1 for its 20th anniversary. Here’s what to know about tickets, map, road closures and more.
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July 29, 2026
Recall issued for millions of Rohto eye drops over sterility concerns
The Food and Drug Administration has recalled nearly 12 million Rohto eye drop products nationwide after determining the manufacturer could...
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July 29, 2026
Prosecutors want contempt for Lee Gilley's lawyer, Dick DeGuerin
Harris County prosecutors want attorney Dick DeGuerin to be held in contempt of court for a string of recent media interviews about Lee Gill...
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July 29, 2026
The Woodlands' First Fifty sculpture nears completion
The Woodlands’ new First Fifty sculpture and an eight-acre landscape refresh are nearing completion at a key historic intersection. The scul...
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July 29, 2026
More Texas donations give Talarico a $4M advantage over Paxton
Talarico received nine times as many itemized contributions from Texans, though Paxton’s average donation was much larger.
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July 29, 2026
Houston Police investigating body found along Sims Bayou: report
Authorities were investigating a body reportedly found near Sims Bayou on Wednesday morning.
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July 29, 2026
Missing Jordanian athlete is back in Houston after trekking to Chicago
Rice University has still not said why Alqaq took off for Chicago.
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July 29, 2026
Green Room review: Houston Heights restaurant shows promise
With only 26 seats, the Green Room delivers a refined dining experience built around seasonal ingredients and a promising vision.
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July 29, 2026
Solar Flare Music Festival returns to Houston's Axelrad
For two days this August, Axelrad Beer Garden will become a showcase for dozens of Houston musicians as Solar Flare Music Festival returns w...
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July 29, 2026
Fort Bend police academy temporarily closes during state review
The Fort Bend police academy has suspended operations as the Texas Commission on Law Enforcement initiates a comprehensive state-level revie...
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July 29, 2026
Friendswood emergency vet offers overnight stays for pet owners
A comprehensive look at how modern emergency veterinary clinics are revolutionizing pet care by providing round-the-clock services in the Ba...
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July 29, 2026
Hockley infant death under investigation, sheriff says
Authorities in Hockley have launched a formal investigation following the tragic death of an infant discovered unresponsive at a residential...
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July 29, 2026
Houston's minority business program is under fire: 6 things to know
A federal court has determined that Houston's minority business contracting initiative violates constitutional principles by incorporating r...
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July 29, 2026
Gregg Araki returns with 'I Want Your Sex' starring Olivia Wilde
Johnny Knoxville, Margaret Cho, Mason Gooding, and Charli XCX also star in this laugh-out-loud indie comedy
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July 29, 2026
Texans GM Nick Caserio optimistic about a new deal with C.J. Stroud
Nick Caserio said conversations with C.J. Stroud’s agent, David Mulughetta, have been positive.
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July 29, 2026
Texas Powerball ticket worth $1 million expires Saturday
Someone who bought a Powerball ticket in February could be sitting on $1 million. The deadline to claim it is almost here.
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July 29, 2026
ICE is snatching people at airports. That's a problem for Houston.
Hobby Airport isn’t a border crossing. And the government shouldn’t treat it like one.
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July 29, 2026
KPRC suspends Daniella Guzman pending FIFA ticket probe
KPRC said it is investigating reports that Daniella Guzman received complimentary tickets to a concert and a FIFA World Cup match.
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July 29, 2026
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ tops Billboard Hot 100 for 15th week
A Miranda Lambert conversation helped inspire ‘Choosin’ Texas.’ Now the Texas-rich country hit is setting records.
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July 29, 2026