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July 29, 2026
Is Houston still family-friendly? Only if you can afford it
Houston's libraries and parks are still here, but many activities that once welcomed every child now come with registration fees, monthly me...
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July 29, 2026
I hated the new sidewalks in North Shore. Then I changed my mind.
"What was the point of the sidewalk, I thought, if nobody is going to use it?" writes Cindy Rivas Alfaro.
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July 29, 2026
HISD updates to expect as the 2026-27 school year begins
With HISD students returning to classes on Aug. 10, here's a look at the updates to expect from the state's largest school district in the 2...
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July 29, 2026
Texas Lottery retailers kept $1M in commissions after rule violations
Records show regulators last year quietly pressured at least two retailers involved in a controversial 2023 Lotto Texas jackpot to forfeit t...
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July 29, 2026
Ringling Bros., Bun B & Friends, White Linen Night top live events
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow-N-Fire, 'Los Tejanos: A 500-Year History,' Houston Tattoo Arts Festival, John Mellencamp and Houston Sha...
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July 29, 2026
Can this man hold ICE accountable? 3 takeaways from DA Sean Teare.
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare spoke with the editorial board about his investigation of ICE and the killing of Lorenzo Salgado...
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July 29, 2026
Alperen Sengun and the Houston Rockets' rim defense dilemma
Alperen Şengün was Houston's primary rim defender last season, even if he is not a conventional shot blocker. Could a new scheme help the Ro...
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July 29, 2026
Sports on TV/radio listings: July 29
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
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July 29, 2026
Houston could break a 119-year-old heat record Wednesday
Houston could challenge a 119-year-old daily heat record Wednesday as dangerous temperatures peak. Rain chances might begin returning this w...
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July 29, 2026
Houston Astros: Yordan Alvarez's late hit delivers win over LA Angels
For the second straight night, Houston scored the winning run in the ninth inning to notch its seventh win in the past eight games.
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July 29, 2026
Hayden Wesneski: Houston Astros starter to return vs. LA Angels
The right-hander's return nearly 15 months after Tommy John surgery will give another option to a Houston rotation that has one of the major...
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July 28, 2026
FAA issues nationwide ground stop for American Airlines flights
The Federal Aviation Administration issued a nationwide ground stop for American Airlines flights Tuesday evening after an outage disrupted...
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July 28, 2026
Veterans join ICE protest at Houston City Hall
A veterans advocacy group joined immigrant-rights activists at Houston City Hall on Tuesday, urging city leaders to challenge ICE after the...
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July 28, 2026
Four juveniles charged in Magnolia Creek Golf Course e-bike damage
Four juveniles face felony criminal mischief charges after police say e-bike riders caused more than $5,000 in damage at Magnolia Creek Golf...
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July 28, 2026
Basketball recruiting: Seven Lakes' Isaiah Santos commits to Minnesota
Seven Lakes' Isaiah Santos, the Houston Chronicle's player of the year and nephew of former Rocket center Nenê, committed to Minnesota after...
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July 28, 2026
The US military says it's thwarted an Iranian missile attack on American troops
The U.S. military says Iran has launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East, shattering a brief paus in fight...
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July 28, 2026
Back 2 School Fair prepares free backpacks
Mayor John Whitmire, Shell and volunteers prepare backpacks for Houston’s Back 2 School Fair, which also offers free health services.
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July 28, 2026
Willie Nelson comes out against data center construction
Nelson, who grew up in Abbott and still owns a home there, wrote in a social media post that the last thing the community needs is a “loud,...
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July 28, 2026
Twin Peaks cast coming to Houston House of Blues
Iconic cast members from the legendary television series Twin Peaks are heading to Houston for an exclusive fan gathering this March. The sp...
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July 28, 2026
Tank Dell absent from Houston Texans training camp PUP list
Tank Dell's absence from the Houston Texans' Physically Unable to Perform list signals encouraging developments in his rehabilitation journe...
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July 28, 2026
Harris County Jail explores using AI cameras to monitor inmates
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office recently invited companies to submit proposals for an AI-powered camera system capable of analyzing inmat...
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July 28, 2026
National Chicken Wing Day deals in Houston
National Chicken Wing Day falls on July 29, and restaurants across Houston and the U.S. are celebrating with free wings, buy-one-get-one dea...
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July 28, 2026
Houston’s minority business contracting program ruled unconstitutional
A white couple from Spring sued the city in 2023, alleging their lawn care business, Landscape Consultants of Texas, Inc., could not “compet...
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July 28, 2026
Sabastian Jones found safe in Houston apartment complex, HCSO says
An Amber Alert issued for Sabastian Jones was canceled Monday, according to authorities.
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July 28, 2026
Galveston County confirms 14 cyclospora cases
Galveston County health officials have confirmed 14 cases of cyclosporiasis and are investigating four additional illnesses as part of an ou...
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July 28, 2026
Taco Bell offers $1 Mexican Pizza amid lettuce-linked outbreak
Taco Bell’s one-day $1 Mexican Pizza deal is the second lettuce-free promo. But the chain doesn't mention the Cyclospora outbreak tied to a...
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July 28, 2026
Fulshear 'loophole' leads to controversial development approval
A gap in Fulshear's development ordinance may reshape how future neighborhoods are built after city leaders said it forced approval of a sub...
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July 28, 2026
Why was Houston's Waterwall built? The surprising history
For four decades, Houston’s Waterwall has been where the city celebrates life’s biggest moments. Its origin story is just as memorable.
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July 28, 2026
Kristen Galvan identified in Missouri City cold case
Galvan disappeared from her grandmother's house in Spring in 2020.
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July 28, 2026
Cherry cobbler cake recipe with fresh summer cherries
Discover an effortless cherry cobbler cake that celebrates summer's finest fruit. This wholesome dessert combines juicy fresh cherries with...
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July 28, 2026
David Willard named Conroe city administrator at $325,000
Willard had been Conroe’s interim city administrator for a month. Now the council has made the Austin resident its permanent pick.
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July 28, 2026
John Oliver challenges Buc-ee's over trademark lawsuits
Oliver opened the segment by discussing how Buc-ee's has become a travel destination for many visitors attending the World Cup before diving...
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July 28, 2026
Jill Biden Houston event: Former first lady promotes memoir
The former first lady is bringing stories from the West Wing to a Houston stage.
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July 28, 2026
John Cornyn demands redrawn IRS settlement with Trump ahead of AG vote
Cornyn is threatening to block the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche unless he changes the terms of a controversial IRS s...
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July 28, 2026
'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' doesn't fly as high as its predecessor
Though director Destin Daniel Cretton's debut in the 'Spider-Man' franchise has its pleasures and is good at fan service, it doesn't live up...
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July 28, 2026
Montgomery County woman with dementia missing for a week
Maria Ortiz has been missing since early last week.
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July 28, 2026
Houston Astros: Will Tatsuya Imai stay in rotation wtih inconsistency?
For the third time this season, Tatsuya Imai failed to make it out of the first inning, prompting the inevitable question of how much longer...
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July 28, 2026
Austin's Cinema Touching Disability Film Festival debuts in Houston
Saturday's festival at Houston Christian University spotlights shorts about or by filmmakers with disabilities.
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July 28, 2026
Adrianne Palicki, Matt Furia of 'Friday Night Lights' in 'Due West'
The indie Texas drama, filmed in Alpine, Marathon and Marfa, is a potent character study of a woman in trouble.
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July 28, 2026
Whitmire seeks to help preserve historic Harper School after fire
The century-old Harper School, which is vacant and caught fire over the weekend, is an "important piece of Houston's Black history," Mayor J...
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July 28, 2026
NASA is seeking applicants for yearlong ‘Mars’ mission in Houston
NASA is accepting applications for a yearlong simulated Mars mission at the Johnson Space Center to study how isolation and confinement will...
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July 28, 2026
Here's how much Houston ISD's top-paid employees make
Houston ISD's top 100 paid employees make at least $179,000. The top-paid employees range from $179,000 to $462,000.
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July 28, 2026
Houston Texans: 10 players with the most to prove in 2026
As training camp begins Wednesday, a closer look at Texans players who'll have the biggest spotlight on them leading up to the regular seaso...
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July 28, 2026
Woodlands parent launches app to track banned books in Conroe ISD
Conroe ISD parent and volunteer Ryan Tsamouris has launched a monitoring app that he said he hopes will help parents get the information the...
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July 28, 2026
Mayor John Whitmire faces calls to reform Houston ethics policies
Mayor John Whitmire campaigned on rooting out waste and corruption at City Hall but has not reformed Houston’s ethics policies despite press...
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July 28, 2026
Sports on TV/radio listings: July 28
Your complete guide to today's most anticipated sporting events across television and radio platforms. Stay updated with comprehensive cover...
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July 28, 2026
Houston's Tuesday heat is dangerous. Wednesday could be worse.
A heat advisory is in effect for Houston Tuesday as heat index values reach 110 degrees. Even hotter weather Wednesday could challenge a dai...
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July 28, 2026
Heat advisory issued as Houston's hottest weather of summer arrives
A Houston heat advisory is in effect Tuesday as heat index values reach 110 degrees. Wednesday is expected to bring the hottest weather of t...
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July 28, 2026
Houston Astros: Spencer Arrighetti to begin throwing soon
After suffering nerve irritation in his right foot, Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti should resume throwing soon.
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July 28, 2026