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July 30, 2025
How Cooper Hummel switched sides of the plate to get key pinch hit for Astros
When Astros manager Joe Espada called on Cooper Hummel, he knew switch-hitter had it covered if Nationals changed pitchers.
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July 30, 2025
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returns to game action in rehab assignment
Jeremy Peña went hitless in four plate appearances but scored a pair of runs for Triple-A Sugar Land.
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July 30, 2025
Man on Carnival cruise ship died of natural causes, internal investigation shows
Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement that an internal investigation indicated a man who died on the Carnival Dream cruise ship died of n...
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July 30, 2025
Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting Pasadena neighbor now under ICE hold
ICE requested a hold for Jose Santos Maldonado-Zavala, who is accused of pretending his neighbor's AC was leaking before forcing her into hi...
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July 30, 2025
Immigrant advocates call on Houston police to stop coordinating with ICE
Leaders of advocacy groups said HPD's cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has led to family separations and increased depor...
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July 30, 2025
$5k reward offered for information about hit-and-run that killed two cyclists
The hit-and-run took place in the 10200 block of Veterans Memorial Drive on the evening of July 1.
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July 29, 2025
Texas families urged to prevent child hot car deaths as mom recounts loss
Heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, is when a person’s body overheats faster than it can cool itself down.
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July 29, 2025
Kerr County judge, other officials set to testify at flood hearing in Kerrville
Texas lawmakers invited Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr., and City Manager Dalton Rice to testify at the hearin...
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July 29, 2025
Ex-Astro Luis Guillorme opts for free agency instead of minor league assignment
Luis Guillorme had cleared waivers and been outrighted off the Astros' 40-man roster earlier this week.
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July 29, 2025
Astros' Joe Espada, Framber Valdez put critical postgame comments 'in the past'
Astros manager Joe Espada said Framber Valdez's critical comments about defensive positioning are "in the past" after the two had a "good co...
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July 29, 2025
Joe Mixon's absence provides opportunities for Texans' backup RBs
Finding a complement to Joe Mixon is something the Texans had trouble with in 2024, but now have a chance to address with the veteran curren...
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July 29, 2025
Houston ISD is down to 19 open teaching positions for 2025-26
A spokesperson for the state's largest school district said on Friday HISD is down to about 50 open teaching positions.
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July 29, 2025
Landry's withdraws management plan for Battleship Texas after Pier 15 lease
Landry's Inc., a Houston-based entertainment and hospitality company, has withdrawn its management plan for Battleship Texas under the Pier...
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July 29, 2025
Trump says Epstein 'stole' young women from Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre
President Donald Trump says Jeffrey Epstein “stole” young women who worked at Mar-a-Lago, including Virginia Giuffre, one of the disgraced f...
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July 29, 2025
Buc-ee's takes top spot in Newsweek's list of best American convenience stores
Newsweek's annual "America's Best Retailers" report ranked Buc-ee's as the country's No. 1 convenience store.
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July 29, 2025
'Beyond Broadway': 'Hairspray' icons, BeyHive diva Bernadette Peters in Houston
Self-proclaimed BeyHive member Peters promises an 'intimate audience experience'. And a Beyoncé tune?
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July 29, 2025
Oil drives Houston's growth, decline as the city works to diversify its future
Houston’s economy rises and falls with oil, and despite diversification, the city still feels every global shift in energy prices.
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July 29, 2025
Houston hospitals named among best in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings
Houston hospitals named among best in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, including MD Anderson and Houston Methodist.
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July 29, 2025
DHS defends sharing artwork criticized for promoting Manifest Destiny
The Department of Homeland Security recieved backlash after posting a painting last week of "American Progress," a work associated with Mani...
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July 29, 2025
Flood risk at Camp Mystic became a factor in family legal feud
Members of the clan that owned Camp Mystic wanted access for recreation. But a cousin said the area designated for family use was unsuitable...
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July 29, 2025
Houston man accused in rape case; police fear it's just 'tip of the iceberg'
Carl Earl Redfield, 47, is charged with multiple sexual assaults in Harris County. Authorities believe he targeted dozens more women across...
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July 29, 2025
Trump moves to end 'climate change religion' in win for Texas oil
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agency would release a proposal eliminating a finding that climate change posed a public health threat...
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July 29, 2025
10 hitters Astros could target at this week's MLB trade deadline
It seems a given the Astros are going to trade for a bat before this week's trade deadline, but who's it going to be? We took a look at 10 o...
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July 29, 2025
Baker Hughes buys Chart Industries in $13.6 billion LNG growth deal
Oilfield services company Baker Hughes acquisition of Chart Industries should finalize next year. The company declined to comment on potenti...
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July 29, 2025
Nando's brings South African flavors to Montrose
South African chain Nando's is opening its first fast-casual restaurant in the Loop and third in the Houston area.
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July 29, 2025
Firefly Aerospace launches IPO after historic moon landing
Cedar Park-based Firefly Aerospace announced Monday that it has priced its initial public offering and is hoping to raise at least $557 mill...
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July 29, 2025
Kerrville declares water supply emergency due to treatment plant condition
Hoses, soakers and sprinklers that are either automatic or hose-ended cannot be used under Kerrville's rules, according to a Facebook post b...
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July 29, 2025
Texas skies may sparkle overnight as twin meteor showers reach peak visibility
The Southern Delta Aquariids and Alpha Capricornids both reach their apex Tuesday and Wednesday night.
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July 29, 2025
Astros vs. Nationals: How to watch as Jason Alexander starts
The Astros look to halt a season-long losing streak of five games as the series against the Nationals continues.
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July 29, 2025
Beyoncé restocks SirDavis Honey Bee Cocktail Kit with that must-have horse pin
The Cowboy Carter Tour is over. But Beyoncé still has a chokehold on our pocketbooks.
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July 29, 2025
Man shot in Houston rides scooter to gas station for help, police say
The man was shot multiple times before riding a scooter to a nearby Phillips 66 and calling for help, according to Houston police.
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July 29, 2025
Is Texans' offensive-line overhaul enough to improve in 2025?
While continuity is important, the Texans' new-look offensive line has the potential to be better than 2024.
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July 29, 2025
ICE access to Medicaid data is latest 'chilling effect' on care for immigrants
Civil rights group said the move is the latest in a series of actions and policy changes that could make immigrants wary of seeking health c...
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July 29, 2025
Hill Country charity charged with flood relief has 4 employees and a $60M job
The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country has raised far more money than it has ever handled at one time. Usually, a big year is $1...
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July 29, 2025
This new building expands food options at Houston Zoo. Here's a first look
Jack’s Cafe and the John P. and Kathrine G. McGovern Reflections Event Hall and Terrace complete Houston Zoo’s Keeping Our World Wild Centen...
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July 29, 2025
Houston’s St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Band targets bagpipe World Championships
Houston’s St. Thomas Alumni Pipe Band to head to 2025 World Pipe Band Championships.
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July 29, 2025
Houston's streets are overflowing with recycling bins. We need a better system.
I have lived in the same house in Houston for almost 53 years. I have never seen waste management in such disarray.
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July 29, 2025
Why Houston shouldn't use Beryl aid to help individuals
Government's job is to look out for the overall good of all citizens.
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July 29, 2025
Hobby Airport opens Killen's Barbecue, SpindleTap Brewery locations in terminal
Texas-style ribs and craft beer are among the menu options offered at the two new dining options.
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July 29, 2025
Parker McCollum stars in TxDOT campaign urging Texas drives to slow down
Conroe-born singer and songwriter Parker McCollum is part of a new Texas Department of Transportation campaign urging drivers to slow down.
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July 29, 2025
Review: Stages' 'Honky Tonk Laundry' is a good ol' country time at the theater
The jukebox musical is a cavalcade of country hits that is bound to put a smile on your face.
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July 29, 2025
Will Lina Hidalgo teach us how to say goodbye or run for a third term?
Given that she was once endorsed by Lin-Manuel Miranda, we can only presume Judge Lina Hidalgo is familiar with the Hamilton song, "One Last...
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July 29, 2025
5 things to watch as UH opens preseason football camp
Coach Willie Fritz has a new quarterback, new coordinators, more depth and a revolving door in secondary.
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July 29, 2025
The 5 key questions facing the Texas Longhorns as preseason camp begins
From Arch Manning's receivers to the offensive line to the replacement for Jahdae Barron, Texas has plenty of questions to answer in camp.
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July 29, 2025
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, 2025
Houston nears 100 degrees on Tuesday. What about the humidity?
Tuesday's temperatures could soar to near 100 degrees in Houston as a slightly less humid air mass moves in and eases heat index values.
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July 29, 2025
Texas senators running for attorney general to vote on expanding office's power
Three state senators are running to replace Attorney General Ken Paxton in 2026. They will consider a bill letting the office prosecute elec...
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July 29, 2025
Tomlinson: AI revealed a politician’s affair. Can he sue Grok for libel?
Allegations that a top Republican lawmaker had a lengthy affair with a stripper have raised questions about AI, freedom of speech, defamatio...
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July 29, 2025
Framber Valdez questions Astros' positioning on game-tying hit in loss
Framber Valdez said "it doesn't make sense" that the Astros had their right fielder shaded so far toward center field with a left-hander bat...
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July 29, 2025