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August 7, 2025
Houston firefighter injured in Hobby-area fire that is under arson investigation
Houston police and fire officials are investigating whether someone set the fire intentionally.
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August 7, 2025
HISD announces potential new $180M career and technical education center
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles said the appointed board asked him to close up to 10 schools.
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August 7, 2025
Trump administration revives the Presidential Fitness Test. What do you think?
The president reinstated the test, which was phased out during the Obama administration, to celebrate the "the exceptionalism of America's s...
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August 7, 2025
Texas politics are tiring. But we need to push for honest elections.
The only way out is to find non-voters, get them educated and show them how voting out the thieves, frauds and felons is the only way for ou...
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August 7, 2025
Houston rideshare driver accused of kidnapping woman on ride from Galveston
A woman riding from Galveston to Friendswood was found by her family in a vacant parking lot instead of at home, police said.
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August 7, 2025
Grand Oaks volleyball gearing up for attempt at rare three-peat
Grand Oaks is aiming to capture its third consecutive UIL volleyball state championship.
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August 7, 2025
Spencer Arrighetti returns, but will Astros get back enough pitching help?
Spencer Arrighetti's return was the first line of reinforcement for the Astros' rotation, but will enough help arrive to help in a divisiona...
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August 7, 2025
'Freakier Friday,' 'Weapons' and 'Stans' are the top films opening in Houston
'Strange Harvest,' 'It's Never Over, Jeff Buckley' and 'Sketch' are also hitting our screens
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August 7, 2025
Questions remain after release of jail video showing Alex Cardenas' death
Alex Cardenas' family seek answers after video of death released. Here are some unanswered questions surrounding his death.
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August 7, 2025
UTMB vaccine project among $500 million in mRNA cuts announced by RFK Jr.
Neither UTMB nor Moderna has confirmed the nature of the project included in the announcement, or how much funding is being lost.
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August 7, 2025
Houston attorney sues to stop Trump's immigrant registration mandate
A Houston immigration sued the Trump administration over a rule requiring immigrants register with the federal government
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August 7, 2025
Johnny Manziel to join cast of Fox’s 'Special Forces' Season 4
Johnny Manziel will be featured on season 4 of Fox’s Special Forces television show along with other celebrities and former NFL players.
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August 7, 2025
What's worrying Houstonians? New UH study provides insight
A University of Houston study found that 86% of respondents think inflation is a concern.
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August 7, 2025
Sports on TV/radio listings: Aug. 7
Where to watch and/or listen to today's sporting events that will be televised or broadcast on the radio.
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August 7, 2025
What to know about Kyle Bass's plan to pump East Texas water
The dispute has reached the state Legislature, where lawmakers are considering for the first time a near total overhaul of how Texas regulat...
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August 7, 2025
How a Dallas investor's East Texas water grab triggered a statewide battle
Kyle Bass wants to pump 10 billion gallons of groundwater a year from the aquifer underneath Anderson County and pipe it to other parts of t...
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August 7, 2025
Ground stop issued for United Airlines flights at IAH due to technical outage
United Airlines said it was "working to resolve the tech outage as quickly as possible."
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August 6, 2025
Astros' late rally falls short as Marlins avert three-game sweep
Spencer Arrighetti was hit hard in his return after a four-month absence and the Astros couldn't overcome the deficit.
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August 6, 2025
More than 2,300 teachers left Houston ISD in June, continuing turnover trend
June's overall departures remain more than twice as high after year two under state-appointed Superintendent Mike Miles compared to June 202...
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August 6, 2025
Paxton is investigation Beto O'Rourke's PAC for helping quorum-busters
Powered by People, started by Beto O'Rourke after his 2018 Senate run, has paid for some of the expenses incurred by House Democrats who lef...
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August 6, 2025
Bruce Bugg, banker and chair of state transportation agency, has died
Bugg was a notable figure in San Antonio and the state of Texas for the various positions he held.
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August 6, 2025
320,000 step stools recalled from Target, Walmart after head injuries
Dorel Home Furnishings Inc. issued a recall for around 320,000 step stools due to safety bars detaching during use, heightening the chance o...
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August 6, 2025
Redistricting puts Republicans ahead of the game
Republicans should not be allowed to start all their drives only 25 yards from the end zone while the the Democrats start from 75 yards.
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August 6, 2025
Supreme Court gutted the Voting Rights Act. Texans pay the price.
This week marks the 60th anniversary of the 1965 Voting Rights Act, and it's clear that Texans still needs its protections.
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August 6, 2025
Texas A&M's veteran tackle Trey Zuhn III could make a move to center
A three-year starter at left tackle, Trey Zuhn III has been working at center in preseason camp as Mike Elko looks at line combinations.
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August 6, 2025
That time John Whitmire restored quorum in 2003, allowing GOP redistricting
A coalition of Texas Democrats recently fled to Chicago to block a similar redistricting effort by Republican lawmakers.
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August 6, 2025
Dynamo turn attention to MLS after being eliminated from Leagues Cup
Houston, which lost all three matches in the Leagues Cup, has 10 games left in MLS regular season and ground to make up to earn playoff spot...
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August 6, 2025
Review: Zach Cregger's sleek psychological thriller 'Weapons' hits its target
The audacious film starring Julia Garner, Josh Brolin and Alden Ehrenreich will give you late-summer chills
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August 6, 2025
Cristian Javier could start soon for Astros in return from Tommy John surgery
Cristian Javier, who hasn't pitched in the majors since May of 2024, could make his next start for Astros after five rehab starts in minors.
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August 6, 2025
C.J. Stroud pleased with progress of Texans' offense, despite struggles in camp
C.J. Stroud acknowledged there won't be overnight success with the Texans' new offense and appreciates the challenges in going against a top...
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August 6, 2025
Texas Libertarians condemn congressional redistricting 'power grab'
Texas Libertarians are against gerrymandering whether it's done by Democrats or Republicans.
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August 6, 2025
HISD schools report more than 1,600 HVAC problems in final month of 2024-25 year
Houston ISD schools reported more than 1,600 heating, ventilation and air conditioning problems in May. Here's which campuses reported the m...
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August 6, 2025
Texans' Christian Harris, Dameon Pierce make long-awaited returns to practice
After being sidelined since the spring, Christian Harris and Dameon Pierce were back at practice Wednesday, albeit a walk-through.
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August 6, 2025
Jury to decide extent of Tony Earls' role in shooting of 9-year-old girl
A jury will decide the extent of Tony Earls' role in the 2022 shooting that left a 9-year-old innocent bystander dead at trial next month.
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August 6, 2025
Kelley Mack, 'The Walking Dead' and 'Chicago Med' actor, dies at 33
Kelley Mack, famous for her roles on "The Walking Dead" and "Chicago Med" has died at age 33.
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August 6, 2025
Galveston County grand jury indicts former jail officer for death of Saul Vargas
The jury handed up an indictment for criminally negligent homicide against Skyler Ray Chapman in the 2024 death of Saul Vargas.
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August 6, 2025
UH was perfect landing spot for former Oklahoma State lineman Jason Brooks Jr.
After being just a 'regular person' for six months upon leaving Oklahoma State, Jason Brooks Jr. is back home and ready to play for UH.
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August 6, 2025
Conroe, Willis ISD to meet Saturday to address water problem at new school
The Conroe City Council will meet Saturday to address the lack of water service at Willis ISD's new Calfee Middle School.
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August 6, 2025
Astros send AJ Blubaugh to minors to make room for Spencer Arrigghetti
After pitching five innings on Tuesday to help the Astros beat Miami, AJ Blubaugh is heading back to Sugar Land.
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August 6, 2025
Fuerza Regida auctioning exclusive merch for 'Ni Perdón Ni Permiso' campaign
Fans of Fuerza Regida have a chance to own a piece of the band's Houston concert history.
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August 6, 2025
Texas data shows fewer flesh-eating bacteria cases despite Gulf Coast surge
A flesh-eating bacteria that has surged in Louisiana has killed at least eight people in Gulf Coast states so far this year.
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August 6, 2025
The Texas Longhorns' defense is ahead of the offense. Why Steve Sarkisian is OK with that
Texas built its return to national prominence with its defense so Longhorns coach Steve Sarkisian is just fine if that unit is ahead of the...
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August 6, 2025
Army base in Georgia is on lockdown after report of an active shooter, spokesperson tells AP
A spokesperson says parts of the Fort Stewart in southeast Georgia were locked down after an active shooter was reported on the sprawling Ar...
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August 6, 2025
At Griot Gardens, a mother and daughter serve Haitian flavors in Houston
The mother-daughter duo behind a Spring Branch restaurant serves Haitian home cooking with heart and family tradition.
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August 6, 2025
See what Texas universities enroll the most valedictorians
Almost one in 10 UT-Austin freshmen last fall were ranked No. 1 or 2 in high school.
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August 6, 2025
Texas DPS director’s son is still active trooper weeks after injuring bystander
State trooper Freeman H. Martin was driving 101 mph in a 45 mph zone when he blew through a red light and hit another car during a police ch...
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August 6, 2025
Texas wants to tighten RV park safety rules after Kerr County flood deaths
People swept from campsites, cabins and RV parks account for almost one third of the flood deaths in Kerr County, a Chronicle review shows.
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August 6, 2025
Texas House Democrats evacuated from hotel in Illinois after bomb threat
Texas Democrats are in Illinois to block a vote on a new congressional map that aims to shore up Republicans power in Congress.
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August 6, 2025
NASA tells John Cornyn Houston is getting a space shuttle. But which one?
The future of space shuttle Discovery and its possible move to Houston remains murky after officials put out a series of vague statements Tu...
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August 6, 2025