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January 5, 2026
James Talarico says he raised $6.8 million since Oct. 1 in race for US Senate
The state representative from Austin is battling U.S. Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Dallas in the March 3 Democratic primary.
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January 5, 2026
Houston Rockets, Dallas Mavericks to play preseason games in Macao next season
The Houston Rockets, who are extremely popular in China because of Yao Ming, will play the Dallas Mavericks in Macao, making it their first...
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January 5, 2026
Thanks to wise trades, Texans own four picks in the top 70 of 2026 NFL draft
The misfortune of the Washington Commanders and New York Giants will pay off for the Houston Texans, who now know where the picks from those...
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January 5, 2026
A simple sheet-pan chicken dinner recipe to ease into the new year
This sheet-pan chicken and butternut squash roast comes together with minimal prep and big flavor, making it an ideal low-stress dinner for...
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January 5, 2026
Walz, Democrats' 2024 VP pick, drops bid for third term as Minnesota governor; Klobuchar considers
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is ending his bid for a third term as governor less than four months after launching a reelection campaign.
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January 5, 2026
Rockets center Alperen Şengün to miss Monday's game against the Suns
Alperen Şengün injured his right ankle against the Dallas Mavericks on Saturday and will miss at least one more game.
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January 5, 2026
Military-style truck strikes multiple vehicles before Houston pursuit, HCSO says
State troopers and at least one sheriff's office deputy fired guns and deployed spike strips during the pursuit, and they used gas to force...
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January 5, 2026
Houston officers have minor injuries after crash that caused brief vehicle fire
Two Houston police department units were involved in a major crash while in pursuit of a vehicle late Sunday night in the Greenspoint area o...
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January 5, 2026
Expect these updates from HISD in 2026: STAAR scores, TEA ratings and more
With Houston ISD students returning to classes Tuesday, here's what to expect from the state's largest school district in 2026.
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January 5, 2026
Houston-area suburbs have some of the highest property taxes in the US
Conroe, The Woodlands and Pearland, all suburbs of Houston, have notably high property taxes, according to an annual ranking from SmartAsset...
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January 5, 2026
Sports on TV/radio listings: Jan. 5
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 5, 2026
Maduro is set to make his first appearance in a US courtroom on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance in an American courtroom. Maduro and his wife are expected t...
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January 5, 2026
Houston’s warm January run ends with a late-week cold front
Warm January weather pushes Houston into the 80s before a late-week cold front brings cooler, more seasonable temperatures.
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January 5, 2026
Fact check: Lawmaker claims Zohran Mamdani is 'bringing Sharia law to America'
The newly-sworn in New York City mayor has expressed no intention to implement Shariah, and the Constitution bars anyone from doing so even...
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January 5, 2026
Jasmine Crockett wears Republican insults as badge of honor in U.S. Senate race
In the coming Democratic primary against James Talarico, Jasmine Crockett says the GOP is targeting her because she can win the U.S. Senate...
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January 5, 2026
Texans visit Steelers in AFC wild-card round. How the teams match up.
The Texans face Aaron Rodgers for the second time in as many seasons when they open the playoffs next week in Pittsburgh.
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January 5, 2026
Texans get prime-time playoff slot, with opponent still to be determined
For a change, the Texans will be closing the first round of the playoffs instead of opening it.
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January 5, 2026
'Four games away from being world champions.' Why Texans are a playoff force
The Texans' win over the Colts on Sunday showed that they'll be a tough out in the playoffs, no matter whom they play.
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January 5, 2026
Why the Texans wanted Tommy Togiai to score a touchdown
The Texans worked all week to design a play for defensive tackle Tommy Togiai to score a touchdown. That play busted but he scored anyway.
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January 5, 2026