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Houston is done hosting our seven matches. And now, we're finally getting our first hard numbers, showing just how many people came to our city for the World Cup, but results seem to be mixed.
The latest census data shows nearly 23,000 homes in Houston and its surrounding area don't have air conditioning.
The Afghan women's soccer team has made a new home in Houston after they were flown out of their home country during the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover five years ago.
Two 19-year-olds were hurt after shooting at each other in west Harris County, according to the sheriff's office. Investigators said the teens are neighbors and were firing at each other from their dr
There is no state law that specifically guarantees A/C to renters, but for a lot of you, a broken A/C isn't just uncomfortable; it's a major health and safety hazard.
The historic Garden Oaks Theatre could be demolished this summer if local donors don't raise millions of dollars to buy it.
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According to Houston police, 31-year-old Roman Brewington is accused of intentionally recording and hiding his phone in the bathroom at the Dandelion Cafe in the Heights.
After Fort Bend County election officials said a clerical error impacted all voting sites during the May primary runoff, they're eyeing changes ahead of November.
'General Hospital,' 'The View,' 'Live with Kelly and Mark' and more earn multiple Daytime Emmy Nominations!
The Texas Attorney General's office is investigating LinkedIn over claims the platform misleads users and profits from fake or inactive "ghost jobs."
Houston is done hosting our seven matches. And now, we're finally getting our first hard numbers, showing just how many people came to our city for the World Cup, but results seem to be mixed.
Another round of showers and storms will roll through Southeast Texas Wednesday, beginning in the morning and lasting through the early afternoon. While no flash flooding is expected this time, minor ponding on roads and street flooding could be a concern for your morning...
The Senate passed a bill four years ago to make daylight saving time permanent, but it stalled in the House.
Officials said the box provides a secure, anonymous option for the legal surrender of a baby. Once the baby is placed inside, a silent alarm alerts firefighters, and personnel respond within minutes.
Officials also said they anticipate cases of cyclosporiasis to continue increasing in the U.S., possibly through the end of August.
One man is facing charges following an incident on Monday in Houston, officials said.
Olympian Suni Lee is officially returning to competitive gymnastics ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
A day after prosecutors dropped a second murder charge against a man accused of killing a repairman, he was indicted by a grand jury for that murder, according to court records.
A man running from an encounter with immigration and other federal agents in Florida was struck and killed by a tractor trailer on Tuesday, authorities said.
The public viewing, which is being coordinated by the local LULAC chapter, will be held at the Great Chapel at Forest Park Lawndale.
Taco Bell is under investigation as health officials identify lettuce as the likely source of a recent cyclospora outbreak.
An invasive insect is rapidly spreading across Texas, threatening millions of acres of pastureland and raising new concerns for the state's cattle and hay producers.
United Airlines is introducing a new Economy Plus seating option that replaces the traditional middle seat with an open space and shared table.
A Pasadena police officer has resigned following an ongoing investigation into misuse of the Flock camera system, according to Pasadena City Councilmember Emmanuel Guerrero.
The U.S. House has passed the Sunshine Protection Act, which would allow states to enact Daylight Saving Time year-round — with an option to opt out.
Flock license plate reader cameras have become a key crime-fighting tool for law enforcement agencies across the Houston area, but questions about privacy and oversight are growing after a Pasadena police officer was accused of improperly using the system to track a fellow...
President Donald Trump gave Iraq's new prime minister an effusive welcome at the White House on Tuesday.
Well over a half-million Subaru vehicles were recalled over concerns that an incorrectly listed weight rating could lead to a crash. The recall affects four of the Japanese automaker’s most popular models.
The company wants to build a small-scale LNG plant that will be used to fuel cruise ships and other vessels.
Harris County Public Health and the Houston Health Department have confirmed cases of West Nile Virus in humans for 2026, according to a release.
The U.S. military says it has reimposed its blockade of Iranian ports in response to Iran's attacks on commercial ships in the Strait of Hormuz.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has issued a disaster declaration for 59 counties as flooding hits parts of the state.
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement will pause non-urgent vehicle stops after two deadly shootings in less than a week, Maine U.S. Sen. Angus King's office tells NPR.
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil is suing the federal government and several private groups, alleging they were part of a conspiracy to suppress criticism of Israel through a coordinated campaign to dox, jail and ultimately deport student activists.
McNair had principal ownership of the city's NFL team the death of her husband, Bob McNair, in 2018. She is survived by four children, including Cal McNair, chair and CEO of the team.
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
According to the National Weather Service a Flood Watch is in effect for parts of the Texas Hill Country, I-35 corridor, southern Edwards Plateau, and Rio Grande Plains through Thursday evening.
Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair has died at the age of 89, the organization says.
Janice McNair and her husband, Bob, founded the Texans in 1999, before the team's expansion in 2002.
Hobby Airport will invest $66 million into a full concrete runway reconstruction. Bush Airport will also use $62 million to upgrade its inter-terminal train systems, improve airfield drainage infrastructure, and modernize its HVAC systems.
Texas regulators are allowing AI data centers across the state to start up thousands of new pollution sources with no public notice or environmental reviews.
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra faces felony charges in Harris County and in Florida, which could impact his ability to represent his clients in federal immigration court.
Today: We listen to the newest episode of “Texperts," learn about a Rice University professor’s four-year project exploring an aggressive form of brain cancer, spotlight the work of the Emancipation Park Conservancy, and more.
Former Uvalde, Texas, school police chief Pete Arredondo was due to appear in federal court Tuesday, but the hearing was abruptly postponed due to heavy rain and flooding in parts of Texas, and a new date has not yet been scheduled.
SpaceX is looking at later this week for its next flight test of Starship from its South Texas launch site.
The U.S. Department of State has deployed search and rescue efforts in Venezuela and deployed American-based teams to help repair critical infrastructure like the Simon Bolivar Airport in Caracas, where humanitarian aid from across the country, including Texas, have arrived.
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