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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
Astros' skid hits season-worst five games after loss to Nationals
A 12-strikeout performance by Framber Valdez went for naught as the Astros' bats provided little run support.
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July 28, 2025
UH infielder Carsten Sabathia III to undergo surgery to fix torn labrum
Carsten Sabathia III was limited to 27 games for UH last season after suffering a torn labrum.
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July 28, 2025
Man charged with felony arson for Memorial Park fires confessed, HFD says
Investigators identified the suspect using a July 18 video of a man setting a fire on Knox Street.
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July 28, 2025
Astros' Jeremy Peña to begin rehab assignment with Triple-A Sugar Land
Jeremy Peña, who last played June 27 before suffering a fractured rib, will return to game action Tuesday.
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July 28, 2025
Ex-Astros manager Dusty Baker to lead Team Nicaragua at World Baseball Classic
Dusty Baker will work alongside some old friends when he guides Team Nicaragua.
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July 28, 2025
USDA warns against eating ham salads containing recalled breadcrumbs
The ham salads contain Newly Weds Foods breadcrumb products, which have been recalled by the Food and Drug Administration out of concern the...
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July 28, 2025
ICE arrests more than 200 Houston migrants with ties to crimes involving minors
Federal immigration authorities this year arrested more than 200 Houston-area immigrants who had been charged with sex crimes involving mino...
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July 28, 2025
Baytown man charged with murder after house fire kills his 73-year-old father
A Baytown man is accused of starting a house fire that killed his father last week, according to Baytown police and court records.
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July 28, 2025
Exclusive: Kerrville texts reveal tension with county after July 4 floods
Communications from Kerrville city officials offer a window into how Hill Country leaders handled the July 4 Texas floods, and shed light on...
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July 28, 2025
Gas prices are down in Houston from last month. How weather can affect prices.
Houstonians are paying less to fill up their gas tanks compared to last month, as weather patterns in the region influence fluctuating price...
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July 28, 2025
Woman who abandoned baby in Houston dumpster gets 7 years in prison
Everilda Cux-Ajtzalam was sentenced to up to 7 years for abandoning her newborn behind a Houston taco truck. The baby was found alive in a d...
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July 28, 2025
KHOU 11 anchor Stephanie Simmons moves to daytime television
KHOU 11 anchor Stephanie Simmons announced she'd make the move to daytime television after Ilona Carson's return to Houston.
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July 28, 2025
Astros activate Jacob Melton, designate Jon Singleton for assignment
Jacob Melton's return will provide another left-handed bat and outfield depth.
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July 28, 2025
Woman accused of shooting can collector said she mistook her for intruder
A Houston woman charged with murder in the death of an aluminum can collector believed they were poised to break into her apartment, prosecu...
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July 28, 2025
Memorial Hermann plans a 40-acre expansion in Houston suburb Waller
The health system has not announced its plans for the land, located along U.S. 290 at James Muse Parkway in Waller County.
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July 28, 2025
Astros vs. Nationals: How to watch as Framber Valdez starts
After being swept at home by the Athletics, Houston opens its last series before the trade deadline against Washington.
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July 28, 2025
NASA workforce to shrink by about 20% as nearly 4,000 employees take buyouts
NASA announced Friday that nearly 4,000 people have taken buyouts since President Donald Trump began shrinking the federal workforce earlier...
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July 28, 2025
Want a fair redistricting process? Texas lawmakers can learn from honeybees
A truly race-blind congressional map would ignore partisan concerns.
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July 28, 2025
‘Freedom to grow’: Home bakers prepare for major expansion in what they can sell
A new state law will soon allow home bakers to sell products they couldn't before, like cheesecake, tres leches and banana pudding.
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July 28, 2025
Ozzy Osbourne’s last film role was a demonic dog in San Antonio writer’s film
Writer and bookstore owner Max Booth III says Osbourne's fee for the role was only $2500
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July 28, 2025
NRG Stadium to host 1,600 adoptable pets at mega event in August
Animal lovers will gather at NRG Stadium next month for a massive two-day adoption event.
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July 28, 2025
How Hall of Famer Craig Biggio's pine tar-covered helmet became his trademark
Did you know Craig Biggio nearly left the Astros as a free agent? Thankfully for Houston, he stayed in town and made pine tar-caked helmets ...
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July 28, 2025