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January 6, 2026
Trump tries to rally House GOP but meanders along the way as the party's majority narrows
President Donald Trump insists Republicans have “so many good nuggets” to campaign on as they try to hold their slim House majority. On Tues...
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January 6, 2026
Sugar Land doctor suspended after Texas board says he operated while intoxicated
The Texas Medical Board suspended the license of Dr. Azul Shirazali Jaffer, a Sugar Land plastic surgeon accused of performing surgery while...
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January 6, 2026
Houston finally has rules for short-term rentals. Will they stop the violence?
A new Houston ordinance aims to regulate short-term rental properties, but without strict enforcement, the city will remain vulnerable to th...
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January 6, 2026
Troy Nehls touts new Jan. 6 investigation as conspiracy theory swirls
"My colleagues and I are focused on uncovering the truth," the Houston-area Republican said in a statement on X to mark the five-year annive...
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January 6, 2026
Prosecutors skewer former cop’s response to Uvalde school shooting
Testimony under way in former Uvalde school district police officer Adrian Gonzales’ trial for his response to a mass shooting that killed 1...
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January 6, 2026
Why do you see this blue Victorian house every time you go to the Astros game?
Built in 1905, the Arthur B. Cohn House stands near Daikin Park as a survivor of downtown Houston’s lost residential past amid highways and...
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January 6, 2026
NCA All-Star cheer championship moves to Houston in 2026, expects 65,000 people
The National Cheerleaders Association All-Star National Championship will be hosted in Houston for the first time ever this year.
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January 6, 2026
HISD adds strict new penalties for student cell phone violations this semester
Under the new guidelines, students who repeatedly use their phones on campus could have it confiscated for up to a semester.
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January 6, 2026
UT receiver Parker Livingstone commits to OU in transfer portal for $800K
Texas receiver Parker Livingstone chose to sign with Oklahoma in the transfer portal for $800,000, which was twice what Longhorns offered.
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January 6, 2026
Fort Bend Judge KP George accused of making 'sinister' attempt to taint jury
Prosecutors in Fort Bend County have asked a judge to consider action against County Judge KP George over a series of public statements they...
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January 6, 2026
CPB dissolves after $1.1B cut; Houston Public Media adapts. What to know.
Corporation for Public Broadcasting moves to dissolve after $1.1B funding cut. Here's what it means for Houston Public Media.
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January 6, 2026
GasBuddy forecasts 2026 gas prices to average $2.97, lowest since pandemic
New data from fuel-savings platform GasBuddy indicates drivers could be pumping the cheapest gas since before the pandemic this year.
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January 6, 2026
Whataburger drops new 'Whatadeal' menu featuring three items under $5
The Texas-based fast food chain's new menu includes a junior Whataburger with cheese and bacon and Whatachick'n Bites.
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January 6, 2026
Tomlinson: The problems with AI chatbots and Trump's 'Donroe Doctrine'
The public will learn in 2026 that AI chatbots are nothing more than a search engine, and the problem with the "Donroe Doctrine."
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January 6, 2026
Where to get a mocktail during Dry January in Houston
Fresh into the new year, it’s that time of year to participate in Dry January. Find mocktails at these 10 Houston restaurants: Coltivare, Bl...
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January 6, 2026
Blood Moon lunar eclipse to glow over Houston. When and where it will be visible
A Blood Moon be visible in the U.S., including in the Houston area, weather permitting. Here's what to know.
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January 6, 2026
Houston energy layoffs: The biggest job cuts of 2025
Houston’s oil and gas industry faced a rough market this year, prompting a wave of layoffs. Here’s a list of the year’s biggest cuts.
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January 6, 2026
Tony Buzbee to share updates on Texas A&M's Brianna Aguilera investigation
Buzbee slammed the Austin Police Department's handling of the case during an earlier news conference last month.
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January 6, 2026
Texas teachers union files lawsuit against TEA over Charlie Kirk investigations
The union said the agency's ongoing probe has “unleashed a wave of retaliation and disciplinary actions against teachers” by their local sch...
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January 6, 2026
Trump says the U.S. will fix Venezuela's oil industry. But remember Iraq?
Enough with the magical thinking.
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January 6, 2026
Texans have gotten beat deep recently. Can they get it fixed vs. Steelers?
The Texans have given up three pass plays of 40 yards or more in the past two weeks, suddenly making the secondary a primary concern.
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January 6, 2026
Heights Tex-Mex spot Superica closing, reopening as dive bar-inspired steakhouse
Star Rover, a new restaurant from chef-restaurateur Ford Fry, will bring a more casual approach to the steakhouse genre.
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January 6, 2026
What's next for Astros' rotation after addition of Tatsuya Imai?
The Astros have worked on upgrading their starting pitching this offseason, with a six-man rotation possible to start the season.
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January 6, 2026
Woman shoots 15 year old after fight between teenagers in Cypress, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a Monday night shooting that took place following a disturbance between a group of teena...
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January 6, 2026
Man tries drowning K-9 that bit him during chase into Houston pond, sheriff says
The suspect was charged with evading and interfering with a service animal after the pursuit, according to the sheriff's office.
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January 6, 2026
Houston company faces record $9.6M fine after 1.1M-gallon Gulf oil spill
Houston's Panther Operating faces record fines for alleged failures leading up to and during the incident involving its pipeline offshore Lo...
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January 6, 2026
Zoa Moroccan Kitchen eyes fourth Houston area location in Memorial City
The restaurant will open inside a five-story Air Liquide building off the Katy Freeway, where several other businesses operate on the ground...
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January 6, 2026
Estate and gift tax exemption will rise to $15 million in 2026. What to know
Federal estate and gift tax rules are poised for a major shift in 2026, affecting how much wealth families can transfer during life or at de...
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January 6, 2026
Why is Houston setting January heat records now? Here's what science says
A stubborn high pressure ridge could bring record January heat to Houston. Here’s why temperatures are running far above normal this week.
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January 6, 2026
Conroe's Crighton Theatre to have new seats for the first time since 1979
Conroe's historic Crighton Theatre is dark this month for the gem of downtown to get a major refresh with new seating.
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January 6, 2026
Latest Verizon World Cup ticket giveaway starts this week. What to know.
Verizon is giving away free tickets to five World Cup matches in Houston. When is the giveaway?
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January 6, 2026
Bradley Cooper’s lightest film gives Will Arnett his heaviest role
Arnett plays a man who struggles to be a stand-up comic while his marriage collapses in this engaging comedy-drama.
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January 6, 2026
Steelers QB Aaron Rodgers' history vs. Texans includes lots of winning
Aaron Rodgers has gone nearly 20 years without losing to the Texans as he makes his sixth start against Houston when the playoffs begin in P...
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January 6, 2026
How worried should Mexico and Cuba be following Venezuela attack?
President Donald Trump certainly sounded like he was putting Mexico on notice on Sunday as he talked to reporters about the aftermath of ca...
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January 6, 2026
Meow Wolf Houston joins Museums for All, offering $5 tickets for SNAP recipients
The initiative is part of a national effort that includes more than 1,500 museums.
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January 6, 2026
Sports on TV/radio listings: Jan. 6
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 6, 2026
Record January heat hits Houston today. When does it get cooler?
Houston heads into record January heat this week as highs climb into the 80s before a cold front brings cooler, more winter-like weather.
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January 6, 2026
Kevin Durant: Game-winner vs. Suns was sweet against team that 'scapegoated' me
Kevin Durant hit a game-winning 3-pointer in the final seconds, then opened up about some of the hard feelings he has for how his time in Ph...
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January 6, 2026
Kevin Durant's 3-pointer in final seconds lifts Rockets over Suns
Kevin Durant hit a 3-pointer with 1.1 seconds remaining to give the Houston Rockets a 100-97 win over the Suns on a night when the scoreboar...
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January 6, 2026
Rockets, Suns forced to play a bit without visible clock or score on scoreboards
After multiple clock and scoreboard disruptions, the Houston Rockets and Phoenix Suns played on while the PA announcer called out the score...
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January 6, 2026
'What's up H-Town?' Why Japanese pitcher Tatsuya Imai chose the Astros
An enthusiastic Tatsuya Imai said he picked the Houston Astros because thought the team offered the best path to a World Series.
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January 6, 2026