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June 13, 2025
Superintendent Mike Miles gets five-year contract extension
After the removal of four of nine board members, a newly configured board allows a controversial superintendent to stay.
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June 13, 2025
Astros edge White Sox, but have new injury concern with Isaac Paredes
The Astros hung on in a tense ninth inning to notch a series win over the White Sox.
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June 13, 2025
Isaac Paredes, Astros' home run leader, leaves game with apparent leg injury
Isaac Paredes left favoring his left leg as he ran to first base in the seventh inning.
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June 13, 2025
Houston-based chef Tristen Epps wins 'Top Chef'
Houston-based chef Tristen Epps won "Top Chef" on Thursday night, highlighting Afro-Caribbean cuisine.
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June 13, 2025
HISD unanimously approves $2.1 billion budget with new board members
Houston ISD passes budget after four board members' removal over a week ago.
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June 13, 2025
Judge says Trump illegally deployed National Guard to help with LA protests, must return control
A federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order directing President Donald Trump to return control of the National Guard to Califor...
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June 13, 2025
Israel attacks Iran's capital with explosions booming across Tehran
Explosions are thundering across Iran’s capital as Israel claims it was attacking the country. People in Tehran, Iran, awoke to the sound of...
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June 13, 2025
Mike Miles: HISD students improved in most elementary, middle school STAAR tests
HISD saw growth in its share of students who met grade level in every STAAR exam tested for third through eighth grade students, Superintend...
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June 13, 2025
Two injured after driver crashes into Houston Bath and Body Works store
The Houston Fire Department transported two people who were inside the Bath and Body Works when the driver crashed into the store.
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June 12, 2025
Chipotle to offer BOGO deal to customers "tatted up like a Chipotle bag"
On Friday the 13th, Chipotle to offer BOGO deal at 13 locations for customers "tatted up like a Chipotle bag."
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June 12, 2025
How Houston is preparing for thousands of No Kings Day protesters
Houston officials and organizers are preparing for thousands to attend area protests on Saturday.
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June 12, 2025
UTMB lost $19 million in NIH research grants after Trump administration cuts
The University of Texas Medical Branch lost more than $19 million in research grants terminated by the Trump administration.
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June 12, 2025
Man steals HFD ambulance from Ben Taub Hospital, leads police on 30-minute chase
A man is in custody after a Houston Fire Department ambulance was stolen from outside Ben Taub Hospital's emergency room Wednesday evening.
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June 12, 2025
Why Texas is suing genetic-testing company 23andMe
23andMe in March filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection while it attempts to sell the business.
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June 12, 2025
Harris County commissioners delay living wage increase for contractors
Commissioners voted Thursday to delay the rollout of a living wage initiative that would have set a more than $20 an hour pay floor for coun...
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June 12, 2025
Greg Abbott deploying 5,000 Texas National Guard troops to anti-Trump protests
The massive deployment represents more than 20% of the state’s military forces and roughly half of the Texas Department of Public Safety com...
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June 12, 2025
2 tornadoes confirmed in Wharton County during Thursday storms
The tornadoes arose from the severe storms that had been rolling across Southeast Texas since before dawn Thursday. No one was reported inju...
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June 12, 2025
California Sen. Alex Padilla forcefully removed from Noem's press conference by security
Video shows a Secret Service special agent on Noem’s detail grabbing Padilla by his jacket and shoving him from the room as the senator stru...
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June 12, 2025
Burger restaurant, once named best in Texas, is returning to Seabrook
Tookie's is moving back to Seabrook after 7 years in Kemah.
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June 12, 2025
Harris County approves Diwali fireworks sales for next five years
Harris County Commissioners Court voted to extend authorization for fireworks sales and celebrations during Diwali for five years.
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June 12, 2025
Texas Republicans evasive on Trump's redistricting request
Texas Republicans are considering a request from President Trump to redraw the state's congressional districts, but many fear unintended con...
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June 12, 2025
Ex-DA Kim Ogg faces possible contempt hearing over Jocelyn Nungaray interview
Defense attorneys accused Kim Ogg of undermining the legal system by giving interviews about the Jocelyn Nungaray case, despite a judge's ga...
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June 12, 2025
Ex-Astros pitcher Wade Miley named in lawsuit involving death of Tyler Skaggs
Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs died after a drug overdose in 2019 when Wade Miley was pitching for the Houston Astros.
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June 12, 2025
Harris County's guaranteed income program ended before it even started
Commissioners voted Thursday to end Harris County’s beleaguered guaranteed income program.
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June 12, 2025
Diversión cocktail bar trades Spring Branch for Montrose
Former Spring Branch cocktail bar Diversión is returning to Houston in a new location after a months-long hiatus.
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June 12, 2025
UH's Big 12 basketball schedule includes playing Texas Tech, Baylor twice
Two-time defending Big 12 champion UH will play 18 conference games in 2025-26 after playing 20 last season.
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June 12, 2025
Houston flood watch issued as heavy rain arrives Thursday
A flood watch was issued in the Houston area Thursday as rounds of heavy rain and flooding are expected.
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June 12, 2025
Jury to deliberate in Oscar Rosales death penalty trial over deputy's death
Closing arguments are underway in the capital murder trial of Oscar Rosales for a jury to decide the 55-year-old Salvadoran's fate.
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June 12, 2025
Where in Houston to eat, drink and celebrate dad this Father's Day 2025
Here are several Houston deals to enjoy Father’s Day, including Typhoon Texas, restaurants and family activities.
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June 12, 2025
What to know about No Kings protests planned for Houston, surrounding suburbs
Thousands of protesters are expected at the downtown demonstration.
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June 12, 2025
Michelin-star hospitality group Emmer & Rye replacing MF Lobster in Autry Park
Austin's Emmer & Rye Hospitality Group, which has a portfolio of Michelin restaurants, will make its Houston debut later this year in the MF...
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June 12, 2025
Freeport leader fired as secret recording surfaces of threat to kill councilman
During Wednesday's special meeting, members of the Freeport City Council voted 3-1 to part ways with the city manager, Lance Petty.
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June 12, 2025
Aaron Reitz, a former Trump DOJ official, joins race for Texas AG
Aaron Reitz most recently worked for Donald Trump in the justice department. Before that, he was an aide to Ted Cruz and Ken Paxton.
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June 12, 2025
Nick Caserio says talk about C.J. Stroud's shoulder was 'much ado about nothing'
Now that everyone has seen C.J. Stroud throw the football, fans can rest easy. Texans general manager Nick Caserio says it was never a conce...
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June 12, 2025
Evergreen Fairways, Trinity Oaks under shelter-in-place following tank fire
A shelter-in-place has been issued for the Evergreen Fairways and Trinity Oak subdivisions in Baytown following a tank fire, officials say.
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June 12, 2025
Why is Trump renaming military bases and ships now?
The U.S. wants to rename the USNS Harvey Milk and President Trump announced the restoration of Confederate names to Army bases. Should that...
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June 12, 2025
Houston's World Cup Host Committee celebrates one-year countdown to World Cup
The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off on June 11, 2026.
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June 12, 2025
Houston Astros vs. Chicago White Sox: How to watch as Framber Valdez starts
Houston tries to take the three-game series against the White Sox behind starter Framber Valdez who has won five last six starts.
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June 12, 2025
Live action 'How to Train Your Dragon' remake is fine but still unnecessary
Writer and director Dean DeBlois, who co-directed the original film in 2010, making his live-action debut
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June 12, 2025
Houston thunderstorms delay flight departure times Thursday. What to know
Thursday morning thunderstorms were causing temporary departure delays in Houston.
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June 12, 2025
Texans' Jimmie Ward arrested following family violence incident
Houston Texans safety Jimmie Ward is facing a felony assault family violence charge in Montgomery County .
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June 12, 2025
Flash flooding possible on Houston streets, HCFCD warns. Here's where
The Harris County Flood Control District is warning drivers to avoid areas around the county as rains move across the region.
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June 12, 2025
Thousands of CenterPoint Energy customers without power Thursday morning
Around 8,500 CenterPoint Energy customers are without power as of 7 a.m. Thursday, according to the company's online tracker.
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June 12, 2025
Top things to do in Houston this weekend: Tokyo X, Juneteenth Culture Fest
Our weekend top picks also include ISHIDA Dance Company's 'inside my walls,' 'Friday the 13th' at Rooftop Cinema Club Uptown and more.
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June 12, 2025
Mason Thames talks Dallas roots and starring in ‘How to Train Your Dragon’
A month shy of his 18th birthday, Thames leads a live-action adaptation of 'How to Train Your Dragon'.
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June 12, 2025
Motorcyclist thrown from bike off flyover found dead in wooded area, HPD says
A motorcyclist died early Thursday morning after police say he was thrown from his bike near downtown Houston.
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June 12, 2025
A Houston VC firm's portfolio company went public. What it means for space.
A portfolio company for Houston-based venture capital firm SpaceFund went public this week. It could signal a shift in space investing.
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June 12, 2025
Interview: Solange on 'Eldorado Ballroom', Houston architecture, Shipley Do-Nuts
A conversation with Solange about 'Eldorado Ballroom', Houston architecture and Shipley Do-Nuts
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June 12, 2025
Answering your Rockets questions on the draft, Cam Johnson trade rumors and more
Addressing the Rockets' NBA draft outlook, Cam Johnson trade possibilities with the Nets, Jabari Smith Jr.'s role and Houston's coaching sta...
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June 12, 2025