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January 9, 2026
Cal McNair on Texans-Steelers playoff game: 'We're going up to win a game.'
Houston Texans owner Cal McNair address the team's trip to Pittsburgh to open the playoffs after an 0-3 start to season.
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January 9, 2026
Conroe could turn part of failed tech part into Discovery Green
The city of Conroe is exploring a project to develop a portion of its failed technology park into public green space, including an amphithea...
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January 9, 2026
Longtime Atascocita head football coach Craig Stump retiring
Longtime Atascocita head football coach Craig Stump is retiring after 14 years leading one of the top programs in the Houston area.
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January 9, 2026
Venezuelans are grateful to Trump for ousting Maduro. They’re also terrified.
Mari has hope for Venezuela. Stubborn, defiant hope — even as she sees echoes of Maduro's playbook here in the United States.
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January 9, 2026
All-Greater Houston volleyball: Grand Oaks star earns top honor
See the 2025 All-Greater Houston volleyball teams and awards, led by Grand Oaks, Dawson, Tomball and more.
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January 9, 2026
How Tytus Howard learned to embrace his versatility and become a Texans leader
Earlier in his career Tytus Howard would get mad when asked to change positions. Now, the Texans lineman embraces his versatility and is a l...
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January 9, 2026
Who is Jonathan Ross, the ICE agent named in Minneapolis shooting of Renee Good?
The man who shot and killed Renee Good has been identified, according to the Associated Press.
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January 9, 2026
Exclusive: Could the Texans reach the Super Bowl? J.J. Watt thinks so.
J.J. Watt says the Texans' defense has three things that make them dominant and a Super Bowl contender: Talent, mentality and coaching.
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January 9, 2026
J.J. Watt will be on ESPN2's ManningCast broadcast of Texans-Steelers game
The Texans have a perfect record with J.J. Watt in the broadcast booth. Does that carry over when he's a ManningCast guest in a playoff game...
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January 9, 2026
UH basketball at Baylor: Where to watch, what to know about Saturday's game
UH takes the nation's longest road winning streak to Waco looking to improve to 3-0 in Big 12 play.
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January 9, 2026
Everything you need to know about this weekend's Golden Globe Awards
The precursor to the Academy Awards will take place Sunday on CBS and Paramount+
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January 9, 2026
From a new 'Scrubs' to more 'Beef,' here's what to watch on TV this year
'Star Trek: Starfleet Academy' and more 'Yellowstone' spin-offs are also coming in 2026.
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January 9, 2026
Two teens charged after fatal shooting of woman on Houston Metro bus
Charges have been filed against two teens involved in the fatal shooting of a 25-year-old woman aboard a Metro bus Wednesday afternoon.
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January 9, 2026
Here's what Houston expert thinks of RFK Jr.'s new food pyramid
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced his department’s updated guidelines on dietary standards for Americans that puts red meat a...
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January 9, 2026
U.S. lightning capital isn't in Texas but most lightning-prone stadium is
A small Oklahoma town overtook a tiny Texas community in 2025 as the U.S. lightning capital, where lightning density counts more than total...
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January 9, 2026
Houston oil giants weigh return to Venezuela — and billions in old debts
Houston oil giants Exxon Mobil and ConocoPhillips were among the energy companies pushed out of the country, costing them billions.
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January 9, 2026
The next milestone for Kevin Durant? Passing Wilt Chamberlain's points total
Kevin Durant is 15 points away from passing another NBA icon, Wilt Chamberlain, for seventh in the league's all-time scoring.
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January 9, 2026
Pizzitola Heritage BBQ shows that joint names often evolve with the barbecue
The restaurant's roots go all the way back to 1935 when it was Shepherd Drive Bar-B-Q
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January 9, 2026
United plans safety upgrades on 100 planes after Houston flight slid off taxiway
NTSB records show that a United Airlines plane in Houston, which slipped off a taxiway last year, lacked an advanced runway alert system. No...
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January 9, 2026
Sports on TV/radio listings: Jan. 9
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 9, 2026
Timeline shows peak Houston storm risk before strong cold front
A detailed timeline shows when storms could become severe in Houston before a sharp cold front ushers in much colder air Friday.
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January 9, 2026
Lizzo celebrates her long-awaited Houston Rodeo debut: 'Did you miss me?'
Lizzo is ready to Rodeo, Houston. Finally, after her 2020 debut was canceled by the COVID-19 pandemic.
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January 9, 2026
Broadway legend, UH grad Tommy Tune houses archive on campus
More than 50,000 personal items will be held at the University of Houston Archives at MD Anderson Library.
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January 9, 2026
Is this year's Houston Rodeo lineup too country? Attendance numbers say yes.
RodeoHouston leans heavily into country music this year, but attendance show biggest crowds favor noncountry acts.
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January 9, 2026
When do 2026 Houston Rodeo concert tickets go on sale? Here's what to know.
Here’s what to know about buying tickets, pricing and availability before sales open.
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January 9, 2026
Houston Rodeo 2026 lineup is here: Tim McGraw, Lainey Wilson, Creed and more
Nine newcomers, three artists with Houston ties and the original "American Idol" highlight the 2026 RodeoHouston concert lineup.
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January 8, 2026
UH guard Kordel Jefferson has knee surgery
Kordel Jefferson, who has played in three games this season, had knee surgery on Wednesday.
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January 8, 2026
Texas solar power surpassed coal in 2025 for the first year ever. Here's why.
In 2025 — for the first year ever — solar arrays provided more electricity to Texas’ main power grid than coal-fired power plants.
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January 8, 2026
Unspecified medical concern prompts NASA to cut ISS mission short
A member of NASA's SpaceX Crew-11 experienced a medical issue on Wednesday and remained in stable condition as of Thursday. NASA planned to...
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January 8, 2026
Lina Hidalgo says it's too early to oust treasurer accused of burglary
Lina Hidalgo said Thursday that it's too early to consider removing Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt from office or reducing her duties f...
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January 8, 2026
Jon Lindsay, former county judge and architect of toll road system, dies at 90
Jon Lindsay, who served as Harris county judge for 20 years and built the county’s toll road system, died at 90.
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January 8, 2026
Why Houston-based Avelo is ending ICE deportation flights
A Houston-based airline is cutting ties with Immigration and Customs Enforcement and will cease deportation flights out of Arizona.
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January 8, 2026
Rob Reiner wanted to screen 'Stand by Me' at Texas prison before death
The prison denied their request, citing their association with inmate Nanon Williams.
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January 8, 2026
UH receiver Stephon Johnson loses request for fifth year of eligibility
Senior missed most of 2025 season with a foot injury but played two quarters over the four-game limit to earn another season.
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January 8, 2026
Salad and Go exits Texas market: 'we intend to return when the time is right'
Just a few months after closing all of its Houston locations, the drive-thru chain Salad and Go is closing all its locations in Texas and Ok...
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January 8, 2026
Dan Crenshaw fires back at podcaster Shawn Ryan over insider trading claims
Ryan has used his podcast to regularly question what he said is the Houston Republican's growing wealth since he was elected to Congress in...
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January 8, 2026
160 Texas faith leaders urge schools to reject prayer policy under new state law
A new state law requires school boards to vote on establishing a period of prayer and “reading of the Bible or other religious text" at publ...
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January 8, 2026
Protests of ICE shooting are planned in Houston. Here's how to stay safe.
Two protests are planned this week in Houston as response to the killing of a Minneapolis woman by an ICE officer.
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January 8, 2026
U.S. House passes ACA tax credit extension over Texas GOP opposition
The measure now moves to the Senate, where Republicans and Democrats are in negotiations on a two-year extension of the credits.
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January 8, 2026
Deshaun Watson returns to Houston for deposition in sexual assault lawsuit
Former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson returned to Houston for a second deposition in a sexual assault lawsuit set for trial early next ye...
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January 8, 2026
How much did Exxon and Chevron know before Trump’s strike in Venezuela?
Houston’s oil companies face a congressional investigation launched Wednesday into what they knew before the Trump administration entered Ve...
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January 8, 2026
Former Willis star D.J. Lagway transferring to Baylor from Florida
D.J. Lagway, a Gatorade National Player of the year at Willis, will switch to Baylor where he father Derek was a running back from 1997-2001...
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January 8, 2026
Astros and Jeremy Peña agree to double his salary to avoid arbitration
Hunter Brown and Jeremy Peña were two of first Astros arbitration-eligible players to agree to a salary for 2026 ahead of Thursday's deadlin...
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January 8, 2026
Former Uvalde school staffer describes terror inflicted by gunman
Jurors also watched a video showing the shooter walking into Robb Elementary School, where he killed 19 children and two teachers.
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January 8, 2026
See the first Texas private schools that have been approved for state vouchers
The Texas Comptroller's Office released a map showing the private schools that have been approved to participate in the state's new $1 billi...
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January 8, 2026
Leading Mexican restaurant Picos said it would close. Now, it will move instead
Arnaldo Richards' pioneering restaurant, which helped introduce Houstonians to regional Mexican food, will stay within Upper Kirby.
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January 8, 2026
Houston native, college All-American Leah Klenke signs with hometown Dash
Leah Klenke remembers when the Houston Dash first started playing in the NWSL. Now the All-American will suit up for her hometown club.
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January 8, 2026
Texans, Steelers bring notable streaks into playoff matchup
Two long streaks — one good, one bad — are on the line when the Texans and Steelers begin the playoffs.
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January 8, 2026
How to get tickets for Houston Texans' sold-out watch party for Steelers game
Tickets for Monday night's watch party at NRG Stadium for the Texans-Steelers playoff game were free, but they still ran out. However, you c...
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January 8, 2026