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July 30, 2025
Fewer guns have been reported stolen in Houston after highs in 2022, police say
Through the first six months of 2025, Houston was on track to see fewer stolen weapons compared to 2024.
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July 30, 2025
City Hall likes to put public safety first, but not for road design
City Hall is spending taxpayer dollars on a last-minute redesign of a smart road improvement project that had been years in the making. They...
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July 30, 2025
Ted Cruz defends Sydney Sweeney amid backlash over American Eagle jeans campaign
"Wow. Now the crazy Left has come out against beautiful women. I'm sure that will poll well," the Texas politician wrote.
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July 30, 2025
Astros vs. Nationals: How to watch as Ryan Gusto pitches
The Houston Astros finish a seven-game homestand before the trade deadline against the Washington Nationals in a day game at Daikin Park.
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July 30, 2025
My husband wants to have sex more than I do. How can we both be happy?
Mismatched sexual desire is one of the most frequent struggles Dr. Viviana Coles hears about in therapy.
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July 30, 2025
Fiery I-10 truck crash involves multiple vehicles in Waller County
As of 6:42 a.m., the crash was affecting multiple lanes of traffic, according to TranStar, Houston's live traffic map.
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July 30, 2025
2-year-old dies after being struck by vehicle in Houston, police say
The incident marks the second time a crash has killed a 2-year-old in Houston in less than a week.
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July 30, 2025
Man fatally shot while pressure washing restaurant equipment outside, HPD says
A man was fatally shot outside of a convenience store while pressure washing restaurant equipment. The investigation is ongoing.
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July 30, 2025
White Linen Night, comedian George Lopez are two of the top events in Houston
Houston singer-songwriter Keshi, the movies of Akira Kurosawa and the film 'To a Land Unknown' are also recommended
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July 30, 2025
Could stricter camp rules have prevented Hill Country flooding deaths?
Texas standards for youth camps are vague, allowing each camp to plan as much or as little as it sees fit. Some states require much more rig...
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July 30, 2025
New McDonald's restaurants coming to Houston area next year. Here's where.
A series of July filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation revealed plans to construct new McDonald's locations in the H...
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July 30, 2025
Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival moves to new venue for first time in over 30 years
The Conroe Cajun Catfish Festival will take place at a new location in 2025, marking its first move out of downtown in 36 years.
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July 30, 2025
Does Houston need flood sirens? Kingwood residents are desperate for alerts.
Most of the Houston region doesn’t get Hill Country walls of water, but water does rise quickly in Kingwood-area neighborhoods. We need a be...
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July 30, 2025
'The Naked Gun,' 'The Bad Guys 2,' 'To a Land Unknown' top new films this week
'BTS Army: Forever Young,' 'Together,' and 'She Rides Shotgun' are also hitting our screens.
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July 30, 2025
Tips to avoid heat strokes and exhaustion in Houston from a UTHealth doctor
Here's how to avoid heat-related illness in Texas as temperatures climb near 100 degrees, according to a Houston doctor.
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July 30, 2025
Parent raises concern after youth summer camp turns into mission trip in Houston
An Alabama parent raised concerns after a church youth group in her state skipped its pre-planned activities on a Houston trip to a spontane...
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July 30, 2025
Cheesecake Factory announce new flavor and deal for National Cheesecake Day
The restaurant chain is launching two sweet surprises for customers.
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July 30, 2025
Got insurance? ICE may be spying on your medical data.
U.S. medical records are supposed to be private. ICE found a loophole.
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July 30, 2025
Three 'primary residences'? Texas AG Ken Paxton does it again.
Also: Who will be in charge of this investigation? Hopefully it's not the department our attorney general is in charge of.
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July 30, 2025
Falkenberg: Even Trump knows Gaza is starving. He's seen the pictures.
Photos of starving children captured in Gaza persuaded President Trump that real starvation is happening — despite Netanyahu's lies. How muc...
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July 30, 2025
Sports on TV/radio listings: July 30
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 30, 2025
Houston air quality alert issued again. When will ozone be worst?
Houston is dealing with poor air quality as high atmospheric pressure stays overhead this week, but improvements in ozone levels could happe...
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July 30, 2025
Greg Abbott wants to drive down property taxes by capping local spending
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott named property tax cuts a priority in the special session, along with redistricting and flood relief.
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July 30, 2025
How Cooper Hummel switched sides of the plate to get key pinch hit for Astros
When Astros manager Joe Espada called on Cooper Hummel, he knew switch-hitter had it covered if Nationals changed pitchers.
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July 30, 2025
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña returns to game action in rehab assignment
Jeremy Peña went hitless in four plate appearances but scored a pair of runs for Triple-A Sugar Land.
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July 30, 2025
Man on Carnival cruise ship died of natural causes, internal investigation shows
Carnival Cruise Line said in a statement that an internal investigation indicated a man who died on the Carnival Dream cruise ship died of n...
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July 30, 2025
Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting Pasadena neighbor now under ICE hold
ICE requested a hold for Jose Santos Maldonado-Zavala, who is accused of pretending his neighbor's AC was leaking before forcing her into hi...
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July 30, 2025
Immigrant advocates call on Houston police to stop coordinating with ICE
Leaders of advocacy groups said HPD's cooperation with Immigration and Customs Enforcement has led to family separations and increased depor...
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July 30, 2025
$5k reward offered for information about hit-and-run that killed two cyclists
The hit-and-run took place in the 10200 block of Veterans Memorial Drive on the evening of July 1.
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July 29, 2025
Texas families urged to prevent child hot car deaths as mom recounts loss
Heatstroke, also known as hyperthermia, is when a person’s body overheats faster than it can cool itself down.
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July 29, 2025
Kerr County judge, other officials set to testify at flood hearing in Kerrville
Texas lawmakers invited Kerr County Judge Rob Kelly, Kerrville Mayor Joe Herring, Jr., and City Manager Dalton Rice to testify at the hearin...
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July 29, 2025
Ex-Astro Luis Guillorme opts for free agency instead of minor league assignment
Luis Guillorme had cleared waivers and been outrighted off the Astros' 40-man roster earlier this week.
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July 29, 2025
Astros' Joe Espada, Framber Valdez put critical postgame comments 'in the past'
Astros manager Joe Espada said Framber Valdez's critical comments about defensive positioning are "in the past" after the two had a "good co...
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July 29, 2025
Joe Mixon's absence provides opportunities for Texans' backup RBs
Finding a complement to Joe Mixon is something the Texans had trouble with in 2024, but now have a chance to address with the veteran curren...
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July 29, 2025
Houston ISD is down to 19 open teaching positions for 2025-26
A spokesperson for the state's largest school district said on Friday HISD is down to about 50 open teaching positions.
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July 29, 2025
Landry's withdraws management plan for Battleship Texas after Pier 15 lease
Landry's Inc., a Houston-based entertainment and hospitality company, has withdrawn its management plan for Battleship Texas under the Pier...
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July 29, 2025
Trump says Epstein 'stole' young women from Mar-a-Lago spa, including Virginia Giuffre
President Donald Trump says Jeffrey Epstein “stole” young women who worked at Mar-a-Lago, including Virginia Giuffre, one of the disgraced f...
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July 29, 2025
Buc-ee's takes top spot in Newsweek's list of best American convenience stores
Newsweek's annual "America's Best Retailers" report ranked Buc-ee's as the country's No. 1 convenience store.
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July 29, 2025
'Beyond Broadway': 'Hairspray' icons, BeyHive diva Bernadette Peters in Houston
Self-proclaimed BeyHive member Peters promises an 'intimate audience experience'. And a Beyoncé tune?
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July 29, 2025
Oil drives Houston's growth, decline as the city works to diversify its future
Houston’s economy rises and falls with oil, and despite diversification, the city still feels every global shift in energy prices.
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July 29, 2025
Houston hospitals named among best in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings
Houston hospitals named among best in U.S. News & World Report's 2025 rankings, including MD Anderson and Houston Methodist.
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July 29, 2025
DHS defends sharing artwork criticized for promoting Manifest Destiny
The Department of Homeland Security recieved backlash after posting a painting last week of "American Progress," a work associated with Mani...
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July 29, 2025
Flood risk at Camp Mystic became a factor in family legal feud
Members of the clan that owned Camp Mystic wanted access for recreation. But a cousin said the area designated for family use was unsuitable...
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July 29, 2025
Houston man accused in rape case; police fear it's just 'tip of the iceberg'
Carl Earl Redfield, 47, is charged with multiple sexual assaults in Harris County. Authorities believe he targeted dozens more women across...
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July 29, 2025
Trump moves to end 'climate change religion' in win for Texas oil
EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin said the agency would release a proposal eliminating a finding that climate change posed a public health threat...
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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