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For many adults, returning to school feels impossible when you’re juggling work, family and life. Houston City College’s Global Online program is changing that by offering flexible, fully online options that let students earn credentials on their own time. HCC’s Todd Duplantis sh...
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Eight men were indicted on murder and terrorism conspiracy charges Thursday for their alleged roles in a thwarted drone and sniper attack on the UFC cage-fighting show staged at the White House in June.The indictment, returned in Ohio, charges all eight in two separate conspiraci...
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Victims of the powerful twin earthquakes that jolted Venezuela last month as well as people spared by the destruction on Thursday flooded relief services offered by nongovernmental organizations in the hardest-hit areas. The demand for help comes as the United Nations launched an...
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Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.Funk died Wednesday at her apartment in an assisted living facility in the Dallas and Fort Worth suburb of Grapevine, Texas, Grapevine City Councilwoman Duff O'Dell said Thursday. ...
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Nearly three years after a man’s body was found in the trunk of a burning vehicle in southwest Houston, two suspects are in custody and charged in connection to his death.The body of 41-year-old Adrean Arrington was found in the trunk of the vehicle in the 14500 block of Nelson S...
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A music school at Project Row Houses is striking a chord in the community through free and reduced-cost lessons.
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Are you already missing the FIFA World Cup matches in Houston? Thankfully, this city has live music to notable art exhibits to keep you occupied.If you are looking for fun activities to do this weekend with your friends and family without breaking the bank, check out these free e...
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Aaron Reitz has been appointed the next U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Texas. Reitz previously worked as a top deputy to Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton and worked in the Trump Justice Department before running for attorney general earlier this year. Reitz finished ...
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Authorities say a major crash involving a commercial truck with a cargo trailer prompted all westbound lanes of the East Freeway at Thompson Road to shut down on Thursday....
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Fashion designer and Project Runway contestant Anna Molinari is transforming discarded materials into runway-ready couture.
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Court records show that a suspect who allegedly called a coffee shop and convinced an employee to send him over $700 via Cash App in April had his charges dropped....
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Showers and thunderstorms are developing across parts of the Houston area Friday afternoon.Track it all on our live radar:Check the latest weather alertsCheck real-time traffic conditionsCheck the forecastShare your weather pictures and videoDownload the free Storm Tracker 2 app...
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A major crash on I-10 East shut down the highway for several hours on Thursday. I-10 East reopened after major crash on Thursday The crash closed the westbound lanes of I-10 near Ellis School and
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The countdown is officially on.The Fort Bend County Fair and Rodeo is celebrating its 90th anniversary this year, and organizers have unveiled a concert lineup packed with Texas legends, country favorites and rising stars set to take the stage during the BBQ Cook-Off and Fair.The...
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"A Shop for Killers" Season 2 is coming to Disney+ and Hulu with more action, new enemies and a deadlier battle for survival.
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The Ensemble Theatre, one of the nation’s leading professional African American theaters that owns and operates its own facility, is celebrating its 50th anniversary with a season of six productions, special events and expanded education programming.Artistic director Eileen J. Mo...
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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said Thursday his office is committed to investigating the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent but cautioned that local prosecutors face challenges accessing evidence. His comment came amid mounting ca...
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Kylian Mbappé spread his arms out wide and spun around after scoring his eighth goal of this year’s World Cup. He later gave the jubilant France fans dotted around the stadium a wave when he left the game because of an injury scare.Les Bleus, with a star striker who said he's fin...
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Venture capitalist Marc Andreessen, economist Raj Chetty and former Bank of England governor Mervyn King are among a slate of names released by the Federal Reserve Thursday that will help develop recommended changes to the central bank's operations. They are among the co-leaders ...
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"Moana" is setting sail for theaters, bringing audiences back to the Pacific Islands in a live-action reimagining of the beloved Disney animated film.
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An Ohio judge has granted a preliminary injunction for 24 men’s and women’s college basketball players suing the NCAA for eligibility, claiming the new age-based model unfairly shuts them out of further competition.Judge Christopher Wagner said Thursday the NCAA eligibility rules...
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Houston city leaders officially broke ground Thursday on a new home for the Houston Police Department’s South Central Patrol Station, a project officials say will provide more space for officers and improve service to several central Houston neighborhoods.Mayor John Whitmire join...
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Lead-based paint was banned decades ago, but it can still be found in homes built before 1978. When that paint chips or turns to dust, health experts say young children face the greatest risk.The Houston Health Department says even low levels of lead can be toxic, especially for ...
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When Matthew Smith took his five-year-old son to a World Cup game in the Los Angeles area earlier this month, they opted to take public transit instead of driving from their nearby coastal city.It was Smith's first time on the LA Metro in a decade, and the experience exceeded his...
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Four Houston Democratic members of Congress on Thursday demanded an independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Tuesday in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, saying ICE has not released video evide...
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Summer is made for backyard cookouts, family gatherings, and evenings around the grill. But when you’re feeding a crowd, a little planning can make all the difference.Chef Joe Steinocher, executive chef of III Catering—the hospitality arm of the Texas Medical Center—shares his si...
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Kawhi Leonard's trade to the Toronto Raptors is on hold pending the outcome of the NBA's investigation into whether the Los Angeles Clippers circumvented salary cap rules, the teams announced Thursday.It does not necessarily mean that the trade is off. The Raptors said they still...
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Technology and online platforms are increasingly being used to threaten the United Kingdom, including by hostile countries, extremists and far-right groups, senior British police officials said Thursday. There is a “continual battle” against threats online, said Vicki Evans, a se...
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A fatal crash between a motorcycle and a car led to the closure of Cypress Creek Parkway in north Harris County while an investigation was conducted, according to HCSO....
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A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.
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Aaron Judge will have his injured rib tested during the All-Star break and the New York Yankees are hopeful the results show the three-time AL MVP is healing.Judge has not played since May 31 and went on the injured list June 5 with a stress fracture of his right rib after a CT s...
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A South Florida airport officially changed its name on Thursday to the President Donald J. Trump International Airport.Signs for the Palm Beach International Airport have been removed, while new signage goes up.“Because an entire airport transformation doesn’t happen overnight, y...
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Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda bringing "Moana" back to the big screen in live-action, and he's giving fans a brand new song for the franchise.
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Prepare for scattered showers and storms this weekend into the early week, as tropical moisture will support pockets of heavy downpours that could lead to street flooding on both Sunday and Monday.Check out radar here:Sunday’s Rain timeline:The showers and thunderstorms will not ...
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There is a warning about a surge in cases of a stomach parasite linked to produce, as the CDC is monitoring cases in at least 18 states
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Chick-fil-A is offering free entrées to customers who show their love for cows. On Cow Appreciation Day on July 14, customers ...
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England defender Jarell Quansah was handed a two-match suspension on Thursday for his red card offense against Mexico in the World Cup round of 16. That means Quansah will miss England's quarterfinal match against Norway in Miami Gardens on Saturday and also the semifinals if Tho...
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Mexico will request criminal charges over 17 Mexicans who died in ICE custody or during immigration enforcement operations by the Trump administration, officials said Thursday.Mexican Foreign Minister Roberto Velasco's announcement Thursday morning further escalated tensions with...
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Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City....
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Houston’s summer pattern is not going anywhere, but rain chances are about to become a bigger part of the forecast.For the next couple of days, we will continue to see typical July heat with afternoon highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and heat index values in the triple digits. A few...
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U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
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The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.The Ducks announced their decision Thursday on the 21-year-old Carlsson, who is now the NHL's highest-paid player under the five-y...
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Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper and St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker will participate in the Home Run Derby in Philadelphia on Monday night.Harper and Walker join Boston’s Willson Contreras, Kansas City’s Jac Caglianone, Tampa Bay’s Junior Caminero and the New Yor...
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A fast-spreading invasive insect is raising new concerns for Texas ranchers as experts warn it could threaten millions of acres of pastureland that support the state’s cattle industry.The pasture mealybug, first confirmed in Texas in 2025, has now been found in 70 counties and co...
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Check your ticket! Someone in Texas won $1 million in Wednesday night’s Powerball drawing. $1 million Powerball ticket According to the Texas Lottery, the $1 million winning ticket was sold at Circle K #2741595 located at 1483 W SH 71 in Bastrop. The quick pick ticket match......
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A lucky Pasadena resident just got a whole lot richer after claiming a Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket worth seven figures! The Texas Lottery announced a Premier Play ticket worth $1 million was bought by an anonymous resident from Pasadena. The ticket was purchased at the Motu ...
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Celebrities across the entertainment industry mourned the death of Bonnie Tyler at age 75, expressing affection and admiration for the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star.The singer, best-known for her chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” died une...
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The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.43% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average ra...
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Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.LUFKIN — Kaesha Avishai picked her corner of East Texas five years ago. It was, for her, the ideal spot — ...
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The Texans have made it to the playoffs three years in a row under the leadership of coach DeMeco Ryans.With Super Bowl ambitions and a strong desire to advance further in the postseason after losing each of the past three seasons in the AFC divisional round, the Texans are set t...
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Tadej Pogacar produced a tremendous solo ride on the iconic Col du Tourmalet on Thursday to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory, reclaim control of the race and sap his rivals' morale after just six days of racing.Pogacar, who first wore the yellow jersey after winning at Le...
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Deputies said they're investigating a deadly crash involving a pickup and a dump truck near Bammel Road on Thursday.
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Launching an artificial intelligence tool to take notes and summarize important information from a virtual meeting can be alluring. Seconds after one of the agents attends an hour-long video conference, it can deliver a recap of key points and outline a to-do list for all the par...
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A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the southeastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said.Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded “an all-out search and rescue effort," urging a swift investigation of the incident and “st...
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Democrats in Maine began jockeying Thursday to become the new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the race after a sexual assault allegation.Democrats need to pick a candidate to replace Platner on the ...
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For most fans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the calf scramble lasts only a few exciting moments. For Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks, it marked the beginning of a months-long journey.After winning the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo calf scramble, Marks...
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Coco Gauff had just the shot she was looking for.Seven years after her breakthrough at Wimbledon, the American player was on the verge of reaching her first final at the All England Club.All she needed to do was execute what appeared to be a manageable put-away on her first match...
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Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday
