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The longtime TV veteran remained on air throughout his cancer battle.
Longtime Texas morning anchor dies after 2-year cancer battle
The longtime TV veteran remained on air throughout his cancer battle.
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September 19, 2026 at 2:51 AM
The longtime TV veteran remained on air throughout his cancer battle.
The restaurant's owner said "it's time to let it go."
Beloved Central Texas barbecue joint run by former teacher to close
The restaurant's owner said "it's time to let it go."
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September 19, 2026 at 2:14 AM
The restaurant's owner said "it's time to let it go."
Repairs aren't expected to be complete until spring 2027.
This popular Houston restaurant is still closed after a kitchen fire
Repairs aren't expected to be complete until spring 2027.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:37 AM
Repairs aren't expected to be complete until spring 2027.
As an offseason overhaul looms, Houston's power structure could complicate their GM search.
Astros GM job questioned over Jeff Bagwell’s influence
As an offseason overhaul looms, Houston's power structure could complicate their GM search.
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September 19, 2026 at 1:01 AM
As an offseason overhaul looms, Houston's power structure could complicate their GM search.
The beloved Texas brand sued the Ohio store over its moose logo in February.
Buc-ee's settles Ohio lawsuit over cartoon moose logo
The beloved Texas brand sued the Ohio store over its moose logo in February.
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September 19, 2026 at 12:23 AM
The beloved Texas brand sued the Ohio store over its moose logo in February.
But we'd still make the drive for some of these places.
New York Times snubs Houston in much anticipated top 50 list
But we'd still make the drive for some of these places.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:46 PM
But we'd still make the drive for some of these places.
Paid a non-bank ATM fee in Texas? You could have cash coming your way.
How $167.5-million ATM settlement could affect Texans
Paid a non-bank ATM fee in Texas? You could have cash coming your way.
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September 18, 2026 at 11:09 PM
Paid a non-bank ATM fee in Texas? You could have cash coming your way.
Both candidates are accusing each other of misleading voters.
Harris County judge candidates brawl online after first debate
Both candidates are accusing each other of misleading voters.
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September 18, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Both candidates are accusing each other of misleading voters.
SMU might be the lone major university that isn't completely 100% nicotine- and tobacco-free.
Texas university may ban nicotine products from campus
SMU might be the lone major university that isn't completely 100% nicotine- and tobacco-free.
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September 18, 2026 at 9:55 PM
SMU might be the lone major university that isn't completely 100% nicotine- and tobacco-free.
$540M project could break ground next year and open by 2030.
A massive $540M new development just got taller in Galveston
$540M project could break ground next year and open by 2030.
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September 18, 2026 at 9:18 PM
$540M project could break ground next year and open by 2030.
Is it a resurrection or a switcheroo?
Bankrupt Tex-Mex chain may get new life under Pappas
Is it a resurrection or a switcheroo?
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September 18, 2026 at 8:41 PM
Is it a resurrection or a switcheroo?
Is this too much for a church?
Texas megachurch's AI camera system allegedly placed in sensitive areas
Is this too much for a church?
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September 18, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Is this too much for a church?
🏳️🌈 State leaders forced Houston to scrape up its rainbow crosswalks, but Montrose found a way around it: bit.ly/4hyMCkq
September 18, 2026 at 7:52 PM
🏳️🌈 State leaders forced Houston to scrape up its rainbow crosswalks, but Montrose found a way around it: bit.ly/4hyMCkq
Pride Flags will soon go up along Westheimer Road.
Rainbows finally returning to Houston gayborhood after crosswalk removal
Pride Flags will soon go up along Westheimer Road.
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September 18, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Pride Flags will soon go up along Westheimer Road.
The longtime TV veteran remained on air throughout his cancer battle.
Longtime Texas morning anchor dies after 2-year cancer battle
The longtime TV veteran remained on air throughout his cancer battle.
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September 18, 2026 at 6:49 PM
The longtime TV veteran remained on air throughout his cancer battle.
Commissioners point fingers at Trump and Abbott for driving up local costs.
Higher tax bills ahead as Harris County leaders defend historic rate hike
Commissioners point fingers at Trump and Abbott for driving up local costs.
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September 18, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Commissioners point fingers at Trump and Abbott for driving up local costs.
The restaurant's owner said "it's time to let it go."
Beloved Central Texas barbecue joint run by former teacher to close
The restaurant's owner said "it's time to let it go."
bit.ly
September 18, 2026 at 5:36 PM
The restaurant's owner said "it's time to let it go."
KPRC 2's Lauren Kelly brought a piece of her Houston past to Rockefeller Center.
Houston TV host brings rare Beyoncé throwback to Jimmy Fallon
KPRC 2's Lauren Kelly brought a piece of her Houston past to Rockefeller Center.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:59 PM
KPRC 2's Lauren Kelly brought a piece of her Houston past to Rockefeller Center.
As an offseason overhaul looms, Houston's power structure could complicate their GM search.
Why Astros GM job 'might be the worst' in MLB
As an offseason overhaul looms, Houston's power structure could complicate their GM search.
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September 18, 2026 at 4:22 PM
As an offseason overhaul looms, Houston's power structure could complicate their GM search.
Smith labeled it an "unsuccessful venture" and denied allegations of defrauding a Native American-owned energy company.
Cowboys legend responds to ‘Ponzi scheme’ comparison in lawsuit
Smith labeled it an "unsuccessful venture" and denied allegations of defrauding a Native American-owned energy company.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:44 PM
Smith labeled it an "unsuccessful venture" and denied allegations of defrauding a Native American-owned energy company.
Today encourages us to strike a balance between optimism and practicality.
Horoscope for Friday, 09/18/26 by Mecca Woods
Today encourages us to strike a balance between optimism and practicality.
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September 18, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Today encourages us to strike a balance between optimism and practicality.
Only 34 newcomers cracked this year's ultra-exclusive list.
Texas billionaire makes Forbes 400 debut with a very unusual fortune
Only 34 newcomers cracked this year's ultra-exclusive list.
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September 18, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Only 34 newcomers cracked this year's ultra-exclusive list.
Prosecutors said he used Reddit, Snapchat and Telegram and the alias "dopehound."
Former Texas trooper jailed for trying to entice fake 12-year-old girl
Prosecutors said he used Reddit, Snapchat and Telegram and the alias "dopehound."
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September 18, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Prosecutors said he used Reddit, Snapchat and Telegram and the alias "dopehound."
KHOU calls him "an encyclopedia of Houston history."
Houston TV news veteran calls time on 47-year career
KHOU calls him "an encyclopedia of Houston history."
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September 18, 2026 at 1:17 PM
KHOU calls him "an encyclopedia of Houston history."
Crews could break ground as early as spring 2027.
$300M construction project set to widen major Texas highway to 6 lanes
Crews could break ground as early as spring 2027.
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September 18, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Crews could break ground as early as spring 2027.