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A former deputy facing new DUI charges had a prior history of on-duty crashes, raising questions about oversight and accountability.
Whitney Houston’s sophomore album set a remarkable chart record, surpassing both The Beatles and the Bee Gees. The milestone continues to influence music culture, including here in Houston.
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting on the city's northside after a man was found fatally wounded while visiting a friend.
Libya has awarded new oil and gas exploration blocks to major companies including Chevron, drawing attention from Houston's global energy community.
A woman was killed in a single-vehicle crash on U.S. 59 in the Cleveland area, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
A limited-time De Lovét Archive Sample Sale arrives at Kevo Arts in Houston, offering discounted designer apparel and accessories to local shoppers.
The String Cheese Incident has revealed its 2026 Just Keep Spinning Summer Tour, bringing fresh energy and new stops to fans across the country, including Texas audiences.
The former Alamo Drafthouse in Katy is set to reopen as Flix Brewhouse, bringing dine-in movies and an on-site brewery to the Houston area.
Residents in North Staffordshire were surprised when a group of sheep wandered through a local estate. Here’s what happened and why the unusual moment drew attention.
Residents near Riddlewood Lane in Houston are voicing safety worries as a long-abandoned building heads toward demolition.