See how fast Central Texas rivers surged compared to July 4 floods

Data shows how the Pedernales and Llano rivers surged during Central Texas flooding on July 16.

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What Texas should know as it enters hurricane season's busiest stretch

Texas is entering the busiest stretch of hurricane season. Here’s why August changes where storms form, what it means for Texas and how El Niño fits in.

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Exclusive: FEMA floodmaps underestimate flood risk by over 200K, new study shows

In Harris County, the number of properties facing 100-year-level flood risk may be more than twice as large as FEMA’s current maps suggest, according to a Texas A&M University study.

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The best restaurants in The Woodlands

From fine dining modern Indian at Amrina to burgers at Lankford’s, here are Houston’s top restaurants in The Woodlands.

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Extreme Houston heat sends 95 people to the ER, nearly topping a 5-year record

Last Wednesday, in spite of Houston’s efforts to keep residents cool during an extreme heat advisory, the city neared its recent record of heat-related emergency visits.

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Some Houston businesses close in protest after Lorenzo Salgado ICE shooting

Organizers asked Houstonians to close businesses, stay home and stop spending before a 6 p.m. protest over Lorenzo Salgado's death.

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Calls for ICE reforms grow after Houston hearing on Lorenzo Salgado’s death

U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia will host a congressional forum in Houston Friday to scrutinize federal use-of-force policies and tactics in the aftermath of the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado...

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Do you say ‘feeder’ or ‘frontage road'? Take our survey.

Feeder? Access road? Frontage road? What do the words Texans choose have to say about where you’re from? We want to find out.

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Bellaire student's ICE arrest sparks fear in Houston's Russian community

Since the Russia-Ukraine War began, thousands have sought refuge in the United States. Some fear their status may be revoked.

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Houston’s Ruby Kless Sondock, first woman on Texas Supreme Court, dies at 100

Ruby Kless Sondock, the first woman to serve on the Texas Supreme Court and a pioneering Houston judge who mentored generations of women lawyers, died Tuesday. She was 100.

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Was hosting the World Cup worth it for Houston?

Houston’s role as a host city of the 2026 World Cup let the city flex on the national and international stage, local leaders say

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Exclusive: Houston's iconic Williams Tower sold in deal reportedly topping $300M

One of Houston's most recognizable skyscrapers has changed hands in a deal reportedly worth more than $300 million, signaling confidence in the city's energy and office future.

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16K school voucher recipients are still unaccounted for in state data

More than half of the state’s districts don’t know how many of their enrolled students, if any, have been awarded a voucher and plan to leave their classrooms.

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Florida woman gets 3 years for Camp Mystic scam tied to Chloe Childress' death

A Florida woman was sentenced to prison after impersonating the family of Camp Mystic counselor Chloe Childress in fraudulent online fundraisers.

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Mourners gather for Salgado as family seeks answers in fatal ICE shooting

Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's funeral became more than a memorial Thursday. It also served as a gathering point for a community demanding transparency after his death during an ICE operation.

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Latest Hill Country floods offer first test of post-July 4 warning upgrade

New sirens and gauges in Kerr County faced their first major test as Texas Hill Country floods kill at least one, trigger rescues and disaster declarations.

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Live updates: Kerrville man, 65, dies after flood sweeps away mobile home

Flash flood emergency has been issued for parts of the Hill County through Thursday morning.

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Multiple people shot inside Kroger on Cypresswood, constable says

Two people were shot Wednesday afternoon inside a Kroger in the Cypress area, prompting a large law enforcement response.

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Two school districts approve $1.66B tax breaks for SpaceX chipmaking plant

Anderson-Shiro CISD and Iola ISD, both located in Grimes County, approved the SpaceX incentives during their separate meetings Tuesday night.

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A Houston suburb where you won't have to drive every time you leave home

Can suburban Texans drive less? One Houston-area developer says thoughtful street design can make cycling a realistic option in this new 4,500-home master-planned community.

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Timeline: What happened before and after fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado

A week after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in east Houston, contradictions and questions remain about the shooting and the pursuit that led to it.

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Houston-area suburb gets its first H-E-B in 55-acre project breaking ground

A major development in Montgomery County is officially moving forward. Its first phase is anchored by New Caney's first H-E-B—but that's only part of what's ahead.

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Key witness in Houston ICE shooting faces possible deportation to Mexico

The brother of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo has been ordered to appear before an immigration judge and face removal proceedings to Mexico.

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Houston could soon require air conditioning in all rental units

A proposed Houston ordinance would require landlords to provide air conditioning in rental units for the first time, providing much-needed relief for low-income residents in the summer heat.

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Austin tops Houston in affordability despite similar prices

Austin residents have greater purchasing power than Houstonians despite similar prices. Here's why.

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Rainbow banners to return LGBTQ+ pride to Montrose after crosswalk removal

Months after Texas ordered Houston to remove Montrose's rainbow crosswalks, city leaders have found another way to make LGBTQ+ pride visible.

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Conroe backs proposal to nearly double Montgomery County groundwater pumping

Conroe officials are backing a proposal that could significantly increase groundwater pumping, a decision that may shape Montgomery County's water supply as rapid growth continues.

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Richard Linklater urges Houston to preserve Garden Oaks Theater

Richard Linklater is urging Houstonians to preserve the historic Garden Oaks Theater ahead of a fundraising event featuring fellow Texas filmmaker Wes Anderson on Friday.

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ICE's lack of transparency on Houston shooting 'unacceptable,' DA Teare says

Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said the Salgado case should be treated no differently from any other officer-involved shooting.

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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo vigils spread nationwide after Houston ICE shooting

Communities across the U.S. have held vigils for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo after the fatal ICE shooting in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood.

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