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H-E-B is named America's favorite grocery store, surpassing Amazon and Trader Joe's, and is celebrated for its strong community ties and customer-centric approach.
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Seven fatalities were reported following severe storms in Houston, with victims ranging in age and circumstances including a woman hit by a tree branch, a man electrocuted, and others affected by power outages.
A mother of four died in Southeast Houston when a tree fell on her SUV during a storm. The severe weather also caused two crane collapses, resulting in another fatality.
Elizabeth Ann Berbel was sentenced to 2.5 years in prison for identity theft and passport fraud, with a plea agreement made on August 28. She also has to pay restitution.
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Houston anticipates sunny weather this weekend after severe storms, with HISD and other districts closing due to damage. The Southeast faces potential thunderstorms as recovery efforts continue.
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James W. Crawford III has been named president of Texas Southern University, bringing his experience from the military and Felician University amid hopes for stability and growth.
A man was arrested after leading police on a chase in Houston when he refused to stop for a routine traffic stop; he now faces charges for evading arrest.
A man from Edinburg received a 10-year sentence for using Snapchat to target a minor, with subsequent supervised release and sex offender registration.
A woman died in Houston after her Chevrolet Traverse hit a concrete slab on North Shepherd Drive; police suspect a medical issue may have preceded the crash.
The last unsettled lawsuit from the Astroworld tragedy, concerning 9-year-old Ezra Blount's death, aims for a September trial date. Other wrongful death claims have settled.
Two teenagers were arrested after crashing a stolen car into a house in north Harris County, following a high-speed chase with police. No injuries were reported.
Houston is forecasted to experience severe weather with thunderstorms and potential heavy rainfall. The National Weather Service indicates a 70% chance of storms with the area at slight risk for severe conditions.
Houston police seek public help in identifying a suspect vehicle, a silver hatchback, seen in a fatal shooting on Cullen Boulevard that left 34-year-old Eric Johnson dead.