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Young Thug and NAV are bringing The New Generation Tour to Houston. The September 27 show marks Thug’s first headlining run since 2019.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Masked thieves allegedly used hammers to smash phone displays and steal more than 30 devices from a Houston-area shop.
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Meridian of Galveston residents have spent nearly a year in hotel rooms after flooding damaged much of the building. A city review could finally determine when they can return.
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Houston is headed for another 98-degree day, with a heat index near 106°F. Rain chances rise late Saturday into Sunday, but next week stays hot.
A repeat theft at a Kingwood medical strip center left businesses dealing with flooding, closures and a $4,000-to-$5,000 repair bill.
Politics & Govt in ...
Houston Rep. Penny Morales Shaw discussed Texas’ new school-choice accounts, AI rules and support systems for student parents and immigrant families.
SNAP enrollment fell 18% across the nine-county Houston area, while food banks report growing demand and thinner supplies.
A federal judge has blocked Houston from enforcing its minority-contracting goals, creating immediate uncertainty for city procurement and local contractors.
A vehicle fire on southbound Beltway 8 at the Westpark Tollway early Tuesday killed one person and shut the main lanes; investigators are on scene.
Food & Drinks in ...
Family‑run Tacos Toreados says its Broadway storefront will close Aug. 16, blaming TxDOT's FM 518 widening. Owners will keep catering while they look for a new space.
A welfare check in Cypress turned up evidence of captivity; deputies located a person who escaped and a suspect has been charged with aggravated kidnapping.
Katy ISD's new AI framework bans generative chatbots for K–6 and phases in vetted, teacher‑approved tools for older students.
A Houston man’s fifth DWI turned into a 50-year sentence in Montgomery County. Jurors also heard about a blood test that put him far over the legal limit.
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