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Juraj Valčuha led a semi‑staged Act II of Wagner’s Tristan und Isolde at Jones Hall with an international cast and striking orchestral highlights. The run played Saturday and repeated Sunday.
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IAH has filed plans for a $66.9M, 8,100-space employee parking lot and a 3,000-square-foot support building as United deepens its Houston hub. The site spans roughly 93.55 acres.
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Houston police responded to a shooting on Martin Luther King Boulevard; an adult male was taken to a hospital in stable condition.
Antonio Hopkins‑Yezeno, identified by the FBI as a Sauce Factory co-founder, pleaded guilty to federal drug‑trafficking charges for multi‑kilogram meth and marijuana sales; sentencing is set for June 2026.
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J Balvin headlines RodeoHouston on March 3, returning after his 2018 NRG Stadium debut that drew roughly 75,000 fans. The Latin-headliner night is one of the season’s biggest draws.
A convicted MS‑13 member was ordered to 23 months in federal prison after admitting he illegally returned to the U.S. following a 2016 murder-related conviction.
A 35-year-old man was found shot at 1177 Greens Road on Sunday; HPD homicide detectives are investigating and seeking tips. No suspects have been named.
Food & Drinks in ...
Texas Crawfish Co. will open a Conroe storefront at 17506 FM 1314 by mid‑March, bringing boiled crawfish, shrimp, snow‑crab and classic sides to the neighborhood.
Health & Lifestyle in ...
Houston federal prosecutors pushed a Texas DPS warning that just 2 mg of fentanyl can be lethal and pointed readers to One Pill Kills resources and naloxone support.
A man believed to be about 30 was shot near West Hardy Road late Sunday and later died after getting to a nearby store for help.
Community & Society in ...
San Jacinto College, Pasadena ISD and the city’s EDC are lining up workers and short-term training to meet a summer hiring surge tied to Houston’s World Cup matches.
Three Harris County detention officers were relieved of duty and charged over a 2024 inmate assault as a new lawsuit accuses the sheriff’s office in a 2025 custodial death. Investigations and disciplinary reviews are now underway.
An educator at Crosby High School is under investigation after a local TV bulletin said officials are reviewing allegations of an improper relationship with a student.
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