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Houston's weather remains unusually warm for late November, prompting discussions on climate change influences alongside a unique atmospheric condition.
Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two men were arrested for stealing boots and beer from a Houston Walmart, with bonds set at $100 each; their arrests were shared on Constable Mark Herman's Facebook page.
Houston police are investigating after a 20-year-old was found shot to death in the parking lot of a northeast Houston apartment complex on Curry Road. Detectives have opened a homicide probe.
A Houston teen, Emmanuel Gonzalez-Garcia, was reunited with his family after being mistakenly held as an "unaccompanied minor" in federal custody for nearly 50 days.
A late-night party in southwest Houston ended in gunfire Saturday, leaving a woman dead and five people wounded. Police detained a possible person of interest as investigators canvass witnesses.
Science, Tech & Medicine in ...
Houston broke ground on a VA‑campus disease‑testing lab officials say will process thousands of samples daily, a project that moved forward after federal funding was cut.
Deputies in Harris County arrested Ryan Henderson for drug possession and outstanding traffic warrants after finding Oxycodone in his car during a traffic stop.
Two drivers, Casey Lee and Adam Henry, were arrested in Houston for alleged street racing after being observed by a deputy. They face charges of Racing on a Highway.
A man was shot in northwest Houston after masked suspects opened fire as he drove away. HPD says the motive is unknown and investigators are seeking tips.
The article details a lawsuit against the University of Houston and Pi Kappa Phi fraternity over alleged hazing and resultant harm to Leonel Bermudez.
Fun & Entertainment in ...
Viral creator H‑Town Frankie has installed a synchronized holiday light show at Discovery Green, blending oversized props and a Houston soundtrack with nightly shows through Jan. 4.
Houston Police disrupted a funeral at an unlicensed funeral home during an identity theft probe, detaining the director and finding cremains but no bodies.
A Houston County man wanted for continuous sexual abuse shot himself and later died after a roughly 30‑minute chase that began in Crockett and ended west of Grapeland.
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