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A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the Panhandle
Read full article: A frigid storm drops rare snow on Houston and New Orleans as Florida readies plows in the PanhandleA rare frigid storm is charging through Texas and the northern Gulf Coast, blanketing New Orleans and Houston with snow, closing highways and grounding nearly all flights.
Winter storm forces Houston basketball to postpone men's game, alter women's schedule
Read full article: Winter storm forces Houston basketball to postpone men's game, alter women's scheduleNo. 7 Houstonās game against Utah scheduled for Tuesday night has been pushed back to Wednesday because of severe weather forecast for the Houston area.
Texas sheriff's deputy killed, suspect fatally shot after large search in Houston
Read full article: Texas sheriff's deputy killed, suspect fatally shot after large search in HoustonAuthorities say a man fatally shot a Texas sheriffās deputy in Houston, prompting a massive search involving multiple law enforcement agencies.
Texans waive Diontae Johnson, who was released earlier by Ravens after refusing to enter a game
Read full article: Texans waive Diontae Johnson, who was released earlier by Ravens after refusing to enter a gameThe Houston Texans have waived Diontae Johnson after the beleaguered receiver played just two games for them.
Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auction
Read full article: Company linked to Alex Jones doubles offer to buy Infowars after failed bankruptcy auctionA company linked to conspiracy theorist Alex Jones is now offering over $7 million to buy his Infowars platforms as part of Jones' bankruptcy.
Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff history
Read full article: Texans get 2 points on blocked extra point return vs. Chargers, 1st in NFL playoff historyHoustonās DāAngelo Ross returned a blocked extra point for two points in the fourth quarter of the Texans wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Gary Ginstling is hired as Houston Symphony CEO months after surprise departure from NY Philharmonic
Read full article: Gary Ginstling is hired as Houston Symphony CEO months after surprise departure from NY PhilharmonicGary Ginstling has been hired as CEO of the Houston Symphony, six months following his surprise departure from the New York Philharmonic after just one year in charge.
Guerrero agrees to $28.5M and Valdez to $18M; Tucker tops arbitration 17 requests at $17.5M
Read full article: Guerrero agrees to $28.5M and Valdez to $18M; Tucker tops arbitration 17 requests at $17.5MVladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays avoided a salary arbitration hearing when the first baseman agreed to a $28.5 million, one-year contract on the day players and teams exchanged proposed figures.
Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strike
Read full article: Longshoremen reach tentative agreement with ports, shippers, averting a potential strikeU.S. longshoremen have reached a contract agreement with ports and shippers, averting a potential strike that could have damaged the American economy.
US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertainty
Read full article: US dockworkers threaten to strike against automation, creating economic uncertaintyVowing to stop machines from taking their jobs, 45,000 U.S. longshoremen are threatening to go on a strike that would shut ports on the East and Gulf coasts and could damage the American economy just as President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House.
San Antonio ranks second in Texas for highest homeless population, new data shows
Read full article: San Antonio ranks second in Texas for highest homeless population, new data showsSan Antonio now ranks second in Texas for the highest homeless population, according to new data from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for return
Read full article: Mavericks guard Kyrie Irving out due to bulging disk in his back, no timeline for returnDallas guard Kyrie Irving is expected to miss one to two weeks with a bulging disk in his back, and Mavericks coach Jason Kidd said a timeline for his return was not immediately known.
Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves east
Read full article: Tornadoes in Texas and Mississippi kill 2 and injure 6 as severe weather system moves eastA strong storm system is threatening to whip up tornadoes in parts of the U.S. Southeast, a day after severe weather claimed at least two lives as twisters touched down in Texas and Mississippi.
Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over Texans
Read full article: Lamar Jackson breaks NFL QB rushing record, accounts for 3 TDs in Ravens' 31-2 romp over TexansLamar Jackson broke the NFL career rushing record for quarterbacks in Baltimoreās 31-2 victory over the Houston Texans on Wednesday, bolstering his case for MVP as the Ravens moved closer to the AFC North title.
Jackson breaks Vick's NFL rushing record for QBs in Ravens' rout over Texans
Read full article: Jackson breaks Vick's NFL rushing record for QBs in Ravens' rout over TexansBaltimoreās Lamar Jackson passed Michael Vick for the most yards rushing by a quarterback in NFL history in a 31-2 win over the Houston Texans in Wednesday.
Texans WR Tank Dell released from hospital, headed back to Houston after severe knee injury
Read full article: Texans WR Tank Dell released from hospital, headed back to Houston after severe knee injuryTexans receiver Tank Dell has been released after an overnight stay in the hospital and was traveling back to Houston on Sunday after sustaining a severe knee injury in Saturdayās loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source says
Read full article: Christian Walker agrees to $60 million, 3-year contract with Astros, AP source saysA a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Gold Glove first baseman Christian Walker and the Houston Astros have agreed to a $60 million, three-year contract.
Notorious drug lord Osiel CƔrdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrested
Read full article: Notorious drug lord Osiel CƔrdenas returned to Mexico after US sentence, is quickly re-arrestedNotorious drug lord Osiel CƔrdenas has been returned to Mexico after serving a U.S. sentence and was quickly re-arrested and sent to a maximum security prison to face Mexican charges.
Dolphins' Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. Texans
Read full article: Dolphins' Grant DuBose has movement in extremities after scary hit to the head vs. TexansMiami Dolphins wide receiver Grant DuBose remained in the hospital but had movement in all extremities after being stretchered off the field following a scary helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Miami WR DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against Texans
Read full article: Miami WR DuBose taken off the field on a stretcher after hit to the head against TexansMiami receiver Grant DuBose was taken off the field on a stretcher after a helmet-to-helmet hit against the Houston Texans on Sunday.
Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the Astros
Read full article: Cubs acquire All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in trade with the AstrosThe Chicago Cubs have acquired All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker in a trade with the Houston Astros, paying a big price for one of baseballās best hitters.
Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'
Read full article: Steve Kerr deems foul call that led to Warriors' loss to Rockets in NBA Cup 'unconscionable'Golden State coach Steve Kerr said a foul call against his team that led to a loss to Houston on Wednesday night in the NBA Cup was āunconscionableā and that an elementary school referee wouldnāt have made it.
What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejected
Read full article: What happens next with Alex Jones' Infowars? No certainty yet after sale to The Onion is rejectedLawyers in the Alex Jones bankruptcy case are now in discussions on what could happen next after a federal judge in Texas rejected the auction sale of Jonesā Infowars to The Onion satirical news outlet.
High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change that.
Read full article: High-speed rail efforts in Texas have gained some momentum. The Texas Legislature and Donald Trump may change that.A yearslong effort to bring high-speed rail to Texas has recently shown signs of life, but state lawmakers have consistently put up roadblocks to keep it from happening.
Federal judge blocks rule that would have given DACA recipients access to Affordable Care Act coverage
Read full article: Federal judge blocks rule that would have given DACA recipients access to Affordable Care Act coverageThe temporary injunction issued Monday would affect roughly 90,000 Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in Texas.
Texas attorney dismisses Jay-Zās blackmail claim as ālaughableā after lawsuit accuses rapper of rape
Read full article: Texas attorney dismisses Jay-Zās blackmail claim as ālaughableā after lawsuit accuses rapper of rapeThe rapper Jay-Z revealed that he had anonymously sued the womanās lawyer, Texas-based Tony Buzbee, last month, alleging he was trying to blackmail the rapper by threatening to make the rape allegation public if he didnāt agree to a legal settlement.
Texas House Democratic Caucus elects new chair to replace Trey Martinez Fischer
Read full article: Texas House Democratic Caucus elects new chair to replace Trey Martinez FischerTrey Martinez Fischer, a San Antonio representative in the Texas House, was replaced on Wednesday as chair of the Democratic caucus.
Peacock will stream Madden NFL Cast between Texans and Chiefs on Dec. 21
Read full article: Peacock will stream Madden NFL Cast between Texans and Chiefs on Dec. 21NBC Sports and Peacock will present an alternate broadcast featuring elements of the EA Sports Madden 25 video game during a Dec. 21 matchup between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.
3 Americans, including Houston man, arrive to San Antonio after years of imprisonment
Read full article: 3 Americans, including Houston man, arrive to San Antonio after years of imprisonmentThree American citizens, among one of them a Houston man, arrived in San Antonio after years of imprisonment in China on Wednesday night.
Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source says
Read full article: Pitcher Yusei Kikuchi and Los Angeles Angels agree to a $63 million, 3-year contract, AP source saysA person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press left-hander Yusei Kikuchi and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $63 million, three-year contract.
People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disasters
Read full article: People on breathing machines struggle without power after weather disastersExtreme weather is making power outages longer and more frequent across the U.S. People with health conditions who depend on medical devices powered by electricity are particularly vulnerable.
Los hospitales en Texas ahora deben preguntarle a sus pacientes sobre su ciudadanĆa. No tienes que responder.
Read full article: Los hospitales en Texas ahora deben preguntarle a sus pacientes sobre su ciudadanĆa. No tienes que responder.El gobernador Greg Abbott quiere saber cuĆ”nto gastan los hospitales en el cuidado de inmigrantes indocumentados. Los hospitales no deben negar atenciĆ³n en ningĆŗn caso.
Brennanās Kingston Flemings commits to University of Houston
Read full article: Brennanās Kingston Flemings commits to University of HoustonWilliam J. Brennan High Schoolās Kingston Flemings, one of the best high school basketball prospects in the country, announced that he will be playing college basketball at the University of Houston.
A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston Astrodome
Read full article: A $1 billion proposal is the latest plan to refurbish and save the iconic Houston AstrodomeThe Houston Astrodome has been in limbo, waiting for its chance at a second life since being shuttered more than 15 years ago.
Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returns
Read full article: Kansas stays No. 1 in AP Top 25 basketball poll, Gonzaga, Auburn crack top 5, St. John's returnsKansas remained atop the first Associated Press menās college basketball poll of the regular season after winning a matchup of basketball bluebloods.
Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between players
Read full article: Flight carrying No. 11 Auburn basketball team grounded after scuffle between playersA flight carrying the No. 11 Auburn men's basketball team was grounded shortly after takeoff on Friday after two players got into a fight onboard, according to multiple reports.
Green and VanVleet score 21 each as Houston Rockets rout San Antonio Spurs 127-100
Read full article: Green and VanVleet score 21 each as Houston Rockets rout San Antonio Spurs 127-100Jalen Green and Fred VanVleet had 21 points each and the Houston Rockets built a huge lead early and coasted to a 127-100 win over the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night.
BeyoncƩ channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to vote
Read full article: BeyoncĆ© channels Pamela Anderson in 'Baywatch' for Halloween video asking viewers to voteIn a new video posted early Election Day, BeyoncĆ© channels Pamela Anderson in the television program āBaywatchā ā red one-piece swimsuit and all ā and asks viewers to vote.
Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth it
Read full article: Microsoft reports quarterly sales up 16% to $65.6 billion as investors ask if AI spending worth itMicrosoft on Wednesday reported its quarterly sales grew 16% to $65.6 billion as the company sought to assure investors its huge spending on artificial intelligence is paying off.
Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted Cruz
Read full article: Colin Allred courts Black voters in the final days of his bid to unseat Sen. Ted CruzWith stops in Houston and the Rio Grande Valley, Allred hopes to make the race competitive by running up the tally with the core of the Democratic base.
Colts benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback vs. Vikings, AP sources say
Read full article: Colts benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback vs. Vikings, AP sources sayThe Indianapolis Colts are benching Anthony Richardson to start Joe Flacco at quarterback on Sunday at Minnesota, two people with knowledge of the decision tell The Associated Press.
Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors say
Read full article: Hundreds illegally got Texas teacher licenses through cheating ring, Harris County prosecutors sayFive people were charged in connection with the scheme. Investigators say aspiring teachers would pay for help cheating in the certification test.
BeyoncƩ endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'
Read full article: BeyoncĆ© endorses Kamala Harris in joyful speech at Houston rally: 'I'm here as a mother'BeyoncĆ© has spoken at a Houston rally for Kamala Harrisā presidential campaign, telling the crowd: āIām not here as a celebrity, Iām not here as a politician.
Donald Trump, Kamala Harris campaign in Texas on Friday: What to know
Read full article: Donald Trump, Kamala Harris campaign in Texas on Friday: What to knowTwo Texas cities hosted presidential nominees Donald Trump and Kamala Harris on Friday as the candidates continue to close out their campaigns in the Nov. 5 election.
BeyoncƩ endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stops
Read full article: BeyoncĆ© endorses Kamala Harris while Donald Trump vows border crackdown in dueling Texas stopsHarris talked about reproductive rights to a stadium full of supporters in Houston. In Austin, Trump stumped to supporters and reporters at a private jet terminal and appeared on Joe Roganās podcast.
Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' win
Read full article: Healthy LaMelo Ball shines in 1st game since January, scoring 34 points in Hornets' winLaMelo Ball looked like the superstar that nagging ankle injuries have kept him from being for most of the last two seasons in Charlotteās opener Wednesday night.
Laredo ends boil-water notice after 11 days, turns attention to illegal connections and old pipes
Read full article: Laredo ends boil-water notice after 11 days, turns attention to illegal connections and old pipesThe South Texas city has hired a consulting firm for $200,000 to provide an interim director for the utility amid a restructuring of the department.
New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the Finals
Read full article: New York wins first WNBA championship after falling in previous five appearances in the FinalsThe New York Liberty finally have a WNBA championship after falling in the title round in their previous five appearances.
Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over Texans
Read full article: Brandon McManus' field goal on the final play gives Packers a 24-22 victory over TexansBrandon McManus kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired in his debut with Green Bay to lift the Packers past the Houston Texans 24-22.
H-E-B, escalator company sued after 3-year-old girl loses fingers in accident
Read full article: H-E-B, escalator company sued after 3-year-old girl loses fingers in accidentThe family of a 3-year-old girl who lost four fingers in an escalator incident at a Houston area H-E-B filed a lawsuit against the grocery company and TK Elevator Corporation, according to a press release by Attorney Ben Crump.
Ken Paxton sues Dallas pediatrician over providing hormone treatments to teens
Read full article: Ken Paxton sues Dallas pediatrician over providing hormone treatments to teensIn the first test of Senate Bill 14, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has accused Dr. May Lau of providing testosterone to at least 21 teens.
Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime church
Read full article: Cissy Houston mourned by Dionne Warwick, politicians and more at longtime churchA revered soul and gospel singer and the mother of Whitney Houston, Cissy Houstonās life was celebrated nearly a week after her death at 91.
Houston ISD superintendent didnāt illegally funnel state money to out-of-state schools, TEA says
Read full article: Houston ISD superintendent didnāt illegally funnel state money to out-of-state schools, TEA saysThe Texas Education Agency found that checks mailed to Milesā charter school network in Colorado were eventually deposited into the networkās Texas account.
NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league says
Read full article: NFL concussion protocol was followed when Bills QB Josh Allen was evaluated in Houston, league saysThe NFL and its players association say the required steps were followed when Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen was evaluated for a concussion last week at Houston and cleared to return to the game.
Armed robbery suspect crashes stolen 18-wheeler after leading deputies on chase in Kerr County
Read full article: Armed robbery suspect crashes stolen 18-wheeler after leading deputies on chase in Kerr CountyA Houston-area man who was wanted for an armed robbery led deputies on a chase in a stolen 18-wheeler before he crashed into a storage facility in Boerne.
Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant to take over closed Jimās on Broadway
Read full article: Houston-based Tex-Mex restaurant to take over closed Jimās on BroadwayAdair Concepts, a Houston-based restaurant group, announced this week that they are opening three new locations in Texas, including two in San Antonio.
The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's how
Read full article: The president could invoke a 1947 law to try to suspend the dockworkers' strike. Here's howSome manufacturers and retailers are urging President Joe Biden to invoke a 1947 law as a way to suspend a strike by 45,000 dockworkers that has shut down 36 U.S. ports from Maine to Texas.
Stroudās TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars
Read full article: Stroudās TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over JaguarsC.J. Stroud threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns, capped by a 1-yard pass to Dare Ogunbowale with 18 seconds left, to give the Houston Texans a 24-20 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.
Pavon makes a field goal with 6 seconds left as Sam Houston beats Texas State 40-39 at NRG Stadium
Read full article: Pavon makes a field goal with 6 seconds left as Sam Houston beats Texas State 40-39 at NRG StadiumChristian Pavon narrowly made a 24-yard field goal with six seconds remaining for Sam Houstonās first lead of the game and the Bearkats held on for a 40-39 win over Texas State.
Tejano band Grupo Siggnoās truck full of equipment stolen in San Antonio
Read full article: Tejano band Grupo Siggnoās truck full of equipment stolen in San AntonioHundreds of thousands of dollars worth of equipment was stolen from Tejano band Grupo Siggno on San Antonioās southeast side earlier this week.
Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raid
Read full article: Former Houston officer convicted of murder in deaths of couple during drug raidA former Houston police officer has been convicted of murder in the 2019 deaths of a couple during a drug raid at their home.
A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out
Read full article: A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone outA fire that burned for four days after a pipeline explosion in the Houston suburbs burned out Thursday after the once-towering blaze put hundreds of nearby homes under evacuation orders.
Even as state mental health spending rises, private psychiatric hospitals struggle to stay open
Read full article: Even as state mental health spending rises, private psychiatric hospitals struggle to stay openTexas hasnāt increased Medicaid rates for inpatient health care at private hospitals in 16 years, falling behind other states.
What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbs
Read full article: What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbsA pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs is burning for a third day, with officials saying they donāt expect it to be extinguished until sometime Thursday evening.
Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert film
Read full article: Whitney Houston's epic 1994 performance in South Africa will hit theaters as a concert filmWhitney Houstonās epic concert in South Africa staged after President Nelson Mandelaās landmark election will be hitting theater screens this fall.