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  At a contentious meeting pitting parents against teachers, the Houston school board gave final approval on Thursday to a policy allowing the firing of instructors whose students fall short on standardized tests. Dozens of parents spoke in favor of the decision, while more than 750 teachers packed the school district’s headquarters to protest the […]

Janet Jackson and J Dupri Finish Theme Song To Tyler Perry Sequel.

All men dream but not equally. Those who dream by night in the dusty recesses of their minds wake in the day to find that it was vanity; but the dreamers of the day are dangerous men, for they may act their dream with open eyes to make it possible. T.E. Lawrence

A tugboat sank overnight in the Houston Ship Channel carrying five people on board. Four were rescued but there is one remaining that has yet to be found. Local News KTRK's video is inside.

Although Texas has it better than other parts of the country, the unusually cold temperatures will continue through next week..

Winter storms in the midwestern and northeastern U.S. are causing flight delays and cancellations affecting travelers departing from Houston airports.

Pros, cons of new meters.. See why you could be paying more to use less electricity here.

The train and bus are seen after the accident in Houston...

Mayor Annise Parker's plan to raise the fees already has been met with a chilly reception from City Council members..

Michael Jackson's doctor pleads not guilty Monday to Involuntary manslaughter in the death of the pop star.

Ending fares, reshaping role to improve agency are on the table..

Who Dat won the Super Bowl? The New Orleans Saints, that’s who. Ain’t kidding. Put away those paper bags forever: Drew Brees and the Saints are NFL champions, rallying to beat Peyton Manning and the Indianapolis Colts 31-17 Sunday night in one of pro football’s most thrilling title games.