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During President Donald Trump’s second term, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents in Houston arrested 356 criminal gang members who were in the country illegally, a significant increase from the previous administration. These gang members were convicted of various crimes including murder, child sex crimes, and arson. ICE targeted over 40 different gangs, resulting in […]
According to Community Impact, A new music-and-arts-focused charter school, the Frank Liu Jr. Academy for Music & Arts, is set to open in Houston for the 2026-27 school year. The school will serve Pre-K through 8th grade students and will be located in a historic coffee plant in Second Ward. The campus will feature music […]
C.J. Gardner-Johnson injury update: Texans’ safety ACL intact with further tests ongoing, per report Houston Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson was carted off the practice field Thursday with a lower leg injury that initially raised concerns about his knee. Tests have since confirmed his ACL is intact, but further evaluations are scheduled to determine the full […]
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is advocating for a ban on using SNAP benefits to purchase soda and other sugary drinks in several states including West Virginia, Florida, Colorado, Louisiana, Oklahoma, and Texas. This policy has sparked a debate on whether such restrictions promote healthier lifestyles or unfairly restrict the choices of low-income […]
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As the new school year approaches in Houston, many school districts are preparing for changes due to a new Texas law banning cell phone use for students in grades K-12 during school hours. The law, signed by Gov. Greg Abbott in June, allows districts to decide on cellphone use during extracurricular activities and storage options […]
The pastor of a southwest Houston megachurch will soon be back behind the pulpit, following his early release from prison last year. KirbyJon Caldwell returned to Windsor Village Church Last Sunday. His return to Windsor Village Church on Sunday comes nearly a year after his early release from prison last year. Pastor Caldwell was transferred […]
A recent survey of Harris County voters conducted by the University of Houston’s Hobby School of Public Affairs revealed strong support for using public funds to renovate major sports and entertainment venues. The majority of voters are excited about potential new attractions, such as a theme park, WNBA and NHL teams, and World Cup games […]
Big news from Houston’s own Shipley Do-Nuts! Our favorite spot for fresh donuts and kolaches has a new owner—Levine Leichtman Capital Partners just took over from Peak Rock Capital. This iconic brand, pushin’ nearly 90 years, has grown into a powerhouse with over 375 stores in 14 states. Under Peak Rock, they crushed it, hittin’ […]
Some homeowners in Houston are facing foreclosure threats due to payment recording issues after their mortgages were transferred to new loan servicers. Despite making timely payments, homeowners are receiving default notices and past-due notices, causing distress and fear of losing their homes. The Harris County Housing Authority and homeowners have been working to resolve the […]
The Houston Texans open the 2025 Training Camp,with seven practices that are free and open to fans, Training camp officially kicked off on Wednesday, July 23, as the Texans prepare for the upcoming season. There are countless new faces on the offensive line with the deaparture of left tackle Laremy Tunsil. Left tackle Cam Robinson, swing tackle Trent Brown, left […]
A new $22 million bridge and elevated trail system will soon make it easier for hikers and bikers in Uptown Houston to access Memorial Park. The 350-foot suspension bridge is part of a 2-mile extension connecting the Uptown hike-and-bike trail to Memorial Park’s primary trails. Construction is set to begin in spring 2026 after the […]
