Galveston City Council member charged with DWI, resisting arrest following Seawall Boulevard crash
Hardcastle was elected as the District 6 city council member in May to represent the western portion of Galveston Island. His term expires in 2028.
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H-Town Tip-off Luncheon recognizes best high school hoopers in Houston
The event recognized 15 of the best boys' and girls' high school basketball players in the Houston area before the start of the upcoming season.
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More than 150 employers expected at Houston veterans job fair
More than 150 employers are expected at Houston’s 15th annual Hiring Red, White & You! job fair Tuesday, Nov. 3, where veterans, transitioning service members, military spouses and other job seekers can meet directly with hiring managers. The free event runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m....
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When should you head to the polls in Houston?
Rain chances will be on the rise Election Day as our next cold front moves into the area. But the big question is when should you get out to the polls to avoid the rain. Morning: A broken line of showers and storms arrives in our northwestern counties around 6-7 am Tuesday. This ...
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Finland says its national teams won't play against Russia in hockey tournaments
The Finnish Ice Hockey Association said Monday its national teams won't play against Russia in international tournaments as long as the war in Ukraine is ongoing. That stance by Finland, and reportedly also Latvia, comes after the Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled last week th...
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2 teens shot during fight at Halloween party in Matagorda County
Two teenagers were seriously injured after a shooting at a Halloween party in Matagorda County early Sunday. The Matagorda County Sheriff’s Office in the Tidehaven area, which is in between Bay City and Palacios. Investigators from the sheriff’s office say they have determined du...
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A quote on a mirror in Caitlin Clark’s childhood home inspires her new children's book
Caitlin Clark has been an avid reader since she was a kid, thanks in huge part to her mother. Now the Indiana Fever star can add writer to her ever-growing resume with a new children's book, “EXTRAordinary! A Little EXTRA to Reach BIG Dreams," that comes out Tuesday. “I grew up l...
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Texas family of 4 among 9 killed in horrific Florida plane crash
A family of four from Texas were among the nine people who were killed when a plane crashed in Greenacres, Florida, on Sunday.
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Florida plane crash: Evidence indicates parts of jet broke off before wreck that killed 9, investigators say
An investigator says parts of a business jet appear to have broken off before the aircraft crashed in Florida, killing nine people.
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2 killed, 2 injured after shooting in Monterey County, California
Two people were killed and two others were injured in a shooting at Moss Landing State Beach in Monterey County early Monday morning.
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Demolition of historic, once-elite Kirby Mansion complete following apparent permit dispute
Protestors said the city stopped the demolition on Friday because the proper permits were not in place to tear it down.
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Academy Sports + Outdoors celebrates new Willis store grand opening
Academy Sports + Outdoors is bringing even more ways to play, shop and gear up to the Willis community! The retailer is celebrating the grand opening of its new Willis location with a weekend full of special events, deals and giveaways. Shoppers can explore a wide selection of sp...
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KLA Schools of River Oaks Brings Curiosity-Driven Learning to Houston
Choosing the right school for your child is a big decision, and a new early childhood education center in River Oaks is giving Houston families another option. KLA Schools of River Oaks recently opened its doors, bringing a child-centered approach to learning that encourages curi...