The U.S. military's price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. The figure from U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date cost for the conflict since it was l...
government
Property taxes remain a major concern for Harris County homeowners, with higher tax rates translating into higher tax bills for property owners following Thursday’s vote by Harris County Commissioner’s Court to increase the county’s tax rate. While homeowners cannot control the t...
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Houston homeowners, you water your plants — but did you know you should also be watering the foundation of your home? Joe Winter wants you to start. “It seems crazy, right? Water your foundation,” Winter said. “You water your plants, you water your garden, you water your trees, b...
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Summer is almost officially over, and that means you can score some great deals on a getaway this fall. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the fall foliage in the Northeast, explore the wide open spaces of North Dakota, or even relax and recharge at a spa in the desert, travel exper...
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President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland.
schools
HOUSTON — The Houston Youth Symphony has received two anonymous gifts totaling $1.2 million, providing significant new support for music education and youth development across the Greater Houston area. The gifts include a $1 million contribution dedicated to the organization’s lo...
safety
According to officials, the shooting was self-inflicted by a suspect who was set for sentencing on Friday morning at the Lee Alworth building.
Local
The Harris County Toll Road Authority said they are clearing a man's $1,980.00 after Action 13 stepped in.
safety
Authorities are on the scene following a shooting near a Houston METRO bus stop in the Upper Kirby area.
government
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling out Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey over the county’s newly approved property tax increase, arguing that his decision to vote against it did not stop the hike from passing. One day after the tax hike approval, Hidalgo pushed back in ...
safety
A University of Houston student-athlete has been arrested and charged with assaulting a pregnant person, according to court records.
parks
Kim Kardashian shared a health update in the new trailer for "The Kardashians" season 8.
safety
A concrete truck caught fire during Friday afternoon’s rush hour, causing major traffic delays in northwest Houston. The flames were quickly extinguished, but cleanup and debris removal on northbound SH-249 at Cypresswood Road are expected to take hours. Drivers are asked to avoi...
