Texas judge hands 30-year sentence to man who coerced adults, minors via TikTok, Snapchat
Markus Hudson Jr. was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison for using social media to coerce victims into committing child sexual abuse acts.
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Fire damages 3 mobile homes in north Houston, Little York FD says
An investigation is underway after a fire left three mobile homes damaged on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Little York Fire Department.
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Morton Ranch High School football family embraces health journey with youngest child
It’s a game night Morton Ranch High School, Offensive Coordinator Tyler Smith is locked in calling plays on the sideline while in the stands, his wife Savannah cheers from her game night seat cheering not only for her husband and the Mavericks but also for their 8 year old daught...
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Small plane retrieved by crane after overturning into water during landing Galveston, SkyEye13 shows
The small plane that overturned while landing in Galveston on Monday was pulled out of the water by a crane on Tuesday afternoon, SkyEye13 video shows....
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Alief ISD weighs school closures, rezoning as enrollment declines 21%
Alief ISD is reviewing school closures, consolidations, rezoning, expanded programs and grade configuration changes amid declining enrollment. Community meetings continue through Nov. 19 before draft scenarios and a planned board vote....
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Paxton looks to seal the deal with Houston-area voters, saying control of U.S. Senate is at stake
In Conroe, Texas Attorney General and Republican Senate candidate Ken Paxton called a vote for his opponent, state Rep. James Talarico, “a vote for every dangerous idea that Democrats across the country are putting forward.” Talarico is expected in the Houston area on Wedneday....
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Firefighters battle house fire in north Houston
White smoke was seen coming from a north Houston home Tuesday afternoon as firefighters worked to contain the blaze. SKY 2 was overhead around 4:44 p.m. as Houston firefighters worked to extinguish the flames. The fire was reported at 4:14 p.m. at a home in the 4700 block of Shar...
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Texas outpaces nation in job growth as over 15,000 people join work force: report
Texas is outpacing the nation's annual job growth rate by 0.8 percentage points, according to data released by the Texas Workforce Commission.
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Fake transgender student union brochures spread misinformation across Texas
A brochure showing up in homes across Texas is sparking a heated debate — and raising serious questions about who sent it and why. The mailer is addressed to children in the household, claims to be from something called the “Texas Transgender Student Union” and includes resource ...
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Grocery prices are squeezing Houston families. Here are two things voters should look for in local candidates
Rising grocery prices are putting pressure on household budgets. For Houston-area voters, the question is what elected leaders can do to help—and what to look for when choosing who represents them. RELATED: Texas election guide 2026: Dates, voting requirements and Houston-area co...
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Sherri Shepherd makes Broadway history playing Genie in 'Aladdin'
Sherri Shepherd is making Broadway history as the first woman to play the Genie in "Aladdin."
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Grow it, make it, use it | Using fresh herbs in your skincare routine
Herbs can do more than add flavor to your favorite dishes. Ro Jones and Stephanie Calloway of the Herb Society of America’s South Texas Unit joined Houston Life to share how herbs can be incorporated into everyday skincare routines. The duo demonstrated how to prepare herbal oils...
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Rockets rotation eager to start 2026 season tomorrow night
The 2026 Houston Rockets season will begin with a home game against the Dallas Mavericks at the Toyota Center on Wednesday night. After traveling to Macao for two games against the Mavericks to start the preseason schedule, Kevin Durant and the Rockets are eager to get the season...