Woman found dead in Eldridge/West Oaks area, possible suspect detained
Houston police are on the scene investigating after a woman was found dead in West Houston on Monday afternoon.
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Understanding food insecurity and where to turn for help
For families struggling to keep food on the table, the problem often goes beyond the grocery bill. Brian Greene, president and CEO of the Houston Food Bank, says understanding the root causes of food insecurity is key to finding longer-term solutions for families facing the risin...
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NBA is experimenting with smart basketballs and official wrist wearables in select preseason games
The NBA is experimenting with two pieces of technology in the leadup to the season, the league announced Monday. Select exhibition games will include a smart basketball that has a Bluetooth sensor in it and can collect data for future use in real-time officiating decisions. The l...
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New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason reflects on his 15-year ALS fight
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Measles cases surpass 1,000 in Pennsylvania amid the state's largest outbreak in decades
Measles cases in Pennsylvania have surpassed 1,000 so far this year as the state continues to battle an outbreak of the virus, according to the state health department....
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Copper wire theft causes power outage for 2,000 residents in Cleveland, police chief says
Copper wire theft causes power outage for 2,000 residents in Cleveland, police say.
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Mayor Whitmire’s administration withdraws ‘immigration law enforcement’ related grant after secret application
The administration had quietly submitted the application without council approval despite fierce debate.
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‘I was really in shock’: North Houston neighbor knew woman killed, man accused in deadly shooting
For Patricia Flores, Monday morning’s deadly shooting hit especially close to home. Flores, who lives next door to the home on Lindale Street where a man and woman were killed, said she knew both victims, and the man police say was involved in the shooting. Houston police said th...
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Tech leaders, AI whistleblowers to face NYC Council questions at hearing
In the absence of federal efforts to manage and regulate the growth of AI, city leaders say New York must take action on its own.
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Houston family doctor arrested, indicted in connection with over $20 million Medicare fraud, FBI says
According to the FBI Houston office, the millions in fraudulent claims linked to the doctor were related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Rice study shows how declining fertility rates could impact schools as Fort Bend ISD weighs rezoning
A new Rice University study warns that declining birth rates could make Fort Bend ISD's enrollment drop even worse as the district considers shifting more than 1,000 students....
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Woman shot at west Houston apartment complex
The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting at an Energy Corridor apartment complex. Officers got to the scene on Briar Forest Drive near Eldridge Parkway around 3 p.m. on Monday afternoon and found the woman with gunshot wound. According to police, one person has b...
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3 years after getting full mouth dental implants, this Houston man’s smile is still sparkling
This year, Donald Toney and his wife Landa will celebrate 15 years of marriage. They’re also celebrating 3 years since Donald got his brand new smile at the Texas Dental Implant Center. After years of dealing with pain, embarrassment, and the inability to eat foods he loves, Dona...