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Houston plans to scale back major highway construction ahead of the 2026 World Cup to ease traffic and improve travel across the region.

The Houston Rockets are preparing for a pivotal playoff Game 5 as Jabari Smith Jr. says the team believes it has the advantage in the series.

Houston researchers are using a tumor-on-a-chip model to study how pancreatic cancer interacts with scar tissue and resists treatment.

Houston police are investigating a shooting after a driver reportedly shot a passenger who allegedly tried to rob him following a content creator meetup.

Prep Baseball Report’s Texas JUCO baseball Week 13 roundup highlights late-season movement across junior college programs as playoff races tighten.

Harris County continues to report tuberculosis rates above both Texas and national averages, raising ongoing public health concerns in the Houston area.

Oil prices climbed as tensions involving Iran and the Strait of Hormuz raised supply concerns, a key development for Houston’s energy economy.

A Houston police officer was fired after department leaders said she made racist comments on social media. Here is what happened and why it matters.

Houston residents are being urged to testify at an upcoming Harris Center board meeting, where public comments could shape mental health and disability service decisions.

A brain-computer interface based on Rice University research has received FDA approval for its first clinical trial, a notable milestone for Houston medical innovation.

Saks Off 5th is closing stores at Katy Mills, Cypress and Sugar Land, affecting shoppers across the west Houston area and suburban retail traffic.

Precinct 4 officials say a man is in custody and charged with indecency with a child in northwest Harris County. Here’s what is known so far.

Navy Medicine engaged with local healthcare universities during Fleet Week Houston, giving students insight into military medicine and public service careers.

A published obituary for Robert Corn, 1953–2026, notes his Houston connection. Read a factual summary of the memorial notice and its local significance.

Houston rapper OMB Bloodbath was arraigned in federal court as prosecutors seek a retrial in a fatal Third Ward shooting case. Here’s what it means.

Citizen app offers Houston users real-time alerts on nearby emergencies, police activity, fires, and traffic disruptions. Here’s how the platform works and why it matters.

Tyler Smith is seeking election to Texas State House District 138, which serves part of northwest Houston. Learn why the race matters for local voters.

Houston police say officers killed a suspect who allegedly dressed as a security guard and shot at workers outside a Sam’s Club. Here’s what we know.

Ruth Moore, a Houston resident identified in a published obituary notice, has died at 89. Here’s what is publicly known from the memorial listing.

A 5-year-old child died after being found in a neighbor's pool in east Harris County, according to authorities. The investigation is ongoing.

Houston baseball continues its road series Saturday at TCU in Fort Worth as the Cougars look for an important Big 12 result.

John Rebman has died at 94, according to an obituary published by the Houston Chronicle. Here is what the public death notice says and why it matters in Houston.

Houston police are investigating after a 1-year-old was hit and killed by a security guard’s vehicle at a southwest Houston apartment complex.

The Lakers rallied past the Rockets in Houston, turning a late deficit into a comeback win and exposing key late-game issues for Houston.