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'You cannot be a smart city if you don’t have smart technology': Houston offers new interactive kiosks for residents, visitors

Houston gained new technology aimed at mapping out locations in the fourth most populous city in the country, the World Population Review reported.


'The people deserve better': Hidalgo criticized for actions during funeral of officer killed in Houston

Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is under fire for her actions during the funeral of Charles Galloway, who was part of Harris County Pct. 5 Constables.


'Thousands of lives are being destroyed by the endless flow of drugs across our border': Huffines says he'll do more to fight drug trafficking

U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officers found over $692,000 worth of marijuana in a tractor on Jan. 28 at the World Trade Bridge.


Exxon uproots to Houston, 'energy capital of the world'

Exxon Mobil is leaving its home in the suburban Dallas-Fort Worth to its new headquarters in Houston.


'The ongoing investigation into those who helped him cover up her murder continues': Robert Durst dies in prison

Robert Durst, 78, died Jan. 10 at a state prison in Stockton, California after being suspected of killing his wife, Katherine Durst.


'We could not be more proud': North Shore, Paetow become state champs

Two Houston high school football teams participated and snatched victory at the University Interscholastic League.


'We’re going to recover': Multiple states hit by tornadoes

Wisconsin, Minnesota and Iowa natives were struck by multiple tornados last week, and the National Weather Service in La Crosse reported two tornados hit Dec. 16.


Houston works to feed over 700,000 Houstonians while maintaining 'dietary diversity'

Feeding America reported that children who faced hunger before the COVID-19 faced hardship after the pandemic began.


UH men's basketball head coach sees Jarace Walker as 'a kid whose best days are way ahead of him'

Jarace Walker signed with the University of Houston men’s basketball program, giving him a chance to show his impact on games.


Law enforcement officials offer shopping safety tips this holiday season

Holiday shopping, and package stealing, are around the corner.


Texas father-son team take on 'Top Chef'

A Texas father and son are showing their cooking skills on "Top Chef," a culinary competition.


'We are so excited': Luxury waterfront resort coming to Galveston

NAN and Company Properties Christie’s International Real Estate plans to work on The Resident at Tiki Island and build many amenities.


'I can't think of a more perfect pairing': 'Top Chef' films newest season in Houston

An award-winning culinary competition sets up production in diversely-populated Houston as Top Chef starts filming its newest season.


'The biggest honor I can do': Texan wins silver medal at Tokyo Olympics

A Texas native will return to the United States as a Tokyo Olympic silver medalist for baseball.


Abbott remembers 'extraordinary heroes' on Purple Heart Day

Gov. Greg Abbott took to Twitter to honor Purple Heart Day, a day to acknowledge and remember the sacrifices of the military.


'In-person learning is critical': HISD students, staff return to campus

Schools in Houston have outlined their COVID-19 safety game plan for the 2021-2022 academic school year to return to in-person learning at 100%.


'I just kept wondering why I was burning': Houston water park guests experience burning, irritation after chemical leak

Guests' time swimming in a Houston water park turned from pleasure to panic when a pool cleaning chemical leaked in the water during the July 17 weekend, hospitalizing a dozen people with burns and breathing problems.


'This is the beginning of a change': Port Commissioners make Juneteenth holiday for workers

After a vote by port commissioners, Juneteenth is a holiday for Houston Port workers, joining in celebrating the liberation of Texas' enslaved population.


'She was denied the right to vote': Houston voting rights activist dies at 99

The grandmother of Houston City Councilperson Letitia Plummer died, leaving a legacy of voting rights activism in the family.