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Expert on alleged lack of change post-Astroworld: 'Parents should be concerned and parents should be angry'
Saturday marks exactly one year since a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival at Houston’s NRG Park claimed the lives of 10 people, but there’s seemingly more questions than answers surrounding the ill-fated event on the night of Nov. 5, 2021.
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Nonprofit organization assists elderly with home repairs: 'As the occupants became older, their finances became more meager'
Low-income elderly residents in Houston’s Third Ward Neighborhood are seeing their homes get much-needed repairs thanks to a non-profit organization, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Turner divulges cancer diagnosis: 'A little bit more than a root canal'
Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner revealed that he was diagnosed with cancer over the summer on Wednesday, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Houston a stop on upcoming Taylor Swift tour: 'A journey through the musical eras of my career'
Pop superstar Taylor Swift announced her The Eras Tour on Tuesday, with Houston among her two stops in Texas, per a report from Houston CBS affiliate KHOU.
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Fan on Grammy-nominated rapper fatally shot in Houston: 'I feel it's just another good person gone too soon'
Takeoff, a member of the chart-topping Georgia-based rap group Migos, died in a fatal shooting in downtown Houston on Tuesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Buzbee on Astroworld settlement: 'We hope they will bring much-needed change'
The families of two of the 10 people who lost their lives at the Astroworld Festival have reached settlements in their respective cases, according to a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.
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Office worker on STD contracted from water bottle: 'Nothing is going to change it'
Authorities allege that a Houston janitor infected a female office worker with a sexually transmitted disease (STD) by tainting her water bottle, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Turner on Music Friendly Community designation: 'This certification recognizes our city’s place in music history'
Gov. Greg Abbott announced that the City of Houston has been designated as a Music Friendly Community by the Texas Music Office (TMO) on Tuesday, per a press release from the Office of the Texas Governor.
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Turner on upcoming Thanksgiving parade: 'We are thrilled to host this wonderful tradition downtown again'
A multi-decorated New York City born and raised rapper who now calls Houston home will play a huge role in the 73rd Annual H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade next month.
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Rice English professor receives MacArthur Fellowship: 'I'm not big into awards and recognition, but this one feels special'
Rice University English professor Kiese Laymon has been awarded a MacArthur Fellowship, which is colloquially known as the “genius grant,” according to a press release.
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Native Houstonian brings home fast casual chicken sandwich concept from California: 'We look forward to serving Heights residents and beyond'
A Southern California-based fast casual fried chicken sandwich chain has opened its second overall restaurant in Houston, per a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.
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Houston leaders express skepticism toward railroad merger: 'You're talking about more trains that will impact us'
City of Houston officials believe that a major railroad merger that’s expected to bring more trains to the U.S.’s fourth largest city could be detrimental to some residents, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Pop-punk stalwarts Blink-182 to play Houston on reunion tour: 'We’re coming. Tour’s coming. Album’s coming'
The City of Houston has been chosen as a stop on one of the most anticipated reunion tours this decade.
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Noise ordinance produces four citations in first month of enforcement: 'I appreciate the effort, but the noise continues every night'
Recent Houston Police Department (HPD) data indicated that a few tickets were issued for violations of the City of Houston’s noise ordinance that went into effect last month, Houston ABC affiliate KTRK reported.
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Alvarado on dedication of Vanessa Guillén Memorial Highway: 'Her story has had a great impact on our community and the nation'
The late U.S. Army specialist Vanessa Guillén grew up near the intersection of Winkler Drive and Monroe Road in South Houston.
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Family of Valentine's Day shooting victim experiences auto theft, home break-in: 'They’re getting us at our most vulnerable stage'
The loved ones of a young girl who lost her life in a Valentine’s Day shooting said they’ve fallen victim to crime again, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.
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Minneapolis dog grooming business to open Houston franchise: 'Having a business that caters to caring for someone’s family member makes us happy'
Bubbly Paws, a Minneapolis-based self-service dog wash and full-service dog grooming salon, plans to open a new franchise in Houston early next year, according to a press release.
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New toy museum to host grand opening: 'We want for people to come and point to something and say, I remember that!’
A new museum in Houston that’s set to open this month looks to transport visitors to a simpler time.
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Girls in Aviation Day participant: 'Flying is just amazing'
United Airlines hosted a large group of young girls from the Houston area on Saturday with the hope of inspiring a new generation of female leaders in the aviation industry, according to Houston-based media outlets’ reports.
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Woman at Houston Mahsa Amini protest: 'Iranians all over the world are outraged'
A group of Houstonians held a protest on Wednesday at the intersection of Post Oak Boulevard and Westheimer in Uptown Houston, calling for attention to the death of a woman in Iranian police custody, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.