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One exit was announced on air, while the other happened quietly.
Evening anchor, sports director suddenly leave South Texas TV news
One exit was announced on air, while the other happened quietly.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:40 PM
One exit was announced on air, while the other happened quietly.
It hasn't quite felt like true winter, though conditions will be seasonable this week.
When will Texas get precipitation and next major cold front?
It hasn't quite felt like true winter, though conditions will be seasonable this week.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:20 PM
It hasn't quite felt like true winter, though conditions will be seasonable this week.
It comes after a career of more than 40 years running the show.
Historic Galveston theater's leader wins national award
It comes after a career of more than 40 years running the show.
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January 11, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It comes after a career of more than 40 years running the show.
Construction started this week and will roll out in phases.
Big changes are underway at the Houston Zoo this year
Construction started this week and will roll out in phases.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:40 PM
Construction started this week and will roll out in phases.
The owner thanked customers for their help.
Longtime Houston Mexican restaurant saved, will relocate
The owner thanked customers for their help.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:20 PM
The owner thanked customers for their help.
He loved our sprawling roadways. But there are a few nuances he missed.
What a Boston writer gets wrong about Texas highways
He loved our sprawling roadways. But there are a few nuances he missed.
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January 11, 2026 at 4:00 PM
He loved our sprawling roadways. But there are a few nuances he missed.
A strange end for a Houston legend.
Houston Dynamo announcer blasts club leadership in exit letter
A strange end for a Houston legend.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:40 PM
A strange end for a Houston legend.
"He's the patron saint of that ... just being a good f--king human being."
Willie Nelson embodies 'the best of Texas,' politician says
"He's the patron saint of that ... just being a good f--king human being."
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January 11, 2026 at 3:20 PM
"He's the patron saint of that ... just being a good f--king human being."
The Houston native is wrapping up her temporary weather run at FOX 26.
This week marks the end of a FOX 26 meteorologist's Houston stint
The Houston native is wrapping up her temporary weather run at FOX 26.
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January 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM
The Houston native is wrapping up her temporary weather run at FOX 26.
Construction is expected to complete around 2030.
Texas airport eyeing $5B expansion for new terminal, upgrades
Construction is expected to complete around 2030.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:30 PM
Construction is expected to complete around 2030.
The Y Bar O Ranch has been in the same family for nearly 60 years.
Oil tycoon's 30,000-acre West Texas ranch hits market at $46.5 million
The Y Bar O Ranch has been in the same family for nearly 60 years.
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 PM
The Y Bar O Ranch has been in the same family for nearly 60 years.
The legendary luxury hotel will soon be known as The Houston Grand Hotel—River Oaks.
Houston auto magnate to transform iconic River Oaks St. Regis Hotel
The legendary luxury hotel will soon be known as The Houston Grand Hotel—River Oaks.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:40 PM
The legendary luxury hotel will soon be known as The Houston Grand Hotel—River Oaks.
Tickets go on sale Jan. 15.
Here's who is performing at the 2026 Houston rodeo
Tickets go on sale Jan. 15.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Tickets go on sale Jan. 15.
It's heading back to the Grand Canyon State.
Fast-casual restaurant chain to shutter all locations in Texas
It's heading back to the Grand Canyon State.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 PM
It's heading back to the Grand Canyon State.
It's also hoping "tacotenders" catches on.
22-year-old Texas taco chain reemerges with new full-service concept
It's also hoping "tacotenders" catches on.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:30 PM
It's also hoping "tacotenders" catches on.
The Lone Star State has reclaimed its top spot on the growth index.
More people moved to Texas than any other state in 2025, new report suggests
The Lone Star State has reclaimed its top spot on the growth index.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:00 PM
The Lone Star State has reclaimed its top spot on the growth index.
This century-old home knows Houston's best party secrets.
Inside the historic home of Houston's legendary caterer to the stars
This century-old home knows Houston's best party secrets.
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January 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
This century-old home knows Houston's best party secrets.
"I want to be transparent with our customers and everyone who loves Frenchy's."
Beloved Houston fried chicken chain axes restaurants that failed brand standard
"I want to be transparent with our customers and everyone who loves Frenchy's."
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January 11, 2026 at 11:00 AM
"I want to be transparent with our customers and everyone who loves Frenchy's."
More than 10,000 people were defrauded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jury convicts North Texas couple behind $25M pyramid scheme
More than 10,000 people were defrauded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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January 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM
More than 10,000 people were defrauded during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Is Katy truly a tough place to live? What about Sugar Land?
Suburban Houstonians angry their communities are deemed 'sweet'
Is Katy truly a tough place to live? What about Sugar Land?
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January 11, 2026 at 3:00 AM
Is Katy truly a tough place to live? What about Sugar Land?
"I want to be transparent with our customers and everyone who loves Frenchy's."
Beloved Houston fried chicken chain axes restaurants that failed brand standard
"I want to be transparent with our customers and everyone who loves Frenchy's."
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January 11, 2026 at 2:30 AM
"I want to be transparent with our customers and everyone who loves Frenchy's."
"I can't believe that I don't have to go to jail to acquire this taste."
Houston food truck turns prison spreads into thriving business
"I can't believe that I don't have to go to jail to acquire this taste."
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January 11, 2026 at 2:00 AM
"I can't believe that I don't have to go to jail to acquire this taste."
The species is common—its appearance here is not.
This rattlesnake has never been recorded in this Texas county—until now
The species is common—its appearance here is not.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:30 AM
The species is common—its appearance here is not.
The city had the highest number of arrests both in the community and in jails.
Greater Houston area now leads the nation in ICE arrests, report finds
The city had the highest number of arrests both in the community and in jails.
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January 11, 2026 at 1:00 AM
The city had the highest number of arrests both in the community and in jails.
One man faces a felony charge connected to the cockfighting operation.
What deputies found in an illegal Harris County cockfighting ring
One man faces a felony charge connected to the cockfighting operation.
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January 11, 2026 at 12:30 AM
One man faces a felony charge connected to the cockfighting operation.