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Pedestrian killed in Crystal Beach crash, Highway 87 closed in both directions

Highway 87 is closed between Gulf Shores Drive and Alberdie Drive. The driver stayed at the scene, the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said.

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Man denied bond after Webster hit-and-run killed brother, injured sister

Police say Ezekiel Martinez left the scene after striking the siblings. He was arrested Nov. 4 and faces two felony charges.

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Houston Walk to End Alzheimer's breaks fundraising record, raising more than $1.1 million

Thousands gathered at TMC Helix Park Saturday to honor loved ones, support families affected by Alzheimer's and raise money for research.

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Community continues search for Katy woman who vanished after Louisiana crash in September

The search continues for 22-year-old Christian Munn-Holliday, who went missing after a crash in Louisiana in September.

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Houston Police union pushes back on new ICE policy as advocates welcome change

Union President Douglas Griffith says the city should have waited for lawmakers, while FIEL says the change will ease fear in immigrant communities.

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West Houston neighbors turn to KHOU 11 after years of sidewalk flooding, safety concerns

Residents in the Country Village neighborhood say years of complaints have failed to resolve a flooded sidewalk that forces pedestrians into the street or through pr

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How much do you need to earn to buy a home in Houston? New numbers are out

Houston home prices have dipped and affordability is improving, but buyers still need more than $100,000 a year to afford a median-priced home.

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A pair of red Crocs, an insulin pen and a mystery solved through DNA

Forensic genetic genealogy helped investigators identify Robert LaFaire, whose remains were found in a tree line in February 2023.

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Houston suburb breaks ground on $15M makeover of iconic historic landmark

After more than 20 years sitting vacant, Sugar Land's historic Imperial Sugar Char House is getting a $15 million restoration. Here's what's planned.

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Texas EquuSearch asks Sugar Land neighbors to check cameras for missing man

Townewest residents are asked to review footage from 6 to 10 p.m. Oct. 27 for any sign of Allen or a vehicle they don’t recognize.

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League City begins disabling Flock cameras after voters rejected automated license plate readers

The quiet hum of community change echoed through League City last Thursday as public works crews arrived with purpose, carefully bagging 55 Flock cameras that had become a familiar sight along the city’s bustling roads. For many residents, these cameras symbolized a new era of surveillance, but for...

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Could Texas suspend gas and diesel taxes? What Gina Hinojosa has proposed

On a warm Houston morning, families filling up their cars at local stations might have felt a flicker of hope. The rising cost of fuel has long been a burden for many, especially as diesel prices surged to record levels last September, pushing the price at the pump well over $4 per gallon in some...

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Houston football star Colin Simmons celebrating after being named a semifinalist for the Lombardi Award, embodying faith and determination

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Texas’ Colin Simmons among 12 semifinalists for 2026 Lombardi Award

Under the bright Texas sun, young athletes often dream of their moment in the spotlight, but for Colin Simmons, that moment is now. The Houston-born linebacker has captured national attention, earning a spot among the 12 semifinalists for the prestigious 2026 Lombardi Award. His journey from local...

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