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Houston Food Bank raises concerns about food insecurity, SNAP participation and rising costs ahead of holidays

HOUSTON - As Thanksgiving approaches, the Houston Food Bank says more families across the region are struggling to afford necessities, including groceries, rent and utilities. The organization says it is on track to serve more families this year than last year. What they're saying:. Katherine Byers with the Houston Food...

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Texas political shift could impact immigration enforcement policies

Immigration officials say their mission to crackdown on illegal immigration will continue despite midterms.

Texas · 2d

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West Houston Wheelchair Users Forced Into Traffic by Flooded Sidewalk

A flooded sidewalk near Drexel Hill and Warwickshire Drive in West Houston has gotten bad enough that neighbors say people using wheelchairs are left with no option but to roll into the street to get around. Residents say the problem has persisted for years, and they are now speaking out after growing frustrated with the lack of a fix.

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Houston Chronicle

How POST Houston transformed a windowless downtown mail warehouse into a hub for food, art and music

Five years after reopening as POST Houston, the former Barbara Jordan Post Office still holds traces of the mail warehouse it once was.

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The Cool Down

Texas transit agency puts $40 million toward road repairs over calls to improve bus service

The initial funding approval may not mark the end of the effort.

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Dr. Matthews says Angela Johnson stayed in rental with rent unpaid, questions claim her mother died

HOUSTON, TX — Dr. Candice Matthews alleged that Angela G. Johnson took advantage of Houston landlord Kathleen “Kathy” Gunter by staying in a rental home after she stopped paying rent. A Harris County court awarded Gunter and GIME Investments LLC $9,200 in unpaid rent in 2024. In...

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Beltway 8 northbound sidewalks are complete as more work moves toward Spencer.

🚧 BELTWAY 8: THE NEVER-ENDING SAGA… BUT WE’VE GOT PROGRESS! 🚧. We know, we know. Y’all want Beltway updates, and we’re here to deliver!👏. 🚧 Northbound at Spencer Hwy: Inside-lane paving is scheduled. 🚶 Southbound sidewalks: Final repairs underway, with completion expected by the...

Pasadena, TX · 2d

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Major Three-Vehicle Crash Snarls I-10 East Freeway at I-610 Loop in Houston

A major crash involving three vehicles has shut down part of the westbound I-10 East Freeway at the I-610 Loop in Houston, with first responders on scene and drivers being warned to expect delays or find another route. The Harris County Sheriff's Office issued the traffic alert Tuesday, and it also flagged a possible auto-pedestrian involvement, though that detail has not been confirmed.

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James Talarico places ‘I voted’ sticker on Lorenzo Salgado’s memorial in Houston in first public appearance since win

HOUSTON – Texas Senator-elect James Talarico made his first public appearance since winning the election by visiting a memorial for Lorenzo Salgado in Houston and placing his “I voted” sticker at the site. In a post shared by Team Talarico HQ on Instagram, the campaign said Talarico...

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Seattle ON Tap

The College Football Playoff Is Doubling in Size, And No. 17 Houston Just Got a New Lease on Life

Ncaaf on gradient background - Created by the Sports On Tap desk | Source : Sports On Tap (team logos property of their respective owners) Get ready for some massive college football news, because the College Football Playoff is officially blowing up to a 24-team field starting in 2027. This isn’t just some rumor, this […]

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November 10th in History: When hurricane impacts reached Southeast Texas

If you think November means cooler temperatures, lower humidity and finally getting to put away the summer wardrobe in Southeast Texas, think again! Our weather history tells a much more interesting story. November 10 brings back memories of coastal flooding, freezing temps, and heat waves. How distant Hurricane Ida made...

Texas · 1d

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In case you missed it. The Chamber’s Taste of the Town celebrated its 37th year with local food and community support.

Yesterday evening, we hosted our 37th Annual Taste of the Town: Passport to Flavor! This event is one of our community’s favorite traditions — a night that brings people together through food, friendship, and fun. But most importantly, Taste of the Town fuels the mission of the Pasadena Chamber: To promote economic development and community growth to ensure the prosperity of Pasadena’s businesses and citizens.

Pasadena, TX · 2d

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Fort Bend County Judge-elect Dexter McCoy reflects on decisive victory

Newly elected Fort Bend County Judge Dexter McCoy is looking ahead to a new chapter in county government following months of political turmoil, legal battles and bitter divisions on Commissioners Court. McCoy, who becomes the first Black person elected to the post, frames the result as residents reclaiming their government...

Fort Bend County, TX · 17h

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Houston-area mom says TEFA private school withdrew her son with autism

HOUSTON – Brianna Ledet was excited when her two boys were approved for Texas Education Freedom Accounts – a program that gives taxpayer dollars to families to put towards their kids’ private and homeschool education. With more than $10,000 in state funding to spend on each of...

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Einstein Bros. Bagels Picks Bellaire Spot Next to Houston's Hyped Trader Joe's

Bellaire is getting a new breakfast spot next year, as Einstein Bros. Bagels plans to open a bakery inside the Bellaire Boulevard Shopping Center, tucked into a first-generation tenant build-out right next to the development's forthcoming Trader Joe's. The bagel chain will occupy Suite 140 at 5130 Bellaire Blvd., according...

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My Neighborhood News

Thanksgiving Dinner 2026 in Richmond and Rosenberg: Where to Order Holiday Meals and Find Restaurants Open Thanksgiving Day

Richmond and Rosenberg families looking for an easier Thanksgiving can find holiday pickup options, locally prepared tamales and traditional turkey dinners at restaurants throughout the Fort Bend County area.

Richmond, TX · 2d

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‘Praying for the best outcome’: Texans who live near data centers hope for change following election

State lawmakers have already begun filing bills to restrict data centers, as the facilities see bipartisan backlash. The Burnetts live next to a data center in Brazoria County that creates a constant hum they've compared to a crawfish boiler or a jet about to take off. They told Houston Public...

Texas · 6h

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Houston council members push to codify Whitmire's new limits on how Houston police work with ICE

Three Houston City Council members are pushing a plan that would codify Mayor John Whitmire's decision Friday to limit how local police interact with federal immigration authorities. The goal, according to Council Members Alejandra Salinas, Edward Pollard and Tiffany Thomas, is to prevent Whitmire or any future mayors from unilaterally...