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Rice University among 30 schools named in federal civil rights complaint over graduate recruitment program

HOUSTON – Houston’s Rice University is among 30 colleges and universities named in a federal civil rights complaint alleging a graduate recruitment program could be helping schools circumvent the U.S. Supreme Court’s ruling against race-based college admissions. The complaint, filed Thursday, Nov. 12, with the U.S. Department...

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She was operated on before she was even born. Now, she’s thriving.

HOUSTON – Camille doesn’t know it yet, but she’s already a fighter. At just 24 weeks in the womb, she underwent a groundbreaking surgery at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston — a procedure that doctors say has never been performed anywhere else in the United States. Today, she’s three months old, hitting every developmental milestone, and giving her parents in Lafayette, Louisiana something they once weren’t sure they’d have: hope.

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Houston electric bills: Half of what you pay now goes to CenterPoint

HOUSTON – Texans are frustrated by rising electricity bills — and some say they are struggling to keep up. “When we moved in in 2019, my bill was never over $200,” Sean Gambini said. “Now the bill is $500, $600, $700 — almost $800.”. Dan...

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7 Texas High Schools With Strong Academic and College Preparation Programs

Texas is home to some of the most academically recognized high schools in the United States. From competitive public magnet programs in Dallas, Houston, and Austin to established private schools, families have several options when looking for strong college-preparatory education. The state offers different educational pathways, including traditional public schools, gifted-and-talented programs, independent private schools, ... Read more

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'Hidden' Houston bar quietly opens its doors and more popular stories

Editor's note: It's time to look back at the top Houston news of the week, from a hidden bar to a new steakhouse. Plus, a historic theater is saved from demolition. Find our most popular stories below, then plan your weekend right here. 1. 'Hidden' Houston bar offers private lockers...

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Owner turning former suburban Waffle Bus into Vietnamese restaurant

They're trading one kind of food for another.

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Houston Girl, 3, Beats Kidney Cancer After Months of Chemo and Surgery

Three-year-old Josey Linsalata celebrated the end of her cancer treatment on November 5, surrounded by family, friends and her care team at a Houston hospital. Testing revealed a Wilms tumor during an illness in May; she subsequently underwent surgery and chemotherapy and is now cancer-free. Josey's celebration took place at...

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Alief, One of Your Own is Coming Home — Tobe Nwigwe is Showing Up for You This Saturday

HOUSTON, Texas – If you grew up in Alief, this one is personal. Grammy-nominated artist, actor, and Alief Elsik High School graduate Tobe Nwigwe is coming back to the neighborhood that raised him — and he wants to meet you. Houston, when is it too early to put...

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EAST TEXAS POLITICS: Longview Republican discusses support for Houston Democrat in House speaker race

TYLER, Texas (KLTV) - State Rep. Jay Dean, R-Longview, joins Blake Holland on this week’s edition of East Texas Politics on East Texas Now as Texas lawmakers begin filing bills for the next legislative session. Dean is one of the Republicans supporting State Rep. Senfronia Thompson, D-Houston, who says...

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What it takes to make the Houston Chronicle’s Top 100 restaurants list

From anonymous visits to careful rankings, here’s how the Chronicle’s food team built its Top 100 list.

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Yogurtland Plans Fifth Houston-Area Shop at Heights Central Station

A new frozen yogurt shop is headed for the Heights, with Yogurtland planning to open inside the Heights Central Station development at 1051 Heights Blvd., Suite 120, in the first quarter of 2027. The opening would mark the self-serve chain's fifth location in the Greater Houston region. A Mixed-Use Development.

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Taste of Texas makes Restaurant Business’ 2026 Top 100 Independents list

You can't say that it doesn't do well for itself.

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Texas Animal Control Called About Sick Alligator, Finds Something Else Entirely

A call about a sick alligator in a Houston-area neighborhood ended with a surprise: the apparently distressed reptile was actually an inflatable pool float that had gotten loose. Sugar Land Animal Services sent Animal Services Officer Perez to investigate. From a distance, the supposed alligator looked convincing enough to raise concern, but closer inspection revealed the mix-up. The department shared the encounter on Facebook Thursday. Officers got a laugh out of the discovery, but emphasized that they take every report of distressed wildlife seriously. Their advice: keep a safe distance from wildlife that appears sick or injured and call experts. Real alligators inhabit Fort Bend County and are most active between April and July. The city says alligators typically avoid humans. Residents should notify authorities about alligators in roadways, approaching people along the water, or repeatedly following boats. Sugar Land Animal Services can relocate nuisance alligators measuring less than four feet long. Officers assess larger alligators to determine what guidance to provide.

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NAACP Brings Hollywood to Houston, But Venue and Schedule Details Clash

Aspiring filmmakers, actors and writers across Houston have a rare shot this weekend at sitting across the table from working Hollywood professionals. The NAACP Hollywood Bureau is bringing its Be in the Biz initiative to the city on Saturday, November 14, 2026, for a full day of programming built to connect local creative talent with industry insiders who rarely make the trip to Texas.

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Texas HIV Groups Lose $29.2 Million After CDC Grant Expires

Source: James Gathany, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention / Wikimedia Commons. The federal government has cut $29.2 million from Texas health organizations that test people for HIV in their communities, ending a five-year grant that made Texas the program's largest state beneficiary. The Texas Tribune reports that the Centers...

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Severe Storm Risk Expands to San Antonio and Bexar County Sunday as Hail and Gusty Winds Threaten Victoria, Houston, and Corpus Christi

TEXAS — The Level 1 out of 5 severe storm outlook for Sunday has been expanded to include Bexar County and the San Antonio area. The risk remains isolated, but a few strong to severe storms could develop from Sunday morning into the afternoon. Damaging wind gusts and hail are the main hazards with any storm that turns strong.

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A Houston Couple's 3-Month-Old Spent 9 Hours at the Airport on His First Trip Before the Ground Stop Canceled Their Flight

A Houston couple's 3-month-old spent 9 hours at Bush Airport on Nov. 13 before the nationwide FAA ground stop canceled the family's flight to Orlando.

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'This is a big problem': Southwest Houston residents frustrated by recurring water outages

Residents in the Parkside subdivision in southwest Houston say they are relieved their water is back on, but worry the outages aren't over.

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Houston families welcome children home at Harris County National Adoption Day

Twenty families and 24 children gathered at a superhero-themed Harris County courthouse celebration Friday to make their adoptions official and begin a new chapter together.