Woodforest Charitable Foundation awarded $6.7 million to 232 nonprofit organizations in 2026, including $3.3 million presented to 55 local and regional charities serving Montgomery and Harris counties during its recent annual charity partner distributions luncheon held May 6 at The Woodlands Wate...
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Houston’s summer pattern is not going anywhere, but rain chances are about to become a bigger part of the forecast.For the next couple of days, we will continue to see typical July heat with afternoon highs in the mid-to-upper 90s and heat index values in the triple digits. A few scattered shower...
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
The Anaheim Ducks have matched the Philadelphia Flyers' offer sheet for center Leo Carlsson, keeping their rising young star at an extraordinary cost.The Ducks announced their decision Thursday on the 21-year-old Carlsson, who is now the NHL's highest-paid player under the five-year, $90 million ...
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday.
A fast-spreading invasive insect is raising new concerns for Texas ranchers as experts warn it could threaten millions of acres of pastureland that support the state’s cattle industry.The pasture mealybug, first confirmed in Texas in 2025, has now been found in 70 counties and continues spreading...
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A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States.
Celebrities across the entertainment industry mourned the death of Bonnie Tyler at age 75, expressing affection and admiration for the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star.The singer, best-known for her chart-topping power ballad “Total Eclipse of the Heart,” died unexpectedly in a ho...
Saharan dust will cut Thursday's rain chance down to just 20%, but we have increased rain chances for this weekend and early next week.
Woodforest Charitable Foundation awarded $6.7 million to 232 nonprofit organizations in 2026, including $3.3 million presented to 55 local and regional charities serving Montgomery and Harris counties during its recent annual charity partner distributions luncheon held May 6 at The Woodlands Wate...
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate drew closer this week to 6.5%, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers. The benchmark 30-year fixed rate mortgage rate rose to 6.49% from 6.43% last week, mortgage buyer Freddie Mac said Thursday. One year ago, the average rate was 6.72%.When...
Lorenzo Salgado's family was photographed with DA Sean Teare following the shooting of their father by an ICE agent on Tuesday
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The Texans have made it to the playoffs three years in a row under the leadership of coach DeMeco Ryans.With Super Bowl ambitions and a strong desire to advance further in the postseason after losing each of the past three seasons in the AFC divisional round, the Texans are set to open training c...
There is a warning about a surge in cases of a stomach parasite linked to produce, as the CDC is monitoring cases in at least 18 states
Tadej Pogacar produced a tremendous solo ride on the iconic Col du Tourmalet on Thursday to earn a 23rd Tour de France stage victory, reclaim control of the race and sap his rivals' morale after just six days of racing.Pogacar, who first wore the yellow jersey after winning at Les Angles earlier ...
Deputies said they're investigating a deadly crash involving a pickup and a dump truck near Bammel Road on Thursday.
Launching an artificial intelligence tool to take notes and summarize important information from a virtual meeting can be alluring. Seconds after one of the agents attends an hour-long video conference, it can deliver a recap of key points and outline a to-do list for all the participants. But th...
North Houston’s City Place isn’t winding down the summer fun just yet, even though school is about to be back in session for most area families. The plaza will offer plenty of options for late-summer action and relaxing ways to beat the heat. Set against the waterfront backdrop of City Place Park...
Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court Thursday of law enforcement officials interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
Interfaith of The Woodlands is excited to launch its annual Kits 4 Kids School Supplies Assistance Program, a community-wide effort dedicated to helping local students begin the school year prepared, confident, and ready to learn. Each year, Interfaith provides school supplies to more than 2,000 ...
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting.
A fire broke out at a shoe factory in the eastern Chinese province of Fujian on Thursday, killing 28 people, the official Xinhua News Agency said.Chinese President Xi Jinping demanded “an all-out search and rescue effort," urging a swift investigation of the incident and “strictly hold those resp...
Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City.
Democrats in Maine began jockeying Thursday to become the new candidate for a pivotal U.S. Senate seat after progressive nominee Graham Platner announced he will withdraw from the race after a sexual assault allegation.Democrats need to pick a candidate to replace Platner on the ballot by July 27...
For most fans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the calf scramble lasts only a few exciting moments. For Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks, it marked the beginning of a months-long journey.After winning the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo calf scramble, Marks earned the oppor...
The Woodlands Township continues to create healthier habitats for pollinators while enhancing the beauty of community parks through partnerships and environmental stewardship. In May, The Woodlands Township Environmental Services Department welcomed 14 volunteers from Critter Control to Wendtwood...
Karolina Muchova ended Coco Gauff’s run at Wimbledon in a drama-filled tiebreaker to reach the final on Thursday.Muchova won 6-2, 1-6, 7-6 (10) to become the fourth Czech woman in the last six years to reach the championship match of the grass-court Grand Slam.“It was such a big fight,” Muchova s...
Bonnie Tyler died "unexpectedly" in a hospital in Portugal where she was being treated for an illness, her family said Thursday
A woman was killed in a major crash Thursday morning near Bammel Road and Greenbrook Drive in northwest Harris County, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Mark Herman.Deputies responded to the crash and found a man and woman inside one of the vehicles involved.Baker Hughes closing ...
New York-based home repairs contractor Handyma'am weaves skilled handiwork with community building.
Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It’s almost a calling. With every film, he’s pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles. A student of Hollywood history, the Osc...
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion just announced their updated 2026 Concert Season, with more shows still to come. This Friday, join The Pavilion for the Movie & Dance: Encanto with Live Ballet Folklórico. Before the movie begins, enjoy free family-friendly activities and crafts in the plaza. I...
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.Pulisic has a bone bruise and a microfracture of his tibia and fibula, the U.S. Soccer Federation said Thursday. The diagnosis was made after an X-ray and MR...
Veteran journalist Katie Couric is opening up about a recent health scare
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
The Trump administration is taking steps to amend one of the longest-running U.S. foreign policy designations by removing Syria from the State Sponsors of Terrorism list.
A former Olympic canoe racer pleaded not guilty Thursday to charges that he deliberately damaged the recently renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool, a case his attorneys and other critics of the Trump administration have called politically motivated.
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