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Supporters race to save Houston's historic Garden Oaks Theater from demolition

Supporters are racing to save Houston's historic Garden Oaks Theater from demolition, with a July 30 deadline to raise funds ...

Ella Langley joins music royalty with 'insane' milestone for 'Choosin' Texas'

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas" tied a Billboard Hot 100 record with 14 weeks at No. 1, matching Mariah Carey and Whitney ...

Meet Kate Upton’s Two Kids With Husband Justin Verlander, Who ‘Melt Her Heart’

Kate Upton is the ultimate model mom. The former Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover girl and actress shares two children with ...

Feds seize hundreds of drones, prosecute pilots over World Cup flights

Federal officials seized over 700 drones at World Cup venues and are prosecuting 300 pilots for flight violations.

TopGolf sued by multiple people who were hit in the head with errant clubs

Exclusive: Attorney Robert Rice told The Independent, ‘It’s tough when you go to enjoy practicing your golf swing and [you] ...

Sip & Shop, Concert on the Water: 4 Lake Houston-area events to attend this weekend, July 24-26

Visit the Lake Houston Brewery in Huffman to attend the Crosby-Huffman Chamber of Commerce’s Concert on the Water. The ...

As a toddler, he met Astros legends. Now he's club's 1st-round pick

This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...

Even in July, Mike Elko can't avoid questions about Aggies-Longhorns rivalry - even from a chlid

Mike Elko's visit with the Houston Texas A&M Club was highlighted by a young fan's question about - what else - whether the Aggies will break through against Texas.

Tragedy in Hollywood: Kaylee Hottle Dies in Fatal Car Crash at Only 18 Years Old

Kaylee Hottle, the 18‑year‑old actress who won attention for her role as Jia in the Godzilla x Kong films, died after a car crash in Maryland on the morning of July 21, her father confirmed.

10 back-to-school giveaway events going on in the Houston area

Verizon is having back to school give aways at several locations in the Houston area. (Courtesy Verizon) Check out several back-to-school events happening around Houston. This list is not ...

Where does Texas Tech rank in the Big 12 in acceptance rate rankings?

Late July is here, and college football fans are having fun comparing each school's academics, acceptance rate, and more this ...

University of Houston may cut 40% of core requirement classes in response to GOP law. See the list.

Potential cuts include “Intro to Global Climate Change,” “Black Liberation Theology,” “Introduction to Women’s Studies” and ...

University of Houston joins Texas push to become a nuclear energy powerhouse

The University of Houston is joining a statewide campaign to turn Texas into a hub for next-generation nuclear power as ...

More Texas communities are taking a stand against data centers. Here's how lawmakers are responding.

As surveys show widespread concern about data centers in Texas, local leaders and legislators have called for restrictions on new projects across the state.

Funeral services for late Houston Texans co-founder Janice McNair

Public visitation and funeral services have been announced for late Houston Texans Co-Founder and Senior Chair Janice S. McNair.

As a toddler, he met Astros legends. Now he's club's 1st-round pick

This story was excerpted from Brian McTaggart’s Astros Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And ...

New $18.8 Million NIH Grant Accelerates Chronic Disease Research at the University of Houston

The University of Houston has received an $18.8 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to launch an innovative ...

Outrage and free speech debates follow “Congratudolences” cake stunt directed at late Senator Lindsey Graham

INDIANA — Federal and state lawmakers are demanding that Indiana University terminate an adjunct law professor after she ...

Rice University names new business building after Houston philanthropists Asha and Farid Virani

A Houston couple is being honored by Rice University. The school named its new business building Virani Hall after Asha and ...

JERA Signs MOU With Rice University to Advance Energy Innovation

JERA Co., Inc. today announced that its U.S. subsidiary, JERA Americas Inc., has entered into a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with William Marsh Rice University, a comprehensive research ...

From Pleasantville to the World Cup: Iowa announcer finds global stage

Heather Jordan, a Pleasantville native, served as the stadium announcer for seven World Cup matches in Houston.

Britain’s new prime minister has a notable Austin connection

Britain’s new prime minister signed a Friendship City agreement with Austin little more than a year before taking office.