Shape Up HoustonCultureMap HoustonShape Up Houston is hoping to do just what its name states: To shape this city up. The nonprofit organization, founded in 2012 by business executive and … Read More

Chase ends in deadly crash near IAHChron.comThe pursuit lasted almost 30 minutes, ending when the Nissan left the Sam Houston Tollway and went north on JFK. Within seconds, the driver … Read More

KPRC HoustonCRASH WAS TAKEN TO THE HOSPITAL WITH CRITICAL INJURIES. A CHAOTIC SCENE IN SOUTHWEST HOUSTON AS FIREFIGHTERS WORKED TO CONTROL A MASSIVE APARTMENT FIRE, POLICE WERE CALLED IN TO … Read More

KPRC HoustonA Texas gun rights advocacy group plans to hold a walk Saturday in Houston’s historically African-American Fifth Ward. Members of Open Carry Texas told Local 2 Investigates that they … Read More

County may try to sell more Astrodome seatsChron.comHouston Oilers player John Schuhmacher autographs a replica Oilers sign during the auction and sale of Astrodome items at Reliant Center Saturday, Nov. … Read More

KPRC HoustonPictures posted on Twitter Monday night and Tuesday morning show something floating through the skies over the Houston area. In one, a circular object appears to hover. In another … Read More

SW Houston apartment fire out, but extensive damage leftChron.comHouston Fire Department says 16 units battling a three alarm fire at a southwest Houston apartment complex have successfully contained the blaze. … Read More

KPRC HoustonTexas-based energy company Apache Corp. says it believes the carjack-slaying of one of its supervisors in the western Egyptian desert was an isolated incident. Spokesman Bill Mintz didn’t provide … Read More

KPRC HoustonA financial coordinator at a Houston clinic who used another person’s name and Social Security number to get the job faces up to 25 years in prison for fraud. … Read More

KHOUThe shooting happened on Lomax Street on Houston’s north side in the early-morning hours. The victim was shot four times. He was listed in critical but stable condition. Officers said … Read More

The Times-Picayune – NOLA.comIn one of its best non-conference weekends of next season and over the last several years, LSU will take on Baylor, Houston and Nebraska over three days … Read More

HPD: Man found behind home with at least 4 gunshot woundsKPRC HoustonJOIN US LIVE LATER ON IN THE NEWSCAST WITH MORE ON THAT STORY. ALSO NEW THIS MORNING, POLICE ARE … Read More

KHOU… in a northeast Houston dentist’s office. (Photo: KHOU). CONNECT 7 TWEETLINKEDINCOMMENTEMAILMORE. HOUSTON — Houston police said four men were taken into custody after burglary suspects smashed a hole into … Read More

Big Lake incorporation effort creates conflict with Houston annexation plansAnchorage Daily NewsKnikatnu last year started the process of having the parcel annexed into Houston because of “potential for preferred zoning” … Read More

Houston ChronicleDozens of recording artists were born in Houston, or grew up around here, or made their name here. You know them: Beyoncé, Destiny’s Child, ZZ Top, Kenny Rogers, Lyle … Read More

KHOUPORTLAND, Texas – A frantic call from a mother led area police and sheriffs deputies on a search for an underage girl from Houston, who was being held against her … Read More

FOXSports.comHOUSTON (AP) Ryan Fitzpatrick stepped back and telegraphed a pass that cornerback Brandon Harris intercepted along the sideline in a team drill on Monday. Coach Bill O’Brien immediately replaced Fitzpatrick … Read More

With leased space, proposed Houston Bicycle Museum is on a rollChron.comMercian King of Mercia: Custom built for Don Ford for Houston Bicycle Club rides and touring, utilizing the rare triple … Read More

Latin PostThe Houston biopic is expected to focus mainly on the singer’s life in the early-to-mid ’90s, highlighting her rise to super-stardom involving her singing career and her acting performance … Read More

ABC NewsAuthorities say six people have been killed, including a family of four, when an SUV speeding from police struck another vehicle southeast of Houston. Dickinson police Capt. Jay Jaekel … Read More

MiamiHerald.com(SportsNetwork.com) – Lefty Tommy Milone makes his first start with Minnesota since coming over in a July trade when the Twins visit Minute Maid Park on Monday night for the … Read More

Chron.com (blog)One other note about temperature: Houston still hasn’t had a 100-degree day yet this year, and we’re about a month late for that in the city. Houston hasn’t gone … Read More

Houston Restaurant Weeks’ tipping debate: And why most waitresses & waiters …CultureMap HoustonHouston Restaurant Weeks is in full swing. One of the greatest things to happen on the Houston dining … Read More

MLSsoccer.comThe bounces did not go the way of the Houston Dynamo Sunday night and not just because of the turf at Century Link Field. In a relatively even game, it … Read More

Houston energy company worker killed in EgyptKHOUHOUSTON (AP) – An American employee of Houston-based energy company Apache Corp was killed last week in an apparent carjacking in the western Egyptian … Read More

azcentral.comOn the three returns, Houston started possessions at its 18-, 13- and 16-yard lines. Defensively, the Cardinals stymied the Texans’ starters, and inside linebacker Kevin Minter tipped a pass that … Read More

Closed plant in SE Houston still concerns nearby residentsKTRK-TVThe CES Environmental Systems plant closed down years ago but residents living nearby feel the plant is still a public danger. Holding … Read More