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Marty Yates not only made it on time, but won his semifinal event.
03/23/2025

Marty Yates not only made it on time, but won his semifinal event.

Calf roper Marty Yates rode horseback around Houston traffic to make it to his Houston rodeo semifinal event.

A YouTuber (and his duck) earned a lifetime ban from Buc-ee's
03/23/2025

A YouTuber (and his duck) earned a lifetime ban from Buc-ee's

Justin Wood has taken his duck to Chuck E. Cheese and a Tesla store. But police arrived at a Tennessee Buc-ee's to handle the feathery creature.

The three adjacent properties are set in an exclusive island community.
03/23/2025

The three adjacent properties are set in an exclusive island community.

The property—three lots that can be sold together for $25.5 million or as a set of just two for $19 million—belongs to Mike Rypka, founder of Torchy's Tacos.

Buc-ee's is hitting pause on a new store. Is it because of backlash?
03/23/2025

Buc-ee's is hitting pause on a new store. Is it because of backlash?

Buc-ee's chain has halted plans for Colorado expansion, citing a "technical issue" in its decision to pull its application for annexation.

Will this be the year that Jeremy Peña bounces back?
03/23/2025

Will this be the year that Jeremy Peña bounces back?

The former World Series MVP will take on greater responsibility on, off the field.

Revised wording after governor's veto last session.
03/23/2025

Revised wording after governor's veto last session.

The Texas House of Representatives Natural Resources Committee held a hearing this week to consider a new bill that would create a special Ike D**e account.

Notorious former Texans quarterback engaged to former Miss Teen Houston
03/23/2025

Notorious former Texans quarterback engaged to former Miss Teen Houston

Former Houston Texans QB Deshaun Watson and his longtime girlfriend are ready to tie the knot.

One of Houston's most anticipated restaurants was 10 years in the making!
03/23/2025

One of Houston's most anticipated restaurants was 10 years in the making!

Chef Shawn Gawle, who boasts an impressive Michelin Star background, is opening a Heights restaurant that wants to be more approachable than others.

Should the Astros bring up Cam Smith early? Jeff Bagwell says he needs to prove himself:
03/23/2025

Should the Astros bring up Cam Smith early? Jeff Bagwell says he needs to prove himself:

Houston's Hall of Fame slugger has clear-eyed advice for the franchise's new top prospect.

To the car of women twerking on Houston’s scariest highway— why?
03/23/2025

To the car of women twerking on Houston’s scariest highway— why?

To the shock of their fellow drivers, a car stopped in the middle of a busy Texas highway for an unexpected dance session.

Have you seen coyotes in your neighborhood? Here's why.
03/22/2025

Have you seen coyotes in your neighborhood? Here's why.

Houston area residents are reporting more sightings of coyotes in neighborhoods.

"No amount of cleaning makes this not gross": Uncomfortable "p**p on carpet" experience ruins Galveston cruise
03/22/2025

"No amount of cleaning makes this not gross": Uncomfortable "p**p on carpet" experience ruins Galveston cruise

Plumbing pressure issues aboard a recent voyage of the Disney Magic cruise ship led to an uncomfortable 'p**p on carpet' experience for several passengers.

About 93 demonstrations were held across the country.
03/22/2025

About 93 demonstrations were held across the country.

Protestors showed their support for national parks in San Antonio, Texas, during Saturday's 'Protect our Parks' demonstration.

SXSW will look a lot different next year
03/22/2025

SXSW will look a lot different next year

Construction at the Austin Convention Center is displacing the annual March festival and forcing SXSW organizers to rethink its lineup.

A Houston woman says the iconic West Coast rap label defrauded her 20 years ago
03/22/2025

A Houston woman says the iconic West Coast rap label defrauded her 20 years ago

A woman filed a lawsuit in a federal court in Houston against Death Row Records after never receiving the $100 million that was owed from a previous ruling.

Who's in, who's out? Here's what the Astros' final bullpen might look like:
03/22/2025

Who's in, who's out? Here's what the Astros' final bullpen might look like:

As Spring Training comes to a close, who has the best shot at cracking a bullpen spot on the roster?

New Houstonian Alix Earle's soda brand just got gobbled up by PepsiCo:
03/22/2025

New Houstonian Alix Earle's soda brand just got gobbled up by PepsiCo:

PepsiCo announced plans to buy popular prebiotic soda brand Poppi for $1.95 billion on Monday, March 17.

🦜 People from across the country are competing to see this rare bird in Texas
03/22/2025

🦜 People from across the country are competing to see this rare bird in Texas

Birders from across the country are trying to get a chance to see a rare Amur Stonechat in Texas.

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