TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashes
Read full article: TxDOT, UIL launch statewide ‘Saved by the Belt’ challenge after 132 unbuckled teens killed in Texas crashesTxDOT and the UIL are calling on Texas teens to take the “Saved by the Belt” pledge after 132 unbuckled young people died in crashes in 2024.
We’ve leveled up our voter guides to help Texans make informed decisions
Read full article: We’ve leveled up our voter guides to help Texans make informed decisionsOur newsroom is trying new things to help Texans vote with confidence this spring. We want to demystify the process, the candidates and the offices of this year’s Texas primaries.
‘I have a narcotics-smelling horse’: Suspect takes off running after Lubbock officer’s comment on drug-detecting horse
Read full article: ‘I have a narcotics-smelling horse’: Suspect takes off running after Lubbock officer’s comment on drug-detecting horseIn a video the Lubbock Police Department describes as “the most Texan video you’ll see today”, officers chased down a fleeing suspect who ran after being questioned about whether or not he had narcotics.
South Padre Island officials worried about FEMA’s potential disaster spending cuts
Read full article: South Padre Island officials worried about FEMA’s potential disaster spending cutsThe Trump administration is proposing limits to the recreational facilities — including beaches — that are eligible for federal assistance.
Melissa Radke celebrates the southern women who made us in her new book ‘Chicken Fried Women’
Read full article: Melissa Radke celebrates the southern women who made us in her new book ‘Chicken Fried Women’She's tackling everything from big hair to big feelings-and no one's safe, not even her mom. Author, speaker, and social media sensation Melissa Radke is here with the details on the her new book, Chicken Fried Women now available!
Learn how to make holiday centerpiece from award-winning florist Ace Berry
Read full article: Learn how to make holiday centerpiece from award-winning florist Ace BerryWe're talking flower power this holiday season.Award-winning florist Ace Berry of "Ace in Full Bloom" taught Houston Life co-host Tessa Barrera and correspondent Mel Camp how to transform evergreens into a masterpiece. Plus, how his Friday night flowers class can turn your evening into a blooming good time!
Houston’s sneezing season is here, but relief is on the way if you’re suffering from allergies
Read full article: Houston’s sneezing season is here, but relief is on the way if you’re suffering from allergiesMother Nature once again spreads her seasonal assault on our senses, but there is relief in sight!
‘He’s played in the league for 8 years!’ Former Texans star JJ Watt criticizes NFL for suspending LB Denzel Perryman
Read full article: ‘He’s played in the league for 8 years!’ Former Texans star JJ Watt criticizes NFL for suspending LB Denzel PerrymanWith Houston Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman suspended after repeated violations of player safety protocols, one former Houston Texan says he’s not too happy about the result.
Look up your representatives in the Tribune’s elected officials directory
Read full article: Look up your representatives in the Tribune’s elected officials directoryLook up information about every statewide elected official, every member of the Texas Legislature and every Texan in Congress and see who represents you.
Last-minute summer road trip: Visit the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus Christi
Read full article: Last-minute summer road trip: Visit the Texas State Aquarium in Corpus ChristiTechnically, summer starts June 21 and ends Sept. 22. But for most people, the season actually begins on Memorial Day weekend and ends with the arrival of Labor Day. Meaning, the finals days of summer are upon us and there are only a handful of weekends between now and Sept. 5 to get out of the house and soak up the last rays of summertime sunshine.
🔒 HOUSTON TEXANS DRAFT PROSPECTS: 1-on-1 with Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton
Read full article: 🔒 HOUSTON TEXANS DRAFT PROSPECTS: 1-on-1 with Notre Dame’s Kyle HamiltonAs the Houston Texans prepare for the NFL Draft on Thursday, KPRC 2's Chancellor Johnson goes 1-on-1 with a potential future Texan, Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton.
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You should be concerned about this survey finding on the best barbecue cities in the U.S. (Spoiler alert: none are in Texas)
Read full article: You should be concerned about this survey finding on the best barbecue cities in the U.S. (Spoiler alert: none are in Texas)This latest survey finding from Chef’s Pencil should concern you as a Texan.
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‘JJ Watt the turtle’ released into the wild in epic effort to save species in Houston area
Read full article: ‘JJ Watt the turtle’ released into the wild in epic effort to save species in Houston areaAn alligator-snapping turtle nicknamed after the former Houston Texans star was released in the wild last Thursday.
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Texans head coach reiterates commitment to Deshaun Watson
Read full article: Texans head coach reiterates commitment to Deshaun WatsonFILE - In this Dec. 27, 2020, file photo, Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson throws a pass during an NFL football game against the Cincinnati Bengals in Houston. New Houston Texans coach David Culley reiterated Thursday, March 11, 2021, that the team has no intention of trading Watson, despite the star quarterbacks request to be dealt. (AP Photo/Matt Patterson, File)HOUSTON – Houston Texans new head coach David Culley held a press conference Thursday on what was supposed to be scouting combine talk. “I don’t know about him not wanting to be a Houston Texan, what I hear from the outside. “Well, he’s a Houston Texan.
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Houston Texans players partner with local plumbing company to provide free repairs
Read full article: Houston Texans players partner with local plumbing company to provide free repairsHOUSTON – A trio of Houston Texans has teamed up with a local plumber to provide free repairs after last month’s winter freeze. Former Houston Texan Chester Pitts, along with Texans Whitney Mercilus and Justin Reid, has donated $30,000 to fix homes throughout Houston. Amaro is a plumber and noticed many of the people who reached out to him for repairs could not afford to pay for the job. [Chester] did tell me he would reach back out,” said Amaro, owner of Superior Plumbing Solutions LLC. Ad“We linked up: me, Whit, and Justin and we were like hey this is something we can do,” Pitts said.
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Braves 1 win from WS after 10-2 win over Dodgers in NLCS G4
Read full article: Braves 1 win from WS after 10-2 win over Dodgers in NLCS G4(AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez)ARLINGTON, Texas – Marcell Ozuna and the Atlanta Braves turned things around in a hurry, and now are one win from ending a two-decade World Series drought. Atlanta will try to reach its first World Series since 1999 when it plays Game 5 Friday night. Ozuna went even deeper in the seventh, a 434-foot shot to straightaway center. Wilson became the third-youngest pitcher to allow one or no hits over at least six innings in a postseason game. He had one of the Dodgers’ postseason record five on Wednesday night.
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3 takeaways from Watson, Watt as Texans prepare for Ravens
Read full article: 3 takeaways from Watson, Watt as Texans prepare for RavensHOUSTON – One of the Houston Texan’s worst losses of 2019 came from the Baltimore Ravens, a 41-7 blowout at the hands of MVP Lamar Jackson. Coming off a loss last week to the defending Super Bowl Champions Kansas City Chiefs, the Texans need to find a way to match up better with the Ravens. Quarterback Deshaun Watson and defensive end J.J. Watt spoke to media on Zoom on Wednesday. They do a good job of creating different pressures up front, doing a different variety of blitzes, keeping you on your toes. Will it be different when you make a big play or when there’s a touchdown or something and there’s no excitement or cheer from the crowd?
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Megan Thee Stallion says she was shot, expects to recover
Read full article: Megan Thee Stallion says she was shot, expects to recoverFILE - In this Aug. 26, 2019 file photo, Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the MTV Video Music Awards in Newark, N.J.. The rapper says she was shot multiple times, but expects to fully recover. The 25-year-old said in an Instagram post Wednesday that she had gunshot wounds from a crime committed against her Sunday with the intent to harm her and feels lucky to be alive. (Photo by Charles Sykes/Invision/AP, File)LOS ANGELES – Rapper Megan Thee Stallion said Wednesday that she was shot multiple times on Sunday, but expects to fully recover. He had no comment on Pete's Instagram post, but said it has been pointed out to the detectives in the case, who are looking into it.
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Only in Texas: 5 relatable ‘People from Texas be like’ memes
Read full article: Only in Texas: 5 relatable ‘People from Texas be like’ memesTexans are normally stereotyped for being real country and getting to school and work by horse, but we know that isn’t the case. Here are five memes about people from Texas that are actually true:The weather here is confusing...People from Texas be like: “It was just sunny and 80 this morning” pic.twitter.com/BZ0CiAcQ5v — David Mejia (@david9mejia11) December 8, 2017Don’t Mess with Texas! People from Texas be like: pic.twitter.com/yC9xs242Ko — VT (@Trippple_C) February 6, 2020This is true. people from texas be like: https://t.co/W6ViNTUX0i — Sarah Remelius (@SarahRemelius) October 14, 2018We love the cost of living here. People from Texas be like, this is only 20 dollars a month https://t.co/UzEKQ2kUl7 — Florida Man (@ItsSwayBro) May 16, 2018And, we won’t ever let you forget it.
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