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What’s Your Texas? McDonald’s Serves Up State Pride With New Texas Meal

McDonald’s Texas Meal brings Texas pride to the table with seven collectible regional cups, including a Houston design, plus the return of Spicy Chicken McNuggets.

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Houston Christian University to Launch New Artificial Intelligence Degree in 2027

Houston Christian University is expanding its academic offerings to prepare students for careers in one of the fastest-growing areas of technology

Houston Christian University will launch a Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence in Fall 2027, preparing Houston-area students for careers in AI, machine learning, cybersecurity and other emerging technology fields.

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Commissioner Ellis, Experts, Advocates and First Responders Call on Harris County to Invest Additional $4.5 Million for Effective Community Safety Strategies

Georgetown Law-backed report makes the case for expanding prevention programs that save lives, taxpayer dollars and first-responder time.

What if public safety started before the crisis? Harris County is weighing a $4.5 million boost for programs designed to prevent violence, support survivors and connect residents with help

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IACCGH Connects Business Across Borders and Beyond at 2026 Houston Gala

Houston and India celebrate 27 years of trade, leadership and opportunity.

Houston’s Indo-American business community came together for a night of big honors, powerful connections and a look at where Houston–India commerce goes next.

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HCC Strikes a Golden Note: Mariachi Águilas de Oro Makes Historic Houston Debut

Houston City College’s first mariachi ensemble takes center stage, blending culture, student success and a proud new Golden Eagle tradition.

Houston City College’s newest student ensemble just made history at the Wortham Theater Center—and this golden debut is only the beginning

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Eight Giant Mexican Folk-Art Creatures Are Taking Over Discovery Green This Fall

Houston gets a colorful dose of Mexican folklore, art and culture starting September 15

Eight towering Mexican folk-art sculptures are coming to Discovery Green September 15 through October 18, offering Houstonians a colorful way to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month through art, folklore and culture.

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The Health Museum Brings Black Maternal Health Into Focus With ‘Call Me Mother’

Immersive Houston exhibition explores pregnancy, loss, birth complications and healing through art, research and personal stories

The Health Museum’s Call Me Mother exhibition uses art, poetry and personal stories to examine Black maternal health disparities, pregnancy loss, birth complications and healing in Houston.

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Anonymous act of kindness gives Vietnam veteran back the uniform he once thought was gone forever

A Vietnam veteran’s decades-old regret touched a Maryland couple so deeply, they quietly stepped in to give him back a piece of the Marine he once was.

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DA Brian Middleton Drives Down Crime In Fort Bend County

As Fort Bend nears one million residents, DA Brian Middleton points to falling crime, strong partnerships and accountable justice as proof that safety and fairness can advance together.

Fort Bend County’s top prosecutor says crime is falling—but his broader vision for public safety, accountability and a rapidly growing county is drawing attention.

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Germany blames Russia for drone attack on Leipzig airport

Germany is accusing Russia of involvement in a foiled explosive-drone attack at one of Europe’s busiest cargo airports—raising fresh fears of escalating hybrid warfare.

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All ICE agents in the field expected to have body cameras by the end of September, Mullin says

ICE agents could soon be wearing body cameras in the field, as Homeland Security says the long-awaited rollout is expected by the end of September.

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‘We’re in charge’: Vietnam veteran brothers find a new way to serve on the golf course

Two Vietnam veteran brothers traded Army uniforms for golf course starters—but their decades of leadership and sibling rivalry are still making an impact at the first tee.

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Global bonds sell off as Middle East conflict escalates, further stoking inflation fears

Global bond yields are surging to decades-high levels as war, rising oil prices and inflation fears threaten to make borrowing even more expensive.

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Inexpensive new cars are becoming tougher and tougher to find

The $25,000 new car is disappearing fast—so how did SUVs costing $40,000 to $80,000 become the new normal for American buyers?

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USPS whistleblower describes new plans for voting by mail hidden from the public

A new whistleblower report is raising alarms over USPS’ mail-ballot verification system, warning that technical failures could leave thousands of ballots undelivered.

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A 30-year wait for justice in Tupac’s killing ends with a murder conviction in under 3 hours

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s murder, a jury needed less than three hours to deliver a historic guilty verdict—but the case may not be over yet.

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Duane “Keffe D” Davis found guilty in Tupac Shakur’s murder, three decades later

Nearly 30 years after Tupac Shakur’s death, a jury has finally delivered a guilty verdict—but the man convicted says he plans to appeal.

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FTC sues Amazon, alleging it overcharged advertisers

Amazon is facing a major FTC lawsuit accusing the retail giant of secretly driving up ad costs for 1.2 million businesses—could those billions have hit consumers too?

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A “Day of Labor” With Heart: Dwight Boykins’ Seniors Assistance Fund Returns Labor Day Weekend to Serve Five Houston Seniors

This Labor Day weekend, Houston volunteers will roll up their sleeves to beautify five seniors’ homes and continue a community tradition of service, dignity and neighborly care.

This Labor Day, Houston volunteers are trading backyard barbecues for hard work—giving five local seniors a helping hand and a fresh start at home.