Houston community demands action at City Hall, one week after ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Read full article: Houston community demands action at City Hall, one week after ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado AraujoTensions ran high at Houston City Hall Tuesday as dozens of community members demanded more action from city leaders, one week after an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in case
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week highlights higher rates of postpartum depression, anxiety among Black mothers
Read full article: Black Maternal Mental Health Week highlights higher rates of postpartum depression, anxiety among Black mothersBlack Maternal Mental Health Week, observed July 19-25, is drawing attention to the mental health challenges Black mothers face during pregnancy, childbirth and the postpartum period, as advocates push for better access to care and support.
Houston area families now spend more than $22,000 a year to raise one child, study says
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ICE orders officers to stop vehicle pursuits nationwide amid Houston and Maine shootings
Read full article: ICE orders officers to stop vehicle pursuits nationwide amid Houston and Maine shootingsU.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has reportedly issued a nationwide directive ordering officers to stop pursuing people in vehicles following two fatal ICE shootings in the past nine days.
Texas Rangers not investigating ICE fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, cite no federal or local request
Read full article: Texas Rangers not investigating ICE fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, cite no federal or local requestTexas Rangers say they have not been asked, by federal or local authorities, to investigate the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Willowbrook Mall to enforce temporary youth curfew this Saturday amid concerns over potential disruptive gatherings
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Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Pass is back after 6 years. Here’s how to get one in Houston
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Public viewing set for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, man killed in ICE shooting in Houston
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16-year-old critically injured after possible shootout in Houston's Montrose area
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Suspect arrested after woman says she was attacked, sexually assaulted along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 says
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Grand jury indicts man accused of killing repairman in Humble in second, unrelated murder case
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Armed robbery investigation underway at Louetta Road Exxon, suspects flee toward I-45
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Dozens of Texas counties working on plans to install flood warning sirens
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After half-century on death row, Houston man gets life
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Think your water bill is wrong? KPRC 2 Investigates is collecting Houston-area bills
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He wasted millions in Houston. Now he’s running Flint’s housing authority — and making more money than ever
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8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
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Federal appeals court ends a decades-old school desegregation order in Louisiana
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HISD moving forward with special education restructuring as TEA investigation into complaints continues
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DEA, families to host Walk for Lives event in Houston to raise fentanyl awareness
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Stephen F. Austin State University to close child care center due to budget constraints
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Houston-Area Back-to-School Drive: Catholic Charities collecting school supplies for students in need through Aug. 7
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Faculty groups sue to block Texas Tech rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation
Read full article: Faculty groups sue to block Texas Tech rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientationThe lawsuit asks a federal judge to halt the restrictions as discriminatory, improperly vague and a violation of free speech.
Gov. Greg Abbott launches teacher-led commission to shape future of Texas public education
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Border Czar Homan says ICE ‘turned the heat up’ on arrests as Houston seeks answers in fatal agent shooting
Read full article: Border Czar Homan says ICE ‘turned the heat up’ on arrests as Houston seeks answers in fatal agent shootingWhite House Border Czar Tom Homan said ICE is making record arrests following a funding boost, with further increases expected as more agents complete training. His comments come amid controversy over a fatal ICE shooting in Houston involving Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who ICE said tried to flee and used his vehicle against agents before being shot.
Supreme Court clears way for Trump administration to revive restrictive immigration policy
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In far West Texas, the threat of land seizures for a border wall has families on edge
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What pet owners need to know about traveling to Mexico amid screwworm threat
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The Trump administration is facing scrutiny over its billion-dollar border wall contracts in Texas’ Big Bend region
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Doctors say woman in El Paso ICE detention center urgently requires surgery that she is being denied
Read full article: Doctors say woman in El Paso ICE detention center urgently requires surgery that she is being deniedAndrea Pedro Francisco was scheduled to have surgery to remove an ovarian cyst in February but was detained by ICE, which has repeatedly denied her surgery. Nine doctors who reviewed her case said she’s at risk of a medical emergency.
$1.7 billion contract awarded “for border wall in Big Bend” amid public confusion over construction plans
Read full article: $1.7 billion contract awarded “for border wall in Big Bend” amid public confusion over construction plansA Customs and Border Protection statement said the funding would not be used for “a 30-foot-high barrier" in the region’s parks, echoing a previous commitment from a top CBP official.
Let freedom ring: Battleship Texas fires a patriotic salute as Galveston launches America250
Read full article: Let freedom ring: Battleship Texas fires a patriotic salute as Galveston launches America250Battleship Texas served as the centerpiece for Galveston's America250 launch, featuring ceremonial salutes, a drone show, and fireworks.
Texas Historical Commission signs short-term lease for 1940 Air Terminal Museum, pauses artifact removal
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Black Cowboy Museum cancels Juneteenth trail ride, parade due to weather concerns
Read full article: Black Cowboy Museum cancels Juneteenth trail ride, parade due to weather concernsThe Black Cowboy Museum has canceled its 2026 Juneteenth Trail Ride, Parade and outdoor activities planned at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds due to forecasted weather conditions.
Houston physician and educator Dr. Tim Garson makes history approachable and relatable to modern life in new book
Read full article: Houston physician and educator Dr. Tim Garson makes history approachable and relatable to modern life in new bookCan history help bridge our differences? Educator, physician, and author Dr. Tim Garson joins Houston Life to discuss his new book, Five Thousand Years of Controversies: A Family's Journey Through World History. From ancient civilizations to modern debates about artificial intelligence, Garson explores how understanding the past can help us navigate the conversations and challenges of today.
Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here’s what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrations
Read full article: Pride Month 2026 has begun. Here’s what to expect for the LGBTQ+ celebrationsPride month has begun across the U.S., bringing parades and parties to big cities and small towns to celebrate LGBTQ+ people.
Houston Ballet closes 2025-2026 season with two standout productions
Read full article: Houston Ballet closes 2025-2026 season with two standout productionsAs the 2025-2026 season wraps for the Houston Ballet, they are bringing two unforgettable productions to the stage at Wortham Theater Center downtown. Principal Dancers Tyler Donatelli and Angelo Greco, who have prolific roles in the final performances of the season, stopped by Houston Life to highlight what makes this year's final shows so special.
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Suspect arrested after woman says she was attacked, sexually assaulted along White Oak Bayou, Pct. 1 says
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Attorney for 2 men who were in van during deadly ICE shooting in Houston faces felony assault charge
Read full article: Attorney for 2 men who were in van during deadly ICE shooting in Houston faces felony assault chargeHarris County court records show the attorney representing two ICE detainees is facing a pending felony assault family violence charge.
33-year-old man drowns while fishing in San Jacinto River in Montgomery County
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Harris County DA vows full investigation into fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Read full article: Harris County DA vows full investigation into fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado AraujoHarris County District Attorney Sean Teare said it has been days since Lorenzo Salgado Araujo died after an ICE agent shot him on Canal Street in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, and federal authorities have yet to provide full transparency or answers about what happened.
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Houston rapper Judy World killed in stabbing; woman charged with manslaughter
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Grand jury indicts man accused of killing repairman in Humble in second, unrelated murder case
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U.S. Rep. Garcia says witness accounts undermine ICE narrative in fatal Houston shooting, raises alarm over Maine case
Read full article: U.S. Rep. Garcia says witness accounts undermine ICE narrative in fatal Houston shooting, raises alarm over Maine caseCongresswoman Sylvia Garcia says two eyewitnesses dispute ICE's version of the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, reveals new details from her interviews with detainees, and reacts to another ICE-related fatal shooting in Maine.
HISD moving forward with special education restructuring as TEA investigation into complaints continues
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Worker dies after falling into 30- to 40-foot shaft at east Harris County construction site
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Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Read full article: Harris County leaders seek funding for independent investigation into ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado AraujoHarris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare are set to hold a news conference Monday to discuss the independent investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
Harris County breaks ground on $32.7 million flood project
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Credit card interest rates remain near record highs. Here’s a simple hack that could help Houstonians
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Armed robbery investigation underway at Louetta Road Exxon, suspects flee toward I-45
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Some Texas Taco Bell locations remove fresh toppings amid parasite outbreak investigation
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Gov. Greg Abbott activates Texas emergency resources as heavy rain, flash flood threat continue
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‘Justice for Lorenzo’: Candlelight vigil draws more than 100 people to Houston City Hall
Read full article: ‘Justice for Lorenzo’: Candlelight vigil draws more than 100 people to Houston City HallMore than a hundred people gathered outside Houston City Hall Sunday night to honor Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, filling the plaza with candles, chalk art and calls for justice after the fatal ICE shooting.
Altercation between two men leads to fatal shooting in Grimes County
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2 people found shot to death inside southeast Houston home; police searching for suspect
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