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How Color of Coffee Collective in Fifth Ward pours history of neighborhood into every cup
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1318+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- It's estimated that over two billion cups of coffee are consumed daily worldwide. But for Keith Hawkins and the group of teens he leads in Houston's Fifth Ward, the popular drink is about more than a caffeine…...
Conroe firefighters sue city over rejected ballot petition, according to lawsuit documents
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (265+ words) CONROE, Texas (KTRK) -- Conroe firefighters have filed a lawsuit against the City of Conroe, alleging the city violated Texas law and the will of local voters by rejecting a valid petition to place collective bargaining on the May 2026 ballot. According…...
New SNAP work requirements set to go into effect on Feb. 1, millions could lose benefits
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (552+ words) New work requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are set to go into effect on Feb. 1 and it could mean that millions of Americans lose their benefits. Nearly 42 million Americans, including low-income families and vulnerable households, rely on…...
Memorial Hermann agrees to deal with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas for in-network care
23+ hour, 25+ min ago (209+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- Patients at Memorial Hermann can once again use Blue Cross Blue Shield after a new deal was reached, according to the hospital system. On Saturday, Memorial Hermann Hospital released a statement stating it reached a deal that…...
HPD responding to reports of male body found in Buffalo Bayou
3+ mon, 2+ week ago (217+ words) HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Houston Police Department is investigating reports of a body found in Buffalo Bayou on Wednesday afternoon. At 1: 50 p. m. , police said that its dive team recovered the body. .. HPD responding to reports of male body found in Buffalo…...
Salvation Army kicks off annual bargain boutique sale in Upper Kirby
3+ day, 11+ hour ago (230+ words) The Salvation Army's annual "Reflections on Style" boutique opened on Thursday in Upper Kirby, selling donated items from high-end brands like Chanel. Salvation Army kicks off annual bargain boutique sale in Upper Kirby HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- The Salvation Army's annual…...
Go behind-the-scenes of 'Hoppers': A special look at new Disney-Pixar comedy
1+ mon, 6+ day ago (271+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Get ready to "go wild" for Disney and Pixar's latest animated comedy, "Hoppers." The new movie is now playing in theaters everywhere and On The Red Carpet is taking you inside the making of the film with the…...
Supreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same-sex marriage ruling
5+ mon, 5+ day ago (856+ words) The Supreme Court on Friday will consider whether to take up the appeal of former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who has directly asked the justices to overturn the landmark 2015 decision that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide. Davis…...
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, newly returned to US, appears in court on charges of trafficking migrants
10+ mon, 6+ day ago (1280+ words) WASHINGTON -- Mistakenly deported Salvadoran native Kilmar Abrego Garcia appeared in a Tennessee courtroom Friday, hours after he was brought back to the United States to face criminal charges for allegedly transporting undocumented migrants within the U. S. More than two months after…...
Trailer drops for Marvel's 'Iron Man and His Awesome Friends,' with John Stamos as Howard Stark
8+ mon, 3+ week ago (200+ words) LOS ANGELES -- Marvel's tiniest team of superheroes is ready to suit up! "Iron Man and His Awesome Friends" premieres August 11 on Disney Jr. and streams the next day on Disney+. The new trailer introduces young versions of Tony Stark, Riri…...