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TRENDING

  • HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies to get out of the third inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
    No Verlander, no problem: How Astros can replace ace's production
  • Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a ball deep for a home run during the eighth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 2, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
    Report: Astros considering trio of free-agent outfielders
  • The League of United Latin Americans Citizens is suing Houston City Council over its implementation of at-large city council positions it believes stymies the voice of the city's large Hispanic population.  
    Houston City Council sued over lack of Hispanic representatives
  • Protestors hung the banner following controversy surrounding a recent Balenciaga ad campaign featuring kids. 
    'Pedophiles' banner hung over entrance of Texas Balenciaga store
Parks & Wildlife
  • The Houston Zoo has welcomed two eight-week-old cougar cubs who also happen to be brothers: Shasta VII and Louie. 
    UH, Houston Zoo welcome new cougar mascot Shasta VII
    The duo was introduced this week following the tragic loss of the zoo's two elderly felines earlier this year.
    By Ariana Garcia
  • Whooping cranes have been spotted along the Texas Coast, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. 
    Rare whooping cranes filmed landing on Texas beach
    By Ariana Garcia
    Claud the black bear was rescued in Reno, Nevada after he was spotted feeding near campsites on several occasions.
    Houston Zoo adopts Claud, a mischievous 2-year-old orphaned bear
    By Ariana Garcia
    The Houston Zoo announced the death of its beloved cougar Haley on Monday. 
    Houston Zoo mourns death of beloved 13-year-old cougar
    By Ariana Garcia
    A Texas father and son accidently reeled in a massive manta ray while at Sharkathon last weekend at Padre Island National Seashore.
    VIDEO: Texas father and son reel in rare manta ray at PINS
    By Priscilla Aguirre

Today's Picks

  • Norco
    Why Norco, a Gulf Coast thriller, is one of the year's best games
    The roots of the thrilling point-and-click noir Norco stretch from Texas to Louisiana.
  • Ja'Vier Francis #5 of the Houston Cougars drives to the basket on Nate Clover III #13 of the Oral Roberts Golden Eagles at Fertitta Center on November 14, 2022 in Houston.
    Texas teams maintain stranglehold on top of rankings
    The Lone Star State continues to reign supreme.
  • 3001 Inwood in Houston's River Oaks neighborhood
    $16.5M River Oaks mansion is brand new, ready for its first owner
    This River Oaks mansion offers its future first homeowner ideal indoor-outdoor living.
  • These non-traditional stocking stuffers will wow them this year.
    16 useful stocking stuffers for everyone on your list
    Here's a guide inspired by my dad (and his 50-plus years of stocking stuffing experience).
Latest News
  • Rockets youngsters spoil James Harden's return to Houston
  • Report: Astros considering trio of free-agent outfielders
  • No Verlander, no problem: How Astros can replace ace's production
  • Houston City Council sued over lack of Hispanic representatives
  • Watch: Reliving James Harden's greatest moments with the Rockets
  • Orion spacecraft records stunning 'crescent Earth' on flight home
  • 'Pedophiles' banner hung over entrance of Texas Balenciaga store

More Wildlife News

  • Wildlife
    U of H mascot Shasta passes away after health complications
    University of Houston mascot and Houston Zoo mainstay Shasta VI was euthanized Thursday night after a series of worsening health complications, according to zoo officials. The university confirmed the death of the beloved cougar on Thursday night after several days of rapidly deteriorating health. By Dan Carson
  • Wildlife
    Video: Diamondback rattlesnake seen swimming in TX lake
    A diamondback rattlesnake slithers on the surface of a lake near San Angelo, Texas.  The Western diamondback rattlesnake is the most common venomous snake in the Lone Star State, and yes—it can swim. By Ariana Garcia
  • Wildlife
    Manatee rescued from Galveston Bay takes a plane to Florida
    FILE PHOTO A manatee swims just below the surface in Crystal River, Florida. A lack of seagrass forage during winter months has triggered an unprecedented die-off of manatees.
  • Wildlife
    These exotic animals attack Texans the most
    A recent report details a wide range of stats about exotic animal attacks in the U.S. between 1990 and 2022. The Lone Star State ranked No. 3 overall with seven fatalities between 1990 and 2022.  By R. Dallon Adams
  • Houston & Texas
    Video: Doorcam captures cows taking over Houston neighborhood
    A herd of cattle stared down residents of a southeast Houston neighborhood Sunday. A Houston woman was about to take a nap when a small herd of cattle sauntered by her window over the weekend. By Michael Murney

Most Popular

  1. Justin Verlander signs with Mets, ending brilliant run with Astros
  2. 'Pedophiles' banner hung in front of Texas Balenciaga store after controversial ad campaign
  3. The Houston Astros should sign this hated rival in free agency
  4. Popular TX pastor returns after absence over an 'inappropriate' online relationship
  5. Report: Houston Astros eyeing trio of outfielders in free agency
  6. Jeremy Peña expresses excitement about Houston Astros' offseason moves
  7. Texas’s crypto mining boom is starting to look more like a bust

More Wildlife News

  • Wildlife
    Large shark reeled in 100 yards away from shore at Texas beach
    shark at surfside beach The 6-footer spooked locals and the internet. By Priscilla Aguirre
  • Wildlife
    Venomous copperhead snake bites 5-year-old boy at Texas home
    A copperhead snake bit an unsuspecting 5-year-old boy outside a Texas home earlier this month, according to his family. The snake was hidden when the boy picked it up. By Priscilla Aguirre
  • Wildlife
    Texas spearfisher lands monster 137-lb snapper near Port Aransas
    Texas angler Braden Sherron landed what could be a world record Cubera snapper in the waters off Port Aransas earlier this month. Professional outdoorsman Braden Sherron speared what could be the largest Cubera snapper ever recorded during a June 3 fishing trip in the Gulf of Mexico.  By Dan Carson
  • Houston & Texas
    Video captures brave cat fighting off coyote in Surfside, Texas
    Tony Gray captured the moment a brave cat fought off a coyote on his porch in Surfside Beach, Texas.  The fierce feline narrowly escapes by climbing up a nearby column.  By Ariana Garcia
  • Houston & Texas
    Mysterious 'Chupacabra' caught on camera near Texas zoo
    A strange creature was recently spotted lurking outside the Amarillo Zoo.  The City of Amarillo is asking the public for help in identifying the strange visitor.  By Ariana Garcia
Culture
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    Norco
  • Film and TV Reviews Death is coming to 'The White Lotus'
    Aubrey Plaza in The White Lotus
  • Culture Popular pastor Texas returns after 'inappropriate'...
    STOCK IMAGE
  • TV & Film Austin is about to have a video store (again)
    The original I Luv Video in Austin
  • Film and TV Reviews 'Violent Night' is basically 'Die Hard' with Santa Claus
    Alexis Louder and David Harbour in Violent Night

More Wildlife News

  • Wildlife
    Sugar Land angler lands 300-pound, 8-foot alligator gar
    YouTuber and Sugar Land angler Payton Moore posted video on Saturday of his extended battle landing one of the largest unofficially recorded alligator gars ever captured in North America. Catching one of the largest examples of the species ever seen left professional YouTuber Payton Moore on the verge of tears. By Dan Carson
  • Wildlife
    $20,000 reward offered for info on dolphin drowned at Texas beach
    By the time help arrived, the adult female dolphin was dead. The dolphin was stranded at Quintana, Texas, beach where beachgoers found and harassed it. By Andrea Salcedo
  • Wildlife
    Texas angler catches 9.5-foot tiger shark at Port Aransas
    Shark catch Fisherman Michael Ploch caught the tiger shark on Thursday after an 'exhausting but exciting' two-hour fight. By Priscilla Aguirre
  • Wildlife
    Millions of honeybees die at hot Atlanta airport after delay
    The bees were to be used to pollinate apple orchards and nurseries in Alaska, where they are not native. By The Associated Press
  • Houston & Texas
    ANGRY BIRDS: Swan attacks wakeboarder on Lake Travis
    A wake surfer captured the moment a swan attacked him while at a lake in Austin.  "The swan won, and I'm okay with it."  By Ariana Garcia

More Fashion & Beauty

  • Beauty Do beauty routines even matter anymore?
    Preparing your skin for makeup application
  • Style - Fashion Stylists share: Closet essentials you need for a summer...
    Danielle Emon's take on white, flowy dresses.
  • Style - Fashion Luxury handbags go on the auction block
    Gallery Auctions will auction 350 luxury handbags and accessories on April 25, 2020.
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    The Bell Tower on 34th
  • Style - Fashion Fashion alert: 250 luxury vintage handbags to be auctioned
    Louis Vuitton's multicolor Rita handbag

More Wildlife News

  • Wildlife
    Big Bend explains why Rio Grande River levels are low
    Big Bend National Park recently explained why water levels are low at the Rio Grande River. Low water levels to the point of disconnected flow have happened at Big Bend in the past, but it has been a number of years since the river stopped in places like the Mariscal Canyon. By Priscilla Aguirre
  • Lifestyle
    Goats get to work at the Houston Arboretum
    Goats graze Monday, Oct. 5 2020, at the Houston Arboretum and Nature Center in Houston. Seven different breeds of goats, 142 in total, were brought from central Texas to graze at the arboretum. The nature preserve is inviting the public to come see the goats in action. By Jay R. Jordan
  • Wildlife
    Dolphin dies on Texas beach after people try to ride it
    A stranded dolphin died at a Brazoria County beach Sunday evening after a group of beachgoers attempted to push it back into the water and ride it, according to officials. The dolphin was stranded alive when it washed ashore on Quintana Beach in Brazoria County. By Priscilla Aguirre
  • Wildlife
    Venus flytrap-esque plant seen growing at Texas beach
    This type of sundew is known for having the quickest-reacting tentacles among sundews. Padre Island National Seashore officials are excited to see an unusual plant growing on its Texas coast. By Priscilla Aguirre
  • Houston & Texas
    Here's what the Houston Zoo is doing about deadly avian flu
    The Houston Zoo has closed its Savanna Aviary to foot traffic to prevent avian flu from reaching the birds. The highly contagious avian virus, which surfaced last week in Fort Worth, has already spread across dozens of states and killed millions of chickens.  By Katharine Jose

More Sports

  • Rockets Rockets youngsters spoil James Harden's return to Houston
    Jalen Green #4 of the Houston Rockets celebrates with staff following overtime against the Philadelphia 76ers at Toyota Center on December 05, 2022 in Houston.
  • Astros Report: Astros considering trio of free-agent outfielders
    Michael Conforto #30 of the New York Mets watches after hitting a ball deep for a home run during the eighth inning of the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on October 2, 2021 in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Astros No Verlander, no problem: How Astros can replace ace's...
    HOUSTON, TEXAS - NOVEMBER 05: Framber Valdez #59 of the Houston Astros reacts after striking out J.T. Realmuto #10 of the Philadelphia Phillies to get out of the third inning in Game Six of the 2022 World Series at Minute Maid Park on November 05, 2022 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images)
  • Rockets Watch: Reliving James Harden's greatest moments with the...
    James Harden #13 of the Houston Rockets celebrates after a three point shot in overtime during Game Three of the Second Round of the 2019 NBA Western Conference Playoffs against the Golden State Warriors at Toyota Center on May 4, 2019 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
  • Astros Justin Verlander leaves Astros, signs massive deal with...
    Justin Verlander #35 of the Houston Astros looks on in the second inning during Game 5 of the 2022 World Series between the Houston Astros and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on Thursday, November 3, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

More Wildlife News

  • Houston & Texas
    Houstonians refuse to stop feeding ducks after city ban
    A City of Houston initiative aimed at stopping the feeding of domesticated ducks in Hermann Park has been met with derision and resistance on social media. The city of Houston is once again asking residents to stop feeding ducks, but responses on social media have been anything but welcoming of the idea. By Dan Carson
  • Culture
    Loud porcupines rescued from wildfire are heading home
    Porcupine expert Uldis Roze starting studying the creatures decades ago after they began eating his house. “Ehhhhhhhhh. Ehhhhhh. Eh! Ehhhhhhh. Ehhhhhh. Ehh.” By Ashley Harrell
  • Wildlife
    Flamingo that escaped a Kansas zoo seen on the Texas coast
    A fugitive flamingo that escaped a Kansas zoo over a decade ago was spotted on the Texas coast on March 10, according to officials with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.  Since leaving Kansas in 2005, the flamingo has been seen in Arkansas, Louisiana and even Wisconsin. By Priscilla Aguirre
  • Wildlife
    Rare, pink grasshopper found in East Texas
    Social According to National Geographic, grasshoppers can turn pink due to a genetic mutation, known as erythrism, which causes a reddish discoloration. By Priscilla Aguirre
  • Houston & Texas
    Here's why you'll see smoke near Memorial Park on Thursday
    A worker looks back on a series of fires she just set during a prescribed burn at the Houston Arboretum on Thursday, March 25, 2021. A prescribed fire will take place in the Houston Arboretum's grasslands area. By Jay R. Jordan

HOMES

  • Homes $16.5M River Oaks mansion is brand new, ready for its...
    3001 Inwood in Houston's River Oaks neighborhood
  • Homes Terry Bradshaw's 744-acre ranch could be yours for only...
    Terry Bradshaw's Quarter Horses Ranch is listed for $22.5 million.
  • Homes $3.2M luxury condo comes with gorgeous views of downtown...
    The Houston skyline is seen from the apartment.
  • Homes This $12.5M Houston Tudor mansion is a timeless classic
    The home at 418 W Friar Tuck lane feels like an escape to England
  • Homes $2M Houston home built in 1928 by iconic architect hits...
    The Houston home at 1702 Milford Street is listed for $2 million
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