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World Cup fan's viral tour of U. S. makes it to Houston
7+ hour, 51+ min ago (38+ words) Freddy, who is in Houston at the moment, has been documenting his American experiences without ever showing his face. Freddy, who is in Houston at the moment, has been documenting his American experiences without ever showing his face....
Man who died in Texas plane crash was a key figure in seeding Austin's technology boom
8+ hour, 44+ min ago (465+ words) The man who died when a small jet crashed on a Texas highway was an entrepreneur well-known in the state for being at the center of Austin's turbocharged evolution as a technology hub. Joshua Baer, 50, described himself as an "Austinpreneur,…...
Houston will be the second city in America for Uber's new robotaxis - AOL
8+ hour, 27+ min ago (288+ words) More autonomous vehicles are expected to hit the roads in Houston next year. Ridesharing giant Uber announced that it plans to roll out its premium robotaxi service in the Bayou City in mid-2027. Houston will be Uber's second planned market for…...
Joshua Baer, who died in Texas plane crash, was key figure in seeding Austin's tech boom
12+ hour, 33+ min ago (406+ words) The man who died when a small jet crashed on a Texas highway was an entrepreneur well-known in the state for being at the center of Austin's turbocharged evolution as a technology hub. Joshua Baer, 50, described himself as an "Austinpreneur,…...
Houston weather: Flood Watch ends early, Heat Advisory to replace it
4+ hour, 1+ min ago (422+ words) The heavy rain chances from Tropical Storm Arthur has moved out of Houston toward Louisiana, but we now have a Heat Advisory set to start Thursday. HOUSTON - Get ready for hotter and drier days ahead. Tropical Storm Arthur made landfall…...
KPRC investigative reporter Robert Arnold to leave Houston station after 26 years
17+ hour, 35+ min ago (323+ words) Emmy award-winning investigative journalist Robert Arnold is stepping away from Houston's KPRC Channel 2 after 26 years. Arnold announced on his Facebook page Tuesday night that Friday will be his last day at the station. "After 26 years at KPRC and 31 years as…...
Houston Rockets' Biggest Offseason Needs Ahead of 2026 NBA Draft
12+ hour, 16+ min ago (319+ words) Getting Fred Van Vleet back from a torn ACL should make a big difference for the Houston Rockets' offense next season, although the two second-round picks should be used to help add some playmaking and outside shooting as well. For…...
UT Austin leads Texas universities on 2026 best in the world list
12+ hour, 56+ min ago (191+ words) As high school graduates gear up for their first year of college in Texas, several might find themselves on campus at a top-ranked university in the world this fall. U. S. News and World Report released its 2026-27 Best Global Universities list " with…...
Nearly 30, 000 Texans hit by layoffs in first half of 2026
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (458+ words) Texas has the second highest number of layoffs so far in 2026, according to recent data from'Lay Off Alert. org.' Nearly 30, 000 Texans were laid off in the first half of 2026the second-highest rate across the country.' Since the start of 2026, 28, 945 employees have…...
Houston bayous spared from significant flooding amid bouts of heavy rain, tropical storm
6+ hour, 44+ min ago (260+ words) After several days of rainy weather, the Houston region will be under a heat advisory on Thursday and Friday, according to the National Weather Service. The Houston area appears to have dodged a bullet in terms of severe and widespread…...