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The University of Houston is celebrating the grand opening of an expanded space for its student food pantry, The Cougar Cupboard, offering essential support to those facing food insecurity on campus. Established in January 2020 to address the pressing issue of food-insecure students, The Cougar Cupboard has witnessed a significant increase in demand over the past two years, with up …

Following a Harris County grand jury’s decision not to indict him on Tuesday, a 17-year-old accused of murdering a store clerk in Humble is now a free individual. Mario Young faced charges in connection with the fatal shooting of Asif Maknojia, a store clerk, during an altercation that began over a stolen bag of chips. Despite the lack of indictment, …

When Mike Miles assumed the role of Superintendent of Houston ISD last year, one of his primary objectives was to reform the evaluation and compensation framework for teachers and principals within the district. Carly, a former teacher at Benbrook Elementary within HISD, expressed deep disappointment upon leaving her position, citing concerns over the impact of Miles’ policies on students and …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For weeks, a sexual assault victim whom 13 Investigates spoke with said she couldn’t sleep in her own room. “I didn’t want to be in my room. I slept in the living room, the couch, and it would take forever for me to fall asleep,” she said. “I still have trouble falling asleep.” The young woman, who …

A Houston man has received a 60-year prison sentence for the 2022 murders of a father and his 2-year-old son, as announced by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Bolanle Olayinka Fadairo, 40, pleaded guilty earlier this month to two counts of murder in the deaths of Michael Essien, 38, and his son, Micah. District Attorney Kim Ogg expressed condolences …

The tragic death of Carol Webber, a retired 74-year-old teacher who was fatally shot in her apartment at the Treemont Senior Living Community in west Houston, has brought back painful memories for one woman who experienced a harrowing ordeal at the same facility a year prior. Becky Brown recalls an incident in April 2023 when she was approached by two …

In a move reminiscent of legendary wrestling promoter Paul Heyman’s famous phrase, “It’s not a prediction. That’s a spoiler,” the Houston Texans recently teased their upcoming on-field uniform reveal with sneak peeks and hints. While the team wasn’t making predictions, they certainly dropped clues about what fans can expect. The anticipation began with what appeared to be a leaked video …

The Houston community mourns the loss of Ivan Ramirez, a cherished softball coach who tragically succumbed to injuries sustained in a shooting incident on Easter Sunday. Ramirez, 42 years old, passed away on Wednesday, as confirmed by his softball team. Ramirez served as a coach for the Texas Magic Fastpitch Travel softball team and was deeply respected within the community. …

Thursday morning marked the initial court appearance of a man identified online as “MrInjector1,” as he faced charges related to illegal cosmetic injections. Houston Police Department flagged this case as indicative of a broader issue within the city. Dustin David Moore, 42, stands accused in a mounting number of cases involving women who have come forward with allegations against him. …

Thursday morning saw the dispute over Harris County’s Uplift Harris basic income pilot program escalate to the courtroom. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton’s bid to halt the county’s distribution of $500 monthly to low-income families was denied during a temporary injunction hearing. Paxton’s lawsuit, filed more than a week prior, alleged that the program violated the state Constitution’s prohibition on …