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A billionaire technology investor stunned the entire graduating class at Morehouse College when he announced at their commencement Sunday that he would pay off their student loans __ estimated at up to $40 million. Robert F. Smith, this year’s commencement speaker, made the announcement while addressing nearly 400 graduating seniors of the all-male historically black college in Atlanta. Smith, who …

An off-duty officer was hit by a vehicle while working an extra job directing traffic in the Galleria area, said Houston Police. The officer was clipped by a vehicle while stopping traffic at Richmond Avenue and Post Oak Boulevard. He was taken to Southwest Memorial Hospital for minor injuries and is in good condition.

Two motorcyclists were shot on Interstate 45 outbound near North Sam Houston Parkway shortly after midnight Sunday, causing the highway to close for investigation. According to Houston Police, the two male motorcyclists had been followed by a car following an argument at a club near I-45. The suspects in the car began shooting at the two motorcyclists as they traveled …

Ariana Grande welcomes fans into her universe Sunday night at Toyota Center. But before that, Grande took a space trip of her own. The pop superstar visited NASA Saturday, chronicling it in her Instagram stories. She donned a spacesuit, and her photo was featured on one of the screens as a welcome to Mission Control. “Thank you for the coolest day of …

A man who allegedly broke into an Alief home died after being shot multiple times by the family’s father, says Houston Police. Houston Police responded to a shooting call at 13110 North Bellaire Estates Drive around 2:40 a.m. The suspect, estimated to be between 30 and 35 years old, allegedly broke in through home’s ground-floor window facing the street and …

More than 100 people were arrested as “Go Topless Galveston,” an event that brings together hundreds of Jeep drivers, attracted intoxicated crowds. Public intoxication, driving while intoxicated, vehicle burglary and other offenses caused the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office to work around the clock. The majority of the arrests took place on Crystal Beach, where the event was held. Many people …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities released new surveillance video of the man believed to be linked to a deadly shooting at a northeast Houston park. On May 14, a man was shot to death at Keith-Wiess Park at 12300 Aldine Westfield Rd. Investigators said two men got into an argument. At one point, one of the men allegedly pulled out …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Authorities have charged a second man in the shooting death of a Lamar High School student. Authorities arrested and charged 18-year-old Dave’on Thomas with murder. He’s the second person charged in the shooting death of Delindsey Dwayne Mack. On Nov. 13, Mack was shot multiple times as he walked on Bammel Lane during Lamar’s first lunch …

Here’s what you need to know about what’s happening in Houston. Houston father accused of beating infant daughter to death A father accused of beating his newborn daughter to death in January is now behind bars, Houston police say. Read the full story on Chron.com from the Houston Chronicle. 2 people cut from vehicle survive violent crash in northeast Houston Video …

  HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Police are investigating a fatal car crash on West Fuqua Street in southwest Houston where a pedestrian was struck and killed. The driver of what appears to be a dark colored SUV stayed on scene. Investigators are still on this scene speaking with several witnesses to determine the cause of this accident. Fuqua Street, from Camden …