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HOUSTON, Texas — Tofu eggrolls and tofu tamales are some products from Banyan Foods, the first tofu company in Texas. “We originated in a state that is primarily known for barbeque and meat production,” Co-owner Gary Chiu said. The company was founded in 1978, shortly after the Chiu family immigrated from Taiwan to Houston. As the company grew, so did their …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Hatred of jean shopping sparked an idea that aims to change the way women shop online. Three Rice University students launched Goldie, a website that uses an algorithm that pairs your measurements with different clothing brands. “Everyone is always asking us what does Goldie stand for?” Co-creator Samantha Wong said. “It’s short for Goldie Locks so those jeans …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The man accused of killing Grammy-nominated rapper Takeoff late last year in Houston has been indicted by a grand jury on a murder charge. Patrick Xavier Clark, 33, was arrested and charged on Dec. 2, 2022, about a month after the Migos rapper was shot and killed in downtown Houston. Clark’s attorney issued the following statement after …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — For nearly 15 years, the Soaring Phoenix Dragon & Lion Dance Association has provided a place for vulnerable Asian American youth in the Greater Houston area to call home and find community. This weekend, the group will celebrate its milestone anniversary. The team can often be seen performing year-round at weddings, grand openings, and community events throughout Houston’s Asiatown and …

ALIEF, Texas (KTRK) — Three suspects are in custody after leading police on a chase in the vehicle of a man killed in southwest Houston, police say. At about 12:30 p.m. Thursday, police were called to the 9900 block of S. Dairy Ashford, where an apartment complex manager found a man on the ground in the parking lot. When HPD officers …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — A Houston woman’s weekend turned into a scary situation when a bullet came flying through her home. Police say the bullet was discharged accidentally by her neighbor two doors down. As of Thursday, a spokesperson with HPD confirms no one has been charged or cited in the case. We’re told the case is being looked at by …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting at a smoke shop where an employee reportedly shot and killed a customer, deputies say. Deputies were called to the 5000 block of W. FM 1960 in response to a disturbance at about 5 p.m. When they arrived, a man was found with several gunshot wounds. According to …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — An arrest was made, and charges have been filed in the death of a man who police say showed up with several gunshot wounds to the hospital last week. Calvert Donta Cloud, 41, is charged with murder and was arrested on Wednesday for the deadly north Houston shooting, police said. On May 18, at about 9:45 p.m., …

HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Drier air will only allow a minor chance for rain Friday. Sunny skies, hot temps, and light winds will allow ozone to form and give us bad air quality. Friday is also another ozone action day. Ozone is a lung irritant that can trigger asthma attacks in sensitive individuals as it restricts airways. Coughing and scratchy throats …

HARRIS COUNTY, Texas (KTRK) — A Waller County Precinct 3 deputy constable was found dead inside his vehicle on Thursday night in a busy part of northwest Harris County. While details are still coming in, the man’s boss had glowing things to say about the fallen deputy. A passerby found the deputy dead inside his vehicle in the 12400 block of …