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US Rep. and Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Dies

Houston’s resilient leader | A timeline of Sylvester Turner’s legacy

Turner's legacy as a steadfast advocate for economic opportunity, urban resilience, and community revitalization remains deeply woven into Houston’s history.

CNN · 1d

Sylvester Turner, Democratic congressman and former Houston mayor, dies at 70

Sylvester Turner, a Democratic congressman and former mayor of Houston, has died at the age of 70. Turner died peacefully Wednesday, according to a statement from his congressional office. No cause of death was provided.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

US Rep. and former Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies at 70

A spokesperson for Democratic U.S. Rep. Sylvester Turner of Texas says he has died just two months after taking office and hours after attending President Donald Trump's address before Congress.

freeze, Houston

KHOU on MSN · 1h

Houston enacts hiring freeze to boost city services, mayor says

Houston will implement a city-wide hiring freeze beginning tomorrow, Mayor John Whitmire confirmed to KHOU 11 Thursday. The decision comes in response to findings from an audit conducted by accounting firm Ernst and Young.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 1d

Houston to implement hiring freeze for all departments except fire and police, mayor's office says

Houston Mayor John Whitmire is planning to implement a hiring freeze in the coming days that will impact all city departments except fire and police, a city spokesperson confirmed. While an exact timeline has not been decided on,

Yahoo · 4h

Houston mayor plans hiring freeze for city positions

The freeze follows a third-party report on the City of Houston's $300 million budget shortfall. "What is the dress code?": Fox News' Doocy questions White House on apparent double standard for Musk and Zelenskyy.

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Houston Chronicle on MSN · 7h

Whitmire, Houston First unveil phase one plans for $2 billion George R. Brown expansion

Construction of a 700,000-square-foot building with two exhibition halls, ground-level retail and restaurants, and the largest ballroom in Texas.

Chron on MSN · 8h

Houston leaders unveil plans for massive overhaul of convention center

Houston is about to undergo one of the largest planned development projects in over 50 years, Mayor John Whitmire announced on Thursday morning. The city, along with the Houston First Corporation, unveiled its master plan to reconnect the city's East End with downtown,

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 12h

Houston plans major convention center expansion amid local concerns

Houston officials have unveiled plans for a major expansion of the George R. Brown Convention Center, a project they say will transform the city's convention district and boost economic growth. The first phase of the 700,

Houston women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey steps down

ESPN on MSN · 4h

Houston women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns

Houston women's basketball head coach Ronald Hughey has resigned after 11 seasons, including this year's 5-25 campaign.

Reuters · 8h

Women's basketball coaches out at Houston, McNeese

Two women's basketball programs are looking for new head coaches. On Thursday, Houston announced the resignation of longtime coach Ronald Hughey, and McNeese said the contract of Lynn Kennedy will not be renewed.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 9h

UH women's basketball coach Ronald Hughey resigns after 11 seasons with Cougars

Houston women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey has resigned after 11 seasons, the school announced Thursday. The move comes after the injury-depleted Cougars’ season ended with a 66-58 loss to Colorado in the first round of the Big 12 tournament on Wednesday.

Jaguars trade WR Christian Kirk to Texans

Houston Chronicle · 5h

Houston Texans acquire receiver Christian Kirk from Jacksonville for seventh-round pick in 2026

The Houston Texans are filling a hole at wide receiver by acquiring Christian Kirk of Jacksonville for a seventh-round pick in 2026.

CBSSports.com · 5h

Texans' Christian Kirk: Being dealt to Houston

Being dealt to Houston

NBC Sports on MSN · 5h

Jaguars trade WR Christian Kirk to the Texans

The Jaguars will get a 2026 seventh-round pick that originally belonged to the Rams. The trade will become official Tuesday. Kirk is heading into the final season of a four-year,

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Houston father charged with murder by fentanyl delivery in 2023 overdose of 27-year-old daughter

Joshua Youngblood was arrested Wednesday and charged with murder after he allegedly gave fentanyl to his daughter in 2023 ...

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A big change is coming to Downtown Houston — And it’s not just new construction

Mayor John Whitmire and Michael Heckman, President & CEO of Houston First Corporation, will present the master plan at a ...

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Tesla planning new factory in the Houston area for 'megapacks'

Tesla is moving on plans to operate a megapack factory in the Houston area, adding to others in California, China and Nevada.

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Houston Texans’ DeMeco Ryans wants former Alabama prep star on the field more in 2025

A former Davidson High School standout, Ward made 48 tackles, including 32 solo stops, recorded five tackles for loss and ...

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Woman on Phoenix-bound plane strips naked before takeoff, delays flight, per Houston police

The unidentified woman was transported for medical evaluation after the plane returned to the gate at the Houston airport, ...

Houston Astros prospect Ryan Gusto continues to impress, shuts down NY Mets' star-filled lineup

Ryan Gusto was all set to make his big-league debut in last year’s regular-season finale for the Houston Astros, but weather ...

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Texas immigrants with legal status speak out after being detained by ICE

Immigrant rights advocates are sounding the alarm after two Houston residents were detained by U.S. ICE, despite the ...

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What's the best food at RodeoHouston? 2025 Gold Buckle Foodie Award winners announced

Here are the winners of the six categories: 1st Place: Crab Rangoon Eggrolls & Shrimp Chips – Asian Streetness (NRG Arena 603) 2nd Place: Bacon Jam Cheesy Pickle Fries – Rousso’s Fat Bacon (Rodeo ...

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US Rep. and Former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner Dies

freeze, Houston

Houston First Corporation, Toyota Center

Houston women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey steps down

Jaguars trade WR Christian Kirk to Texans

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