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Medical personnel transport a patient from their car to an isolation area after the person displayed severe symptoms when they drove up in their car to be tested at the drive-thru testing center that opening, Thursday morning, March 19, 2020, at the United Memorial Medical Center in Houston.

Photo by: Mark Mulligan/Staff Photographer

Locked ER doors, lawsuits and an indicted leader: Inside Houston's UMMC hospital and its downfall

United Memorial Medical Center became a national symbol of the battle against COVID-19. Now, the Houston hospital eyes new ownership after a series of lawsuits.

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Larry McKinzie, left, films with his phone during a TEA community meeting with Alejandro Delgado, TEA Deputy Commissioner, Office of Operations. The TEA hosted the first of four community meetings where people can come ask questions and learn more about the state takeover of HISD at Westbury High School on Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in Houston.

Photo by: Sharon Steinmann, Staff Photographer

HISD moves to fire longtime teacher over perceived 'threats' to board members' families at meeting

Some are worried the move signals an overreach by the state-appointed superintendent to silence critics.

Remnants of Tropical Storm Harold, at left, press westward on Wednesday, leaving Southeast Texas under sunnier skies and less cloud cover.

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Thanks for nothing, Harold: Houston continues longest streak of rain-free days on record

Harold made landfall Tuesday but didn't bring rain storms to Houston.

Houston Astros grounds crew spraying water at the infield before the MLB game against the Seattle Mariners on Friday, Aug. 18, 2023 at Minute Maid Park in Houston.

Photo by: Yi-Chin Lee, Staff Photographer

Houston water usage restrictions may come soon amid drought, Mayor Sylvester Turner said

The past 23 days of heat above 100 degrees, aside from Tuesday, has created a "strain on the system," Turner said, and the city is not expecting it to let up for at least the next week.

The gallery is seen full during Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton's impeachment proceedings in the Texas House of Representatives at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, on May 27, 2023. Allegations against Paxton includes abuse of power to help a political donor and other offenses spanning nearly the past decade.

Photo by: Josie Norris/San Antonio Express-News

How to get a ticket into Ken Paxton's impeachment trial

If you want to attend the Ken Paxton impeachment trial in person, here's what you need to know, including how to get a ticket.

Pick of the Day

North Shore Mustang QB Kaleb Bailey (9) runs out of the pocket to pickup yards in the first half of action during a District 21-6A high school football game between C.E. King at North Shore at Galena Park ISD Stadium in Houston, TX, September 29, 2022.

Photo by: Juan DeLeon, Contributor

op Houston high school football games to watch in Week 1

As the 2023 high school football season begins, here's a look at the best Week 1 games around the greater Houston area starting Thursday.

What else is going on

Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora (13) shares his disapproval as Houston Astros starting pitcher Justin Verlander (35) swaps out an ear piece in the second inning at Minute Maid Park on Tuesday, Aug. 22, 2023 in Houston. Houston Astros won the game 7-3.

Photo by: Elizabeth Conley, Staff Photographer

Justin Verlander vs. Alex Cora: Red Sox manager explains his part in testy exchange with Astros ace

Astros pitcher Justin Verlander and Red Sox manager Alex Cora explained after the game what happened when Verlander dismissively cussed at Cora.

The Anti-Defamation League recently published a survey that found online hate and harassment rose sharply for adults and teens ages 13-17 in the past year.

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Texans lose hundreds of millions annually to scammers, who are increasingly targeting teens

Seniors may still be the most preyed upon demographic for online scams, but a new emerging age group is seeing an uptick in online victimization: teenagers.

The loaded chargrilled oysters with applewood bacon and habaneros are seen at Good Charlie's Oyster Bar and Seafood Kitchen, Tuesday, Aug. 8, 2023, in Conroe.

Photo by: Jason Fochtman, Staff Photographer

New Montgomery County oyster, seafood restaurant Good Charlie's opens

Montgomery County restaurateur Jim Hallers has opened a new oyster bar and seafood kitchen called Good Charlie's on FM 1488.

A declining pine can attract wood-boring insects, like termites, so brown pines should be removed.

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Texas drought got your trees? Here's how to tell if they're damaged

Texas trees are stressed from the drought this summer, especially those that were weakened by the freeze, says Matt Weaver, regional urban forester for Texas A&M Forest Service.

A line of Hart InterCivic voting machines are seen, Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2022, in Conroe. Montgomery County election clerks set up several machines and stations allowing poll workers to get additional hands-on experience with the system ahead of the Nov. 8 election. Montgomery County Commissioners Court approved the $8.1 million purchase of 1,900 machines in September 2021 to replace the county's system from the same vender from 2005.

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Montgomery County adds more voting precincts, adjusts boundaries due to growth

Continued growth in Montgomery County has led to the creation of two new voting precincts and boundary changes for 25 precincts for the November elections.

Harlon Brooks, the founder of Harlon's BBQ in Houston, is dead at 79.

Photo by: Courtesy Harlon Brooks Family

Harlon Brooks, founder of Harlon's BBQ in Houston, dead at 79

Harlon's BBQ once had locations throughout Houston and was the first Black-owned business to operate as a food vendor at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.