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Longtime 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.

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Houston's longtime mayor Sylvester Turner to lie in state at Texas Capitol

The late Texas Congressman and former Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will lie in state at the Texas Capitol next week to commemorate his lifelong commitment to public service. Texas House members unanimously passed a resolution on Thursday morning to allow Turner to lie in the Hall of the House of Representatives from Thursday,

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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.

Houston First Corporation, John Whitmire

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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 · 7h

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,

ABC 13 Houston on MSN · 10h

Houston First and Mayor John Whitmire to unveil plans to 'reimagine' convention district

Thousands of people visit the downtown area each year as the George R. Brown Convention Center hosts hundreds of events, but the area will soon be getting a makeover. The Houston First Corporation said this project will reimagine the eastern district of downtown Houston for years to come.

Tesla planning new factory in Houston area for 'megapacks'

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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.

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 9h

Massive Tesla battery factory could bring 1,500 jobs to Brookshire west of Houston

Tesla is expected to open a Megapack large-scale battery-storage manufacturing facility west of Houston that could create 1,500 jobs. The electric vehicle-maker and energy company plans to convert 1 million square feet it leased in 2021 at Empire West Business Park along I-10 in Brookshire,

KHOU 11 · 4h

Tesla to spend nearly $200 million on battery 'megafactory' near Houston

Tesla Inc. (Nasdaq: TSLA) plans to spend nearly $200 million for a new manufacturing facility in Brookshire, bringing at least 1,500 advanced manufacturing jobs to the area. The Waller County Commissioners Court approved tax abatements on March 5 for Tesla’s new facility,

Houston women’s basketball coach Ronald Hughey steps down

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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 · 7h

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 · 8h

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.

Southwest Houston, apartment fire

Houston Chronicle on MSN · 4h

Multiple-alarm fire reported at apartment complex in Southwest Houston, fire department reports

Houston firefighters are battling a multiple-alarm blaze on Hillcroft Street in the Gulfton area, Houston Fire Department officials said on X. No injuries were reported as of around 2:30 p.m., fire officials said on X.

KHOU-TV Houston on MSN · 4h

200 firefighters bring massive, wind-driven apartment fire under control in southwest Houston

Firefighters are still putting out hot spots at the scene of a raging, 3-alarm apartment fire in southwest Houston.

ABC 13 Houston on MSN · 4h

Crew working to extinguish 3-alarm apartment fire in southwest Houston, HFD says

Fire crews are working to extinguish a three-alarm apartment fire in southwest Houston. According to the Houston Fire Department, the blaze broke out at the complex at 6525 Hillcroft Avenue. HFD said no injuries have been reported,

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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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Rousso's Fat Bacon, Minneapple pie among the big winners at Houston rodeo's 2025 Gold Buckle Foodie Awards

Here is the full list of 2025 Gold Buckle winners at the Houston rodeo, including Minneapple pie and Rousso's Fat Bacon.

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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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Astros send first baseman back to Houston for medical testing

Houston Astros' new first baseman, Christian Walker, walked into the clubhouse feeling optimistic that his injury isn't as ...

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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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Houston to implement city-wide hiring freeze, mayor’s office confirms

HOUSTON, Texas – Houston Mayor John Whitmire announced this week that a citywide hiring freeze will be taking place. Whitmire ...

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Longtime Houston mayor Sylvester Turner dies

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Tesla planning new factory in Houston area for 'megapacks'

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Southwest Houston, apartment fire

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