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VAST Academy at HCC offers special needs students boost to pursue careers, education

Young adults with special needs can find it challenging to find a vocation where they can earn an income and feel fulfilled. A trustee at Houston Community College is working to change that by expanding a vocational training program.

December 8, 2025 11:01am CST

Houston weather forecast: Cool, dry most of this week

December 8, 2025 9:00am CST

I-10 Katy Freeway westbound lanes reduced in Houston until mid-2026

December 8, 2025 8:14am CST

Elevation project shrinks I-10 to 2 lanes

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Elevation project shrinks I-10 to 2 lanes

December 7, 2025 9:58pm CST

2026 FIFA World Cup in Houston: Matches, transit, and must-see spots

December 7, 2025 5:49pm CST

Houston weather: Cold front to bring chilly start to week

Cold front to bring chilly start to the week for Houston: Forecast

December 7, 2025 5:21pm CST

Texas Headlines

Turning Point USA, Gov. Abbott make announcement

Gov. Greg Abbott and Turning Point USA are making an announcement from the Governor's Mansion.

This Texas city will host the first-ever college football Xbox Bowl

Over 400 emergency calls released from Kerr County flooding

North Texas Muslim housing project catches new lawsuit from AG Ken Paxton

July Hill Country flooding: Kerrville Police Department releases 911 calls in their entirety

Pearland Christmas grinch: Thieves steal 2 huge Christmas balls weighing 100 pounds each from the city

Thieves steal 2 huge Christmas balls weighing 100 pounds each from the city of Pearland

National News

Trump administration to expand travel ban to over 30 countries, Noem says

Earlier this year, the Trump administration previously banned travel to the U.S. for 12 countries and restricted access for seven others.

VAST Academy at HCC offers special needs students boost

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VAST Academy at HCC offers special needs students boost

Marjorie Taylor Greene links rise in threats to Trump’s public criticism

2025 Kennedy Center honorees: Trump hosts 48th annual ceremony

Trump hosts 48th annual Kennedy Center Honors

2025 Holiday Shipping Deadlines: USPS, FedEx, UPS important dates to remember

Stimulus payment December 2025, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check

Sports

Texans 20-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs revive playoff hopes

The Houston Texans turned their season around with a big 20-10 win against the Kansas City Chiefs, improving their chances of making the playoffs. Their strong defense shut down Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, while C.J. Stroud and the offense made important plays to clinch the victory. With four games left against teams with different records, the Texans have a good shot at securing a playoff spot and possibly winning their division.

December 8, 2025 11:49am CST

CFP Bracket: Texas Tech earns bye, Texas A&M hosts first round game

December 7, 2025 1:34pm CST

Houston Dynamo Technical Director Asher Mendelsohn joins the show

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Houston Dynamo Technical Director Asher Mendelsohn joins the show

December 7, 2025 12:30pm CST

FIFA World Cup group schedule: Full list of matchdays

World Cup group schedules released

December 6, 2025 12:57pm CST

FIFA World Cup schedule 2026: Teams for Houston group-stage games revealed

Which FIFA World Cup teams will be playing group-stage games in Houston?

December 6, 2025 12:24pm CST

World Cup schedule 2026: Full list of teams to play at Dallas Stadium

December 6, 2025 10:41am CST

Things To Do

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Houston things to do this weekend: June 6-8

Offbeat & Unusual

Detroit's RoboCop statue installed at Eastern Market after years of delays

After 15 years, Detroit's RoboCop statue has now found a home.

Stay frosty: Mug Root Beer unveils new cologne in time for holidays

Thai woman brought in for cremation found alive in coffin after knocking

North Carolina driver says bald eagle dropped cat through her windshield: 'You may not believe me'

Man who ate slice of cake after breaking into home finally captured

Michigan man who shares same initials as JD Vance convicted of threatening to kill president, vice president

Consumer & Recalls

VAST Academy at HCC offers special needs students boost to pursue careers, education

Young adults with special needs can find it challenging to find a vocation where they can earn an income and feel fulfilled. A trustee at Houston Community College is working to change that by expanding a vocational training program.

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