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7 most notorious true crime cases in Houston history

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From serial killers going on multiple rampages to inner-family drama leading to staged burglaries, these true crime cases rocked the Houston area.
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Juneteenth in Houston: From 1865 to 2025

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This Juneteenth marks 160 years since the Emancipation Proclamation reached Texas. Learn how the holiday has evolved and what Houston events to attend.
Reverchon Park’s baseball field

Dallas celebrates Reverchon Park’s renovated baseball field

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Reverchon Park’s ceentury-old baseball field reopens after stunning renovation, blending historic charm with modern amenities for future generations of players.
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The oldest buildings in Houston that are still standing

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We’re taking a tour through time, exploring some of the most historic buildings in Houston. Which ones have survived as the city evolves?
Strange Texas laws

Here are 7 of some of Texas’ most strange laws

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If you’re tuned into Texas politics, it probably doesn’t surprise you that the state has laws that don’t make any sense in 2025.  There must’ve been a time when making laws was fun and easy and state leaders, as well as city governments, started throwing any rule to the wall to see if it stuck. […]
6 legendary Texas animals (and the stories behind them)

6 legendary Texas animals (and the stories behind them)

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Learn about some of the most legendary Texas animals, from college mascots like Bevo and Reveille to long-gone mammals memorialized in time.