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Texas Board of Education rejects renaming slavery for 2nd graders
A working group proposed using the term "involuntary relocation" instead of slavery to teach 2nd graders. The state board of education rejected this proposal.
Houston artist, activist and philanthropist Trae tha Truth is hosting a gas giveaway during his "Trae Day Weekend" with his nonprofit organization, Relief Gang.
Fact-checking if the Supreme Court ended the Miranda rights requirement
A Supreme Court case involving the “right to remain silent” had people wondering if Miranda rights still apply. They do. Here’s what the ruling actually did.
Ohio State’s new trademark for “THE” doesn’t prevent anyone from using the word. It just prevents colleges from making it the main element on athletic apparel.
Supreme Court gun ruling doesn’t overturn all state concealed carry
The court struck down a New York law that required people have a specific reason to obtain a concealed carry permit. But other types of requirements can remain in pl
A photo circulating on Twitter that shows gas selling for $7.11 per gallon at 7-Eleven was taken more than one year ago and shows a new station testing its sign.
AriZona Iced Tea did not change the price on its cans from $0.99 to $1.29
The price of a 23-ounce can of AriZona Iced Tea hasn’t changed. The cans are sold for $1.29 in Canadian dollars, which is equivalent to 99 cents in the U.S.
UH System boasts public art collection of 700+ pieces
"There is never a charge for experiencing our collection," says Maria Gaztambide, executive director and chief curator for Public Art University of Houston System.
Hidden Gems: Great destinations all across the Houston area
KHOU 11 Digital Anchor Brandi Smith takes you on a tour of places in Houston you might not have known about! Email BSmith@KHOU.com with your hidden gems!
Honor old memories by generating new ones at Memory Park
The Montgomery park's roughly five acres include a waterfall and stream, a pond stocked with huge koi and always hungry turtles, a Little Free Library and more.
Exploration Green serves two purposes for Clear Lake community
When the weather is nice, the former golf course is a place where neighbors can connect with nature. When storms hit, it keeps nature away from neighbors.
Vogue: How this dance style allows LGBTQ+ community members to express their pride
'Voguing consists of 5 to 6 to 7 to 8 elements now, when it used to just consist of five. It's hand performance, cat walks, floor performance, spins, dips."
Juneteenth parade in Acres Home entertains hot but happy crowd
“The history is everything. Without history we don’t know where we come from. So, we must know history, so we know how to continue in our life,” said Clyde Hall.
How people at Emancipation Park's Juneteenth celebration are coping with heat
Hundreds of people braved the afternoon heat to enjoy the festivities. There are high-powered misting fans to keep the crowd cool and many people brought umbrellas.
Galveston, the birthplace of Juneteenth, honors late lawmaker who led charge to make it a state holiday
Juneteenth -- the day enslaved Texans learned they were free -- became a state holiday in 1980. The late state legislator who made it happen was honored today.
Houston-area organization equips South Asian survivors of domestic violence
Rachna Khare, the director of Daya Houston, said there is a great need for culturally-specific resources when it comes to helping domestic violence survivors.
Texas Board of Education rejects renaming slavery for 2nd graders
A working group proposed using the term "involuntary relocation" instead of slavery to teach 2nd graders. The state board of education rejected this proposal.
Judge Lina Hidalgo proposes spending $48 million for early childhood education
The money could provide some relief for parents struggling to find affordable childcare. Early learning centers would also benefit if the plan is approved.
'A happy place' | Texas A&M to build Aplin Center thanks to $50 million donation by Buc-ee's founder
Arch “Beaver” Aplin III graduated from Texas A&M in 1980 where he earned a construction science degree. He opened his first Buc-ee's in Lake Jackson in 1982.
Abbott calls for special legislative committee after Uvalde school shooting; TSTA calls action 'very weak'
"This is up to the people of Texas: Have you had enough, have you seen enough tiny caskets yet, are you insistent that the governor call us back to act?"