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What the fire couldn’t take from Wiltrace Ngoh

Wiltrace Ngoh has already accomplished more than most high school volleyball players could imagine. The Seven Lakes senior holds the school’s single-season blocks record, has represented the United States on the U19 and U23 national teams, and earned an invitation to the Under Armour All-American...

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Voters push Democrats beyond centrist consensus

Democratic victories normally bring celebration, particularly when Republicans control the White House, Congress, and much of state government. But some recent Democratic wins have exposed a growing civil war inside the party. Centrist Democrats continue warning that Democratic S...

Defender NetworkSep 10, 2026

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What the fire couldn’t take from Wiltrace Ngoh

Wiltrace Ngoh has already accomplished more than most high school volleyball players could imagine. The Seven Lakes senior holds the school’s single-season blocks record, has represented the United States on the U19 and U23 national teams, and earned an invitation to the Under Ar...

Defender NetworkSep 10, 2026

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West Houston homelessness partnership seeks permanent housing results

Houston and Harris County leaders are supporting a partnership helping people living unsheltered in West Houston move toward permanent housing. The program pairs law enforcement outreach with nonprofit case management and temporary hotel placement, among other services, to remove...

Defender NetworkSep 10, 2026

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The “Dating Recession” is hitting Gen Z singles

The cost of a first date has become a real financial calculation for Gen Z singles, as rising costs, sprawling commutes, and inflation reshape how, or whether, young Houstonians date at all. Nationally, the average “all-in” cost of a date, factoring in transportation and pre-date...

Defender NetworkSep 10, 2026

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Childhood obesity a big problem in Black Houston

For many Black families, the conversation about a child’s weight is anything but simple. There’s the medical reality of childhood obesity. There’s the cultural understanding that a fuller body can represent health, strength, and being well-fed. There’s the sting of teasing and bu...

Defender NetworkSep 10, 2026

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Texans offense still a mystery heading into 2026 season

The biggest question mark coming into the 2026 season for the Houston Texans has been the offensive side of the ball. With the addition of rookie guard Keylan Rutledge and adding pieces to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud, there’s some expected improvement. But how does Stroud thi...

Click2Houston GeneralSep 10, 2026

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Chambers County sheriff defends Flock cameras, plans to add more

While some communities are questioning Flock cameras, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is defending the technology. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne called the technology one of the best crime-fighting tools developed in the last decade, comparing its effectiveness to DNA and fingerpr...

FOX 26 HoustonSep 10, 2026