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Man accused in death of girlfriend's infant

A Channelview man was reportedly driving his girlfriend's five-week-old baby boy around to put him to sleep, but the baby died shortly after Court documents state that on Wednesday, a mother and her boyfriend brought her five-week-old baby boy to San J... »

A rare look inside Houston Astrodome

While officials say it's still structurally sound, it would need some significant renovations if it's to make any kind of comeback The last crowds that dome hosted were Hurricane Katrina evacuees in 2005 but it's been a landmark in search for a purpose... »

Man accused of kidnapping, assaulting woman he dated

Police are looking for a Houston man accused of kidnapping and assaulting a woman he was dating Kendrick Tamon Smith, 26, is charged with kidnapping. According to court documents, back on March 3, Smith and the victim were out to dinner. After dinner, ... »

Houstonians hit the pavement at Run for the Rose

Eyewitness News is a sponsor of the run, which has raised $3 million so far The run is organized by the Rose Foundation, named in honor Dr. Marnie Rose, a Houston physician who died of a brain tumor in 2002. The race raises money for brain cancer resea... »

Settlement in '11 fatal rodeo ride accident possible near

There may be some progress in legal battle launched the family of a man who fell from a rodeo carnival roller coaster and died After months of negotiations, we've learned both sides have reached a settlement in this case. Brian Greenhouse died while ri... »

Parents of preemies in Med Center evicted from hotel

The couple had been staying at the hotel since December, when the wife went into labor during a trip here and had her twins early In December, the New Orleans couple found themselves in a situation where Houston was suddenly home for a while. Then on T... »

City, county working to resolve Reliant Park drainage fee issue

The city of Houston and Harris County may be close to resolving their spat over a drainage fee for Reliant Park Negotiation with the city will continue despite a move by Harris Co. commissioner Steve Radack to hold that particular item that was on Tues... »

It's official: Houston will host 2013 NBA All-Star Game

The NBA All-Star Game is returning to Houston in 2013, Commissioner David Stern announced at a press conference Wednesday NBA Commissioner David Stern was in town Wednesday to make the announcement with Houston Mayor Annise Parker and Rockets CEO Tad B... »

Four Houston Companies make Forbes' list

Fortune Magazine has named four Houston companies to its list of 100 best companies to work for Methodist Hospital came in 53rd on the list, down from 19th last year. However, it did rank eighth for average pay for hourly employees. The average annual ... »

RodeoHouston announce full list of 2012 entertainers

The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo officials have announced the full list of entertainers for 2012 RODEOHOUSTON Tickets for the Rodeo go on sale Saturday. Tuesday, Feb. 28 -- Alabama Wednesday, Feb. 29* – Armed Forces Appreciation Day -- Kid Rock Thu... »

Texans win first playoff game 31-10 over Bengals

The Texans played nearly mistake-free football in their first ever playoff game Saturday; a 31-10 win over Cincinnati J.J. and T.J. and Andre and Arian. Rookie J.J. Watt's leaping interception return for a touchdown late in the first half propelled the... »

Treadmill lets doctor practice what he preaches

A Houston doctor had an unusual request when he was offered a new position at Methodist Hospital. He wanted a treadmill desk But all that sitting? No thanks. So Lee had an unusual request when he was offered the job as chairman of Methodist Hospital's ... »

Houston Texans frenzy heating up for playoff game

We're just a day away from the big game at Reliant Stadium and the city is in full support of their Houston Texans Saturday's game against the Cincinnati Bengals is sold out and from loading up on Texans gear to securing tickets, the biggest die-hard T... »

Newest hot spot for Texans fan fever

If you have Texans fever, the official Houston Texans Grille in northwest Houston is the place to be The Houston Texans Grille has only been open for about six weeks, but it's quickly becoming a huge hot spot for fans. From the bodacious triple-decker ... »

Man who started popular Houston ice cream shop dies

We are saddened to report the death of the man who started a popular Houston ice cream shop Hank Wiggins died New Year's Eve at a local hospital due to several complications resulting from a fall several months ago. Wiggins ran Hank's Ice Cream Parlor ... »

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