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05/09/2026
🚨 A Texas missionary once called “the holiest man alive” is going to prison.
Daniel Savala’s sentencing comes after years of allegations tied to his work with a college ministry. The case exposed disturbing questions about who knew what and how long warning signs went ignored.
05/09/2026
🕹️ An old Houston grocery store could be getting a major glow up.
A massive new arcade project is being planned for a former southwest Houston grocery store, according to state filings. The space has been empty for a while, but the next chapter could look completely different.
05/09/2026
Houston has a three level lounge that is actually a townhome.
Is it entrepreneurial spirit gone wild?
05/09/2026
🍸️ A Houston man is trying to turn a townhome into a nightlife spot.
A local lounge concept is going viral after its owner asked Houston for support online. The setup is definitely not your typical bar scene, and people have had a lot to say about it.
05/09/2026
Houston falls in sinful city rankings.
Are things getting less immoral in the Bayou city?
05/09/2026
Newly released UFO files are packed with bizarre Texas stories.
The files include reports of stalled vehicles, glowing objects and radar sightings.
05/08/2026
🛸 Texas has been part of the UFO conversation for a lot longer than TikTok.
Newly released government files show decades of strange sightings across the state, from major cities to military sites. Some of the reports go way back, and the Texas details are worth a closer look.
05/08/2026
Possible loss of Galveston landmark sets off soul-searching.
Some cities just aren't skyscraper cities, and that's OK.
05/08/2026
🚨 : Houston ISD is now facing a federal investigation.
The U.S. Department of Education is probing allegations tied to how Texas’ largest school district serves students with disabilities. Federal officials say the concerns involve where some students may be placed next school year.
05/08/2026
🏢 Galveston’s only skyscraper suddenly has an uncertain future.
The 20 story ANICO tower has long stood over the island, but its anchor tenant is preparing to leave and the building is now reportedly up for sale. For Galveston, the question is bigger than what happens to one office tower.
05/08/2026
⚾️ This Texas college baseball win made absolutely no sense.
Angelo State somehow advanced in the postseason despite a stat line that usually means the exact opposite. The way the Rams pulled it off is one of those “only in baseball” moments.
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