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This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 65 January marks the 21st anniversary of the premier of King of the Hill, the cartoon sitcom that followed a Texas family in the fictional city of Arlen for 13 seasons. Originally airing in 1997, the iconic show went on to live in the hearts of Texans long after its final episode in 2010. Luckily, it may not be the last we hear from the Hill family. In August, Fox spoke with creators Greg Daniels and Mike Judge about the possibility of reviving the show. IN PHOTOS: Baking a delicious boudin king cake "We have … [Read more...] about The best ‘King of the Hill’ quotes that perfectly describe Texans

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 134 Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt has raised $37.132 million for Hurricane Harvey relief. Watt closed the … [Read more...] about J.J. Watt raises $37.132 million for flooding victims

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 3 NEW YORK (AP) — Daytime television psychologist “Dr. Phil” McGraw says he plans to end his talk show after 21 years in the coming months, but viewers haven't seen the last of him. “Dr. Phil” was the most prominent spinoff from Oprah Winfrey's show, which once dominated daytime TV. The Texan's program debuted in September 2002 after he'd been featured as a regular guest on Winfrey's. “With this show, we have helped thousands of guest and millions of viewers through everything from addiction and marriage to mental wellness and raising children,” McGraw said in a statement. “This has been an incredible chapter of my life and career, but while I'm moving on from daytime, there is so much more I wish to do.” The traditional broadcast TV season ends in spring; there was no date given for Phil's final show. McGraw, 72, said he wants to focus on prime-time programming and is planning … [Read more...] about ‘Dr. Phil’ talk show to end daytime TV run after 21 years

On Wednesday evening, Texas plans to execute Wesley Ruiz despite the ongoing controversy surrounding the state’s use of drugs long past their original expiration dates to kill prisoners. Ruiz, 43, was sentenced to death nearly 15 years ago for the 2007 shooting of Dallas police Senior Cpl. Mark Nix following a high-speed car chase. The chase began while police were searching for a murder suspect, according to court documents. Ruiz’s car eventually slid off the side of the road, and Nix rushed over and began smashing the passenger side window with his police baton. Ruiz fatally shot him in the chest through the back passenger window, court filings state. In an active legal battle, Ruiz and other condemned prisoners have argued the state prison system should not be allowed to continue extending the expiration dates of its execution drugs. They claim the use of old drugs violates the U.S. Constitution’s prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment. With fewer pharmacies willing … [Read more...] about Texas set to execute Wesley Ruiz despite ongoing fight over state’s use of old lethal injection drugs

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 101 As Mardi Gras season ramps up along the Gulf Coast we're already seeing plenty of festive decorations throughout the area, including king cakes in bakery sections. As expected, Blue Bell Ice Cream has concocted a seasonal flavor, but it's only available in limited quantities, in pints and half gallons. … [Read more...] about Yes, Blue Bell makes king cake-flavored ice cream but supplies are limited

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 33 Former Houston Texans quarterback Matt Schaub may now be getting locked in to quarterbacking the Oakland Raiders this coming season, but he still has some unfinished business here in Houston, namely his family's three-story home which just hit the market. That price tag gets you over 10,000 square feet, five bedrooms, six bathrooms, plus three half-bathrooms, all on about an acre of land just east of Chimney Rock. According to the realtors, the Schaub family moved in at the end of 2009, the same year the QB lead the Texans to their first winning-record season. The home is zoned to the Houston Independent School District, but if you are buying a house for just over $4 million they probably go to some … [Read more...] about Matt Schaub lists Houston house for sale for $4.29 million

This is a carousel. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate 45 The last Prince's Hamburgers location in Houston has closed, a victim of Hurricane Harvey's massive flooding. The location at 3425 Ella Boulevard was the last location standing. A Houston institution for 84 years, Prince's is one of the most-beloved chains in the area. RELATED: Houston's oldest restaurants can still dish it out There is something to hopeful for, though, as owner John Broussard told Chron.com Friday afternoon that he is currently looking to reopen at a new location later this year. Prince's busy catering business is still very much in operation. "The flood hurt us and that location, but I want to reopen … [Read more...] about Prince’s Hamburgers has closed its last location in Houston but a revival is near