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Could new air conditioning requirement cause unintended consequences for Houston renters?
ABC13 asked experts whether the costs of suddenly having an air conditioner could have unintended consequences for some cash-strapped Houston renters.
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Healthcare worker killed, 90-year-old man critically injured in southeast Houston shooting, HPD says
Police say a healthcare worker was found shot to death, and the 90-year-old man who reportedly shot her was critically injured in southeast Houston on Monday afternoon....
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Father killed, daughter critically injured in shooting in east Harris County, deputies say
Deputies said the victims were found with gunshot wounds. SkyEye13 flew over the scene and captured footage of crime tape strung up in front of several mobile homes along the road....
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'I am ICE': Man accused of impersonating immigration agent after minor west Houston car accident
According to court documents, the man is identified as 48-year-old Majid Shaheed Mohammed, who is now charged with impersonating a public servant.
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Chuck Grassley, oldest sitting US senator, laments dying in office under a Democratic governor
"I don't want a Democrat governor choosing my successor," Grassley said.
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Where are HISD’s uncertified teachers? ENOUGH finds more at some of Houston’s most challenged schools
Texas has more uncertified teachers in its classrooms than any other state in the country, driven by a nationwide shortage of state-certified educators, a certification process that can take years to complete and a push by many school districts to cut costs. Uncertified teachers ...
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Dublin, California shooting: 77-year-old couple allegedly shoots, kills son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey
There was a Dublin, California shooting. A 77-year-old couple allegedly shot and killed their son-in-law, Jonathan McKinsey.
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Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as 'Pac,' dies after competition in Chicago
Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, has died. He was 40.
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Houston water bill suddenly higher? Here’s what to check and what to do next
Houston residents facing higher water bills have another reason to take a close look at their monthly statements. City of Houston Controller Chris Hollins says new fees and changing water rates can raise costs, but an unexpected spike in usage could also signal a leak or meter pr...
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Bond denied for 17-year-old accused of killing Westbury HS student
Attorneys from both sides confirm that Travoris Hines is a former student of Westbury High.
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Central Park body found: Suspect Jonathan Robles charged with murder after woman beaten to death with a stick in New York City
A 63-year-old woman who had been living in New York City's Central Park was beaten to death with a stick. Suspect Jonathan Robles has been charged with murder....
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Gov. Greg Abbott declares statewide disaster proclamation over diesel shortages
The governor is allowing the used of dyed diesel on roads. Diesel prices reached a record high last week, seven months into the U.S.'s war with Iran.
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US officials deny there are plans to sell weapons to China
It comes after the U.S. ambassador to China said Trump offered to sell American arms to China.
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2 suspects arrested in multiple copper wire thefts at Gallery Furniture worth $70K, Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office says
The Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office said it arrested two suspects in multiple copper wire thefts totaling $70K at a Gallery Furniture store.
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'Verity' cast reveals why the movie thriller should keep viewers guessing
In theaters this Friday, "Verity" is based on Hoover's bestselling novel and centers on a story built around distrust, mystery and shifting perceptions....
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ABC13 looks at why there's been a lack of debates in statewide races on November ballot
It's not unheard of for candidates to decline debates. But it's rare in modern Texas politics to have no debates for the U.S. Senate, governor, and lieutenant governor, especially given that some of the current candidates have debated in the past....
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Healthcare aide killed, 90-year-old man critically wounded in southeast Houston shooting
A healthcare aide was killed and a 90-year-old man was critically wounded in a shooting at a southeast Houston home Friday afternoon, according to Houston police. Officers were called around 1 p.m. to the 11500 block of Panay Drive. Authorities initially believed the incident was...
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Texas awards $51 million in first round of Rural Texas Strong funding
Gov. Greg Abbott announced on Monday that Texas is awarding $51 million in federal funding to rural hospital districts and authorities as part of the state’s Rural Texas Strong initiative....
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Harris County gets one-year extension to use federal funds for post-Harvey flood bond projects
A Harris County Flood Control District report earlier this year revealed that several of the county's disaster relief flood projects -- which were authorized by voters in 2018 as part of a $2.5 billion bond -- would not meet a state-imposed deadline early next year....
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Contradicting Trump, Pope Leo says artificial intelligence safety concerns not 'fake news'
Pope Leo XIV says concerns about artificial intelligence going rogue are not "fake news" and should be taken seriously.
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Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison in smuggling case tied to fatal crash
A 26-year-old Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in federal prison for his role in a cartel-linked human smuggling ring tied to a fatal 2022 Texas car crash....
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68-year-old dies at St. Joseph Hospital after medical emergency while in custody
Quang Truong, 68, died Thursday after experiencing a medical emergency while in custody, according to information provided by the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Truong was pronounced dead at 5:29 p.m. at St. Joseph Hospital, where he had been receiving treatment since Sept. 22. ...
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Flight makes emergency return to Houston after windshield shatters
A United Airlines regional jet headed for El Paso, made an emergency return to Houston Sunday after the first officer’s windshield shattered shortly after takeoff, according to CNN. Driver accused of ramming SUV through Rosenberg grocery store, upset because he needed to use the ...
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Ken Paxton calls for balancing border security with immigration reform to help labor-starved business sectors
The Texas attorney general and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate blamed Democrats for standing in the way of a deal, arguing one could have been passed during the first Trump administration....
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Relief!: “Man, I can sleep tonight”, Houston retiree able to rest peacefully after months of buzz and fear
When Don Lewis started noticing bees around the side of his home in southeast Houston, he knew he had a problem. The bees had built a colony underneath the window of his master bedroom in the 5600 block of Malmedy Road. Lewis, a retiree from the City of Houston, had been living w...
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Tasia Fortune's hanging was 'staged' in 'drug case gone very wrong': Police chief
A third suspect was arrested on murder charges in the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black mother of four whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson....
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AI stokes fears, but can be a boon for the disabled community. Here’s how else it’s impacting Texans
From smart glasses to concerns over rouge AI agents, this Texas Standard special takes a look at this new tech frontier — and a glimpse at what may be over the horizon....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 28, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Teen charged with murder of Westbury HS student to be held without bond for now
The 17-year-old accused of killing LePaul Warren outside Westbury High School on Friday will be held without bond at least for the next few weeks. Westbury High School students return after senior is shot dead Travoris Hines, 17, is charged with murder. He is expected to return t...
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'Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger' documentary is exclusively heading to Disney+ and Hulu
Disney+ and Hulu's "Oasis: Don't Look Back In Anger" doc features Liam and Noel Gallagher first joint interview in 20 years plus, unseen performances.
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Hello Houston (September 28, 2026)
Today: We break down the latest in Texas politics ahead of the midterm elections, sociologist Harel Shapira talks about his new book “Basic Pistol,” and we discuss a new study that looks at how proximity to food influences our eating habits....
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Camp Mystic Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing: Owners propose sale
The owners of Camp Mystic, where 27 campers and counselors died during the July 2025 flooding, have filed a Chapter 11 bankruptcy plan which would auction off the property and other assets....
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The U.S. and Mexico aren’t breaking up over cartels. They’re arguing over who’s to blame.
At the United Nations this week, President Trump described Mexico as an "epicenter" of cartel violence and reasserted that its government must reclaim territory controlled by criminal groups....
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Camp Mystic proposes selling Hill Country property in bankruptcy plan
Camp Mystic is proposing to sell its nearly 725-acre Hill Country property as part of its Chapter 11 bankruptcy case, more than a year after deadly flooding killed 25 campers, two counselors and camp owner Dick Eastland....
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Is El Niño delivering on its hurricane forecast?
I think it’s important for us as forecasters to look back and ask a simple question: How did we do? Every forecast is an opportunity to learn. Whether we were right or wrong, there are lessons in the forecast process, and looking back helps us understand what worked, what didn’t,...
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Missing Harris County juvenile found safe after investigators uncover alleged trafficking scheme
A missing juvenile was found safe and reunited with family after detectives with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office followed leads to a second north Harris County location, authorities said. The child’s recovery came one day after investigators began looking into a r...
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Missing girl rescued from suspected trafficking operation in north Harris County
Officials say Lowe posted the missing child online for trafficking purposes.
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$745K returned to donors after GoFundMe says elderly couple's daughter made up neighbor's identity
GoFundMe refunded over $745,000 after discovering a viral campaign for an elderly man was organized by his daughter in The Colony, who violated terms by faking her identity as a stranger....
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Tipster in RAF Fairford plot had 'partial picture,' British minister says amid probe
The five men arrested on terror charges near Royal Air Force Fairford in the United Kingdom have been released on bail after "extensive interviews."
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AG Paxton launches investigation of Blue Cross Blue Shield
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas, its parent company, Health Care Service Corporation, and related entities over allegations that the insurer denied or delayed coverage for medically necessary and urgent care. Th...
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Driver accused of ramming SUV through Rosenberg grocery store, upset because he needed to use the bathroom
A man’s accused of purposely driving his car into a Rosenberg Kroger. Rosenberg police, in a Facebook post, said the driver intentionally drove through the doors of the pharmacy because he “needed to use the restroom and was upset the doors were locked.” This happened around 4:30...
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20-year-old arrested, accused in multiple Fort Bend County business burglaries
Fort Bend County authorities have taken a 20-year-old suspect into custody after an investigation into a string of late-night break-ins at local businesses....
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Unplug Texas Day
On Wed., October 21, the West U Parks & Recreation Department invites residents to join in for Unplug Texas Day! Join us at Wier Park from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for an evening filled with games, music, and an archery booth provided by Texas Parks & Wildlife....
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Ken Paxton details childhood eye injury during Dallas USHBC event
U.S. Senate candidate Ken Paxton spoke in Dallas at a United States Hispanic Business Council event, sharing a personal story about a childhood eye injury to argue against government-run health care....
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18-year-old arrested, charged in deadly shooting of man in northeast Houston, police department says
An 18-year-old was arrested and charged with capital murder after a man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds in northeast Houston, HPD investigators said....
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Barbers Hill ISD built a $200 million education foundation, now its structure is under scrutiny
For nearly 20 years, Barbers Hill ISD Superintendent Greg Poole pursued an unconventional strategy to grow the district’s finances. Lawmakers are now questioning the foundation’s aggressive investments, unusual structure, and potential conflicts of interest....
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Stormy Weather Pattern: Tropical Moisture brings end of week rain
Moisture from Pacific Hurricane Polo gets pulled into Texas for the second half of the week bringing scattered storms to the state and possible flooding especially towards Central Texas. Rain Chances: Rain chances at the beginning of this week start off low. Isolated showers and ...
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Maritime experts travel to Nantucket to investigate shipwreck remains exposed by nor’easter
Weathered wooden beams possibly from a 19th-century shipwreck have emerged from the sand along Nantucket’s southern shore
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Mexico's Baja California braces for major Hurricane Polo as Hurricane Nolo still threatens Hawaii
Hurricane Nolo edged further away from the Hawaiian Islands on Sunday as major Hurricane Polo bore down on Mexico's Baja California peninsula
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La Isla is brings the flavors of Puerto Rico to Wildwood
La Isla is brings the flavors of Puerto Rico to Wildwood; family-owned and operated, La Isla draws inspiration from generations of family recipes.
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New Harris County billboards urge voters to make a plan for November election
If you’re driving in Harris County, you may see a new reminder about the November election: “Plan. Check. Vote.” Thirteen billboards carrying that message are going up across the county as part of a voter education campaign unveiled Monday by Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth...
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Deputies working to learn what killed man found dead in middle of roadway, HCSO says
Investigators said it is currently unclear whether the man had a medical emergency or if he died from being hit by a vehicle.
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Man found shot dead in alley behind illegal game room in northwest Harris County, deputies say
A man was found shot dead in an alleyway behind what deputies described as an illegal game room in northwest Harris County, according to the sheriff's office....
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Karol G turns Houston into a Tropicoqueta party, surprises crowd with Drake
If you were anywhere near the Reliant Stadium Sunday night, there was no question who was in town. Pink, orange, flowers, sequins, cowboy hats and tropical looks were everywhere. Karol G fans did not simply show up for a concert. They dressed for the Tropicoqueta theme, and some ...
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Starship splashes down in the Pacific after 1st orbital flight test
Starship launched from South Texas in SpaceX's first attempt to put the world's largest and most powerful spacecraft into orbit around Earth.
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SpaceX’s Starship launches from South Texas, returns to Earth with a thud
The biggest rocket ever built launched from Spaceport in South Texas before entering Earth’s orbit shortly after. Though the mission ended with a thud, it does mark a significant step for commercial spaceflight....
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Houston Stand Down gearing up for 33rd annual event this Friday
On Friday, Houston Stand Down will be holding its annual event focusing on serving those who served. The event, which is partnered by the City of Houston, Houston Veterans Affairs and Career Gear, targets veterans of all backgrounds, with a focus on providing various services to ...
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7 shot, 3 fatally, at Michigan after-hours strip club, police say
Three people were killed and four more were injured when an argument led to gunfire at an after-hours strip club Sunday morning in Detroit, officials said....
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Trump administration lowers fuel economy standards, critics say at a significant environmental cost
Trump released new fuel economy standards that relax regulatory requirements for automakers to control pollution from gasoline-powered cars and light trucks....
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Near-record heat for Tuesday before rain chances climb into the weekend
We're slowly feeling the return of more moisture into Southeast Texas. And by later this week, we'll get some rain from this humid weather pattern too....