Body camera video shows suspect smashing through window to evade deputy in Oklahoma
A dramatic escape was caught on body camera video after a suspected copper thief in Oklahoma jumped through a closed window.
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Justice Department threatens California with legal action over claim of noncitizens on voter rolls
The U.S. Department of Justice has threatened California with possible legal action over what it says are noncitizens believed to have received mail ballots....
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Houston City Council approves millions for Tanner Road improvements, sewer projects
Houston City Council approved millions of dollars in road, drainage and wastewater improvements Wednesday, October 14, including funding for a long-awaited Tanner Road project and work aimed at improving the city’s sewer system. The projects could affect drivers, nearby residents...
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Stolen truck suspect flees scene after early morning chase ended in crash, authorities say
A suspect is on the run after an early morning pursuit on Wednesday ended in a crash in Houston, according to officials.
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Entergy Texas' Orange County Advanced Power Station now delivering power to Southeast Texas
Entergy Texas has officially placed its Orange County Advanced Power Station into service, adding a new around-the-clock power source to meet growing energy demands across Southeast Texas. The 1,215-megawatt facility — known as OCAPS — can generate enough electricity to power mor...
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Man in critical condition after allegedly being robbed, hit over the head in W. Houston
Houston police are investigating after a man was found with a serious head injury after allegedly being robbed and struck with either a stick or club. Officers responded to Westpark and Gessner Road after getting two separate calls. One was from a third-party and said there had b...
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39 years ago: 'Baby Jessica' falls down 8-inch well for two days in 1987
It took 58 frantic hours to rescue the 18-month-old who fell into an 8-inch well in her Midland, Texas, backyard.
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Paxton vs. Talarico: Where They Stand on the Border
Democrats and Republicans have long held strong, differing viewpoints on immigration and border security and those differences are still apparent in the Texas Senate race, with Republican Ken Paxton known for defending the state's enforcement of its own border policies and Democr...
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Man's body found in Buffalo Bayou in Downtown Houston
Police say the body of a 23-year-old man was found in Downtown Houston Wednesday morning.
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Flock cameras, tax rates, marijuana: Here are some of the policies that SE Texans will vote on
People across the country have been talking about some hotly contested statewide elections, but that's not all that'll be on your ballot.
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Texas bans use of state grant money for Flock cameras
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines signed an executive order Tuesday prohibiting state grant money from being used for Flock cameras and other license plate trackers....
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Cornell University faculty to begin debating no-confidence resolution
Cornell University’s faculty senate on Wednesday will begin deliberating a no-confidence resolution to condemn the school’s response to sexual violence on campus....
parks
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 crafts....