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The Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is warning residents about a scam involving payment apps such as Venmo, Zelle and Cash App. Officials say scammers send unexpected money to someone they don’t know, then claim the payment was made by mistake and ask the recipient to...
News
A woman is accused of taking sexually explicit photos of children and sending them in exchange for money, according to court documents.
safety
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission has sued Blue Bell Creameries, alleging the company unlawfully fired a Jewish technician after he requested a religious accommodation to keep his beard....
government
After losing the budget battle, Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is eyeing the November elections and said she won't support one of her Democratic colleagues....
safety
Another driver posted a video of a GCSO deputy tailing a driver and impeding lanes, preventing other drivers from passing.
safety
The man accused of fatally shooting a 5-year-old girl in northwest Harris County admitted to investigators that he fired shots at the vehicle the child was in, court records show....
News
Heat and humidity stick around for the rest of the week, with only isolated rain chances each day. Most areas will remain rain-free, while humidity eases somewhat late in the week. Temperatures remain in the low to mid 90s....
parks
A truck that had become an eyesore in a Sugar Land parking lot for years is finally gone after a local resident spoke up and asked for help. Rich Garza said he had watched the vehicle sit in the 4500 block of Highway 6 for approximately four years. The truck had flat tires, expir...
safety
A northwest Harris County mother is speaking out after her 5-year-old daughter was shot and killed while riding in the family car — and the man accused of pulling the trigger is now facing capital murder charges. Monica Hicks was driving her five children home from her mother’s h...
schools
Court records detail allegations that at least two students at The Briarwood School, a Houston private school serving children with learning differences, were sexually assaulted and harassed in locker rooms and other school-related settings during the 2025–26 school year. Two stu...
schools
The Houston Independent School District is facing scrutiny after announcing budget adjustments tied to student enrollment numbers — moves that could mean significant cuts for several campuses. Each year, HISD conducts what it calls a standard campus leveling process after the sch...
News
The outlets described the ban as a "direct assault" on the First Amendment.
News
Hundreds of flights have been canceled and thousands are delayed, with Newark Liberty International Airport and Philadelphia International Airport hit the hardest....
schools
Officials say a student report led to administrators finding a loaded gun on campus on Monday. New safety measures will be added to the campus starting Tuesday morning....
safety
Houston police have confirmed a body was recovered from a bayou in the Near Northside neighborhood.
News
World leaders are meeting under a global cloud of wars and bitter divisions for their annual meeting at the United Nations this week.
safety
An arrest has been made following the death of a woman back in 2011, authorities said.
safety
Mayor Kirk Watson said he wanted the Austin Police Department to be involved in the investigation of the shooting to offer a “clear-eyed, third-party look” at what happened....
safety
Fifteen years after a woman was strangled to death, her accused killer is now behind bars and charged with murder, according to court documents.
News
Republican leaders in Texas are pushing ahead with efforts to crack down on alleged "birth tourism" as birthright citizenship has been at the center of a national legal fight....
safety
The Houston Police Department said there were no obvious signs of trauma on the body recovered from Little Whiteoak Bayou.
safety
Houston police have arrested a 54-year-old man in connection with the 2011 murder of a 38-year-old woman in west Houston. Earnest Harold Smith is charged with murder in the case. He is no longer in the Harris County Jail after posting a $100,000 bond. HPD says Bridget Caldwell wa...
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"Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle" is coming to Hulu Sept. 28, bringing the blockbuster anime film and its epic demon battles home for streaming.
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The Indiana Court of Appeals heard arguments on whether Richard Allen received a fair trial in his 2024 murder conviction, a case that centers not on his guilt or innocence but on whether legal errors affected the outcome of the proceedings....
schools
Willis High School will begin screening every student through metal detectors and searching backpacks Tuesday after a second gun was discovered on campus this school year, prompting safety concerns among parents who say they have had enough. The announcement came Monday, Sept. 21...
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The state's power grid managers are seeking information about these projects' energy and water usage.
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A University of Houston football player’s bond was raised Monday after investigators accused him of assaulting a pregnant woman during an argument about an abortion pill, according to investigators. Carmello Dedric Brooks, 19, had his bond increased from $15,000 to $50,000 by Jud...
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According to the sheriff's office, the incident is being investigated as a case of intimate partner violence.
News
Monday stays hot, with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with a few brief downpours possible....
safety
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government
Gov. Abbott says data centers cannot be approved until ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) gather the information they need....
safety
Jason and Christina Nye and their 6-year-old daughter were killed in a Granville County, North Carolina crash on I-85; their son was wounded, police say....
Local
Italy, where Gilley is being held, does not have a death penalty.
News
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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'Big Dave' is known for uplifting communities around the world with the power of a hug. It started when he lost his friend on September 11th, 2001.
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Family remains hopeful as 12-year-old boy Xavier Taylor continues his recovery four months after a baseball injury.
business
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a settlement with Paramount in a lawsuit his state led challenging the company's acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery....
government
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes an audit. The governors office says state agencies require the data from the a...
schools
Today: We discuss how eliminating greenhouse gas limits for power plants could affect Houston, talk about Texas's new statewide reading list for public school students, learn about the threat coral reefs are facing in the Gulf, and more....
safety
School officials said on Monday that administrators received an anonymous tip from another student, prompting the school to go on hold for the day.
safety
A 47-year-old man has been charged with capital murder in the shooting death of a 5-year-old girl who was riding in her family’s car in northwest Harris County. “Our hearts are shattered”: Family asks for help to lay Zah’Layah to rest Jeremy Porter is accused of opening fire on t...
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Fifty New World screwworm infestations have been confirmed in the U.S. since the outbreak began, including 48 in Texas and two in New Mexico. Learn which animals are at risk, what symptoms to watch for and how officials are working to contain the spread....
business
Grocery bills can add up quickly, but the Houston Food Bank says families can take several practical steps to make their food budgets go further. Jennifer Da Silva, a Houston Food Bank representative, recommends planning ahead before heading to the store. Start by checking what y...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, in a move that has made it harder for lawyers and relatives to find them....
safety
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been fired after the agency reviewed video footage that depicted the deputy driving a marked unit in an “unacceptable” manner. According to the sheriff’s office, the footage showed the deputy following another vehicle at an ...
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Texas fall colors peak late October through November. Discover top leaf-peeping spots from Lost Maples to East Texas, according to Texas A&M Forest Service experts....
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Hi👋 Hope you’re having a great Monday! Every time I send one of these out, the open rates are fantastic. So I just wanted to say thank you for reading, and being here. I’m so thankful for you! I’m also working behind the scenes on even more ways for us to connect. That means the...
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Goodwin said that two ads depicting "deepfake" images of her violate a campaign law passed by the Texas legislature in 2019.
parks
West University Place first responders invite residents to join them for the annual National Night Out Community Block Party on Tuesday, October 6, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Colonial Park, 4130 Byron Street....
News
Detectives said officers responded to a call about skeletal remains found in a neighborhood south of downtown Houston, with the identity and cause of death to be determined later by an autopsy....
News
An 18-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly fatally shooting her boyfriend of two years in the head at a townhome on Fondren Road earlier this year. Emily Abigail Perez was charged Friday and is currently not in custody, according to records. The shoot...
government
According to a new report, bout one in 10 Americans now live in a different district than they did during the 2024 election cycle.
safety
Police were called on Friday evening and found what they believe to be skeletal remains.
News
Houston residents have raised concerns about power reliability for years — and new data shows outage activity climbed sharply in several Houston-area communities this summer. ENOUGH tracks power outage frequency month by month, so you can see what is happening in your ZIP code an...
schools
Willis High School was placed in a hold status after staff members discovered a loaded gun on campus Monday morning. In an email sent to families, the school confirmed the discovery and said a student has been detained. The gun was also confiscated. RELATED: Willis High School st...
safety
A 16-year-old was arrested after he allegedly assaulted a 15-year-old near Magnolia High School's football field during a game, MCSO said.
News
Over the weekend, our 6th named storm of the 2026 Atlantic season formed. FAY quickly ramped up to a strong tropical storm with winds topping out around 70mph. She will continue to slowly weaken over the remainder of the week. As we have seen all tropical season long, our intense...
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A video posted to social media shows the deputy tailgating another car and impeding traffic lanes, which stopped other drivers from being able to safely pass....
