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Harris Co. shooting: HCSO releases body worn camera video following deadly January 2026 shooting
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera video following a deadly officer-involved shooting in January 2026.
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Action 13 helps clear 86-year-old man's $1,980 toll road bill
The Harris County Toll Road Authority said they are clearing a man's $1,980 after Action 13 stepped in.
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2-year-old dies after being found in swimming pool in Humble area
A 2-year-old child drowned at home in the Humble area Friday, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. Deputies responded to the home in the 19000 block of Pine Trace Court after the child was found in the swimming pool. Life Flight immediately responded to the ...
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Chicano Boulevard keeps lowrider culture alive in Houston's East End
Gleaming chrome, vibrant paint and the rhythmic bounce of hydraulics are more than just eye-catching — they are a living expression of identity and pride for the members of Chicano Boulevard, a lowrider group rooted in Houston’s East End neighborhood of Magnolia Park. Chicano Bou...
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'The Remarried Empress' trailer drops for Hulu and Disney+ romantic epic series
Love, lust and regret collide in the royal court! Watch the trailer for "The Remarried Empress," the hit NAVER WEBTOON brought to life, premiering Nov. 4 on Disney+ and Hulu....
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Surveillance video shows thieves targeted Houston-area trading card game shops
Shop owners say the trading card craze is at an all-time high as people try to make quick big bucks with resales, some comparing it to the widespread rash of catalytic converter thefts....
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Spring HS student hit, rushed to hospital after attempting to cross North Freeway, HCSO says
Two students were attempting to cross the North Freeway on Friday afternoon when one of them was hit by a pickup truck, according to HCSO.
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University of Houston student-athlete accused of assaulting pregnant person
A University of Houston student-athlete has been arrested and charged with assaulting a pregnant person, according to court records.
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Texas governor race swings to Hinojosa in latest poll
The latest poll comparing Gov. Greg Abbott and his Democratic opponent Gina Hinojosa shows the challenger leading by four points.
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17-year-old charged with capital murder for killing man during robbery, Harris County sheriff says
A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder for killing a man during robbery in north Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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Former Harris Co. Pct. 6 deputy constable pleads guilty in 2024 deadly wrong-way crash: Records
A former Harris County Precinct 6 deputy constable has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash in 2024, according to court records....
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Trump says he has a deal with Denmark to bolster US military presence in Greenland
President Donald Trump said Friday he has a deal with Denmark to bolster the U.S. military presence in Greenland.
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Woman in custody after man shot on Metro bus in southwest Houston
A woman was taken into custody Friday afternoon after a man was shot on a Houston Metro bus in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Investigators say the two were arguing and fighting over a gun when the man was shot in the hand. The shooting was reporte...
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Former Houston Rodeo lawyer pleads guilty to soliciting minor
Jeffrey Downing has been sentenced to five years of probation.
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2 Helps You: Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality check
Property taxes remain a major concern for Harris County homeowners, with higher tax rates translating into higher tax bills for property owners following Thursday’s vote by Harris County Commissioner’s Court to increase the county’s tax rate. While homeowners cannot control the t...
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Before the crack: How one $33 hose could save Houston homeowners thousands
Houston homeowners, you water your plants — but did you know you should also be watering the foundation of your home? Joe Winter wants you to start. “It seems crazy, right? Water your foundation,” Winter said. “You water your plants, you water your garden, you water your trees, b...
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Houston shooting: Suspect arrested following weekend shooting in Northside/Northline area
An arrest has been made following a deadly weekend shooting that occurred in Houston's Northside/Northline area.
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Anonymous donors give $1.2 million to Houston Youth Symphony
HOUSTON — The Houston Youth Symphony has received two anonymous gifts totaling $1.2 million, providing significant new support for music education and youth development across the Greater Houston area. The gifts include a $1 million contribution dedicated to the organization’s lo...
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Investigation underway after deadly shooting outside Conroe courthouse, police say
According to officials, the shooting was self-inflicted by a suspect who was set for sentencing on Friday morning at the Lee Alworth building.
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Lina Hidalgo calls out Tom Ramsey over Harris County property tax hike, says his ‘no’ vote allowed increase to pass
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling out Precinct 3 Commissioner Tom Ramsey over the county’s newly approved property tax increase, arguing that his decision to vote against it did not stop the hike from passing. One day after the tax hike approval, Hidalgo pushed back in ...
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What to know about esophagitis after Kim Kardashian reveals diagnosis in new 'Kardashians' trailer
Kim Kardashian shared a health update in the new trailer for "The Kardashians" season 8.
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AVOID AREA: All northbound main lanes blocked on SH-249 at Cypresswood after concrete truck catches fire
A concrete truck caught fire during Friday afternoon’s rush hour, causing major traffic delays in northwest Houston. The flames were quickly extinguished, but cleanup and debris removal on northbound SH-249 at Cypresswood Road are expected to take hours. Drivers are asked to avoi...
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16-year-old boy dies after being struck while crossing I-45 near Louetta
A 16-year-old boy died after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the North Freeway near Louetta Road, authorities said. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said two teens tried to cross the freeway Friday afternoon near the 20400 block of Interstate 45. They made ...
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Is car crime getting worse in the Greater Heights? Here’s what the HPD data shows
Many of you across the Greater Heights have been telling me you’re seeing more car thefts, break-ins and stolen vehicle parts in your neighborhoods. But is car crime actually increasing? To find out, I analyzed thousands of Houston Police Department crime reports from three ZIP c...
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Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades
Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires....
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19-year-old arrested for another's shooting death on I-45
19-year-old Eddie Lopez Jr. was arrested for the death of 19-year-old Rafael Martinez Jr.
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Emergency crews respond to recycling facility fire in Galveston, fire department says
The Galveston fire chief said that emergency crews were called out to a fire at a recycling facility involving a metal debris pile.
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Gov. Abbott’s data center audit is underway. Here’s what ERCOT is asking.
ERCOT released the questions included in its community impact survey on Friday. It's also working to verify that large data centers looking to connect to the grid are ready to build....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 18, 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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Trump to announce all 50 states joining Medicaid drug pricing model
President Trump is set to announce that all 50 states will join in on a program set to provide most favored nation pricing to some drugs within the Medicaid program....
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Top Texas Republicans knew Bo French’s history of racist comments. They supported him anyway.
The Railroad Commission candidate is under fire from fellow Republicans for a post that said a picture of college students celebrating a football victory shows “how many Americans have been displaced by foreigners.”...
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Former top lawyer for RODEOHOUSTON avoids trial with guilty plea
The former general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has finally reached a resolution in his online solicitation of a minor case more than two years after being arrested by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. Jeffrey Downing, 48, pled guilty Thursday d...
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Texas AG Ken Paxton owes overdue property taxes in Hawaii
Republican U.S. Senate candidate and Texas AG Ken Paxton may owe overdue property taxes and fees on one of his properties in Hawaii according to Maui county records....
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Texas ICE agent pleads not guilty to lying to FBI charge in Minnesota shooting
The judge overseeing the state case set Castro’s bond Thursday at $200,000 with conditions that include pre-signing a waiver of extradition, surrendering his passport and electronic home monitoring....
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Michael McLin
Meet Michael McLin, Lead Communications Officer on D-Shift with the Bellaire Police Department.
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How to save at the pump amid high gas prices
Gas prices are going up at a near record-setting pace in the U.S., with the average price of a gallon of gas approaching $4.50.
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Hello Houston (September 18, 2026)
Today: We discuss how Connie’s Bill could help mothers who are medically unable to breastfeed their children, talk with local comedian Liz Faublas-Wallace, and Houston native Stephanie Wittels Wachs discusses her new book. Plus, “Last Minute Plans.”...
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Jaclyn Smith at 80: From 'Charlie's Angels' to building a business empire
Jaclyn Smith reflects on "Charlie's Angels," her business success, lifelong friendship with Farrah Fawcett and more in a new episode of "On the Red Carpet: ICONS."...
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Scary good savings: Pet Halloween costumes discounted now at major stores
Find the cutest pet costumes this Halloween from Chewy, Walmart & Kohl's.
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Six hospitalized after chemical released from Texas military plane crash in Michigan
Six of 33 people treated for contamination have been hospitalized at Munson Medical Center after the plane crash landed in Grand Traverse County Thursday....
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Humidity returns Saturday ahead of a Hot weekend
Humidity Returns After a drier night this evening, the sticky humidity will return in a hurry this weekend. Hot and humid conditions will continue into the weekend and beginning of next week. Stray sea-breeze showers and pop storms will return to the forecast starting Sunday. Our...
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'Coven Academy' drops official trailer showing witches and vampires ahead of the Oct. 1 premiere
Step into a world of magic and mystery with "Coven Academy." Watch the official trailer to get a sneak peek into the new series, and kick off the spooky season by catching the series premiere Oct 1. at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Freeform, and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu....
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Michael P. Desronvil, holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case, says he 'didn't have any doubts' during deliberations
Clancy's trial ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following seven days of deliberation.
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Mail-in ballots and 7 Million eggs: Just another day in Texas politics
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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Homeless center in Houston’s East Downtown serves more than 420 people in first three months
In Houston’s East Downtown, a large residential service center for homeless people has been in operation for about three months. It’s intended to provide a path from the streets into housing — but capacity is limited....
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Harris County had $15 million left to allocate in early September. Here’s where commissioners decided to spend it
When Harris County Commissioners Court met Sept. 8 to work through the final stages of its fiscal year 2027 budget, the county still had roughly $15.1 million in General Fund spending dollars that had not been assigned to specific programs. Nine days later, almost all of it had a...
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Man found dead outside Montgomery County courthouse ahead of sentencing hearing
The sheriff’s office is asking residents to avoid the area until further notice.
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West U approves funding for study to review city options for Rice Village development
West University Place officials approved funding for a study of the city’s eastern boundary as plans for Rice Village development proceed.
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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he needed more patience with postgame interview
Sarkisian said he should have been more patient with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after the testy exchange led to the creation of fake videos.
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All WB lanes reopen on North Loop after vehicle fire near Shepherd Drive, Houston TranStar reports
Houston TranStar cameras captured images of the vehicle fire and emergency crews shutting down multiple westbound main lanes on the North Loop.
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Houston-area haunted houses: When 2026 Halloween attractions open
Halloween season is already creeping into the Houston area. Several haunted attractions have announced 2026 opening dates, while some are already underway. Here is a look at when the attractions open, based on information posted on their official websites. Dates and hours can cha...
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UT cuts majors related to race and gender: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Texas Air National Guard jet crashes in Michigan
The pilot was able to safely eject from the plane and discharge his parachute. Officials said the pilot is in stable condition and no other injuries have been reported....
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Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war
The average price for a gallon of diesel was still hovering around a record-high of $6.43 as of Friday morning, according to the latest data published by GasBuddy....
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Duncan Sheik, Tony Award-winning composer, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer behind "Spring Awakening" and more, has died, according to his Instagram. He was 56.
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Sea lion found beheaded at San Francisco's Ocean Beach, prompting investigation
Authorities are investigating a disturbing discovery at San Francisco's Ocean Beach after a dead sea lion washed ashore and was decapitated.
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Defendant takes own life on front steps of Montgomery County courthouse before scheduled sentencing
A man in his 70s who was scheduled to enter a plea agreement in court Friday died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on the front steps outside a courthouse in Conroe, according to the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office . Authorities said the man, now identified as 74-...
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Montgomery County declares Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day
Montgomery County will celebrate Dolly Parton’s music, philanthropy and local literacy impact with a day in her honor.
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Rodeo Houston unveils ‘The Farm,’ a new $300M agricultural complex
The Farm is expected to open in time for the 2029 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Houston Mayor John Whitmire said he is expediting the permit process for the new facility....
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Family-owned Caffe Cacio e Pepe brings a taste of Italy to South Jersey
Inspired by childhood memories, family recipes and frequent trips to Italy, this café in Haddon Township serves up an authentic taste of Italy.