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Galveston County issues red tide advisory at beaches amid reports of dead fish, respiratory symptoms
Officials say there have been reports of dead fish and respiratory symptoms in several locations across Galveston County.
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Friendswood police arrest 3 in organized gold scam targeting elderly resident
Friendswood police have arrested three suspects accused of operating an organized gold scam targeting an elderly resident.
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Third suspect arrested by FBI for alleged role in 2023 New Caney Buddhist temple firebombing
According to federal court records, Gertured was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit arson and one count of arson.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 15, 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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Hello Houston (September 15, 2026)
Today: We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Houston’s next generation of food entrepreneurs, talk with author and motivational speaker Chantell Preston, and learn about the annual BIPOC Book Fest. Plus, this week’s "Five Simple Questions."...
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Texas General Land Office to explore power plant development on state lands
The Texas General Land Office (GLO) leases state land for oil and gas development, farming, solar and wind farms and other commercial uses, allocating the money to fund state schools....
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Rice University’s ‘Skyspace’ installation reopens after 2-year closure
The structure’s newly-renovated system displays colorful light sequences timed to the sunrise and sunset.
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Texas won’t release first maternal death report since overturning of Roe v. Wade until after midterms
The report, which has traditionally been released every other year on or near Sept. 1 will now not be released until Dec. 1.
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Half-Court Open-Play September 17-18
Open play pickleball & basketball will be limited to half-court play only on Thursday, 9/17, and Friday, 9/18.
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Houston officials consider applying for grant tied to immigration enforcement
After Houston Public Media asked about the grant, Mayor John Whitmire’s office said it was “requesting clarification” on the guidelines.
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Texas beaches get brief visit from millions of tiny sea butterflies
The tiny, free-swimming marine snails get their name from their wing-like swimming appendages, which make them look like butterflies.
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Gov. Abbott pauses Flock camera funding in Texas: What Houston-area agencies are doing
A decision by Gov. Greg Abbott to pause state funding for Flock Safety cameras is forcing law enforcement agencies across the Houston area to reconsider how they will pay for, and in some cases continue using, the license plate reader technology. The move comes as communities acr...
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UT students attacked by Bo French call his comments “disgusting” and too familiar
In a statement Monday night, university officials indirectly addressed Bo French’s comments, calling students at the game Saturday night “incredible fans.”...
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Gov. Greg Abbott calls for data center penalties if not complying with state water laws
Gov. Greg Abbott issued another directive on data centers, calling on the Texas Water Development Board to penalize data centers that don't comply with state water laws....
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Questions surround investigation, paid administrative leave of Fulshear police chief
ABC13 is working to learn more about why longtime Fulshear Police Chief Kenny Seymour is on paid-administrative leave.
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Texas data centers could face penalties over water reporting
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the state's water development board to start penalizing major water users if they haven't complied with water use reporting requirements....
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Texas Medical Center garage attack: Suspect now facing federal charges in May 2026 attack
FBI Houston has announced the suspect who allegedly attacked a woman with a knife inside a Texas Medical Center Garage is now facing federal charges.
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Juvenile taken into detention after bringing gun to KIPP academy, Houston police say
According to school officials, the concealed weapon was immediately confiscated by law enforcement at the KIPP Mosaic Academy campus.
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Three arrested in California in connection with a gold scheme scam out of Texas
Three suspects arrested in connection with massive gold scam out of Texas.
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5 missing women now linked to massive investigation at home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Eugene Horsch connected to case, officials say
5 missing women are now linked to a massive investigation at a home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Eugene Horsch is connected to the case, officials say....
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Organized gold scam targeting Friendswood resident leads to arrest of 3 California men
The Friendswood Police Department said an investigation into an organized gold scam which targeted an elderly resident has led to the arrest of three California individuals. The agency says the investigation began in August when the resident contacted police, suspicious that he w...
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It's the 'R.J. Decker' and 'Dancing with the Stars' crossover you won't want to miss
"R.J. Decker's" season premiere features a flash mob, a "Dancing with the Stars" crossover and higher stakes! Season two airs Tuesdays at 10p/9c on ABC...
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Approximately 50 animals rescued from Kendleton property after complaint of loose dogs killing other animals
Fort Bend County Animal Services says approximately 50 animals were rescued from deplorable and unsafe living conditions at a property in Kendleton Monday. The agency says they received a complaint about loose dogs allegedly killing other animals in the City of Kendleton. Animal ...
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Trump claims Butler assassination attempt was a 'Democrat Plot' without showing evidence
Trump did not offer any evidence to back up his extraordinary claim of the assassination attempt being part of a broader plot.
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Federal charges filed in Houston Methodist employee stabbing, FBI Houston says
A man has been federally charged in connection with a stabbing that left a Houston Methodist employee injured inside a Texas Medical Center garage, according to FBI Houston....
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Charges dismissed against former deputy constable accused of sexual assault, court records say
The charges were dismissed in April 2025 against the former deputy who is accused of assaulting an 18-year-old girl in 2023.
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DHS agents allegedly directed to 'misrepresent' themselves to access state voter rolls, whistleblower claims
A whistleblower claims DHS has directed agents to "misrepresent" themselves and "violate state laws" in a voter probe, Democratic lawmakers say.
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Jasmine Crockett faces backlash after honoring Chris Brown at Arlington concert
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday....
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Supporting acts quit Ed Sheeran's tour after Macklemore is dropped over pro-Palestinian comments
Four supporting acts, including all scheduled opening acts, quit Ed Sheeran's tour on Tuesday after the rapper Macklemore was removed for pro-Palestinian comments onstage during a recent show....
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CenterPoint Energy customers' personal information breached in data incident, company officials say
The energy company reported the data incident in an SEC filing that an "unauthorized third party" obtained a portion of its customers' information.
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Houston police investigating shooting death of 87-year-old man in Woodland Heights home as homicide
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a home in the Woodland Heights area on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department....
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FBI: Man accused of stabbing nurse in TMC parking garage now faces federal kidnapping, carjacking charges
The man accused of attacking and stabbing a nurse inside a Texas Medical Center parking garage now faces federal kidnapping and carjacking charges, according to the FBI’s Houston office. Perry Bernard Green, 46, is accused of attacking a woman with a knife inside a parking garage...
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Google Fiber contractor Logan Edward Gray-McCannon arrested, sent self explicit video from customer's phone, Irvine police say
An internet technician was arrested after allegedly sending himself a customer's private sexually explicit video during an internet installation.
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Ex-Houston police officer gets probation in deadly Harding Street raid
Former Houston police officer Steven Bryant has been sentenced to five years of probation in connection to the deadly Harding Street raid in 2019.
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Trump slams the Supreme Court for rejecting his push to restrict mail ballots
President Donald Trump on Tuesday went after the Supreme Court after it rejected his push to restrict mail-in voting in this year’s midterms.
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CenterPoint Energy reports customer data breach
CenterPoint Energy is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving the personal information of some of its customers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company said it became aware of an online post in September claiming that a third ...
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Tesla considers Fort Bend County for solar manufacturing project
Tesla is eyeing Fort Bend County as a potential home for a new manufacturing facility.
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Former FEMA administrator speaks out about Kristi Noem's downfall, deadly Texas flooding
Former acting FEMA administrator David Richardson talked about former DHS Secretary Kristi Noem and Texas flooding in a new book.
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No arrest after 87-year-old man fatally shot at Woodland Heights home
Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in the Woodland Heights area Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a home in the 900 block of Omar Street shortly after 11 a.m., according to HPD. The man who was killed was 87 years old, police said Wednesday, after in...
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LIFE Houston holding inaugural formula drive to combat infant hunger for Infant Hunger Action Month
Stats show infant hunger is at record levels in Harris County, prompting the first-ever formula drive in partnership with the City of Houston.
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Bring the hilarity home with 'Super Troopers 3' disc and digital release
The fiercest force in all of policing is heading home! 'Super Troopers 3' arrives soon on disc and digital, complete with brand new bonus content, and a digital bundle to own the entire trilogy. 'Super Troopers 3' releases on digital Sept. 22, Blu-Ray and DVD on Nov. 3....
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Man killed in hit-and-run crash, search for driver underway, Montgomery County Sheriff's Office says
Investigators said they found the unresponsive man lying in the street after he was reportedly hit by a vehicle, before officials pronounced him dead at the scene....
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'Dancing with the Stars' season 35: What to know about the cast, premiere date and more
A new group of celebrities will compete for the Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy.
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Measles-related deaths in Pennsylvania rise to 4, health officials say
A fourth person has died of measles-related complications in Pennsylvania.
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Federal authorities allege more than $10M in childcare payment fraud in California
The defendants allegedly operated fake at-home childcare facilities in Southern California, submitting false attendance records.
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Training accident at Fort Hood leaves one soldier dead and another injured
A soldier assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division has died following a vehicle rollover incident during training at Fort Hood, military officials announced....
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Texas horse tests positive for New World screwworm
The first confirmed case of New World screwworm in a horse has been detected in Presidio County, Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture....
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Mexican national pleads guilty to operating cartel smuggling tunnel beneath Texas-Mexico border
A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court for operating a cartel smuggling tunnel between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, charging migrants up to $30K for cross-border entry....
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Don’t be surprised at polls! Check to see if your name is on voter suspension list
If you’re planning to vote in November, today is your last chance to register. You don’t want to show up at the polls and find out your name is on the suspended list! In 2024, Governor Greg Abbott announced that over 460,000 Texans were placed on the suspended voter list. If your...
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Female athletes accuse Sydney Sweeney ad of sexualizing women in sports
An advertising campaign featuring American actor Sydney Sweeney has sparked widespread backlash from female athletes who say it is sexualizing women in sports....
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Houston's $5 solid waste administration fee: What to know
Houston’s new $5 monthly solid waste administration fee hit most residents’ water bills in September. Here’s what it costs, what it raises, and what a city-commissioned study says about service gaps. RELATED: Houston’s new $5 trash fee is hitting water bills. But it won’t cover t...
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Tracking a few more storms Wednesday in Houston
Wednesday’s forecast: Rain chances remain on the slim side as we head into Wednesday. Similar to the past few days there will be isolated strong thunderstorms out there but most of us will be dry. Thursday Rain Chance Increase: An area of tropical moisture moves into southeast Te...
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National Geographic's new documentary 'Super Scam Me' sets out to expose romance scammers
National Geographic's new documentary special 'Super Scam Me' follows Mariana van Zeller's journey to confront online romance scammers.
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Kennedy Center board votes to immediately close center's main building, sources say, after judge blocks adding Trump tribute to Kennedy Center facade
The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees has voted to immediately close the performing arts center’s main building, according to sources.
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Houston’s new $5 trash fee is hitting water bills. But it won’t cover the cost of service
Most Houston residents have started seeing a new $5 monthly solid waste administration fee on their September water bill, a charge city leaders say is meant to help stabilize a household sanitation service system that has drawn years of complaints about missed pickups and inconsi...
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16-year-old arrested, charged in deadly shooting of man outside SW Houston convenience store: HPD
Investigators said the 16-year-old suspect shot and killed a 28-year-old man in the parking lot of a southwest Houston convenience store in June 2026.
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Video: Houston County suspect kicks out window, jumps from deputy's truck
Authorities say a suspect was taken back into custody after he kicked out the back window of a patrol vehicle and jumped from the moving truck while wearing two sets of handcuffs....
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Map: Houston neighborhoods with the most missed trash pickup complaints
Houston residents filed thousands of 311 service requests about missed trash pickups over the past three years. Now customers pay a new $5 monthly administrative fee to help cover missed pickups. The ENOUGH team mapped those service requests to see where complaints were concentra...
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Texas looking to expand energy options on state land, including geothermal and small nuclear reactors
Texas is looking to expand its energy portfolio by exploring new power projects on state-owned land, including geothermal energy, small modular nuclear reactors and natural gas plants. The Texas General Land Office announced Tuesday that it is seeking input from companies, develo...
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Air Force secretary acknowledges the US has weapons in space
Air Force Secretary Troy Meink said Monday that the U.S. has weapons stationed in Earth’s orbit