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'It's shocking': Spring Valley Village reacts to 2 reported armed robberies in 1 night
Spring Valley Village police said officers have one person in custody following two armed robberies on Wednesday night.
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Inflation remains elevated in August, US Bureau of Labor Statistics reports
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics released its much-anticipated inflation report for August 2026.
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Katy child, 11, dies after crash while riding e-scooter
An 11-year-old child has died after an e-scooter crash near Katy on Thursday afternoon, authorities say.
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Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
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Chambers County DPS Troopers recover over $38K in stolen jewelry during traffic stop
Chambers County DPS Troopers made a large recovery during a recent traffic stop.
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Higher mortgage rates are squeezing Houston homebuyers. Here’s where help may be available.
Mortgage rates are hovering near seven percent, putting added pressure on Houstonians trying to buy a home. For some buyers, the higher rate is enough to pause their search. But housing experts say a higher rate does not necessarily mean homeownership is off the table. Aqua Texas...
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Southeast Houston neighborhood, concerned over future wild vegetation challenges one month after Union Pacific clearing
A Houston homeowner who previously turned to 2 Helps You for help with overgrown vegetation along his property is facing another concern — vegetation that is already growing back. Rudy Garza lives in the 2600 block of North Shady Creek Street in southeast Houston. His home sits n...
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Tomball trench rescue: Man injured after falling into trench at construction site
A man was airlifted to the hospital following a trench rescue in Tomball on Friday afternoon.
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How to register to vote in Texas: Deadlines, IDs, requirements
A completed and signed Texas voter registration form is all it takes to make your vote count — but there’s a catch. The form must be submitted at least 30 days before Election Day. To register, voters must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a Texas resident. How to register Vote...
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Suspect, father dead following Houston SWAT standoff in Independence Heights
Police say a man stabbed his brother in the back before keeping himself in an apartment with his father, who was disabled.
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Texas Supreme Court rules against Galveston County new redistricting maps
On Friday, the Texas Supreme Court ruled to block Galveston County's new redistricting maps for the November election.
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Houston sees spike in Flock camera vandalism as questions remain about replacement costs
Public records obtained by ABC13 show that 74 Houston Police Department Flock cameras have been vandalized in 2026 as of Aug. 28.
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Houston police release body camera video of officers shooting man they say was firing at random cars
Houston police have now released body-worn camera footage showing officers later shooting the suspect multiple times after they say he pointed a gun at them....
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Dad and son found dead after stabbing turns to barricade, then fire at N. Houston apartment: HPD
Two men are dead, and another was stabbed after a barricade situation led to a fire in north Houston on Friday evening, according to the Houston Police Department....
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Houston weather: Storm chances possible this weekend
Storm chances across the area will continue this weekend with pop-up showers possible.
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Moving to Houston suburbs? Check water bills before you sign
Planning a move to the Houston suburbs — or already building a home there? A surprise utility bill could throw your budget off track before you even unpack. KPRC 2’s Sandy Torres breaks down a few quick checks every buyer should make before signing on the dotted line. Find out wh...
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Across the Houston region, families, first responders and veterans remember 9/11
The city of Houston held a remembrance event for a Houstonian who died in the attacks. Miles away, at the historic Fort Bend County courthouse, a miliary veteran reflected on "those lives lost and sacrifices made.”...
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Crashes involving e-bikes lead to more serious injuries vs. crashes on traditional bikes, data shows
As e-bike use in Houston and across the country rises, ABC13 examined related crash data and what parents should know.
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Alief ISD bus drops students off nearly 2 hours late, leaving parents alarmed
A school bus serving Alief ISD students arrived nearly two hours behind schedule Thursday, leaving at least one parent panicked and calling for better communication from the district. The bus was scheduled to drop off students at Ashford Point at 3:30 p.m. but did not arrive unti...
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‘Life passes us very, very quickly’: Lauren’s Garden carries the story of 9/11 to a new generation
Twenty-five years have passed, but for Larry Catuzzi, the loss of his daughter does not feel distant. “I can’t imagine this has been 25 years,” Catuzzi said. “Life passes us very, very quickly.” Catuzzi stood before a crowd gathered Friday at Lauren’s Garden in downtown Houston, ...
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Houston surgeon and patient mark 25 years since extraordinary 9/11 transplant
Kareena was just six months old and running out of time when the 9/11 terrorist attacks grounded flights across the country. 25 years later, she reflects on the extraordinary gift of life she received that day at Texas Children's Hospital....
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VIDEO: New bodycam video shows HPD officers confronting gunman after 3 people shot near Chicken Plus
Houston police have released body camera footage showing the moments officers confronted a man accused of firing a rifle at passing vehicles in northeast Houston before four law enforcement officers opened fire. The shooting happened Aug. 14 around 11 a.m. in the 6200 block of No...
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New sidewalk improvement plan underway in the Heights
New sidewalks will be constructed in the Heights area as part of an $850,000 federal grant received by the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority.
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Houston Texans game day forecast: Heat paired with rain chances
Texans fans are popping up tents and firing up the barbecue pits as the Texans take on the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium Sunday at noon. Check out : Texans offense still a mystery heading into 2026 season There’s no rain to worry about Sunday morning, but the tents and misters...
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Texas SNAP recipients affected by Edouard have until Sept. 21 to apply for replacement benefits
Texans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that lost food during Tropical Strom Edouard now have more time to apply for replacement benefits....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 11, 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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25 years after 9/11, 2 Houston-area Marine veterans reflect on service, sacrifice
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks changed the course of American history, two Houston-area Marine veterans are reflecting on the day that helped shape their military service - and the sacrifices that followed. For Mia Garcia, the timing was especially str...
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Houston Fire Department commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11
The Houston Fire Department held a citywide 25th-anniversary remembrance for 9/11, marked by ceremonial bell tolls and dispatch broadcasts across all local stations. A longtime firefighter also shared his experience of the 9/11 aftermath as part of a Texas task force....
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ERCOT to survey more than 400 data centers as part of Gov. Abbott’s audit
The agency also provided estimates for new data center projects included in its "Batch Zero" study.
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Puppy rescue leads to discovery of sidewalk hazard near school, Little York Fire Department says
First responders rescued fluffy friends taking refuge under a sidewalk, then dug further and found a large void and a potential hazard to pedestrians.
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11-year-old dies, day after colliding with vehicle while on e-scooter near Katy
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office says a child has died, a day after colliding with a vehicle while on an e-scooter near Katy. It happened in the 26600 block of Roesner Road. Deputies were called at approximately 5:09 p.m. Thursday. The sheriff’s office says the 11-year-old w...
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Driver wanted after woman killed in hit-and-run crash in southwest Houston, HPD says
HPD says that officers found a woman in the median near the intersection of Wilcrest Drive and Bissonnet Street. Officials say that she was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead....
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Hello Houston (September 11, 2026)
Today: We observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11, talk with former FBI agent Christopher Combs, who shares what he witnessed that day, learn about the Houston National Day of Service event taking place at Houston National Cemetery, and more....
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Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd
The singer's family members and business associates are also named in the suit.
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University of Houston adjunct faculty member banned from campus amid allegations caught on video
A video was reportedly taken on campus involving "discussion of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse materials," according to a UH spokesperson on Thursday....
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Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, citing attacks amid fighting in Yemen
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said Friday that it had shut down a major cross-country oil pipeline after it was attacked the day before.
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CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
Dozens of presidential briefing documents declassified Friday detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida....
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Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
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Woman dies after being hit by car near Houston’s Texas Medical Center
A 72-year-old woman died Friday after being hit by a vehicle near the Texas Medical Center, and the case will be presented to a Harris County grand jury, according to Houston police . The crash happened around 4:40 a.m. in the 7300 block of Fannin Street. Police said the woman wa...
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More storms in Houston this weekend
Saturday and Sunday’s Forecast: Our weather pattern remains consistent. We’ll start our weekend with coastal thunderstorms. In the afternoon storms start to form around the Houston area. By the time we get to the evening the storms come to an end. Here is your live radar. For the...
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Texas extends SNAP replacement deadline for food lost during Tropical Storm Edouard
Texas SNAP recipients affected by Tropical Storm Edouard have additional time to request replacement benefits for food that was lost or destroyed because of the storm. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved extending the re...
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Suspect wanted, charged with murder in deadly 2023 shooting in Houston's west side, HPD says
Houston police said the suspect, 31-year-old Alexander Funes-Vasquez, remains at large and is charged with murder in connection with a 2023 deadly shooting of a 21-year-old man....
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Man wanted for 2023 Alief shooting
Alexander Funes-Vasquez is said to be charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Edward Josue Valladarez-Vargas.
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Houston-area graduations are moving away from Reliant Stadium
For years, Houston-area students have celebrated their high school graduations inside Reliant Stadium, creating lasting memories for graduates, families and educators. Beginning with future ceremonies, those events will move to Reliant Arena. The Harris County Sports & Convention...
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10,000-year-old fossilized mastodon tooth found in San Mateo County, California creek
A fossilized Pacific mastodon tooth believed to be at least 10,000 years old was found in “immaculate condition” in a California creek bed, according to local officials....
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Fireman's Hall Museum is home to authentic artifacts from September 11th, 2001
In Philadelphia, Fireman's Hall Museum hosts artifacts from the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and a memorial to those who lost their lives on 9
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Nashville Airport Authority approves renaming airport in honor of Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, to begin the process of renaming the Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton....
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After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years
Out of their darkest moment, a Greek couple managed to make a new start with a baby born this week.
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Trump defends proposed $5,000 dividend as 'reward,' says 'growth' will pay for it
President Donald Trump defended his proposal to give Americans a $5,000 "dividend" as a "reward" for voters who he says endured the Biden administration....
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Will Texas data centers lead to more natural gas plants?
ENOUGH is answering your questions about the rapid growth of data centers in Texas — and what it could mean for your community. This time, we’re answering a question from Terry Simpson, a Needville resident who lives near a proposed data center project in Boling, Texas. Simpson w...
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A data center is coming near you. Here’s where to take your questions and complaints
A data center is proposed near your neighborhood. Maybe construction has already started. Maybe you’re worried about noise, water use, pollution, traffic or whether the project could affect your electricity bill. So, who do you call? There isn’t one simple answer. During a discus...
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Texas data centers are booming. Who is watching out for homeowners?
The Burnett family says they feel like guinea pigs. Last October, they learned Giga Energy was building a data center 600 feet from their backyard in Brazoria County. The company assured the Burnetts and others noise wouldn’t be an issue when operations began. But when Giga Energ...
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Data centers are coming to Texas. What could it mean for your electric bill, water and neighborhood?
Most of you use AI. You all likely send emails, scroll social media and stream movies. But all of that digital activity depends on something most people never see: data centers. Now, as Texas prepares for a major expansion of data centers — including larger facilities designed to...
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In Florida's 15th execution this year, man put to death for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'
A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year....
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Some 9/11 families call on Trump to hold Saudis accountable during ground zero memorial ceremony
Some family members of 9/11 victims used the 25th anniversary ceremonies to openly call on the president to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the attacks....
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Trump’s $5,000 promise and FCC pressures Kimmel over Talarico interview: 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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US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said Friday.
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Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create attacks that would not have been possible even a year ago....
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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel....