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Conroe residents tell city council they want Flock cameras gone
The question facing Conroe City Council is do they continue to fund Flock cameras in the 2026-2027 budget or do they let the contract expire at the end of the month?...
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Conroe City Council to debate future of Flock license plate readers
The Conroe City Council is putting the future of its own camera program on the chopping block during Thursday evening's budget discussion.
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Fort Bend County woman loses $50K in elaborate jury duty scam
A local Fort Bend County school worker had her savings account wiped out after scammers spoofed the Sheriff's Office phone number and threatened her with fake warrants over missed federal jury duty....
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Crews make headway as Ross Fire, 15th largest in Texas’ recorded history, is 76% contained
The Ross Fire broke a few weeks after North Texas drought was classified as minimal. Fort Worth is now in stages of severe drought.
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NJ couple, both Port Authority employees, recall World Trade Center escape 25 years later
Former Port Authority employees Vincent and Rosemarie Borst said the events of 9/11 remain etched in their memories as they recalled their escape from the World Trade Center and the fear of losing loved ones....
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Texas Supreme Court blocks Galveston County from using new precinct map in November election
The 2026 precinct maps were redrawn and approved on June 29 — between the March primary election and the November general election. The Texas Supreme Court now barres the county from using those new boundaries in November....
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Could Texas Turn Blue? The GOP Faces a New Test
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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Conroe City Council approves budget that includes funding for Flock cameras
The vote came amid rising concerns about mass surveillance and how the cameras are being used.
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She’s fought to preserve the Astrodome for more than a decade. Now, she’s asking for ideas on how to do it
The Astrodome Conservancy, led by Beth Wiedower-Jackson, is asking for businesses to submit their ideas on how to revitalize the Astrodome.
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Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC
Late-night television talk show host Jimmy Kimmel has made the decision to pull an interview with Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico from network TV and air it on YouTube due to pressure from the Federal Communications Commission....
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Trial remains elusive for purported mastermind accused of plotting 9/11 attacks
Two decades after U.S. authorities locked Khalid Sheikh Mohammed away at a military detention center in Cuba, the purported mastermind of the Sept. 11 attacks sometimes seems barely any closer to being put on trial than the day he arrived....
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Key takeaways from the 2nd night of the GOP midterm convention
Vice President JD Vance headlined the second night of the Republican midterm convention, rallying GOP voters while lacing into Democrats.
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Top Texas Republicans target Islam in GOP midterm convention speeches
Texas Republicans took anti-Muslim remarks to the national stage during speeches at the GOP midterm convention.
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Triplet brothers follow father into fire service after 9/11
A story of family, sacrifice and legacy. The triplet sons of a firefighter who responded on Sept. 11 are finding their own ways to serve.
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Opioid overdoses are declining in Texas. Houston doctors say don’t let your guard down
There is promising news in the fight against opioid overdoses in Texas, with data showing overdose deaths have declined in recent years. But Houston-area medical experts say the decrease does not mean the opioid crisis is over, and they are urging families to remain prepared for ...
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72-year-old woman using walker hit and killed near Texas Medical Center, HPD says
A 72-year-old woman using a walker was hit and killed near the Texas Medical Center on Friday morning, the Houston Police Department said.
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Conroe keeps Flock camera funding in new budget as privacy debate grows across Texas
Conroe will continue funding its Flock Safety license plate-reading cameras after city leaders approved a new budget Thursday, despite residents and two council members pushing the city to reconsider the technology. The decision comes as other Houston-area cities pull back from F...
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After thousands of deaths, first responders are still navigating health effects 25 years post-9/11
It's estimated 400,000 people were exposed to toxins, risk of physical injury and stressful conditions from 9/11 and the aftermath, according to the WTC Health Program....
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Walmart expands frozen berry recall over possible E. coli contamination
Walmart customers in Texas and 15 other states are urged to check their freezers after a recall of frozen berries was expanded due to possible E. coli contamination. Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. expanded its recall to include one lot of Great Value Organic Triple Berry Blend,...
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Memories of 9/11 (Sept. 11, 2026)
On Friday's show: We look back at the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, 25 years later as we hear from Houstonians who were in New York and elsewhere, along with others sharing their memories of that day....
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Federal bulletin issued ahead of 9/11 anniversary warns foreign terrorist groups continue to encourage attacks
The bulletin says terrorist organizations continue to encourage attacks.
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Teen rescued from atop overturned boat in deadly capsize off Alaska coast
The Coast Guard pilot who spotted the lone survivor sitting atop the overturned boat in the Bering Sea called the rescue an "emotional roller coaster."...
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Jacinto City leaders oppose proposed AI data center as company eyes October redevelopment
A plan to transform a former Budweiser bottling plant into an artificial intelligence data center is drawing opposition from Jacinto City leaders, who say they may have limited power to stop the project if it moves forward. The debate will come directly to residents Friday night ...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1627: The Medical Genius
Episode: 1627 A shocking look at medications in 1892 shows us how far we’ve come. Today, we measure how far we’ve come.
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ABC13 recaps the two-night rally at 2026 Republican National Convention in Dallas
The two-night rally and fundraiser featured President Donald Trump on both nights along with politicians and every day Americans.
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Hull-Daisetta HS cancels varsity football season after not having enough players to field team
The school has canceled the remainder of its varsity football schedule, saying it does not have enough players to safely field a team at the Class 2A level....
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Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November....
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Fort Bend County approves budget, lower tax rate amid heated meeting as Democrats return to court
Tensions rose between Democrats and Republicans throughout the budget and tax-rate votes, including between interim county judge Daniel Wong and Commissioner Dexter McCoy, who are both vying for the judge position in the upcoming November election. They ultimately approved a 1.2%...
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Marlton, New Jersey woman's serenade to her senior rescue dog becomes viral hit
A Marlton, New Jersey woman's serenade to her senior rescue dog became a viral hit.
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Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
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UH faculty member suspended after citizen predator sting, university says
A University of Houston faculty member and graduate student has been suspended after being confronted on campus by a child predator fighting group.
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Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing by teammates decades ago....
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Former Galena Park ISD employee charged with indecency with a child
The allegation was reported by the family of a teen who “looked to him as a mentor.”
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Original 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith shares the scary side of fame in new memoir
In her new memoir, "I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie," Jaclyn Smith opens up about the scary side of fame and moments with her friend and fellow angel, Farrah Fawcett-Majors....
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25 years later, Houston man finds World Trade Center ATM receipt from 39 minutes before 9/11 attacks
A small ATM receipt tucked between two books sat untouched for years. The date: Sept. 11, 2001. The time: 8:07 a.m. For Houston native Billy Forney, the receipt captures an ordinary moment just 39 minutes before his life, and the country, changed forever. “It kind of gave me chil...
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Dallas mayor brags about party switch during Republican midterm convention speech
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
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Houston crash: 3 people injured following crash involving EMS ambulance
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.
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11-year-old dead after e-scooter crash in Katy, authorities say
An 11-year-old child has died after suffering severe injuries in an e-scooter crash on Roesner Road in Katy, authorities said.
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Fort Bend County crash: 10-year-old riding E-bike struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
A 10-year-old was airlifted to the hospital following a crash in Fort Bend County on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
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University of Houston investigating ‘concerning’ video with faculty member, talk of child sexual exploitation
A UH spokesperson said the university and the UH police department are aware of a video in which an adjunct faculty member is accused of purchasing child abuse materials....
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Former Chicagoan describes flight diversion on 9/11 to small Canadian town
A former Chicagoan who lived through the ordeal is watching her experience play out on-stage as "Come From Away" opens at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire....
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Cy-Fair ISD mother charged with hitting her son, threatening to shoot up his school: Court records
According to the allegations, the mom was captured on video hitting her son at least 13 times. Records also show she allegedly had her son wear a dress to embarrass him....
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Profits over kids? No more graduations to be held at Reliant Stadium
The corporation that operates Reliant Stadium says the venue will no longer host graduation ceremonies for area school districts.
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West U Baptist Church Parking Lot Construction Update
The CityRise Church – West U Baptist Campus parking lot construction on Milton Street is almost finished. Beginning this week, parking in the lot may resume....
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‘I typed his last words’: Houston FBI employee remembers transcribing Flight 93 passenger’s 911 call
It was only a few minutes of audio , but for Carrie Jackson, the weight of those words has lasted 25 years. Jackson slowly scrolled through the transcript of a 911 call made from United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. She created that transcript while working for the FBI’s Pittsburg...
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Abbott vows to ban Sharia Law in Texas during Republican convention speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the Lone Star State contingent to speak Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas....
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She’s here! KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner welcomes baby girl
There’s a new little member of the KPRC 2 family! 💕👑 KPRC 2 reporter Re’Chelle Turner and her husband, Faison Echols, are celebrating the arrival of their baby girl, Imani Giselle Echols, who was born Sept. 5, 2026. Turner shared the happy news on social media, calling the day ...
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Houston-area restaurant adds 3.5% card surcharge as rising costs squeeze business
Rising food prices and operating expenses continue to squeeze restaurants, forcing some businesses to find new ways to offset costs without passing all of those increases directly onto their menu prices....
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Harris County paid Flock $1.3M since 2023, Hidalgo has questions
13 Investigates found Harris County has paid Flock $1.3 million since 2023, but the elected officials who approved the contract still have questions.
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Judge finds TikTok liable for lying about safety standards in Texas lawsuit
A U.S. District Judge has found TikTok liable for lying about its safety standards as part of a lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The lawsuit, brought forth in January 2025, alleged TikTok deceptively marketed its app as safe for minors, despite regularly show...
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Remembering the FDNY chaplain who raced to the twin towers on 9/11 to pray
FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge's legacy began with a selfless act. Here's how friends and colleagues are remembering the priest who raced to the twin towers to pray for others....
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Report from ABC13 helps reopen closed case of $29K stolen package
ABC13 reported on a suspect who police said intercepted packages of silver and gold coins in our area worth thousands. Since then, viewers reached out about similar thefts they experienced....
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Houston lawyer federally indicted in alleged immigration fraud scheme
Houston lawyer Alla Nowowiejski has been federally indicted on mail fraud and false-statement charges connected to immigration and work-visa services. Investigators are seeking additional potential victims....
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Houston weather: Scattered showers, storms possible through the weekend
More scattered showers and storms will be possible through the end of the weekend.
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Score big this NFL season: Must-have essentials for the perfect game day bash
Elevate your 2026 NFL game day with these top tips for hosting like a pro
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Alleged copper thief arrested after being caught on camera dismantling AC units in The Heights
An alleged copper thief was caught on camera dismantling AC units at a business complex in The Heights. Business owners said they were forced to close for days while the AC was out....
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Alaska surrogate asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after Texas judge dismisses custody claims
Surrogate McKenna West asked the high court on Wednesday to put a pause on a California court's order stating a newborn boy's genetic parents have parental authority over the child. West fled to Texas to give birth to the child, who has a rare heart defect, despite his genetic pa...
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11-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of 15-year-old brother
An 11-year-old has been arrested in the fatal shooting of her 15-year-old brother in Oklahoma.
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A piece of Ground Zero finds new home in Houston
A new memorial featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is now on permanent display in Houston.
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Texas Southern University breaks ground on 3 new buildings as part of $1.7B campus plan
Texas Southern University has broken ground on three new buildings as it begins the first phase of a 10-year, $1.7 billion plan to transform its campus. The university held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the Catalyst for Urban Transformation, Health and Wellness Center an...