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‘You started a fight’: Patrick uses convention speech to scold Democrats
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was among the first Texas speakers Thursday at the second and final night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention.
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Dance coach accused of sexually assaulting student, per court documents
A former Galena Park ISD special education aide is behind bars and expected in court on Friday. Court documents allege he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old student....
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University of Houston adjunct faculty member on administrative leave, banned from campus amid video investigation
The University of Houston says it has placed an adjunct faculty member on administrative leave and has banned them from returning to campus amid an investigation into a video circulating online. On Thursday, the University of Houston said it was aware of video circulating online ...
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Students with President George W. Bush on 9/11 reflect on the day: 'You could see it on his face'
Students of Emma E. Booker Elementary School in 2001 remember watching President George W. Bush react to 9/11.
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Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump deliver keynote address on final day of Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas
Republicans gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their 2026 RNC midterm convention.
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Boling residents meet Amazon leaders over massive data center project
Amazon is moving forward with a massive data center project in Wharton County. Company leaders met with Boling residents Thursday night to answer questions and address concerns about what the development means for the community. Construction is already underway on nearly 3,000 ac...
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Harris County residents can seek record-clearing help at September Clean Slate Day
Harris County residents between 18 and 30 may be able to clear certain misdemeanor records during a free community event later this month. The Harris County District Attorney’s Office and Fallbrook Church will host Clean Slate Day from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 26 at Fallbrook Chur...
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Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby
A California couple's surrogate who refused to have an abortion is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over a child born with a heart defect....
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'Survivors survive!': Latest trailer drops for survival thriller 'Whalefall' starring Austin Abrams
It's a race against time to escape the beast's belly. Austin Abrams stars in the upcoming survival thriller "Whalefall," accidentally trapped in the stomach of a whale. Having to rely on childhood lessons and his own instincts, it's a race against the clock before his air runs ou...
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Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku narrates National Geographic's new series on Africa
"There's no place like Africa." National Geographic takes a comprehensive look at new animals and new behaviors in its new series "Africa: Earth's Wildest Home." It premieres Oct. 2 on Nat Geo and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 10, 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 later, a Houston firefighter remembers the brother he lost on 9/11
Kevin Maynard's twin brother, Keithroy Maynard, was one of several people with Houston connections killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history....
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Josh Jacobs case: Packers RB pleads no contest to battery stemming from altercation with girlfriend
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend during which she said he threw her to the ground....
schools
Former Aliso Niguel High School football booster club treasurer accused of stealing more than $400,000 from organization
Investigators said Julie Hanway Molina, the former treasurer, used money for the nonprofit to pay her mortgage and credit card bills.
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Hello Houston (September 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss what can be done to help make school travel safer for students, look at new data showing misdemeanor marijuana arrests soaring for “HPM in Focus,” and hear a conversation with Motown legend Martha Reeves. Plus, "Current Obsessions."...
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Houston Police seeking person seen speaking with victim before deadly South Acres incident
Vinson Lawrence was found deceased inside a vehicle that crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning. Bullet casings were also found at the scene.
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks the judge to spare her a second trial for killing her children
Lindsay Clancy shouldn’t be tried a second time for killing her three young children because prosecutors don’t have enough evidence, her lawyer told a judge Thursday....
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The unsung hero of the Mexican War of Independence
Juan Bautista de las Casas was a soldier who briefly overthrew the Spanish colonial governer in San Antonio de Bexar in 1811. He was considered a hero of the early days of the war for independence from Spain....
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On The Red Carpet previews 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 and first-ever 'DWTS' Con
Glitter, fringe and Mirrorball dreams! On The Red Carpet has a special look at Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" and the first-ever "DWTS" Con.
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Ground stop issued for flights departing to Bush Airport
Flights bound for George Bush Intercontinental Airport were temporarily grounded Thursday afternoon as thunderstorms moved through the area, according to the Federal Aviation Administration . The ground stop is in effect from 1:34 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, with a 30% to 60% cha...
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Young Pentagon survivor reflects on how 9/11 experience inspired her to serve
Many people don't know there was a daycare inside the Pentagon and over 100 children, including infants, survived after being evacuated on 9/11.
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'AHS: 13' trailer: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters reprise iconic roles in mega crossover
It's witching season. Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters return in the trailer for "American Horror Story: 13," premiering Sept. 24 on FX and Hulu....
business
Rocket propulsion company Venus Aerospace opens new test site at Houston Spaceport
Venus, a Houston-based startup, successfully tested a rotating detonation rocket engine in 2024, calling it a major advance in rocket technology. The new testing facility was completed with a $4 million grant from the state government....
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Remembering the hero search-and-rescue dogs of 9/11, 25 years later
More than 300 dogs took part in the search, rescue and recovery efforts at ground zero following 9/11.
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Charlie Kirk remembered at GOP midterm convention 1 year after shooting death
Thursday marks one year since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an outdoor speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family files wrongful death lawsuit against singer D4vd in teen's killing
The civil lawsuit planned by the family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez against the singer D4vd has been filed, accepted and stamped by the court.
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Apple executive gives insights on new folding iPhone Duo, emphasizes privacy with Siri AI
Apple executive Kaiann Drance says the company's approach to AI is focusing on "personal context but with privacy at its core," as she sat down to speak about the rollout of the new folding iPhone Duo and other upgrades....
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Houston Chicken Wing Festival bringing full day of food to Buffalo Bayou Park
Chicken wing lovers in Houston are in for a treat as the Houston Chicken Wing Festival prepares to take over Buffalo Bayou Park over the weekend!
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Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 states
The White House claims these individuals were overcharged by the former President Joe Biden's administration for exchange fees.
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Houston Fire Department names longtime fire leaders as new executive chief, fire marshal
The Houston Fire Department is moving two experienced leaders into new roles, including the woman who made history as the department’s first Black female fire marshal. Marion Spann has been appointed to Executive Chief of Organizational Support, Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz an...
government
Key takeaways from day one of the Republican midterm convention
The two-day convention ends tonight, but not before many other speakers address the event, including Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. NPR's Tamara Keith joined us to break down the events....
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Shop exclusive deals on home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
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Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged mail fraud scheme
Nowowiejski is also accused of providing her clients with falsified documents “to make the clients believe immigration authorities were processing their applications.”...
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Sugar Land investing $17.3 million to replace aging fire, EMS fleet
When a fire truck rolls out of a Sugar Land station, firefighters need to know it will be ready for whatever emergency is waiting. But maintaining that readiness comes with a significant price tag — and the city is investing millions of dollars to make sure its fire and EMS fleet...
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Rodeo Houston to break ground on massive new agricultural complex along Highway 288
As Houston gears up for the 2027 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the organization is also preparing to break ground on a major project expected to shape the future of the Rodeo for years to come. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 17 ...
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World Naked Bike Ride rolls back into EaDo Houston on Sept. 12
Cyclists are up to baring it all on the Houston roads in order to promote cyclist safety and vulnerability this weekend for the World Naked Bike Ride.
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Pearland ISD partners with UTHealth Houston for new student mental health program
Pearland ISD is partnering with UTHealth Houston on a new program designed to help students better understand mental health and encourage more open conversations about it. The district’s Board of Trustees approved the agreement with UTHealth Houston’s Department of Psychiatry dur...
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Texas heat: Magnolia residents asked to conserve water as officials warn Stage 2 drought could be next
Magnolia residents are being asked to cut back on water use as the city’s wells continue running for extended periods.
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Texas insurance costs, claims top concerns as residents weigh in with state regulators
The cost of insurance is weighing heavily on Texans, with affordability and claims handling emerging as the top concerns in a statewide effort to hear directly from consumers. The Texas Department of Insurance released the results Thursday of its “Speak Up, Texas!” campaign, whic...
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Aqua Texas customers flood newsroom with complaints after our first report
After we reported on a Richmond homeowner who received a $582 Aqua Texas water bill , the complaints started pouring in. Homeowners from communities across the region contacted us with bills they say are dramatically higher than what they paid in previous years. Among them: a $77...
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Los Angeles police investigating possible break-in at Quentin Tarantino's home
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a possible break-in at a Hollywood Hills home believed to belong to director Quentin Tarantino.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s interview with James Talarico won’t air on ABC, will go to YouTube instead
It's the second time this year a late-night interview with the Texas U.S. Senate candidate has been moved online.
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Home video captures Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of daughter before school
Home video captured a Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of her daughter before school on Sept. 3.
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He fought terrorism as an FBI agent, now he is fighting cancer and for the health of his fellow 9/11 responders
When American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon, Jeffrey Miller rushed to the scene, spending weeks on site recovering evidence from the burned wreckage....
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Salvadoran TPS holders can stay in US for now, but attorneys say they can't legally work
Temporary legal protections for about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador were in limbo Wednesday as a deadline neared for the Trump administration to decide if they should end....
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After spike in misdemeanor marijuana arrests, Houston mayor blames district attorney
The spike in arrests under Mayor John Whitmire coincided with an increase in prosecutions by the district attorney — one year before the current DA took office....
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Fort Bend County commissioners vote on proposed tax rate
Fort Bend County commissioners have voted on a new higher tax rate on Thursday.
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Fishing boat captain recalls leading 9/11 evacuation from Lower Manhattan
An estimated 300,000 to 500,000 people were evacuated by boat in fewer than nine hours on Sept. 11, making it the largest sea evacuation in American history....
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Houston immigration attorney arrested, indicted for mail fraud and writing false statements: DOCS
Alla Nowowiejski is accused of submitting medical records containing "false material" for clients the prosecution says she never provided legal services to....
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2026 CMA Awards nominees: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves lead the way
The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards," airing Nov. 18 on ABC and Disney+. See the complete list.
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Trump promises $5,000 dividend in convention speech, but only if Republicans win
Calling it a "Trump dividend," the president announced a $5,000 payment for every adult citizen if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the midterm election....
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Data centers are driving some conservative Texas voters away from the GOP
A handful of conservative voters in Hood County say they're either voting for Democrats or sitting out the election.
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Lindsay Clancy juror says holdout didn't show 'single piece of evidence' explaining vote
Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4, after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Expanding school vouchers (Sept. 10, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn about efforts to double the funding for school vouchers. And we consider why the federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 17 years....
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This is what a typical summer looks like in Houston
Friday’s Forecast: Scattered showers and storms will for again Friday. Tropical moisture is moving in from the Gulf, so some areas have the potential for heavy rain and lightning. Rain chances decrease this evening around 8 pm. The weather pattern we are in will bring thunderstor...
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Key takeaways from Trump's GOP midterm convention speech
On his party's biggest stage, Trump again puts himself in the center of the midterms, urging his supporters to pretend "I'm on the ballot" in a bid to energize the GOP....
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Erewhon’s $12 ‘Sacred Water’ is the internet’s latest wellness obsession — and joke
If you thought paying $12 for a smoothie was peak Erewhon, the luxury grocery chain has something new for you: Sacred Water. Yes, that is actually the name. Erewhon is now selling Sacred Water by Jolie, a $12 drink available at its Tonic Bar. The drink was created in partnership ...
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Drones recreate Twin Towers, honor victims ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in New York
A drone show illuminated the skies over New York Harbor Wednesday night as part of a tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks....
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Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ named Billboard’s No. 1 Song of the Summer for 2026
Texas had a pretty good summer, and apparently, so did Ella Langley. Langley’s country hit “Choosin’ Texas” has officially been named Billboard’s No. 1 Song of the Summer for 2026, giving the Texas-inspired anthem the top spot on the publication’s annual summer ranking. The song ...