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FDNY unions demand answers on newly released Ground Zero toxic air records
FDNY unions are responding to newly released 9/11 records that raise new questions about toxic air exposure at Ground Zero.
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Staten Island memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in years since
Signs of patriotism and remembrance surrounded a Staten Island gathering Wednesday as FDNY families, active firefighters and retirees commemorate 25 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks....
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Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Girl Scouts of the USA says its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
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Teaching 9/11 to a generation that didn't live through the tragedy
As we prepare to mark 25 years since September 11, we turn our attention to the classroom.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2639: The Space Needle
Episode: 2639 The Seattle World’s Fair and the Space Needle. Today, a landmark in the clouds.
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Pa. chaplain reflects on 9/11 service at ground zero 25 years later
Rather than watching events unfold from afar, Perry Messick answered a call for chaplains to assist at the World Trade Center disaster site in New York City....
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‘Something needs to be done’: Families with young children left without power at Sharpstown apartments
Residents at a southwest Houston apartment complex are running out of patience, and running out of food after days without power in extreme heat. Families at the Falls of Point West Apartments in Sharpstown say they have been living without electricity since Thursday, dealing wit...
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Chambers County sheriff defends Flock cameras, plans to add more
While some communities are questioning Flock cameras, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is defending the technology. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne called the technology one of the best crime-fighting tools developed in the last decade, comparing its effectiveness to DNA and fingerpr...
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Mother, brother of man shot by Galveston police officer say no-bill won't stop their search for justice
A Galveston County grand jury has declined to indict Galveston police Officer Joshua Nino De Guzman in the shooting death of Randy Martin, who a civil rights attorney says was unarmed during an altercation following a traffic stop....
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Family considers civil lawsuit after Galveston officer not indicted in shooting that killed man
The family of a 47-year-old man who was fatally shot by a Galveston police officer says they are going to continue fighting for justice even after a grand jury decided not to indict the officer....
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Barry Melrose, hockey player and coach-turned-ESPN analyst, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, has died. He was 70.
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‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
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Woman riding motorcycling dies in Houston crash with 18-wheeler
A woman riding a motorcycle died after crashing into an 18-wheeler in southwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, police say.
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Italian court still not ready to extradite Lee Gilley over possible punishment concerns
After a hearing Monday in Italy, the Italian court considering whether to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley is still not satisfied with information it has received from the U.S. government and Harris County prosecutors about the punishment Gilley faces if ...
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Houston immigration attorney arrested, accused of mail fraud, false statements
A Houston immigration attorney has been charged with mail fraud and false statements in connection with allegations that she misled clients about immigration applications and work visas....
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Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged fraud scheme
Federal authorities arrested a 44-year-old Houston immigration attorney. She is charged with mail fraud and making false statements. Alla Nowowiejski made her initial appearance Wednesday afternoon. According to an indictment, Investigators say Nowowiejski accepted payments from ...
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State lawmakers and local leaders discuss Barbers Hill Education Foundation
The Barbers Hill Education Foundation at the center of a debate about school district and education fund spending.
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed in Florida Amazon plane crash that killed cleaning crew
Five members of a crew killed when an Amazon cargo jet smashed into their van were wrapping up their eight-hour shift cleaning planes at the Miami airport when they were struck, lawyers for one of the victims said on Wednesday....
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New Texas law limits city bans on manufactured homes
A new Texas law requires most cities with zoning to allow new HUD-code manufactured homes in at least one district. Here is how League City and Pearland are responding and what the law could mean for affordable housing....
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Fervor over 'mass surveillance' hardly a new concept in Houston
There is plenty of debate these days over the use of license-plate readers and whether-or-not they're an invasion of privacy.
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Westfield HS staff member placed on administrative after off-campus conduct allegations: Spring ISD
A Westfield High School staff member has been placed on administrative leave after allegations of off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD.
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Harris County public defender charged for allegedly hitting ex-boyfriend with hammer
A lawyer with the Harris County Public Defender's Office was arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into a home, hitting her ex-boyfriend with a hammer, and biting him....
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Democratic Pa. Sen. Fetterman makes surprise video appearance at GOP midterm convention
Fetterman's appearance at a GOP event of this nature is highly atypical, but he notably made no announcement of any intention to change his party affiliation....
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SF flight attendant remembered as 9/11 hero, family works to honor her legacy 25 years later
American Airlines Flight Attendant Betty Ong was the first to report a 9/11 hijacking, moments before her plane hit the World Trade Center. Her family honors her legacy with acts of kindness....
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Pasadena residents shaken after teens allegedly open fire near park while livestreaming
Teens allegedly emptied a gun magazine near Parklane Park in Pasadena while livestreaming the incident online.
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2 Helps You: Nearly $11,000 spent on furniture with biggest piece not fitting as promised to local 76-year-old
A 76-year-old West Harris County woman says she was left frustrated after a nearly $11,000 furniture purchase from La-Z-Boy did not fit in her living room the way she was told it would. Bobbie Leas purchased the furniture from the La-Z-Boy location off the Katy Freeway in Februar...
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Harris County approves $20-an-hour living wage for 222 Harris Center employees
Harris County is extending its $20-an-hour living wage standard to 222 employees at the Harris Center who provide mental health and disability services to residents across the region. Commissioners Court approved the wage increase Tuesday. The Harris Center employees are not Harr...
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Houston's $3.2 million trail project moves forward, eminent domain on table for holdouts
A Houston trail project years in the making is now one step closer to becoming reality, and residents along the proposed route have mixed feelings about what’s coming. Arthur Storey Park already draws steady foot traffic on its existing trail. Soon, that path could connect to a n...
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Firefighters rescue two puppies trapped under a sidewalk
Firefighters with the Little York Fire Department responded to a sidewalk near Heritage Elementary School after reports that a puppy was stuck underground. Crews quickly rescued the puppy, but then discovered additional puppies under the sidewalk. Two officers with Harris County ...
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City of Houston on clock to remove Grimes Park improvements after spending $1.3M in construction
The City of Houston spent $1.3 million on construction at Grimes Park, which is now expected to be removed after HISD's lease on the property ends.
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An active Pacific hurricane season? It's a sign of a strong El Niño
It's been an active season already for the eastern and central Pacific with 15 named storms, six hurricanes with four for those becoming major hurricanes. That is above normal activity for named storms at this point in the Pacific season....
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Houston weather: Unsettled weather pattern ahead for the rest of the week
The weather in the Houston area will be unsettled for the rest of the week.
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Could someone steal your home without you knowing? Harris County warns of deed fraud schemes
A home can represent decades of work. It can provide stability, hold a family’s memories and become something parents and grandparents hope to pass down. For Keata Wade’s family, that home sits on Teton Street. Her grandmother bought it intending for it to remain in the family. S...
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Cy-Fair ISD mom demands answers after 7-year-old mistakenly put on bus, left outside for hours
A Cy-Fair ISD mother says she’s still shaken after showing up to pick up her 7-year-old daughter — only to be told her child wasn’t there. Rataja Pruitt says her second-grader, Eli’sa, was mistakenly placed on a school bus instead of her assigned after-school program at Tipps Ele...
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Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market returns in November
Houston, it’s time to make that holiday shopping list. The 46th annual Houston Ballet Nutcracker Market is returning to Reliant Center, Nov. 12-15, bringing four days of holiday shopping, festive finds, and plenty of reasons to start checking names off your gift list. With more t...
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2026 Emmys: When is the ceremony, how to watch, what to know about the nominees
Here's everything to know about the 78th Emmy Awards, including the host and top nominees.
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Emmys 2026: Who has an EGOT and who is close?
A full list of celebrities who have an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony -- aka EGOT -- and every star who is close to joining the elite group.
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A firehouse tribute to the nine men who never came home after 9/11
A simple chalkboard has become a powerful piece of history. See how firefighters and conservators are working to preserve the names of colleagues lost on Sept. 11....
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Democrats counter GOP convention in Dallas with rallies and events
Democrats, headlined by Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker, gathered at Dallas City Hall to denounce the Republican midterm convention as a "Trumpapalooza" smoke-and-mirrors distraction. The Dems are planning protests and local community events as counter activities....
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Houston man gets 10 years after puppy was hung by neck in animal cruelty case
A Houston man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty in a case involving an undernourished puppy that was hung by its neck, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1. Carrick Green, 44, was arrested in 2025 after deputies said he hu...
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Spring ISD staff member placed on leave after alleged off-campus conduct
A Westfield High School staff member has been removed from campus and placed on administrative leave following allegations involving off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD. The district said it recently received information about the alleged conduct and took action to remove...
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'Made in Korea's' Hyun Bin reveals what he's most looking forward to audiences watching in season 2
"Made in Korea" season two brings high stakes drama and a sequence star Hyun Bin can't wait for fans to see. It's streaming now on Hulu and Disney+
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Trump claims firefighters carried him from ground zero after 9/11 attack
President Donald Trump claimed that firefighters carried him away from ground zero when he visited the site in the days after the 9/11 attacks.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 9, 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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'I would slap the Jackson 5 out of you' -- guardsman allegedly pulled gun on fellow guardsman in DC
Guard member deployed to D.C. arrested for allegedly pulling a gun on a fellow guardsman after they argued over whether their hairstyles followed Army regulations....
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Texas Comptroller requests $2 billion to expand school voucher program
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines has requested legislators double the money behind the state’s private school voucher program to $2 billion. More than 100,000 students sit on the waitlist, but critics argue there is little evidence vouchers are delivering on their promises to justi...
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Hello Houston (September 9, 2026)
Today: We discuss how President Trump’s pick to lead the FDA could impact women’s health, talk with three-time Olympian and gold medalist Dominique Dawes, and learn about the upcoming Việt Cultural Fest. Plus, we debut “On the Marquee.”...
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Trump says oil prices that spiked because of Iran war likely won't come down until after midterms
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that oil prices that have surged because of the Iran war likely won’t come down until after U.S. midterm elections....
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Harris County Attorney’s office files lawsuits accusing multiple people of deed fraud
Across the two lawsuits, the nine defendants are accused of fraudulently stealing at least 10 properties. Kamin accused the defendants of forging paperwork to acquire property deeds....
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'Gambling with our lives': Anthropic researcher resigns with warning about AI development dangers
An Anthropic researcher said he is resigning over concerns that companies are not acting responsibly in AI development, warning that some developers believe it could threaten human life by the end of the decade....
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Inflatable slide deploys on Qatari-gifted Air Force One ahead of Trump's Dallas trip
The incident briefly delayed Trump's trip to Dallas for the Republican Midterm Convention.
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Hulu's 'Rivals' Season 2 resumes with more secrets, betrayals and twists
Good things come to those who wait. "Rivals" will resume with the final six episodes of Season 2, streaming this fall on Hulu.
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Suspect shot man, woman during lease dispute in west Houston, court hearing reveals
During court, it was revealed that the suspect was arguing with the leasing agents when he "snapped," fatally shooting the woman, then shooting the man twice before stabbing him....
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Two Houston-area communities suspend Flock camera use over privacy concerns
The decisions by both municipalities come as Flock faces growing national scrutiny over its nationwide camera network.
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Grand jury proceedings have begun in Houston ICE shooting case, law enforcement sources confirm
ABC13 has learned that grand jury proceedings have already begun in the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, according to law enforcement sources....
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Mail-in voters weigh flying to vote in person and other backup plans amid uncertainty
Voters and election officials are navigating uncertainty about mail-in voting for the midterms as the legal fight drags on over the U.S. Postal Service plan for President Trump's bid for restrictions....
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Guhn Road shooting: Man killed at northwest Houston hotel after argument
Police are searching for two suspects who were allegedly involved in the deadly shooting of a man at a northwest Houston hotel.
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Philadelphia woman Diontae Nicole Beckett charged in drowning death of 5-month-old after allegedly putting infant in hotel spa tub while drunk: DA
A Philadelphia woman is facing charges in the drowning death of her 5-month-old daughter at a hotel in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania.
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Teen found safe after going missing in Katy
15-year-old Jaeden was last seen Tuesday night in a neighborhood off Barker Cypress Road and Keith Harrow Boulevard.