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Plans for possible Islamic Center in La Porte draw online backlash
A member of the Muslim community in Deer Park calls it "hurtful" that plans for an Islamic Center in nearby La Porte have faced backlash online.
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2 Helps You: 2,000 pairs of shoes part of back-to-school giveaway Saturday in Spring to students in need
Inside North Central Church, volunteers are making final preparations for what is expected to be one of the community’s biggest back-to-school outreach events. On Saturday, nearly 2,000 people are expected to walk through the doors of the church as families line up for a chance t...
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Former pizza parlor worker accused of trying to support ISIS pleads guilty
A Houston-area man accused of supporting the terrorist organization ISIS pleaded guilty Wednesday to two federal counts, nearly two years after he was arrested during a raid on his apartment....
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Nonprofit creates epic custom cosplay wheelchairs for kids at San Diego Comic-Con
From superheroes to fantasy creatures, custom cosplay wheelchairs are turning heads at San Diego Comic-Con. Volunteers with Magic Wheelchair make dreams come true, all at no cost to families....
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'Percy Jackson and the Olympians' Season 3 gets Nov. 20 premiere date
Demigods take Hall H! The cast and creators of "Percy Jackson and the Olympians" dropped a brand-new teaser and revealed the Season 3 premiere date at San Diego Comic-Con....
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Family demands answers after suspect in 4 brutal attacks had prior violent charge dismissed
The family of a man being kept alive by life support is demanding answers after learning the suspect accused of attacking him recently had a violent criminal charge dismissed and was referred to a mental health diversion program....
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Gov. Abbott confirms third fatality in July floods
Gov. Greg Abbott confirmed a third flood-related death after a driver was swept away in Val Verde County. He also praised La Salle County's advance preparations as floodwaters continued moving down the Nueces River....
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Viral TikTok helps Texas man find life-saving kidney donor
A Cedar Hill father in kidney failure received a life-saving transplant at Methodist Dallas Medical Center after a Houston woman saw his viral TikTok plea and stepped forward to become his living donor....
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Substance found in van after Houston ICE shooting wasn’t drugs, DA and U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia say
The FBI suggested plastic bags in the van contained methamphetamine. The agency hasn’t released official test results.
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'Substance' in van targeted in Houston ICE shooting tests negative for drugs
Investigators saw a "crystal-like substance" in the van targeted in the ICE incident. It was believed to be drugs, but Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family denied that claim....
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Years of flooding on W. Bellfort Avenue drains Houston auto shop owner's wallet
For years, W. Bellfort Avenue along the Southwest Freeway has flooded. For one Houston auto shop owner, that’s meant years of headaches — and hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage. Bhavesh Patel has owned Orion Car Care on W. Bellfort Avenue for 21 years. After Thursday’s st...
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Baytown police chief launches investigation into misuse of Flock cameras by officer
The announcement of a Baytown police officer allegedly misusing Flock cameras comes a week after a Fort Bend County lieutenant was suspended for the same thing....
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US military says it fired on another merchant vessel trying to breach blockade of Iranian ports
The U.S. military said Friday that it fired on another merchant vessel that was trying to breach its blockade of Iranian ports.
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D4vd preliminary hearing: Autopsy doctor testifies about Celeste Rivas Hernandez fatal injuries as judge considers trial
An autopsy doctor testified about Celeste Rivas Hernandez's fatal injuries as a judge considers trial for D4vd in a preliminary hearing.
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Want to be an astronaut without leaving Houston? This yearlong mission might be for you
If you'd ever wanted to be an astronaut, but don't want to go to deep space, this mission might be for you.
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Congressional Democrats demand ICE reforms in wake of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s killing in Houston
Lawmakers called for an investigation of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement at a field hearing in Houston on Friday that featured Salgado Araujo’s two sons among the key witnesses....
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No narcotics found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s work van, congresswoman says
U.S. Rep. Sylvia Garcia says the substance found inside of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s work van after the fatal shooting involving an U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent has been confirmed not to be a narcotic. Garcia’s statement came late Friday as the Congressiona...
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West Texas lizard loses endangered-species protections after court ruling
The judge found wildlife officials did not properly evaluate habitat restoration efforts before listing the species.
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Pearl Jam guitarist Mike McCready unveils his debut graphic novel at San Diego Comic-Con
Pearl Jam guitarist and rock legend Mike McCready has written a graphic novel and rock opera called "Mike McCready's Farewell to Seasons". It'll be available worldwide Oct. 6....
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Brutal murder, rape of Amarillo woman 30 years ago solved
The murder of a woman whose partially naked body was found by children playing at an Amarillo park nearly 30 years ago has been solved.
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Philly fans rejoice! Celebrate LeBron's arrival with must-have 76ers gear
Get ready, Philadelphia: Grab the LeBron James Sixers merch every fan needs.
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Man found guilty in crash that killed Harris County deputy constable, her child
Omar Alvarado was found guilty for the 2024 deaths of Precinct 5 Deputy Constable Katherine Hutson and her 8-year-old daughter.
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Paramount agrees to delay closing its Warner Bros buyout for months while judge considers challenge
Skydance-owned Paramount on Friday agreed to delay closing its $81 billion buyout of Warner Bros. Discovery well into next year.
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Over $400k in stolen merchandise uncovered during Sephora theft investigation, League City PD says
Authorities said that additional arrests and charges are expected as investigators continue to identify those involved in the retail theft operation.
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Woman charged with operating unlicensed assisted living facility in Panorama Village, police department says
Panorama Village police said officers arrested the operator of the unlicensed living facility after multiple search warrants and are seeking to identify former residents....
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Houston family demands answers after unprovoked attack leaves man on life support
A Houston family is searching for answers after an unprovoked attack left a loved one on life support—and court records reveal the suspect had a decade-long criminal history before the violence occurred....
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Venus Hair Salon always in style
Venus Hair Salon has been a fixture on 19th Street for nearly half a century, but for owner Susan Venus, it's never been just about hair. It's a place where generations of families return, neighbors help neighbors, and the community has become family....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 24, 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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A third death has been confirmed from catastrophic Texas floods, Gov. Greg Abbott says
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott said Friday that a third person has been confirmed killed by catastrophic floods this month that prompted more than 500 rescues, damaged homes and businesses, and are still making some areas inaccessible....
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Mom says son with autism was assaulted by former New Caney ISD teacher
A now-former teacher in New Caney ISD has been charged with injury to a child over allegations she hurt a student while employed at Kings Manor Elementary....
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Airbnb squatter? Hermosa Beach, California homeowner says guest refused to leave after reservation ended
A Hermosa Beach, California homeowner says an Airbnb guest refused to leave after his reservation ended.
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Carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in car with suspect, who asked him for directions in Houston, Texas
A carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in a car with a suspect, who asked him for directions in Houston, Texas.
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Katy ISD restricts the use of AI in elementary school classrooms
The Houston-area district, which serves nearly 100,000 students, is banning the use of generative artificial intelligence chat tools in kindergarten through sixth grade while gradually introducing its use for older students....
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Lace up, Houston: Shipley Donuts’ Donut Dash is ready to raise some dough for Kids’ Meals
Houston’s sweetest fun run is back! If you need a reason to train between now and fall, Shipley Donuts is offering one — and it comes with a side of community impact. The company’s annual Donut Dash returns to Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 , with organizers aiming to...
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Most Texans say they oppose local data centers as politicians shift their focus on regulating them
Politicians on the ballot this November from both sides of the aisle have pressed for greater scrutiny on data centers in Texas. Recent polling shows most Texans oppose them in their communities....
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Tony Romo arrested on suspicion of operating under the influence
Former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo was arrested Thursday on suspicion of operating while under the influence, according to the Milwaukee County Sheriff’s Office....
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Hello Houston (July 24, 2026)
Today: We discuss where the U.S. currently stands on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, learn about the Sickle Cell Association of Texas’s Camp Cell-A-Bration, and talk with Texas Southern University’s new Chief Financial Officer....
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Jackie still critical after life-saving blood transfusion but shows improvement, vet team says
Beloved Big Bear bald eagle Jackie received a life-saving transfusion from another eagle but remains in critical condition despite showing improvement....
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Hinojosa urges Gov. Abbott to pause new data centers until lawmakers act
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is calling on her November opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, to issue a moratorium on new data centers until the state legislature can adopt statewide regulations....
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Inside the Ismaili Center, the iconic institution making Houston home
Only open since last November, the center has already become a gathering place for community events and Houston civic life. "The goal is really to invite all of Houston," the center's director said....
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3 Texas flooding deaths confirmed as high water remains in parts of state
The death toll from flooding that ravaged Texas last week has climbed to three.
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Contractor dead after ground collapse on-site in City of Liberty
A contractor was killed while working on a project in Liberty on Thursday, according to officials from the City of Liberty.
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Ben, Casey Affleck's mother Chris Affleck dies at 83
The mother of famed actors Ben and Casey Affleck has died at 83.
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Houston Toy Museum in the Heights to close at the end of August
The two-story, 5,000-square foot toy museum opened in 2022 in the popular shopping district on 19th Street.
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11 indicted in deadly migrant smuggling operation involving cargo train
Eleven people were indicted in a human smuggling case that left seven migrants dead, including a 14-year-old boy.
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Officer Robert Woodard
Meet Officer Robert Woodard, a police officer for the City of Bellaire.
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Congressional Hispanic Caucus to hold hearing in Houston on deadly ICE shooting
Lawmakers are in Houston holding a hearing on the deadly ICE shooting in Magnolia Park.
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New rules for data centers in Texas announced by regulators
Data centers coming to Texas now face a more rigorous process for opening in the state after new regulations were announced by state agencies.
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League City police say retail theft probe leads to $400K recovery, Houston arrest
League City police say a shoplifting call that started at Sephora inside Kohl’s earlier this month turned into a sweeping investigation that uncovered what they describe as a large organized retail theft operation. According to the League City Police Department , its Business Dis...
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Americans spend half their free time looking at screens: 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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LeBron James to join the Philadelphia 76ers, will sign 2-year, $8 million contract
LeBron James s signing with the Philadelphia 76ers on a two-year, $8 million deal with a player option, Klutch Sports Group CEO Rich Paul told ESPN.
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Singer Chris Brown pleads guilty over bottle attack at London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown pleaded guilty Friday to brawling at a London nightclub in 2023, a fight in which he hit a music producer over the head with a bottle....
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Leopard escapes enclosure, forces South Carolina zoo evacuation
Visitors at the Greenville Zoo in South Carolina were evacuated after a leopard escaped its enclosure Thursday.
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Train slams into FedEx truck in Texas killing 1, injuring another
One of the people who were injured when a train crashed into a FedEx truck in Hill County on Thursday has died.
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LIST: See the most recent FDA food recalls impacting Texas
Recent FDA recall notices keep piling up — and some have a direct Texas footprint. From the 1.6 million dozen shell egg recall and the Cyclospora-related iceberg lettuce concerns, below is a quick, easy-to-scan roundup of the food and dietary supplement recalls posted by the FDA ...
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Teen pleads guilty in 2024 shooting at Apalachee HS in Georgia that killed 4, injured several
A teenager has pleaded guilty to all 55 counts in a deadly shooting nearly two years ago at Apalachee High School in Georgia.
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4 measles cases confirmed in Montgomery County, 1 person hospitalized
Montgomery County health officials have confirmed four measles cases with one person hospitalized.
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Houston ICE shooting: Congressional field hearing on death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Federal lawmakers will be in Houston Friday for a congressional field hearing following the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE officer....
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Richmond Avenue near Southwest Freeway floods for several blocks after reports of water main break
Video shows several streets along Richmond Avenue, near the Southwest Freeway, are flooded Friday morning after what appears to be a water main break.
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The Sea Isle Shooting Stars scores big for children with disabilities
The Sea Isle Shooting Stars is a program bringing children with disabilities together, all to uplift each other's spirits.
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