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Trump adds new condition to Saudi nuclear deal, says kingdom must normalize relations with Israel
President Donald Trump on Thursday appeared to add a condition to the newly signed agreement with Saudi Arabia for a civilian nuclear program.
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Weekly Crime Report 07/16/2026-07/22/2026
Weekly Crime Report 07/16/2026-07/22/2026
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Deadly Madison, Wisconsin police shooting of man with knife sparks protests
The shooting death of a man who police said injured an officer with a knife while resisting arrest has roiled Wisconsin's capital city, with Gov. Tony Evers calling for "transparency and accountability" and Madison community members gathering Thursday at a growing memorial....
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The Texas Panhandle was hit by a magnitude 5.0 earthquake
The strongest earthquake in the region in at least 100 years raised concerns about the potential impacts to the oil and gas industry, according to local county officials....
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Houston midwife has injunction reversed, no proof she violated abortion ban, court rules
A Houston-area midwife had an injunction against her reversed after the state could not prove she was in violation of Texas' total abortion ban, a court ruled....
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Hello Houston (July 23, 2026)
Today: We talk with Houston City Council Member Alejandra Salinas, Harris County Criminal Court Judge David Fleischer discusses his approach to courtroom proceedings, and Bill King breaks down financial challenges for Harris County....
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Investigation finds no historic cemetery at Tomball property after headstones discovered
An independent investigation into headstones discovered on a property in Tomball has concluded that no cemetery ever existed at the location, according to city officials....
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9 rescued from wooden crates at Texas border in apparent human smuggling attempt
U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents said nine undocumented migrants were rescued from wooden crates at the Falfurrias Checkpoint in an apparent human smuggling attempt....
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TxDOT responding to buckled road along Palmer Highway, Texas City officials say
Drivers are told to use caution after road buckling was reported along Palmer Highway and 33rd Street in Texas City on Thursday.
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Appeals court overturns order closing Houston-area midwife clinics accused of illegal abortions
The ruling says Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton didn’t prove his allegations that the clinics performed abortions when a lower court’s injunction forced them to close....
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Back-to-school: Top laptop picks for college students in 2026
Shop the best laptops for college students from top brands like Apple, HP, and Lenovo.
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Tomball Parkway closed after overpass struck near Grant Road
All southbound lanes of Tomball Parkway are shut down near Grant Road after a vehicle hit an overpass and sent concrete debris onto the roadway, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office. Deputies are on scene in the 20500 block assisting with traffic and safety co...
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Tomball Pkwy southbound closed at Chasewood after vehicle hits overpass, Pct. 4 says
Precinct 4 said the unknown vehicle hit the overpass, causing concrete debris to fall onto the roadway.
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake jolts Texas Panhandle near Miami, strongest in over a century
A magnitude 5.0 earthquake struck Thursday in the Texas Panhandle—about 23 miles northwest of Miami—according to the U.S. Geological Survey . Because it was shallow, people near the area were more likely to feel it as shaking or rattling. According to USGS data, the M5.0 earthqua...
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Quadruple amputee chases dreams on race track in Pennsylvania
16-year-old Chase Merriweather, a quadruple amputee, found his calling as an athlete after a life-changing illness.
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Global oil prices cross $100 a barrel as Iran war sends fuel prices surging
Oil prices surged more than 6% on Thursday.
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Henderson County data center plans scrapped by developer
Diode Ventures has withdrawn plans for a data center near Cedar Creek Lake in Henderson County.
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Tropical Storm Bertha FAQ: Will flights be delayed and is the beach safe?
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving toward the Upper Texas coast, but significant impacts are not expected across Southeast Texas. The storm is not very strong, only bringing breezy conditions and a chance for scattered heavy downpours Thursday afternoon and evening. Tropical Storm B...
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Tropical Storm Bertha in Houston: Everything you need to know to prepare
Bertha in plain terms (what we’re watching) Even when a system isn’t forecast to be a major hurricane, tropical storms can still bring impactful hazards: Gusty winds (enough to bring down small limbs, cause scattered outages, and make driving tougher on bridges) Torrential downpo...
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18-wheeler seen dangling off Katy Freeway overpass near Highway 99
TranStar images show an 18-wheeler dangling over Highway 99 from I-10 in west Harris County.
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Millions have signed up for Trump Accounts, but some families are still waiting for baby's $1,000
Trump says the accounts could lift children out of poverty and help more Americans invest in the stock market. But some parents are still waiting for the money....
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18-wheeler left hanging over I-10 overpass after major crash near SH-99
An 18-wheeler was left hanging over an overpass after a major crash Thursday morning on the eastbound Katy Freeway near the Lanier Parkway. Tropical Storm Bertha moves through Houston today According to Houston TranStar, the crash happened on eastbound Interstate 10 at SH-99 (Lan...
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Fruit puree pouches voluntarily recalled over potential for plastic contamination
PT Organics Limited is recalling select banana strawberry fruit puree pouches due to an internal packaging defect that may result in plastic entering the product....
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Second arrest made in woman's shooting death at N. Harris County apartments, HCSO says
A woman and a man are charged with the murder of a 20-year-old woman, who deputies said was shot inside a vehicle in April.
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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Texas Panhandle
An earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle on Thursday morning.
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Nearly 1.6M eggs recalled in Texas and nearby states over possible salmonella contamination
A large batch of shell eggs sold across Texas, Oklahoma and Louisiana is being pulled from shelves after Midwest Poultry Services, L.P. said the products may be contaminated with Salmonella Enteritidis , according to a company recall notice posted by the FDA. The recall covers ab...
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Man attacked with meat cleaver during suspected New York City road rage incident
A 47-year-old man was stabbed multiple times during a suspected road rage incident in Queens on Thursday morning.
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Friendswood apartment shooting: 17-year-old charged with murder
A teen has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a woman at an apartment in Friendswood.
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Man's body found in Brazoria County house fire debris, officials say
Fire officials said there were two other people living at the home, and they are being interviewed. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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Is Broadway broken? Rising costs, celebrity casting and early closures fuel debate
The surprise closure of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" has reignited a growing debate about the future of Broadway, with producers, performers and theater insiders questioning whether soaring costs are making it harder for new and innovative shows to survive....
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HPD Bomb Squad called after apparent explosive device found during search warrant at SE Houston home
Authorities are investigating after what appears to be a homemade explosive device was discovered while serving a search warrant in southeast Houston. According to Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, investigators were executing an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) search warr...
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Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus
Infected fleas can be carried by rats, opossums, cats and dogs. Experts say the disease is commonly found in stray cats, but domestic cats can carry it, too, which is why they recommend flea prevention in pets....
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Raccoon gives birth inside San Francisco apartment wall, breaks into bedroom
A mother raccoon stayed nearly two months in the wall of SF apartment, giving birth and breaking into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.
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Explosive device found during search warrant in southeast Houston, authorities say
Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said authorities were conducting a search warrant at a home when detectives found what appears to be an explosive device.
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Texas’ longstanding ‘Robin Hood’ school finance system will face a new legal challenge
Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue....
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SpaceX readies for another attempt at 13th Starship test flight in Texas
The company attempted to launch last week, but that attempt was scratched after several engines failed to start prior to the countdown reaching zero, according to Elon Musk....
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More than 1 million people participated in World Cup events in Houston
That includes more than 480,000 fans who attended the seven matches in Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the city’s World Cup host committee. The majority of those ticket buyers came from outside Houston, and nearly half of them came from other countries....
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Houston bomb squad responds to possible explosive device at house on Gilpin
A bomb squad is responding to a southeast Houston home where a possible explosive device was found on Thursday morning, officials say.
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Appeals court reverses shutdown of Houston-area clinics accused of providing illegal abortions
A Texas appeals court has reversed a temporary injunction that shut down a Houston-area midwife’s clinics amid allegations that she performed illegal abortions and practiced medicine without a license. In a memorandum opinion issued Thursday, the Fifteenth Court of Appeals found ...
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How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states....
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Man who pleaded guilty to killing top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband to be sentenced
The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court Thursday.
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Preparing for intense heat (July 23, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn how the city is preparing to help residents for dangerously high heat over the next few days. And we find out whether the FIFA World Cup matches were a boost for hotels and renters....
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What we still don't know about the cyclosporiasis outbreak as cases rise
Here's what we still don't know about the outbreak
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Tropical Storm Bertha approaches Texas coast. Here’s what to expect in Houston and Galveston
Tropical Storm Bertha is moving closer to the Texas coast, prompting a Tropical Storm Watch for Galveston and much of the Upper Texas Coast as officials encourage residents to prepare. While conditions remain relatively calm Thursday morning, emergency managers say storms like Be...
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Tropical Storm Bertha makes landfall in Louisiana and moves toward Texas
The storm made landfall Wednesday afternoon in St. Bernard Parish about 40 miles east of New Orleans.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2622: Watson
Episode: 2622 Watson: A computer system that plays Jeopardy!. Today, Jeopardy!.
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Harris County shooting: Second person arrested in connection to deadly April 2026 shooting
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April, officials said.
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Washington Avenue tattoo shop says months of harassment escalated when brick shattered front door
A Washington Avenue business says months of ongoing problems reached a dangerous turning point this week after a brick thrown during a confrontation shattered the front door of the shop....
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Community meeting held in Houston's East End following deadly ICE shooting
A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo....
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Serial rape suspect arrested 29 years after first crime, police say
Houston police have arrested a 62-year-old Atascocita man after linking him to four rapes spanning multiple decades.
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Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily' before new theft charge, records show
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat ...
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'Bucket filled with organs' found during search of funeral home
Mary Miller's home has been a place where she can feel close to her two late sons, but now she said it's clouded with suspicion.
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Malfunctioning railroad crossing signals in east Houston raise safety concerns
Residents told ABC13 the false activations happen frequently, leading some drivers and pedestrians to ignore the warnings and cross the tracks despite the active signals....
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Houston crash: Vehicle falls from HOV lane onto Southwest Freeway, roadway closed
IH-69 Southwest Freeway northbound at Beltway 8 West will be closed for several hours after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening.
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Ex-Magnolia Independent School District teacher Jason Maldonado charged with improper relationship between educator, student in Texas
Ex-Magnolia Independent School District teacher Jason Maldonado was charged with having an improper relationship between an educator and a student in Texas....
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3 people hospitalized after vehicle flew off Southwest Freeway NB near Beltway 8, authorities say
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Harris County crash: Vehicle falls from HOV lane onto Southwest Freeway, roadway closed
IH-69 Southwest Freeway northbound at Beltway 8 West will be closed for several hours after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening.
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Mathew Knowles brings the story of Destiny's Child to Houston
The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute transforms the group’s biggest hits into a beautiful candlelight performance by a live string quintet, while Knowles shares behind-the-scenes stories and memories from the group’s incredible journey....
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Vehicle flies off elevated HOV lane on Southwest Freeway; northbound lanes shut down
The northbound lanes of the Southwest Freeway are shut down after a vehicle flew off the elevated HOV lane and onto the highway below. A Houston Transtar camera at the Southwest Freeway and Beltway 8 shows the vehicle blocking the freeway. It is unclear if anyone has been injured...
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Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown....
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