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Wheelchair pickleball player swings his paddle with a purpose
Pickleball Player, Gerry Whelan, swings his paddle with a purpose at OPUS Pickleball Club.
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4-year-old boy killed by toppled tree as severe storms slam Midwest
A boy in Indiana was killed when a tree toppled onto his house during severe weather on Tuesday.
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American Airlines flight makes emergency landing after bird strike sparks engine flames
An American Airlines plane hit birds while taking off from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, Monday, leading to flames shooting from an engine and an emergency landing....
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Texas intervenes in surrogate baby medical treatment dispute
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has intervened in the case of a surrogate mother who came to Texas to get the court to allow treatment of the baby she's carrying with a severe heart defect after the intended parents allegedly denied the procedure....
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Houston voters to consider deprioritized enforcement of cannabis laws, ban on no-knock warrants
A progressive advocacy organization said it submitted more than 40,000 signatures to place the measures on the November ballot.
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Total Solar Eclipse Today: When and Where to watch the August 12 Eclipse
Houston had a front row seat for an amazing near total solar eclipse in 2024, but this year, it’s Europe’s turn for the celestial event. A spectacular total solar eclipse will sweep across parts of the Northern Hemisphere, Wednesday, August 12, as the Moon passes directly between...
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Tropical Storm Cristobal becomes the Atlantic’s 3rd named storm
We now have the third named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season: Tropical Storm Cristobal. Cristobal formed over the northern Atlantic Ocean and is moving quickly eastward at 25 mph (41 km/h). The good news is that it’s staying over open water, and there are currently no tropi...
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Person killed in single-car crash on Highway 288 outbound near Beltway 8, Pearland PD says
SkyEye13 flew over heavy backups along the freeway after police said someone was killed in the crash.
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As a new school year starts, Mike Miles defends controversial changes in Houston ISD
AI is moving into the classroom at some campuses in Texas’ largest school district, which also faces state- and federal-level investigations over its changes to special education services....
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Jonas Brothers to perform at halftime show of Week 1 Melbourne NFL game between 49ers and Rams
The NFL revealed that the Jonas Brothers will headline a halftime show during the Week 1 matchup in Melbourne, Australia, between the San Francisco 49ers and the Los Angeles Rams live on Netflix....
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Tropical Storm Cristobal forms
Tropical Storm Cristobal formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Wednesday.
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Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to buy Lakers for $12 billion, ESPN reports
The Lakers are being sold to American businessmen Josh Kushner and Bob Iger for over $12 billion, a record-breaking price, multiple sources told ESPN.
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Credit card debt rises to $1.26 trillion, nearing all-time record
Americans' credit card debt reached $1.26 trillion, increasing by $21 billion in the second quarter of this year, according to new data.
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League City voters to give input on Flock cameras in November — but council reserves final say
League City council members voted unanimously to add a proposition to the November ballot that will ask voters if the city should continue using controversial automated license plate readers on public roadways for law enforcement purposes. The election result will be non-binding,...
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'Good Morning America' makes a stop in Houston to visit Heights diner, Agnes and Sherman
ABC News' Becky Worley is visiting diners across America this week on "GMA," and she is making a stop in Houston to visit Agnes and Sherman, located the Heights....
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Construction worker hit by 2 cars while driving tractor in southeast Houston, HPD says
The worker was taken to the hospital with minor injuries after being hit by two vehicles near Cullen Boulevard, police said.
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Dallas County releases autopsy report for Afghan asylum seeker who died in ICE custody in March
The autopsy report shows that Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died as the result of a combination of anaphylaxis, acute asthma exacerbation and the toxic effects of methamphetamine, among other factors....
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Teen drowns at New York City's Rockaway Beach after mom says he urged lifeguards to save friend
A 17-year-old boy who was pulled from the water at Rockaway Beach on Sunday evening died after being caught in a rip current.
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Officials say data centers can boost local economies. In Abilene, they have spurred a housing crisis
Abilene was sold on promises that data centers would transform their local economy. But some residents are wondering when the benefits will come.
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Unpack the magic: Disney x BÉIS Mickey luggage drops today
Travel in style with the new Disney and BÉIS Mickey luggage collab debuts
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Man shot by masked intruders while sitting in his garage in city's southeast side, HPD says
Police said a man and his girlfriend were sitting in their garage having some drinks when they said five people wearing masks walked up from their side yard, then into their garage....
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'It's a piranha!': Boy's unexpected catch sparks reminder about exotic pet releases
An 8-year-old boy's unexpected catch at a lake in Pennsylvania has drawn attention to the issue of exotic pets being released into local waterways.
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Judge orders safety fixes at Palms at Rolling Creek after years of resident complaints
A judge has ordered the owners of a north Harris County apartment complex to take immediate action on serious safety concerns — following years of complaints from residents about neglect and dangerous living conditions. Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin’s Office sought the actio...
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A whisper from the rubble led to baby’s rescue after Colombia earthquake
Video of the remarkable rescue shows the tiny infant in a dusty bodysuit being carefully pulled out of the wreckage.
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Vehicle fire blocks all eastbound SH-99 lanes near Gleannloch
A vehicle fire is blocking all eastbound lanes of SH 99 in the area of SH 249 and Telge Road, officials said Wednesday morning. Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office are assisting with traffic control while firefighters work to extinguish the vehicle fire. Drivers are urge...
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Colombia earthquake rescue operations continue with more than 224 dead
Active rescue operations continued in western Colombia through into Wednesday morning following a 7.4 magnitude earthquake.
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Fatal crash closes all southbound SH-288 lanes at Spectrum
All southbound lanes of SH 288 are closed Wednesday morning following a fatal crash just south of the Beltway, the Pearland Police Department said. The crash involved a single vehicle and a single occupant. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene. The investigation is ongoing...
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Spring Branch ISD police prepare for first day of school
Sixteen school districts across the Greater Houston area are welcoming students back to class Wednesday, with more districts set to begin the school year Thursday. In Spring Branch ISD, district police are using the final hours before the first bell to make sure campuses are secu...
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High school football player in Arkansas practices with a venomous snake in his helmet
A high school football player in Arkansas had every right to be rattled after finding a venomous snake inside his helmet during practice.
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The week in politics (Aug. 12, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the classic film "Casablanca" ahead of a screening at the River Oaks Theatre....
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After a courtroom curveball, Texas Little Leaguers are headed back to the World Series
An off-the-field legal dispute briefly interrupted Boerne's championship celebration before the team's trip to Williamsport was made official.
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Trump says he was at 'greater risk' on secret flight than decoy Air Force One
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent were on the "decoy" Air Force One that left Turkey last month.
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Father of 4 young children called 911 to report killing family then took his own life: Police
A father of four called 911 to report that he had killed his entire family, before turning the gun on himself in an apparent murder-suicide, police in Kansas said....
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Hombre de Houston recibe múltiples disparos en emboscada en garaje; sospechosos en fuga
La policía de Houston busca a cinco sospechosos enmascarados después de que un hombre de 29 años fuera baleado varias veces mientras estaba con su novia dentro de un garaje abierto la madrugada del miércoles. El tiroteo ocurrió alrededor de la medianoche en la cuadra 9900 de Tilt...
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5 masked suspects ambush man while sitting in his garage in southeast Houston
Houston police are searching for five masked suspects after a 29-year-old man was shot multiple times while sitting with his girlfriend inside an open garage Wednesday morning. The shooting happened around midnight in the 9900 block of Tiltree Street. Police said the victim was s...
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New details shed light on what made bald eagle Jackie deteriorate, where her remains will be sent
Wildlife officials revealed new details about Jackie's illness, including that she had blood clots. We're also learning where her remains will be sent....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3399: Fancy Fogs
Episode: 3399 In which we see fog dressed in fancy clothes. Today, we sing the merits of fancy fogs.
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Powerball jackpot rises to $1B after Monday night's winning numbers end without big winner; next drawing Wednesday
The Powerball jackpot has risen to $1B after Monday night's winning numbers ended without a big winner; the next drawing is Wednesday.
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Houston brides left in limbo after Crystal Ballroom at the Rice closes
A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has suddenly shut down, leaving several couples scrambling to find new venues. Several brides have come forward saying the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue is permanently closed....
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Cy-Fair ISD trustees vote to put tax rate increase, $1.6B bond on November ballot
In what were some of the first big decisions by a school board that was reconfigured last year, a total of five propositions were ordered to be placed on the ballot for the Nov. 3 election....
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Former Magnolia ISD teacher indicted on 2 new charges
A former Magnolia Independent School District teacher is facing new charges, according to court documents.
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Jury awards Watson Grinding explosion survivors more than $61 million in latest verdict against 3M
A Harris County jury has awarded more than $61 million to survivors of the deadly 2020 Watson Grinding explosion, marking the latest multimillion-dollar verdict against 3M over the disaster....
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Luigi Mangione jury to be anonymous due to risk of harassment, intimidation: Judge
Judge Gregory Carro adjourned the conference after about 20 minutes without publicly providing more details about the process for selecting jurors.
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Mother charged after 2-year-old daughter allegedly beaten by boyfriend, HCSO says
A woman has been arrested and charged in connection with her two-year-old daughter's beating days after her boyfriend was charged with the same crime, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Two toddlers killed in Liberty County camper fire
Two young siblings were killed in a camper fire in Liberty County early Tuesday morning despite firefighters crawling inside the burning structure in an attempt to save them....
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League City council puts Flock license plate readers on November ballot
League City residents will have a chance in November to weigh in on the city's continued use of Flock Safety automatic license plate readers, though the vote will be advisory and not legally binding....
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League City voters will weigh in on Flock cameras in November, but City Council gets final say
League City voters will get to say whether Flock cameras should stay or go—but they will not necessarily get the final word. City Council voted Tuesday night to place a proposition on the November ballot asking residents whether the city should continue using Flock Safety’s autom...
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ICE arrests crime witness who helped Houston police identify shooting suspect
A man who called Houston Police to report a shooting was detained by federal immigration agents at the scene and the Harris County District Attorney is now speaking out. Houston Police say the incident happened around 9:30 a.m. Sunday outside a Home Depot off Bellaire Boulevard. ...
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Mother charged after 2-year-old toddler was found unresponsive, mother's boyfriend also charged
A mother has been charged in connection with 2-year-old toddler who was sent to the hospital last week.
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Katy ID launches virtual high school open to students across Texas
Katy ISD is taking its classrooms statewide with the launch of Legacy Virtual High School, a new full-time online school that allows eligible high school students anywhere in Texas to receive a Katy ISD education without ever setting foot inside the district. The program is open ...
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Thief targets Houston-area non-profit that's saved more than 100,000 pets from euthanasia
Rescued Pets Movement has saved more lives on the euthanasia list at BARC and Harris County Pets than any other rescue group in the area.
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League City Councilmembers unanimously vote to allow voters to decide on Flock camera use in November
Voters in League City will decide whether or not Flock cameras will be allowed to be used within the city limits by the police department. That's following a unanimous vote during a meeting on Tuesday in League City....
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League City voters could decide whether Flock cameras are used within city limits
Police can use the technology to see if a vehicle matching a desired license plate has passed any of the cameras in the past month, which helps police in their investigations, Harold Lee, League City Police Department captain, said....
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Shepherd Park Terrace neighbor raises traffic safety concerns for student runners at nearby high school
A Shepherd Park Terrace resident is calling for drivers to slow down and obey stop signs after he says he has witnessed years of dangerous driving in his neighborhood....
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Enrollment in public education continues to decline across Texas, state data shows
Across the county, in Texas, and here at home, fewer students are being enrolled in public schools, and experts expect the trend to continue.
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Self-proclaimed internet pranksters accused of terroristic threats in River Oaks
A trio of Houstonians who have been posting stunts on social media for years is facing new criminal charges after they allegedly entered the River Oaks Tower on Kirby....
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Federal government asks judge to deny release of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting
Daniel Tirado Pantoja remains in ICE custody more than a month after witnessing the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during an ICE operation in Houston. The federal government is asking a judge to deny his habeas petition, while his attorneys argue his continued detentio...
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Georgia Provost, the 'unofficial' mayor of Third Ward, dies at 85
Beloved community activist Georgia Provost has died at the age of 85.
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Former Brazoria Co. deputy charged with aggravated assault in teen's shooting death: Docs
Records show Kevin Tippit was booked into Brazoria County Jail on Tuesday for an incident on June 1, 2026.
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ICE arrests witness who helped Houston police in active shooting investigation: HPD
A man was taken by federal immigration agents after reporting a crime that ultimately helped officers find a convicted felon.
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