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Back-to-back I-10 closures could slow Houston drivers this weekend
Drivers in Houston and Galveston County should prepare for several road closures this weekend affecting I-10 and I-45.
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High pressure brings extreme summer heat waves and tropical threats build in the Gulf
As high pressure builds just off the Coast, temperatures soar into the middle to upper 90s for the weekend.
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United Airlines flight issues reported at Bush Airport traced to system outage; service now restored
Reports of flight disruptions at Houston’s Bush Airport tied to a United Airlines system issue have now been resolved, according to the Houston Airport System.Earlier, travelers posted on social media — including on X — about problems with United flights, including delays and oth...
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Deputies investigating woman’s death outside trailer in northwest Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating after a woman was found unresponsive outside a trailer in northwest Harris County early Saturday.Deputies said EMS was called to the 1100 block of Blue Bell Road at about 3 a.m. HCSO said deputies arrived around 3:11 a.m.P...
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Juvenile shot during large gathering near Discovery Green in Downtown Houston, police say
A juvenile was shot near Discovery Green, and police are still searching for a suspect, the Houston Police Department said.
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Juvenile hospitalized after gunfire erupts near Discovery Green, HPD says
Houston police are investigating after a late-night shooting in downtown left an innocent juvenile wounded near Discovery Green. The incident happened around 9:50 p.m. Friday at Austin and Leeland, where officers said a large crowd had gathered.Investigators said a fight broke ou...
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SWAT called to north Houston home after reported assault; suspect refused to come outside, police say
Houston police responded to a reported assault in progress early Saturday at a home in the 400 block of Briarcliff Drive, where officers said a man accused of attacking a woman refused to come outside and prompted a SWAT response.Authorities said a caller reported seeing a man as...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1604: Hydrogen
Episode: 1604 In which hydrogen balloons bind science to technology. Today, hydrogen — in 1783.
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Alvin ISD investigates former employees over alleged handling of special education students
Alvin ISD says three former employees at Nolan Ryan Junior High are no longer with the district after allegations they inappropriately physically handled students in a self-contained special education classroom....
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Texas flooding: Family mourns loss of man swept away in Kerrville floods
Two people are dead from this week's devastating floods. Now, we're hearing from the family.
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Texas launches Operation Slowdown with increased speed patrols starting July 18
Texas law enforcement agencies are launching the annual "Operation Slowdown" campaign from July 18 through August 2, increasing patrols and speed enforcement to reduce the state's leading cause of traffic fatalities....
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Convicted Harris County double killer arrested in New York after skipping prison sentence for nearly 3 years
A man who admitted to killing two teenagers in northwest Harris County was arrested in Brooklyn after spending nearly three years on the run, following a judge's decision to let him remain free over a weekend before he was supposed to begin serving a 50-year prison sentence....
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I-10 at Garth Road expected to close over weekend due to work on power lines, CenterPoint says
I-10 at Garth Road is expected to close over the weekend due to work on power lines, according to CenterPoint.
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Minnesota prosecutor talks strategy after deadly Houston ICE shooting
After a man was killed by ICE agents in Houston, the Harris County District Attorney's office is conducting its own investigation and turning to leaders in Minneapolis for guidance....
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Iowa Colony weighs resolution to oppose possible data centers
Iowa Colony City Council is set to discuss a resolution opposing data centers at its July 20 meeting in city council chambers, as residents and officials raise concerns about the impact on water, electricity and quality of life in the small city just south of Houston.Data centers...
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Fort Bend County Sheriff's Office lieutenant admits to improper use of Flock cameras per docs
Documents obtained by ABC13 show a Fort Bend Co. Sheriff's Office Lieutenant used Flock cameras to look up one license plate 41 times and another plate 148 times from January 2022 through December 2025....
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MacGregor residents say developers are ignoring deed restrictions in their area
Residents in the MacGregor area of southeast Houston say new houses are being built in their neighborhood that never should have been allowed in the first place....
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Justice caravan rolls through Houston as calls for accountability continue in ICE shooting
Supporters drove through Houston Friday in a justice caravan honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo as calls for accountability continue following the deadly ICE shooting. The demonstration comes after federal officials identified who agents say they were trying to locate before the sho...
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Men sue hospital after DNA tests showed they were switched at birth 38 years ago
The families of two men discovered through DNA tests that they were switched at birth 38 years ago.
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Wait this came from a mattress? Local inventor transforming recycled mattress foam into sustainable products
Most people see an old mattress as nothing more than bulky trash.One local inventor shared with 2 Helps You that he not only sees an opportunity, but a way to positively impact our community. Vahid Serajian, a Texas A&M graduate and founder of VitriCycle, has spent the last five ...
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FDA links shredded lettuce at some Taco Bell restaurants to Cyclospora outbreak; Here’s what Texas families should know
Federal health officials say shredded iceberg lettuce served at some Taco Bell restaurants has been linked to a multistate Cyclospora outbreak, prompting renewed concerns about food safety as cases continue to rise in Texas.The U.S. Food and Drug Administration says shredded iceb...
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Forest Service workers held hostage at gunpoint by father, son in CA forest for hours: Authorities
Law enforcement in far Northern California announced the arrests of a father and his adult son in the alleged kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service workers, who are safe and free after being zip-tied and held at gunpoint for nearly 15 hours in a trailer in a remote area....
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Texas flooding: Kerr County begins recovery efforts
Recovery efforts are ongoing in Kerr County. The county received 20 inches of rain over the past few days, which led to lots of flooding.
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Argentina to face Spain in the World Cup final: What to know
Argentina's Lionel Messi could add another milestone to his storied career on Sunday by winning his second World Cup title.
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Texas buys first state-owned firefighting helicopters to fight wildfires
Texas is launching its first state-owned firefighting fleet with a $257 million helicopter purchase to speed up wildfire response and protect communities....
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Houston weather: Hotter, drier pattern to return this weekend
After a few rain chances on Friday, a very warm and dry pattern will take shape over Houston for the weekend.
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1 hospitalized after shooting at SE Houston car wash; fleeing suspect fired shot at pursuing Pct. 2 deputy
The Harris County Pct. 2 Constable’s Office says one person was shot in the chest at a car wash in southeast Houston Friday and the fleeing suspect allegedly fired a shot at a pursuing deputy.It happened in the 10800 block of Sabo Road around noon Friday.The constable’s office sa...
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Abbott declares major disaster in 28 Texas counties as flood recovery begins
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott declared a major disaster Friday in 28 Texas counties that have been impacted by this week’s flooding in the Hill Country.
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Family of Donike Goncaj, grandmother killed after falling into open New York City manhole, accuses utility company of negligence in lawsuit
The family of Donike Goncaj, a grandmother killed after falling into an open New York City manhole, accuses a utility company of negligence in a wrongful death lawsuit....
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Woman sentenced to 3 years after posing as Camp Mystic victim's father, asking for donations, Pct. 1 says
Court documents state that Maitlin Page White, 28, was charged with two felony counts of online impersonation in Harris County.
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METRORail train struck by Houston Fire vehicle near Museum District
Three people on the train reported injuries after the crash.
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Fort Bend County District Clerk warns of jury duty scam surge: ‘That’s not the way it works’
Fort Bend County residents are being targeted by a jury duty scam that has spiked in recent days, prompting county officials to issue renewed warnings and urge victims to verify any claims before sending money.Fort Bend County District Clerk Beverley McGrew Walker said her office...
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Mullin threatens to withhold aid from states that don’t comply with DHS election directives
DHS Secretary Markwayne Mullin threatened to strip states of federal election-related aid if they don't comply with the administration's voting roll probe....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 17, 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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'She no longer has a voice': Baytown police say Kalie Goodwin is believed dead after new indictment
Kalie Goodwin now believed dead as Baytown PD pursues murder charges against her accused kidnapper. PREVIOUS: Suspect in disappearance of Baytown woman indicted on kidnapping charge in caseInvestigators now believe Kalie Goodwin is dead and the man they say is responsible has bee...
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Where is Kalie Goodwin? Man suspected of Baytown woman's murder indicted on kidnapping: Officials
Quan Flowers, 41, is said to be involved in the suspected murder and disappearance of then 24-year-old Kalie Goodwin.
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Hello Houston (July 17, 2026)
Today: We talk with a divorce coach about how to navigate through the uncertainty of a divorce, preview the newest episode of “After the Flood,” hear the newest installment of InnerVIEWS featuring Baylor College of Medicine’s Dr. James McDeavitt, and more....
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak: Taylor Farms recalling all central Mexico iceberg lettuce from US market
Taylor Farms said Friday that it is voluntarily removing all iceberg lettuce sourced at a central Mexico farm from the United States market.
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Collision between METRORail and HFD vehicle near Texas Medical Center, MPD confirms; second incident this month
For the second time this month, an HFD vehicle and a METRORail train collided with one another. A person was taken to the hospital for evaluation, according to MPD....
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As floodwaters rise again, Texas Hill Country bar owner relives last year’s devastation
About a year ago, the Guadalupe River destroyed their RV park, where a family was swept away by the raging water.
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Houston Stadium no more: Crews take down FIFA World Cup signs to bring back Reliant Stadium name
Crews were seen removing the FIFA World Cup signs and installing the Reliant Energy logo on Thursday.
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Person hospitalized, man detained after aggravated assault in NW Harris County, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found the victim on the sidewalk with severe head injuries before being taken to the hospital.
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Texas flooding: What we know about 2 people killed in Hill Country
At least two people have been killed in this week’s flooding in the Texas Hill Country, just a little more than a year after a similar event killed more than 100 people in the region....
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1 hurt after shooting at car wash in southeast Houston, HPD says
HPD confirmed a person was shot at a car wash in southeast Houston, but did not say what condition they were in.
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2 Helps You: StubHub World Cup ticket fallout grows as more Texans file consumer complaints with AG’s office
A Dallas-area soccer fan is the latest person to contact 2 Helps You after StubHub canceled his World Cup tickets despite purchasing them months in advance.Benjamin Carlson bought tickets through the ticket resale platform in December 2025. He is now the fifth StubHub customer to...
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Gov. Greg Abbott names Robert Howden as Texas secretary of state
Howden, previously Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative director, succeeds Jane Nelson, whose resignation took effect Friday morning.
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Best planners in 2026 for students and teachers to organize the new school year
Get ready for the 2026 school year with these planners for elementary school, high school, college and for teachers.
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LIVE: Kerr County officials hold briefing on flood response
Kerr County officials are expected to provide an update Friday on the county’s response to this week’s flooding.According to a news release, county leaders will hold a news conference at approximately 1 p.m.The update comes after the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Dep...
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Woman sentenced for posing on donation sites as family of Houston teen killed in 2025 Texas flood
Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic....
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Man killed in moped crash in southeast Houston, according to police department
The Houston Police Department said a man was killed in a moped crash on the southeast side of the city.
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Partner of man fatally shot by ICE agent in Maine speaks out: 'My daughter asks for Papa'
The partner of Johan Sebastián Guerrero, who was killed by an ICE during a traffic stop, spoke out Thursday and spoke about the pain her family is enduring....
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2 Houston gas stations offering $2.99 gas through Saturday
Houston drivers seeing prices creep up again may find a short-term break at the pump.Now & Forever, a Houston-based, family-owned chain of travel centers and convenience stores, is offering regular unleaded for $2.99 per gallon at two locations through noon Saturday, July 18, acc...
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Florida woman who faked GoFundMe for Camp Mystic flood victim’s family sentenced to 3 years
The Florida woman who created a GoFundMe last year and posed as the family of a Camp Mystic flooding victim has been sentenced to 3 years in prison after accepting a plea deal.Maitlin White, 29, was charged with two counts of online impersonation and court records show she accept...
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Over 30 Houston organizations, labor groups call for 'emergency protest' to demand justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
More than 30 community organizations and labor groups will hold a press conference Friday to call for citywide participation in an emergency protest Sunday demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent on July 7 in east Houston.The press co...
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Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Katy hosting farewell, 5-year anniversary celebration before closing
After five years of serving ice cream and creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Katy is preparing to close its doors.Before saying goodbye, the Katy shop is inviting the community to a farewell and fifth anniversary celebration o...
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Employee Spotlight: Meet Beth Jones
Meet Beth Jones, Assistant City Manager & City Engineer
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Harris County murder suspect told investigators he was 'afraid' of victim
Harris County officials identified the victim and suspect from the deadly shooting in northeast Harris County on Rolling Creek Drive.
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Academy Award-winner Wes Anderson is campaigning to save Houston’s Garden Oaks Theater
The Houston born-and-raised filmmaker, known for his iconic production and directing style, is joining a movement to save the Garden Oaks Theater in Independence Heights from being demolished in a matter of days....
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A 7.3 earthquake hits Mexico-Guatemala border with no immediate damage reported
A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador....
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Abbott appoints advisor as Secretary of State ahead of midterm elections
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
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