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The city of Houston is weighing approval of a $13 million project to overhaul Telephone Road, addressing long-standing safety and infrastructure concerns that have made the corridor one of the city’s most dangerous stretches for drivers and pedestrians alike. KPRC 2 has reported ...
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A Texas appeals court chief justice says a nearly 60-year-old legal precedent forced the court to overturn an injunction against a Houston-area midwife at the center of a closely watched test of Texas' abortion laws....
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Family members and local faith leaders gathered in Houston's East End Friday morning to pray for the release of Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo, who remains in ICE custody after witnessing federal agents shoot and kill his brother last month....
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It comes after approval of a $370,000 contract by the economic development corporation board on Thursday night.
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Trial begins Monday for James Elmore, a man accused of helping the longtime suspect in the “Texas Killing Fields” murders conceal two bodies. James Elmore was charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence. He was also charged with possession of child pornography in April....
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A man was charged with murder in the stabbing death of his father in northwest Harris County on Thursday, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to spend up to $2 million on robot dogs, according to a federal procurement notice.
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Closures on the Katy Freeway heading into downtown and on IH-69 southbound could impact traffic this weekend around the Houston area.
government
The city said customers were given leeway over the past several years following instances of inaccurate billing. Mayor Whitmire said those who haven't paid could soon see their taps run dry....
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We have a new Miss USA, and she is making history. Justus Kelley, 31, is the first mom and married woman to win the pageant.
government
The Trump administration is appealing a judge's ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections....
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Far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by ICE on Friday, according to an ICE detention database.
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A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democrats leading in three closely watched South Texas congressional races.
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Ready to see Pokémon like never before? Find out how Aardman's new stop-motion series "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu" and the classic "Pokémon the Series: The Beginning" are heading to Disney+ and Disney XD in a major global deal!...
safety
The East Bernard Brahmas are taking on Sweeny Friday night in the season home opener. But alongside the game, the team and community will honor the lives of former head coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, Brandy. The two died on Saturday, Aug. 15, after a crash in Wharton County. ...
government
A Canadian city council is considering renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump to “Obama Avenue” or “Taco Avenue.”
schools
The victims were transported to local hospitals with stab wounds and are all in stable condition, authorities said. Their families have been notified, according to Socorro ISD....
Local
The Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a SWAT team was responding to a warrant service at a home in north Harris County on Friday afternoon....
parks
The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.
News
Former HPD Officer Gerald Goines pled guilty to federal charges in connection with the deadly Harding Street raid, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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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.
safety
A fuel spill has been contained, but traffic is just beginning to snarl on Highway 90 after a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler, according to Sugar Land police....
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The film, based on the best-selling novel of the same name, is set years after a devastating flu outbreak wipes out much of the world's population.
government
Manvel Mayor Dan Davis is calling on the city to reconsider its relationship with Flock Safety, saying concerns over privacy, data security, costs and the broader use of information collected by the company’s automated license plate reader cameras have led him to no longer suppor...
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Police in Sugar Land say multiple intersections are closed after a train collided with a 18-wheeler Friday. The Sugar Land Police Department says it happened on Highway 90 at Easton Avenue. Fort Bend County HazMat responded and contained a diesel spill which occurred as a result ...
library
Some people take it easy after 60. This group would rather keep chasing new heights.
News
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill "not fit for continued service" 10 months before it failed in May.
Local
A woman is dead and a man is hospitalized in critical condition after what authorities are calling an apparent murder-suicide in west Harris County. The shooting happened in the 7400 block of Casuna Lane. According to Sgt. Michael Ritchie with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, ...
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Today: We discuss whether Texas is keeping its best and brightest college graduates, talk with comedian and SNL alum Jay Pharoah, and discuss the growing use of weight management medications. Plus, a conversation with The Suffers’ Kam Franklin....
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Each of the four astronauts were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, one of the highest distinctions for NASA astronauts. Trump called them heroes to a generation of space explorers — and wants to create a new training academy for that generation....
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President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning....
safety
Friday make’s day two of President Donald Trump’s visit in Houston for a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and drivers should prepare for traffic delays and temporary road closures in the Clear Lake and southeast Houston areas. President’s visit brings fundraising and poli...
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Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced on Hello Houston his office was at a "tipping point" in the investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents. Two of Salgado Araujo's sons said the news indicates pr...
Local
A 4-year-old girl died after finding her mom's gun in a closet and shooting herself, the Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office said.
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New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
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A federal judge has again blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York
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The character was created by a gay man in Queens, Michael Staffieri, who combines clever costumes and sharp-witted humor.+
government
Thousands of protesters are rallying on the National Mall in support of voting rights and racial justice ahead of the midterm election
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Parasitic illness cases linked to recalled iceberg lettuce have now been confirmed in 20 states, federal health officials said Thursday.
News
The car seats' carrying handle may cause the child to fall, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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A central North Carolina teen is critically ill with a rare amoeba-related brain infection.
safety
Former Houston Police Department officer Gerald M. Goines has pleaded guilty to color of law charges related to the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid. He is currently serving time for the murders of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas....
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According to the FAA, violating a temporary flight restriction can result in civil penalties and criminal charges.
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This week, the Food and Drug Administration approved updated vaccines to protect against the latest strain of the virus. Here's what you need to know.
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Residents of the Indigo Lake Estates community in Montgomery County say they plan to voice concerns to their homeowners association after Flock cameras were installed at the neighborhood's three entrances....
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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are expected to return to court Friday morning.
business
Houston Matters visits three of the city's longest-enduring restaurants to find out the secret to their success.
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Jerry Sandusky is due to return to court next month as one of his accusers is expected to recant his testimony.
safety
A 15-year-old student was arrested and charged after allegedly making statements about “shooting other students in the classroom" at Willis High School, officials say....
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A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was stolen in California in what may be the biggest beer heist ever.
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Warsh had strong words about his commitment to fighting inflation.
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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.
safety
A young boy is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle while riding an electric bike late Thursday night, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office....
safety
Former Houston Police Department officer Gerald Goines pleaded guilty Friday to a federal civil rights charge connected to the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid that killed Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. Goines, 62, appeared before U.S. District Judge George Hanks in federal c...
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Unincorporated Fort Bend County is under an outdoor burn ban due to reported drought conditions.
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The city and some nonprofits offer financial assistance and payment plans for utility bills.
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Dogs visiting Collar & Bone at Washington Street Mall in Cape May, N.J. can enjoy a special ice cream treat made just for them.
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You can go on a 'Philly Pigeon Tour' and learn what makes the city's feathered friends so special.
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Army veteran Bradford Davis created 'Operation Mud' to help veterans mold their shared experiences into ceramic works of art.
government
Critics say the move weakens the independence of country lawyers by transferring resources from the elected county attorney's office to a separate civil legal department that reports strictly to Commissioners Court....
