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Alleged 9/11 mastermind's long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028
The self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the 9/11 attacks will stand trial in June 2028, a military judge ruled Wednesday, nearly 25 years after the attacks....
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University of Houston student says she was groped on the first day back on campus
A University of Houston sophomore says her first day back on campus took a frightening turn when a man allegedly groped her twice as she was leaving work at the Student Center South....
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Condo owners paying at least $800 a month in HOA fees for condos uninhabitable for more than 5 years
More than five years after a fire at Bayfront Towers, 11 condo owners remain unable to return to their units while all 74 owners continue paying special assessments and HOA fees tied to rebuilding the property....
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47 confirmed New World screwworm infestations: Texas tracker and what you need to know
Track confirmed New World screwworm infestations in Texas and learn what the flesh-eating parasite is, which animals are at risk, how it spreads, what symptoms to watch for and what officials are doing to contain the outbreak....
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14-year-old girl taken into custody after bringing a loaded firearm onto Willis HS campus: MCSO
A 14-year-old student was taken into custody after bringing a loaded firearm onto the campus of Willis High School on Wednesday morning, the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said....
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott orders flags lowered to half-staff in remembrance of Dolly Parton
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered flags lowered to half-staff across the state in honor of Dolly Parton. The order states flags will be lowered for seven days in honor of the late country singer. The move comes one day after Parton’s death. The legendary country music singer...
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1 suspect in custody, 1 at large after fleeing crash involving Conroe ISD school bus, district says
Police arrested one man and are looking for another after the pair hit a school bus in Conroe, then ran off, a spokesperson with the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office said....
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Houston’s brutal heat breaks as rain makes a comeback
For the first time in seven days, we’re not under a heat advisory, and I’m not expecting temperatures to reach 100 degrees on Thursday. It will still be hot, it’s August in Houston, after all but the worst of the excessive heat looks to be behind us for now. Thursday’s forecast: ...
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FDA approves breakthrough drug to treat advanced pancreatic cancer
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved on Wednesday a drug that could extend the survival of those with metastatic pancreatic cancer.
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Residents at northeast Houston apartment complex without power for more than a day
Residents at a Humble apartment complex say they were without electricity for more than a day, leaving some concerned about the heat, spoiled food and medication that needs to stay refrigerated....
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Daniel Tirado Pantoja reunites with family after ICE release
Daniel Tirado Pantoja is back with his family after being released from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody — but his legal battle is far from over. The League of United Latin American Citizens, known as LULAC, shared a statement from Tirado Pantoja’s family following his...
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Baytown fire: 'Process upset' at facility sends large plume of black smoke into the air
A huge plume of black smoke could be seen for miles following a "process upset" at a facility in Baytown on Wednesday evening.
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Democratic states file new lawsuit seeking to block Trump's order limiting mail voting in midterms
Democratic-controlled states filed another lawsuit challenging President Donald Trump's executive order seeking to limit mail voting in this year's midterm elections....
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Suspect tased after running across Highway 290 after almost hitting state trooper, DPS says
TranStar video showed troopers dragging the man across the road during the scene that caused a major delay on Highway 290
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Tim Curry, 'Rocky Horror Picture Show' and 'Clue' actor, dies at 80
Tim Curry, the star actor of "The Rocky Horror Picture Show," has died. He was 80 years old.
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Houston Police Department investigating officer usages of Flock camera system for potential policy violations
The Houston Police Department says it is investigating certain usages of the Flock camera system by officers for potential policy violations. The department didn’t disclose how many officers are being looked into, but said it has identified usage that is being investigated furthe...
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Adam and Eve store sues Fort Bend County over sexually oriented-business label
An Adam and Eve store in the Richmond area is suing Fort Bend County after being forced to register as a sexually-oriented business.
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Houston Police expanding drone program to give officers more information during dangerous calls
Houston police are expanding their use of drones, giving officers another tool to gather information during dangerous calls before making decisions that could put lives at risk. Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz says drones can provide officers with a better view of a situation wh...
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Harris County sues Trump administration over election rules tied to public safety funding
Harris County and El Paso County joined the city of Columbus, Ohio, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, in a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. At issue: new rules tied ...
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People at 55+ complex in Dickinson raise security concerns over broken gates
Residents at Belle at Bay Colony, a 55-and-over apartment community in Dickinson, say broken security gates have left them frustrated, concerned and questioning who can access their property. Residents at the complex say they have repeatedly raised concerns about the broken gates...
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Deadly Nepal flood caused by enormous landslide, glacier tumble: Scientist
An "enormous" landslide that triggered the fall of at least part of a glacier down the Himalayas caused the severe flash floods that devastated Nepal Wednesday....
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Baytown drag performer reacts after judge strikes down Texas restrictions
A federal judge struck down Texas’ drag performance restrictions. Baytown drag king Barry Mii Dandy explains how the legal fight affected performers.
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Meta to pay Texas over $1 billion, overhaul teen features in child safety settlement
Texas has secured a historic settlement worth over $1 billion from Meta Platforms Inc. to fund statewide youth mental health, crisis resources, and school safety programs....
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2 young children die in Trenton, New Jersey house fire; at least 2 firefighters injured
A 7-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy died in a Trenton, New Jersey house fire; at least 2 firefighters were injured.
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Texas renters: Check if you qualify for share of RealPage settlement
Renters who lived at properties using RealPage software from 2018 through 2025 may qualify for a share of a proposed $360 million settlement.
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3 terabytes of biomedical research data allegedly transferred in UT MD Anderson trade-secret investigation
A search warrant filed in Harris County alleges a UT MD Anderson Cancer Center instructor transferred more than 3 terabytes of biomedical research data to a personal external hard drive after being placed on administrative leave late last month, prompting an investigation into po...
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Driver, passenger arrested after fleeing crash involving Conroe ISD school bus
Two arrests have been made following a hit-and-run involving a Conroe Independent School District school bus Wednesday afternoon, according to Conroe ISD. District officials said the school bus was transporting students home from Campbell Elementary School when it was rear-ended ...
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How climate change is impacting when mosquitos can impact Houstonians
A new study from Climate Central found that much of the United States is witnessing a seasonal mosquito boom related to climate change.
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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton after her death at 80
Miley Cyrus and Dolly Parton shared a close relationship and collaborated throughout their careers.
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Crews battling Ross Fire in Texas see slightly better weather
Crews are working around the clock to control the Ross Fire burning in Palo Pinto and Jack counties, west of Fort Worth.
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Bryan Kohberger granted new hearing in bid to take back guilty plea in Idaho murders: Court filings
Bryan Kohberger has been granted a new hearing in his bid to take back his guilty plea, according to court filings.
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Tupac Shakur murder trial: Prosecutors rest, putting Duane Davis' defense up next
Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis after calling 24 witnesses in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
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The Woodlands could move to end agreement with Houston, paving way for annexation protection
The Woodlands could make a step Wednesday toward making it impossible for the community to be annexed by the city of Houston, but the move could cost the township about $50 million....
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Tupac Shakur murder trial from Las Vegas: Live streaming coverage
The trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of the legendary rapper, Tupac Shakur, is underway in Las Vegas.
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Margaritaville at Sea to begin Galveston cruises in October 2027
Margaritaville at Sea will begin sailing from the Port of Galveston in October 2027, becoming the port’s seventh cruise line and adding weekly Friday departures for travelers across Texas and the Central U.S....
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Willis High School student detained after gun discovered inside backpack
Willis ISD and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirm a student was detained after a gun was discovered inside of a backpack at Willis High School Wednesday morning. The sheriff’s office said they responded to the school after they were made aware of the incident at aroun...
government
Error in mail-in ballot application from nonprofit, sent to thousands of Texans
Beware if you received a mail-in ballot application recently from the Voter Participation Center. The nonprofit says there's an error in the identification section....
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Texas judge denies Minnesota’s request to stop release of ICE agent charged in fatal shooting
A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to prevent the release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this year....
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Grandfather charged in fatal T.C. Jester crash that killed 9-year-old grandson
A 52-year-old grandfather is facing a felony charge following a night-time crash in Harris County that took the life of his 9-year-old grandson.
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Federal judge lifts all blocks on Trump mail-in ballots executive order
The decision removes legal holds on implementing the president's executive order.
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Texas getting $1B from Meta settlement. Here’s how it’ll be spent
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with nearly every state in the U.S. over the addictive nature of social media with teens.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 26, 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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Man who witnessed Houston ICE shooting released from detention after judge's order
One of the men who witnessed the deadly ICE shooting in Houston was released from custody on Wednesday following an order from a federal judge.
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Interference charges jumped nearly 700% since 2017 in Montgomery County, most of them were dismissed
The number of interference with public duties cases filed in Montgomery County jumped sharply from 2017 to 2025 rising by nearly 700%, according to records obtained by KPRC 2 from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, with a majority of the cases ending with a dismiss...
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Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an ICE officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis....
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Hello Houston (August 26, 2026)
Today: We discuss major tech companies bringing their businesses to the Houston area, learn about the all-women fishing group Reel Girls HTX, break down the charges against former Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit, and more....
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MD Anderson Cancer Center President Peter WT Pisters announces retirement
Pisters began his role as president in 2017. According to the medical center and Pisters oversaw the institution’s strategic plan, created a $10 billion capital expansion plan....
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2nd witness to deadly Houston ICE shooting released from detention, attorney says
Records show the documents were filed on Monday and stated that Daniel Tirado Pantoja must be released from custody within 48 hours of the order. By Wednesday afternoon, his attorney confirmed he had been released....
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Judge grants Blake Lively $400K of $8M in legal fees she sought in film fight with Justin Baldoni
Judge grants Blake Lively $400,000 of $8M in legal fees she sought in film fight with Justin Baldoni
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Willis High School student detained after gun allegedly found in backpack
A student was detained after a gun was found in a backpack at Willis High School on Wednesday morning, officials say.
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy temporarily reassigned after alleged ICE coordination
Joceline Penaloza Magana was allegedly detained by a sheriff's office deputy last week when her vehicle partially blocked an intersection at Westheimer Rd. and State Highway 6....
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2 arrested, charged for roles in shooting at 'Club Chevron' in SE Houston, HPD says
The shooting happened at a well-frequented gas station called 'Club Chevron', where people go to smoke and drink, according to HPD.
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State Department preparing to cancel tens of thousands of visas held by asylum seekers: Officials
The State Department announced that it is preparing to revoke tourist and business visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have sought or are actively seeking asylum....
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Dolly Parton left one final song for fans to hear in 2046
Dolly Parton planned the music for her final farewell, left a secret song for 2046 and asked that her Broadway musical move forward after her death.
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Texas education board exploring 3-year college degree programs
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees....
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Montgomery County man sentenced to 50 years for sexually abusing child for years
A Montgomery County man will spend decades in prison after being convicted of continuously abusing a young child he had spent years grooming.
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Meta settlement: Tech giant to pay Texas $1 billion in child safety case
Social media giant Meta will pay over $1 billion to Texas and implement sweeping protections for children as part of a settlement with the state.
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New Margaritaville at Sea cruise line to sail out of Galveston in fall 2027
Margaritaville at Sea will be the Port of Galveston’s seventh cruise line and offer weekly sailings with Caribbean and Central American vacations.
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Trump administration suggests Kennedy Center could be demolished if court blocks planned renovations
In the filing, a top official in DOJ's Civil Division argues the "decrepit" Kennedy Center faces an imminent "death spiral" without Trump's intervention....
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Homeowner says light pole knocked down by car left on sidewalk for weeks until Action 13 stepped in
A northeast Houston homeowner said a car crash left a damaged street light pole in his yard and blocked the sidewalk. After weeks of getting the runaround from CenterPoint, the post has been removed and replaced....