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Piano Vibes makes music lessons accessible to all
A music school at Project Row Houses is striking a chord in the community through free and reduced-cost lessons.
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LIST: Free things to do this weekend in Houston
Are you already missing the FIFA World Cup matches in Houston? Thankfully, this city has live music to notable art exhibits to keep you occupied.If you are looking for fun activities to do this weekend with your friends and family without breaking the bank, check out these free e...
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Family says DHS, ICE has not contacted them after father's deadly shooting involving agent
In the days following the shooting, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's family has called for an independent investigation into the case and said they have not heard anything from the Department of Homeland Security or ICE....
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All westbound lanes on East Freeway at Thompson Road shut down after crash, HCSO deputies say
Authorities say a major crash involving a commercial truck with a cargo trailer prompted all westbound lanes of the East Freeway at Thompson Road to shut down on Thursday....
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Anna Molinari wants to turn your trash into one-of-a-kind couture
Fashion designer and Project Runway contestant Anna Molinari is transforming discarded materials into runway-ready couture.
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Charges against man arrested for allegedly impersonating Deer Park PD officer dropped, docs show
Court records show that a suspect who allegedly called a coffee shop and convinced an employee to send him over $700 via Cash App in April had his charges dropped....
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LIVE RADAR: Showers and thunderstorms develop across Houston area
Showers and thunderstorms are developing across parts of the Houston area Thursday.As of 3 p.m., most of the storms are located in parts of southwest Harris County and east Fort Bend County.Track it all on our live radar:Check the latest weather alertsCheck real-time traffic cond...
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Crash shuts down East Freeway in Baytown area
The crash has closed the westbound lanes of I-10 near Ellis School and Thompson Roads.
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Houston Mayor John Whitmire says HPD can’t investigate ICE shooting. Legal experts disagree
“Suppose a federal officer, while he was working, shot the mayor,” a legal expert said. “Is everyone going to claim that he can't be prosecuted for murder just because he was on duty at the time? No, of course not.”...
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A new team of deadly assassins arrives in "A Shop for Killers" Season 2 trailer
"A Shop for Killers" Season 2 is coming to Disney+ and Hulu with more action, new enemies and a deadlier battle for survival.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 9, 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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Disney's 'Moana' returns live-action with a fresh face and familiar heart
"Moana" is setting sail for theaters, bringing audiences back to the Pacific Islands in a live-action reimagining of the beloved Disney animated film.
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Houston breaks ground on new HPD South Central Patrol Station serving EaDo, Third Ward and Medical Center
Houston city leaders officially broke ground Thursday on a new home for the Houston Police Department’s South Central Patrol Station, a project officials say will provide more space for officers and improve service to several central Houston neighborhoods.Mayor John Whitmire join...
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Houston Health Dept. targets lead paint hazards at no cost to eligible homeowners
Lead-based paint was banned decades ago, but it can still be found in homes built before 1978. When that paint chips or turns to dust, health experts say young children face the greatest risk.The Houston Health Department says even low levels of lead can be toxic, especially for ...
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Hello Houston (July 9, 2026)
Today: We discuss the growing number of maternal healthcare deserts in Texas, learn about a new residency from Houston-based photographer Violeta Alvarez, and talk with Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare....
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Exclusive: Harris County DA says his office is investigating fatal ICE shooting in Houston
There have been widespread calls for an independent investigation since the Tuesday shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a federal immigration agent....
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Deadly crash forces closure of Cypress Creek Parkway in north Harris County, sheriff's office says
A fatal crash between a motorcycle and a car led to the closure of Cypress Creek Parkway in north Harris County while an investigation was conducted, according to HCSO....
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Pancake, ‘the First Puppy of Texas,’ has died
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's dog, a golden retriever named Pancake and dubbed “the First Puppy of Texas," has died. She was 11 years old.
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Find great discounts on beauty essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals on beauty essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
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19-year-old online extremist group leader sentenced in Texas to 40 years for child exploitation
A 19-year-old online leader of a nihilistic extremist group was sentenced Wednesday to 40 years in federal prison for a horrific campaign of racketeering and child sexual exploitation aimed at sowing social chaos....
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Lin-Manuel Miranda dishes on the new live-action 'Moana' and his Disney legacy
Broadway icon Lin-Manuel Miranda bringing "Moana" back to the big screen in live-action, and he's giving fans a brand new song for the franchise.
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Houston weekend weather forecast: Timeline for scattered showers and storms
Prepare for scattered showers and storms as you head into the weekend. Bringing pockets of downpours and chances for frequent lightning.As for Friday, we’ll notice more pop-up showers and storms along the coast, starting in the morning and continuing throughout the evening.Friday...
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Flight school pilot jumps to his death midair, leaving student to land plane
A pilot jumped out of the door of a moving plane to his death, leaving the student he was teaching to fly to land the aircraft by herself.
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Three Texas tax preparers sentenced to federal prison after multi-million dollar fraud scheme
Three Texas tax return preparers, including a business owner and two of his employees, have been sentenced to federal prison for a multi-year conspiracy that utilized fake deductions to secure fraudulent refunds, costing the U.S. government millions of dollars...
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Suspect charged nearly 3 years after veteran's body found inside burning vehicle in SW Houston: Docs
Records show Steven Henry has been charged with arson and tampering with physical evidence in the death of 39-year-old Adrean Arrington, whose body was found shot inside a burning vehicle....
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Celebrity stylist Law Roach talks season 22 of 'Project Runway'
Season 22 of "Project Runway" welcomes a new group of designers hoping to make a name for themselves in the fashion world,
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Judge orders Texas to admit all mentally ill jail detainees to state facilities within 21 days
The order came as part of a federal lawsuit over long wait times for Texas detainees who need their mental competency restored in a state hospital before trial....
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US star Christian Pulisic fractured leg in World Cup loss to Belgium
U.S. star Christian Pulisic fractured his right leg during the Americans' World Cup loss to Belgium and will be sidelined for several weeks.
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Deported child sex offender arrested in South Texas after jumping from freight train
U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested a convicted child sex offender from Honduras after he jumped from a freight train to evade law enforcement in South Texas, authorities announced Thursday....
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Talarico polling stronger with Texas’ Black voters than expected, but enthusiasm questions remain
Recent polling from The Texas Politics Project suggests Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is performing better with Black voters than his predecessors were at this point in their campaigns....
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Invasive pasture pest spreads across Texas, threatening cattle industry and ranchers
A fast-spreading invasive insect is raising new concerns for Texas ranchers as experts warn it could threaten millions of acres of pastureland that support the state’s cattle industry.The pasture mealybug, first confirmed in Texas in 2025, has now been found in 70 counties and co...
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Texas Powerball ticket wins $1 million: Winning numbers, where it was sold
A Powerball ticket sold in Texas won $1 million in Wednesday night's drawing. Here are the winning numbers and where the ticket was sold.
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Pasadena man wins $1 million from Texas Lottery scratch off ticket
A lucky Pasadena resident just got a whole lot richer after claiming a Texas Lottery scratch-off ticket worth seven figures!
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Mexican national sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading San Antonio meth pipeline
A 43-year-old Mexican national has been sentenced to 27 years in federal prison for leading an international drug trafficking ring that smuggled more than 1,000 kilograms of methamphetamine into the United States....
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Harris Co. DA's Office meets with Lorenzo Salgado's family about fatal ICE shooting
Lorenzo Salgado's family was photographed with DA Sean Teare following the shooting of their father by an ICE agent on Tuesday
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Tips to stay safe amid rising cases of stomach parasite cyclospora
There is a warning about a surge in cases of a stomach parasite linked to produce, as the CDC is monitoring cases in at least 18 states
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Weekly Crime Report 07/01/2026-07/08/2026
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Passenger killed after pickup truck collides with dump truck in north Harris County, Pct. 4 says
Deputies said they're investigating a deadly crash involving a pickup and a dump truck near Bammel Road on Thursday.
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Texas co-leads $45 million settlement with Cash App over deceptive security claims
Block, Inc. enters a $45 million settlement with 46 states over Cash App security failures, forcing major overhauls to customer support and fraud reporting....
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Two World Trade Center, last office tower in complex, breaks ground 25 years after 9/11 attacks on twin towers in New York City
Two World Trade Center, the last office tower in the complex, broke ground Thursday, 25 years after the 9/11 attacks on the twin towers in New York City....
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Klein Oak junior begins journey to raise first show heifer after winning Houston Rodeo calf scramble
For most fans at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the calf scramble lasts only a few exciting moments. For Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks, it marked the beginning of a months-long journey.After winning the 2026 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo calf scramble, Marks...
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Woman killed, man rescued after major crash near Bammel Road in northwest Harris County
A woman was killed in a major crash Thursday morning near Bammel Road and Greenbrook Drive in northwest Harris County, according to the Office of Harris County Constable Mark Herman.Deputies responded to the crash and found a man and woman inside one of the vehicles involved. Aut...
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At Handyma'am, expert handicraft meets a flourishing community
New York-based home repairs contractor Handyma'am weaves skilled handiwork with community building.
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Veteran journalist Katie Couric reveals transient global amnesia diagnosis: What to know
Veteran journalist Katie Couric is opening up about a recent health scare
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Blue Bell releases new Chocolate Lava Cake flavor
Texas-based Blue Bell has launched a limited-edition Chocolate Lava Cake ice cream to celebrate National Ice Cream Month this July.
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Prosecutors to play redacted statements from defendant's roommate in Charlie Kirk assassination
Utah prosecutors plan to play audio clips in open court Thursday of law enforcement officials interviewing the roommate of the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk....
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Hundreds march in protest of fatal ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo died early Tuesday during what ICE described as a "targeted enforcement operation." The protesters called for an end to such immigration operations in Houston....
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1 dead in Harris County crash on Bammel, Greenbrook involving dump truck, pickup
One person is dead after a crash involving a pickup truck and a dump truck in north Harris County, authorities say.
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Passenger killed when driver loses control of vehicle, crashes into tree in northwest Houston, HPD says
A vehicle passenger died overnight after authorities said the driver lost control in north Houston.
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Recent DOJ opinion could ‘undermine’ rights of people with disabilities, say Texas advocacy orgs
Texas advocacy groups warn a recent opinion from the U.S. Department of Justice could lead to an increase in institutionalization for people with disabilities. More than 25 organizations have signed a joint statement urging policymakers to protect the rights of people with disabi...
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James Talarico raises over $30 million in second quarter, campaign says, more than triple Ken Paxton’s sum
The Austin Democrat’s haul is a record for a U.S. Senate candidate in the second quarter of an election year and is nearly three times what Beto O’Rourke raised in the same period in 2018....
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Faculty groups sue to block Texas Tech rules limiting instruction on race, gender, sexual orientation
The lawsuit asks a federal judge to halt the restrictions as discriminatory, improperly vague, and a violation of free speech.
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Mexico is preparing legal action after ICE fatally shot a Mexican national in Houston
President Claudia Sheinbaum called the shooting part of a broader pattern of mistreatment of Mexican migrants.
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Survey: More than 141,000 Houston-area adults experienced temporary homelessness in 2025
A new survey from the Coalition for the Homeless of Houston/Harris County and Rice University’s Kinder Institute for Urban Research is offering a broader look at housing instability across the Houston region.The study estimates that approximately 141,000 adults experienced tempor...
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Baker Hughes to close Houston facility, lay off 174 employees
Houston-based energy technology company Baker Hughes is closing one of its Houston facilities, a move that will impact 174 employees.According to a Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) notice filed with the Texas Workforce Commission, the layoffs are tied to the c...
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Houston's Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics celebrates Black fandom ahead of DreamCon 2026
Houston’s Third Ward is home to a lot of history — and increasingly, it’s becoming home to a growing Black nerd community. At the center of it all is Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics, a Black-owned comic shop fueling creativity, representation and fandom on the city’s south side.Byron Ca...
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Everyday AI: Three simple prompting tips that can help you get better answers from AI
Artificial intelligence is changing the way we live, work and learn. To help viewers make sense of the rapidly evolving technology, KPRC 2 is launching a new weekly series, Everyday AI, focused on practical ways to use AI in everyday life.The first lesson? The quality of AI’s res...
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Secret Service urged Trump to depart Turkey on old Air Force One as a security precaution, sources say
The Secret Service urged President Donald Trump to fly out of Turkey on the old Air Force One instead of the newly retrofitted Qatari-gifted plane out of an abundance of caution...
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Texans carry nearly $7,000 in average credit card debt. Could a HELOC help?
Texans are carrying an average of nearly $7,000 in credit card debt, making the Lone Star State the seventh-worst in the nation for average credit card balances.As many families struggle with high-interest debt, financial experts say one tool that often goes unused is a home equi...
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Protestors demand accountability after fatal ICE shooting in East End (July 10, 2026)
The death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston's East End has intensified recent community frustrations over public safety, environmental concerns, policing, and whether elected officials are adequately addressing residents' needs....
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