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Erick Lopez, deported to Honduras after HPD traffic stop, misses the ‘freedom’ of his life in Houston
Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting....
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No chief, no answers: HPD's first ICE contact report draws scrutiny without Diaz
Houston’s police chief was a no-show Tuesday as the city’s Public Safety Committee received its first-ever quarterly immigration enforcement report — and both council members and the public wanted to know why. HPD Division Manager Jim Mallard appeared before the committee in plac...
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Second witness to fatal Houston ICE shooting released from federal custody
Daniel Tirado Pantoja was officially released from ICE detention Wednesday morning, according to his legal team. The U.S. Attorney’s office is expected to appeal that decision....
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Houston mail carrier among 5 charged in federal theft case pleads not guilty
Prosecutors allege more than $23 million was stolen through the activities of the five-person theft ring.
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CIA Director John Ratcliffe in Moscow for meetings, sources say
CIA Director John Ratcliffe is in Moscow, Russia, for meetings, according to multiple officials familiar with the meetings.
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Children of woman charged with murdering beloved Clovis, California educator stuck in Mexico
Suspects in the murder of Clovis educator Geoff Bernardi are in Fresno County Jail, while the two daughters of a suspect remain in Mexico.
parks
Yosemite National Park warning visitors about 'summer branch drop' season
Park officials say "summer branch drop" happens on hot, calm days -- especially among its black oaks.
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'HOUSTON/US': Texans unveil new rivalry uniforms that pay homage to city's iconic street art culture
The uniforms give a nod to the team's humble beginnings and the city's iconic blue-and-white mosaic street tiles.
parks
Search turns to recovery effort in Burlington County, New Jersey for woman who helped save child in Delaware River at Amico Island Park
A search turned to a recovery effort in Burlington County, New Jersey for a woman who helped save a child in the Delaware River.
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How to get rid of fruit flies and keep them out of your kitchen
The source of your fruit fly problem could be lurking in your kitchen sink. Here's how to get rid of them and keep them from coming back.
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Faculty in 'uproar' after Texas A&M University-Victoria implements mandatory in-person policy
A professor's advocacy said many of the faculty live at least two hours away and have worked remotely for nearly two years.
safety
Driver killed in fiery, single-vehicle crash on SH 99 in northwest Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said the driver became trapped after the vehicle burst into flames from the wreck.
safety
Paralyzed cancer survivor from Houston launches home repair nonprofit
Childhood cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched 4K Hands of Hope after a tumor removal surgery left his leg paralyzed. The nonprofit delivers free emergency home repairs to elderly residents, veterans, and single parents across the Houston-area....
safety
La Marque mayor present at meeting where residents called for his resignation after arrest
While some residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign, others are saying to wait for the legal process to play out.
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US Secret Service 'aware' of Iran video threat against Barron Trump, spokesperson says
"The U.S. Secret Service is aware of the video and investigates anything that can be perceived as a threat toward our protectees," a Secret Service spokesperson said....
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Nostalgic overload at the Stoogeum in Ambler
The Stoogeum in Ambler Pennsylvania is home to one of the largest Three Stooges collections in the world.
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A gorgeous getaway awaits at Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens
You can find your happy place while walking through the winding woods of Jenkins Arboretum & Gardens in Devon, Pennsylvania.
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A partial lunar eclipse you can catch before bed
The above photo is a simulation of what the moon may look like at mid-eclipse Thursday night. Courtesy of Stellarium. Thursday night, a partial lunar eclipse: What’s happening? Thursday night, the Moon will slip into Earth’s shadow. Instead of disappearing, though, it will take o...
safety
5-year-old boy and father will be deported after ICE arrest on way to Austin soccer game
Liam Tadeo's father has chosen to return to Mexico with his son rather than risk the child being separated from his family. Liam was due to begin kindergarten in Austin this year....
schools
Magnolia ISD declines to punish administrators over 2nd grade teacher abuse allegations
The district is declining to punish school officials after parents demanded accountability for how complaints against a former elementary school teacher were handled....
safety
Dallas to pay nearly $2 million on security for Republican midterm convention
Dallas will pay nearly $2 million on police to provide security for a midterm Republican convention in September, officials said Monday.
government
Ag Commissioner Sid Miller: Some Texas Republicans will lose in November due to rural voter outrage
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says frustration among rural Republicans over data centers, transmission lines and other state policies has grown so intense that he and some other GOP voters may refuse to vote for some Republican candidates in the November election....
schools
‘We’re getting a bus’: Great-grandmother helps north Houston kids get to school
A north Houston great-grandmother has spent the first weeks of school doing far more than getting her own family to class. Vicky Muse has been helping shuttle children from her apartment complex to three different Houston ISD campuses. Her great-grandchildren live at the Yale Vil...
safety
Highway 90 crash: 1 person critically injured near Crosby, Life Flight called
Harris County officials are investigating a major crash in Crosby after multiple lanes of US-90 had to be shut down.
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Family of Alex Pretti speaks out in exclusive interview: 'They murdered our child'
Alex Pretti, an American citizen and ICU nurse for the Department of Veterans Affairs, was shot and killed on Jan. 24 in Minneapolis.
safety
Highway 99 crash: 1 dead after vehicle hits pillar, catches fire
Harris County officials report one person is dead after a vehicle caught fire during a crash late Monday evening near the Cypress area.
parks
Wife of active-duty Army sergeant deported amid Trump's immigration campaign
An advocacy group says some military families are now "living in the shadows."
safety
1 injured in crash on US-90 in east Harris County.
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are responding to a major crash at US-90 and Lindstrom Road in East Harris County. One person is critically injured, and LifeFlight has been called to the scene. Accused ringleader of $23M Houston mail theft scheme is also out on bond for m...
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Darline Graham, Ralph Norman battle to replace Lindsey Graham on ballot in South Carolina runoff
Darline Graham has said outsider status is a plus, while pointing to Trump’s backing.
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City funds for Beryl repair (Aug. 25, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We get details on a new city program to help homeowners whose property was damaged in the 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl. And we look back at historic leaders in Houston’s history and consider why some are beloved, some are controversial, and why those sentime...
safety
Former Katy police officer accused of using Flock cameras, tracking device to stalk ex-wife
A former Katy police officer is facing two felony charges after prosecutors say he used law enforcement technology he had access to through his job to track his ex-wife for months. Sergio Guadalupe Rodriguez is charged with stalking and misuse of official information, both third-...
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The Turkey Leg Hut is back: Here’s where Houston fans can get it
Turkey Leg Hut is making a comeback in Houston, this time through a new partnership with Harold’s Chicken & Sports Bar on Washington Avenue. The Houston food staple will return for a series of Sunday pop-ups beginning Sept. 6, with the events planned every Sunday throughout footb...
business
Men’s grooming is booming as more men invest in skin care and cosmetic treatments
Men’s grooming is becoming a multibillion-dollar business as more men invest in everything from skin care products to cosmetic treatments. Sales of men’s grooming supplies topped $7 billion in 2025, according to research firm NIQ . The trend continues to grow as social media and ...
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NYPD reveals new details after people seen crawling out of manhole near Penn Station, says sewer scavengers are migrants
NYPD detectives say the scavengers filmed climbing out of a manhole near Penn Station are migrants searching the sewers for anything of value.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2977: Thomas Jefferson and the Maison Carrée
Episode: 2977 Thomas Jefferson, the Maison Carrée, and the Virginia State Capitol. Today, Thomas Jefferson in love.
safety
Residents call for La Marque Mayor to resign following indecent exposure arrest
Several La Marque residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign following his arrest. He's accused of indecent exposure in Brazoria County.
safety
Man accused of stealing SUV with 2 children inside leads police on 17-mile chase, HPD says
Two children are home safe after police say a man stole their father's SUV with them still inside, then led officers on a 17-mile chase through Houston that reached speeds of more than 100 mph....
safety
Family speaks after Glenn Pysher killed in Upper Pottsgrove police shooting in Pennsylvania: 'He ended up at the wrong house'
Glenn Pysher's family is speaking out after the 22-year-old was killed in an Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania police shooting.
safety
Elderly Montrose property owner handcuffed, detained after pulling gun on homeless people
A Houston property owner said she was detained by police after confronting people she says were camping outside her vacant Westheimer Road building while carrying an unloaded gun....
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Minnesota sues Texas over extradition of ICE agent charged in shooting
Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday....
government
Texas adds 1,600 jobs in July as private-sector employment grows
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas....
safety
2 Houston restaurants burglarized days apart, owners say break-ins add to small business struggles
Two Houston restaurant owners are cleaning up and assessing their losses after separate burglaries just days apart, with both crimes captured on surveillance video....
safety
HPD Uber pursuit video raises questions about civilian vehicle policy
Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage....
safety
Deadly crash on Hardy Toll Road near East Richey Road, Harris County Pct. 4 says
A deadly crash on the Hardy Toll Road at East Richey Road has caused major traffic delays in the area, Houston TranStar cameras show.
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Houston plans record rainy day fund, but is it enough?
Houston has seen its fair share of disasters over the years, but before Tropical Storm Allison dumped feet of rain on this area, the city had no backup savings and no rainy-day fund....
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Jacob Elordi reveals the one thing Ridley Scott did that enthralled him on 'The Dog Stars' set
"I don't think there's anyone else in the world that films that way." Jacob Elordi reveals why he believes "The Dog Stars" director Ridley Scott is a cinematic hero. The film is in theaters Friday....
safety
Data shows some crime numbers remain the same after 2024 police patrol increase in Third Ward
Statistics within the Third Ward area showed that aggravated assaults, robberies, and theft of and from vehicles increased slightly in most categories....
safety
Former Liberty County deputy arrested, facing child porn charges, court records show
A former Liberty County sheriff's deputy is now facing multiple charges including child pornography, according to court documents.
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Opening statements begin in rapper Lil Durk's murder-for-hire trial in Los Angeles
Opening statements began Monday in the murder-for-hire trial of Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk, who is accused of placing a bounty on a rival Atlanta rapper....
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Major Texas highway getting speed limit drop and new safety upgrades
TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
safety
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York arrested in Ohio on suspicion of engaging in prostitution
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York pleaded no contest to a pair of misdemeanor charges Monday after being arrested in Ohio on suspicion of engaging in prostitution....
parks
SW Houston neighbors frustrated over parking lot creating flooding issues
2 Helps You on this Monday is examining a parking lot in southwest Houston that neighbors say is causing flooding issues. Residents say the construction of the lot allegedly did not match with plans submitted to the city. Robert Willard tells 2 Helps you, the pour was done, “with...
safety
Neighbor sentenced after shooting teen while he buried pet guinea pig
A man was sentenced to prison for shooting a teen who was burying his pet guinea pig last year. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on July 25, 2025, in the 7700 block of Belgard Street in southeast Houston. Police said Emmanuel Menchaca, who was 18 years old at the time...
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Houston weather: Heat advisory extended through Tuesday
A Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Highs climb near 100° inland, with steamy humidity pushing the feels-like temperature into the 106° to 110° range....
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Bessent says new US sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that new U.S. sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran.
government
Fort Bend County commissioners' return from boycott may be short-lived
Two boycotting Fort Bend County commissioners returned on Monday, but their presence may be short-lived.
safety
Houston crime: Suspect pleads guilty to 2025 shooting of teen, sentenced to 9 years behind bars
John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
safety
Harris County crash: Driver charged following weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
parks
Concerns grow over Flock cameras across Houston area amid investigations for possible misuse
Just this past month, law enforcement officers in Harris County, Fort Bend, Baytown, Pasadena, and Deer Park have been investigated for possibly misusing Flock cameras....