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Man, woman arrested in Mexico for murder of beloved Clovis, California educator, police say
A man and a woman have been arrested in connection with the murder of Geoff Bernardi, who was attacked last December in Clovis, California.
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Astros’ general manager to ‘part ways’ with team after string of losses
The Astros are currently tied with the Rangers for first place in the American League West. Both teams have a 65-66 win-loss record this season.
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Houston Astros, GM Dana Brown part ways after four seasons
The Houston Astros and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. He had served as the Astros’ GM since Jan. 26, 2023. Houston officers jump in Uber for help chasing ru...
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Sean Grayson, former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, dies in prison, lawyer says
Sean Grayson, a former Illinois sheriff's deputy whose fatal shooting of Sonya Massey inside her home became a flashpoint over police use of force, died Sunday....
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Former Friendswood teacher accused of child sexual abuse
A former Friendswood school teacher has been arrested following allegations of sexual abuse of a child.
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Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
The victim was reportedly riding on the unimproved shoulder north of the roadway when a car failed to drive in a single lane and hit the bicyclist.
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La Marque mayor released on bond after arrest for alleged indecent exposure
The city said Saturday it had not been in contact with Bell and that he had not yet reached out to city staff.
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Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
Some government officials said they understand the community’s anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction.
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Judge denies motion for new trial for Karmelo Anthony
Judge Michael Chitty from Kaufman County denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial for the killing of Austin Metcalf.
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NYPD investigating video of 3 people climbing out of sewer near Penn Station in NYC
Video posted to social media shows people in overalls and what appears to be headlamps emerge from the manhole, one by one.
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What we know about 5 people indicted in a $24M stolen check scheme involving USPS mail carriers on Houston routes
Five people, including three U.S. Postal Service mail carriers, are facing federal charges in an alleged stolen-check operation prosecutors say involved nearly $24 million worth of checks. A federal grand jury indicted Tryston Tremaine Vaughn, Catherine Clauzelle Kilpatrick, Drak...
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Trump announces temporary pause of beef import tariffs in effort to lower prices ahead of midterms
Farmers and lawmakers have raised concerns over increasing foreign beef imports.
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Prince Harry, Meghan Markle have not decided how long they'll stay in UK, source says
The couple plan to stay for an extended period as their family prepares to return.
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Inflating school ratings (Aug. 24, 2026)
On Monday's show: Reporters discuss issues in education affecting Houston, including how HISD and other districts may be gaming the system to artificially inflate their state accountability grades...
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Texas man mails $50 tip to Los Angeles deli after worrying he forgot to tip server
A Texas man went the extra mile to make sure a restaurant server received a tip, even though he wasn’t sure he had actually forgotten one. Roberto José Andrade Franco, an ESPN feature writer from El Paso, Texas, visited Langer’s Deli in Los Angeles in May while on a work trip wit...
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Dr. Dre says AI is not a threat to music: ‘People who have trouble creating’ see it that way
Dr. Dre is weighing in on the growing debate over artificial intelligence in the music industry, and his comments are already sparking reactions online. The legendary rapper and producer said he does not view AI as a threat to music. Instead, he sees the technology as another too...
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Road closures along Will Clayton Parkway will cause impacts on drivers headed to Bush Airport
Drivers heading to George Bush Intercontinental Airport should plan ahead this week as lane closures are expected along Will Clayton Parkway. Houston Airports will repair concrete in the westbound lanes of the 6100 block of Will Clayton Parkway, between Kenswick Drive and Lee Roa...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3403: Telephone in 1904
Episode: 3403 An old book about telephones reminds of a time before our technologies were not "black boxed." Today, we look under the hood.
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Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Fever-Sky WNBA game after he was confronted by Sky's Cloud
The former NBA center declared himself eligible for the WNBA draft, saying he identifies as a woman.
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Officers hop in Uber during police chase, end up near Heights short-term rental plagued by problems
Residents living near a short-term rental property on 7th Street in Houston’s Heights neighborhood said life has become increasingly difficult over the past three years — and a recent police incident has brought renewed attention to the ongoing issues. On Friday, officers pursuin...
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Houston postal carriers charged in alleged $23 million check-theft scheme
Three Houston postal carriers are among five people federally charged in an alleged check-theft scheme that investigators say generated more than $23 million over nearly six years....
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Houston officers get in Uber to chase running suspect, video shows
A police chase in Houston didn't happen in a patrol unit, but in an Uber. Dashcam video shows the rideshare driver helping the HPD officers who hopped in his vehicle....
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Woman killed trying to cross Gulf Freeway in southeast Houston, HPD says
A woman was killed while attempting to cross the Gulf Freeway in southeast Houston, HPD said.
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Woman injured, suspect detained after shooting in north Harris County, Pct. 4 says
The shooting took place on Brimwood Drive on Sunday afternoon, according to the constable's office. The woman's condition was not immediately released....
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Woman shot in Northeast Houston; possible suspect detained, deputies say
Deputies are investigating a shooting that injured a woman on Brimwood Drive, where a possible suspect has been detained.
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Shelley Fabares, 'Johnny Angel' singer and actor in 'The Donna Reed Show' and 'Coach,' dies at 82
Shelley Fabares, a beloved television actor known for roles on "The Donna Reed Show," "One Day at a Time," and "Coach," has died at 82.
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Truck fire snarls traffic on Katy Freeway at Beltway 8, Houston TranStar says
Motorists traveling westbound on the Katy Freeway before Beltway 8 experienced delays on Sunday due to a heavy truck fire, according to Houston TranStar....
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Five people, including three postal carriers charged in alleged multi-million dollar stolen check scheme
A Houston man and woman are accused of recruiting U.S. Postal Service mail carriers to steal checks from their routes. It’s part of a 5-person scheme to get the checks and resell them for millions of dollars. According to a federal indictment, Tryston Tremaine Vaughn and Alyssa N...
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Buc-ee’s chain draws outcry in Ohio for launching fight over a mini mart's beaver logo
Texas-based gas station giant Buc-ee’s has sparked a backlash in Ohio over one of its frequent trademark infringement lawsuits.
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Angleton man arrested near elementary school for possession of child pornography, Brazoria County Sheriff's Office says
A man accused of possessing multiple items of child sexual abuse material was taken into custody last week, the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office said.
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Grand Prairie firefighters responded to one-alarm fire involving 30+ vehicles
Grand Prairie firefighters are on the scene on East Avenue J working to extinguish a one-alarm fire involving at least 30 vehicles as a large column of dark smoke looms over the area....
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Fairview police investigate burglary at CeeDee Lamb’s Texas home
Fairview police are investigating a Friday afternoon burglary at the home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, where high-end personal items were stolen after a suspect broke through a side window....
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Enrollment in SNAP grocery aid drops faster than expected as President Trump's provisions take hold
The number of people receiving SNAP food aid has fallen more than 13% in a year as changes to the biggest U.S. food aid program start to kick in.
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Child killed in suspected intoxicated driver crash with Harris County Sheriff's deputy, HCSO says
The sheriff's office said the child, under 12 years old, was in the front passenger seat of the Toyota without a seatbelt when they were ejected during the crash....
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Federal judge vacates Trump policy that suspended processing of immigration visas from 75 countries
A federal judge in New York has vacated a Trump administration policy that suspended the processing of visas from 75 countries.
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La Marque Mayor Keith Bell arrested, charged with indecent exposure in Brazoria County, records show
Investigators said La Marque Mayor Keith Bell was arrested by the Brazoria County Sheriff's Office on Friday for allegedly exposing himself in an office building....
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As Lindsay Clancy case highlights postpartum psychosis, mom stricken by it shares story of hope
Postpartum psychosis has been thrust into the spotlight by the case of Lindsay Clancy, a Massachusetts woman on trial for strangling her three children....
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Body camera footage shows Missouri City police rescue young boy from water
Body camera footage released by the Missouri City Police Department shows the moment a little boy was rescued from a body of water.
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Here’s when Houston can catch the 'almost blood moon' lunar eclipse on August 27
Houston skywatchers, get ready for a celestial show. A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible Thursday night, Aug. 27, with nearly the entire Moon slipping into Earth’s darkest shadow. Partial eclipse begins — 9:34 p.m. CDT: A dark “bite” will start to appear on the Moon. Pea...
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Woman booked one Las Vegas hotel, only to discover it was another she avoided
A woman booked a stay at one Las Vegas hotel, only to arrive and discover the property was actually another hotel she had intentionally avoided.
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Houston Uber driver's video raises questions of police actions
A video of Houston police jumping into an Uber driver's vehicle has raised questions about whether he legally had to to help them chase down a suspect....
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4-5 passengers burned on American Airlines flight to Dallas that filled with smoke, pilot says
At least four people were burned during an American Airlines flight that filled up with smoke while it was landing in Dallas, the flight's pilot said.
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18-year-old's body found with 'severe trauma', pronounced dead, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
When they arrived, deputies said they found an unconscious man in the driver's seat of the vehicle with "severe trauma" and pronounced him dead at the scene....
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Heat Advisory extended for Southeast Texas as heat index values reach 110 degrees
A Heat Advisory is in effect across southeast Texas through Monday, with temperatures reaching the low 100s and heat index values up to 110.
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Undercover chat operation leads to arrest of man accused of soliciting minor in Harris County
A Harris County man was arrested after investigators say he used online messaging to arrange a meeting with someone he believed was a child. Maximiano Torres, 28, was charged with online solicitation of a minor following an undercover operation conducted by the Harris County Prec...
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Child ejected and killed after truck collides with Harris County patrol car
A pickup truck reportedly turned in front of the patrol vehicle at an intersection, causing the two to collide.
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9-year-old dies after crash involving Harris County deputy’s vehicle in northwest Houston
A 9-year-old boy died after being ejected during a two-vehicle crash Sunday morning in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office . The crash happened around 12:40 a.m. near T.C. Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail Drive. A marked sheriff’s office vehicle...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1620: The Indian Canoe
Episode: 1620 The Indian canoe — another perfected technology. Today, birch-bark canoes.
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Family of Iryna Zarutska files lawsuit against Charlotte, security company
According to the lawsuit, adequate safety measures were not in place, including sufficient fare enforcement and staffing.
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Officer accused of misusing Flock cameras, allegedly to stalk woman, court documents show
Another law enforcement officer is being accused of misusing Flock cameras to allegedly stalk a woman, according to court documents out of Fort Bend County....
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Houston shines from space in stunning day-and-night images
From hundreds of miles above Earth, Houston looks both familiar and extraordinary. Images captured from the International Space Station in 2018 and 2025 offer a unique view of the nation’s fourth-largest city — during the day and after dark. In daylight, waterways across southeas...
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Buffalo Bills rally behind Ed Oliver after tragic loss in Harris County
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the tragic death of his 2-year-old son following a drowning incident in Harris County.
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17-year-old arrested for 19-year-old's murder on Houston's South Side
The 19-year-old was fatally shot in front of his younger brother earlier this month while the two were being robbed, according to police.
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This Week in Texas: Harris County Budget, Big Bend Border Changes
This Week in Texas, we talk about Harris County's budget, discuss midterms with Ted Cruz, and break down big changes at Big Bend National Park.
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La Marque mayor makes $75K bond for indecent exposure arrest
City officials say they haven't spoken to the mayor since his arrest.
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Former University of Houston, current Buffalo Bills player Ed Oliver mourns son, team says in statement
Former University of Houston and current Buffalo Bills player Ed Oliver mourns the loss of his son, the team announced in a statement.
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18-year-old dies in vehicle in northeast Houston
Officials say the victim showed signs of “severe trauma,” but it's not clear how he died.
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Canada will impose retaliatory tariffs on US goods beginning Sept. 8 as trade negotiations collapse
The United States imposed 50% tariffs on $20 billion worth of Canadian products early Saturday, and Canada said it would retaliate beginning Sept. 8 after last-ditch negotiations failed to resolve the latest strain in relations....
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Seeing lovebugs around Houston? You’re not alone
“I don’t know why they are here. They’re supposed to come in the spring. What are you doing here?” Kate Tarr said, swatting lovebugs away in her car. View this post on Instagram Tarr isn’t alone. Several viewers across southeast Texas, have reached out after spotting love bugs ba...
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Federal officials announce water cuts as Colorado River supplies continue to plunge
Federal officials announced sharp water cuts for the next two years on Friday for three Western states that rely on the imperiled Colorado River.