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Chinese humanoid robots smash human records in 100m sprint and high jump at Beijing robot games
Chinese humanoid robots have set records including beating Usain Bolt's 100-meter sprint record at the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing.
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Porter man sentenced to federal prison for shooting, killing bald eagle, US Attorney's Office says
The 42-year-old man admitted in May to shooting and killing the bald eagle at his home in Porter.
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Karmelo Anthony’s bid for new trial denied by newly appointed judge
A judge on Saturday denied Karmelo Anthony’s request for a new trial in the fatal stabbing of Frisco student Austin Metcalf during a track meet last year....
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Deadly crash involving semi-truck shuts down West Mount Houston Road, deputies say
Deputies said the two-vehicle crash happened in the 2600 block of West Mount Houston Road and involved a semi-truck and a pickup truck.
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Houston police officers commandeer Uber vehicle during pursuit of suspect
A Houston-area Uber driver shared surveillance footage of police getting into his vehicle while going after a suspect.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Garth Road in Baytown
A motorcycle rider was killed in a crash in Baytown on Saturday morning, police said. The man, believed to be in his 20s, was the only person involved, and no other vehicles were part of the crash. The crash closed Garth Road in both directions near the 5200 block. The roadway wi...
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1 killed in NW Houston crash early Saturday morning
Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said one person was killed in a crash involving a tractor-trailer and a pickup truck Saturday morning.
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New homelessness program uses nearby hotels to help with temporary housing
The West Houston Assistance Ministries will partner with hotels in the area to provide temporary housing while individuals work with the ministry to find housing, employment, food, and other needs, city officials said....
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Cowboys and Saints fined $500,000 apiece by NFL after brawl-filled joint practice
The Dallas Cowboys and the New Orleans Saints have been fined $500,000 apiece by the NFL after their brawl-filled joint practice.
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La Marque mayor arrested for alleged indecent exposure
Brazoria County officials say the La Marque mayor was seen "self-gratifying" in an Angleton business.
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2 injured in plane crash in Brenham, city says
The city posted about the crash just after 9 a.m. Saturday saying the plane was damaged, and two people were transported by Washington County EMS with minor injuries....
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Houston weather: Heat advisory in effect this weekend
A Heat Advisory is in effect for all of southeast Texas from noon to 7pm on Saturday and Sunday. Highs will reach the upper 90s and low 100s, with heat index values around 106 to 110 degrees....
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Memorial Villages residents lose more than $250,000 in fraud cases in a week, police say
Five Memorial Villages residents were defrauded this week in cases that collectively resulted in more than $250,000 in losses, according to the Memorial Villages Police Department....
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Repeat DWI offender gets probation for crash that injured family
A family injured in a drunk driving crash said it was shocked to learn that the man who struck them was sentenced to 10 years of probation and little jail time despite his other DWI offenses....
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Houston Public Library celebrates Julia Ideson Building’s 100th birthday with tours, film and exhibits
The Julia Ideson Building opened in October 1926, offering Houstonians a beautiful new place to read, learn and gather. One hundred years later, the Spanish Renaissance Revival landmark continues to welcome visitors—and today, Houston Public Library is celebrating the people, sto...
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Wildfires expose - and detonate - buried bombs and mines from WWI and WWII
The wildfires burning across Europe this summer have exposed a potentially deadly threat lurking beneath the blackened landscape: rusty bombs and mines from World War I and II....
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Fatal crash involving semi-truck, pickup closes W Mount Houston Road
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is responding to a fatal crash involving a semi-truck and pickup truck in northwest Harris County. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the crash happened in the 2600 block of West Mount Houston Road (249) early Saturday morning. Authorities said the driver...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1619: A Theatre of Machines
Episode: 1619 Theatre of Machines — forerunners of engineering handbooks. Today, the first handbooks.
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Disability watchdog sues Klein ISD, alleging district blocked special education classroom monitoring
A federal lawsuit filed by Disability Rights Texas alleges Klein ISD unlawfully blocked independent advocates from inspecting special education classrooms to monitor for abuse and neglect....
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25-year-old dog rescue group owner pleads guilty to what could be the worst animal cruelty case in Texas
Ashley McFadden, who operated Southeast Texas Paw Patrol in Tyler County, was sentenced to five years in prison after pleading guilty to felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty charges in a case authorities say involved the deaths of more than 130 dogs....
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NYPD steps up patrols to intercept drones over 2026 US Open
As players and coaches prepare for the U.S. Open, the New York Police Department is rolling out an extensive security operation for the tournament, including new authority to counter unauthorized drones....
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Parents must choose whether to share students' academic details with new TEA system
Parents have the choice to share a student's academic information with institutions of higher education through this new system called My Texas Future....
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La Marque mayor posts $75,000 bond after indecent exposure arrest in Brazoria County
UPDATE The City of La Marque says Mayor Bell was released from custody Saturday afternoon after posting a $75,000 bond, with court-ordered conditions that he not contact the complainant, not go near her residence, and not go near the school she attends. In a statement shared as a...
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TxDOT reopens FM 481 bridge in Uvalde, just weeks after July flooding damage
The FM 481 bridge in Uvalde County is set to reopen Sunday following $3 million in emergency flood repairs completed weeks ahead of schedule.
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FIFA sanctions Argentina and several players for World Cup final scuffle
FIFA banned three Argentina players on Friday, including a 10-match suspension for midfielder Leandro Paredes, for striking Spain opponents after losing the World Cup final....
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How to make sure dismissed cases are erased from your criminal record
Dismissed charges can remain on your record despite your innocence. A legal expert told ABC13 there may be millions of people walking around, not knowing that crimes on their records from years ago can be legally expunged....
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Fulshear council proposes a tax rate increase that would be one of the largest in years
Fulshear city leaders said there are two things driving what could be one of the largest tax rate increases in years: less construction and a voter-approved bond....
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Postal worker arrested in League City, charged with mail theft, police say
A USPS worker was arrested following an investigation into suspected mail theft in League City, police said. Video showed the moments he was arrested at a gas station....
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Woman pistol-whipped during attempted carjacking struggle in Third Ward, HPD says
The woman said she was pistol-whipped and shot in the shoulder when the suspect approached her around 2:30 a.m.
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Conroe police investigate alleged threats against city officials following Flock camera vote
The allegations come days after the city council voted against putting a measure related to the city's use of Flock license plate reader cameras on the Nov. 3 ballot....
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A raccoon invasion leaves a Houston mother in need of help
Sometimes a problem hiding above your head can be much worse than you ever imagined. That’s what Annie discovered at her home off Deeds Road in west Houston. Annie reached out to 2 Helps You after dealing with an unwanted group of visitors in her attic: a raccoon and her babies. ...
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14-year-old hit by vehicle while riding electric scooter in N. Harris County
Authorities say a 14-year-old girl has been taken to a hospital after being hit by a vehicle while she was riding an electric scooter Friday. It happened in the 26200 block of Kuykendahl Road in the far northern part of Harris County. RELATED: E-scooter crash raises safety concer...
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Texas appeals court cuts damages Alex Jones was ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents
A Texas appeals court on Friday upheld a judgment finding Alex Jones and his Infowars company liable to the parents of a child killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, but sharply reduced the punitive damages they were awarded....
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Suspects arrested after woman robbed in Memorial City Mall parking lot, Precinct 5 says
According to investigators, the two suspects started following the woman from the mall's Apple store, where she had just bought a MacBook and other Apple products....
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Dickinson ISD educator allegedly sent money to student who blackmailed her
A probable cause affidavit reveals new details in the case against Dickinson ISD educator Kristi Hanks, including allegations involving a 16-year-old student, blackmail, Cash App payments and a firearm she reported stolen....
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Conroe police investigate threats, harassment targeting city officials and staff
Conroe police are investigating reports of threatening and harassing communications directed at elected officials and city employees, with at least one city official telling FOX 26 the threats are connected to the controversy surrounding Flock cameras....
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Evacuation orders for Montague County wildfire lifted
Evacuation orders prompted by a wildfire in Montague County have been lifted.
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90-year-old woman dies after contracting West Nile virus, Montgomery County officials say
Montgomery County public health officials confirmed a 90-year-old woman has died after she was diagnosed with West Nile virus.
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Over 1,000 pounds of meth seized while hidden in laundry detergent shipment at Texas border
U.S. border officers seized over $9.5 million worth of methamphetamine hidden inside a shipment of laundry detergent at a South Texas crossing.
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Houston officers jump in Uber for help chasing running suspect: ‘Go..go..go..go..go’
Uber driver Anthony Baines says it is one of the craziest things that has ever happened to him. He says he was stopping at a stop sign at E. 7 1/2 Street and Oxford Street in The Heights neighborhood, adding he was about a block away from picking up someone who requested a ride. ...
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Trump says Ed Martin, pardon attorney, is departing DOJ
President Donald Trump announced Friday that Ed Martin, pardon attorney at the Department of Justice, is leaving his post.
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Navy mulls stripping Black war hero’s name from aircraft carrier for Trump: Sources
Navy officials are weighing whether to strip the name of one of World War II's most famed Black service members from a new aircraft carrier.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 21, 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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Nancy Kissinger, wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, dies at 92
Philanthropist Nancy Kissinger, onetime foreign policy researcher and wife of former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger, has died. She was 92.
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Houston man sentenced to 45 years for killing woman he stalked and tracked at work: Records
Santos Hernandez Cornejo was convicted of stabbing Argelia Diaz Maya in 2025 after he believed she was cheating on him
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Houston-area attorney turns personal experience into new community advocacy program
For Houston-area family law attorney Kesha Amos, helping families through divorce, custody disputes and child support issues is more than just part of her job. It’s personal. Amos says she went through a divorce early in her life and remembers feeling alone during the transition ...
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Hello Houston (August 21, 2026)
Today: U.S. Representative Al Green discusses his current goals and priorities, Dr. Shonnie Murrell talks about her work mentoring young people, and we learn about an organization fighting border wall construction in Big Bend National Park....
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Montrose business targeted twice in less than a week in copper wire theft attempts
A Houston dessert shop owner says her business was targeted twice in less than a week by people trying to steal copper wiring. Doorbell camera video shows both of the incidents — leaving her with electrical damage, a power outage and thousands of dollars in lost inventory. Jasmin...
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Man arrested for Sunnyside shooting that killed woman, injured girlfriend among others
Records say the suspect assaulted his girlfriend during an argument, then "ambushed" her and the other victims later that night.
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Human microbes might be able to survive on the Moon’s South Pole. Here’s what that means for Artemis missions
A new study from NASA says certain pockets of the lunar South Pole — where the United States is expected to establish a moon base — may be sustainable for certain microorganisms. It could be a foundation for new lunar research, but it does bring its own challenges to future studi...
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Boerne is Texas’ only finalist for Hallmark’s Merriest Christmas Town
Boerne is Texas’ only town in Hallmark Channel’s 2026 Merriest Christmas Town contest, with a chance to become a filming location for a Hallmark movie....
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Abbott equates airport foot-washing stations to ‘white-only bathrooms’ in letter to DOJ
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has equated foot-washing stations for Muslims at airports in Dallas and Houston to "white-only bathrooms" in a letter to the Department of Justice....
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Khloé Kardashian "protects" friends on Hulu's new show, 'The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project'
"The Girls: A Khloé Kardashian Project" stars reveal the executive producer "protects" her friends on Hulu's new show. ✨
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Klay Thompson expected to sign with Heat after Mavs buy out deal: ESPN sources
Klay Thompson is expected to sign with the Miami Heat after clearing waivers following his contract buyout from the Dallas Mavericks, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania on Friday....
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UH removes over 45% of courses from its ‘core’ curriculum to comply with SB 37
Some of the classes removed from UH’s core curriculum include those discussing race and gender, such as Introduction to LGBT Studies, Women and Gender in Arabic Literature, and Intro to Global Climate Change....
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Federal judge orders outside oversight of migrant child detention at Texas facilities
A federal judge has ordered independent oversight of immigration facilities holding children in Texas, citing concerns that minors have been detained for weeks or even months and allegations of inadequate medical care and poor conditions....
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Paxton attacks Talarico over comments made about justice system
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico is drawing Republican criticism over comments that the lack of Black jurors in Karmelo Anthony’s murder trial showed the justice system is failing Black Texans....
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Wild LA police chase today through San Fernando Valley in Southern California ends in wrong-way, head-on car crash on 405 Freeway into CHP cruiser
A Los Angeles police chase of a burglary suspect through Southern California's San Fernando Valley ended in a 405 Freeway crash.
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Elderly Conroe woman dies from West Nile Virus
The person is only described as a woman in her 90s who was diagnosed with the West Nile Virus.