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Meghan Markle to return to acting with move back to UK: Report
Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, is reportedly returning to acting.
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Supreme Court chief justice allows work on Trump's $400M White House ballroom to continue for now
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts is allowing the White House to continue construction on President Donald Trump's $400 million ballroom project for now....
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Reimagining Marilyn: Lee launches iconic collection for Monroe's centennial
Celebrate 100 years of Marilyn Monroe with Lee's exclusive global collection.
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Texas court denies petition to block Galveston County precinct map weeks before election
The county’s new precinct boundaries were redrawn and approved June 29, in between the March primary election and the November general election. The emergency petition argued the change wasn’t fair to voters or potential candidates whose precincts changed mid-election year....
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Sometimes the right decision is to never talk to your parents again
Andrea Bajani, writer-in-residence at Rice University, discusses the controversial topic of his novella, "The Anniversary," ahead of an Aug. 24 reading....
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Texas pet adoptions on hold due to concerns about New World screwworm
Adoptions are on hold for thousands of dogs and cats in Texas due to concerns about the New World screwworm.
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Trump to visit Houston to award Artemis II crew members medals of honor
The president, who is visiting the Johnson Space Center on Aug. 28, is also expected to host a Republican fundraiser in town the night before.
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Fort Bend ISD mom says daughter with special needs rode school bus unaccounted for hours
A Fort Bend ISD mother is speaking out after her daughter was left unaccounted for on a school bus for nearly two hours — raising serious concerns about the district’s transportation safety procedures. Michelle Lemon’s daughter, Bryne, is a 9th grader at Hightower High School. Le...
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Waymo opens robotaxi rides to anyone with the app in Houston
Houston, your next rideshare might not have a driver. Waymo has expanded rider access in Houston, meaning anyone who has the Waymo app can now request one of the company’s autonomous vehicles. That means you no longer need a special invitation or early-access status to give a rob...
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1 killed after fire engulfs tour bus on 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights, California in Los Angeles County
1 person was killed after fire engulfed a tour bus on the 60 Freeway in Hacienda Heights, California in Los Angeles County.
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Will Houston or Austin land the NHL’s next team?
The league has zeroed in on Texas for expansion. Now investors are evaluating which city is the best fit for professional hockey.
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Manvel utility rate increase: City council considers raising water and wastewater rate revenue for 2026-27
Manvel City Council is considering a 14.9% overall increase in water and wastewater rate revenue for fiscal year 2026-27.
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Power outage causes municipal courts to close, City of Houston officials say
City officials said that due to a power outage, the City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will be closed on Friday, with normal court operations set to resume by Monday....
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Donald Trump to present Space Medal of Honor to Artemis II crew at Johnson Space Center in Houston
The four astronauts who made NASA’s Artemis II mission historic are set to receive the Congressional Space Medal of Honor during a ceremony in Houston next week. President Donald Trump is expected to present the medals to NASA astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina ...
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Montgomery County woman dies from West Nile virus, health officials confirm
A Montgomery County woman in her 90s has died from West Nile virus, marking the county’s first confirmed death from the mosquito-borne illness in 2026, health officials said. The Montgomery County Public Health Department said the Texas Department of State Health Services confirm...
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Israel will investigate Hind Rajab's killing. Her mother wants more
The mother of a 5-year-old Palestinian girl who was killed after Israeli forces fired on her family's car in Gaza City wants an independent inquiry into her death....
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At least 55 sickened in salmonella, E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts in 15 states; 4 hospitalized
At least 55 have been sickened in a salmonella and E. coli outbreak linked to alfalfa sprouts in 15 states; at least 4 were hospitalized.
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Officers rescue man from house fire in Montrose area, Houston Police Department says
Officers rescued a man from a house fire in the Montrose area, the Houston Police Department said.
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Houston crash: Driver's vehicle caught fire after hitting three others, police say
Houston police are investigating a deadly crash involving multiple vehicles in the northwest Houston area.
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Porter man sentenced to prison for killing bald eagle
A 43-year-old Porter man has been sentenced to federal prison after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a bald eagle in his backyard, according to federal prosecutors. Santos Guerrero pleaded guilty May 14. U.S. Magistrate Judge Peter Bray ordered Guerrero to serve 14 days in...
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A's Las Vegas stadium takes shape as a second steel truss arch rises on the Strip
The Athletics' stadium on the Las Vegas Strip is beginning to resemble the final product, with the second steel truss arch added this week for what will eventually provide a similar look to Australia's famed Sydney Opera House....
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Texas court slashes $50M judgment against Infowars’ Alex Jones over falsely calling school shooting a hoax
A Texas court on Friday slashed a $50 million judgment to $1.5 million against Infowars founder Alex Jones over falsely calling 2012 school shooting a hoax....
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Porter man sentenced to federal prison for killing bald eagle in backyard
A Porter resident will have to spend time in federal prison and pay a fine after pleading guilty to shooting and killing a bald eagle in his backyard.
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Walmart is finally getting Tap to Pay. Here’s when you’ll be able to use it
If you shop at Walmart and have ever tried to tap your card or phone at checkout, there’s some good news. That option is finally on the way. Walmart announced Friday that Tap to Pay is coming to Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across the U.S., giving customers another way to pay wi...
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Roy Oswalt’s perfect game…in a video game: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Driver leads police on chase before losing control, crashing into ditch: Baytown PD
Police said the driver took off as they were trying to conduct a traffic stop on Friday morning.
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Federal appeals court halts ruling allowing thousands of college players extra year of eligibility
A federal appeals court on Friday temporarily halted a court order that would have granted thousands of athletes who left college after last season an extra year of eligibility....
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Texas Medical Board links additional patient death to local plastic surgeon
A Houston plastic surgeon agreed with the Texas Medical Board to take courses and pay a fine in response to a complaint about two patient outcomes and record-keeping concerns....
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Two GMC trucks stolen less than an hour apart in Fort Bend County; constable shares ways to protect your vehicle
Two Fort Bend County families are dealing with the aftermath of vehicle thefts after their GMC trucks were stolen less than an hour apart last week. Fabio David Arboleda said his white 2020 GMC Sierra 1500 was his dream truck. “We spent a month and a half just looking for a very ...
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Prince Harry, Elton John, 5 others must pay initial $13 million over failed invasion of privacy case
Prince Harry and six others, including Elton John, have been ordered to pay an initial 9.5 million pounds ($13 million) to the publisher of Britain's Daily Mail newspaper....
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Big Tex gets new shirt designed by Cavender's ahead of State Fair of Texas
The State Fair of Texas has unveiled Big Tex's new Cavender's-designed red shirt featuring navy blue and white accents, kicking off a new annual tradition where his iconic Western wardrobe will evolve each year to honor local milestones....
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Jurors hear 'Keffe D' say his nephew fired fatal shots at Tupac Shakur in 1996 drive-by shooting
Jurors on Thursday heard Duane "Keffe D" Davis tell detectives in 2008 that his nephew Orlando "Baby Lane" Anderson fired the shots that killed Tupac Shakur....
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Cornered by Big Bend backlash, Texas Republicans tread carefully around Trump
Most of the state’s GOP leaders have hedged on the White House's plans for the region, welcoming a construction pause without breaking from a president they're loath to cross....
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Walmart promises price cuts after $2.9 billion tariff refund
Walmart told investors it will use the $2.9 billion it received in tariff refunds to invest in “price investments,” or price cuts, for consumers
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Galveston County Juvenile Justice Center student blackmailed Dickinson ISD teacher Kristi Hanks over improper relationship: Galveston County, Texas sheriff's office
Investigators say the victim threatened to expose the relationship if the Texas teacher didn't buy him a gun and give him $2,000.
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19-year-old arrested after allegedly stabbing pregnant woman who is dating her ex-boyfriend: Records
A 19-year-old is in custody after documents reveal she allegedly stabbed a pregnant woman who is dating her ex-boyfriend.
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Harris County DA warns ICE tactics are stalling prosecutions, announces next steps in ICE investigation
While violent crime in Harris County has dropped significantly, District Attorney Sean Teare is warning that aggressive federal immigration enforcement is creating a dangerous paradox that keeps violent offenders on local streets....
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Grammy-winning songwriter Diane Warren adopts Wilbur the pig after viral West Hollywood video
Wilbur, the runaway pig who was spotted scampering through a neighborhood, has found a forever home.
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Kept out of the trial: Karmelo Anthony ‘spoiling for a fight,’ victim sprayed ‘racist’ graffiti
Some information was kept out of Karmelo Anthony's murder trial because of an agreement between prosecutors and his defense attorney.
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As midterms near, grocery prices remain top of mind for many Americans
While campaigning in 2024, President Donald Trump promised to lower grocery prices, but many Americans are still having a hard time affording the cost of food....
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Neutrogena responds to backlash following Hayden Panettiere’s death
Neutrogena is responding to growing backlash following the death of actress Hayden Panettiere, after comments she made earlier this year about her former relationship with the skincare brand resurfaced online. Panettiere, known for her roles in “Heroes” and “Nashville,” died Sund...
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Ex-Abercrombie CEO Michael Jeffries competent for sex trafficking trial, judge rules
Former Abercrombie & Fitch chief executive Michael Jeffries is competent to stand trial on sex trafficking and interstate prosecution charges, a federal judge has ruled....
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Typhoon Texas bringing tons of ice to Houston wave pool for ‘Cool Down HTX’
Houston is hot, but Typhoon Texas is getting ready to bring the chill. The water park is hosting Cool Down HTX, an event designed to help Houstonians beat the heat with frozen fun, refreshing drinks and an icy surprise in the wave pool. The highlight of the event will be an Ice D...
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Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, celebrates 117th birthday
Ethel Caterham, the world's oldest living person, is turning 117 on Friday.
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Woman stood up at Fogo de Chão gets unexpected show of support from restaurant staff
Getting stood up can make for an awkward and disappointing night out. But one woman says the staff at a Fogo de Chão restaurant in Washington, D.C., helped turn the experience into something much more positive. According to TODAY , TikTok creator Troi, who goes by @allthingstroi,...
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Avoiding eviction (Aug. 21, 2026)
On Friday's show: We learn how a relatively unique court is helping renters avoid eviction. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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'No survivors' after plane with 8 aboard crashes in Alaska: Officials
A plane with eight people aboard crashed in a remote part of western Alaska on Thursday, according to the FAA.
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New research finds San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously thought
Researchers at San Jose State University found that the San Andreas Fault is slipping faster than previously thought. We spoke with one of those researchers about what they found....
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Houston hits 100 again as a weekend scorcher is on the way
More heat, humidity and triple-digit temps: We hit 100° again on Friday afternoon, marking the second time this week and the third time this summer that Houston has reached the century mark. More triple-digit temperatures are in the forecast. Combined with Houston’s humidity, aft...
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19-year-old accused of stabbing pregnant woman dating her ex-boyfriend, court records show
A 19-year-old woman is facing an aggravated assault charge after investigators say she stabbed a pregnant woman who was dating her ex-boyfriend at a northeast Houston home. Carrieale Williams was arrested Thursday morning following the alleged attack on Dona Lane. Court records a...
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Houston woman pistol-whipped, shot in shoulder during attempted carjacking
A Houston woman was shot during an attempted carjacking in the 2500 block of Eagle St. early this morning. Around 2:30 a.m., Houston Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting in progress. The victim, a woman in her mid-20s, was visiting her boyfriend when a ma...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1618: Existence and Uniqueness
Episode: 1618 Today we wonder whether something other than one solution exists. Today, the forgotten lecture in your math course.
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Harris County Treasurer Carla Wyatt may get salary bump as she faces DWI charge
Treasurer Carla Wyatt was approved for a 30% raise that has yet to be finalized, but her job remains in limbo as Harris County commissioners have expressed interest in eliminating her role altogether....
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16-year-old was blackmailing Dickinson ISD teacher over improper relationship, investigators say
Investigators say the victim threatened to expose the relationship if the Dickinson ISD teacher didn't buy him a gun and give him $2,000.
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'Incredibly prevalent:' How AI is commonly used to create and maintain medical records
As concerns about AI loom over Americans, the director of Rice University's Medical Humanities Research Institute says AI is commonly used to create and maintain medical records....
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Klein ISD teacher's aide fired, arrested and accused of hurting 9-year-old student, court docs show
A teacher's aide in Klein ISD was fired and arrested after being accused of assaulting a child with special needs, according to court documents.
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Approximately 160 violations found in Texas City illegal fishing bust; multiple citations issued
Texas Game Wardens say multiple citations and warnings were issued to three individuals who were catching fish and crabs through illegal means at the Texas City Dike. The agency says they responded after a concerned citizen made a report of suspicious fishing activity at the dike...
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Missouri City police officers rescue autistic boy seen near body of water
Several Missouri City police officers sprang into action to save an autistic boy who was seen near a body of water and it was caught on camera.
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SPCA of Texas Warns Pet Owners About Extreme Heat
With temperatures expected to remain above 100 degrees across much of Texas, the SPCA of Texas is urging pet owners to take precautions to prevent heatstroke and other heat-related injuries. According to Veterinarians.org, Texas has the highest number of heat-related pet deaths i...
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'It's unfair': Mother says teen's wrongful arrest had him in jail for 48 hours
Harris County Constable Precinct 4's Office posted a photo of a teen's arrest in connection with a crime it later admitted he didn't commit.