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Houston weather forecast: Near-record heat again today
Another hot September day is ahead, with highs climbing into the mid to upper 90s.
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Does your school have a nurse? 60 HISD campuses don't, data shows
A question from an ENOUGH community member led to a bigger question about school nurses in Houston. Does your child’s school have a nurse? ENOUGH’s Amy Davis asked parents and school nurses to tell us what they are seeing at their schools. The responses raised questions about sch...
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Man dies after fight with girlfriend leads to stabbing at apartment complex, HPD says
Police said they're still trying to determine who initiated the stabbing.
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Skyrocketing diesel prices rattle Republicans as midterms approach
Diesel prices are hitting record highs as the Middle East conflict intensifies, affecting American farmers and rural residents.
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Meat recall: Raw pork, beef and goat products recalled after being sold without USDA approval | What to know
The USDA said any product bearing the false establishment number "EST. 1363" should be considered misbranded and unsafe to eat.
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Houston ISD state takeover could end this school year, but elected trustees face a long road to full control
Both Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath and state-appointed superintendent Mike Miles said in August Houston ISD could exit the intervention soon, but exiting the takeover is a years long process....
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Loved ones describe a quiet life of ‘family, soccer and work’ for Austin man shot by ICE
A childhood friend says Wilber Garces Perez has dedicated his life to work and family since arriving in the United States in 2024. He remains in custody after being shot by an ICE agent on Sunday....
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Houston stabbing: Boyfriend dead, girlfriend injured at apartment on Oliver St
A man is dead and a woman is in the hospital after they both sustained knife wounds at a Houston apartment on Wednesday night, police say.
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Kennedy Center closure to last another week, at least, official says
The executive director of the Kennedy Center said in a court filing Wednesday the closure of the performing arts venue will extend another week.
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Hayden Panettiere's death highlights risk of overdose death after stopping and resuming drug use
Experts at Pennsylvania State University's Social Science Research Institute said the risk of overdose death is higher immediately after opioid use disorder treatment...
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'Can't catch a break': Shoppers squeezed by surging inflation and higher interest rates
Grocery prices have increased more than 20% over the last five years, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data showed.
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OpenAI's breach of Australian health department website prompts rebuke from Anthony Albanese
Anthony Albanese said he was concerned about OpenAI 's breach of an Australian health department website and that the company took too long to reveal the incident....
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Man dies after stabbing at Houston apartment; woman taken into custody
A man died after being stabbed at a Houston apartment complex Wednesday night, and a woman he was in a relationship with was taken into custody, according to Houston police. Houston Police Department officers responded around 10 p.m. Wednesday to 1520 Oliver Street after receivin...
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Penn State drug ring: Frat pledges given 'steady hand test' before cutting cocaine, documents reveal
Authorities allege that the drug business was passed down through the fraternity, handed off by brothers who were graduating or studying abroad.
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Oversight of Flock cameras (Sept. 24, 2026)
On Thursday's show: City council members in League City are considering implementing a citizen-led committee to oversee the city's Flock Safety automated license plate reader system. We find out what that could look like....
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Houston breaks ground on Let's Play Houston initiative, largest neighborhood park investment in city history
Mayor John Whitmire and the Houston Parks Board are breaking ground Thursday on the Let’s Play Houston initiative — marking the official start of what city leaders call the largest investment in neighborhood parks in Houston’s history. The ceremony is taking place at Lawrence Par...
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Elizabeth Holmes scheduled to move to halfway house in August 2027
Holmes is scheduled to be placed in the Austin Transitional Center.
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Judge orders White House to restore access to news outlets Trump banned
A federal judge has ordered the Trump Administration to restore White House access to CNN, MS NOW and Politico.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2642: Structured Data
Episode: 2642 The Importance of Structuring Data. Today, putting it all together.
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At least 6 Houston-area collectibles stores burglarized in two weeks
A string of break-ins at collectibles stores across the Houston area has business owners on alert. Store owners say thieves are targeting Pokémon cards, other products and cash. At least six stores have been burglarized in the past two weeks across Houston, Cypress and Spring....
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'American Horror Story: 13' premiere held in New York City
Some fan-favorite characters are back for the latest season of "American Horror Story," with the big-name stars who made them famous.
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Over $6,000 goes flying during pursuit in Pearland; 2 Florida men arrested
Two Florida men were arrested after Pearland police said one of them made multiple ATM transactions using several cards and withdrew large amounts of cash before officers pursued their vehicle....
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UH student's car caught in police gunfire at Highland Village, City initially says they won't pay
A University of Houston student whose car was struck dozens of times during a police shooting says the City of Houston initially denied her claim for repairs....
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Dry front moves into Houston Thursday
Thursday’s Forecast: A dry cool front moves through late Thursday afternoon. Before it gets here, we’ll again make a run for a record high. Thursday record is 98° set in 2023. I’ve got a high of 96°. On Wednesday we broke the record of 97° with a high of 99°. Thursday is hot and ...
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Man dead, suspect detained following shooting in Spring Branch area
A deadly shooting in the Spring Branch area is now under investigation by the Houston Police Department.
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Hurricane Polo off Mexican coast is among 'the strongest storms ever,' fueled by El Niño
Polo has grown into one of the most powerful Pacific cyclones in decades off the coast of Mexico, with a rapid intensification attributed to the warmer waters and wind patterns of El Niño. Another Pacific system, Odalys, also strengthened to a hurricane without threatening land....
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Child star Jonathan Taylor Thomas arrested, accused of kicking deputy during Los Angeles County, California traffic stop
Former child star Jonathan Taylor Thomas was arrested in LA County, California after he allegedly interfered with a DUI investigation and kicked a deputy....
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Galveston police release dash camera video from fatal officer-involved shooting
The Galveston Police Department has released dash camera video showing the fatal shooting of Randy Martin during a traffic stop earlier this year. RELATED: Man fatally shot by officer during traffic stop in Galveston; Texas Rangers investigating officer-involved shooting The shoo...
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Masked suspect shoots, kills man at Spring Branch apartment complex
Houston police detectives are investigating a fatal shooting at an apartment complex on Blalock Rd. Officers got to the scene around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday night and found a man who had been shot. That man died at the scene. Northwest officers are at a shooting scene 3400 Blalock. A...
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Brazoria County deputy indicted in fatal teen shooting now accused of fracturing man's ankle during traffic stop
A Brazoria County man who claims he had just been beaten at a bar is now suing the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office after former deputy Kevin Tippit allegedly fractured his ankle during a traffic stop — then allegedly called the violent takedown “protocol.” Justin Parker filed th...
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Soaring diesel prices has METRO, Cy-Fair ISD moving toward alternative fuel sources
As diesel prices continue to rise, METRO and the Cypress Fairbanks ISD told ABC13 that compressed natural gas and propane vehicles have helped ease their expenses....
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14-year-old suspect arrested after student shot and killed near Westfield HS, HCSO says
A 14-year-old suspect has been arrested after the deadly shooting of a Spring ISD student near Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, according to HCSO....
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Sources confirm third person testified before grand jury in Salgado Araujo investigation
Sources confirm at least three people have now gone before a Harris County grand jury to determine if a crime was committed in the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo earlier this year....
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Randy Martin shooting: Galveston officials release dashcam video related to officer-involved shooting
The City of Galveston has released dashcam video related to the officer-involved shooting of Randy Martin back in May 2026.
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Heads of AI firms tell United Nations Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity
The heads of major AI firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world....
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5-Star driver with 1-star bathroom problem at Hobby Airport over lack of immediate access for drivers with disabilities
A rideshare driver who regularly picks up and drops off passengers at William P. Hobby Airport says getting to a restroom has become a significant challenge because of where ride-share drivers are required to park. Kevin Yackly is an Uber drive with a disability that requires him...
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Harris County elected leaders, non-profits, advocates address the state of animal welfare
It's estimated that a million stray animals are wandering the streets in Harris County, causing public health and public safety issues.
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Florida plastic surgeon found guilty of murdering missing lawyer
Tomasz Kosowski was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Steven Cozzi, who disappeared in March 2023.
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How safe is your child’s school? Five questions every parent should ask right now
A loaded gun, a knife assault and threats involving Houston-area schools have raised questions for parents just weeks into the new school year. The incidents are happening as the FBI Houston Field Office investigates a record number of school-threat reports from the previous scho...
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Texas executes man for a triple killing, days after other man convicted in case was put to death
A man convicted of fatally shooting three people during a 2005 attempted robbery at their rural Texas home has been put to death.
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DOJ defends White House news bans, saying access a 'privilege' and citing national security concerns
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House.
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Two abandoned homes, one bold vision: A new hub for Fifth Ward
After five years of self-funded work, Stephan Hester is putting the finishing touches on a community safe haven in Houston’s Fifth Ward — and he’s celebrating with a free art and book swap this weekend. Hester, who grew up just one street away from the project site, transformed t...
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Police seek suspect after alleged recording incident at a Pasadena Old Navy store
Pasadena police are asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of recording under a dressing-room door while a woman was changing clothes. It happened Monday, September 21 at the Old Navy on Fairmont Parkway. The Pasadena Police Department says the woman confronted the su...
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Pasadena ISD school bus caught fire after football game, team evacuated by coaches
A Pasadena ISD school bus caught fire while the Queens Intermediate football team was returning from a game on Tuesday evening.
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New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race
A new poll shows Democrats in Texas have a chance to win two statewide races in November, something they haven't done in more than 30 years.
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Dolly Parton's estate granted temporary restraining order against singer's nephew, Bryan Seaver
Dolly Parton’s estate has accused the country music icon’s nephew, Bryan Seaver, of threatening violence and to destroy his aunt’s legacy and business empire....
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Houston weather: Another very warm day on the way for Thursday
A weak boundary arrives late this week and should knock down humidity somewhat Friday. Don’t expect a real fall cooldown, but temperatures could drop to the upper 60s in spots early Friday and Saturday....
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Judge allows new Fort Bend County legal department, but blocks transfer of county attorney staff, resources
After Wednesday’s ruling, County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson said the decision puts county business “in peril.”
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Judge concludes Trump's White House media ban hearing with no ruling
Judge Kelly said he would consider what he heard from attorneys.
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Jason Landry update today: Remains of missing Texas State University student found nearly 6 years after disappearance, AG says
There is a Jason Landry update today. The remains of the missing Texas State University student were found nearly 6 years after his disappearance, the AG says....
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Roman Colosseum closed for day after worker falls to death
The Colosseum was closed to the public on Wednesday, officials said.
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Boy, 14, in custody after deadly shooting of Spring ISD Westfield High School student
A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody following the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old student near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday....
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Lamar CISD opens its CTE center with hopes of helping students land more than careers
Lamar CISD opened a career and technical education center that research shows is providing more than landing students jobs upon graduation.
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Houston City Council votes to enforce campaign finance reporting law
A unanimous Houston City Council voted to begin enforcing a state law requiring candidates for public office to report who contributes to their campaigns....
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Judge in Lindsay Clancy case indefinitely impounds jury questionnaires
Clancy's five-week trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4 when jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Federal judge rules EPA unlawfully clawed back $250 million for solar energy initiatives across Texas
Harris County was awarded $54 million for the solar program in 2024. That money was rescinded in August last year when the county received a termination letter from the EPA that claimed to end the initiative....
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Houston mother faced eviction and almost skipped court, but showing up changed everything
Ultimately, the courtroom the woman feared could mean losing her home became the place where she found a path to stay because she showed up.
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Harvey Weinstein is sentenced to 15 years in prison for 2006 sex crime in New York
Harvey Weinstein has been sentenced to 15 years in prison for sexually assaulting a woman in New York in 2006.
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Man charged with murder after deadly stabbing in northeast Houston, HPD says
According to HPD, Brandon Jermond Lewis, 27, is facing a murder charge for allegedly stabbing a 55-year-old man in northeast Houston on Tuesday.
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Remains of missing Texas State University student found nearly 6 years after disappearance: AG
Authorities said the remains were found on Sept. 8, and DNA testing done at the University of North Texas Center for Human Identification confirmed it was Jason Landry....