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Disney+, Hulu and iHeartMedia announce video podcasting deal featuring six titles
Lights, camera, podcasting! Disney+ and Hulu have teamed up with iHeartMedia to bring video editions of six hit iHeartPodcasts to streaming subscribers....
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Texas retailers impacted by new jalapeño recall amid salmonella scare
The recall includes branded and unbranded ready-made guacamole, pico de gallo and salsas sold at Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
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23-year-old man gets life in prison for sexually assaulting pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to life in prison for a violent attack on a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe in April 2025. The Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office says Logan Michael Parker will have to spend at least 30 years behind bars before being eligible ...
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Garden Oaks Theater needs to raise $5 million to avoid demolition. It’s an uphill battle for advocates
When Arthouse Theater intervened in the destruction of the theater, they agreed to raise $7.1 million in the matter of months to buy the theater outright. Now, with just weeks left before a final deadline, it’s not clear they’ll have success....
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Tropical activity grows with peak of hurricane season a month away
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is a month away and, seemingly on cue, activity in the tropics has started ticking up.
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33-year-old woman identified after body found partially burned near Gulf Freeway, HPD says
Police identified the woman, whose body was found partially burned last month, as 33-year-old Yvonne Lopez.
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How AI in dentistry is transforming smiles
Dentists are adopting dynamic artificial intelligence platforms in their daily practice to streamline patient care.
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Houston’s top dog: The most popular breeds across the city
Houston Public Media obtained the city’s animal registration data. See which dogs are the most popular in your neighborhood.
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Hey Boo! Meet the Cutie ghosts: Disney's spookiest and sweetest collection returns
Playful spirits in store: Grab your favorite from Disney's Cutie Ghost Collection today!
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Kiara Bowling, critically wounded in Oakland, California crash involving young boys fighting for her life: family
Kiara Bowling, who was critically wounded in an Oakland, California crash involving young boys is fighting for her life, her family said.
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Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy
OpenAI, Meta, Google and Amazon have all pledged to address concerns about their energy and water usage.
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Man's body found in Houston's Brays Bayou near I-45 Gulf Freeway
A man was found dead in a southeast Houston bayou on Monday morning.
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'Baywatch' cast celebrates teen lifeguard Ryder Williams who rescued boy in Santa Cruz
A 16-year-old lifeguard who recently rescued a boy off the coast of Santa Cruz, California, received a special honor from the cast of the "Baywatch" revival....
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Multiple northbound lanes of Highway 288 blocked after accident involving heavy truck
Multiple northbound lanes of Highway 288 are blocked at Holmes Road after an accident involving a heavy truck. Houston Transtar cameras show the accident. Only one lane is getting by at this time. Prepare for delays if in the area....
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Zuckerberg spokesperson says his yacht did not hear call for maritime assist off Alaska coast
The crew of a yacht owned by Mark Zuckerberg did not hear a radio call for a maritime assist from a small skiff that ran out of fuel off the coast of Alaska, and by the time it did, another nearby ship had already rendered assistance, a spokesperson for the Meta CEO said....
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Freeform's 'Somebody Knows Something' host Kara Chamberlain on show's stories sharing commonalities
"Somebody Knows Something" host Kara Chamberlain uses her experience as a former law enforcement officer and a crime survivor to amplify cold cases.
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Meta gives Texas data center standards a thumbs up
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said Monday it endorses the new data center standards in Texas.
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Man charged with murder in deadly Houston bus stop shooting
A man has been charged after a deadly shooting at a Houston bus stop last month, police say.
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Pride Houston Parade 2026: What to know before event Saturday, Aug. 15 near City Hall
The Pride Houston 365 Parade is set for Saturday, Aug. 15, 2026, with festivities happening around City Hall in downtown.
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Former Miss NC USA says title was 'ripped' from her over beliefs
Boltinhouse said she believes her title was "ripped" away because of her conservative Christian views.
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Harris County deputy shocked while checking breaker box at apartment complex dealing with no power
A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage. The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 17100 block of Rolling Creek Drive. Deputies responded to a call for service at the complex after a res...
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Ted Cruz’s college sports bill left in limbo as U.S. Senate takes August recess
Sen. Ted Cruz’s bill to place new regulations on college sports failed to reach the floor this week, imperiling its chances to become law this year.
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LIVE RADAR: Scattered showers and storms developing over parts of Southeast Texas
Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed across parts of Southeast Texas late Monday morning. Rain chances will continue to increase through the day before dropping after 5 p.m. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic cond...
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Man found dead in Brays Bayou near Gulf Freeway: HPD investigating
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after a man was found dead in Brays Bayou near the Gulf Freeway Monday morning. Houston Police Department investigators said the initial call came in as a possible drowning around 10:15 a.m. People in the area discovered a man in the wat...
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Duane 'Keffe D' Davis trial: Here's what to know as man faces charges for allegedly orchestrating Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing
The case of rap icon Tupac Shakur's killing has been unresolved for decades; now the man charged in his 1996 killing in Las Vegas is going to trial.
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St. Emanuel Street to be closed between Polk and Clay for 12 weeks due to storm sewer work, TxDOT says
TxDOT said both directions of St. Emanuel Street between Polk and Clay streets will be closed for 12 weeks due to sewer work.
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James Talarico leans into populist message in Pasadena, attacking Ken Paxton and ‘billionaire megadonors’
State Rep. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, used the event to lay out his “New American Dream” economic proposals. Attorney General Paxton, his Republican rival, made his own campaign swing through Houston last week....
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15-year-old in custody after woman was shot near Atascocita
A 15-year-old has been taken into custody after a shooting that injured a 49-year-old woman on Monday morning, authorities say.
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19-year-old passenger critically hurt in shooting along North Freeway, police say
According to the Houston Police Department, someone opened fire at the truck near Airtex at about 11:30 p.m. Video from the scene shows bullet holes in the truck....
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Bristol Myers Squibb opening pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston
Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston, bringing nearly 500 jobs, the governor's office says....
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Trump acknowledges 'no video or proof' of alleged vandalism to Reflecting Pool
President Donald Trump acknowledged on Sunday that there was "no video or proof" of alleged vandalism to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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'Leave me out of it': Suge Knight says he doesn't want to testify in Tupac Shakur murder suspect's trial
Suge Knight, who was driving the car in which Tupac Shakur was shot in 1996, says he's not interested in testifying at the murder suspect's trial.
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Kim Kardashian's home broken into; man arrested after allegedly taking car for joyride
A Hidden Hills, California, home belonging to Kim Kardashian was burglarized over the weekend, resulting in the arrest of one man, authorities said.
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Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Black Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources — but potentially fewer of their values.
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Houston weather forecast: Rain, storms possible Monday
Scattered showers and storms are possible today, with brief heavy rain and even localized flooding in spots.
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Teen passenger shot in Houston on I-45 near Airtex
A teen was taken to the hospital after he was shot in a pickup truck on I-45 in north Houston on Sunday night, police say.
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'She did not do this to herself': Mother of Black woman found hanging in Mississippi says
The mother of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, said her daughter "did not do this to herself."...
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What to know about HISD's cell phone policy as students return to class
You may have heard of the "No Personal Communication Device" rule. Here's what Houston ISD parents need to know as students head back to class.
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Vigil honors woman killed, man injured in League City stabbing; son charged
A League City community came together Sunday evening to remember a woman killed in a stabbing that also left her husband injured. Their son has been charged....
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Puerto Rico working with federal agencies on water crisis, governor says
Gov. Gonzalez-Colon declared a state of emergency in the U.S. territory on July 31 in response to serious drought and falling levels in water reservoirs....
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Taylor Farms pulls jalapeño products sold at grocery stores
Taylor Farms, the food producer linked to the record cyclosporiasis outbreak, is pulling more than a dozen jalapeño products from grocery stores across the United States....
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Barbie honors legendary singer Whitney Houston with collectible doll
Barbie is honoring Whitney Houston with a Barbie Signature Collector doll, featuring the outfit she wore for her "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" video.
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Don Nelson, 2nd winningest coach in NBA history dies at 86
Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died, it was announced Sunday. He was 86. In 31 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warr...
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Back to school at HISD (Aug. 10, 2026)
On Monday's show: We discuss the first day of school at HISD and other education developments, including how changes in special education at the district might affect parents and students....
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Galveston County homeowners impacted by 2024 storms may qualify for rebuilding help
Galveston County homeowners whose properties were damaged during storms in 2024, including Hurricane Beryl, may be eligible for financial assistance through a Texas General Land Office recovery program. The City of Galveston is sharing information about the program ahead of an ou...
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Rare Nintendo cartridges found in storage could be worth millions
A box of Nintendo games could be worth millions. It had nearly 100 copies of a previously unknown version of Super Mario Bros. and Duck Hunt.
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Parents warned about dangerous fake squishy toys that can cause serious burns
Parents are being warned about potentially dangerous fake and counterfeit squishy toys that could pose serious risks to children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the warning Aug. 5, also reiterating its concerns about a viral social media trend encouraging chil...
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Spring ISD students to receive free breakfast and lunch during 2026-27 school year
All students in Spring Independent School District will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year, the district announced. Spring ISD is part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program....
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Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras
Flock Safety says its cameras help solve crimes. But there have been cases of misuse by law enforcement.
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15-year-old charged with shooting woman in Atascocita after argument
A 15-year-old boy is accused of shooting a woman after an argument Monday morning in Humble, according to Precinct 4 Constables. Investigators said the incident began around 2:15 a.m. in the 3700 block of Liles Lane when the teen and two women got into an argument with another wo...
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Winning Powerball numbers: No big lottery winner in Saturday drawing, jackpot climbs to estimated $905 million
The Powerball jackpot has risen to an estimated $905 million after nobody took the grand prize in Saturday night's drawing.
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Drive-by shooting on I-45 leaves 19-year-old in critical condition
A 19-year-old is in critical condition after a drive-by shooting late Sunday night in Houston. North Belt patrol units spotted a truck parked on the feeder road near I-45 and Glenborough Drive around 11:40 p.m. When officers approached the vehicle, they found it had been struck b...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3397: Magazine
Episode: 3397 In which old magazines returns us to a time when our reading was not limited by what we chose to read. Today, what is a magazine?
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Loved ones identify League City stabbing victim as Luz Mary Pelaez
Dozens of family members, friends and community members gathered Sunday night to remember Luz Mary Pelaez, a beloved teacher and nanny who was killed in a stabbing at her League City home Friday. Pelaez’s husband, Raul Uribe, was also stabbed and remains in recovery, according to...
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'We saved about $375:' Tax-free weekend brings relief for families during back-to-school season
As students prepare to head back to the classroom, families had a chance to save a little more money this weekend while shopping for supplies.
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Enrollment decline, lunch cuts, bus routes: Houston ISD begins school year with new changes
More than 160,000 students are expected to return to HISD classrooms as the new school year begins, but the district is starting the year with fewer students and less funding....
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Man charged with intoxicated manslaughter after deadly UTV rollover crash, Richwood PD says
Richwood police said the UTV was traveling at high speed before it rolled over, ejecting and killing a 33-year-old passenger.
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Big Bear eagle Jackie remains critically ill and 'unstable' as PCV continues to fall, vet team says
Vet teams say Jackie's PCV dropped below 6%, and though it has improved some since, it's still critically low, and her "condition remains extremely serious."...
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Lamar CISD reminds families of e-bike rules; motorized mini-bikes and similar devices banned on campuses
The Lamar CISD Police Department is reminding students, parents, and guardians of the rules on riding to eBikes and other motorized vehicles to school. The district says legal e-bikes are allowed on campus if they have functional pedals and meet state speed limits ,generally 20–2...
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14-year-old dead, 3 others hurt after shooting in Bryan, police say
A teen was killed, and two others were injured after a shooting between two groups of individuals, according to the Bryan Police Department. A woman was also shot....
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