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Jobs report shows US unexpectedly lost jobs in July
The U.S. lost 23,000 jobs in July, government data showed.
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Patrick trails Democrat in Texas lieutenant governor’s race, new poll says
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
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Tech company’s low-tech sunglasses sell out: 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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Tomball parking study finds modeled downtown shortage as city plans for future growth
City officials are taking a closer look at how much parking Old Town Tomball may need as the area continues to grow and plans for Legacy Square take shape....
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Illinois teen dressed as a clown charged with murder
An Illinois teen has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly committing a deadly stabbing attack while dressed in a clown outfit.
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South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket’s moon crash
NASA expects its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to fly over the crash site next week to view the aftermath.
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Highway 225 westbound lanes at Richey Street reopened after big rig crash: TranStar
An 18-wheeler crash led to heavy delays for drivers along SH-25 westbound in the Pasadena area for hours Friday morning.
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Nearly $4M in fake designer purses, sunglasses, other items intercepted in Houston
Federal authorities in Houston seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods that include fake MLB and Nike apparel, Louis Vuitton bags, Cartier sunglasses, and Jaguar Land Rover computer systems, officials say....
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DOGE’s claim of $110B in savings was vastly inflated and riddled with errors: GAO
When Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency launched its effort to slash federal spending last year, it created a website to show how much money it was saving....
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Suspect wanted for allegedly stealing ambulance at gas station on South Gessner Road on 4th of July weekend.
Suspect wanted after allegedly stealing an ambulance on the 4th of July in SW Houston, HPD says
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Recreation Center Closed August 12-16 for Maintenance
The Recreation Center will be closed August 12-16 for scheduled maintenance & repairs.
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Rice University says it's expanding its free tuition program
Rice University announced it's expanding its free tuition program, raising the cap for families earning up to $200,000 a year.
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Alleged scammer targeting ex-NFL players found dead in pool
An investigation is underway into the death of the alleged mastermind behind a million-dollar scheme targeting former NFL players and other athletes.
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Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend begins: Here's what you should know
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
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At least 7 people killed, more than a dozen injured in Thailand school shooting
At least seven people have been killed in a school shooting that took place at a high school in the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand, Thai police said.
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Released Nancy Guthrie ransom notes generated 'slight increase' in tips: Sheriff's department
The recent release of two credible ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family in the days after her abduction generated a "slight increase" in tips, authorities say...
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Man charged with attempted murder in alleged lobster diving incident speaks out
A 51-year-old man who is accused of turning off the air supply of a teenage lobster diver is speaking out a day after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder....
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Parent says 9-year-old left asleep on school bus, found wandering district bus yard in New Jersey
A mother says her 9-year-old son was left alone on a school bus and was found wandering a bus yard after falling asleep on his way to summer school.
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Barber in Philadelphia brings full-service cuts to customers from customized box truck
William 'Siddiq' Sanders runs Nice Cutz, a fully outfitted mobile barbershop built inside a 16-foot-wide box truck.
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53-year-old message in a bottle leads to bittersweet discovery
A 53-year-old message in a bottle found in New Jersey led to a bittersweet discovery and a meaningful reunion.
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Love Baked In blends memories and recipes together to remember loved ones
Cassandra Burnett is the founder and creator of Love Baked In. It's a baking workshop that merges memories, storytelling and recipes together.
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Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions
Immigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they've come across numerous problematic examples.
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From screen to scream: 2026's hottest Disney Halloween costumes from this year's biggest films
Movie magic meets Halloween: Transform yourself with Disney's latest blockbuster costume collection.
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Man living inside billboard on Sunset Boulevard in LA to promote film draws spectators
If you're driving down Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, you may notice a man living inside a billboard that was turned into a temporary home 30 feet above the street....
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Houston weather weekend forecast: Daily rain chances stick around
Deep Gulf moisture keeps scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. Rain will be hit-or-miss, with warm and humid conditions in between the storms....
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8-foot Burmese python found in New Jersey backyard after eating opossum under shed
The rescue effort required assistance from a local contractor, who helped remove floorboards of a shed so responders could safely access the animal.
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What the city’s first credit rating upgrade in years could mean for Houstonians
The rating upgrade by Moody's comes almost exactly 10 years after it downgraded the city’s rating, citing low oil prices and high debt at the time.
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Best Nordstrom Anniversary 2026 last-chance deals
The Nordstrom Anniversary sale 2026 is coming to an end, but you can still grab great deals.
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Court orders Instagram and Facebook's Meta to pay $567M to address kids' mental health online
A New Mexico court has ordered Instagram and Facebook parent company Meta to pay $567 million to address harms to young people from its platforms.
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Back-to-school health (Aug. 7, 2026)
On Friday's show: As school begins for many students, a pediatrician offers advice for keeping kids healthy throughout the school year. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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NOAA maintains prediction for below-normal Atlantic hurricane season
NOAA has released an update to its Atlantic hurricane season forecast, saying its prediction for below-normal activity remains intact.
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DOJ: Duke Law intentionally discriminated based on race in admissions
The Justice Department said it plans to pursue a settlement with Duke
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Investigation underway after child found unresponsive at gas station in Spring
Authorities are investigating after a child under the age of 5 was found unresponsive Thursday night in Spring, prompting detectives to investigate the family’s home for possible foul play. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, the incident began around 8:...
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When does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school year
Summer break is winding down, and students across the Houston area will soon be heading back to the classroom. Several school districts begin classes during the second week of August, while others won’t welcome students back until later in the month. Here’s a look at when some of...
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SH-225 at Richey Street reopens after being closed for hours due to hazmat spill
A hazmat spill involving a heavy truck has shut down most westbound lanes of State Highway 225 near Richey Street Friday morning, according to Houston TranStar. The incident was verified at 11:59 p.m. Thursday. Supply list sticker shock: I took my son’s Pre-K supply list to 3 top...
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Texas Tax-Free weekend is here: What you can buy and how much you can save
Texas shoppers can save money on back-to-school essentials this weekend as the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday gets underway. The 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday has started and runs through midnight Sunday, allowing families to purchase qualifying school items without paying state...
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7 and 4-year-old brothers take parents' car, critically injure woman walking dog in Oakland crash
Relatives say two young brothers, 7 and 4 years old, took their parents' car in Oakland while they were sleeping before losing control and crashing, critically injuring a woman walking her dog....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1612: Enemy at the Gates
Episode: 1612 Trying to tell the story of the worst battle. Today, we wonder how to tell of history.
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Houston Trump voter says ICE detained his fiancée at Bush Airport: “I didn’t vote for that”
A Houston-area business owner who voted for President Donald Trump says he supported removing dangerous criminals from the United States. Now, he is fighting the administration he supported after immigration officers detained his fiancée at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. J...
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Man arrested for running two unlicensed care homes in Montgomery County, vulnerable residents found bedridden
A Montgomery County man is facing criminal charges after investigators discovered he was operating two unlicensed personal care homes out of residential houses where bedridden and disabled seniors were living without required fire safety equipment or state licensing. Jeffrey Cana...
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Montgomery Co. man accused of operating 3 unlicensed assisted living facilities, investigators say
A Montgomery County man is facing a misdemeanor charge after investigators say he operated three assisted living facilities without required licenses.
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NTSB: Phone use, lack of lookouts led to 2024 Houston Ship Channel collision
A ship and a towboat collided near Lynchburg in 2024, killing a crewmember on the towboat.
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What internal docs reveal about Pasadena officer investigated for Flock misuse
The former Pasadena police sergeant being investigated for Flock camera misuse was previously suspended amid a harassment probe.
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Habitual career thief now wanted for alleged Houston hit-and-run
Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years in nine Texas counties, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen....
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Former Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert dies at 84
Herbert served as the Fort Bend County Judge from 2003 to 2018, according to Ballotpedia.
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Georgia woman arrested after kittens thrown from vehicle, police say
Valentina Tobon Henao, 25, was arrested after allegedly throwing multiple kittens out of a vehicle in Brookhaven.
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Need help with food costs? Back-to-school resources for Houston-area families
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance...
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‘Everything is gone,’ Galveston seafood warehouse fire leaves workers, fishermen facing uncertainty
The Galveston Fire Department responded to the fire at Texas Gulf Seafood at about 8:40 p.m. Wednesday, city officials said. The structure fire, located near 7th Street and Wharf Road, was contained by early Thursday morning, but crews were still putting out flare ups throughout ...
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'Project Runway' contestant Naheim Muhammad talks paper towel fashion, critiques from judges
What's it really like in that "Project Runway" work room in the midst of a challenge? Contestant Naheim Muhammad takes us behind the scenes of the iconic competition show, airing Thursdays on Freeform and streaming the next day on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
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Florida man charged with attempted murder, accused of turning off air supply of submerged teen diver
A former Florida boating safety task force member was charged with attempted second-degree murder after he allegedly turned off the air supply of a submerged teenage lobster diver, authorities said....
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Who's responsible for repairs on this Houston street? Discussion continues while sinkholes remain
Local businesses in Houston's Second Ward are experiencing headaches after an important stretch of roadway is closed due to a sinkhole. The issue has now spread to private property....
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City of Friendswood moves forward with plan to extend parkway expansion project
ABC13 spoke with neighbors who are hoping any extension of Friendswood Parkway comes with law enforcement support to keep speeds appropriate through residential areas....
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New eligibility requirements force district to cancel free lunches at 33 schools, HISD says
With fewer students on SNAP, HISD announced this summer that they are forced to stop automatic free lunch at 33 campuses.
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Funding for Houston ICE shooting investigation approved by Harris County leaders
The $2.5 million is said to go directly into the Harris County District Attorney's Office investigation into the July ICE-involved shooting.
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Passenger's verbal bomb threat prompted plane's evacuation at IAH, airline says
A person has been detained after a reported bomb threat involving a Frontier Airlines flight at George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Thursday, according to officials....
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Alleged 'master of disguise' faces federal charges for armed robberies: Officials
A man who federal prosecutors in Atlanta nicknamed "master of disguise" is facing charges for allegedly robbing 10 businesses at gunpoint.
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Harris County commissioner warns homeowners could soon see a large property tax increase
Commissioners voted to increase pay for several Harris County leadership roles and raise constable pay to over $300,000. Data shows constable pay has increased by more than 120% since 2024....
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Blaze at Galveston seafood warehouse leaves manager devastated: "We lost everything"
A massive fire that tore through a seafood distribution facility reignited Thursday, forcing crews to continue battling hot spots at Texas Gulf Seafood along Galveston’s waterfront. The blaze originally broke out along Galveston’s waterfront Wednesday night, just before 8:45 p.m....
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Man arrested for minor solicitation after bragging about exposing himself to Amazon drivers: Pct. 1
An Alvin man has been charged with online solicitation of a minor after an investigation was launched when he allegedly bragged about exposing himself to Amazon drivers and neighbors, according to Harris County Precinct One Constable Alan Rosen....
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Family of 18-year-old killed in Alvin crash says they hope driver will be held accountable
A family is demanding justice following the death of an 18-year-old in a deadly crash in Alvin, they say was preventable.
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