Texas judge hands 30-year sentence to man who coerced adults, minors via TikTok, Snapchat
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Man fatally struck by train on Houston's south side
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28 charged in California sweep targeting alleged noncitizen voters
Federal authorities have charged 28 foreign nationals in California who authorities said have illegally registered and voted in U.S. elections.
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Hello Houston (October 19, 2026)
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More than 1.5 million pounds of hot dogs, deli meat and more recalled nationwide
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