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Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Beginning August 1, residents of West U can schedule a Household Hazardous Waste collection with Waste Management.
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Mosquito Spraying
Beginning on Wednesday, June 10, the City's third-party pest control service will begin once (1) a week mosquito spraying through the end of August. Inclement weather could postpone spraying....
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Swarthmore Road Project
The City Council has approved reconstruction of the 4000 block of Swarthmore Rd. Work is expected to begin after Independence Day. Nearby residents will receive direct updates on construction details, traffic impacts, and what to expect....
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2-year-old girl allegedly beaten by her mother's boyfriend has died, HCSO says
A 2-year-old girl who prosecutors allege was punched and stomped on by her mother's boyfriend has died, according to the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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New aircraft carrier heads toward Mideast after reports of issues on long-deployed USS Lincoln
The Pacific-based aircraft carrier USS George Washington has begun heading toward the Middle East, according to Navy statements and open source information on the ship's movements....
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Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters could get the final say
More than 50 automated license plate reader cameras are positioned around Conroe, quietly capturing information from vehicles traveling through the city. Some residents say the cameras make them feel safer. Others see them as an invasion of privacy. “I think if it involves everyb...
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Man charged, accused of sparking fires in Washington County from 2020 through 2025
According to a release, Ronald Perry's arrest is in conjunction with a yearslong investigation into the fires in Washington County from 2020 through 2025....
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2-year-old dies after being found unresponsive; mother, her boyfriend arrested in connection
Officials are looking to potentially upgrade charges for the Spring couple. The two reportedly approached authorities last week when the child was unresponsive....
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Houston Rockets launch 2026-27 regular season schedule
Mark your calendars, Rockets fans! The Rockets have announced their regular season schedule for the 2026-27 NBA season on Tuesday.
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Sheriff's Office warns residents about scam calls in Liberty County
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about a wave of scam calls in the county. They say the callers pose as law enforcement and try to intimidate people into handing over personal information or money. The Sheriff’s Office says it will never call to demand pay...
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CBP commissioner defends agency’s border project in Big Bend National Park
Rodney Scott, the head of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, indicated Thursday the agency would stick with its plan to build vehicle barriers and patrol roads in the West Texas park despite growing public outcry. "We are securing this park to protect its legacy," Scott said in ...
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Attorney for BCSO deputy says he 'did not remember' gun being fired in Brazoria Co. teen's death
Kevin Tippit, who has been charged in the death of an 18-year-old Texas State student, is claiming that he 'did not remember' the gun being fired, according to his attorney....
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Hot with a few showers possible Friday
We're tracking another batch of tropical moisture that should boost our rain chances a little on Friday. Next week a heat ridge will bring us dry weather with near triple-digit temperatures....
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U.S. commerce secretary lauds Apple’s manufacturing expansion in Houston
U.S. President Donald Trump has implemented tariffs to try to bring more manufacturing jobs to America. Still, U.S. manufacturing jobs have declined slightly over the past 12 months....
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As John Whitmire turns 77, the ‘spry’ and ‘vigorous’ Houston mayor wants to stay in office into his 80s
After 50 years in the Texas Legislature and nearly three at City Hall, Whitmire says he will seek a second term as mayor.
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Luigi Mangione guilty plea expected to be announced in federal case Friday, sources say
It's expected that a guilty plea will be announced in connection with the federal prosecution of Luigi Mangione.
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La Porte ISD faces public education challenges head on as they welcome student back to school
We often talk about big school districts like HISD, Katy, Fort Bend and Cy-Fair, but ABC13 reporter Lileana Pearson is showing how smaller districts tackle challenges head-on....
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Houston’s 2026 Pride parade is set for Saturday, when high temperatures are in the forecast
According to the National Weather Service, Houston is forecast to have a high temperature of 98 degrees on Saturday, with a heat index, or feels-like temperature, of up to 109. The parade will be held in the evening....
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2-year-old girl on life support after being severely beaten dies; investigators reviewing for upgraded charges
A week after being brought unconscious with life-threatening injuries to a gas station in Spring, authorities with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office says a 2-year-old girl has died. The child’s mother, Jazmin Cisneros, as well as Cisneros’ boyfriend, Gerardo Gonzalez, are curren...
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Broken engine parts shattered Ryanair plane window that passenger's head got sucked into: NTSB
Broken engine parts shattered a window on a Ryanair plane shortly after takeoff in Greece last month.
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Watch the Pre-Season and Enter the Player of the Game for a chance to Win
Watch the Pre-Season and Enter the Player of the Game for a chance to Win
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 13, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Houston police release sketch, surveillance video of suspect wanted in Sabo Road car wash shooting
Houston police have released surveillance video and composite sketches of a suspect wanted in connection with a shooting at a car wash in southeast Houston. The shooting happened around 12:20 p.m. July 17 at a car wash at 10890 Sabo Road, near Fuqua Street. According to Houston p...
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Houston law firm with ties to Trump administration declines offer to represent migrant children
A small law firm with ties to the Trump administration declined a $150 million contract to represent unaccompanied migrant children, authorities said Wednesday....
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Galveston beachgoers warned about 'sea lice': What are they?
Conversations have been popping up about "sea lice" after someone posted on social media they caught a case last year in Galveston. So, what is "sea lice"?...
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Paxton, Talarico tap contrary versions of God and Christianity in appeal to Texas voters
Campaigning for the U.S. Senate, Paxton says he was “delivered by God” to protect Texas from leftists. Talarico’s focus: “You can’t love God and hate other people.”...
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Guns drawn, wigs stitched, and yard lines crossed: New trailer drops for Season 2 of 'Chad Powers'
Glen Powell is back on the field as 'Chad Powers,' but tensions are higher than ever. Watch the trailer for Season 2 of "Chad Powers," streaming Sept. 3 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
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Hello Houston (August 13, 2026)
Today: We discuss a federal judge's ruling on a longstanding Houston minority business contracting program, catch up with Houston singer Christina Wells, and find out how we can discern political fact from fiction during campaign season....
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Whitt Johnson Basketball Court Resurfacing
On Monday, August 17, contractors will begin resurfacing the basketball courts at Whitt Johnson Park. The project is estimated to be completed within a week, weather permitting....
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HPD arrests driver who fled after allegedly causing 7-vehicle crash in SE Houston on Thursday
The man allegedly caused the crash in which at least seven cars were damaged before leading police on a hours-long search in the area.
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Tennessee, Oklahoma put men to death as US states schedule 3 executions for same day
Tennessee, Alabama, and Oklahoma plan to execute inmates Thursday, the first time in nearly 16 years that three people are put to death on the same day in the U.S....
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Surveillance video of car wash shooting suspect in southeast Houston released
Houston police are searching for a suspect who allegedly shot a man during an attempted car wash robbery and then shot at a Harris County constable deputy....
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HPD shares surveillance video of suspect accused of shooting man, firing at deputy
The Houston Police Department shared surveillance video and the sketches of the suspect who shot a man and then fired multiple rounds at a deputy's vehicle while fleeing on foot....
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Waller ISD faces backlog in registrations as hundreds of students wait to start classes
The slew of applications has created a backlog in the registrar's office and now the district is telling families they’ll need to wait five to seven business days before leaders can complete their registration. As of Wednesday, Aug. 12, after the official school year had started,...
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Dad runs 4-minute, 17-second mile while pushing daughter in stroller
Stephen Biebelhausen and his daughter Blake ran in Cleveland's Guardian Mile "Stroller Mile," potentially setting a record with their 4-minute, 17-second race time....
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Flock announces changes amid backlash over its license plate reader network
Flock Safety, the surveillance technology company increasingly under scrutiny, announced Thursday that it is making changes to its platform.
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Who leads 2026 Texas Senate race? Latest Paxton vs. Talarico polls
Polls have shown the hotly contested U.S. Senate race in Texas is in a dead heat.
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Voting Rights Act
Supreme Court Decision Reshapes Voting Map Debate
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HISD achievement gaps are shrinking as STAAR scores rise
Houston ISD’s latest STAAR results show students making academic gains across much of the district, but a closer look at the numbers reveals another significant trend: some of the longstanding achievement gaps between Black, Hispanic and White students are narrowing substantially...
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Court lifts block on Texas mail-in ballot ID requirements
Identification requirements for mail-in ballots that became Texas law in 2021 can be enforced after a court ruling issued Wednesday.
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Cristobal weakens in the north Atlantic, two more waves to watch
Cristobal weakens in the north Atlantic with two more waves to watch in the Atlantic.
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Ex-officer accused of plotting New Orleans attack is released after grand jury declines to indict
A Louisiana grand jury in June declined to indict Christopher Gillum on a state terrorism charge that could have carried up to a 15-year sentence, court records show....
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'Camp Rock 3': Liamani Segura, Malachi Barton on stepping into more 'grounded' roles
After 16 years, "Camp Rock 3" welcomes a new class of young musicians, with stars Liamani Segura and Malachi Barton trading their fantasy roles for more "grounded" characters. It premieres Aug. 13 on Disney Channel and streams next day on Disney+....
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Americans near record credit card debt — strategies to lower your balance
Americans are carrying nearly a record amount of credit card debt, and new data shows a growing share of balances are seriously delinquent. Credit card balances climbed to $1.26 trillion in the second quarter of 2026, up $21 billion from the previous quarter, according to the Fed...
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Two central Texas men killed in two-truck crash in Fisher County, DPS says
Two central Texas men were killed, and another driver was injured Wednesday afternoon in a two-vehicle crash at an intersection in Fisher County, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety....
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Rare Egyptian treasures make US debut at San Francisco's De Young Museum
The "Treasures of the Pharaohs" exhibition opens to the public Aug. 1 and runs through Jan. 31, 2027, at the De Young Museum in San Francisco.
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Bruce the dog update: Ventura County, California euthanizes Great Pyrenees mix after motion filed with U.S. Supreme Court
A 3-year-old Great Pyrenees mix named Bruce was euthanized after being deemed vicious following several biting incidents, despite an emergency request....
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ICE plans to spend up to $20 million on electric shock gloves for officers
The Department of Homeland Security is considering spending between $10 million and $20 million on a new type of electric shock device for ICE officers and agents. DHS published a notice Monday morning outlining plans to purchase what are known as G.L.O.V.E. devices — short for G...
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NYC Parks worker arrested after 10-year-old girl loses fingers in fireworks accident
Authorities said the child found an M-80 firework in a park bathroom and showed it to a Parks Department worker, who authorities say helped light it.
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Texas’ mail ballot ID requirements restored by federal appeals court
The 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rebuked the lower court’s 2025 ruling that struck down nine provisions of a sweeping election law related to voter assistance....
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Baby at center of surrogacy rights case is born in Dallas
The biological parents won a temporary restraining order against the surrogate, who tried to claim parental rights, and are with their baby, their attorneys say....
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ICE plans to outfit officers with electric shock gloves
The company that makes the gloves, Compliant Technologies, says they're a nonlethal tool to make individuals compliant during arrests.
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Powerball player in Illinois wins $1B lottery jackpot
A Powerball ticket sold in Illinois matched all six numbers in Wednesday night's drawing, winning an estimated $1.04 billion jackpot, according to the lottery organization....
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Mystery surrounds dozens of dead sharks found at New Jersey beach
The dead sharks were scattered across roughly 10 blocks of beach in Sea Isle City, New Jersey.
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Trump's decoy flight sparked by fears of Iranian cell with shoulder-fired missile: Official
The decision to sneak Trump out of Ankara on separate Air Force jet was driven by intel that an Iranian terror cell had snuck into Turkey with a shoulder-fired missile....
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11 arrested in New York in alleged international marriage fraud scheme
Prosecutors allege 11 people in New York arranged sham marriages for foreign nationals trying to obtain legal status in the United States.
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New Jersey mother died saving daughter in Colombia earthquake, family says
A New Jersey woman died while trying to save one of her daughters during a powerful earthquake that caused widespread destruction in Colombia.
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Driver killed in rollover crash along Northwest Freeway feeder road, HPD says
Houston police say a driver was killed in a rollover crash along US 290 Northwest Freeway on Wednesday night.
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Hombre de Spring detenido con fianza de $1 millón tras niña presuntamente pisoteada y en soporte vital
Un hombre de Spring está detenido con una fianza de $1 millón después de que investigadores dicen que lesionó gravemente a la hija de 2 años de su novia — repetidamente — en el transcurso de varios días. Gerardo Gonzalez enfrenta un cargo de lesiones a un menor. Los fiscales dice...
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Jury selection begins in Oakland as Meta faces federal youth harms trial in CA
Jury selection began Wednesday in Meta's federal trial over claims its platforms have harmed youth mental health and track children in violation of federal law. The trial is scheduled to begin next week and is expected to last six to eight weeks....
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