15-year-old boy charged with murdering his father; family says it was self-defense
A 15-year-old is charged with murdering his father, but the boy's family says it's a case of self-defense.
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ICE agent indicted in Harris County for aggravated assault after man injured in crash
The agent's attorney tells FOX 26 that he'll surrender himself next week.
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Questions raised around how Harris County Precinct 4 disposes of dead animals along roadways
A Harris County employee not with Precinct 4 took video of 55-gallon trash bags filled with dead animals left in an open hole.
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Repeat offenders see family violence charges dropped in exchange for taking classes
Imagine getting a domestic violence charge dropped in exchange for taking an anger management class. How about for making a charitable donation? It's happening in Harris County....
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Demolition of historic Kirby mansion in Midtown halted by city over permit issue
A neighbor told ABC13 the property owner subsequently obtained the required permit, potentially allowing demolition work to resume as early as Saturday....
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Houston immigrant advocates react to ICE agent indictment, demand accountability and injured man's release
FIEL and LULAC respond to the indictment of ICE agent Mario Alberto Morales in Harris County. Advocates call for accountability and the release of Miguel Parra-Hernandez, whose attorney says he remains unable to walk following an October 10 collision....
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Brazos entrance ramp to IH-45 northbound lanes closed after bridge strike, HPD says
The Brazos entrance ramp to the northbound lanes of Interstate 45 were closed Friday night after a bridge strike, according to Houston police.
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Space heaters recalled after reports of fires and burn injury
Reports of fires and a burn injury have prompted the recall of nearly 340,000 space heaters sold in the United States, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission says....
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FIEL Houston calls for accountability and release of witnesses after ICE agent indictment
“No one is above the law.” That was the message from FIEL Houston during a news conference Friday, following the indictment of an ICE agent accused of running over Miguel Parra Hernandez with an SUV in northwest Harris County. The immigrant-led civil rights and advocacy organizat...
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Houston Astros hire Randy Flores as 15th general manager in franchise history, team says
The Houston Astros have hired Randy Flores as the 15th general manager in franchise history, the team announced Friday.
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Scott Clifton and Tamara Tunie earn lead acting Daytime Emmys. 'General Hospital' wins again
Scott Clifton of “The Bold and the Beautiful” and Tamara Tunie of “Beyond the Gates” won lead acting honors at the 53rd annual Daytime Emmys on Friday night, with “General Hospital” honored as outstanding drama series for a record 19th time overall and sixth in a row. Clifton pla...
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Selma Blair breaks silence on airplane arrest: ‘I am so sorry’
Selma Blair is apologizing after her arrest following an alleged altercation aboard a Delta flight, saying she never intended to hurt or frighten anyone....
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Astros hire Randy Flores as general manager. Former pitcher had been assistant GM with Cardinals
The Houston Astros hired St. Louis Cardinals executive Randy Flores as general manager Friday. Flores replaces Dana Brown, who was let go in August with his contract set to expire at the end of the season. The Astros also need to hire a manager this offseason — Joe Espada's contr...