Capital murder charges filed against 2 men in connection with Almeda game room shootout in 2020
In 2020, two suspects barged into the arcade and exchanged gunfire with two employees, one of whom was shot in the chest and died days later.
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Patrick Stewart, of 'Star Trek' and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, an actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, has died at the age of 86, his family announced Thursday.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 29, 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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Milwaukee closing schools for Brewers' long-awaited World Series title parade Friday
Milwaukee could come to a standstill as fans celebrate the Brewers' first World Series title.
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Houston is looking at some showers this weekend but not a washout for Halloween night!
Thursday’s forecast: Drier air moved in Thursday making it feel more comfortable! Dry air will stick around through the evening before moisture streams back on Friday. We did see some morning rain near College Station and Columbus but the rain chances continue to decrease through...
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HPD ICE report: People detained an average of 46 minutes
The report showed that HPD called ICE 88 times between July and the end of September 2026. Only 17 people were arrested by ICE, as they had immigration warrants....
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Patrick Stewart, stage giant also of ‘Star Trek’ and 'X-Men' fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart , the classically trained stage actor who scaled the Shakespearean canon and added gravitas to a “Star Trek” franchise and the “X-Men” films, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following “a brief and poignant journey” with Alzheimer's dise...
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Texas AG’s office sues Harris County Clerk for allegedly running ‘racially discriminatory advertisements’
Paxton, who is currently running as a Republican in the Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, has recused himself from the investigation, according to a statement from his office....
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Here’s how several Houston groups are helping voters get to the polls and understand their rights
Getting out to vote can take more than finding a polling place. For some Houstonians, transportation is a challenge. Others may need help understanding their voting rights or simply a reminder that an election is approaching. Several organizations across the Houston area are work...
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'Inexplicable' order probed as cause of train crash that killed at least 69: Official
At least 74 people were killed after two trains collided on Spain's Madrid-Andalucía high-speed line, a spokeswoman for the Castilla-La Mancha region said....
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10-year-old girl reported abducted from Oregon apartment found safe: Police
Officers responded to an apartment complex in Canby at 1:47 a.m. Wednesday for the reported kidnapping, the Canby Police Department said.
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Tesla video contradicts women’s robbery claim, both arrested for false report
Two women were arrested after deputies investigating a hit-and-run in Harris County reviewed Tesla surveillance footage and found inconsistencies in the women’s account of an alleged armed robbery, according to Constable Mark Herman’s Office. Deputies responded Oct. 24 to the 180...
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USDA announces $472.5 million food purchases to aid food assistance programs
The U.S. Department of Agriculture plans to purchase up to $472.5 million in American-grown and -raised agricultural products for charitable food networks and other nutrition assistance programs. The Agricultural Marketing Service purchases will include $165.5 million in dairy pr...