Irving couple convicted in $9.5 million investment fraud scheme
An Irving couple was convicted in federal court of conspiring to commit wire fraud after prosecutors said they defrauded more than 700 investors of at least $9.5 million.
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Baytown-area shooting kills father, injures 19-year-old daughter; daughter's ex in custody
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U.S. Senate passes Ted Cruz’s college sports bill that seeks to rein in NCAA “chaos”
WASHINGTON — After several months in limbo, U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz ’s bill that would impose a sweeping set of regulations on college sports passed the Senate late Monday night with more than three quarters of the body’s support, marking the legislation’s furthest milestone yet. Spon...
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Hayden Panettiere's ex Wladimir Klitschko petitions to protect their daughter's inheritance
Actor Hayden Panettiere's ex-fiancé Wladimir Klitschko has filed an urgent petition asking that he be allowed to act as their 11-year-old daughter's temporary representative in California court to protect her inheritance after the death of her mother. Klitschko, a Ukrainian forme...
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Pasadena WWII Navy veteran Robert Lyons celebrates 100th birthday surrounded by family
Robert F. Lyons doesn’t talk much about the war. But on his 100th birthday, the people who love him made sure his service was honored — loudly and proudly. The World War II Navy veteran was surrounded by family and friends for a milestone celebration that felt entirely fitting fo...
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Former HCSO deputy arrested again, accused of sending unwanted nude photo to relative: Court records
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is back behind bars for the third time in a month, this time accused of sending an unwanted nude photo of himself to a relative....
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Houston-area gym abruptly closing, leaving families scrambling for answers
Families say they were given just three days’ notice that Stars Gymnastics Training Center will close on Wednesday. FOX 26 Senior Legal Analyst Chris Tritico said families could have legal options if they are not refunded....
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Flock cameras are helping solve crimes. Texas lawmakers are debating their future.
Automatic license plate readers are becoming a growing point of controversy across Texas, with law enforcement officials pointing to the technology’s role in solving crimes while some policymakers raise concerns about privacy and government surveillance. Flock cameras use automat...
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Wrestler Benjamin Satterley, known as 'Pac,' dies after competition in Chicago area
Benjamin Satterley, an English-born wrestler known for high-flying moves that delighted fans worldwide, has died. He was 40.
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Harris County granted one-year extension to continue Hurricane Harvey projects
The US HUD approve one last extension for 2017 Hurricane Harvey recovery funds. The Harris County Flood Control District was months away from a deadline for multiple projects...
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Trump denies offering to sell China weapons, adds 'maybe it's a good idea'
President Donald Trump contradicted a claim made by one of his ambassadors that he asked Chinese leader Xi Jinping if Beijing wanted to buy U.S. weapons during last week’s meeting between the two world leaders....
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Healthcare worker killed, 90-year-old man critically injured in southeast Houston shooting, HPD says
Police say a healthcare worker was found shot to death, and the 90-year-old man who reportedly shot her was critically injured in southeast Houston on Monday afternoon....