Man killed after being robbed and following the suspects in his car, HCSO investigators say
Detectives said the injured victim followed the suspect in a car and was on the phone with 911, giving them their location before he was found dead.
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No injuries after two-vehicle accident in Rosenberg, police say
Police said that there were no injuries reported. It is unclear to what led up to the accident.
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Harris County sheriff’s deputy behind bars, accused of sexually abusing child
A Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is behind bars tonight, accused of continuously sexually abusing a child. Alexander Cowley, 40, appeared before a judge Thursday night. The judge said the allegations date back to 2016 and involve the continuous sexual abuse of a 13-year-ol...
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As custody trial nears jury, aunt disputes claims children had contact with Lee Gilley
As a jury prepares to decide who should raise the children of Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer, the children’s paternal aunt spent a second day on the witness stand Thursday disputing claims that the children had contact with their father before he fled to Italy. Cristin Gilley, who’...
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Harris County voters cite ICE enforcement, TPS, work visas as election drivers
Many Harris County voters said ICE enforcement, Temporary Protected Status and work visas are top immigration issues driving them to the polls — and for many families, the stakes are personal. Two women who spoke with KPRC 2 said they come from migrant families and cast their bal...
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Houston Comets showcase new logo and merch ahead of 2027 WNBA season
Yes, the dynasty is back. The Houston Comets have revealed the team's new logo and merchandise for the upcoming 2027 WNBA season on Thursday.
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We now know who is behind the fake transgender brochures mailed across Texas
After remaining a mystery for several weeks since they started showing up in Texas mailboxes, we now know who is allegedly behind the fake transgender-related brochures that showed up at people’s homes. The brochures sparked controversy across the state. The mailer, addressed to ...
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Hollywood mourns Patrick Stewart after his death at 86
Hollywood is remembering Patrick Stewart, the beloved actor known for his roles in "Star Trek" and the "X-Men" film franchise, following the announcement of his death....
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Resident claims self-defense for shooting neighbor in Houston apartment mix-up
A man is in critical condition after police say he may have mistakenly tried to enter the wrong apartment while dressed in a Halloween costume. FOX 26 spoke to the man who says he shot him....
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Deposition ties national GOP women’s group to texts about transgender youth
A text campaign referencing material for LGBTQ+ youth that caused intense backlash across Texas was sent on behalf of a national Republican caucus fund, according to the messaging company that sent the texts. The “ Republican Women Caucus Fund “ and an individual named John Braun...
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Talarico outraises Paxton in Texas Senate race as outside groups loom large
The Texas U.S. Senate race between Democrat James Talarico and Republican Ken Paxton is drawing attention due to their massive fundraising totals, with federal records showing Talarico far ahead in money raised through the campaign accounts that are publicly reported. But while c...
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New dashboard shows how Texas school vouchers are being distributed
The Texas Comptroller launched a new dashboard Thursday aimed at providing transparency on how money is being distributed through Texas Education Savings Accounts, commonly known as vouchers....
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Personnel records show former HCSO deputy fired over alleged sexual assault of crime victim
Personnel records obtained by ABC13 show a former Harris County sheriff's deputy was fired earlier this year after a woman accused him of sexually assaulting her while he was responding to a call for help....