Now-former Fort Bend Co. Precinct 3 deputy constable indicted for theft and tampering, officials say
A now-former Fort Bend County deputy constable is out of a job after being indicted on felony theft and tampering charges, according to authorities.
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Fulshear considers e-bike, scooter safety measures after two deadly crashes in Fort Bend County
Fulshear city leaders are considering additional safety measures for electric bikes and scooters after two children died in crashes in neighboring communities. The proposed safety ordinance was on the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting....
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Ken Paxton hits campaign trail as political expert weighs in on strategy of avoiding debate
Paxton's Richmond appearance was part of a two-week bus tour across Texas, giving supporters an opportunity to hear directly from the state's attorney general....
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Firefighter hospitalized after vacant apartment fire in southwest Houston, according to HFD
Emergency crews responded to the blaze at an apartment complex in southwest Houston on Tuesday evening, according to the Houston Fire Department.
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Record-breaking or near record breaking early voting numbers seen in surrounding counties
There's a lot of interest in the November 3 election and surrounding counties are showing big early voting numbers.
schools
UIL approves Girls Flag Football as official pilot program for the 2028-2029 school year
This past summer across Houston and the state of Texas a statement was delivered that there is a place for girls flag football to excel. The numbers speak for themselves but the process is not moving fast enough for those fully behind it. The Austin based University Interscholast...
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More than $350M in foster care reforms, oversight, enough to end court monitoring, state tells court
HOUSTON — State officials testified Tuesday how more than $320 million has been spent on court-ordered improvements to the Texas foster care system since 2019 as proof the need for oversight was no longer needed and a 15-year-old federal lawsuit should end . “I think the remedial...
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76ers win opening game with LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, beating NBA champion Knicks 106-100
The Philadelphia 76ers sent an opening-night message they'll be a contender for the New York Knicks' NBA title after adding LeBron James and Jaylen Brown, rallying for a 106-100 victory Tuesday. Tyrese Maxey scored 28 points and Brown had 19 points, eight rebounds and six assists...
business
Amazon to hire more than 300,000 US workers for holiday shopping rush
The jobs include seasonal, part-time and full-time roles across Amazon’s US operations network.
safety
Firefighter injured battling 2-alarm apartment fire in Meyerland area, around 20 units damaged
One firefighter was taken to the hospital after 100 firefighters battled a 2-alarm fire in the Meyerland area of Houston on Tuesday evening.
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Teen still recovering after Dayton ISD bus driver hit him in hit-and-run, police say
According to police, the teen who was hit was not a student passenger, but a pedestrian walking in the area when he was struck.
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Jury seated in child custody trial involving Lee Gilley's children amid international extradition battle
A jury was seated late Tuesday evening in the heated child custody battle involving the two young children of Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer despite a pause in Gilley’s Harris County criminal case amid an international extradition battle with Italy. About 91 prospective jurors were...
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J.R.R. Tolkien’s great-grandson shares late brother’s story in new ALS documentary 'There's a Hole in My Bucket'
Royd Tolkien honors his late brother, Mike, by taking on 50 challenges he left behind in the documentary “There's a Hole in My Bucket.”