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Harris County shooting: Teen taken into custody after firing shots at deputies, officials say
A teen has been taken into custody after firing shots at deputies on Wednesday evening, officials said.
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Hope dwindles for rescue in southwestern Japan quake as death toll climbs to 23
Rural communities in southwestern Japan were struggling to get their lives back to normal Thursday, two days after a powerful earthquake set off an explosion at a mall, toppled a factory chimney and flattened homes, killing at least 23 people. Time was running out to find survivo...
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Son Heung-min scores 2 as MLS All-Stars post 4-3 win over LIGA MX All-Stars
It was a night worthy of a picture or two for Son Heung-min. Son scored two goals in a three-minute span in the first half off assists from Carles Gil to propel the MLS All-Stars past the LIGA MX All-Stars 4-3 in Wednesday night’s Major League Soccer All-Star Game. The Los Angele...
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Dog dumped off McKay Bridge over Lake Houston lucky to be alive
A dog rescued from a remote concrete island beneath the McKay Bridge in Huffman is recovering after weeks of being stranded, while animal rescuers say at least nine abandoned cats have also been saved and are urging law enforcement to investigate who is dumping pets in the area....
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Macao’s first national security case raises concerns over fairness a year after arrest
When former Macao pro-democracy lawmaker Au Kam San was arrested in July 2025, his family and observers of the politics in the Chinese special administrative region were shocked. A year on, little is known about his case even by his daughter. Au is the first publicly known arrest...
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Samsung reports record profit as South Korean chip giants benefit from global AI boom
South Korean technology giant Samsung Electronics on Thursday reported a record operating profit of 89.5 trillion won ($62 billion) for the April-June period, a day after crosstown rival SK Hynix also reported record earnings, as the world’s two largest memory chipmakers continue...
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What Houston can and can’t do about ICE enforcement in the city
Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was released from the Montgomery ICE processing center on Wednesday. On July 7, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent while on his way to work in the Magnolia Park neighborhood. Rojas Pliego witnessed the shooting from inside a van....
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Big Bear eagle Jackie moved from ICU to regular hospital unit in encouraging recovery milestone
More good news is being shared about Big Bear's beloved bald eagle, Jackie, as she recovers from an illness at the Ojai Raptor Center.
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How 'The Devil Wears Prada 2' honored the original film while moving the story forward
From revisiting beloved characters to exploring how journalism has changed over the past 20 years, the team behind "The Devil Wears Prada 2" shares what went into creating a memorable sequel. It's now streaming on Disney+ and Hulu....
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Man rescued after falling into manhole in North Harris County
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office, the man fell into a manhole at the intersection of Cypresswood Drive and James C. Leo Drive.
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Meridian of Galveston residents demand answers after year-long displacement
A group of seniors at a Galveston Island retirement community says they have been displaced for nearly a year after a pipe failure caused significant flooding — and they want to know when they can finally go home. Residents of the Meridian of Galveston say management relocated th...
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Teachers claim Cy-Fair ISD restricts classroom wish lists from being shared online
A recent TikTok video caught attention online this week as Houston mother Aly Matei sparked questions about whether teachers in Cy-Fair ISD are allowed to share classroom wish lists online. View this post on Instagram Matei said the issue came to light after she tried to find loc...
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Fort Bend ISD parent says school closure led family to leave district ahead of new school year
A Fort Bend ISD parent says the Sugar Mill Elementary closure led her family to enroll at Aristoi Classical Academy. The district previously outlined transition support, but questions remain about enrollment and plans for the closed campus....
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Between prices and a diarrhea-causing parasite, lettuce is causing hard times at some restaurants
It’s been a choppy year for restaurants that lean into lettuce. Lettuce prices rose sharply in the first half of 2026 due to hot weather in Arizona, where about one-third of America’s lettuce is grown. Now, restaurants are dealing with the fallout from a cyclospora outbreak linke...
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Suspect in custody after police chase in Baytown area near East Beltway, SkyEye13 video shows
A suspect has been taken into custody following a police chase in the Baytown area on Wednesday afternoon, SkyEye13 video shows.
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Rosenberg considers its first property tax rate increase in nearly a decade
For the first time in a decade, Rosenberg is considering a property tax increase after financial leaders told council it faces a multi-million-dollar deficit....
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Small plots of land fuel big suspicions among Lubbock residents, who fear it’s for a data center
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. LUBBOCK — What would normally be unassuming, small parcels of land have caught the eye of Lubbock’s city ...
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Houston-area school districts update e-bike rules ahead of new school year
Katy ISD, Conroe ISD and Barbers Hill ISD have each announced different approaches, but district leaders say the changes are centered on student safety....
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Bullets that killed 2 at Seattle festival weren't recovered from teen shooter's gun, police say
Bullets recovered from two bystanders killed during a shootout at a Seattle festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said....
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Teen from El Salvador charged with murder in two separate Houston shootings
Houston police have charged 18-year-old Jefferson Velasquez with murder in a Midtown shooting, and he was already in the Harris County Jail facing a separate murder charge from a house party in East Harris County. Records show both deadly shootings happened under similar circumst...
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Houston Shakespeare Festival is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre with a reimagined lead in “The Tempest”
Whether you love a great Shakespeare play or are looking to spend the rest of the summer days with your family, the University of Houston School of Dance and Theater is returning to the Miller Outdoor Theatre stage with “The Comedy of Errors” and “The Tempest” at this year’s Hous...
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Understanding wet bulb globe temperature to discern heat risk
The University Interscholastic League announced new heat safety protocols for high school athletes in Texas, using a measurement called the Wet Bulb Globe Temperature to dictate if weather conditions are deemed safe....
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Police: Bullets that killed 2 bystanders at Seattle festival weren't from teen shooter's gun
The bullets that killed two bystanders during a shootout at a crowded Seattle food festival last weekend do not appear to have come from the gun that a 15-year-old arrested at the scene was firing, police said in court documents filed Wednesday. The King County prosecutor’s offic...
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South Texas builders warn of voter backlash in November if aggressive ICE tactics continue
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. PHARR — Leaders within the construction industry in South Texas delivered a clear message to lawmakers: S...
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Man falls into manhole, currently trapped in North Harris County, authorities on scene
According to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Office, the man fell into a manhole at the intersection of Cypresswood Drive and James C. Leo Drive.
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Man rescued, hospitalized after falling into manhole in Spring
A man who fell into a manhole in Spring has been rescued and taken to a hospital, officials with the Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office said. Constable deputies responded to the incident in the 24600 block of Cypresswood Drive at James C. Leo Drive. Constable Deputies, Fire ...
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Witness to a fatal ICE shooting in Houston is released from immigration detention
A witness to a fatal shooting in Houston by a federal immigration agent was released from a detention center Wednesday after spending weeks in custody following the deadly encounter. Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego was one of three men riding in a work van July 7 being driven by Loren...
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Federal judge says Houston can't consider race when awarding contracts: What does it mean?
Houston's Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Program has been in place for more than 40 years, but a judge ruled that it unfairly discriminates against non minorities....
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'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' season 18 trailer hints at Frank's outrageous wedding!
The "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" season 18 trailer is as outrageous as you'd expect it to be. The new season premieres August 17 on FXX, FX and Hulu....
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Manhattan DA challenges Trump's appeal of his 2024 hush money conviction
The Manhattan DA's office is urging an appellate court in New York to reject President Trump's challenges to his 2024 criminal hush money conviction.
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18-year-old charged in deadly teen shooting now accused of fatal Midtown incident
Jefferson Velasquez is accused of shooting and killing a man outside a Midtown nightclub earlier this year. Records show he's also charged for another deadly shooting that happened last year....
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Jailer fired after inmate escapes from HCA Kingwood hospital; Liberty County fugitive still at large
A Liberty County correctional officer has been fired following an escape by an inmate who fled a Kingwood hospital during a medical visit — and authorities say the fugitive remains at large. Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from the custody of a Liberty County Sheriff’s Office co...
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Drivers going to Galveston face I-45 lane closures, extended detour starting Aug. 7
The most significant traffic changes will be short-term main lane closures from FM 519 to Tiki Drive and a reroute near Texas City that will be in place for the next two years. They're part of a project to widen I-45 to eight lanes....
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Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton suspended by league for 5 games after interaction with fans
Seattle Storm co-owner Celeste Keaton has been fined an undisclosed amount and suspended from attending the team’s next five home games, the WNBA confirmed Thursday. The suspension came a day after the team apologized for an exchange that took place between one of its co-owners a...
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These are the happiest industries to work in, according to new data
New data is revealing the careers with the happiest workers in America in 2026. See the list here.
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Nolan Wells' mother subpoenas social media, tech companies seeking answers in her son's death
Nolan Wells’ mother, Christine Wonsley, issued subpoenas to several major social media and technology companies amid questions over her son's death.
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Elon Musk launches bank-like X Money, with 'X'-branded debit cards
X is taking a major step into personal finance with X Money, where users get a “X"-branded Visa debit card that they can use at ATMs, and a feature that allows them to make money transfers....
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Woman's body found partially burned near Gulf Freeway, Houston Police Department says
According to Houston police, the woman was found dead and partially burned after crews mowing grass discovered the body near the Gulf Freeway.
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‘Where are all the volunteers?’: Kerr County faces worse flood damage with fewer resources
The Federal Emergency Management Agency hasn’t started helping local governments or individuals, while philanthropic response lags compared to last year’s flood....
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Body found partially burned near Houston's Sim Bayou
Investigators are waiting for the female's cause of death to be confirmed.
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Texas City man sentenced 90 years in prison, convicted of sexually abusing several young children
On Tuesday, Galveston County jurors found Jesus Jose Pena Sr. guilty of continuous sex abuse of young children. Jurors heard testimony from four victims who are now adults. They described abuse that spanned roughly 15 years and began when one of the victims was just 4 years old. ...
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Texas City man sentenced to 90 years for continuous sexual abuse of children
A Galveston County jury has convicted a Texas City man of continuous sexual abuse of young children and sentenced him to 90 years in prison.
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Microsoft beats Wall Street expectations with $90B in revenue
Microsoft posted strong results for its quarterly earnings on Wednesday, beating expectations and showing strong growth in its cloud computing platform and a boost in paid AI users. The Redmond, Washington, company earned $90 billion, or $4.81 per share, in the April-June quarter...
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Willie Nelson slams ‘water thieving’ data centers in Texas
Willie Nelson is urging residents to oppose an AI data center planned near his hometown of Abbott, Texas.
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Judge clears use of police interview in trial for man accused of murdering Tupac Shakur
A judge ruled that a 2008 interview with Duane “Keffe D" Davis can be used in his upcoming trial in August. Davis is charged with murder in rapper Tupac Shakur's 1996 killing....
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US-Iran conflict enters new phase as Saudi Arabia helps hit proxies and diplomacy stalls again
The stop-start fighting between the United States and Iran appears to have entered a new phase as Saudi Arabia publicly joined military escalations against Tehran-backed proxies. At the same time, an already untenable diplomatic effort to end the war has faltered once again as mi...
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More than 18,000 cyclosporiasis cases reported across 45 states: CDC
Cases of cyclosporiasis have topped 18,000 in 45 states, according to data updated Wednesday from the CDC.
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Man convicted in terrorism trial over the 2022 stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
A man was convicted Wednesday of federal terrorism charges in the 2022 stabbing of Salman Rushdie , the author who has faced a decades-old death threat over his novel “The Satanic Verses.” A jury found Hadi Matar guilty of all the charges against him, including engaging in an act...
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Kavinsky, the electro-pop composer known for “Nightcall," found dead at his home
The French electro-pop composer behind the song “Nightcall" died at the age of 50, the Associated Press reported.
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Meta shares drop as Q2 profit declines due to legal expenses and severance costs
Meta Platforms said Wednesday its second-quarter profit declined even as revenue beat Wall Street's expectations, as legal expenses and severance costs for recent layoffs weighed on its results. The Facebook and Instagram parent company earned $15.85 billion, or $6.18 per share, ...
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Feds ask judge to suspend order releasing witness in Houston’s deadly ICE shooting
The federal government is asking a judge to suspend an order that released a witness to the deadly ICE shooting in Houston earlier this month, a move that could open the door for immigration authorities to seek to take him back into custody. José Trinidad Rojas Pliego was release...
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Highly radioactive capsule found buried in West Texas
A radioactive capsule was discovered buried outside Midland in West Texas last week.
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Italy’s highest court strengthens citizenship claims by descendants of Italian emigrants
Italy’s highest court has ruled that children born with Italian citizenship do not automatically lose it when a parent later becomes a citizen of another country, a decision expected to bolster citizenship-by-descent claims by descendants of Italian emigrants worldwide. The rulin...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 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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6 players, 4 coaches charged in Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania football hazing incidents
6 players and 4 coaches were charged in Cheltenham High School, Pennsylvania football hazing incidents.
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A Houston man allegedly flew a drone during the World Cup to video his church. He could face a year in prison
Federal authorities say 44 drones and $9 million in fake FIFA merchandise were seized in Houston during the World Cup, when the city hosted seven matches and a popular fan festival....
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Tony Danza is coming to Houston this week, here is where to see him
For more than four decades, Tony Danza has entertained audiences as a tv star, Broadway performer, singer, dancer and all-around entertainer. Now, the beloved actor is bringing his signature charm to Houston with an evening that blends music, laughter and personal stories. Tony D...
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Body camera video shows Tony Romo operating while intoxicated arrest in Wisconsin
Newly released body camera video is giving a first look at the arrest of former Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo in Milwaukee.
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High-speed police chase through Los Angeles, California includes dangerous encounter with dirt bike riders | Video
A high-speed police chase through Los Angeles, California included a dangerous encounter with dirt bike riders.
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French man discovers 5 dead babies hidden in boxes in his home after argument with wife: prosecutors
The man discovered remains believed to belong to five newborns hidden inside cardboard boxes in his home after his partner gave birth at home and was taken to a hospital, according to prosecutors....