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Only on 13: Group says prairies are under threat from proposed 36A North highway
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is asking residents to email TxDOT to give feedback on 36A North, a proposed highway connecting parts of Waller County....
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'60 Minutes' announces new slate of correspondents for upcoming season
Two months after a major shakeup , CBS’s “60 Minutes” has hired a lineup of new correspondents and contributors in time for its 59th season, including Ross Douthat, a conservative opinion columnist at The New York Times, and Norah O'Donnell, former anchor of “CBS Evening News.” T...
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‘Am I gonna do it or not?’: Videos in lawsuit appear to show Houston restaurateur before family killings
A new lawsuit filed by the parents of Thy Mitchell accuses her late husband, Matthew, of plotting the killings of her and her family. As evidence, the parents submitted dozens of videos they say were recorded inside their River Oaks home in the days before their deaths....
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Man sentenced to at least 20 years behind bars after being found guilty of killing Harris Co. deputy constable
A jury has delivered its sentence after a man was found guilty of killing a Harris County deputy constable and her child back in 2024.
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Civil rights groups allege immigration agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles, California raids, report says
Civil rights groups alleged immigration agents used racial slurs during Los Angeles, California raids, a report says.
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More Houstonians report abandoned Xfinity cables after initial 2 Helps You report, company acts swiftly with solution
When 2 Helps You first investigated complaints about abandoned Xfinity cables left behind after service work, one homeowner’s problem was resolved within days. Now, more viewers are sharing nearly identical stories. Following our original report, homeowners from across the Housto...
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Fort Bend ISD approves adding cellphone towers near several schools
Some Fort Bend ISD parents are worried about health impacts with cellphone towers going to school properties, while some experts caution the impacts are unknown....
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Officials hope 10,000 free Dynamo, Dash tickets can grow soccer in Houston
The Houston Dynamo and Dash have partnered with the City of Houston to distribute 10,000 free tickets to upcoming matches in hopes of capitalizing on the recent World Cup....
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New US Attorney for Southern District of Texas outlines priorities, comments on ICE investigation
Aaron Reitz took the oath of office earlier this month and, in his first statement, wrote that "Things are about to get very bad for criminals in the Southern District of Texas."...
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Life jacket donation program launches at Surfside Beach after child’s drowning
A new water safety effort is underway at Surfside Beach following the drowning of a young boy in May. The Surfside community is placing life jackets at beach entrances as part of a program called “Community Floats Together.” The goal is to make U.S. Coast Guard-approved life jack...
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Georgia teen pleads guilty to gun charge for running onto Capitol grounds with loaded shotgun
A Georgia teenager who charged at the U.S. Capitol armed with a loaded shotgun and wearing body armor and camouflage clothing pleaded guilty on Monday to illegally carrying a firearm, court records show....
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Recent fighting with Iran further draws down key US air defense stockpiles, analysis says
Recent fighting with Iran used up more of the U.S. military's already diminished stockpiles of advanced missile interceptors, potentially putting American troops at more risk if hostilities resume, a new analysis says. Shrunken inventories of Patriot and THAAD interceptors may fo...
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2 Texas men sentenced to 11+ years in federal fentanyl trafficking scheme
Two North Texas men have been sentenced to over 11 years in federal prison for operating a drug trafficking conspiracy that distributed thousands of fentanyl-laced counterfeit pills across the Dallas-Fort Worth area....
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Houston’s decades-old program awarding city contracts to minority-owned businesses is ruled unconstitutional
U.S. Judge David Hittner sided with a white couple who sued the city in 2023, claiming their landscaping businesses faced racial discrimination.
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New Texas THC rules to take effect Friday
After months of back-and-forth in court, new THC rules are set to go into effect Friday in Texas.
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Teleprompter operator accused of betting on Trump speeches is out of a job
A White House teleprompter operator who was put on unpaid leave after news reports he had used inside knowledge to make bets about President Donald Trump's speeches on the online prediction market Kalshi is no longer in his post, according to a White House official. The official,...
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The US says it thwarted an Iranian missile attack that ended a brief pause in fighting
Iran launched multiple ballistic missiles at American forces in the Middle East on Tuesday, shattering a brief pause in fighting as mediators tried to get both sides back to negotiations and toward a ceasefire , the U.S. military said. All Iranian missiles were successfully inter...
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'Scared for my life:' Neighbor recounts moment bullet went through Iowa Colony home
Neighbors in Canterra Creek, a community in Iowa Colony, told ABC13 they felt like their backyard had turned into a shooting range.
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eBay agreed to pay nearly $50 million to couple sent cockroaches, bloody pig mask
eBay Inc. agreed to pay almost $50 million to a Massachusetts couple who said former employees of the company targeted them with threats and bizarre anonymous deliveries....
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Houston SNAP enrollment at lowest level recorded in at least 4 years, report shows
A Kinder Institute report called it the fastest drop in SNAP enrollment the Houston-area has seen since at least 2022.
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New details unveiled for interactive exhibit "Star Wars: The Experience" coming 2027 to Philadelphia
Step into the galaxy far, far away to celebrate 50 years of "Star Wars!" New details were just unveiled at San Diego Comic Con about the upcoming exhibit "Star Wars: The Experience" coming to the Franklin Institute in Philadelphia next year!...
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Renting an iPhone? Apple Upgrade offers leasing option amid rising prices
A new Apple program will let you have an iPhone, Mac, or other devices; you just would not own it.
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Elon Musk launches invite-only X Money with a Visa debit card, 6% yield and real-time transfers
Elon Musk's social media company X, formerly known as Twitter, launched its own bank account-like product where users can send money to one another. The service, known as X Money, is not a new bank. X Money is using technology and banking services provided by Cross River Bank, an...
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Texas reports 123 cases of cyclospora with 90 in the Houston area
State health officials have confirmed 123 cases of cyclospora in Texas with 90 of those being reported in the Houston area. Health officials are still working to identify the source of the outbreak. In total, 23 people have been hospitalized. Here is a breakdown of the Houston ar...
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Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson sings with Billie Joe Armstrong, signs new book at San Diego Comic-Con
"It's like Stanley Kubrick meets 'The Evil Dead!' Iron Maiden's Bruce Dickinson details the newest chapter in his graphic novel series, "The Mandrake Project: Year Two."...
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Fort Bend County postpones cadet graduation after state inspection finds documentation, compliance issues
The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement found compliance issues at the Gus George Law Enforcement Academy with student attendance records, required paperwork, and internal checks to ensure the academy was meeting the state’s training requirements....
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New York school pauses plan to deploy humanlike AI robot teacher after backlash
A school district in a rural corner of upstate New York is hitting pause on plans to deploy an AI-powered, humanoid robot in the classroom after state education officials, teachers and local residents raised concerns, including the maker's ties to a company that produces hyper re...
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Hasbro's Ultimate Grogu makes its San Diego Comic-Con debut, plus new 'Doomsday,' LEGO-themed fun
Check out the $600 Ultimate Grogu, which made its San Diego Comic-Con debut alongside "Avengers: Doomsday" and "Star Wars: The Mandalorian and Grogu"-inspired merchandise....
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49ers coach Kyle Shanahan takes blame for the crash that left him with a concussion
San Francisco 49ers coach Kyle Shanahan took the blame for the car crash that left him with a concussion and other injuries, saying he took his eyes off the road to reach for his fallen cell phone before hitting another vehicle. Shanahan crashed into a 21-year-old woman driving i...
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Lawsuit claims US civil rights agency has halted all federal-sector class complaints
A labor union and two female prison employees filed a lawsuit Tuesday accusing a U.S. civil rights agency of unlawfully halting their sexual harassment case as part of wider order to indefinitely suspend proceedings in all federal-sector class claims. The lawsuit claims that the ...
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Galveston County health officials confirm 14 cyclosporiasis cases, 4 other under investigation
On top of the confirmed cases, health officials added that four other cases are currently under investigation.
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College NIL bill includes $25 million 'retention pool' but is that enough to sway Big Ten, SEC?
A reworked Senate bill designed to regulate college sports proposes to more than double the amount of money schools could share with players as part of a flurry of revisions designed to win the support of the Big Ten and Southeastern Conferences. Big Ten commissioner Tony Pettiti...
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NFL starting QB auditions are uncommon, but Browns, Falcons and Vikings camps begin with competition
The quarterback position took even more heat — and hits — than usual last season around the NFL . Ill-timed injuries to Daniel Jones, Patrick Mahomes and Bo Nix left their teams in the lurch. Joe Burrow, Jayden Daniels and Lamar Jackson had trouble staying healthy. Others once ta...
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5 states offer to accept nuclear waste in exchange for help developing nuclear energy
Five states have agreed to accept nuclear waste from around the country in exchange for federal help developing nuclear energy to create thousands of jobs. The states — Tennessee, Louisiana, Oklahoma, Utah and Idaho — all have Republican governors who say they welcome the chance ...
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Houston rapper NFL Cartel Bo identified as suspect in kidnapping case at Cypress home
Houston rapper Warren Brown, known as NFL Cartel Bo, is facing an aggravated kidnapping charge after a welfare check at a northwest Harris County home led deputies to evidence that a woman had been held captive and later escaped, court records and law-enforcement officials said. ...
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City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program ruled unconstitutional
A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.
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Houston opens cooling centers as dangerous heat wave grips Southeast Texas
As another dangerous heat wave settles over Southeast Texas, the City of Houston is opening cooling centers across the city to help residents escape the extreme temperatures. The move comes as heat-related calls to the city’s 3-1-1 line have doubled over the past week. City offic...
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15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had ghost gun: Seattle police
The 15-year-old arrested after a shootout at food festival near Seattle's Space Needle over the weekend was armed with a ghost gun with an extended magazine, police said Tuesday....
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Harris Co. HAZMAT crews respond to 2 large transformers fell off 18-wheeler, Cy-Fair FD says
According to officials, HAZMAT crews responded to the scene after two transformers fell off an 18-wheeler in northwest Harris County.
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Los Angeles Chargers Quarterback Justin Herbert engaged to singer Madison Beer: 'Meet my fiancé'
The Los Angeles Chargers quarterback and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Madison Beer jointly announced their engagement in an Instagram post Tuesday....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 28, 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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Texas hot temperatures: UIL issues new heat safety guidelines for high school athletes, marching bands
The latest move comes after several heat-related tragedies for Texas athletes.
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Texas attorney general race neck and neck, poll finds
A poll released Tuesday found that the race for Texas attorney general is a dead heat.
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Trump officials launch probe of 2 school districts over alleged testosterone vials, kissing exercise
The U.S. Department of Education said Tuesday it was investigating allegations that a high school teacher in the Denver school district required students of the same sex to kiss in front of a class and a district in Washington state displayed vials of testosterone in a Pride mont...
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Judge allows use of police interview in trial for man accused of killing Tupac Shakur
A Nevada judge ruled on Tuesday that the recording of an interview the man accused of killing Tupac Shakur gave to police in 2008 could be used at his upcoming trial. Judge Carli Kierny found that the interview is admissible in Duane “Keffe D” Davis' trial, which is scheduled to ...
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Seattle police say 15-year-old arrested in connection with festival shooting had a ghost gun
The 15-year-old arrested after a shootout at food festival near Seattle’s Space Needle over the weekend was armed with a ghost gun with an extended magazine, police said Tuesday. Police Chief Shon Barnes told a news conference that the weapon was a 9 mm gun from Polymer80 — a now...
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America's top states according to US News & World Report: See where your state ranks
The latest Best States rankings according to the 2026 US News & World Report are in. See which states climbed to the top.
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Abbott leads Hinojosa in latest poll on Texas governor’s race
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott leads his Democratic challenger, state Rep. Gina Hinojosa, in a poll released Tuesday.
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Houston ICE shooting: Statements from 2 witnesses in the van released
Statements from two of the passengers who were taken into custody during the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo claim ICE agents were not in front or behind the vehicle....
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Hello Houston (July 28, 2026)
Today: We learn about the new medical research hub UH Health, U.S. Representative Sylvia Garcia discusses the latest on the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, Houston radio personality Madd Hatta tells us about his new children's book, and more....
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Coy ‘Denver’ Parton, brother of Dolly Parton, dies at 82
Coy "Denver" Parton, who passed away on Thursday, worked for years as a crane operator building bridges, according to his obituary.
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Iran publicly executes 2 men accused of killing police during January protests
Iran publicly hanged two men on Tuesday who were convicted of killing four police officers during nationwide anti-government protests in January, state media reported....
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Universities can use conservative-favored entrance exam as Texas eyes wider use, agency chief says
Texas’ higher education commissioner signaled that the state could expand the use of the conservative-favored Classic Learning Test in public university admissions....
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TribCast: Should we be worried about Dallas?
The Dallas-Fort Worth region is growing as fast as anywhere in the country. But the city of Dallas itself lost residents last year. The TribCast crew speaks with urban affairs reporter Joshua Fechter about the challenges and opportunities for the city. Watch the video above or su...
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Viral TikTok trend leads to 8 arrests in Spring
A group of eight people was arrested after authorities say they trespassed onto an abandoned property in Spring as part of a viral TikTok trend. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, deputies recently responded to Main Street America, a long-closed attract...
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Despite frustration over high prices, Federal Reserve is expected to keep rates unchanged -- for now
Federal Reserve policymakers are losing patience with inflation, but they may not be ready to turn their frustration into action -- not this week anyway. Meeting in Washington Tuesday and Wednesday, the Fed is expected to keep its benchmark interest rate unchanged. Members of the...
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Texas lawmakers question whether multibillion-dollar data center tax break still benefits the state
Thirteen years ago, when Texas created the tax deal for data centers, state lawmakers expected to lose — at most — $14 million in tax revenue in Texas' next 2-year budget cycle. Now, state projections show it could lead to Texas forgoing more than $3 billion in the 2028-29 bienni...
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Woman missing in Grenada not seen returning from swim, police say
Grenada police said Tuesday that Liz Waddell was not seen returning from a swim.
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Talarico leads Paxton by 5 points in new poll of Texas’ U.S. Senate race
The poll found the Austin Democrat with a commanding lead among independents and a surprising edge with non-college-educated voters, who have consistently favored Republicans....
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Body camera video shows missing fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni
Texas Game Wardens released video of a fisherman’s rescue at Lake Tawakoni. The man spent more than three hours in the water after being thrown from his boat....