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Clara Ester, an activist who as a 20-year-old college student rushed to the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.'s side when he was shot, has died. Ester, who died on July 9 at the age of 78, was among a few remaining witnesses to King’s assassination and its immediate aftermath in Memphi...
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Boeing will be allowed to take responsibility for certifying all of its 737 Max and 787 planes starting next week, the Federal Aviation Administration said Friday. The FAA said that after months of review the agency decided that Boeing's final safety checks on its planes are good...
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At least two people have been killed in this week’s flooding in the Texas Hill Country, just a little more than a year after a similar event killed more than 100 people in the region....
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HPD confirmed a person was shot at a car wash in southeast Houston, but did not say what condition they were in.
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A Dallas-area soccer fan is the latest person to contact 2 Helps You after StubHub canceled his World Cup tickets despite purchasing them months in advance.Benjamin Carlson bought tickets through the ticket resale platform in December 2025. He is now the fifth StubHub customer to...
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Another powerful new artificial intelligence model from China took the U.S. tech industry by surprise Friday, the latest sign that Chinese startups that publicly release their “open-source” AI technology are making the California titans of AI sweat. The newest Kimi K3 model from ...
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Howden, previously Gov. Greg Abbott’s legislative director, succeeds Jane Nelson, whose resignation took effect Friday morning.
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Get ready for the 2026 school year with these planners for elementary school, high school, college and for teachers.
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General Mills is recalling more than 735,000 Pillsbury bread rolls after concerns the frozen dough products may contain glass.
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Kerr County officials are expected to provide an update Friday on the county’s response to this week’s flooding.According to a news release, county leaders will hold a news conference at approximately 1 p.m.The update comes after the Kerr County Sheriff’s Office and the Texas Dep...
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NFL coaching great Bill Belichick spent a bumpy debut season at North Carolina trying to blend a roster full of newcomers and adjusting to life in the college ranks.It was a learning experience even for someone with a résumé featuring six Super Bowl titles as a head coach and ran...
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Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make strategy decisions, and former reliever Adam Ottavino said the New York Mets' use of technology helped prompt the move.The tablets have access to vi...
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Records say Maitlin White pleaded guilty to make two donation pages pretending to be the father of Chloe Childress, a Houstonian who died while serving as a counselor at Camp Mystic....
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A popular collector's item is being recalled after federal safety officials discovered a hidden health hazard.
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The Houston Police Department said a man was killed in a moped crash on the southeast side of the city.
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The partner of Johan Sebastián Guerrero, who was killed by an ICE during a traffic stop, spoke out Thursday and spoke about the pain her family is enduring....
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A ghost gun organization has been ordered to pay more than $100 million to a Kentucky family after the death of a teenager who bought a pistol-building kit online from the company....
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The family of a Tennessee death row inmate, whose execution was halted because of problems inserting an IV, has filed a complaint, accusing the doctor of violating ethics after the failed execution in May....
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Houston drivers seeing prices creep up again may find a short-term break at the pump.Now & Forever, a Houston-based, family-owned chain of travel centers and convenience stores, is offering regular unleaded for $2.99 per gallon at two locations through noon Saturday, July 18, acc...
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The Florida woman who created a GoFundMe last year and posed as the family of a Camp Mystic flooding victim has been sentenced to 3 years in prison after accepting a plea deal.Maitlin White, 29, was charged with two counts of online impersonation and court records show she accept...
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More than 30 community organizations and labor groups will hold a press conference Friday to call for citywide participation in an emergency protest Sunday demanding justice for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot and killed by an ICE agent on July 7 in east Houston.The press co...
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After five years of serving ice cream and creating employment opportunities for people with disabilities, Howdy Homemade Ice Cream Katy is preparing to close its doors.Before saying goodbye, the Katy shop is inviting the community to a farewell and fifth anniversary celebration o...
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One of Houston’s most acclaimed dining experiences is proving that resilience can be just as memorable as the meal itself. Hidden Omakase, the Michelin-recommended restaurant known for its creative, vegetable-forward tasting menus, is continuing to welcome guests this summer from...
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Harris County officials identified the victim and suspect from the deadly shooting in northeast Harris County on Rolling Creek Drive.
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The lone survivor of a late-night canoe trip that left a 20-year-old college student dead is now facing criminal charges.
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The Houston born-and-raised filmmaker, known for his iconic production and directing style, is joining a movement to save the Garden Oaks Theater in Independence Heights from being demolished in a matter of days....
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China signaled on Friday that the United States could restore Hong Kong 's preferential privileges, saying Washington confirmed it will not renew an executive order that revoked the city's special trading status. The Commerce Ministry said that the U.S. made commitments on Hong K...
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When the original founders of Hooters took back control of the iconic restaurant chain last year after its corporate bankruptcy, they promised to return it to its roots....
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Big U.S. restaurant chains don't get linked to foodborne illness outbreaks often, but the number of meals they serve causes a lot of concern when contamination of some kind sickens customers.Federal health officials identified iceberg lettuce from Mexico served at Taco Bell locat...
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About 100 buoys that the federal government planned to install as anti-immigration deterrents near Eagle Pass drifted into the Rio Grande, prompting officials to close two key bridges along the U.S.-Mexico border for about three hours, reopening them just after midnight Friday.Ea...
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United Airlines will offer free flight changes for customers who object to the renamed Donald Trump International Airport.
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A strong earthquake struck the southern Mexican Pacific coast on Friday, right on the border with Guatemala, and was felt from Mexico City to El Salvador....
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Police have recovered the body of a woman who was one of three people missing after a boat sank this week in San Francisco Bay.The body was identified as Tondra Madruga, 58, also known as Tondra Miller, the San Francisco medical examiner said Friday.Madruga's body was recovered T...
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Fossil Group plans to close up to 15 stores in 2026 as part of its ongoing turnaround strategy aimed at cutting costs and improving profitability.
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A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today" show host Craig Melvin at NBC's studio in Manhattan.The man was arrested Thursday morning inside 30 Rockefeller Center in Midtown by an officer responding to reports of a disorderly individ...
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President Donald Trump accused Beijing of meddling in the 2020 election.
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Get a first look at the newest Spider-Man merch, right in Peter Parker's hometown of Queens, NYC.
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Sen. Darline Graham has privately expressed interest in running for a full U.S. Senate term after getting appointed as a temporary replacement for her late brother, Lindsey Graham, according to three people familiar with the deliberations.The people, who were not authorized to sp...
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Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley plans to jump back into the Democratic primary for Wisconsin governor after Lt. Gov. Sara Rodriguez abandoned her campaign for the state's top office Friday amid a campaign finance scandal.Crowley will announce his return to the race Satur...
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The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Several Texas organizations have opened donation channels to support flood recovery efforts and pet rescue operations after severe flooding in the Texas Hill Country....
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Before they were rivals, Messi posed with baby Yamal for a charity photo shoot.
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An Israeli strike on a funeral in the Gaza Strip on Friday killed at least seven people and wounded another 22, according to a local hospital.There was no immediate comment from the Israeli military. The Awda Hospital in the Nuseirat refugee camp confirmed the number of casualtie...
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The United States expanded its airstrike campaign against Iran early Friday by hitting more bridges, energy sites and collapsing a tower at a key Iranian port....
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A bridge in Uvalde County has collapsed after high floodwaters overwhelmed the FM 481 crossing, according to an aerial image released by the Texas Department of Public Safety.More dangerous Texas floods expected after at least 2 killed and hundreds of people rescued in high water...
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Target is recalling about 211,000 pairs of kids’ sandals after federal safety regulators warned of a potential choking hazard from the plastic pearls on the shoes that can become detached....
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Andy Burnham was officially declared leader of Britain's governing Labour Party on Friday, promising to bring hope to the British people and purpose to the floundering government as he cleared his final hurdle to take office as prime minister next week....
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Brenda Fricker, who won an Academy Award for her role as Bridget Fagan Brown in the 1989 film "My Left Foot,'' has died. She was 81.
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More than 116,000 Boon toddler step stools sold online have been recalled after officials warned they can tip over, creating a risk of serious injury or death....
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Body camera video was released of the Wilmington, Delaware police shooting that killed 19-year-old Kadir Skinner; his family is calling for charges.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has made his pick for Secretary of State after the current officeholder announced she is stepping down.
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CVS is opening a new, smaller-format store in southeast Houston that puts the focus on pharmacy services rather than retail aisles—an approach the company says is meant to help address a local “pharmacy desert” near the Greater Hobby area. The location, 8503A Gulf Freeway, is CVS...
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Some parts of Texas remained under threat for dangerous flash flooding Friday as other areas saw water levels recede enough for cleanup efforts following days of punishing downpours blamed for the deaths of two people.The National Weather Service issued a flash flood emergency in...
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The Trump administration is reviving a rule that could deny green cards to immigrants who use public benefits.
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Rory McIlroy has done enough to make it to the weekend at Royal Birkdale.He'll have to do much, much more to lift the claret jug.The world No. 2 bounced back with a 3-under 67 in the second round at the British Open on Friday, ensuring he'll make the cut with his score of 1-under...
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The tight timeline to replace former Maine Senate nominee Graham Platner has left Democratic hopefuls scrambling to woo his progressive base while trying to turn the focus from the disgraced oysterman to defeating Republican Sen. Susan Collins in November.It's a delicate balance ...
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Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped for Sunday's big match. The Associated Press has you covered there.Whether you're hoping Argentina will become the first repeat champion sinc...
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Hundreds of people attended the public visitation for Salgado Araujo, whose killing has galvanized much of Houston’s Latino community and prompted national questions over ICE’s use of force....
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Find beauty steals under $50 from the Nordstrom Anniversary Sale 2026's with must-shop early picks.
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Paxton's campaign said he plans to debate after Talarico challenged him to do so, though it did not commit to a specific host.
