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On Tuesday's show: A member of the Houston Chronicle editorial board explains why it's not enough to simply condemn the racist comments of a GOP political candidate. And we consider how our understanding of postpartum depression and psychosis have changed over the years....
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As Don Huffines settled into his new post this summer as the new Texas comptroller overseeing the state’s finances, he arranged meetings to introduce himself to top level staff and to get to know their work. Often, he was accompanied by his second-in-command. Call him “Mr. Betz,”...
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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. ODESSA — A legislative committee will hear from the Texas Railroad Commission on Tuesday as the agency pr...
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Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after a woman was struck and killed late Monday night on Little York Road. At approximately 10:54 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department responded to the 7901 Little York Road area after r...
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Rhys delivered two speeches for two different shows at the 78th Emmy Awards.
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As Paris emerges from months of oppressive heat, cooler autumn temperatures are welcomed back like a long-lost friend. But images of France's hottest summer remain etched in memories — and in the artwork of illustrator Marina Antonova. Paris is admired worldwide for aesthetic bea...
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Episode: 3408 When Molecules Bump. Today, a historical injustice.
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Brazil’s Supreme Court is in the throes of an unprecedented crisis. Sessions are being canceled . Justices are overruling one another’s decisions. And suspicions of graft, political bias and police interference loom over several of its members ahead of the country's presidential ...
schools
Millions of students every day turn to AI chatbots for help with schoolwork, emotional support and personal advice — often unaware of where their conversations and other personal information end up. How that data is used — and schools' role in protecting it — is a growing concern...
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The technology industry's increasingly urgent warnings about the potential harm of artificial intelligence are slamming into political intransigence in Washington, offering a fresh test of the federal government's willingness and ability to confront what may become a defining iss...
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Bill Gates is warning technology companies and world leaders that they must act now to ensure artificial intelligence combats social inequities rather than deepening disparities — and his foundation is pledging $1 billion to improve access. The Microsoft co-founder made the appea...
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Patrick Mahomes’ surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice. After his first scramble to the end zone got called back by a penalty, the Chiefs quarterback took off again on the next play, sprinting throug...
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See photos of all the 2026 Emmys red carpet arrivals, including the dresses and fashion looks, as the stars celebrated the 78th Emmy Awards.
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So many people seemed to be focused on Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes, and how the two-time MVP's surgically repaired left knee would hold up in Kansas City's season opener against the Broncos, that they forgot all about Kenneth Walker III. The reigning Super Bowl MVP won't b...
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Even with voting already underway, uncertainty about what might come next had been hovering over preparations for this year's midterm elections. The U.S. Supreme Court lifted much of that uncertainty late Monday when it rejected President Donald Trump’s push to have the U.S. Post...
safety
A neighbor’s report of a foul odor coming from a north Houston home led to the discovery of two bodies inside Monday evening. The discovery was made at a home on Downey Street, near Little York Road. Police say responding officers entered the home and found the bodies of the two ...
parks
If you’re heading to Whataburger in the 4500 block of Highway 6, there’s a good chance you’ve noticed the truck sitting just off to the side of the drive-thru window. It’s an unmarked commercial vehicle that appears to have been abandoned in the shopping center parking lot — and ...
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A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years. “It’s exciting to be in this position. You don’t get to do it too many times. We know the ultimate goal,” Judge said as beer and spa...
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New details are emerging about a deadly standoff at a Houston apartment complex, including a violent incident that occurred at the same location just days before. Houston Police say a stabbing suspect and his disabled father were found dead inside their unit at the Garden Oaks Vi...
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Renowned Indigenous Chief Raoni Metuktire is receiving palliative care at home in the Brazilian heartland after being diagnosed with cancer at age 94, his institute said Monday. The Raoni Institute said the cancer diagnosis in the chief's digestive system was confirmed after he w...
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Homeowners in a Montgomery County community are pushing back against a new community-wide internet plan that will eventually add $75 a month to their HOA assessments, with some residents questioning why they should have to pay for a service they say they did not choose. The Woodl...
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The Los Angeles Dodgers clinched their 14th consecutive playoff berth with a 4-1 win over the Cincinnati Reds on Monday night behind Tarik Skubal's seven shutout innings and home runs by Kyle Tucker and Teoscar Hernández. Los Angeles tied the record set by Atlanta from 1991 throu...
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Prince Harry and Meghan's two children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will move to a new school in the United Kingdom due to security concerns.
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Gavin Newsom said he would not run for president in 2028 if Kamala Harris decides to run.
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The Harris County Precinct 3 Constable's Office is changing its procedures after ABC13 began asking questions about how the office informs people they could be evicted soon....
business
A flare with heavy black smoke was spotted in southeast Houston due to a power outage at the chemical plant in the TPC Group Houston Operations facility on Monday afternoon, according to the company....
safety
A third suspect has been arrested and charged in connection with the firebombing of a New Caney Buddhist temple in 2023, according to FBI Houston.
government
The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's mail ballot restrictions for now, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting in the midterm elections already underway....
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FBI Director Kash Patel defended Tuesday a recent policy change to allow some applicants who have engaged in prostitution and bestiality to be considered for employment, insisting that the move was made to enable victims of those acts to apply for a job without fear of automatic ...
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With his kingdom under attack, Saudi Arabia’s crown prince on Tuesday reached out to Egypt for support against Yemen's Houthi rebels who have disrupted key shipping routes, contributing to a spike in the cost of oil around the world. Egypt is unlikely to offer military help to Sa...
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NATO fighter jets shot down a drone that entered Lithuanian airspace overnight, officials said Tuesday, the day after the head of the alliance said strikes close to its territory would only increase its support for Ukraine in the war against Russia's full-scale invasion. Military...
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Who took home television's biggest prizes? Here's the list of winners and nominees for the 78th Primetime Emmy Awards.
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Heat Advisory in effect through 7pm Tuesday : Dangerous heat continues across Southeast Texas. The Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 pm Tuesday due to the threat of heat indices up to 109°. Actual temperatures will climb to the mid-90s. Low rain chances Tuesday and Wednes...
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U.S. stocks slipped Tuesday after oil prices and the bond market cranked up the pressure on Wall Street. The S&P 500 fell 0.4%. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 328 points, or 0.6%, and the Nasdaq composite sank 0.8%. They felt pressure as the yield on the 10-year Treasur...
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A black plume of smoke could be seen in southeast Houston on Monday afternoon after a plant experienced flaring following a power outage, officials say....
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Deputies said they received reports of a driver doing donuts in the parking lot before the vehicle took off, lost control, and crashed.
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From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
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On Monday, the City's Housing and Community Development Department made recommendations for amendments to current agreements, and recommendations for new contracts....
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A red tide bloom near Crystal Beach is prompting Galveston County health officials to urge beachgoers to pay close attention to how they feel — and to be ready to move if something seems off. The bloom’s reach is still being assessed, with the Galveston County Health District als...
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Water Development Board to take action against major water users, including data centers, that have failed to comply with state water-use reporting requirements. Abbott said Monday that some data centers could have committed civil and...
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The Harris County Sheriff's Office has identified the victim who was killed after chasing an apparent armed robbery suspect on Sunday.
parks
What if your next classical music concert came with birdsong, a breeze or the sound of waves? That’s the concept behind Wild Notes Foundation , a Houston-based nonprofit offering free classical music performances in parks and other outdoor settings. Rather than separating music f...
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Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky returned to the Senate on Monday for the first time since June 14.
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Pete Alonso is still chasing his 300th career home run after making his first visit to Citi Field as an opposing player Monday night. He certanly knows how New York Mets fans feel about him, though. They made sure of that — over and over and over again. Alonso went hitless for th...
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A U.S. government watchdog released its first report Monday on the impact of the Iran war , acknowledging the military's advanced weapons shortfalls and offering the first public look at the damage to American aircraft, bases and diplomatic outposts in the Middle East. Much of th...
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A last-ditch Trump administration effort to hunt for noncitizen voters ahead of November's elections is requiring federal employees to misrepresent themselves on voter lookup tools in a way that likely violates state laws, according to a federal whistleblower’s statement released...
safety
The mother of one of two people charged in the firebombing of a Montgomery County Buddhist temple is now facing federal charges herself. FBI Houston Civil Rights agents arrested Gertrude “Trudy” Thompson, 58, on charges including conspiracy to commit arson, use of an explosive, a...
safety
Video shows a speeding driver crashing through a north Fort Worth backyard fence, narrowly missing three young children playing in a pool.
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The elimination of the greenhouse gas emission standards could have sweeping impacts for Texas, which lead the country in carbon emissions from power plants in 2025....
parks
Unusual flaring and black smoke were reported Monday afternoon at the TPC Group Houston Operations facility in Pasadena following a power outage, according to the City of Pasadena. The facility is located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. As of a 4:45 p.m. update, officials said the facil...
schools
Parents at Alief ISD's Hastings High School received a troubling letter from principal Dr. William Price on Monday morning about a 'serious incident'.
government
Some Galveston County Health District employees are anxiously awaiting what happens next after county commissioners approved an agreement that documents show will cut jobs....
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Hunt, an ally of the president, finished a distant third in the Senate Republican primary in Texas earlier this year.
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The Kennedy Center Board of Trustees is planning to propose adding President Donald Trump's name to the facility's exterior in recognition of his saving the building from its "precarious fiscal position."...
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Abbott will pay $385 million after problems at its baby formula factory caused a major shortage.
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“The Pitt” and “Widow's Bay” cleaned up at the Emmy Awards , as expected. But there were a few surprises — like an appearance by Taylor Swift and Sally Field celebrating Canada. Dolly Parton was honored by Reba McEntire, “Home Alone” star Macaulay Culkin mourned his late co-star ...
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The Supreme Court on Monday rejected President Donald Trump's bid to restrict mail ballots for the midterm elections, capping a flurry of last-minute legal action with voting already underway. The decision allows states to continue sending out mail ballots under the same processe...
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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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The Environmental Protection Agency is repealing rules that limit planet-warming greenhouse gas emissions from power plants fueled by coal and natural gas....
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The trade sending Kawhi Leonard back to Toronto is finally complete, with the Raptors and Los Angeles Clippers getting league approval on Monday to close the deal that was agreed to earlier this summer. In the end, the deal was the same as what was agreed to 2 1/2 months ago: Leo...
