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An investigation is underway after at least one person was injured inside a Kroger store on Wednesday afternoon in northwest Harris County following reports of shots fired, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies....
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The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder.Houston agreed to pay Milwaukee $4,227,273 to offset most of McCullers' remaining salary, leaving his cos...
safety
Houston Mayor John Whitmire and the police chief asked the Texas Rangers for an independent investigation into a deadly ICE shooting.
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Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, the attorney representing two of the men who were in the van with Lorenzo Salgado Araujo during a deadly ICE shooting last week, was found guilty of misdemeanor domestic violence battery in Seminole County, Florida on Wednesday, according to court documents....
Local
The MetroNational announced Wednesday that Memorial City Ice Rink will remain open past its original close date July 31.This will provide the community with additional opportunities to enjoy skating, hockey and family programming throughout the fall season.‘Save our rink’: Commun...
parks
Offices, public parks, bars — watch parties popped up at all the usual spots for Wednesday’s semifinal World Cup match. But one was in something of an unusual location: New York’s sprawling Rikers Island correctional facility, better known for its overcrowding and violence than f...
safety
The Harris County Pct. 1 Constable’s Office says there is a heavy law enforcement presence at a Kroger store in Cypress after a reported shooting inside the store.The agency says the store is located in the 20300 block of Cypresswood Drive. The constable’s office says there were ...
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German automaker BMW is recalling three of its hybrid models over concerns about an issue with the starter that could cause it to overheat, even when the car is not running. The recall covers more than 29,000 vehicles in all....
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has confirmed the Texas Rangers will conduct an investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent in Houston.RELATED: Houston community demands action at City Hall, one week after ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Arauj...
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A look at athletes nominated for the 2026 ESPY Awards, plus when the ceremony takes place and how fans can watch the show.
government
The new system will redistribute some park funds from well-to-do neighborhoods to less affluent areas.
parks
Step back into the magic. Selena Gomez, Gregg Sulkin and Jennifer Stone return for the finale season of "Wizards Beyond Waverly Place." Watch the trailer....
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Mel Fisher's Shipwreck Expeditions found the artifact in 50 feet of water off Key West, estimated to be worth up to $100,000.
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Already large clinical trials are testing if certain drugs could prevent or at least delay the disease - and if any of those pan out, doctors will need an easy way to tell who should try them....
safety
A South Carolina woman is facing criminal charges after police said they found her 90-year-old husband suffering from apparent neglect and living in unsanitary conditions during a welfare check....
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A three-month mass trial of hundreds of alleged gang members of MS-13 wrapped up Wednesday in El Salvador, with prosecutors delivering their closing arguments and asking for maximum sentences. The proceedings against 485 members of the international criminal Mara Salvatrucha, or ...
business
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton said Wednesday he has secured a settlement of bankruptcy claims against genetic testing company 23andMe stemming from a 2023 data breach that exposed personal information, including some genetic ancestry data, of 6.9 million customers worldwide.P...
safety
The agency's preliminary report confirmed the driver manually overrode FSD by pressing the accelerator all the way before crashing into a home, killing a woman inside....
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The latest details come as authorities said they found "white crystal-like substance packaged in small plastic bags," according to documents.
government
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir, "Promise Me, America," which he says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection....
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Wednesday that he is rolling out a new screening program for “testosterone deficiency” among troops, calling it necessary to allow them to operate at their "absolute best.”The new screenings will be conducted annually as part of service me...
safety
Heavy smoke from several large wildfires blazing in Canada and Minnesota is expected to engulf large swaths of the Midwest and Northeast U.S. this week, exposing millions of people to dangerous air pollution....
business
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Lee Gilley, the Houston Heights man charged with capital murder in the death of his pregnant wife, Christa Bauer, asked an Italian court to stop his extradition back to Texas, saying he is seeking “protection” for himself and his family.Gilley, 39, fled Texas on May 1 and later a...
government
The complaint to the Texas Secretary of State comes after a Texas Tribune and ProPublica investigation that found Paxton may have been registered to vote at an address in which he no longer lived....
safety
Houston Police Chief Noe Diaz sent a letter, at Mayor John Whitmire’s request, to the Texas Department of Public Safety, requesting such an investigation. The fatal shooting has already prompted local and federal investigations....
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The National Weather Service said a tornado touched down in the northwestern part of San Antonio near Interstate 10. Videos posted on social media showed what appeared to be a small twister....
government
The U.S. Mint has begun producing a new $1 coin bearing President Donald Trump's face to help celebrate America’s 250th birthday, the Treasury Department said Wednesday.The final design for the commemorative coin, being released in the fall, was approved earlier this year by the ...
business
A group of 26 Meta employees has sued the company, claiming it used artificial intelligence systems to select people for layoffs, disproportionately targeting those on medical, parental or family leave....
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How far the golf ball goes has been debated for the last 20 years and distance is likely to be a big concern this week at Royal Birkdale for the British Open, with one twist.It's not how far shots are going in the air. It's what happens when they get on the ground. And with links...
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Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh on Wednesday sought to evade a range of questions from senators on issues such as the impact of AI on inflation, what contacts he has had with President Donald Trump, and how the central bank will determine the persistence of inflation. Warsh has...
business
A Houston man is facing serious federal charges after authorities say he targeted an Atlanta company with explicit, antisemitic death threats.
parks
The move adds another layer of uncertainty to five lawsuits filed by families accusing Camp Mystic operators of failing to protect their children during last year's catastrophic flooding in the Texas Hill Country....
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A Katy man is the latest to reach out to 2 Helps You over StubHub canceling his World Cup experience in Houston after investing thousands in the experience of a lifetime. Dennis Hetu and his family were not only excited to see a World Cup match in his hometown, but also to take i...
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Billionaire Warren Buffett said Wednesday that his decision to cut the Gates Foundation out of his charitable giving is more about believing his three kids are ready to handle giving away his entire fortune than it is about Bill Gates ' ties to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epst...
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Slavery panels were replaced at the President's House site in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania amid a months-long battle with the Trump admin.
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The world has largely viewed the U.S. more favorably than China for years, but those opinions have flipped in Beijing's favor this year, according to a new poll by the Pew Research Center, a remarkable shift driven in part by tensions between the Trump administration and U.S. all...
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The Trump Administration followed through on its pledge to rework and then reinstall panels about slavery at the site of President George Washington's home in Philadelphia.Critics have warned that the new panels replacing the ones exhibited since 2010 whitewash the history of sla...
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A boat carrying about 60 migrants, including women and children, bound for European shores capsized off the coast of eastern Libya in the latest maritime tragedy off the North African country. At least 50 are dead or missing, authorities said. The shipwreck occurred on Tuesday ne...
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"Talent is everywhere, but opportunity isn't." A Houston teen who launched a nonprofit supporting disadvantaged athletes is being honored by ESPN.
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Lionel Messi delivered for his teammates.With one more win, he'll be delivering another World Cup trophy for Argentina.Messi didn't add to his tournament-leading goal total, but the 39-year-old assisted on two late strikes that carried La Albiceleste to another stunning comeback ...
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An Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer on his way home from work is being hailed a hero after he helped rescue a seriously injured driver from a crash in Missouri....
safety
Fred Burton was taken into custody overnight on five charges, which include illegal voting and tampering with government records.
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Parts of South Texas are still dealing with heavy rain and flooding Wednesday, with several counties in South and Central Texas under Flash Flood and Flood warnings....
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A tornado hit part of San Antonio on Wednesday morning.
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Authorities said the suspect was found wearing the same outfit and had the handwritten note and money from the bank.
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The National Hurricane Center has flagged an area to watch in the Gulf of America this weekend.
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Disgraced R&B star R. Kelly has formally asked President Donald Trump to commute his 30-year sentence for sexual misconduct convictions.
safety
Kylian Mbappé had France poised for another run to the World Cup final with a team that seemingly had the offensive firepower to solve Spain's stout defense.Instead, Les Bleus had no answers in a 2-0 semifinal loss at the home of the NFL's Dallas Cowboys on Tuesday in what is pre...
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A tornado touched down in northwest San Antonio Wednesday morning as dangerous storms continued to batter South Texas, leaving behind damage and prompting tornado and flash flood warnings across the region. RELATED: Houston braces for heavy rain, possible floodingVideos shared on...
schools
State Rep. Penny Morales Shaw said increasing school funding and protecting immigrant families should remain top priorities as Texas lawmakers work to address challenges facing children and young adults across the state.Morales Shaw, who represents House District 148 in northwest...
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Norwegian rider Soeren Waerenskjold attacked late and powered to victory in the fastest ever stage of the Tour de France on Wednesday while Tadej Pogačar protected his overall lead on the 11th day of racing.Waerenskjold finished just ahead of Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen and a ho...
safety
Whitmire and the Houston Police Department repeatedly claimed last week the department lacked jurisdiction to investigate, which was disputed by local legal experts....
business
Amazon said Wednesday that the technology company will launch its new satellite internet service Amazon Leo in South Africa in 2027, seemingly pushing ahead of Elon Musk's rival Starlink to win business in Africa's most advanced economy.Amazon, which was founded by Jeff Bezos, sa...
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Visitors to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart's hometown can see the composer — and his dog — in miniature as Salzburg celebrates the 270th anniversary of his birth. But they shouldn't wait too long.The Mozarteum Foundation on Wednesday unveiled 300 gold-colored statuettes of Mozart, which...
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Hong Kong authorities have raided two bookstores and arrested five people on suspicion of selling allegedly seditious publications, local media reported Wednesday, in the latest step targeting independent booksellers.Videos and photos from multiple media outlets showed officers w...
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England and Argentina resume one of the fiercest rivalries in international soccer in the World Cup semifinals on Wednesday. The two teams meet in Atlanta and the winner will play Spain in the final in East Rutherford, New Jersey, on Sunday. “I mean the two shirts are just iconic...
safety
A 16-year-old boy and 15-year-old girl were charged in the killings of five members of an Illinois family in East St. Louis during the weekend, according to police....
library
Houston summers are hot enough without adding more heat to the kitchen. If you’re craving something sweet without turning on the oven, cookbook author Florence Jackson has the perfect dessert: her No-Bake Chocolate Raspberry Tart, also known as the “Husband Tart.”Jackson gave the...
schools
For more than three decades, Kickstart Kids has been making a lasting impact on students across Texas, with Houston serving as the organization’s headquarters. Founded by martial artist, actor, and philanthropist Chuck Norris, the nonprofit was created with a simple but powerful ...
