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Arcola Mayor Fred Burton arrested on multiple charges
Arcola Mayor Fred Anthony Burton has been arrested on several charges, officials confirm.
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House Republicans unveil $95 billion plan for the Iran war, farm aid and elections
House Republicans on Wednesday unveiled a $95 billion package focused on boosting defense, aiding farmers and enacting stricter voter registration rules, a sequel to the massive tax and spending cut bill that President Donald Trump signed into law last year.The 47-page bill, call...
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Police arrest man who threatened to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage
A man who threatened on social media in May to shoot Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage was arrested as concerns grow over the security of politicians following the killing of Ann Widdecombe, a former member of Parliament, London police said Wednesday.The man was arrested Tuesda...
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Arcola Mayor Fred Burton arrested on multiple felonies in Fort Bend County
Arcola Mayor Fred Burton has been arrested and booked into the Fort Bend County jail on five felony charges, according to online records.Burton, 68, is facing multiple charges, including two counts of illegal voting, misuse of official information, tampering with government recor...
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Rescuers are still searching for 3 people after a boat sank in San Francisco Bay, leaving 1 dead
Rescuers were still searching for three people missing after a boat involved in a memorial service sank in the cold waters and strong currents of San Francisco Bay near Alcatraz Island, authorities said Wednesday.One person was plucked from the water by rescue crews but later die...
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CDC nominee says she won't betray science — and also backs Kennedy's actions
The Trump administration's latest nominee to lead the nation' top public health agency drew frustrated reactions from some U.S. senators on Wednesday when they pressed her on whether she would protect the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from political meddling.Dr. Eric...
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Storms disrupt prescriptions? TRICARE members in Greater Houston can refill early through July 25
If severe weather has thrown off your routine in the Houston area — closed roads, pharmacy delays, power outages — TRICARE beneficiaries can temporarily refill certain prescriptions early under an emergency waiver now in effect through July 25, according to the Defense Health Age...
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US expands offensive with daytime strikes against Iran
The U.S. military launched another wave of strikes against Iran on Tuesday, continuing operations that resumed the previous evening. The daytime attacks marked an escalation in the campaign aimed at limiting Iran's ability to disrupt commercial shipping in the Strait of Hormuz....
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ICE should do traffic stops despite recent shootings, Trump says, seeming to oppose new suspension
At least four people in vehicles have been killed during immigration operations since the start of the Trump administration’s mass deportation campaign, including a man in Houston last week....
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The Latest: Todd Blanche faces US Senate for DOJ confirmation hearing
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche is set to confront questions about his brief but turbulent tenure atop the Justice Department during a Senate confirmation hearing Wednesday that will test President Donald Trump’s grip on Republican lawmakers whose support the nominee will ne...
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Pole dancing mishap leads to water damage in multiple apartment units
A Houston woman's pole dancing ended in disaster after the pole hit a fire sprinkler and flooded her and a neighbor's apartment.
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Texas officials are cracking down on ‘illegal birth tourism.’ Here’s what that means
Texas officials have sued a Houston-area postpartum center as well as investigated Rio Grande Valley hospitals over allegations of soliciting foreigners to have babies on U.S. soil....
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Report: Detainees at ICE facility in Texas report frequent beatings and other human rights abuses
Dozens of people held at a sprawling Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Texas say they were either beaten by guards or witnessed others being beaten, according to a new report issued by legal and human rights advocates.The 84-page report issued jointly Wednesday by H...
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Steve Yzerman abruptly steps down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings
Steve Yzerman abruptly stepped down as general manager of the Detroit Red Wings on Wednesday, a stunning midsummer change of a franchise great leaving the job after seven seasons and zero playoff appearances.Yzerman’s resignation to transition to an advisory role to CEO Chris Ili...
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Hot cars can cause squishy toys like NeeDohs to become burn risks
Doctors are renewing a push to warn parents about burn risks from squishy toys like NeeDohs
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Baltics and Poland warn Russia could launch limited military or hybrid provocation against NATO
Lithuania's president said Wednesday that intelligence assessments suggest that Russia is planning potential attacks on critical infrastructure in the Baltic states or Poland.President Gitanas Nausėda said that authorities were monitoring the risk of attacks that could disrupt th...
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Trump: ICE should continue traffic stops after recent shootings, seeming to contradict new policy
President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcement should continue traffic stops after recent fatal shootings, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them....
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DHS says ICE will ensure agents use bodycams in the wake of shootings in Texas, Maine
This comes after the latest order that ICE will not conduct vehicle stops anymore following Texas and Maine shootings.
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Heavy rains keep drenching South Texas after downpours led to dozens of rescues
Slow-moving storms with heavy rain were drenching a large swath of South Texas on Wednesday, a day after downpours washed out roads and farmland and led to dozens of high-water rescues.Warnings of potentially dangerous flash flooding were posted in some areas as the deluge was ex...
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The Latest: Trump says ICE should continue traffic stops despite new policy to halt them
President Donald Trump says Immigration and Customs Enforcementshould continue traffic stops after two deadly shootings within a week, seeming to contradict a new policy to halt them. To remove criminals from the country, “we CANNOT give up one of ICE’s most important and effecti...
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US producer prices drop 0.3% from May to June on lower energy prices, but outlook is cloudy
U.S. wholesale inflation fell from May to June on plunging energy prices, but intensifying hostilities with Iran are clouding the outlook.The Labor Department reported Wednesday that its producer price index — which captures inflation before it reaches consumers — dropped 0.3% fr...
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Iran threatens to halt Mideast energy exports after US reimposes a blockade and intensifies strikes
Days of back-and-forth strikes by the U.S. and Iran across the Middle East have shredded the interim deal to end the conflict and the region could tip back into all-out war....
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Donald Trump endorses 'Pillow Man' Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor
President Donald Trump has endorsed MyPillow founder Mike Lindell for Minnesota governor, praising him as “one of America’s greatest and most hard working Patriots” and giving formal backing to a fellow election denier a day before the Republican president delivers a national add...
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Faint new planet is revealed around a young star after a decade in hiding
Astronomers have discovered a faint, elusive planet orbiting a young star after more than a decade of cosmic hide-and-seek.In an unusual twist, two groups working independently detected the cold gas giant a few days apart late last year using different telescopes. It's the dimmes...
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Mexico begins legal action in U.S. over deaths of nationals in ICE custody
Mexico has launched legal action in the U.S. over the deaths of 17 Mexican nationals in ICE custody or during enforcement operations, following President Claudia Sheinbaum's pledge to step up the country's response....
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Israel's latest strikes kill a dozen people in Gaza, including police officers
Israeli airstrikes have killed at least a dozen people in Gaza over the past two days, local health officials said Wednesday, as strikes continue almost daily despite a months-old ceasefire with Hamas.On Wednesday, three members of a family were killed in central Gaza, Al Aqsa Ho...
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US negotiator Brett McGurk will release a book on the Hamas hostage crisis
A lead U.S. negotiator for the release of hundreds of people captured by Hamas during the Oct. 7, 2023, attacks in Israel will have a book out this fall. The Penguin Random House imprint Crown has scheduled Brett McGurk's “Brink: Inside the Race to Free the October 7 Hostages” fo...
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Blanche to say at Senate confirmation hearing that he is 'restoring trust' in the Justice Department
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche will say at his confirmation hearing Wednesday that he and his team are “restoring trust” in the Justice Department, moving to address complaints from Democrats that he has weaponized the law enforcement institution by pursuing criminal invest...
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The week in politics (July 15, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We break down the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we discuss the state of Houston's environment.
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How new position coach, former NFL center James Ferentz views Texans’ tight ends: ‘Inherited a really good room’
When the Texans hired former NFL offensive lineman James Ferentz as their new tight ends coach, they knew they were tapping into his extensive background and expertise in blocking.Having Ferentz, a 36-year-old former New York Giants assistant offensive line coach who played cente...
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Fort Bend County veterans, military families can receive free monthly food assistance through new partnership
The veterans nonprofit Combined Arms estimates nearly one in four Houston-area veterans faces food insecurity, with demand also increasing among active-duty service members and military families....
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Harris County attorney launches legal effort to close Hawthorn Park landfill after decades of community complaints
A northwest Harris County community that has spent years fighting to close a nearby landfill could be one step closer to seeing it shut down.Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin announced Monday that her office has filed a Notice of Intent to Sue to move the Hawthorn Park Recycling...
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2 Newsletter: More rain this afternoon in Houston area
Good morning, Houston.☀️Let’s get right into some news of the day this morning! More rain is headed to the Houston area this afternoon. On Monday and Tuesday, many of us were caught in the rain during our morning and afternoon commutes. So today, make sure you pack your umbrellas...
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Human rights groups sue over Trump administration's sanctions on ICC for investigations into Israel
Two human rights groups say Trump administration sanctions imposed on the International Criminal Court over its investigations of Israel's war against Hamas in Gaza have illegally impeded their ability to advocate for Palestinians.The organizations say in a lawsuit filed Wednesda...
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Wife recalls terrifying moments after husband nearly sucked out of Ryanair plane
A woman whose husband was nearly sucked out of a Ryanair flight says she and others tried to hold on to him while half of his body was outside the window....
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Biden will publish 'Promise Me, America' memoir after the November midterm elections
Former President Joe Biden will publish a memoir this fall, publisher Little, Brown and Company told The Associated Press.“Promise Me, America,” which Biden says will touch upon everything from the economy to his decision to drop his bid for reelection, is scheduled to come out N...
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Houston weather: Flood threat continues Wednesday with more heavy rain possible - Clone
Houston has picked up several rounds of heavy rain over the past few days as deep tropical moisture combines with a lingering front across Southeast Texas. That setup has kept showers and thunderstorms moving through the area, with some neighborhoods receiving multiple inches of ...
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Top EU official visits Ukraine and pledges continued support against Russia's invasion
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen went to Kyiv on Wednesday to mark Ukraine’s annual Statehood Day, pledging continued military and financial support for the country's independence as it holds out against Russia’s 4-year-old full-scale invasion.Ukraine’s sovereig...
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‘They’re killing me’: Lawyer for Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s brother shares his account of fatal shooting by ICE
Victor Salgado Araujo says he didn’t realize they were being followed by ICE agents until after his brother had been shot, according to his attorney.
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Called to ministry, Latina leaders are reshaping the United Methodist Church in Texas
The Rev. Rosedanny Ortiz, a Puerto Rican pastor now based in Texas, felt alone and uncertain about her future in the ministry after her United Methodist church closed due to COVID-19 complications and she suffered mental health crises.“I had so many mixed feelings, and all this p...
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“ICE is everywhere”: In Houston, fear and grief permeate Latino neighborhoods after fatal shooting
Editor’s note: This story contains profanity.HOUSTON — Not long after 7 a.m. on July 7, Buddy the dog howled.“He has a different bark for everything,” said Clara, who was born almost 55 years ago in Tamaulipas, Mexico, jumped the border into Texas 26 years ago, and has been livin...
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British leader Starmer faces his last question session in Parliament before leaving office next week
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will answer questions from lawmakers in the House of Commons for the last time Wednesday before he leaves office next week.At noon, Starmer will bid farewell to the boisterous weekly Prime Minister’s Questions sessions where he has traded barbs...
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UK unveils plans for social media curfew for older teens - but it's voluntary
The British government announced plans Wednesday to introduce a six-hour social media curfew from midnight for 16- and 17-year-olds — though they will be able to override the proposed default setting.In its latest attempt to reduce the risks of online harm for children, Britain's...
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Confirmed Ebola cases top 2,000 in Congo, including 754 deaths
The confirmed cases of Ebola in Congo have reached 2,011, including 754 deaths, according to government data released overnight in what authorities say is the fastest-growing outbreak on record.A total of 753 people remain in isolation or in hospitals, while 366 have so far recov...
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France’s National Assembly will give final approval to assisted-dying bill after years of debate
France’s National Assembly is set to give final approval Wednesday to a bill allowing adults with incurable illnesses to receive lethal medication, the culmination of years of debate over end-of-life care.The lower house of parliament is widely expected to approve the measure aft...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3112: Creative Editor
Episode: 3112 Donald Barthelme: Creative Editor. Today, a sheriff of an editor.
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Death toll from Bangkok bar fire rises to 32 as 2 more die in hospital
Survivors and family members of victims of a deadly bar fire in Bangkok visited a nearby police station on Wednesday to seek compensation, gather belongings and share statements from the blaze.The fire, which broke out on Sunday night, killed at least 32 people and left more than...
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Former Obama counsel Kathryn Ruemmler to testify in Epstein probe
Kathryn Ruemmler, the former top lawyer at Goldman Sachs who was White House counsel to President Barack Obama, is set to face questioning before a House committee Wednesday about her relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Ruemmler is the latest prominent figure called before the Hous...
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Asian shares rise after rally on Wall Street as data show US inflation slowing
Asian shares mostly rose Wednesday, tracking a rally on Wall Street following a report that showed U.S. inflation was not as bad last month as economists expected. South Korea’s Kospi surged 7.1% to 7,343.37 as prices rebounded from a recent sell-off in semiconductor stocks. Japa...
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Busy wildfire season continues exposing millions in the Midwest and Northeast US to dangerous smoke
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.Over 100 wildfires currently are burning in Canada and winds are carryin...
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Senate holding hearing for Trump's pick to head intelligence agencies after weekslong delay
Jay Clayton, President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s intelligence agencies, is testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, weeks after Trump abruptly delayed his nomination. Republicans and even some Democrats have been eager to quickly confirm Cl...
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Trump will address a defense technology gathering as the Iran war has reduced US weapon stocks
President Donald Trump is headlining a defense summit at the U.S. Army War College on Wednesday, planning to tout major investments in battlefield technology when the war in Iran has reduced the U.S. supply of Tomahawk cruise missiles and Patriot and THAAD interceptors. The gathe...
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Hundreds protest at Houston City Hall as Whitmire says city shared evidence with DA’s office
Residents spoke out Tuesday against ICE operations in Houston and last week’s fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, which is being investigated by the Harris County District Attorney’s Office. Mayor John Whitmire says the city is assisting....
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ESPN's 2026 Sports Humanitarian Awards honors people using power of sports for good
The 12th annual award ceremony celebrated athletes, teams, leagues and members of the sports industry who use the power of the sport to make a positive impact on society and communities....
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Two arrested after Webster collectibles store burglary, Pokémon cards targeted
Webster police arrested two men accused of breaking into a collectibles store last week and stealing thousands of dollars worth of Pokémon cards.
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US reimposes its blockade on Iran after Tehran's attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz
The U.S. military early Wednesday reimposed a blockade on Iranian ports over Tehran’s attacks on ships trying to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, sparking new strikes on nations hosting American forces as an interim deal to end the war further unraveled. Days of retaliatory str...
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Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL's 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game.All-Star MVP Cody Bellinger hit a two-run single ...
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Man dead after shooting on Rolling Creek Drive in Huffman, Harris County sheriff says
A man is now dead after a shooting in Huffman on Tuesday, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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Houston Texans co-founder, senior chair Janice McNair remembered for her legacy of generosity
Janice and her husband Bob moved to Houston in 1960. They raised four children and embarked on a lifelong career of giving back to the community.
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Exclusive: Former employee questions attorney representing men ICE shooting as felony cases proceed
A former employee of Houston immigration attorney Hugo Balderas-Ibarra is raising concerns about his handling of client cases as he faces pending felony charges in Texas and Florida.Balderas-Ibarra represents Víctor Hugo Salgado Araujo and Daniel Tirado Pantoja, the two men who w...