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CenterPoint hopes to improve coastal resilience after tropical storm left thousands without power in Galveston
CenterPoint officials said they are using weather stations scattered throughout the island to help figure out how to make their equipment more resilient....
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Man accused of leaving puppy locked in trunk in Channelview field
A man accused of dumping a puppy in a locked trunk in a Channelview field has been arrested, authorities say.
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Suspect identified, charged after violent attack in downtown Houston parking garage
A man is now charged after police say he attacked a woman inside a downtown Houston parking garage last week.According to the Houston Police Department, Sir Felix Stafford-Franklin II, 23, has been charged with aggravated robbery with a deadly weapon and attempted sexual assault ...
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Obamacare rolls shrank dramatically in many states over the past year, new federal data shows
States across the country saw steep drops in the number of people covered by the Affordable Care Act over the past year, with Ohio and Oklahoma each losing nearly one-third of enrollees, according to new federal data that provides the first complete 50-state breakdown of sharp en...
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Cyclosporiasis in Texas: List of foods linked to some outbreaks
A Cyclosporiasis outbreak across the U.S. continues, and Texas is among more than a dozen states that are reporting cases of the parasite that can cause explosive diarrhea....
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Criminal investigation opened in Heights home deed transfer tied to Lee Gilley murder case
A criminal investigation has been opened and law enforcement are back at the home of Lee Gilley and Christa Bauer in the Heights. The development comes after Matthew Jackson & Save A Life Homes LLC filed a deed and claimed ownership rights, while Bauer’s family has said no one sh...
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Brooklyn, New York City girl Kiara Paolasin drowns at Southampton beach on Long Island
Brooklyn, New York City girl Kiara Paolasin drowned at a Southampton beach on Long Island over the holiday weekend.
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Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa accused of fraud in $2.2M scheme
Former college basketball player Kerr Kriisa lied and posed as other people as part of a scheme through which he fraudulently obtained nearly $2.2 million from two victims, according to a federal indictment.A federal grand jury in West Virginia indicted Kriisa last month, and the...
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Garbage truck spills load in Montgomery County, prompting hours-long cleanup
Montgomery County Precinct 3 Commissioner Ritch Wheeler says a garbage truck spilled its load along Player Woods near North Seasons Trace Circle, leaving debris scattered and triggering a significant roadside cleanup effort.Wheeler said the cleanup is expected to take at least th...
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Fire damages multiple units at west Houston apartment complex, firefighter injured
Houston firefighters were called to a fire at an apartment complex in west Houston late Sunday night after reports of flames coming from a third-floor unit at 10901 Meadowglen Lane, according to the Houston Fire Department.HFD responded around 11 p.m. and encountered challenges g...
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Hello Houston (July 6, 2026)
Today: We find out how Houston fared as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discuss Galveston County’s new approved precinct map and what residents are saying about it, learn about Moody Gardens’ new animal resident, and more....
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Trump confirms a helipad is being built on the White House lawn
Another project will be getting underway at the White House with President Trump confirming Monday that a helipad is being built on the south lawn.
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Dallas County blocks release of autopsy report of Afghan asylum seeker who died in ICE custody in March
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died at Parkland Hospital less than 24 hours after being seized outside his home by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents....
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Daughters of the American Revolution restore patriots' graves in New Jersey
These Daughters of the American Revolution are cleaning the graves of patriots to commemorate America 250.
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Fresno, California man Rondy Packard Sr. rescued after 6-day search in remote Pine Flat Lake area
Fresno, California man Rondy Packard Sr. was rescued after a 6-day search in the remote Pine Flat Lake area.
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Lauren Bennett, singer on LMFAO's 'Party Rock Anthem,' dies at 37
Lauren Bennett, the singer featured on LMFAO's hit 2011 dance song "Party Rock Anthem," has died at the age of 37.
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Shampoo recalled over possible harmful bacteria, FDA says
Several lots of Oribe Serene Scalp Densifying Shampoo are being recalled after officials detected bacterial contamination in the product, according to the Food and Drug Administration....
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19 New Jersey deaths linked to extreme heat
Millions of people across the world have been experiencing an unusual and unbearable hot and humid summer as temperatures have impacted various regions since the start of 2026....
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Jonathan Anderson shifts Dior buzz from Taylor Swift’s hidden wedding gown to sculptural couture
Jonathan Anderson arrived at Paris couture week with the fashion world still waiting to see the Dior wedding dress he made for Taylor Swift.On Monday, on the first day, he tried to give it something else to look at.Three days after Swift married NFL star Travis Kelce at New York’...
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How new Texans safety Reed Blankenship is already fitting in as ‘huge piece’ of top defense
Backpedaling smoothly as he followed the motions of safeties coach Stephen Adegoke, Reed Blankenship was in his comfort zone.Although his NFL employer and geographic location have undergone dramatic changes, there’s a constant flow to his game.Since the Texans signed the former P...
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Man charged in repairman’s murder was on bond for three cases at time of Humble shooting
New court records show the suspect charged in the murder of a repairman found dead inside a vacant Houston-area home has a lengthy criminal history and was already out on bond in multiple cases when he was arrested.PREVIOUS: Man charged with murder after repairman found dead insi...
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Disney debuts first trailer for Oasis reunion documentary 'Don't Look Back in Anger'
'It's gonna be chaos." We're getting our first look at the documentary following the reunion of rock sensations, Oasis. See Noel and Liam Gallagher like never before in "Don't Look Back in Anger," in select theaters Sept. 11 and later on Disney+....
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Cruz would get ‘100%’ of votes if nominated to Supreme Court, Trump says
President Donald Trump lauded Texas Sen. Ted Cruz during an Oval Office news conference Monday.
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Trump says he's building a White House helipad for a new, more powerful Marine One
President Donald Trump said Monday that he's building a granite helipad on the White House lawn, insisting that the landing area is needed to accommodate new, more powerful presidential choppers.Confirmation of the project came as construction crews had already begun working on t...
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Daniel Moist charged with third-degree murder after 14-month-old daughter found dead in hot car in Northampton County, Pennsylvania
Daniel Moist was charged with third-degree murder after his 14-month-old daughter was found dead in a hot car in Northampton County, Pennsylvania.
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Flash flood warnings issued for parts of New York City and Northeast as heat wave breaks
Heavy rain and flooding are breaking a heat wave that gripped New York City and much of the Northeast last week.Flash flood warnings were issued Monday for parts of New York, Philadelphia and New Jersey as rounds of storms moved through the area.On Sunday, New York City Mayor Zoh...
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As quake rescue effort winds down, Venezuelans are left alone to recover their dead
When the high-rise where Noel Márquez lived with his family crashed to the ground and burst into flames in Venezuela's twin earthquakes, Márquez, who happened to be at his girlfriend’s apartment, raced home and called out for his mother, grandparents and siblings. Only his 17-yea...
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Lauren Bennett, 'Party Rock Anthem' singer, dies at 36
Singer Lauren Bennett, best known for her vocals on LMFAO's global hit "Party Rock Anthem," has died at 36 years old, her former band revealed.
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Sheriff's office K-9 killed in hit-and-run after being spooked by fireworks
An off-duty sheriff's office K-9 has died after running from fireworks and getting hit by a vehicle.
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Microsoft cuts 4,800 jobs, including many in Xbox division
Microsoft has announced it is cutting 4,800 jobs, including many in its Xbox division. Here's what to know.
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Texas Stock Exchange begins test trades as part of staged rollout
Texas’ challenge to Wall Street has taken another step toward reality.
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Man found shot in pool area of Rosenberg apartment complex, suspect faces murder charge
A 26-year-old man is dead after a reported shooting at an apartment complex on Sunday morning, according to the Rosenberg Police Department.Police responded around 4:30 a.m. to the The Henry at Rosenberg Apartments, located at 3419 Fountains Drive. Authorities said they found the...
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Former Afghan ally who died in ICE custody suffered an allergic reaction, death certificate says
An Afghan national who fought alongside U.S. forces died from an allergic reaction while in the custody of Immigration and Customs Enforcement, one day after he was detained for deportation proceedings, his death certificate shows.Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, suffered “an adver...
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Burglary investigation underway at Fourth Ward home, Houston Police Department says
Houston police said officers responded to a burglary at a home in Fourth Ward, with one suspect inside the home and the homeowners outside with police....
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Man arrested months after puppy found locked in trunk in Channelview field, constable says
A Houston man accused of abandoning a puppy in a locked container in Channelview has been arrested after being sought for months, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.Deontwon Marquise Perry Jr., 21, is charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals. Investig...
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Daniel Wong asks court to confirm he is still interim Fort Bend County judge
Interim Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong is asking a court to reaffirm that he still legally holds his appointed post as the county's chief executive amid a dispute over whether he can remain in the position....
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What to know after FIFA lifts suspension of US star Folarin Balogun
FIFA’s stunning decision to lift the suspension of a star U.S. player has riled the host country's next World Cup opponent, Belgium, and sent soccer fans -- and political leaders -- into a frenzy over the influence President Donald Trump may have had over the extremely rare rulin...
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Daniel Wong sues Fort Bend County attorney to protect judicial appointment, rule of law
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong filed a lawsuit Monday against Fort Bend County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, asking a district court to reaffirm one of the most fundamental principles of constitutional government: that judicial orders remain binding unless modified by a co...
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Trump says World Cup referee's red card call was 'horrible' but insists he left outcome to FIFA
President Donald Trump on Monday took credit for getting FIFA to review a red card issued against the United States’ star forward Folarin Balogun at the World Cup but said he did not demand an outcome.“All I did was ask for a review,” Trump said when asked about it during an unre...
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New York resident sues ICE on free speech grounds over critical email sent to its former head
An upstate New York resident sued U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement for sending federal officers to his house with a warning over an email he sent to the agency's one-time head.David Streever, who is a U.S. citizen, was on a trip to Finland when two officers showed up to h...
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HCU President Robert B. Sloan, Jr. dies at 77 after over two decades of leadership
Sloan had led the Houston-area university for two decades after first taking on the role in 2006. According to the university, Sloan led the institution through the creation of its first doctoral program in Executive Education Leadership and the founding of the Houston Theologica...
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Suspect in custody after taking car with 3 young girls inside in N. Harris County, HCSO says
HCSO said the mother parked, went inside the gas station, and left the car running with her 1-, 3-, and 10-year-old still inside before the suspect took off....
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Moving this summer? Here’s how to avoid costly moving scams in Houston
Summer is the busiest time of year for Americans to move, but consumer advocates say it’s also prime time for moving scams that can cost victims thousands of dollars.According to the Federal Trade Commission, reports of moving fraud increased by 35% in 2025. Victims lost an avera...
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Child injured in alleged road rage crash near Grand Parkway, Harris County Precinct 4 deputies say
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies are investigating a major crash near N. Grand Parkway West and the Tomball Parkway. Authorities say a child was injured in the wreck and was being evaluated by EMS at the scene.According to investigators, the crash may have unfolded aft...
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NATO chief demands allies present credible plans to reach defense spending targets
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte on Monday demanded that the allies put forward “clear, concrete and credible plans” to reach the organization’s spending targets at its annual summit in Ankara.Rutte made the remarks in the Turkish capital come ahead of a two-day summit starting ...
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Multiple families displaced after fire breaks out at west Houston apartment complex, HFD says
Several residents in Houston's Westchase neighborhood are without a home on Monday after a massive fire broke out at an apartment overnight.
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The US Treasury is holding approximately $29.7 billion in matured US Savings bonds- How to see if you have any
The U.S. Department of the Treasury (USDT) is holding some 80 million matured U.S. Savings bonds worth approximately $29.7 billion that have stopped earning interest. What you can do to see if you have unclaimed bonds....
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2 DWI arrests after drivers crash into Precinct 5 patrol units at Katy Freeway closure
Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested after, authorities say, they plowed into Harris County Constable Precinct 5 patrol vehicles during a nighttime closure on the westbound Katy Freeway near Westgreen Boulevard.Deputies with Precinct 5’s Toll Road Division were already on sc...
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Hamas dissolves its government in Gaza to transfer power to a UN-backed committee
The Hamas militant group said Monday it had dissolved its government in Gaza and is preparing to transfer power to a technical committee backed by the United Nations as part of a U.S.-brokered ceasefire deal.Hamas did not say whether it planned to take the crucial step of disarmi...
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Trump administration asks Texas for help providing legal services to immigrant kids facing deportation
Immigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring unaccompanied minors to the state, where it is easier to quickly deport them....
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The Latest: A key hearing in the Charlie Kirk murder case is set to begin
A weeklong preliminary hearing for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk is set to get underway on Monday. Prosecutors will aim to show that they have enough evidence against 23-year-old Tyler Robinson to proceed to a trial. The hearing marks the most sign...
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Trump rings Wall Street's opening bells as he ties his presidency to stock market gains
President Trump gets to ring the opening bells for the New York Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq from the golden confines of the Oval Office, a symbolic act that reflects how he has increasingly tied his presidency to the stock market....
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Former Houston U.S. Rep. Bill Archer dies at 98
The Houston Republican served for three decades in Congress, rising to become chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
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Third Ward hotel fire leaves 2 guests hospitalized, 20 units damaged
A fire broke out at a Houston hotel room, leaving two people hospitalized and causing severe damage to dozens of units, officials report.
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Belgian federation to challenge FIFA's decision to let Folarin Balogun play in World Cup match
The Belgian soccer federation wants explanation from FIFA about a decision to let U.S forward Folarin Balogun play at the World Cup despite getting a red card in his previous game.Belgium takes on the United States later Monday for a spot in the quarterfinals.The Belgian federati...
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Texperts: Food Trucks
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, explores a new Texas law that creates a single statewide health permit for food trucks....
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Harris County carjacking: Suspect allegedly stole vehicle with 3 children inside
A suspect was arrested after they allegedly stole a vehicle with children inside in the Aldine-area, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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How Trump made more than $1 billion on crypto when most of his coin's investors lost money
Even as $TRUMP memecoin investors lost money, Trump reaped the rewards.
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The Latest: Trump will meet with Zelenskyy and Syria’s al-Sharaa during this week’s NATO summit
President Donald Trump plans to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa on Wednesday while attending the NATO summit in Turkey, the White House said. Kyiv is trying to refocus Trump’s attention on the conflict with Moscow and Trump h...