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Ina Yoon stretched her lead at the Women's PGA Championship with a 3-under 69 that put her five strokes up on the second-place pack after another strong South Korean showing Friday.Yoon, who shot a record 63 in the first round at Hazeltine National Golf Club, had two bogeys with ...
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SkyEye13 was over the scene as a tow truck removed a vehicle from a home in northwest Harris County. The house sustained major damage to what appeared to be the garage....
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Wong, the Republican nominee for county judge who was appointed to the role as part of a now-dismissed civil lawsuit, is at odds with the two Democrats on commissioners court who claim his appointment has been invalidated....
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A polygamous sect leader already serving a 50-year federal prison sentence for orchestrating sex involving children was convicted Friday on state child abuse charges after girls were found in an unventilated trailer he was hauling through Arizona.Someone alerted authorities about...
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Lionel Messi, the top scorer in World Cup history, will not start when defending tournament champion and Group J winner Argentina plays Jordan on Saturday night in its last match before the knockout stage. Argentina coach Lionel Scaloni said Friday, two days after Messi's 39th bi...
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In the Houston suburb known as “Katyzuela” for its large Venezuelan population, the help is not stopping.Roughly 50 pallets packed with food, clothing and water are staged and ready to ship to Venezuela after two devastating earthquakes — a 7.2 and a 7.5 magnitude — struck the co...
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Since April, Lisa Coulter had been counting down the days.The sixth-grade teacher from Toronto and her cousin had planned a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Houston to watch their homeland, Cabo Verde, compete in the FIFA Club World Cup.Then, only days before Cabo Verde’s match with Sa...
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Saks Global, the parent company of Neiman Marcus, Saks Fifth Avenue and Bergdorf Goodman, officially emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy Friday with fewer stores, less debt, a more focused strategy to pamper the affluent — and a new name.The company said Friday that the new entity...
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20 students and five teachers accused DPS and Uvalde County of negligence in the delayed response to the deadly 2022 shooting.
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✨The life of a showgirl! ✨ A new Taylor Swift display debuted at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in the "Legends of Rock" exhibit.
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Just weeks after firing its police chief and a lieutenant for what their attorneys called "conduct unbecoming of an officer," Lamar Consolidated ISD has reinstated both employees following appeals....
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An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered his trial judge to resentence him....
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If your ideal Fourth of July includes live music, waterfront views, hometown traditions and a spectacular fireworks finale, Baytown should be on your radar.This year, the city is pulling out all the stops as America celebrates its 250th birthday, transforming Bicentennial Park in...
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According to the Houston Police Department, officers responded to the scene after they received a call about a possible drive-by shooting in the Acres Homes neighborhood....
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President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 100% tax on imports from any country that imposes a tax on digital services from United States companies....
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An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California, but ordered his trial judge to resentence him. A three-judge panel from the California's 2nd District Court of Appeal unanimously issued the decision. “We are disappointed ...
parks
The $1.6 million space-themed outdoor Sugar Land park marks the first all-abilities park funded and built by Fort Bend County. Families in the county, including children with disabilities, can now play in an accessible park....
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Four residents of the Houston area are facing federal charges, accused of flying drones within the boundaries of the Temporary Flight Restriction zone established near the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said.John Alexander Meza, 26, La Porte; Jordan Lee Zale,...
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Four days after a massive fire at a recycling facility broke out, the City of Houston said it is helping foot the bill.
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Satellite images captured the devastating aftermath of the deadly back-to-back earthquakes that struck Venezuela late Wednesday.
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The Houston SPCA issued an urgent call because over 100 orphaned kittens who graduated from its Neonatal Kitten Nursery are in need of foster homes.
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The board also is considering changes to social studies curriculum that would deemphasize world history and focus lessons on Texas and U.S. history.
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A poll worker said two federal officers visited her at a voting location during New York’s primaries to confront her about a social media post she’d written criticizing the ICE officer who fatally shot Renee Good in Minneapolis.Paigelynne Gonyea said the confrontation happened Tu...
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New Mexico's attorney general on Friday opened a criminal investigation to determine whether U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents broke state law by allowing hundreds of thousands of fentanyl pills to reach the streets of Albuquerque. The extraordinary inquiry comes less t...
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Quarterback Brendan Sorsby, permanently ruled ineligible by the NCAA for sports betting, won’t be kick-starting his pro football career in Canada.The CFL said Friday it won’t allow the 22-year-old to sign with any of its teams or be placed on their negotiation lists.Sorsby admitt...
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The Montgomery County Public Health Department says it has received confirmation from the Texas Department of State Health Services of the first case of West Nile Virus in a resident of the county for 2026.The resident diagnosed with the virus is a woman in her 50s and lives in t...
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The latest STAAR results are bringing encouraging news for Houston-area students.Reading scores have reached new regional highs, math achievement continues to recover, and local districts are making meaningful progress following years of pandemic-related learning loss. Still, edu...
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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Houston Broadway Theatre presents Disney’s The Hunchback of Notre Dame, running June 16–July 5 at the Wortham Center’s Cullen Theatre. The musical — with music by Alan Menken and lyrics by Stephen Schwartz — adapts Victor Hugo’s sweeping story into a show about courage, acceptanc...
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Cheryl Reeve is taking a break from her busy WNBA season to head to Knoxville this weekend and be inducted into the Women's Basketball Hall of Fame.She's only the second WNBA coach to enter the Hall of Fame, joining former Houston Comets coach Van Chancellor, who was inducted in ...
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The strikes were announced shortly after President Donald Trump told reporters in the Oval Office that "you're going to find out" if the U.S. will respond....
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Forecast conditions for America’s 250th birthday could be great in some places and soggy in others. Showers and storms are on my radar for the Upper Midwest into the Great Lakes this Fourth of July weekend. Late Morning and Sunset Hour: Along the Gulf Coast, the East Coast and mu...
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The former president of the Boling ISD Board of Trustees has been sentenced for possession of child pornography and sexual exploitation of a child, the Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck announced Friday.Jerry James Svatek Jr. pleaded guilty Dec. 5, 2025.U.S. District Judge Ewi...
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Today: We receive an update on the spread of the New World screwworm, learn about the new podcast series “After the Flood,” break down recent Supreme Court decisions with former U.S. District Judge Vanessa Gilmore, and more....
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A federal appeals court on Friday rejected the Environmental Protection Agency’s attempt to abandon a Biden-era rule that sets tough standards for deadly soot pollution.The unanimous ruling by a three-judge panel is a setback for the Trump administration's deregulatory agenda and...
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Keith Bembry Sims, 33, was charged with manslaughter and failure to stop and render in an accident resulting in the death of a 31-year-old woman, police said....
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Mississippi quarterback Trinidad Chambliss on Friday took issue with first-year LSU coach Lane Kiffin's recent comments that Ole Miss' past embrace of Confederate symbols made recruiting Black players more difficult.“Me, personally, I don’t agree,” said Chambliss, who was coached...
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According to court documents, the suspect was sentenced to 25 years on one count of burglary with intent to commit another felony, with two attempted sexual assault charges dismissed as part of a plea deal....
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The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris County officials from financially supporting nonprofits that assist immigrants in deportation cases. The state is trying to permanently bar such programs....
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HPD said the man was arrested on Wednesday and found that he was involved in a SWAT scene prior, where he allegedly set a home on fire.
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France forward Ousmane Dembélé scored a first-half hat trick, including one off a feed from Kylian Mbappé, to give his team a 3-1 lead over Norway at the World Cup on Friday.Dembélé's goals came in the seventh, 20th and 32nd minutes. It was the first first-half hat trick at the W...
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Here's how Gage & Tollner, the most famous restaurant in Brooklyn honors its historic past without standing still.
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The Texas education board on Friday approved a required reading list for more than 5 million public school students that includes Bible passages, widening conservative efforts to push Christian teachings in U.S. classrooms.The Texas State Board of Education, which is controlled b...
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Happy 626 Day! Disney Animation has announced an all-new short, "Lilo & Scratch," debuting in theaters this November with Disney's upcoming animated feature, Hexed." Stitch may have finally met his match when Lilo brings home a mischievous new cat!...
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Gracie the wandering giraffe was found on Friday afternoon after escaping her owner's ranch in West Texas, authorities said. Recovery efforts to return her home are reportedly underway....
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Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was the target of an anonymous report that police determined was false and that he says forced him to spend a night away from his four-year-old twins.According to Buttigieg, a Michigan State Police officer and a child protective serv...
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In this special presented by Houston Life, the team explores spectacular residences from sophisticated urban high-rises to sprawling family homes in award-winning master-planned communities as well as upscale restaurants, a members-only social club, and the newest innovations in ...
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The planned development would span 170 acres on the west end of Galveston Island with hundreds of housing units, a lagoon pool and lazy river.
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The Mendocino County quake struck within hours of several major earthquakes worldwide -- including activity in Japan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Venezuela -- raising questions about whether the events are connected. We spoke with a seismic expert to get some answers....
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Scottie Scheffler could not convert a 25-foot birdie putt on the 18th hole Friday at the Travelers Championship, narrowly missing out on a chance to join Jim Furyk as the only players in PGA Tour history with two sub-60 rounds.Scheffler had to settle for a 10-under 60 on the soft...
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It was one of the most talked about performances of the night. Now, Stephen Wilson Jr.'s live version of "Gary" from "CMA Fest" has been released as a single....
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KPRC2, the Graham Media Group-owned NBC station in Houston, is seeking an engaging, dynamic, and knowledgeable Meteorologist with a passion for weather forecasting and a keen interest in serving the community. This role is perfect for a weather enthusiast who is not only proficie...
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A new report by a Trump administration commission suggests replacing the idea of separating church and state with the idea of building bridges between them.The assertion — challenging a longstanding concept in American law — comes amid a raft of recommendations in a draft report ...
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Texas City police said officers pronounced a 42-year-old woman dead after she was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. After an investigation, police said a 73-year-old man was charged with murder....
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SkyEye13 was over a crash involving a big rig on Kuykendahl Road that left a pickup truck severely damaged. The drivers' conditions were not immediately known....
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"Surprise! When you changed the past, you created chaos." The "Descendants: Wicked Wonderland" trailer unveils a new villain: Maddox Hatter. ✨🎩✨
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KPRC 2, the Graham Media Group-owned NBC station in Houston, is on the lookout for a hard-charging, dynamic, and enthusiastic Investigative Producer to join our Investigates team. We are committed to elevating local investigative journalism with impact, digging into stories that ...
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The framework agreement was described as a first step toward peace following months of conflict between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah....
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Nearly a year after catastrophic flooding devastated parts of the Texas Hill Country, signs of recovery are everywhere.Homes are being rebuilt. Businesses are reopening. Communities are finding ways to move forward.But for many who lived through the disaster, the memories remain ...
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The National Weather Service warns the dust, expected to reach the Houston area late Sunday or early Monday, could cause allergies and potentially be unhealthy for those with underlying health conditions....
