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ERCOT to survey more than 400 data centers as part of Gov. Abbott’s audit
The agency also provided estimates for new data center projects included in its "Batch Zero" study.
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Hello Houston (September 11, 2026)
Today: We observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11, talk with former FBI agent Christopher Combs, who shares what he witnessed that day, learn about the Houston National Day of Service event taking place at Houston National Cemetery, and more....
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Will Texas data centers lead to more natural gas plants?
ENOUGH is answering your questions about the rapid growth of data centers in Texas — and what it could mean for your community. This time, we’re answering a question from Terry Simpson, a Needville resident who lives near a proposed data center project in Boling, Texas. Simpson w...
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Texas data centers are booming. Who is watching out for homeowners?
The Burnett family says they feel like guinea pigs. Last October, they learned Giga Energy was building a data center 600 feet from their backyard in Brazoria County. The company assured the Burnetts and others noise wouldn’t be an issue when operations began. But when Giga Energ...
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Trump’s $5,000 promise and FCC pressures Kimmel over Talarico interview: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Crews make headway as Ross Fire, 15th largest in Texas’ recorded history, is 76% contained
The Ross Fire broke a few weeks after North Texas drought was classified as minimal. Fort Worth is now in stages of severe drought.
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Houston surgeon and patient mark 25 years since extraordinary 9/11 transplant
Kareena was just six months old and running out of time when the 9/11 terrorist attacks grounded flights across the country. 25 years later, she reflects on the extraordinary gift of life she received that day at Texas Children's Hospital....
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Alexander Zverev reaches the US Open final and awaits Shelton-Tiafoe winner
Alexander Zverev knows what it's like to endure a lengthy wait for a Grand Slam title. Now that it's over for him, he wants to keep the drought going for American men's tennis. Zverev will play for his second major title this year after beating Karen Khachanov 6-3, 7-6 (7), 7-6 (...
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25 years after 9/11, Todd Hill’s story lives on through faith, purpose and hope
Twenty-five years after the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, the memories remain deeply personal for the families who lost loved ones. For Houston attorney and author Holly Little, that loss is her brother, Todd Russell Hill. Todd was 34 years old when he called his mother from...
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VIDEO: New bodycam video shows HPD officers confronting gunman after 3 people shot near Chicken Plus
Houston police have released body camera footage showing the moments officers confronted a man accused of firing a rifle at passing vehicles in northeast Houston before four law enforcement officers opened fire. The shooting happened Aug. 14 around 11 a.m. in the 6200 block of No...
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New sidewalk improvement plan underway in the Heights
New sidewalks will be constructed in the Heights area as part of an $850,000 federal grant received by the Memorial Heights Redevelopment Authority.
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Houston Texans game day forecast: Heat paired with rain chances
Texans fans are popping up tents and firing up the barbecue pits as the Texans take on the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium Sunday at noon. Check out : Texans offense still a mystery heading into 2026 season There’s no rain to worry about Sunday morning, but the tents and misters...
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Man arrested after allegedly dismantling A/C units at Heights-area business
A 49-year-old man was arrested after a repairman reportedly caught him dismantling rooftop air conditioning units and taking copper at a Heights-area business. Pedro Mendez Jr. was arrested after the repairman arrived at Northside Accident Injury Chiropractic to investigate damag...
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Two veterans, two comebacks: Why they’re saying “you’re not done yet”
Sometimes, a comeback starts with one very specific goal. For Mark Ackley, that goal was getting back to doing the things he loved. The U.S. Marine veteran, former athlete and lifelong outdoorsman had spent much of his life staying active. But after battling Stage 3 non-Hodgkin’s...
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Celebrate Rosh Hashanah with traditional favorites at The New York Deli & Bagel Shop Bakery
It’s time to eat, celebrate and wish everyone “Shana Tova!” Or, happy new year. The Jewish holiday of Rosh Hashanah kicks off tonight at sundown, signifying the start of the Jewish new year. Need some traditional foods your whole family will love? New York Bagels & Coffee Shop is...
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Texas SNAP recipients affected by Edouard have until Sept. 21 to apply for replacement benefits
Texans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that lost food during Tropical Strom Edouard now have more time to apply for replacement benefits....
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A.J. Brown heading to injured reserve, will miss at least 4 weeks with ankle injury, AP source says
New England Patriots wide receiver A.J. Brown will be sidelined for a minimum of four weeks because he's being placed on injured reserve with a right ankle injury, a person with knowledge of the move told The Associated Press on Friday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity ...
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25 years after 9/11, 2 Houston-area Marine veterans reflect on service, sacrifice
Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks changed the course of American history, two Houston-area Marine veterans are reflecting on the day that helped shape their military service - and the sacrifices that followed. For Mia Garcia, the timing was especially str...
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Houston Fire Department commemorates 25th Anniversary of 9/11
The Houston Fire Department held a citywide 25th-anniversary remembrance for 9/11, marked by ceremonial bell tolls and dispatch broadcasts across all local stations. A longtime firefighter also shared his experience of the 9/11 aftermath as part of a Texas task force....
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Puppy rescue leads to discovery of sidewalk hazard near school, Little York Fire Department says
First responders rescued fluffy friends taking refuge under a sidewalk, then dug further and found a large void and a potential hazard to pedestrians.
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Driver wanted after woman killed in hit-and-run crash in southwest Houston, HPD says
HPD says that officers found a woman in the median near the intersection of Wilcrest Drive and Bissonnet Street. Officials say that she was taken to an area hospital, where she was pronounced dead....
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Family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez files lawsuit against singer D4vd
The singer's family members and business associates are also named in the suit.
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University of Houston adjunct faculty member banned from campus amid allegations caught on video
A video was reportedly taken on campus involving "discussion of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse materials," according to a UH spokesperson on Thursday....
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Saudi Arabia shuts down major oil pipeline, citing attacks amid fighting in Yemen
Saudi Arabia's Ministry of Energy said Friday that it had shut down a major cross-country oil pipeline after it was attacked the day before.
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CIA releases dozens of presidential daily briefs on bin Laden and al-Qaida before Sept. 11
Dozens of presidential briefing documents declassified Friday detail intelligence government officials had gathered about Osama bin Laden and al-Qaida....
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Katy child, 11, dies after crash while riding e-scooter
An 11-year-old child has died after an e-scooter crash near Katy on Thursday afternoon, authorities say.
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The last non-European to win a men's tennis major says Shelton can end the drought
Ninety Grand Slam tournaments have passed since Andy Roddick defeated Juan Carlos Ferrero in the 2003 final at Flushing Meadows. Since then, no other U.S. male player has managed to win the U.S. Open on home soil or any of the other three majors. Apart from Argentina’s Juan Martí...
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GOP and Democratic officials in Nashville unite over renaming airport for Dolly Parton
In Nashville, Tennessee, the Republican-dominated state government and Democrat-controlled city government are engaged in an ugly battle for control of the city's airport. But there's one thing the two sides can agree on: Nashville International Airport should be renamed to honor...
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Nearly 180,000 children’s light toys recalled over battery ingestion risk
Children’s finger light toys sold on Amazon have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries and death in children.
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Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll
The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
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Woman dies after being hit by car near Houston’s Texas Medical Center
A 72-year-old woman died Friday after being hit by a vehicle near the Texas Medical Center, and the case will be presented to a Harris County grand jury, according to Houston police . The crash happened around 4:40 a.m. in the 7300 block of Fannin Street. Police said the woman wa...
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Kenya's quest to host Africa Recording Academy hub gets boost from Grammy organizers
Kenya’s quest to host an Africa Recording Academy headquarters got a boost Friday when Recording Academy officials said key milestones had been completed, and Kenyan artists will travel to the U.S. next month to get acquainted with the international music business. Academy Presid...
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More storms in Houston this weekend
Saturday and Sunday’s Forecast: Our weather pattern remains consistent. We’ll start our weekend with coastal thunderstorms. In the afternoon storms start to form around the Houston area. By the time we get to the evening the storms come to an end. Here is your live radar. For the...
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‘CODA’ didn’t change Hollywood's attitude about disability. Siân Heder hopes ‘Being Heumann’ can
A line has been running through Siân Heder’s head lately: “What would Judy do?” Heder, the director of the best picture-winning “CODA,” was taking a moment to reflect a few hours before she premiered her new film, “Being Heumann,” at the Toronto International Film Festival. The m...
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Texas extends SNAP replacement deadline for food lost during Tropical Storm Edouard
Texas SNAP recipients affected by Tropical Storm Edouard have additional time to request replacement benefits for food that was lost or destroyed because of the storm. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved extending the re...
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Taylor Townsend and Katerina Siniakova win their first US Open women's doubles title together
Taylor Townsend was tight, not moving well and could sense she was off swinging her racket early in the U.S. Open women's doubles final. “I wanted this really badly, and I knew that I wanted it,” she said. “I felt it in my body and my spirit because I was so nervous.” Partner Kat...
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15-year-old rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in Alaska's Bering Sea
A 15-year-old boy survived on top of an overturned skiff in Alaska’s frigid Bering Sea for roughly two days, losing his older brother and then his cousin to the ocean after the boat capsized while they were out fishing. The teen, identified by a relative as Derek Parker Aghnaanga...
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Suspect wanted, charged with murder in deadly 2023 shooting in Houston's west side, HPD says
Houston police said the suspect, 31-year-old Alexander Funes-Vasquez, remains at large and is charged with murder in connection with a 2023 deadly shooting of a 21-year-old man....
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Man wanted for 2023 Alief shooting
Alexander Funes-Vasquez is said to be charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Edward Josue Valladarez-Vargas.
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Over 2 million bottles of Ricky Joy Sour Crush candy recalled over choking risk
Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said the Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles were sold at various stores including Walmart between January 2023 and May 2026....
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Houston-area graduations are moving away from Reliant Stadium
For years, Houston-area students have celebrated their high school graduations inside Reliant Stadium, creating lasting memories for graduates, families and educators. Beginning with future ceremonies, those events will move to Reliant Arena. The Harris County Sports & Convention...
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10,000-year-old fossilized mastodon tooth found in San Mateo County, California creek
A fossilized Pacific mastodon tooth believed to be at least 10,000 years old was found in “immaculate condition” in a California creek bed, according to local officials....
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Fireman's Hall Museum is home to authentic artifacts from September 11th, 2001
In Philadelphia, Fireman's Hall Museum hosts artifacts from the World Trade Center and the Pentagon, and a memorial to those who lost their lives on 9
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Nashville Airport Authority approves renaming airport in honor of Dolly Parton
The Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority voted unanimously, 6-0, to begin the process of renaming the Nashville International Airport in honor of Dolly Parton....
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After tragedy, a Greek couple welcomes a daughter born from an embryo frozen for 22 years
Out of their darkest moment, a Greek couple managed to make a new start with a baby born this week.
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AHTEST | What’s On My Radar: Norhill, Coyotes & Sidewalks (Oh My!)
Hey there! Happy Monday — and welcome to another little “what’s happening behind the scenes” brain dump! Ha! First of all, you guys are keeping me busy! The number of tips, questions, and “hey, have you seen this?” messages I’m getting is honestly amazing. But I’ve noticed a shif...
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Trump defends proposed $5,000 dividend as 'reward,' says 'growth' will pay for it
President Donald Trump defended his proposal to give Americans a $5,000 "dividend" as a "reward" for voters who he says endured the Biden administration....
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A data center is coming near you. Here’s where to take your questions and complaints
A data center is proposed near your neighborhood. Maybe construction has already started. Maybe you’re worried about noise, water use, pollution, traffic or whether the project could affect your electricity bill. So, who do you call? There isn’t one simple answer. During a discus...
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Data centers are coming to Texas. What could it mean for your electric bill, water and neighborhood?
Most of you use AI. You all likely send emails, scroll social media and stream movies. But all of that digital activity depends on something most people never see: data centers. Now, as Texas prepares for a major expansion of data centers — including larger facilities designed to...
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In Florida's 15th execution this year, man put to death for killing linked to 'Hog Trail Murders'
A Florida man convicted in one of a series of suspected killings that became known as the "Hog Trail Murders" in the 1990s was put to death Thursday, becoming the state's 15th person executed this year....
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Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules
The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
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Federal court rejects Trump order keeping Michigan coal plant open
In a defeat for the Trump administration, a federal court on Friday ruled that the Energy Department exceeded its authority when it forced a Michigan coal-fired power plant to stay open past its scheduled retirement date last year. Energy Secretary Chris Wright had said the 64-ye...
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Kids pajamas sold on Shein found to be flammable, thousands recalled
Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear was recalled because the items pose a risk of serious injuries. The pajama sets were sold on Shein.com between June 2025 and May 2026....
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Senate Republicans finally mobilize with big money for Ken Paxton in Texas
DALLAS — Senate Leadership Fund, the super PAC affiliated with Senate Majority Leader John Thune, is coming off the sidelines in Texas’ U.S. Senate race, placing its first ad buy of the general election in support of Ken Paxton . Texas PAC, a new group connected to SLF, on Friday...
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Some 9/11 families call on Trump to hold Saudis accountable during ground zero memorial ceremony
Some family members of 9/11 victims used the 25th anniversary ceremonies to openly call on the president to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the attacks....
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Diesel prices are hitting record highs at a bad time for many US farmers
The price of diesel is hitting record highs just when many U.S. farmers need it to power combines, tractors and other equipment to harvest two of the nation's largest commodities, soybeans and corn. The spike adds to an already tough year for these farmers , who also faced higher...
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US officials declare an end to record-setting cyclospora outbreak, but its origin is still unknown
The largest cyclospora food poisoning outbreak in U.S. history is over, U.S. health officials said Friday.
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Anthropic says it blocked misuse of its AI that could have supported biological weapons
As AI models grow more powerful, elaborate cyberattacks no longer require sophisticated skills and even lone individuals can create attacks that would not have been possible even a year ago....
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US diesel prices soar past $6 a gallon, deepening strain for hauling everyday goods
Diesel prices in the U.S. has hit yet another record, soaring past $6 a gallon on average as Washington's war with Iran disrupts the world's flow of fuel....