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Fort Bend County approves budget, lower tax rate amid heated meeting as Democrats return to court
Tensions rose between Democrats and Republicans throughout the budget and tax-rate votes, including between interim county judge Daniel Wong and Commissioner Dexter McCoy, who are both vying for the judge position in the upcoming November election. They ultimately approved a 1.2%...
safety
University of Houston investigating ‘concerning’ video with faculty member, talk of child sexual exploitation
A UH spokesperson said the university and the UH police department are aware of a video in which an adjunct faculty member is accused of purchasing child abuse materials....
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New Delhi residents face traffic chaos as India prepares to host BRICS summit
Bad traffic is a fact of life in New Delhi, but it's often at its worst when foreign dignitaries come to town. As India's capital prepares to host a summit of the BRICS grouping of countries this weekend, parts of one of the world’s busiest urban centers have been turned into tig...
business
At Dallas convention, Texas Republicans claim credit for tax cuts, blame Democrats for high prices
DALLAS — Onstage at the GOP midterm convention, Texas Republicans’ message on the economy was split between two tracks. Popular elements of the party’s economic agenda — like new tax breaks for tip earners and workers making overtime — are evidence that President Donald Trump and...
government
Conroe residents tell city council they want Flock cameras gone
The question facing Conroe City Council is do they continue to fund Flock cameras in the 2026-2027 budget or do they let the contract expire at the end of the month?...
government
Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November
President Donald Trump closed out the Republican’s inaugural midterm convention being held in Dallas with a fervent plea to the crowd to vote as if he’s on the ballot in November....
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Marlton, New Jersey woman's serenade to her senior rescue dog becomes viral hit
A Marlton, New Jersey woman's serenade to her senior rescue dog became a viral hit.
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Volpe hits grand slam in return to majors as Yankees sweep Rockies 10-3 to pull closer in AL East
Anthony Volpe hit a grand slam and drove in a career-high five runs during his rousing return to the majors as the New York Yankees beat the Colorado Rockies 10-3 on Thursday night to tighten the AL East race. Luis García Jr. launched an early two-run homer and rookie Spencer Jon...
business
Vance? Rubio? DeSantis? Cruz? Republicans at Dallas convention ponder options for post-Trump leader
As Vice President JD Vance addressed the crowd at the Republican midterm convention, he was interrupted by a fan who shouted “JD 48!” Others joined in, and Vance paused with a smile before cutting them off. “We gotta take care of business this November and then we’ll worry about ...
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Patrol sergeant accused of murdering sheriff’s captain in yearslong romantic dispute over woman they dated
A North Carolina highway patrol sergeant has been indicted in the murder of a sheriff’s captain following a years-long romantic dispute involving a woman both officers dated, according to authorities....
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Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas
Vice President JD Vance was one of the final speakers Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas.
schools
UH faculty member suspended after citizen predator sting, university says
A University of Houston faculty member and graduate student has been suspended after being confronted on campus by a child predator fighting group.
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Former hockey players at University of Michigan sue, say they were sexually abused decades ago
More than a dozen former hockey players are suing the University of Michigan, alleging their coach and other staff were aware of sexual hazing by teammates decades ago....
parks
Former Galena Park ISD employee charged with indecency with a child
The allegation was reported by the family of a teen who “looked to him as a mentor.”
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Original 'Charlie's Angels' star Jaclyn Smith shares the scary side of fame in new memoir
In her new memoir, "I Once Knew a Guy Named Charlie," Jaclyn Smith opens up about the scary side of fame and moments with her friend and fellow angel, Farrah Fawcett-Majors....
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25 years later, Houston man finds World Trade Center ATM receipt from 39 minutes before 9/11 attacks
A small ATM receipt tucked between two books sat untouched for years. The date: Sept. 11, 2001. The time: 8:07 a.m. For Houston native Billy Forney, the receipt captures an ordinary moment just 39 minutes before his life, and the country, changed forever. “It kind of gave me chil...
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Under Trump, census eyes sweeping plan to omit immigrants, race data
The Trump administration is proposing a dramatic overhaul of the once-a-decade U.S. Census head count that could leave out millions of immigrants based on status and key racial and ethnic data, jeopardizing the allocation of resources and the country's voting map. The potential c...
government
Dallas mayor brags about party switch during Republican midterm convention speech
The mayor of Dallas was among the Texas contingent to speak Thursday at the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention.
safety
Houston crash: 3 people injured following crash involving EMS ambulance
Authorities are on the scene following a crash involving an EMS ambulance in Harris County, officials said.
safety
11-year-old dead after e-scooter crash in Katy, authorities say
An 11-year-old child has died after suffering severe injuries in an e-scooter crash on Roesner Road in Katy, authorities said.
safety
Fort Bend County crash: 10-year-old riding E-bike struck by vehicle, airlifted to hospital
A 10-year-old was airlifted to the hospital following a crash in Fort Bend County on Thursday afternoon, officials said.
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Former Chicagoan describes flight diversion on 9/11 to small Canadian town
A former Chicagoan who lived through the ordeal is watching her experience play out on-stage as "Come From Away" opens at the Marriott Theatre in Lincolnshire....
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Elena Rybakina beats Coco Gauff and will play Aryna Sabalenka for the US Open women's title
Aryna Sabalenka realized she was probably going to lose the No. 1 ranking to Elena Rybakina. There wasn’t much she could do about that. The U.S. Open trophy is a different story. Rybakina can only take that away from Sabalenka by winning it on the court Saturday, and the two-time...
safety
11-year-old arrested in fatal shooting of 15-year-old brother
An 11-year-old has been arrested in the fatal shooting of her 15-year-old brother in Oklahoma.
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Texas judge: Alaskan surrogate does not have custody over child she birthed in Dallas
A Texas judge has ruled against an Alaskan surrogate in her bid to obtain custody over a medically fragile baby she birthed in Dallas . According to a Wednesday filing , attorneys for the surrogate McKenna West are now asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after Texas’ unfav...
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Remembering the FDNY chaplain who raced to the twin towers on 9/11 to pray
FDNY Chaplain Father Mychal Judge's legacy began with a selfless act. Here's how friends and colleagues are remembering the priest who raced to the twin towers to pray for others....
schools
Cy-Fair ISD mother charged with hitting her son, threatening to shoot up his school: Court records
According to the allegations, the mom was captured on video hitting her son at least 13 times. Records also show she allegedly had her son wear a dress to embarrass him....
schools
Fort Bend County woman loses $50K in elaborate jury duty scam
A local Fort Bend County school worker had her savings account wiped out after scammers spoofed the Sheriff's Office phone number and threatened her with fake warrants over missed federal jury duty....
schools
Profits over kids? No more graduations to be held at Reliant Stadium
The corporation that operates Reliant Stadium says the venue will no longer host graduation ceremonies for area school districts.
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Alaska surrogate asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene after Texas judge dismisses custody claims
Surrogate McKenna West asked the high court on Wednesday to put a pause on a California court's order stating a newborn boy's genetic parents have parental authority over the child. West fled to Texas to give birth to the child, who has a rare heart defect, despite his genetic pa...
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Republican convention pays tribute to Charlie Kirk one year after his killing
Chants of "Charlie, Charlie" broke out on the second night of President Donald Trump's midterm convention as Republicans paid tribute Thursday to Charlie Kirk, the Turning Point USA leader who was assassinated one year ago. The normally festive and rowdy crowd inside the basketba...
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‘I typed his last words’: Houston FBI employee remembers transcribing Flight 93 passenger’s 911 call
It was only a few minutes of audio , but for Carrie Jackson, the weight of those words has lasted 25 years. Jackson slowly scrolled through the transcript of a 911 call made from United Flight 93 on Sept. 11, 2001. She created that transcript while working for the FBI’s Pittsburg...
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Abbott vows to ban Sharia Law in Texas during Republican convention speech
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott was among the Lone Star State contingent to speak Thursday during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas....
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She’s here! KPRC 2’s Re’Chelle Turner welcomes baby girl
There’s a new little member of the KPRC 2 family! 💕👑 KPRC 2 reporter Re’Chelle Turner and her husband, Faison Echols, are celebrating the arrival of their baby girl, Imani Giselle Echols, who was born Sept. 5, 2026. Turner shared the happy news on social media, calling the day ...
business
Houston-area restaurant adds 3.5% card surcharge as rising costs squeeze business
Rising food prices and operating expenses continue to squeeze restaurants, forcing some businesses to find new ways to offset costs without passing all of those increases directly onto their menu prices....
Local
Harris County paid Flock $1.3M since 2023, Hidalgo has questions
13 Investigates found Harris County has paid Flock $1.3 million since 2023, but the elected officials who approved the contract still have questions.
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Senators from both parties question OpenAI on breach of AI startup Hugging Face
Lawmakers worried about the existential risk posed by new artificial intelligence products demanded information from OpenAI on Thursday with separate queries that underscored growing concerns in Washington about the technology's potential to elude human control. Sen. Josh Hawley,...
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Judge finds TikTok liable for lying about safety standards in Texas lawsuit
A U.S. District Judge has found TikTok liable for lying about its safety standards as part of a lawsuit brought by Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton. The lawsuit, brought forth in January 2025, alleged TikTok deceptively marketed its app as safe for minors, despite regularly show...
safety
Report from ABC13 helps reopen closed case of $29K stolen package
ABC13 reported on a suspect who police said intercepted packages of silver and gold coins in our area worth thousands. Since then, viewers reached out about similar thefts they experienced....
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Hong Kong court sentences 3 Tiananmen vigil organizers to prison in national security case
Three Hong Kong activists who organized annual vigils in remembrance of China’s 1989 Tiananmen Square crackdown were sentenced Friday to about five to seven years in prison in a case that prompted criticism from abroad and is widely seen as a barometer of the city’s eroding freed...
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Houston weather: Scattered showers, storms possible through the weekend
More scattered showers and storms will be possible through the end of the weekend.
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Score big this NFL season: Must-have essentials for the perfect game day bash
Elevate your 2026 NFL game day with these top tips for hosting like a pro
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Cruz calls on Republicans to ‘save America’ during convention speech
Texas U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz was among the Lone Star State contingent that spoke during the second and final night of the Republican midterm convention in Dallas....
safety
Alleged copper thief arrested after being caught on camera dismantling AC units in The Heights
An alleged copper thief was caught on camera dismantling AC units at a business complex in The Heights. Business owners said they were forced to close for days while the AC was out....
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Multigenerational Getaways: Top beach, tour and cruise picks for families to experience together
Grandparents Day is a great reminder to slow down and make memories across generations. Whether you’re planning a weekend escape or a longer holiday, multigenerational travel gives families a chance to reconnect in a relaxed, low‑stress setting. Adults can bond over shared experi...
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University of Houston investigating 'concerning' video involving adjunct faculty member
A “concerning" video involving an adjunct faculty member has the University of Houston investigating.
Local
A piece of Ground Zero finds new home in Houston
A new memorial featuring steel beams from the World Trade Center is now on permanent display in Houston.
schools
Texas Southern University breaks ground on 3 new buildings as part of $1.7B campus plan
Texas Southern University has broken ground on three new buildings as it begins the first phase of a 10-year, $1.7 billion plan to transform its campus. The university held a groundbreaking ceremony Thursday for the Catalyst for Urban Transformation, Health and Wellness Center an...
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Houston lawyer federally indicted in alleged immigration fraud scheme
Houston lawyer Alla Nowowiejski has been federally indicted on mail fraud and false-statement charges connected to immigration and work-visa services. Investigators are seeking additional potential victims....
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‘You started a fight’: Patrick uses convention speech to scold Democrats
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick was among the first Texas speakers Thursday at the second and final night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention.
schools
Dance coach accused of sexually assaulting student, per court documents
A former Galena Park ISD special education aide is behind bars and expected in court on Friday. Court documents allege he sexually assaulted a 15-year-old student....
schools
University of Houston adjunct faculty member on administrative leave, banned from campus amid video investigation
The University of Houston says it has placed an adjunct faculty member on administrative leave and has banned them from returning to campus amid an investigation into a video circulating online. On Thursday, the University of Houston said it was aware of video circulating online ...
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Students with President George W. Bush on 9/11 reflect on the day: 'You could see it on his face'
Students of Emma E. Booker Elementary School in 2001 remember watching President George W. Bush react to 9/11.
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Vice President JD Vance and President Donald Trump deliver keynote address on final day of Republican midterm convention in Dallas, Texas
Republicans gathered in Dallas for the closing day of their 2026 RNC midterm convention.
business
Boling residents meet Amazon leaders over massive data center project
Amazon is moving forward with a massive data center project in Wharton County. Company leaders met with Boling residents Thursday night to answer questions and address concerns about what the development means for the community. Construction is already underway on nearly 3,000 ac...
government
Conroe City Council to debate future of Flock license plate readers
The Conroe City Council is putting the future of its own camera program on the chopping block during Thursday evening's budget discussion.
schools
Here's where – and what – schools are required to teach about 9/11
As 9/11 becomes history for younger Americans, states are taking different approaches to teaching students about the attacks and their lasting impact.
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Prosecutor brought in to lead investigation of Trump foes tells AP that he has resigned his position
An ally of President Donald Trump said Thursday that he has resigned from his post leading a Justice Department investigation into whether former law enforcement and intelligence officials conspired against the Republican president. The departure of Joe diGenova injects instant t...