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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 10, 2026)
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25 years later, a Houston firefighter remembers the brother he lost on 9/11
Kevin Maynard's twin brother, Keithroy Maynard, was one of several people with Houston connections killed in the worst terrorist attack in U.S. history....
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Hello Houston (September 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss what can be done to help make school travel safer for students, look at new data showing misdemeanor marijuana arrests soaring for “HPM in Focus,” and hear a conversation with Motown legend Martha Reeves. Plus, "Current Obsessions."...
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The unsung hero of the Mexican War of Independence
Juan Bautista de las Casas was a soldier who briefly overthrew the Spanish colonial governer in San Antonio de Bexar in 1811. He was considered a hero of the early days of the war for independence from Spain....
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Rocket propulsion company Venus Aerospace opens new test site at Houston Spaceport
Venus, a Houston-based startup, successfully tested a rotating detonation rocket engine in 2024, calling it a major advance in rocket technology. The new testing facility was completed with a $4 million grant from the state government....
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August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern....
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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...
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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.
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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...
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Body camera video offers a rare look inside an immigration raid at a NY factory
The sprawling snack-food factory in upstate New York appeared to be closed when a small army of immigration officers arrived after 9 a.m. Following a brief discussion of whether to force their way inside, a manager opened the front door. Over the next several hours, body cameras ...
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Trump list of US-designated 'foreign terrorist organizations' in Latin America grows to 21
The Trump administration has designated 21 Latin American and Caribbean criminal groups as “foreign terrorist organizations,” with the latest an Ecuadorian group added to the list on Wednesday. The announcement came during the U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio's visit to Colomb...
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Surrogate asks the Supreme Court to intervene over care for a sick baby
A California couple's surrogate who refused to have an abortion is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in a custody dispute over a child born with a heart defect....
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'Survivors survive!': Latest trailer drops for survival thriller 'Whalefall' starring Austin Abrams
It's a race against time to escape the beast's belly. Austin Abrams stars in the upcoming survival thriller "Whalefall," accidentally trapped in the stomach of a whale. Having to rely on childhood lessons and his own instincts, it's a race against the clock before his air runs ou...
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Oscar nominee Wunmi Mosaku narrates National Geographic's new series on Africa
"There's no place like Africa." National Geographic takes a comprehensive look at new animals and new behaviors in its new series "Africa: Earth's Wildest Home." It premieres Oct. 2 on Nat Geo and streams the next day on Disney+ and Hulu....
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Josh Jacobs case: Packers RB pleads no contest to battery stemming from altercation with girlfriend
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend during which she said he threw her to the ground....
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Former Aliso Niguel High School football booster club treasurer accused of stealing more than $400,000 from organization
Investigators said Julie Hanway Molina, the former treasurer, used money for the nonprofit to pay her mortgage and credit card bills.
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Houston Police seeking person seen speaking with victim before deadly South Acres incident
Vinson Lawrence was found deceased inside a vehicle that crashed into a tree early Tuesday morning. Bullet casings were also found at the scene.
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Lindsay Clancy’s lawyer asks the judge to spare her a second trial for killing her children
Lindsay Clancy shouldn’t be tried a second time for killing her three young children because prosecutors don’t have enough evidence, her lawyer told a judge Thursday....
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Seahawks QB Sam Darnold has a muscle injury. His status for Seattle's next game is uncertain
Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold's hip injury appears to be muscle-related, and his status for next week's game at Arizona is as yet undetermined, coach Mike Macdonald said Thursday. Darnold was injured on Seattle's first series of Wednesday night's season-opening game ag...
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On The Red Carpet previews 'Dancing with the Stars' Season 35 and first-ever 'DWTS' Con
Glitter, fringe and Mirrorball dreams! On The Red Carpet has a special look at Season 35 of "Dancing with the Stars" and the first-ever "DWTS" Con.
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Ground stop issued for flights departing to Bush Airport
Flights bound for George Bush Intercontinental Airport were temporarily grounded Thursday afternoon as thunderstorms moved through the area, according to the Federal Aviation Administration . The ground stop is in effect from 1:34 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursday, with a 30% to 60% cha...
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Appeals court cites detention of Japanese Americans in ruling blasting Trump immigration policy
The Trump administration's policy of holding immigrants without a chance for release on bond is illegal and “harkens back to some of the darkest moments in our country's history," including the mass detention of Japanese Americans during World War II, a divided federal appeals co...
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Africa's top health body warns Congo’s Ebola outbreak is rapidly spreading beyond epicenter
The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record in eastern Congo is rapidly spreading beyond its epicenter, Africa’s top health body said Thursday. In recent weeks, new cases and deaths have declined in Ituri province, the outbreak’s epicenter, but risen sharply in neighboring North...
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Young Pentagon survivor reflects on how 9/11 experience inspired her to serve
Many people don't know there was a daycare inside the Pentagon and over 100 children, including infants, survived after being evacuated on 9/11.
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'AHS: 13' trailer: Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson, Evan Peters reprise iconic roles in mega crossover
It's witching season. Jessica Lange, Sarah Paulson and Evan Peters return in the trailer for "American Horror Story: 13," premiering Sept. 24 on FX and Hulu....
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Wall Street week ahead: Federal Reserve decision on interest rates, retail sales update
The Federal Reserve and its interest rate policy will be the main focus for Wall Street this week. The central bank will close out its two-day meeting on Wednesday and could raise its benchmark interest rate in an effort to tame stubbornly high inflation. Wall Street will also ge...
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Charlie Kirk remembered at GOP midterm convention 1 year after shooting death
Thursday marks one year since conservative activist Charlie Kirk was shot and killed at an outdoor speaking engagement at Utah Valley University.
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Celeste Rivas Hernandez's family files wrongful death lawsuit against singer D4vd in teen's killing
The civil lawsuit planned by the family of Celeste Rivas Hernandez against the singer D4vd has been filed, accepted and stamped by the court.
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Remembering the hero search-and-rescue dogs of 9/11, 25 years later
More than 300 dogs took part in the search, rescue and recovery efforts at ground zero following 9/11.
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Smithsonian marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with a display of rare artifacts
Seat belts and a flight attendant call button from the doomed United Airlines Flight 93. A purse filled with keys and a wallet recovered from the World Trade Center site. The telephone that sat on U.S. Solicitor General Ted Olson's desk when his wife, Barbara, called from a hijac...
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Apple executive gives insights on new folding iPhone Duo, emphasizes privacy with Siri AI
Apple executive Kaiann Drance says the company's approach to AI is focusing on "personal context but with privacy at its core," as she sat down to speak about the rollout of the new folding iPhone Duo and other upgrades....
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Houston Chicken Wing Festival bringing full day of food to Buffalo Bayou Park
Chicken wing lovers in Houston are in for a treat as the Houston Chicken Wing Festival prepares to take over Buffalo Bayou Park over the weekend!
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Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 states
The White House claims these individuals were overcharged by the former President Joe Biden's administration for exchange fees.
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Trump wants to send Americans money. Congress and economists don't seem thrilled with the idea
Donald Trump's pitch to send Americans $5,000 checks should Republicans prevail in the November midterms is drawing scorn from some members of Congress — the very people who have constitutional authority over federal spending. Economists and other political observers are voicing ...
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Houston Fire Department names longtime fire leaders as new executive chief, fire marshal
The Houston Fire Department is moving two experienced leaders into new roles, including the woman who made history as the department’s first Black female fire marshal. Marion Spann has been appointed to Executive Chief of Organizational Support, Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz an...
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Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
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Key takeaways from day one of the Republican midterm convention
The two-day convention ends tonight, but not before many other speakers address the event, including Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. NPR's Tamara Keith joined us to break down the events....
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Carney calls Trump’s latest trade measures ‘relatively modest,’ signals restraint
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney signaled Thursday that Canada may hold off on further retaliation against U.S. President Donald Trump’s latest trade measures, calling them “relatively modest” compared to earlier U.S. actions. The comments came two days after Washington escala...
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Get up to 70% off home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals on home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
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Fire in eastern Congo kills at least 26 students at 2 schools
A fire swept through two adjacent schools Thursday in the city of Bukavu in eastern Congo, killing at least 26 students and injuring dozens, the provincial government said. The South Kivu provincial government said in a press release that 19 girls and seven boys were killed, addi...
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Appeals court hands Trump a loss on mail voting as Supreme Court considers his executive order
An appeals court on Thursday upheld a block on President Donald Trump’s executive order limiting mail voting, a decision that comes as the Supreme Court considers the same case and states have already started sending out ballots for the high-stakes midterm elections. The three-ju...
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Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged mail fraud scheme
Nowowiejski is also accused of providing her clients with falsified documents “to make the clients believe immigration authorities were processing their applications.”...
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Kimmel says interview with James Talarico won't air on TV under pressure from the FCC
Late-night host Jimmy Kimmel said the agency that regulates television “threatened” the show and that an interview with James Talarico, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Texas, will not air on television but on YouTube — thus bypassing any control or regulation by the F...
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Sugar Land investing $17.3 million to replace aging fire, EMS fleet
When a fire truck rolls out of a Sugar Land station, firefighters need to know it will be ready for whatever emergency is waiting. But maintaining that readiness comes with a significant price tag — and the city is investing millions of dollars to make sure its fire and EMS fleet...
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Rodeo Houston to break ground on massive new agricultural complex along Highway 288
As Houston gears up for the 2027 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the organization is also preparing to break ground on a major project expected to shape the future of the Rodeo for years to come. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 17 ...
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World Naked Bike Ride rolls back into EaDo Houston on Sept. 12
Cyclists are up to baring it all on the Houston roads in order to promote cyclist safety and vulnerability this weekend for the World Naked Bike Ride.
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Blue Bell releases new White Chocolate Mocha flavor
Blue Bell has a new flavor out inspired by one of your favorite morning beverages.
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Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleads no contest to 2 misdemeanor charges, including battery
Green Bay Packers running back Josh Jacobs pleaded no contest Thursday to misdemeanor charges of battery and criminal damage to property stemming from a May altercation with his girlfriend during which she said he threw her to the ground. Jacobs must pay a $1,000 fine plus court ...
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Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
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Edgar Grospiron quits as 2030 French Alps Olympics chief amid setbacks
Edgar Grospiron, the former moguls Olympic champion, has left the presidency of the 2030 Winter Olympics organizing committee, French organizers said Thursday. Grospiron's decision to step down is the latest setback for organizers of the French Alps Olympics . A replacement was n...
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Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration....
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Texas heat: Magnolia residents asked to conserve water as officials warn Stage 2 drought could be next
Magnolia residents are being asked to cut back on water use as the city’s wells continue running for extended periods.
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Climber dies in fatal fall on Colorado 14er south of Aspen
A 21-member rescue team was dispatched to the remote mountain after nearby hikers witnessed the climber fall and officials determined the injuries were not survivable....
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Aqua Texas customers flood newsroom with complaints after our first report
After we reported on a Richmond homeowner who received a $582 Aqua Texas water bill , the complaints started pouring in. Homeowners from communities across the region contacted us with bills they say are dramatically higher than what they paid in previous years. Among them: a $77...
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Oscar-winning Israeli filmmakers' documentary on Gaza war premieres at Venice Film Festival
Twenty-four Israeli military insiders including intelligence officers and soldiers give insight into the war in Gaza and what they say is the systemic killing of Palestinian civilians in “NAZA,” a documentary that's having its world premiere Thursday at the Venice Film Festival. ...
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Los Angeles police investigating possible break-in at Quentin Tarantino's home
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a possible break-in at a Hollywood Hills home believed to belong to director Quentin Tarantino.
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Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s interview with James Talarico won’t air on ABC, will go to YouTube instead
It's the second time this year a late-night interview with the Texas U.S. Senate candidate has been moved online.
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Home video captures Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of daughter before school
Home video captured a Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of her daughter before school on Sept. 3.