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Polk County crash involving TDCJ van, SUV; 8 taken to hospital
Eight people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash involving an SUV and a van transporting inmates in Polk County, officials say....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 4, 2026)
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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Suspect linked to shootings in Pasadena, New Caney and Houston found dead
A man linked to three shootings across the Houston area was found dead Friday after a police standoff in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department . The suspect, identified as 50-year-old Pedro Gonzales, died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after pol...
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Trump calls Iran conflict 'small potatoes' and says he agrees with Vance that it's not a 'war'
President Donald Trump on Friday said the conflict in Iran is “small potatoes” as he defended Vice President JD Vance for asserting that months of on-and-off attacks in the Middle East are not a “war.” Asked during an Oval Office exchange about Vance’s comments made a day earlier...
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Sketch of suspect accused of attempted kidnapping near elementary school released
HPD said that last month an 8-year-old girl was near Memorial Elementary School when a man in a red car allegedly tried to lure her toward him and showed her his puppy....
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Hello Houston (September 4, 2026)
Today: We learn about food safety, talk with impact speaker Brandon Johnson about how he turned his life lessons into youth mentorship, and we find out how the Houston-based non-profit CanCare provides cancer patients with hope and community....
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Labor Day travel: Texas gas prices jump nearly $1 from last summer
Millions of people are taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend for their final getaway of the summer, but those road trips are going to cost more this year....
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Supreme Court grants Republican emergency appeal on TV ad rates before midterms
The Supreme Court granted an emergency appeal from Republicans in a dispute over campaign ad prices on Friday, clearing a legal roadblock to political parties getting cheaper TV ad time ahead of the midterm elections. The justices halted for now a lower-court ruling in favor of D...
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Street artist Tom Bob turns everyday objects into ephemeral displays of whimsy
He turned a pipe in Lower Manhattan into a colorful snake, and now he has set his sights on a Greenpoint warehouse
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Widespread chop shop investigation leads to recovery of 4 stolen vehicles, 252 parts across Harris County
An investigation into suspected vehicle theft operations in Harris County led to the recovery of four stolen vehicles and 252 stolen parts, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. The HCSO Auto Theft Task Force coordinated search warrants at three locations as detectives...
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Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?
With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict, here is what may happen next.
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Elmo teething toy recalled over choking hazard
The new recall involves Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers which were sold in stores and online between January 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Harris County commissioners will consider a 7.6% property tax increase next week. What to know
In an effort to reduce costs, Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey said he will propose an end to the Holistic Assistance Response Team or HART, a program that deploys unarmed first responders to non-emergency 911 calls....
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Here's what's open and closed on Labor Day 2026
The federal holiday, which falls on Sept. 7 this year, means government offices and banks will be closed.
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What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?
After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children....
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Pipers at Saint Thomas' Episcopal School crowned world champions
The students carried a Texas-sized sound to Scotland, competing against some of the best pipe bands in the world.
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Shop the best 2026 Labor Day sales: From beauty essentials to shoe favorites
Labor Day 2026 shopping spree: Find top deals on beauty, shoes, and more!
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Federal disaster assistance approved for some Texas counties after July floods
At least 19 Texas counties will receive federal funding to repair infrastructure damaged by major July flooding in southwest Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday....
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Law enforcement reminds Texans to stay safe this Labor Day weekend as millions are set to travel
On Thursday, local law enforcement agencies announced that they would be increasing their DWI enforcement over the three-day weekend.
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Records reveal safety complaints, poor maintenance at site of deadly Washington pulp mill disaster
A pulp mill in Washington state where 11 workers died after a chemical tank collapsed in May had a history of safety complaints, poor maintenance and discharges of toxic chemicals, records reviewed by The Associated Press show. State inspectors had planned to visit the plant to i...
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Man hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex in Houston's east side, suspect on the loose, police department says
A man was hospitalized, and a suspect is on the loose after a shooting in east Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Go behind the scenes of The Lion King on Broadway with Faith Musembi, director of NatGeo's 'Lion'
From the savanna to Broadway - join director of National Geographic's "Lion," Faith Musembi, behind the scenes at The Lion King on Broadway.
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Walmart berry recall expands over E. coli contamination risk
The new recall is an expansion of one issued in July with federal health officials saying the affected frozen berries were sold at Walmart stores in multiple states including Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota....
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Child squishy dumpling toys recalled over dangerous water beads, CPSC warns
Two squishy toy recalls warn of water beads that can expand if swallowed, posing potentially life-threatening risks to children.
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Storms cause standing water along Hwy. 290 in northwest Harris County
Afternoon thunderstorms caused areas of puddling and standing water along a Houston interstate Friday. Check out KPRC 2 live radar Traffic cameras near Hwy. 290 at Mueschke Road showed cars driving through standing water along the feeder road and exit ramp. The stormy weather is ...
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Tesal Cybercab: Feds open probe into Elon Musk's steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides
Tesla is facing a probe into the safety of its steering-wheel-free Cybercabs a day after the company run by Elon Musk launched the taxi service with fanfare....
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Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
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Sabalenka, Pegula get through tough tests at US Open, with Williams sisters playing doubles at night
Aryna Sabalenka was finally challenged by the U.S. Open — by her opponent and by the smell of marijuana . Jessica Pegula was tested as well. Both players overcame their troubles to reach the fourth round and keep alive the chances of a third straight meeting on the final weekend....
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Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
Comptroller Don Huffines asked to increase the program's funding so that more families can use taxpayer money to cover private school tuition or homeschooling costs....
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Williams sisters reunite their iconic doubles team, losing narrowly but thrilling the New York crowd
“Welcome to the Williams Show," read one fan's sign in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Friday night, as Venus and Serena Williams took the court for their doubles match, a quarter-century after first facing each other in the 2001 U.S. Open final. A quarter-century of playing pro tennis at...
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College Football Week 1: Texas schools begin 2026 season with huge expectations
Labor Day weekend brings the beginning of the 2026 college football season, and several Texas universities with big expectations are set to kick off their seasons....
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NFL calls on prediction market apps to ban 'objectionable bets'
NFL writes to prediction apps reiterating concern for certain trades
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Knife-wielding man on Brooklyn Bridge cables fatally shot after ignoring orders to drop weapon
Police fatally shot a knife-wielding man walking on the cables of New York City’s Brooklyn Bridge after he ignored orders to drop the weapon, authorities said Friday. The shooting happened when he moved within feet of an officer trying to help him climb down. The shooting at one ...
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Banned Chinese air bag part blamed for death in survivable crash
Another death has been reported from faulty Chinese airbag parts that are now banned in the U.S.
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All eyes turn to federal court in Alabama as SEC tries again to ban former pros from LSU roster
The Southeastern Conference's next - and maybe last - chance to keep players who spent time with NFL teams this summer from being added to LSU's football roster comes in a federal court in Alabama....
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Shooting investigation underway at Burger King in northeast Houston
The Houston Police Department is investigating a shooting at a Burger King in the Denver Harbor community in northeast Houston. Officers responded to the restaurant in the 6200 block of the East Freeway shortly after 10 a.m. Friday, police confirmed. One person was transported to...
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8 people found trapped in rail car near Texas border
Eight people were found trapped inside a rail car near the Texas border this week.
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DOJ expands beef price investigation to Kroger, Costco, Walmart as beef prices soar
Houston-area shoppers who have noticed higher prices at the meat counter could be watching a new development in the federal investigation into the cost of beef. The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its antitrust investigation into beef prices to include eight major retaile...
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Here's how the summer box office blew up and Hollywood got its mojo back
Hollywood has just wrapped up its best summer in a decade and its biggest vibe shift since the pandemic. After years of new-normal ticket sales and regular spells of unease, the summer box office rallied to $4.61 billion in domestic ticket sales between May 1 and Aug. 31, accordi...
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Houston no longer has the tallest building in Texas: 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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Woman found shot multiple times in her car; suspect on the run: Pasadena PD
The victim was found in her vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Pasadena PD. The suspect has not been caught.
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Investigation underway after apparent shooting at Burger King in east Houston
An investigation is underway on Friday morning after at least one person was shot inside the Burger King restaurant.
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Thousands of magnetic wireless power banks recalled over fire, burn hazards
About 32,400 XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks sold exclusively at TJX and Marshalls stores have been recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite....
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Trump administration scrubs data on gender-based bullying from school civil rights survey
The Trump administration this week quietly released an update to a major survey on civil rights in schools that was scrubbed of all data related to nonbinary students or bullying based on gender identity. The numbers come from the Education Department's Civil Rights Data Collecti...
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Houston police release sketch of man accused of asking 8-year-old girl to get in his vehicle
The Houston Police Department has released a police sketch of a man accused of asking an 8-year-old girl to get into his vehicle in the 6200 block of Haskell Street on Aug. 16. According to HPD, the man is described as bald, Black and having tattoos on his face and arms. Man, wom...
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Costco quietly pulls popular member perk seemingly without warning: 'Real bummer for the deals'
Costco members can no longer access this well-known perk that quietly disappeared from the retailer's website.
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Exclusive look at 'Moana' bonus features showing how they created Moana's island home
"Moana" filmmakers reveal how they created Moana's island home in the most unlikely place! The film heads to digital platforms Sept. 8
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Caitlin Clark helps US beat China and 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu 94-61 in women's World Cup opener
Caitlin Clark had 14 points and 11 assists to help the United States beat China, which was led by 7-foot-3 Zhang Ziyu, 94-61 in its women’s basketball World Cup opener Friday. Rhyne Howard also scored 14 points and Jackie Young added 12 for the Americans, who have now won 31 cons...
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end of the year, bringing to a close her seven-plus years at the helm of the league and a stewardship that has been transformative and at times tumultuous....
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Help bring Maggie home: Missing goldendoodle is the best friend of a Richmond boy battling brain cancer
A Richmond family is asking for help finding Maggie, a goldendoodle who went missing Wednesday in Needville. Maggie was with the family near Kunz Road and Reeh Road when, according to the family, a gunshot startled her and she ran away. She was reportedly in the area for a Chevro...
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Labor Day travel: Texas troopers launching weekend traffic crackdown
You’ll notice more cops on Texas roads during Labor Day weekend.
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Ken Paxton omits rental income and mortgages from financial disclosures, obscuring his wealth
Sign up for The Brief , The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. This article is co-published with ProPublica, a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for ProPublica’s Big Story newsletter to rec...
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ICE officer lied about shovel and broom attack before Minnesota shooting, Justice Department alleges
A U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer falsely told investigators he was being attacked with a broom and shovel before he shot and wounded a Venezuelan man during the Minnesota immigration crackdown last winter, according to a federal indictment unsealed Friday. Chris...
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Wall Street week ahead: The market focuses on key inflation updates
Wall Street will get several important updates about inflation this week. On Thursday, the U.S. will release its August report for inflation at the wholesale level, called the Producer Price Index, or the PPI. It provides details on prices for businesses before they pass along th...
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WATCH: ‘Dead’ deer scares Texas deputy in viral video
Sometimes, even the bravest of us can get scared half to death.
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Pancreatic cancer drug may hold promise for lung cancer as well, early study suggests
A breakthrough drug recently approved to treat advanced pancreatic cancer may show promise against lung cancer as well, a new study suggests.
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Feds open probe into Musk's steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides in them
Federal regulators are opening an investigation into whether Tesla’s new steering-wheel-free taxis comply with safety rules, a day after the company began offering rides in the vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said it was looking into whether Tesla was...
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US issues sanctions on Turkish bank that it calls a 'critical financial lifeline' for Iran
The U.S. Treasury announced Friday it has imposed sanctions on a Turkish financial institution as part of its latest effort to sever “critical financial lifelines” for the Iranian government. The actions against Golden Global Yatirim Bankasi Anonim Sirketi come nearly a week afte...
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Former NFL quarterback and commentator Mark Sanchez to plead guilty over fight with truck driver in Indianapolis in 2025.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez will plead guilty following an altercation in Oct. 2025 with a truck driver.
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Exclusive: Misdemeanor marijuana arrests soar under Houston Mayor Whitmire by nearly 1,300%
The revelation comes two months before Houston voters could force the department to deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement.