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Man and woman found shot to death at a leasing office in west Houston, HPD says
An investigation is underway after a man and a woman were found shot to death at a leasing office in west Houston on Thursday, according to HPD.
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2 found dead in West Houston apartment management office
An employee and a resident reportedly found the two inside the management office.
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GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse....
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Glen Powell: "The stakes are higher" in 'Chad Powers' season 2
Glen Powell and the cast of "Chad Powers" tease a bigger, more intense Season 2, with higher stakes, deeper storylines. All six episodes are streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
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Neighbors concerned after clothing donation box in Cypress attracts illegal dumping
Cypress neighbors expressed concern after a clothing donation box became a magnet for illegal dumping. The company told ABC13 it is resolving the issue....
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Pennsylvania teen and his mother are charged in the stabbing death of the son's girlfriend
Authorities released police bodycam footage Thursday showing the discovery of a Pennsylvania college student’s body that led to the arrest of her boyfriend, who said in court documents that a “demon” told him to stab her. The boyfriend's mother, meanwhile, is accused of helping h...
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HPD investigating 2 people dead at Mid West Houston apartment complex
Houston police detectives are investigating a possible double homicide at an apartment complex on Ella Lee Lane. Officers got to scene near S Gessner and Westheimer a little after 6:45 p.m. Thursday evening. HPD has not said what happened or how the people died. KPRC has a crew h...
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The U.S. national debt recently hit $40 trillion. What does that mean for you?
The staggering amount is in part the result of defense costs, social programs like Social Security and reduced revenue due to multiple tax cuts.
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Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday rejected the use of the word “war” to describe the U.S. fighting with Iran as he steered clear of predicting that the 6-month-old conflict would be over by November's midterm elections, in which Republicans are trying to hang on to their narrow...
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Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
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Renting by the hour: Recording studio operating in a gated community frustrates neighbors
Residents of a Spring Branch subdivision say a home advertised online as a recording studio has brought late‑night disturbances, safety concerns and police visits, even as the people inside insist they are running a legal business....
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National Geographic's "Everest: The Other Side" documents highly dangerous mountain climb
Can they complete the most dangerous climb on Everest? National Geographic's new documentary "Everest: The Other Side" looks at this attempt by two elite ski mountaineers. It's making the festival rounds and will be in theaters Oct. 30....
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'It's time to heal': Families gather at 'Killing Fields' after sentencing decades in the making
Tim Miller has spent more than half his life fighting for justice for his daughter. Forty-two years later, one of her killers was convicted and sentenced to prison....
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Men arrested, accused of stealing $400,000 in jewelry from pawn shop, records show
Several men are facing criminal charges connected to armed robberies at pawn shops in Houston, according to court documents.
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Trump administration withholding billions in Medicaid funding for Texas hospitals
Texas hospitals began losing millions of dollars a day on Monday after the Trump administration began withholding billions in Medicaid funding.
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Labor Day travel tips for Houstonians heading out this weekend
Houstonians planning to hit the road this Labor Day weekend should plan ahead — and leave early. Doug Shupe, AAA corporate communications manager, said the best strategy is simple. “Best time to leave would be as soon as you wake up, have your coffee and then hit the road early. ...
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US hits Cuba with new sanctions as island's crises multiply
The U.S. government on Thursday slapped new sanctions on Cuba in a fresh push to strangle the island’s economy and deepen its multiple crises. Among those hit with sanctions are Fidel Ernesto Castro, grandson of former President Raúl Castro, and Cuba’s Oil Industry Supply Import ...
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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Telle is currently the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works. “He is a Great...
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Maryland’s top court allows Democratic-backed congressional redistricting measure on November ballot
Maryland voters will get to decide in November on a congressional redistricting amendment being pushed by Democrats as part of a nationwide battle for control of the U.S. House in future elections. The Maryland Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the proposed constitutional amendme...
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'It's not a father's job to solve his daughter's murder': Tim Miller reacts after James Elmore gets 20 years
After 42 years of questions, sleepless nights and relentless searching, Tim Miller finally had the chance to look the man convicted in his daughter’s death directly in the eye, and deliver a message. James Elmore Jr. sentenced to 20 years in Texas Killing Fields murder case “I wi...
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Rain totals: Edouard drops up to 18 inches in Texas; see county list
Preliminary rainfall reports from the National Weather Service show rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Edouard dropped extensive precipitation across Southeast Texas, with radar estimates reaching up to 18 inches in isolated areas. According to the NWS, the storm tracked fro...
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Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject an order by a federal judge that halts it from implementing a new rule regulating mail ballots,...
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Road closures remain in Polk, Liberty, and Hardin Counties amid remnants of Edouard
Officials say water levels are expected to recede Thursday night into Friday morning.
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'Frustrating': Woman says she's finally resolved 2-year fight with FBCTA
Her problem was finally resolved after she told the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority that she had reached out to ABC13 for help with the issue.
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ICE whistleblower warned of 'unprecedented lowering of standards' during hiring spree
A supervisor overseeing background checks warned last year that Immigration and Customs Enforcement was hiring many new officers who had not undergone basic vetting, violating federal rules and putting the agency at risk of misconduct, a newly released whistleblower complaint sho...
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Lockdown lifted at Magnolia schools after teacher reportedly confused thunder as gunshot
The district says there were no gunshots, and no student or employee was threatened.
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1 killed, 4 hurt after car hits pedestrians in parking lot outside Trader Joe's in Los Angeles
Five pedestrians were struck by a car, one fatally, in a parking lot Thursday afternoon in Los Angeles, authorities said.
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ABC13's Athlete of the Week: Flag football team brings pride to South Houston High School community
In ABC13's Athlete of the Week segment, our Joe Gleason spotlights South Houston High School's flag football team that are bringing pride to their community after playing at state a year ago....
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Ex-Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans guilty plea to charges stemming from fight outside hotel
Former Fox Sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial next week stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records filed Thursday. The motion asks Marion County Superior Cour...
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Excavation work to build Trump's triumphal arch to begin over next 2 weeks, Interior secretary says
Excavation work for the construction of President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" will begin over the next two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced....
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S&P gives Houston utility fund negative outlook, warns water and sewer rates could rise
The agency said it changed the city's outlook following changes to how Houston funds its city services.
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Curlfest: A celebration of natural hair, Black beauty and culture
Curley Girl Collective started with group chats about natural hair. Now it brings tens of thousands of hair lovers to Randall's Island in person.
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Missouri court blocks Trump-backed US House map and orders it to be put to a vote
The Missouri Supreme Court has unanimously blocked new congressional districts backed by President Donald Trump from being used in the November election and ordered a statewide vote on whether to uphold or reject the new map. The decision Thursday marks a rare setback for Republi...
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Country music superstar Tim McGraw teams celebrates “The Day Savers”
When something goes wrong at home, there’s usually someone we can count on to show up and fix it. Plumbers, HVAC technicians, electricians and other skilled tradespeople are often the people behind the scenes keeping our homes, businesses and communities running. Now, country mus...
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Jurassic Quest prehistoric family adventure roars into Houston this weekend
Get ready to travel millions of years back in time! Jurassic Quest, North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience, is roaring into Reliant Center this weekend with a prehistoric adventure the whole family can enjoy. From life-sized dinosaurs that move a...
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Meet the cast bringing the hilarious Miss Dee to life in Miss Dee’s Kitchen at the Hobby Center
Get ready for a night of music, comedy and plenty of drama when “Miss Dee’s Kitchen” comes to the Hobby Center this weekend. The musical comedy, written and directed by Katrina Walker, centers around Miss Dee and the colorful characters who find their way into her kitchen. Walker...
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Hiring burst of 162,000 jobs in August puts the focus squarely back on inflation in the US
The U.S. job market rebounded in August as employers added a surprising 162,000 jobs. The unemployment rate stayed at a low 4.1%. The jobs report, issued by the Labor Department Friday, could be good news for President Donald Trump two months before midterm elections in which the...
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Woman hospitalized after medical emergency leads to crash into Cypresswood home
A woman was hospitalized after a medical emergency caused her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into the side of a Cypresswood home. The homeowner Mark Griffis tells KPRC 2 he was lying in bed watching TV when he heard a loud bang and felt the entire house shake. “I saw a ...
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Community rallies to replace 77-year-old woman's windows after her Third Ward home was broken into
A 77-year-old woman whose home was left exposed after eight windows were broken is receiving help from her community, as residents, law enforcement, and local business owners have stepped in to replace them....
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The Trump administration halted a Great Lakes project. Then Whitmer called Trump
An unexplained Trump administration hold on construction of a state-federal project aimed at preventing invasive carp from reaching the Great Lakes was abruptly lifted this week, hours after a call to President Donald Trump by Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. The Army Corps had ha...
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Musk launches steering-wheel-free taxi service in bet riders lose 'no control' fears and hop inside
Elon Musk sent dozens of self-driving Cybercabs without steering wheels or brake pedals onto the streets of Austin, Texas, on Thursday, betting that Americans will overcome their fears of rides with “no control” and hop inside. The rollout of the gold-colored Teslas, which give p...
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.
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Brazil considers reciprocal measures after EU halts imports of Brazilian goods
Brazil's government and the country's exporters of meat, poultry, eggs, honey and other animal products scrambled Thursday after a European Union deadline expired, triggering a suspension of imports over concerns about the use of antibiotics and antimicrobial drugs in livestock. ...
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SEC files suit vs. LSU over school's intent to play pro athletes
The SEC sued LSU, alleging the university is violating the league's First Amendment right of expressive association by ignoring SEC rules that prohibit signing and playing former NFL players....
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Pedestrian shoots, kills man inside car near The Heights
Houston homicide detectives are responding to the 700 block of Cottage Street on Thursday afternoon after a man was fatally shot inside his car. The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. and police said the shooter, a pedestrian, took off running after. Police said the victim is be...
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Dickinson police officer rescues driver from burning vehicle on I-45
A Dickinson police officer rescued a driver from a burning vehicle early Wednesday morning after emergency calls came in about a major crash on Interstate 45. Officer Brown arrived near Exit 19 around 2:56 a.m. and found flames coming from the vehicle’s engine area. As the fire s...
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Trump raises doubts over support for Britain in Falklands dispute with Argentina
U.S. President Donald Trump raised doubts about whether the United States would support Britain in another conflict over the Falkland Islands in an interview with a British broadcaster aired Thursday, injecting new tension into the long-standing dispute over the British-controlle...
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Driver shot inside vehicle during fight with pedestrian in The Heights, HPD says
HPD said there was a fight between a pedestrian and the driver of a grey Honda Civic. At some point during the fight, the pedestrian shot the driver, who then lost control of the car and crashed....
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Magnolia ISD teacher mistakes thunder for gunshot, prompting lockdown, district says
A Magnolia ISD teacher prompted a multi-campus lockdown after mistaking thunder for a gunshot, the district said.
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Justice Department pardon lawyer who says she was fired in dispute over Mel Gibson's gun rights sues
A former Justice Department pardon attorney who says she was fired after she refused to recommend the restoration of actor Mel Gibson's gun rights sued Thursday over her termination, calling it illegal punishment for her unwillingness to grant a “political favor” to a friend of P...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 3, 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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Meet Houston author Hank Schwaeble: From Air Force special agent to award-winning horror writer
Air Force special agent. Lawyer. Pilot. Award-winning horror writer. Hank Schwaeble has quite the résumé. The Houston author has turned his fascinating life experiences into a career writing horror, thrillers and suspense — and he’s a two-time Bram Stoker Award winner. He earned ...
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K9 alert leads to $19,000 cash seizure from Dominican Republic-bound travelers in Philadelphia
A man and a woman traveling Monday from Philadelphia International Airport to the Dominican Republic ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted officers to thousands of dollars of undeclared currency....
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Excavation work on Trump's arch in Washington to begin over next 2 weeks, administration says
The Trump administration said Thursday that excavation work will start over the next two weeks on the site where it plans to build a towering, gilded arch, a project that is facing a lawsuit and that critics say will disrupt historic sightlines in Washington, D.C. The proposed ar...
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2 more beluga whales die at Chicago aquarium, including 1 recently rescued from Canada
Two more beluga whales have died at Chicago's Shedd Aquarium, including one that was rehomed at the facility just weeks earlier as part of an international effort to rescue Canada's last captive whales, the aquarium announced Wednesday. Rain, a 20-year-old female, was the second ...
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Hello Houston (September 3, 2026)
Today: The sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo share how their family has been impacted by the fatal ICE shooting of their father, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones discusses the proposed county budget, and we talk with Tony and Grammy-nominee Orfeh....
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Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
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US Forest Service closing 23 research facilities as part of reorganization under Trump
The U.S. Forest Service is closing 23 research and development stations in more than a dozen states as part of an organizational overhaul under President Donald Trump that is intended to trim costs and concentrate the agency’s resources in Western states, officials said Thursday....
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1 dead after shooting, crash in north Houston on Archer Street
One person is dead after a shooting and a crash in north Houston, officials confirm.
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Thunder mistaken as gunfire prompts emergency response at Magnolia elementary school, officials say
A clap of thunder was mistaken for a gunshot at Willie E. Williams Elementary School in Magnolia, leading to a 911 call and a large law enforcement response around 12:45 p.m., according to Magnolia ISD. The district said the teacher was in an interior room and did not realize a t...