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Court records shed light on why 30-year-old man reportedly stabbed, killed his father
A man was charged with murder after investigators say he stabbed his 64-year-old father to death at a Harris County home Thursday morning.
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Houston eyes $13M makeover for Telephone Road safety, drainage improvements
The city of Houston is weighing approval of a $13 million project to overhaul Telephone Road, addressing long-standing safety and infrastructure concerns that have made the corridor one of the city’s most dangerous stretches for drivers and pedestrians alike. KPRC 2 has reported ...
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'Our hands are tied:' Appeals court chief justice weighs in on high-profile Texas abortion case
A Texas appeals court chief justice says a nearly 60-year-old legal precedent forced the court to overturn an injunction against a Houston-area midwife at the center of a closely watched test of Texas' abortion laws....
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Family, Houston faith leaders gather to pray for release of final ICE custody witness
Family members and local faith leaders gathered in Houston's East End Friday morning to pray for the release of Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo, who remains in ICE custody after witnessing federal agents shoot and kill his brother last month....
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Tampa Bay Rays set for new $2.3B stadium project after county and city approve financing plan
The Tampa Bay Rays got county approval Friday on a financing plan that will allow them to build a new stadium, a day after city officials approved their part for the $2.3 billion ballpark project that will replace the domed Tropicana Field. The Hillsborough County Commission vote...
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Trial begins Monday for man accused of helping dispose of 2 bodies in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders
Trial begins Monday for James Elmore, a man accused of helping the longtime suspect in the “Texas Killing Fields” murders conceal two bodies. James Elmore was charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence. He was also charged with possession of child pornography in April....
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Texas lawmaker wants oil regulators to explain why they ended public comment at meetings
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. ODESSA — A bipartisan pair of Texas lawmakers say they are concerned about the Texas Railroad Commission’...
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'I am an innocent man': Jerry Sandusky speaks from prison ahead of court hearing | EXCLUSIVE
Sandusky spoke exclusively with Investigative Reporter Chad Pradelli by phone from state prison in Somerset County.
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ICE plans to purchase robot dogs
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) is looking to spend up to $2 million on robot dogs, according to a federal procurement notice.
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No. 1 Aryna Sabalenka shrugs off her recent struggles as she seeks a third straight US Open title
Aryna Sabalenka has appeared to be having fun everywhere but the tennis court lately. Her Instagram account is filled with photos where she is fashionably dressed in beautiful settings, or lounging in a bikini in relaxing ones. Life looks great. On the court, it's as bad as it's ...
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New Pasadena entertainment district plans in the works, city leaders say
It comes after approval of a $370,000 contract by the economic development corporation board on Thursday night.
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Why 1.2 million Texans are on the voter ‘suspense’ list and how to fix it
About 1.2 million Texas voters have been placed on the state’s “suspense" list with early voting in the 2026 midterm elections less than two months away....
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Freeway closures throughout Houston area this weekend could impact drivers
Closures on the Katy Freeway heading into downtown and on IH-69 southbound could impact traffic this weekend around the Houston area.
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Avs defenseman Makar signs $163.2M, 8-year extension, making him highest paid player in NHL history
Cale Makar and the Colorado Avalanche agreed to a $163.2 million, eight-year extension on Friday that will make him the highest paid player in league history. The deal was confirmed by a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condit...
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Big rig crash on I-80 near CA-NV border leaves truck hanging off bridge, CHP says
A solo collision on Interstate 80 left a tractor-trailer truck hanging off the side of a bridge near the California-Nevada border Friday morning and has caused major traffic delays....
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2 LaGuardia air traffic controllers left work an hour early before deadly crash, AP source says
Two air traffic controllers could be fired for leaving the tower at New York's LaGuardia Airport about an hour early on the night that an Air Canada jet smashed into a fire truck crossing the runway, killing both pilots, according to a government official familiar with the invest...
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SpaceX recovers Starship from the Indian Ocean a month after launch and is shipping it back to Texas
SpaceX has pulled off its biggest salvage operation yet, recovering its most recently launched Starship from the Indian Ocean. Elon Musk’s company is now in the process of shipping Starship back to its home base in Texas, a trip expected to take several months. SpaceX shared pict...
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Miss USA 2026 winner Justus Kelley makes history as 1st mother, married woman to win pageant
We have a new Miss USA, and she is making history. Justus Kelley, 31, is the first mom and married woman to win the pageant.
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FBI no longer treating an applicant's experience with prostitution as automatic bar against hiring
The FBI is dropping a categorical hiring ban on applicants who have had sexual encounters with prostitutes and will instead consider in a more holistic manner at least some candidates who have engaged in the practice in the past, according to people familiar with the matter. The ...
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Man City overrun Palace to stay perfect in the Premier League
Rayan Cherki scored two goals in five minutes and Erling Haaland also got a brace as Manchester City won at Crystal Palace 4-1 to maintain its perfect start to the Premier League on Friday. Haaland, the league top goal-scorer last season, opened his account after 17 minutes with ...
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South Texas congressional poll gives Democrats edge in three key districts
A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democrats leading in three closely watched South Texas congressional races.
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Disney+ secures global Pokémon deal, unveils stop-motion series 'Pokémon Tales' for 2027
Ready to see Pokémon like never before? Find out how Aardman's new stop-motion series "Pokémon Tales: The Misadventures of Sirfetch'd & Pichu" and the classic "Pokémon the Series: The Beginning" are heading to Disney+ and Disney XD in a major global deal!...
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East Bernard to honor head football coach and wife at season opener, 2 weeks after their deaths
The East Bernard Brahmas are taking on Sweeny Friday night in the season home opener. But alongside the game, the team and community will honor the lives of former head coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, Brandy. The two died on Saturday, Aug. 15, after a crash in Wharton County. ...
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Canadian council considers changing street named after Trump to Taco Avenue
A Canadian city council is considering renaming a street named after US President Donald Trump to “Obama Avenue” or “Taco Avenue.”
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SWAT teams respond to warrant service at north Harris County home, HCSO says
The Harris County Sheriff's Office confirmed that a SWAT team was responding to a warrant service at a home in north Harris County on Friday afternoon....
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American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes
New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network....
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Nashville International Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton.
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Government, opponents of Big Bend border wall project agree to pause
The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.
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National Park Service backs Trump's arch, despite its impact on Washington's sightline
A new National Park Service report backs President Donald Trump’s proposed arch, despite what it says are adverse effects to the sightline between a host of iconic landmarks in Washington, including the Washington Monument and Lincoln and Jefferson memorials. The report released ...
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Far-right British provocateur Milo Yiannopoulos arrested by US immigration enforcement
U.S. Immigration officials arrested controversial British far-right commentator Milo Yiannopoulos on Thursday in New Orleans, according to the Department of Homeland Security. Immigration officials announced on Friday that Yiannopoulos was arrested at Louis Armstrong New Orleans ...
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Former HPD Officer Gerald Goines pleads guilty to federal charges in connection with deadly Harding Street raid, US Attorney says
Former HPD Officer Gerald Goines pled guilty to federal charges in connection with the deadly Harding Street raid, the U.S. Attorney's Office said.
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Tony Romo facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month
Tony Romo is facing three more citations in connection with his arrest last month that got him placed on leave from his role as CBS’ lead analyst on NFL games. Romo was arrested July 23 in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence. The case against t...
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Suspect in custody after 3 students stabbed at high school in El Paso, authorities say
The victims were transported to local hospitals with stab wounds and are all in stable condition, authorities said. Their families have been notified, according to the Socorro ISD....
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Nashville's airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under Tennessee governor's proposal
Nashville International Airport would be renamed for Dolly Parton under a proposal announced Friday by Tennessee's governor.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 28, 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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Crash involving train and 18-wheeler leads to diesel spill on Highway 90 in Sugar Land: Police
A fuel spill has been contained, but traffic is just beginning to snarl on Highway 90 after a crash involving a train and an 18-wheeler, according to Sugar Land police....
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Harris County shooting: Woman dead, man critically injured on Casuna Lane
A woman is dead and a man is in critical condition after a shooting in west Harris County that authorities believe to be related to domestic violence.
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Woman dead, man hospitalized after shooting at intersection in W. Harris County, HCSO says
A woman is dead, and a man is hospitalized after a domestic violence-related shooting in west Harris County on Friday afternoon, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
government
Trump administration appeals latest ruling blocking his mail voting order from taking effect
The Trump administration is appealing a judge’s ruling that blocked limitations on mail voting before the midterm elections, the latest twist in a court fight unfolding days before the first states begin sending out mail ballots for the pivotal November elections. The notice of a...
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Manvel mayor calls for review of Flock Safety camera contract
Manvel Mayor Dan Davis is calling on the city to reconsider its relationship with Flock Safety, saying concerns over privacy, data security, costs and the broader use of information collected by the company’s automated license plate reader cameras have led him to no longer suppor...
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Milo Yiannopoulos, far-right British commentator, detained by ICE
Far-right British political commentator Milo Yiannopoulos was detained by ICE on Friday, according to an ICE detention database.
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Train collides with 18-wheeler in Sugar Land; multiple intersections closed
Police in Sugar Land say multiple intersections are closed after a train collided with a 18-wheeler Friday. The Sugar Land Police Department says it happened on Highway 90 at Easton Avenue. Fort Bend County HazMat responded and contained a diesel spill which occurred as a result ...
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Skydivers Over Sixty soar into the record books
Some people take it easy after 60. This group would rather keep chasing new heights.
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Washington chemical tank was called unfit for service before deadly failure, investigators find
An inspection contractor found a chemical tank at a Washington state paper mill "not fit for continued service" 10 months before it failed in May.
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Wyoming governor requests investigation into activity of Justice Department monitors during primary
Wyoming's attorney general is investigating how two U.S. Department of Justice officials monitored poll workers and observed voters in the state's most populous county during the Aug. 18 primary, a spokesperson for Republican Gov. Mark Gordon said Friday. Gordon called the monito...
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Juul gets OK to sell updated vaping device with age-gating technology
Vaping company Juul Labs on Friday received federal permission to sell an updated version of its e-cigarette, which includes an optional age-verification system designed to prevent underage use. The decision from the Food and Drug Administration allows the company to sell a new v...
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Woman dead, man hospitalized in believed domestic violence related shooting in W. Harris County
A woman is dead and a man is in the hospital in critical condition after a shooting authorities believe was related to a case of domestic violence. The shooting happened in the 7400 block of Casuna Lane. Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded and found the man...
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Push to rename Nashville airport for Dolly Parton gets a boost from Tennessee's governor
A push by fans to rename Nashville's airport for Dolly Parton appears to be taking flight just days after the country music icon's death. Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee and the CEO of the Metropolitan Nashville Airport Authority both came out in favor of the name change Friday. It's exp...
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Hello Houston (August 28, 2026)
Today: We discuss whether Texas is keeping its best and brightest college graduates, talk with comedian and SNL alum Jay Pharoah, and discuss the growing use of weight management medications. Plus, a conversation with The Suffers’ Kam Franklin....
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Florida basketball coach Todd Golden gets another contract extension and a $1.5M raise
Todd Golden's third raise in as many years will make him the second-highest paid basketball coach in the Southeastern Conference. The 40-year-old Florida coach signed a one-year extension earlier this month that increased the total value of his deal to $49.5 million. It averages ...
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Trump awards Artemis II crew medals of honor, signs order calling for Space Academy during Houston stop
Each of the four astronauts were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, one of the highest distinctions for NASA astronauts. Trump called them heroes to a generation of space explorers — and wants to create a new training academy for that generation....
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Texas regulators approve two massive West Texas transmission lines amid outcry from landowners
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. ODESSA — In a move that could dramatically reshape the state’s electricity infrastructure, alleviate a ye...
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Japan's Rei Sakamoto earns a US Open spot, but beats his retiring hero Kei Nishikori to do it
Rei Sakamoto played his way into the U.S. Open — but only by taking the spot that Kei Nishikori , Japan's greatest men's tennis star, hoped to earn for one last Grand Slam appearance. In a changing of the guard match, Sakamoto beat Nishikori 6-4, 7-6 (3) on Friday in the final ro...
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How to help survivors after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet
Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans....
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Harris County DA’s Office evaluating which charges to present to grand jury in ICE shooting case
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare announced on Hello Houston his office was at a "tipping point" in the investigation into the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by Immigrations and Customs Enforcement agents. Two of Salgado Araujo's sons said the news indicates pr...
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4-year-old girl dies after finding mom's gun in closet, shooting herself: Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office
A 4-year-old girl died after finding her mom's gun in a closet and shooting herself, the Harris County, Texas Sheriff's Office said.
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Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1: Solar sales, electronics repair and gold currency
New Texas laws taking effect Sept. 1 regulate solar sales, expand repair rights and allow gold- and silver-backed payments.
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Artemis II astronauts receive nation's highest space honor for their successful moonshot
The Artemis II astronauts who flew around the moon earlier this year received the nation’s highest space honor on Friday. President Donald Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the three Americans and one Canadian whose April lunar flyby set a new distance rec...
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President Donald Trump loses again in bid to erase his hush money conviction
A federal judge has again blocked President Donald Trump’s bid to erase his hush money conviction in New York
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This digital drag queen is Fulla Regrets
The character was created by a gay man in Queens, Michael Staffieri, who combines clever costumes and sharp-witted humor.+