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Baytown fire: Large plume of black smoke, fire seen following 'process upset' at facility
A large fire in Baytown is sending a large plume of black smoke and fire into the air in Baytown.
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Adam and Eve store sues Fort Bend County over sexually oriented-business label
An Adam and Eve store in the Richmond area is suing Fort Bend County after being forced to register as a sexually-oriented business.
safety
Houston Police expanding drone program to give officers more information during dangerous calls
Houston police are expanding their use of drones, giving officers another tool to gather information during dangerous calls before making decisions that could put lives at risk. Houston Police Chief J. Noe Diaz says drones can provide officers with a better view of a situation wh...
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Harris County sues Trump administration over election rules tied to public safety funding
Harris County and El Paso County joined the city of Columbus, Ohio, and the Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson County, Tennessee, in a federal lawsuit against the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency. At issue: new rules tied ...
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2 Helps You: Residents at 55+ complex in Dickinson raise security concerns over broken gates
Residents at Belle at Bay Colony, a 55-and-over apartment community in Dickinson, say broken security gates have left them frustrated, concerned and questioning who can access their property. Residents at the complex say they have repeatedly raised concerns about the broken gates...
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QB Tommy Castellanos commits to No. 12 Texas Tech with court-granted 5th season of eligibility
Well-traveled quarterback Tommy Castellanos plans to play this season for No. 12 Texas Tech , the Big 12 favorite that is set for returner Will Hammond to be its starter after transfer Brendan Sorsby was declared ineligible this summer because of gambling. Castellanos told ESPN o...
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Deadly Nepal flood caused by enormous landslide, glacier tumble: Scientist
An "enormous" landslide that triggered the fall of at least part of a glacier down the Himalayas caused the severe flash floods that devastated Nepal Wednesday....
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Baytown drag performer reacts after judge strikes down Texas restrictions
A federal judge struck down Texas’ drag performance restrictions. Baytown drag king Barry Mii Dandy explains how the legal fight affected performers.
schools
Meta to pay Texas over $1 billion, overhaul teen features in child safety settlement
Texas has secured a historic settlement worth over $1 billion from Meta Platforms Inc. to fund statewide youth mental health, crisis resources, and school safety programs....
business
Better Bakehouse Snack Company recalls chocolate dipped donuts over undeclared milk allergen
The Better Bakehouse Snack Company is recalling certain lots of their donut snacks after one person reported having an allergic reaction.
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Texas renters: Check if you qualify for share of RealPage settlement
Renters who lived at properties using RealPage software from 2018 through 2025 may qualify for a share of a proposed $360 million settlement.
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3 terabytes of biomedical research data allegedly transferred in UT MD Anderson trade-secret investigation
A search warrant filed in Harris County alleges a UT MD Anderson Cancer Center instructor transferred more than 3 terabytes of biomedical research data to a personal external hard drive after being placed on administrative leave late last month, prompting an investigation into po...
safety
Driver, passenger arrested after fleeing crash involving Conroe ISD school bus
Two arrests have been made following a hit-and-run involving a Conroe Independent School District school bus Wednesday afternoon, according to Conroe ISD. District officials said the school bus was transporting students home from Campbell Elementary School when it was rear-ended ...
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Residents at northeast Houston apartment complex without power for more than a day
Residents at a Humble apartment complex say they have been without electricity for more than a day, leaving some concerned about the heat, spoiled food and medication that needs to stay refrigerated....
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Tupac Shakur murder trial: Prosecutors rest, putting Duane Davis' defense up next
Prosecutors rested their case Wednesday in the murder trial of Duane “Keffe D” Davis after calling 24 witnesses in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur.
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A judge suspends charges against an ex-Marine arrested on Trump's golf course with ammunition
A judge on Wednesday suspended criminal charges against a former U.S. Marine arrested at President Donald Trump’s Los Angeles-area golf course with ammunition and a gun in his vehicle. He is undergoing a psychiatric evaluation. Los Angeles County Judge John Lonergan Jr. sent Jean...
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NFL says players who return to college will be ineligible to play in 2026 as ACC, Big 12 weigh topic
Players who leave the NFL to return to college won't be allowed to come back to the league this season. NFL executive Troy Vincent reiterated the longstanding policy at the league's meetings Wednesday, saying players who go back to college will be ineligible to play in 2026. Vinc...
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Margaritaville at Sea to begin Galveston cruises in October 2027
Margaritaville at Sea will begin sailing from the Port of Galveston in October 2027, becoming the port’s seventh cruise line and adding weekly Friday departures for travelers across Texas and the Central U.S....
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Happy National Dog Day! How dogs bring us together plus easy homemade treats for your furry friend
National Dog Day is a chance to celebrate the dogs who bring joy into our lives, but for one local group, their four-legged friends have also helped create lasting friendships and a true sense of community. CeCe Blue says it all started with daily walks through her neighborhood. ...
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Alleged 9/11 mastermind's long-awaited trial scheduled for 2028
The self-proclaimed "mastermind" of the 9/11 attacks will stand trial in June 2028, a military judge ruled Wednesday, nearly 25 years after the attacks....
parks
Dolly Parton's love of the Great Smoky Mountains helped transform her hometown
Dolly Parton didn’t just sing lovingly about her Tennessee mountain home. She spent her life elevating an often-overlooked region to showcase what long inspired her music and sparked a tourism boom that forever changed those living against the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountain...
schools
Willis High School student detained after gun discovered inside backpack
Willis ISD and the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office confirm a student was detained after a gun was discovered inside of a backpack at Willis High School Wednesday morning. The sheriff’s office said they responded to the school after they were made aware of the incident at aroun...
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Investigators sift for evidence at burned Montana home where 8 family members were killed at dinner
Shovelful by shovelful, investigators sifted through the charred remnants of a Montana home where four generations of a family were killed as they gathered for Sunday dinner, searching for evidence that might help explain what happened and why. Alan Smith, 44, killed his grandmot...
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A look at major lawsuits against Meta and other social media companies over harms to kids
A settlement announced Wednesday between Meta and dozens of states resolves one of its biggest legal fights, but the social media giant is still facing litigation elsewhere over its products' effects on young people's mental health. The deal cut short a landmark trial in federal ...
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Missouri grandma ordered to stop serving free breakfasts refuses to back down, 'They are my family'
A woman says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit.
parks
11 visitors trapped as dangerous flash flooding tears through iconic national park
Eleven visitors became stranded during flash flooding at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah after heavy rain swept through the area.
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Slugger Kyle Schwarber reaches 40 home runs for 4th season with Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 40th home run Wednesday. Schwarber drove a 98-mph fastball off Seattle starter Bryan Woo approximately 425 feet into right-center field, a three-run shot that gave the Phillies a 6-0 lead over the Mariners...
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Miley Cyrus remembers godmother Dolly Parton: 'I will always love her’
Miley Cyrus opened up Wednesday about the heartbreaking loss of her godmother, Dolly Parton.
government
Error in mail-in ballot application from nonprofit, sent to thousands of Texans
Beware if you received a mail-in ballot application recently from the Voter Participation Center. The nonprofit says there's an error in the identification section....
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Texas judge denies Minnesota’s request to stop release of ICE agent charged in fatal shooting
A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to prevent the release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this year....
safety
Grandfather charged in fatal T.C. Jester crash that killed 9-year-old grandson
A 52-year-old grandfather is facing a felony charge following a night-time crash in Harris County that took the life of his 9-year-old grandson.
parks
Texas getting $1B from Meta settlement. Here’s how it’ll be spent
Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with nearly every state in the U.S. over the addictive nature of social media with teens.
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Kia recalls more than 21,000 EV9 SUVs over child airbag injury risk
Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years because a faulty sensor may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 26, 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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How climate change is impacting when mosquitos can impact Houstonians
A new study from Climate Central found that much of the United States is witnessing a seasonal mosquito boom related to climate change.
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Man who witnessed Houston ICE shooting released from detention after judge's order
One of the men who witnessed the deadly ICE shooting in Houston was released from custody on Wednesday following an order from a federal judge.
business
Strong AI chip demand fuels Nvidia's Q2 results well beyond Wall Street's expectations
Nvidia's latest quarterly results once again blew past Wall Street's expectations as revenue for the computer chip company's high-end artificial intelligence chips soared, the latest sign that AI infrastructure spending remains strong. The company reported on Wednesday net income...
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Interference charges jumped nearly 700% since 2017 in Montgomery County, most of them were dismissed
The number of interference with public duties cases filed in Montgomery County jumped sharply from 2017 to 2025 rising by nearly 700%, according to records obtained by KPRC 2 from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, with a majority of the cases ending with a dismiss...
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Judge denies Minnesota bid to extradite ICE officer from Texas, paving way for his release
A federal judge on Wednesday refused to order Texas to extradite an ICE officer charged with shooting a man and lying about it during the immigration crackdown in Minneapolis....
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Hello Houston (August 26, 2026)
Today: We discuss major tech companies bringing their businesses to the Houston area, learn about the all-women fishing group Reel Girls HTX, break down the charges against former Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit, and more....
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Suspect tased after running across Highway 290 after almost hitting state trooper, DPS says
TranStar video showed troopers dragging the man across the road during the scene that caused a major delay on Highway 290
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MD Anderson Cancer Center President Peter WT Pisters announces retirement
Pisters began his role as president in 2017. According to the medical center and Pisters oversaw the institution’s strategic plan, created a $10 billion capital expansion plan....
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2nd witness to deadly Houston ICE shooting released from detention, attorney says
Records show the documents were filed on Monday and stated that Daniel Tirado Pantoja must be released from custody within 48 hours of the order. By Wednesday afternoon, his attorney confirmed he had been released....
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Army to spend $2B to build nuclear microreactors at 5 bases as US seeks to ramp up nuclear power
The U.S. Army announced Wednesday that it plans to add nuclear microreactors at five military bases from New York to Texas as a reliable source of energy independent of the commercial electric grid. The announcement comes as the Trump administration pushes hard to develop the nex...
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Sal Veder, Pulitzer Prize-winning AP photographer who shot iconic 'Burst of Joy,' dies at age 99
Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer Slava ‘Sal’ Veder, best known for his picture of a U.S. Air Force lieutenant colonel joyfully reuniting with his family after five years in a prisoner of war camp in Vietnam, died Aug. 22. He was 99. Veder’s family on Wednesday confirmed that t...
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Judge grants Blake Lively $400K of $8M in legal fees she sought in film fight with Justin Baldoni
Judge grants Blake Lively $400,000 of $8M in legal fees she sought in film fight with Justin Baldoni
safety
Father of USS Abraham Lincoln sailor released from immigration detention
A father was released from immigration detention after Border Patrol officers arrested him while he was waiting for his son, a Navy sailor, to return from the USS Abraham Lincoln....
schools
Willis High School student detained after gun allegedly found in backpack
A student was detained after a gun was found in a backpack at Willis High School on Wednesday morning, officials say.
government
NFL owners unanimously approve the sale of the Seahawks to Vinod Khosla and his family
NFL owners on Wednesday unanimously approved the sale of the Seattle Seahawks to the Khosla family, including Vinod Khosla. NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell congratulated the Khosla family for having “great timing” in purchasing the team that is coming off its second Super Bowl vic...
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy temporarily reassigned after alleged ICE coordination
Joceline Penaloza Magana was allegedly detained by a sheriff's office deputy last week when her vehicle partially blocked an intersection at Westheimer Rd. and State Highway 6....
safety
2 arrested, charged for roles in shooting at 'Club Chevron' in SE Houston, HPD says
The shooting happened at a well-frequented gas station called 'Club Chevron', where people go to smoke and drink, according to HPD.
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Bryan Kohberger granted new hearing in bid to take back guilty plea in Idaho murders: Court filings
Bryan Kohberger has been granted a new hearing in his bid to take back his guilty plea, according to court filings.
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Wall Street week ahead: The market eyes the monthly jobs report
Wall Street will get several important updates this week about the health of the U.S. jobs market. On Tuesday, the U.S. will release its July report focusing on job openings and turnover. It provides details on job openings within specific industries and areas of the economy. It ...
government
Texas education board exploring 3-year college degree programs
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees....
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Montgomery County man sentenced to 50 years for sexually abusing child for years
A Montgomery County man will spend decades in prison after being convicted of continuously abusing a young child he had spent years grooming.
safety
2 young children die in Trenton, New Jersey house fire; at least 2 firefighters injured
A 7-year-old girl and 4-year-old boy died in a Trenton, New Jersey house fire; at least 2 firefighters were injured.
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Meta settlement: Tech giant to pay Texas $1 billion in child safety case
Social media giant Meta will pay over $1 billion to Texas and implement sweeping protections for children as part of a settlement with the state.
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New Margaritaville at Sea cruise line to sail out of Galveston in fall 2027
Margaritaville at Sea will be the Port of Galveston’s seventh cruise line and offer weekly sailings with Caribbean and Central American vacations.
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Federal judge lifts all blocks on Trump mail-in ballots executive order
The decision removes legal holds on implementing the president's executive order.
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Canal Street shooting witness Daniel Tirado Pantoja released from ICE custody amid Houston immigration scrutiny
Two of the three men who witnessed the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot and killed by federal immigration agents on Canal Street in July are now released from custody. The ruling comes as new data sheds light on Houston Police Department’s interactions with Immigrat...