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When Nastya Podorozhnya's relatives fled the war in Ukraine for neighboring Poland, volunteers welcomed them with open arms. Podorozhnya, 29, was already living in Poland when the war began. But days before Russia’s full-scale invasion on Feb. 24, 2022 , she rushed back to Ukrain...
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Episode: 2977 Thomas Jefferson, the Maison Carrée, and the Virginia State Capitol. Today, Thomas Jefferson in love.
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Cal Raleigh busted out of a season-long slump with the first three-homer game of his career Monday night. The switch-hitting catcher capped a five-run first inning with a two-run shot off struggling Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler. Raleigh and Cole Young opened the fifth w...
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The Supreme Court's decision giving preliminary approval for President Donald Trump's order restricting mail voting may not lead to a single election procedure changing during the November midterms, but it has already thrown into uncertainty the method that nearly one-third of th...
government
U.S. Sen. Darline Graham and U.S. Rep. Ralph Norman face South Carolina voters yet again Tuesday in a special Republican primary runoff to replace the late Lindsey Graham in the Senate, one month after his sudden death. The two-week runoff window since the two Republicans were th...
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The Federal Bureau of Investigation has established a minimum reward of $25,000 in cases where people went missing or were killed in Indian Country, part of a broader effort to address high rates of violence affecting Native American communities. The new minimum applies to more t...
government
President Donald Trump’s trade war with Canada is escalating as the midterm elections approach, threatening Republican efforts to address voters' economic concerns in a year when control of the U.S. Senate hinges on states along the border between the United States and its northe...
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After nearly a month of testimony, jurors in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial are set to hear from the final witnesses in a case that has largely been about her mental state when she strangled her three young children. The trial will resume Tuesday with more testimony from a foren...
safety
Several La Marque residents are calling for Mayor Keith Bell to resign following his arrest. He's accused of indecent exposure in Brazoria County.
safety
Two children are home safe after police say a man stole their father's SUV with them still inside, then led officers on a 17-mile chase through Houston that reached speeds of more than 100 mph....
business
Kohl's shoppers are seeing unexpected extra charges and returns on their bank statements after a processing system error impacted online purchases made over a four-week span....
safety
Glenn Pysher's family is speaking out after the 22-year-old was killed in an Upper Pottsgrove, Pennsylvania police shooting.
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The Houston Texans hit the field Monday morning in their final workout before travelling to Charlotte this week and a familiar face was on the sidelines watching most of practice. Texans legend J.J Watt stopping through Houston as part of his preparation for the upcoming NFL seas...
safety
A Houston property owner said she was detained by police after confronting people she says were camping outside her vacant Westheimer Road building while carrying an unloaded gun....
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Minnesota is suing Texas Gov. Greg Abbott to force the extradition of an ICE officer charged in a January shooting before a key detention deadline expires Thursday....
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Defense attorneys said they were notified of new evidence over the weekend and needed time to investigate.
government
According to the Texas Workforce Commission, Texas added 1,600 nonfarm jobs in July, while employment increased from June across the Austin, Dallas-Fort Worth and Houston metro areas....
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The wife of an active-duty U.S. soldier was deported Monday to her native Honduras, according to her family and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Cristy Maryori Villafranca-Trejo is at least the seventh spouse or parent of an active-duty U.S. military service member to be...
safety
Two Houston restaurant owners are cleaning up and assessing their losses after separate burglaries just days apart, with both crimes captured on surveillance video....
safety
Houston Uber driver Anthony Baines transported HPD officers during a foot pursuit, raising questions about civilian consent, police policy, safety and insurance coverage....
safety
Court records state that the ongoing investigation may lead to a higher charge being filed for the alleged intoxicated driver who collided with a deputy's vehicle, killing a child passenger....
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Which states are working the longest hours – and which ones are taking the least time off? A new ranking offers a closer look.
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"I don't think there's anyone else in the world that films that way." Jacob Elordi reveals why he believes "The Dog Stars" director Ridley Scott is a cinematic hero. The film is in theaters Friday....
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Prosecutors allege more than $23 million was stolen through the activities of the five-person theft ring.
safety
Statistics within the Third Ward area showed that aggravated assaults, robberies, and theft of and from vehicles increased slightly in most categories....
safety
A deadly crash on the Hardy Toll Road at East Richey Road has caused major traffic delays in the area, Houston TranStar cameras show.
safety
A former Liberty County sheriff's deputy is now facing multiple charges including child pornography, according to court documents.
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Opening statements began Monday in the murder-for-hire trial of Grammy-winning rapper Lil Durk, who is accused of placing a bounty on a rival Atlanta rapper....
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The trade war between the United States and Canada became a war of words on Monday. Prime Minister Mark Carney accused Washington of trying to subordinate his nation, while President Donald Trump threatened worse consequences if Canada does not "fall in line."...
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TxDOT is reducing the speed limit on this state highway to 50 mph and asking drivers to submit safety feedback for an upcoming town hall.
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Through her YouTube channel and community events featuring interactive science experiments — some of which can get a little messy — Lister makes STEM engaging and accessible for kids. We looked back with Lister on five years of STEM magic and how far Mommy and Me: The Listers has...
parks
2 Helps You on this Monday is examining a parking lot in southwest Houston that neighbors say is causing flooding issues. Residents say the construction of the lot allegedly did not match with plans submitted to the city. Robert Willard tells 2 Helps you, the pour was done, “with...
safety
A man was sentenced to prison for shooting a teen who was burying his pet guinea pig last year. The shooting happened shortly after midnight on July 25, 2025, in the 7700 block of Belgard Street in southeast Houston. Police said Emmanuel Menchaca, who was 18 years old at the time...
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A Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 p.m. Tuesday. Highs climb near 100° inland, with steamy humidity pushing the feels-like temperature into the 106° to 110° range....
safety
More than 1,300 undocumented immigrants were arrested during a two-week ICE operation in Maryland and Virginia, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS)....
safety
John Martin Dixon, who was on the Texas 10 Most Wanted Fugitive List in 2025, has taken a plea deal in connection with the shooting of a teen in 2025.
safety
A video appears to show a train operator falling asleep moments before a July 31 crash involving two empty Muni trains.
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The sweltering summer heat has been relentless in Texas during August, but a new forecast has given us a glimmer of hope.
government
A federal judge on Monday postponed a trial in the U.S. for a former Libyan intelligence official charged in the 1988 bombing of Pan Am Flight 103, citing the discovery of new evidence that defense attorneys want to examine in the nearly 40-year-old case. Jury selection was sched...
business
The United States reopened a border crossing to cattle from Mexico to reduce surging beef prices, though economists question if the move will provide savings for consumers at the grocery store....
business
The Trump administration is preparing to revoke up to 200,000 business and tourism visas from people who entered the United States as temporary visitors and later applied for asylum, according to reporting from The Associated Press. If the administration moves forward with the up...
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The man federal prosecutors say ran a multimillion-dollar mail theft operation in the Houston area is also out on bond for murder in Fort Bend County, according to records. Tryston Tremaine Vaughn is one of five people a federal grand jury has now indicted on fraud charges. Prose...
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The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday....
schools
Christina Koch is back at NC State University. The university surprised her by naming a campus building after her.
government
Two boycotting Fort Bend County commissioners returned on Monday, but their presence may be short-lived.
safety
A Houston-area man was arrested after detectives found what they describe as thousands of images of AI-generated child pornography at his home, according to authorities....
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Houston has seen its fair share of disasters over the years, but before Tropical Storm Allison dumped feet of rain on this area, the city had no backup savings and no rainy-day fund....
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Gov. Greg Abbott awarded Texas' highest military honor to Vietnam veteran Sgt. Rickey Wittner and posthumously to fallen Navy SEAL Nathan Gage Ingram during a Capitol ceremony....
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"Anything can happen!" Watch the first trailer for "The Simpsons: Yellow Mirror," the new Disney+ exclusive special premiering Aug. 26.
parks
The Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Michigan, Abdul El-Sayed , distanced himself Monday from progressive commentator Hasan Piker , who suggested that some pro-Israel rhetoric may lead to backlash against American Jews. The controversy could complicate El-Sayed's campaign ...
business
Local Table is celebrating a decade of serving Houston-area diners. The family-owned and operated restaurant opened its first location in Katy in 2016 and has since grown to six locations, with its newest restaurant opening in Missouri City. The restaurant was created with a goal...
government
The three elected officials who regulate the oil and gas industry in Texas hold an open meeting each month in Austin to vote on matters from pipeline violations to permit renewals. Members of the public can register to speak for up to three minutes at the end of each meeting. Peo...
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Two Conroe city council members say they have recently received threats and harassment following the council’s August 13 vote against putting a proposed Flock Safety camera measure on the November ballot. Should Flock cameras stay in Conroe? Voters could get the final say Council...
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The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
parks
Just this past month, law enforcement officers in Harris County, Fort Bend, Baytown, Pasadena, and Deer Park have been investigated for possibly misusing Flock cameras....
schools
Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener....
safety
A driver has been charged in connection with a weekend crash that killed a 9-year-old child.
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Chelsea record signing Morgan Rogers scored on his debut while beating Fulham 3-2 to give new coach Xabi Alonso a perfect start to the Premier League season on Monday. Rogers signed from Aston Villa last month and scored four minutes before halftime when he slotted home a sweet c...
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The Supreme Court on Monday cleared the way for President Donald Trump to move ahead with his executive order restricting mail-in voting.
parks
An analysis by AdImpact suggests that Paxton, Democratic state Rep. James Talarico, and groups supporting both campaigns could spend roughly $440 million on the Texas Senate race, making it the second-most expensive U.S. Senate contest in history....
