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Project Runway's Bi Pham found himself through fashion
For Project Runway's Bi Pham, fashion is about more than clothes; it's about building confidence, having fun and finding yourself.
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Pregnant woman Maria Alejandra Gomez-Quiroz held for weeks in Dilley, Texas ICE custody after immigration lawyer scam: family
Pregnant woman Maria Alejandra Gomez-Quiroz was held for weeks in Dilley, Texas ICE custody after an immigration lawyer scam, her family said.
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Dane Myers' dropped fly with 2 outs in 9th gives Cardinals a wild 10-9 win over Reds
Cincinnati's Dane Myers dropped a fly ball with two outs in the ninth, opening the flood gates in a six-run inning to give the St. Louis Cardinals a 10-9 win over the Reds. The Reds held a 5-4 lead going into the ninth before things fell apart in the final inning. Masyn Winn and ...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 20, 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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8 people treated following 'minor' I-10 East crash involving bus, 18-wheeler
The crash was reported as a "minor fender-bender."
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Hello Houston (August 20, 2026)
Today: Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin breaks down the county’s current legal battles, we find out how a Houston high school is tackling a food desert in Sunnyside, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Thomas Ricks discusses his recent op-ed on ICE....
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Galveston County law enforcement busts alleged drug operation near Texas City middle school
Among other drugs and alcohol, officials said they seized fentanyl pills, over four pounds of marijuana and 45 bottles of liquor at the Texas City home....
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More than 2,300 Mexicans sent to Guatemala and Honduras as Trump ramps up third-country deportations
The United States has deported nearly 2,300 Mexicans to Guatemala this year and sent at least dozens more to Honduras, according to official data, a shift from the beginning of U.S. President Donald Trump’s second term when such transfers were minimal. Until now, Mexicans deporte...
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Back-to-school checklist: 10 things parents overlook that should be on your list
Don't forget these 10 back-to-school essentials for parents!
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Braves' Grant Holmes loses no-hit bid in seventh against White Sox in Chicago
Grant Holmes' slider was working again, and he knew he was on a roll against the Chicago White Sox . The Atlanta right-hander was getting outs in a hurry Thursday. The few times White Sox batters made solid contact — flies to the warning track or infield liners — his fielders wer...
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Man in custody after SWAT scene unfolds in Kingwood neighborhood
There is a heavy police presence for an apparent SWAT scene in a Kingwood neighborhood.
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Why Treasury Secretary Bessent's moves to calm the bond market haven't worked so far
Interest rates rebounded Thursday despite efforts by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to put a lid on longer-term borrowing costs, a sign Wall Street investors remain worried about burgeoning government debt, heavy borrowing by tech firms, and the Federal Reserve's commitment to ...
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6.7-magnitude earthquake shakes Peru's southern Andes, no immediate damage reported
A magnitude 6.7 earthquake shook Peru's southern Andes Mountains on Thursday, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
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ERCOT says it plans to complete governor’s data center audit by December
The state agency said it could collect information from more than 400 large and medium-sized energy consumers.
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D23: The Ultimate Disney Fan Event brings stars, cosplay and Disney Legends together
Step inside D23 with On The Red Carpet and experience the stars, surprises and fan moments that made this year's event unforgettable.
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Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report
Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ....
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Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
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Robin Williams' movies, 'Mrs. Doubtfire' and 'Dead Poets Society,' arriving on 4K Ultra HD
Watch iconic Robin Williams' movies, "Mrs. Doubtfire" and "Dead Poets Society," at home for the first time this fall in 4K Ultra HD!
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Deer Park police officer suspended after admitting to the misuse of Flock cameras
The suspension comes as criticism of Flock cameras has increased in recent months. The criticism stems mainly from the use of Flock cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the misuse of the system by law enforcement at other departments across the country....
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West Houston program moving people from homelessness to hotels gains surge in funding
Local officials contributed $180,000 to the effort. The pilot program served nearly 100 people with $30,000 in funding during its first year.
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Man found dead in southeast Houston RV fire
A witness reportedly heard an explosion Wednesday night and saw a fire coming from inside an RV.
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Body found in remote area of Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside
A body was found in a remote area of Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside, school officials said. The Houston Independent School District said maintenance crews discovered the person and called police before any students could see the scene. Sky 2 aerial footage showed emergency re...
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College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
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Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
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Michael Cohen, Trump's former fixer-turned-enemy, is hosting the president on his radio show
President Donald Trump is expected to appear Thursday on the radio show of his former fixer-turned-foe Michael Cohen , making a public reunion with the man who once called him a “Cheeto-dusted cartoon villain” and testified against him both in court and before Congress. Cohen, wh...
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Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest....
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Former Texas Lottery chief heads to court. Here’s how the agency’s troubles unfolded
The case stems from a controversial 2023 lotto drawing that sparked investigations, scrutiny of lottery couriers and, ultimately, the abolition of a state agency....
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Cameroon's President Biya returns after a long stay abroad raises health concerns
President Paul Biya returned Thursday to Cameroon after staying abroad for more than two months , which had raised concerns about the 93-year-old leader's health and a possible power vacuum in the Central African country. Biya arrived at the international airport in the capital, ...
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East Texas sits on a goldmine of lithium, but questions loom over how the state will regulate mining and production
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. TEXARKANA — When Scott Norton became president of the TexAmericas Center, he hoped the industrial park wo...
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Police investigating body found at Houston ISD middle school
The body was found in a "remote" part of campus, and HISD officials say there is no threat to students or staff.
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Masked suspect accused of terrorizing people in Philadelphia identified: Police
The Philadelphia Police Department identified the suspect in the Aug. 12 assaults as 22-year-old Zymire Hughes.
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Carlos Alcaraz is set to return from a wrist injury and defend his US Open title
Carlos Alcaraz is ready to return from injury to defend his U.S. Open title . “Here we go,” Alcaraz posted on his social media pages Thursday, with one picture showing him in front of the U.S. Open logo . The seven-time Grand Slam champion has been sidelined since April because o...
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Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
President Donald Trump, speaking alongside cryptocurrency leaders at the White House this week, made a statement that Republican and Democratic candidates alike wouldn't touch with a 10-foot pole. “If I were the mayor of a town or the governor of a state, and I had a chance to ge...
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Local beef vs. grocery store beef: What to know about safety, cost and recent recalls
From eggs and lettuce to jalapeños and beef, a series of recent food recalls has put food safety back in the spotlight and left some Texas shoppers wondering what exactly is safe to put on the dinner table. PREVIOUS: Food recalls involving lettuce, eggs and jalapeños raise concer...
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5 Houston-area residents charged in $1 million Treasury check scheme
Five Houston-area residents are facing federal charges after investigators say they tried to cash in on a counterfeit U.S. Treasury tax refund check worth more than $1 million. A 33-count indictment was unsealed charging Torik M. Blade, 39, of Missouri City; Kendra L. Folkes, 37,...
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No 'cap': These are Texas’ most-searched slang words in 2026
If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.
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One Army unit is offering 4 bonus days off to play Grand Theft Auto for soldiers who reenlist
A U.S. Army unit is offering its troops a special bonus if they reenlist soon: four extra days off timed around the November release of the video game Grand Theft Auto VI. Commanders of the 9th Brigade Engineer Battalion based at Fort Stewart, Georgia, believe free time to indulg...
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US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
President Donald Trump's administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country and broadening enforcement of laws that bar Americans who visit the island from dealings with government-owned or -...
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Good Goosey! Pet goose alerts family to fire, helping save barn animals
"He's a hero and deserves to be famous:" When something was wrong, the newest member of the Gerber family noticed and sprang into action.
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One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry
Americans could soon feel the artificial intelligence boom in an unavoidable place — their monthly electric bills.
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As workplace surveillance grows, experts say it's good to know the ways your employer is watching
College administrators read an adjunct professor’s comments to students on personal essays. Managers told a pharmacist to spend less time with patients after tracking the number and length of her appointments. Scanners on a warehouse conveyor belt monitored the pace of workers to...
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Houston rental A/C ordinance: Your questions, comments coming in
The Houston City Council passed a landmark ordinance on Wednesday requiring landlords to provide working air conditioning in all rental properties , and since then, readers have been sounding off. PREVIOUS: Houston renters will soon have a right to working A/C under new city rule...
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Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy who is on trial for killing 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters gathered Thursday outside the courthouse where she is on trial in the killings of her three children.
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Man in custody following SWAT incident next to Bear Branch Elementary School, HCSO says
According to officials, the 38-year-old man has a felony warrant out for his arrest and was taken into custody after refusing to come outside the home....
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3 deadly crashes in 2 weeks put southeast Houston’s Telephone Road under magnifying glass
Three people have died in separate crashes in the past two weeks at intersections along or near Telephone Road in southeast Houston. This includes a man in a wheelchair killed on Wednesday. Since the beginning of the year, at least 32 crashes have been reported on Telephone Road ...
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Omaha's largest school district stops officers from using electric shock gloves on students
Police officers at Omaha's largest public school district will no longer use gloves that can deliver painful electric shocks, after the superintendent asked to halt the program this week, the mayor said. The decision to stop using the gloves in middle and high schools came after ...
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Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California, according to a person familiar with the matter. Swalwell’s ...
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Police investigating reported death on grounds of Attucks Middle School
SkyEye13 flew over the active scene, where officers were seen searching a field at the back of the middle school.
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Speedboat driver in fatal New York Harbor capsizing was in the US illegally, authorities say
The pilot of a speedboat that capsized during a tour around the Statue of Liberty, drowning an infant and her mother, has been arrested by U.S. immigration authorities who say he was in the country illegally. Manuel Ernesto Hernandez-Umana, who has a pending federal criminal case...
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Bear attacks man at Colorado apartment complex as state records high number of encounters this year, officials say
A bear attacked a man at a Colorado apartment complex, as the state records a high number of bears this year, officials say.
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Still recovering from Hurricane Lala, Hawaii prepares for a possible weekend cyclone
Hawaiian communities still picking up the pieces after last weekend’s hurricane could get pounded again in the coming days. Hurricane Lala tore roofs off houses, uprooted trees, covered roads in mud and rock and left many households without electricity . With nearly 15,000 homes ...
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ICE detains boat captain in Statue of Liberty capsizing that killed mother, infant
The operator of a boat that capsized in the New York Harbor, killing a mother and her 5-month-old daughter, is now in ICE custody.
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Women in pink rally in support of Lindsay Clancy at her trial for killing her 3 children
Hundreds of Lindsay Clancy supporters, many wearing pink clothing emblazoned with phrases such as “Believe,” “She Needed Help” and “Peace For Lindsay,” gathered Thursday outside the courthouse where she is on trial in the killings of her three children. Several of the 300 women, ...
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Severe storm, flood threat heads to Interstate 95 corridor: Forecast
The Mid-Atlantic is bracing for severe storms and potential flooding along the Interstate 95 corridor on Thursday, including during the evening rush hour....
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Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool
A Texas woman watched in astonishment as an Amazon drone dropped her package into her backyard swimming pool.
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What is personalized pricing? Here's why companies could face federal charges for it
Companies that engage in a practice known as personalized pricing could face federal charges under a new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission....
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Person charged after inviting pregnant woman over, then allegedly stabbing her in NW Houston: Pct. 3
Investigators said the pregnant woman was invited over by the suspect to their home, where the alleged attack happened early Thursday.
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The Latest: The US national debt hits a record $40 trillion
The United States' debt surpassed a record $40 trillion Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded just five months after the U.S. hit ...
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Man in his 70s killed after parked RV catches fire in southeast Houston, HPD says
According to police, a nearby officer doing a report noticed smoke coming from the RV and attempted to save the man trapped inside, but it was too late....