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Teen's alleged suicide ruled homicide weeks later, court documents show
A man already wanted by immigration authorities has been charged with murder after claiming the teen he's accused of killing shot himself, according to court documents....
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How a small Houston-area city helped Flock cameras take off nationwide
Years before automated license plate reader cameras became commonplace at intersections across the United States, a small city northwest of Houston was among the early adopters of the technology. Jersey Village, home to fewer than 8,000 residents, approved the use of Flock Safety...
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Publix frozen berry recall given FDA’s most serious classification
The Food and Drug Administration is listing a recent recall of GreenWise frozen blueberries and frozen mixed berries as a Class I recall.
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Harris Co. couple with 4 dogs warning other pet owners about parasite found in dog parks that can be fatal
A West Harris County couple says all four of their dogs contracted a potentially serious parasite after visiting Congressman Bill Archer Park, prompting a warning for pet owners about the risk the snail-transmitted parasite can pose anywhere dogs encounter freshwater or standing ...
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'Most prolific' member of online extremist network 764 sentenced to 77 years in prison
A federal judge has sentenced a 27-year-old Tennessee man to 77 years in prison for his targeting of young girls online as part of the extremist network 764, which the FBI deems a form of "modern-day terrorism."...
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Former Meta engineer says Instagram took a 'don't ask, don't tell' approach on kids under 13
During his second day of testimony, Arturo Béjar said Meta consistently prioritized profits over safety in designing its products, focusing on how often and for how long people used them, even if it was detrimental to their mental well-being....
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Oklahoma woman reunites with missing dog found over 1,000 miles away in North Carolina
A woman has reunited with her missing dog who was found over 1,000 miles away across the country.
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Deputies seize drugs, gun and $30,000 in cash at south Montgomery County smoke shop
Investigators seized nearly seven pounds of marijuana, more than 1,200 grams of THC vape products, over 4,000 grams of THC edibles, a firearm and about $30,000 in cash during a search at a smoke shop on Rayford Road in Montgomery County. The Montgomery County Narcotics Enforcemen...
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Trump teases potential Kim Jong Un meeting later this year
Kim Yo Jong said the leaders' relationship 'remains excellent' but called US policies toward Pyongyang hostile.
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Residents and industry leaders at odds over transmission lines at legislative hearing
Flashes of yellow were all around the Texas Capitol grounds on Wednesday as legislators gathered to consider two of the most controversial issues in Texas politics: data centers and transmission lines. The color — displayed on bandanas, pins, shirts and dresses — has become the s...
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Klein ISD classroom aide facing felony charge highlights Texas special education camera law
A former Klein ISD classroom aide was fired and arrested by district police on a felony charge of Injury to a Child just five days into the school year. A frustrated mother of a nonverbal autistic student in the suspect's class says she had to look up court records herself to lea...
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Deer Park police officer suspended after using license plate cameras for personal use
A Deer Park police officer was suspended for 10 days after an internal audit found he used the department’s license plate reader cameras for what officials called “personal use.” The officer, Brandon Williams, has since been reassigned to community services, according to the Deer...
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Teacher found dead with throat slit; detectives scrutinize husband’s shifting story
A Colorado elementary school teacher was found dead inside her home, and investigators said evidence at the home raised questions about her husband's account of what happened....
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Houston weather: Heat advisory in effect Thursday
High temperatures in and around Houston are expected to be around 100 the next several days. It will stay mostly sunny Thursday with the humidity making it feel like it's 106 to 112 the next few days....
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Houston-area YouTuber stabbed while livestreaming at Clear Lake boat ramp
A Houston-area YouTuber was stabbed at a Clear Lake boat ramp while livestreaming — and he believes sharing his location may have made him a target. Austin Lewis, known online as Captain Crunch Boats, has built a following of more than 34,000 subscribers and 312 videos documentin...
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Texas Parks and Wildlife commissioners inundated with border wall concerns during annual meeting
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission’s annual public hearing kicked off Wednesday with an unusually festive scene outside the agency’s Austin offices: a tailgate party where hundreds of people from around the state cooked out, shared cold drinks and talked about the reason the...
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Spring ISD skirts potential takeover after making academic gains
Annual state accountability ratings show Spring ISD improved from a D-rated district to a C and dropped its number of F-rated campuses from 11 to 2 in the 2025-26 school year....
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2 Helps You: Brazoria County beekeepers raise concerns over mosquito spraying deaths, transparency of pesticides used
A Brazoria County beekeeper says mosquito spraying operations have taken a devastating toll on his business, claiming millions of bees have been killed this year. Dane Beito, owner of Gulf Coast Honey Bee Farms, manages between 200 and 400 bee boxes each year. He told 2 Helps You...
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Drug Enforcement Administration joins probe into Hayden Panettiere's death: Sources
Actress Hayden Panettiere was found in cardiac arrest prior to her death on Sunday, the Greenville County Coroner's Office said.
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Judge sentences woman in firebomb plot to kill Treasury Secretary
A woman who admitted she planned to kill U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on the day of his Senate confirmation was sentenced Tuesday to more than six years in prison....
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Advanced manufacturing is expanding in Houston and it's leading to hundreds of jobs
Growth in solar manufacturing is creating hundreds of jobs in the Houston area, but industry experts say companies face challenges finding qualified candidates....
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Montana boy killed after being flung from carnival ride operating with missing restraints, lawsuit alleges
A 13-year-old boy was killed last month after being thrown from a Yo Yo carnival ride in Montana, according to a lawsuit alleging that carnival workers failed to follow safety protocols and operated the ride despite several missing seats and restraints....
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Back-to-school cyberbullying warning: What parents need to know about AI, fake accounts and altered images
As students head back to school, child safety experts are warning parents that bullying doesn’t always end when kids walk through the front door. Cyberbullying can follow children home through group chats, online games and social media — and parents may never see it happening. Kl...
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Flock camera helps nab Florida corrections officers in LEGO heist: deputies
Florida State Corrections Officers Kaitlyn Thomas and Shaun Smith were arrested after allegedly stealing over $3,000 in merchandise.
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E-scooter crash raises safety concerns for young riders in Greater Houston Area
A 10-year-old girl is recovering after investigators say she was struck by a vehicle while riding an electric scooter in northwest Harris County. The crash happened near the intersection of Lincolns Meadow Drive and Dukes Run Drive. According to Harris County Precinct 4, the girl...
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Harris, El Paso counties challenge federal election conditions on security grants
The lawsuit argues the Trump administration cannot withhold funding to force election changes it calls unconstitutional and unrelated to terrorism.
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Brewers' Pat Murphy doesn't think his team has played great. Milwaukee's record suggests otherwise
Pat Murphy doesn’t sound like the manager of a team with the best record in the major leagues as he discusses what the Milwaukee Brewers have accomplished thus far. “I don’t think we’ve played great,” the two-time reigning NL manager of the year said Wednesday. “We haven’t really...
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City of Pasadena Police Chief M.P. Jackson to retire
The City of Pasadena's top cop has announced he is retiring, according to a statement from the City of Pasadena.
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Missouri court allows new Trump-backed US House districts to be used in November election
A Missouri judge has allowed new U.S. House districts backed by President Donald Trump to be used in the November elections, rejecting a bid by to put the Republican-friendly districts to a statewide vote of the people. The ruling Wednesday by Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Gre...
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Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children, British newspaper says
Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom , but they won’t resume their roles as working members of the royal family, British news media reported late Wednesday. The couple's children, Prince Archie, 7, and Princess Lilibet, 5, have already e...
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FDA authorizes robotic blood draw device: ‘First-of-its-kind’
A first-of-its-kind robotic device can now autonomously draw blood from patients, following authorization from the FDA. Here’s how it works.
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Prince Harry and Meghan planning to move back to the UK
Prince Harry and Meghan are said to be planning to relocate from the US later this month to a private residence outside London.
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Pentagon threatens funding for 30 universities over ties to China
The Pentagon has ordered 30 universities to audit their partnerships with institutions—primarily in China—or face a total loss of federal funding.
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US Marshals fall as second-story deck collapses while they try to make an arrest, video shows
Body camera footage shows nine members of a U.S. Marshals Service task force falling to the ground as a second-story wooden deck they were standing on suddenly collapses....
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Texas-based oil companies among first to sign contracts with Venezuela
Venezuela's oil minister visited Houston this week to sign the contracts and address U.S. energy leaders.
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Texas Southern University names Ashley Robinson as Athletic Director
Texas Southern University announced on Wednesday that they've hired Ashley Robinson, two-time National Athletics Driector of the Year, to be the new Vice President and Athletic Director....
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Tens of thousands in Indiana are still without power a week after deadly storms
Tens of thousands of people in northwest Indiana remained without power Wednesday, more than a week after deadly storms leveled trees and knocked down power lines across the region. Northern Indiana Public Service Co. said crews were working nonstop to fix the outages, but 75,000...
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Family says 'stuff can be replaced' after flames from neighboring home rips through theirs
Two homes were deemed a total loss after a fire in west Harris County. Despite the loss, a homeowner said they "feel lucky" and that "stuff can be replaced."...
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GMA coming to Houston to celebrate the Texans' historic 25th season
GMA is heading to Houston to cheer on the Houston Texans ahead of the team's 25th anniversary season.
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Man found guilty of capital murder in 2023 case of 2 cannabis businessmen found dead in Houston
Polie Phan is the first of three to be charged in the case, after two men from Oregon, Dana Lars Ryssdal and James Gerald Martin III, were found dead while in Houston on business....
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The US national debt now stands at $40 trillion
The national debt surpassed a record $40 trillion on Wednesday, a staggering milestone as defense costs, social programs like Social Security and Medicare and interest on the burgeoning deficit make up an enormous share of federal spending. The milestone figure was recorded just ...
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Beryl, storm-damaged Brazoria County homeowners can get recovery help at Freeport outreach event Thursday
Homeowners in Brazoria County whose homes were damaged by severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds or Hurricane Beryl in 2024 can learn about recovery assistance Thursday. The Texas General Land Office will host an outreach event on August 20: Time: 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Locatio...
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Car group showcases custom rides to inspire the next generation
These cars stand out with their colorful and creative designs, but these custom rides are driving something bigger in the Houston community.
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Meet Fariha Nasir the interior designer crafting spaces that tell stories
Houston designer and Magnolia Network star Fariha Nasir is helping homeowners transform their spaces without spending a fortune. In her first book, Home, Improved , she shares approachable DIY projects designed to make any home feel more personal. Nasir joins Houston Life to disc...
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Longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes to retire, citing differences with Pentagon leadership
The longtime publisher of Stars and Stripes has announced his retirement, ending a decades-long career with the military newspaper as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s Pentagon moves to exert editorial control and eliminate what it asserts are “woke distractions.” Max D. Lederer J...
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New Nat Geo groundbreaking documentary 'Lion' follows pride of lions in Kenya for 4 years
A new four-part nature documentary series tells a true story of family, courage and coming-of-age. It focuses on a lion cub who may become a lion king. "Lion" takes viewers on a journey involving that little cub and his family....
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Patrick to Texas school districts: 'We're coming for your books'
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick issued a stark warning for school districts that do not remove books that he believes are offensive.
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Abbott orders review of how school districts are spending money
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the comptroller to conduct a review of how school districts are spending their money.
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I-10 Katy Freeway reopens near West 610 Loop; stalled 18-wheeler still on highway
The lanes were closed off by a stalled 18-wheeler further down the west Houston highway.
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Psychologist testifies Lindsay Clancy was not criminally responsible in killing of her 3 children
Lindsay Clancy didn’t appreciate the “wrongfulness” of killing her three children because of her mental health issues, a psychologist testifying for the defense said at her murder trial Wednesday. The testimony of Paul Zeizel is the strongest evidence yet to support the defense c...
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Dickinson ISD teacher arrested, accused of improper relationship with 16-year-old student
Dickinson ISD says a district employee assigned to the Galveston County Juvenile Justice Alternative Education Program (JJAEP) has been arrested in connection to allegations involving a student. The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office later confirmed 46-year-old Kristi Hanks was ar...
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Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon named 2026 International Fire Chief of the Year
Cy-Fair Fire Chief Amy Ramon has been named the International Association of Fire Chiefs’ 2026 Fire Chief of the Year. Ramon received the honor Aug. 12 during Fire-Rescue International in Kansas City, Missouri. The award recognizes one career chief and one volunteer chief nationw...
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Harvard to pay $53M over body parts sold on black market
Harvard has agreed to a $53 million settlement over a scandal involving donated human remains stolen from its medical school morgue and sold to buyers....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 19, 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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18-wheeler's shifting load of pipes prompts closure of WB lanes of Katy Freeway at West Loop
An 18-wheeler's shifting load of pipes prompted the closure of all westbound lanes of the Katy Freeway at West Loop on Wednesday afternoon.
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Lebanon extradites ex-Assad general to Syria for trial over alleged crimes
Lebanon on Wednesday extradited a former Syrian military officer under ousted President Bashar Assad and he will be put on trial in Syria, the Interior Ministry said. Maj. Gen. Adel Issa is the first military officer to be turned over by Lebanon since Assad’s fall in late 2024. L...
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Photos: New Houston monument honors Black and women pioneers in space
Houston Matters visits EarthRise, a new monument to women and Black pioneers in the space industry on the grounds of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay....
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Ticket lottery opens for Republican Midterm Convention in Dallas
The convention is the first ever midterm convention and takes place Sept. 9-10 at the American Airlines Center.
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Hello Houston (August 19, 2026)
Today: We find out what’s behind the budget problems plaguing several Texas cities, learn about solar radiation management, discuss questions about voting access ahead of the midterm elections, and more....
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Concerns about the New World screwworm have put Texas pet adoptions on hold
U.S. officials have emphasized the parasite’s threat to the nation’s $113 billion cattle industry, but the screwworm fly can lay eggs that hatch into flesh-eating larvae in the wounds or mucous of any mammal....