Texas executes man for a triple killing, days after other man convicted in case was put to death
A man convicted of fatally shooting three people during a 2005 attempted robbery at their rural Texas home has been put to death.
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Heads of AI firms tell United Nations Security Council that it could be a risk to all humanity
The heads of major AI firms pleaded with the United Nations on Wednesday to set controls over the burgeoning technology they are designing in order to save the world....
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5-Star driver with 1-star bathroom problem at Hobby Airport over lack of immediate access for drivers with disabilities
A rideshare driver who regularly picks up and drops off passengers at William P. Hobby Airport says getting to a restroom has become a significant challenge because of where ride-share drivers are required to park. Kevin Yackly is an Uber drive with a disability that requires him...
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Harris County elected leaders, non-profits, advocates address the state of animal welfare
It's estimated that a million stray animals are wandering the streets in Harris County, causing public health and public safety issues.
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Elizabeth Holmes scheduled to move to halfway house in August 2027
Holmes is scheduled to be placed in the Austin Transitional Center.
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Florida plastic surgeon found guilty of murdering missing lawyer
Tomasz Kosowski was charged with first-degree murder in the death of Steven Cozzi, who disappeared in March 2023.
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How safe is your child’s school? Five questions every parent should ask right now
A loaded gun, a knife assault and threats involving Houston-area schools have raised questions for parents just weeks into the new school year. The incidents are happening as the FBI Houston Field Office investigates a record number of school-threat reports from the previous scho...
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DOJ defends White House news bans, saying access a 'privilege' and citing national security concerns
CNN, MS NOW and Politico are banned from the White House.
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Multistate manhunt for accused sexual predator who skipped on $100K bond
Federal agents are offering a reward for Alex Rosado Lopez, a man wanted in Georgia and two other states.
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State error in Texas creates huge backlog in voter registration applications as midterm voting nears
County election offices throughout Texas are scrambling to process a massive backlog of voter registration applications stemming from an error at the state level, a headache that is hitting just as they are preparing for voting to begin in the midterm elections. The problem, whic...
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Venezuela's acting leader, at UN for first address, promises elections at the 'right moment'
Venezuela’s acting president, delivering her first address to the U.N. General Assembly since coming to power, promised elections Wednesday and said the nation’s people will determine the “right moment.” “I wish to state this very clearly before this General Assembly: Elections w...
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🛣️ Arlington Street has had failing grades for years. What happens next?
This one caught my attention. I’m looking into Arlington Street near Heights High School , where residents have raised concerns about long-term street and drainage issues, along with increased traffic and parking impacts. One resident sent me City street-assessment data showing p...
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Two abandoned homes, one bold vision: A new hub for Fifth Ward
After five years of self-funded work, Stephan Hester is putting the finishing touches on a community safe haven in Houston’s Fifth Ward — and he’s celebrating with a free art and book swap this weekend. Hester, who grew up just one street away from the project site, transformed t...