The week in politics (Sept. 16, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And a new documentary delves into the life and career of Houston-native WNBA star Brittney Griner.
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Fugitive extradited to Galveston County after more than 26 years
A man who spent more than 26 years as a fugitive has been extradited from Nicaragua and returned to Galveston County, authorities said. Roberto Moran Perez was convicted in 2000 of aggravated sexual assault of a child and indecency with a child. He received sentences of 16 years ...
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Houston road closures planned on US-59, SH-288, East Beltway-8 could impact your drive this weekend
Houston drivers should expect weekend closures on US-59, SH-288, and the East Beltway-8 that could impact travel near downtown and surrounding areas.
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Louisiana amoeba infection: Health officials warn about cases of Acanthamoeba keratitis, eye infection that can cause permanent vision loss, after certain tap water use
Officials are warning about an amoeba in Louisiana and the risks of using tap water to rinse nasal passages and clean contact lenses after Acanthamoeba keratitis cases....
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Galveston City Council Member Jason Hardcastle arrested for intoxicated driving after crash: Police
Galveston City Council Member Jason Hardcastle was arrested for driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest after a crash, police said.
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Houston police investigate deadly Saturday morning shooting
Houston police are investigating after a person was shot to death early Saturday morning.
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Kamala Harris urges a 'too big to rig' turnout for the midterms and tees off on Trump
Two years after Kamala Harris lost the presidential election to Donald Trump , she still delights Democratic donors and activists with jabs against him, saying the Republican is “callous, corrupt and incompetent” and calling him the “decorator in chief” for his White House renova...
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10-man Man United loses at Chelsea to leave Carrick's job in further jeopardy
Michael Carrick's position as Manchester United manager was jeopardized further Saturday with a 2-0 loss at Chelsea in the Premier League, with a red card to Lisandro Martinez adding to the woes of the beleaguered English giant. Carrick was already under huge pressure — and seemi...
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15-year-old boy charged with murdering his father; family says it was self-defense
A 15-year-old is charged with murdering his father, but the boy's family says it's a case of self-defense.
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1 dead, 6 hurt in shooting at Spirit Halloween store in California
One person is dead and six others were injured in a shooting at a Halloween-themed store in Northern California that happened just hours before the holiday....
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1 killed, 6 injured in Spirit Halloween store shooting in Northern California
A shooting in California at a store selling costumes and decor on the eve of Halloween has left one person dead and six injured, police said.
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Flávio Bolsonaro’s departure to the US sparks a flurry of viral Brazilian memes
Political memes have exploded in Brazil since Sunday’s election that saw President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva beat his opponent Flávio Bolsonaro, who responded to his loss by fleeing the country. Social media played an outsized role in Lula's win, with the unprecedented mobilizati...
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Watch: Suspected drunk driver crashes truck into California restaurant
A suspected drunk driver crashed a truck through the front door of Chicken Thyme restaurant in Concord, California.