Woman killed in hit-and-run crash on Little York Road, Houston police say
Police said a woman in her mid-20s was walking or sitting on Little York Road near North Wayside Drive when a gray or black sedan hit her and fled the scene.
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A Harris County grand jury has returned an indictment against the ICE officer who ran over a man in northwest Harris County earlier this month , causing injuries that required hospitalization. It’s unclear yet what charge the federal agent, who has been identified Mario Morales, ...
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Harris County ICE crash: Indictment to be announced
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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US election
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Christa Pike says she's in constant pain and blames 'incompetence' for her failed execution
Christa Pike said Friday that she remains in constant pain and struggles to speak a month after surviving a lethal injection in Tennessee, a failure she blames on “incompetence.” In her first public statement since the execution, Pike said she never contemplated a life beyond her...
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Early voting jumps across Senate battlegrounds as millions more Americans vote ahead of Election Day
Early voting is continuing to significantly outpace the last midterm election, with millions more Americans casting ballots in advance and particularly sharp increases in states hosting competitive Senate races , according to an Associated Press analysis of voting data five days ...
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Will rain ruin Halloween in Houston, here’s your timeline
We’re just three days away from Halloween, and if you have little ones eager to fill their candy bags or Saturday night plans you’ll want to pay close attention to this forecast. To be honest, this forecast is a little tricky. The rain we’re watching is associated with a small ar...
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Democrats ride THC ban backlash in race for lieutenant governor
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Former Pasadena mall to become $75M health center as city faces healthcare access challenges
A former department store at Pasadena Town Square Mall is being converted into a $75 million public health center as the city continues to face challenges with healthcare access. The 60,000-square-foot Pasadena Square Health Center will occupy the former Dillard’s location at 100...
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Family Halloween planning made easy: safety tips for routes, costumes and sensory-friendly ideas
Halloween is almost here, and as you head out to trick-or-treat, a few simple, practical steps can help families and neighbors enjoy a safe, pleasant evening. Rania Mankarious of Crime Stoppers of Houston shares friendly, easy‑to‑follow tips — including ideas to make the evening ...
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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm elections , citing his long-standing belief in civic participation. Leo, for...