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Ken Paxton took nearly 1,000 trips with state-funded security detail costing millions of dollars
The Texas attorney general’s use of a taxpayer-funded travel security detail stands out when compared with his predecessor and other state officials, our analysis found....
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PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers....
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2 Newsletter: Houston’s forecast and Gulf Coast neighbors brace for Hurricane Isaias’ impact
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Your morning scroll starts here. From the biggest stories happening around Houston to the things everyone’s talking about, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for the headlines, updates and a few things you’ll want to know before you head out the door. As...
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The Dirty Side of a Hurricane: Where the Worst Weather Happens
Hurricane Isaias will impact the central Gulf Coast, giving us in Houston a chance to understand an important hurricane concept: the clean side versus the dirty side of a storm. First, here’s the latest on the storm. As of Friday morning, Isaias is a Category 2 hurricane with 110...
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Essential Houston movies (Oct. 9, 2026)
On Friday's show: We take a closer look at Hurricane Isaias and how it might affect Houston weather. And we consider the essential films set in Houston or about our city that we all should see....
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AVDA launches billboard campaign to raise domestic violence awareness in Houston area
A Houston-area nonprofit is launching a yearlong billboard campaign to raise awareness about domestic violence and connect survivors with resources during Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Aid to Victims of Domestic Violence (AVDA) launched the campaign Thursday, Oct. 8, with su...
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Man dies after crashing into multiple vehicles, utility pole in southwest Houston
A man was killed and several other people were taken to the hospital after a four-vehicle crash Thursday night in southwest Houston, according to police. The crash happened around 10:10 p.m. Oct. 8 at the intersection of Westheimer Road and Hillcroft Avenue. According to prelimin...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1639: Flying to the Edge of Air
Episode: 1639 Helios, NASA’s high-flying almost-satellite. Today, let us ride Helios’ golden chariot.
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Baytown mother pushes for 'Andrew’s Law' after 16-year-old son killed at school
A Baytown mother is pushing for new legislation in Texas after her 16-year-old son was killed at school last year. Andrew Meismer was allegedly stabbed to death by a classmate with a pair of scissors during a fight over a vape pen inside Sterling High School in December 2025. Now...
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10 things that just make sense at HBCUs
As someone who went to a PWI (Hook ’em Horns!), I know I technically don’t get to claim the full HBCU experience. But my children went to HBCUs. My money went to HBCUs. And now I’m in graduate school at an HBCU myself. So at this point, I feel qualified to speak on a few things. ...
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Elijah Eche’s growth fuels Westbury’s title chase
Elijah Eche’s breakout junior season established him as one of Westbury’s defensive leaders. Now, after earning Defensive MVP honors in 5A-1 Region III, District 10, and spending the offseason refining his game with one of Houston’s top linebacker trainers, former Texas A&M and D...
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Message from the Associate Editor
Black lives still matter On Sept 6, 2018, Botham Jean was fatally shot (killed) in his Dallas, Texas apartment by off-duty Dallas police officer Amber Guyger, who mistakenly entered his unit believing it was her own. For this murder, Guyger received a mere 10-year sentence. After...
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Nearly 1 in 4 Third Ward voters in ‘suspense’; still able to vote
The word “suspense” can sound alarming, especially now that the Oct. 5 registration deadline has passed. But if you’re one of the more than 300,000 Harris County voters on the suspense list, you can still vote. In fact, election officials are urging voters on the list to show up ...
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A Pussycat Dolls Star, Miss Universe and a Project Runway Alum Team Up to Help Operation Smile Soar In Houston
Operation Smile soared on star power as a very merry throng celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Houston Smile Gala, which raised more than $750,000 for the international medical humanitarian organization. Pussycat Dolls star and Operation Smile Ambassador Carmit Bachar, Miss U...
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Houston crime: 2 brothers arrested following September road rage shooting on West Loop South
Two brothers have been arrested and charged in connection with a road rage shooting in September.
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Breaking Bond: Repeat theft defendant Richard Herrin pleads guilty, walks free
Richard Herrin, a repeat felony theft defendant previously featured in a FOX 26 Breaking Bond report, pleaded guilty Tuesday and walked out of court after a judge sentenced him under a provision allowing him to serve his time in county jail, instead of state jail....
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Dallas man faces 8 years in prison for unauthorized airport drone flights
A 24-year-old Dallas man has been charged with repeatedly flying a drone into a restricted airspace around Dallas Love Field and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport....
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Cash App $15M settlement payments are coming: Here's who qualifies and how much to expect
Approved claimants should start receiving payments this month from Cash App’s $15 million security settlement.
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Texas roofing company ordered to pay $500K to victims it scammed
A North Texas roofing company has been ordered to pay back multiple people who the company scammed out of tens of thousands of dollars, authorities said Thursday....
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Man killed in Independence Heights-area shooting; suspect on the run
Police say a 70-year-old man was found shot at the scene following an alleged shootout.
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Teen McDonald's employee killed in stabbing in Cypress, 16-year-old co-worker charged
One teenager is dead and another in custody after Harris County officials were called about a stabbing at a McDonald's restaurant in northwest Harris County....
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Texas Free College Application Week Oct. 12–18: How to apply without fees
Texas residents will be able to apply to undergraduate programs at any public college or university in the state without paying an application fee during Free College Application Week, which runs Oct. 12–18....
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Here’s where tornado activity is shifting across the U.S.
Tornadoes are shifting and striking across more months of the year, according to a new analysis.
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Illinois woman disappears on trip with boyfriend who returned home without her, mother says
The mother of a woman who vanished on a trip with her boyfriend in Illinois told Fox News Digital that "he has changed his story a couple times" as police search for her....
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Disability Rights Texas outlines next steps after judge orders Klein ISD to allow monitoring access
Disability Rights Texas (DRTx) says it plans to enter Klein ISD schools and speak with students and staff after a federal judge ruled the district violated federal law by restricting the organization’s monitoring access....
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Houston’s $48 million homelessness plan raises questions about permanent housing
For residents living near 419 Emancipation, the debate over Houston’s homelessness response is about more than what happens inside the facility. It’s about what happens after people leave. Mark Anthony Rodriguez, who lives and owns businesses in the area, said residents have seen...
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Harris County Precinct 4 shuts down Flock camera system
Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones says all 61 Flock cameras have been shut off and covered following concerns raised by residents.
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Houston weather: Continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias
Beautiful weather continues across the Houston area with mostly sunny skies, lower humidity and warm afternoons.
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Pentagon says the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan will be livestreamed
Hegseth, speaking to the conservative TV outlet Real America’s Voice News on Wednesday, said, “We’ll make sure that people are able to watch it, that it’s public.”...
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AI firm AMAX agrees to $2.48 million settlement over ineligible PPP loan
Federal prosecutors announced that an artificial intelligence data center engineering firm has agreed to pay $2.48 million to resolve allegations that it improperly received a second-draw PPP loan....
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Texas among top 10 hardest-working states in America, study finds
Texas ranked among the top 10 hardest-working states in America in a new study conducted by WalletHub.
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Pasadena mayor backs police leadership as five lieutenants clarify lawsuit over assistant chief appointment
Pasadena Mayor Thomas Schoenbein is defending the city’s police leadership as five department lieutenants push back against what their attorney says are mischaracterizations of a lawsuit challenging the appointment of Assistant Police Chief James Holt. In a statement, Schoenbein ...
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Nidal Hasan execution in Fort Hood to be livestreamed publicly, Hegseth says
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth was asked about the execution of Nidal Hasan, the Army psychiatrist who killed 13 people and wounded dozens more in 2009, for the first time, since the time and location was approved on Tuesday....
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Get a First Look Inside One of studioMET Architects’ Stunning Houses Before Its Featured on the AIA Houston Home Tour This Fall
During the fall, Texans love a few things. Football games and home tours always top the list. Perhaps it’s getting a sneak peek past gates you’ve only dreamed of, or it’s getting inspiration for your own property. Whatever your motivation, the AIA Houston Home Tour from November ...
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More than 60 Flock cameras to be decommissioned in Harris County, commissioner says
Hundreds of automated license plate readers and security cameras controlled by Flock Safety cover the county and capture real-time images of vehicles that pass by. The mass surveillance technology has prompted dozens of residents to speak out against the county's contract renewal...
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3 new Texas restaurants receive Michelin Stars
Three new Texas restaurants received a Michelin Star on Thursday, including Fort Worth's Goldee's Bar-B-Q, while several other North Texas establishments earned Bib Gourmand and recommended distinctions....
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844-pound alligator named 'Snaggletooth' killed after years-long hunt
A hunter captured a massive alligator in South Carolina ending a persistent four-year pursuit of the reptile.
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Group caught on video biking through crowded Galleria mall
Local police leaders warned that such social media trends could escalate into larger "teen takeovers" and urged better parental discipline.
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Man accused of killing 5-year-old in road rage incident will stay in jail throughout his trial
Prosecutors argued Porter should be denied bail because of his record of missing multiple court dates for previous misdemeanor offenses in the 2000s.
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HIGHLIGHTS: Protests, interruptions and key moments from Trump’s San Antonio rally
President Donald Trump’s visit to San Antonio on Wednesday brought repeated interruptions from protesters, demonstrations outside Freeman Coliseum and a campaign push for Texas Republicans ahead of the November election. Trump urged voters to support Republican U.S. Senate candid...
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Texas home, auto insurance rates trending down, state officials say
Insurance rates appear to be dropping for many Texans, according to the latest data from the Texas Department of Insurance.
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Person dead after being shot in chest in Houston's Independence Heights area
An investigation is underway after a person was found shot to death in the Independence Heights area of Houston. The scene is located at 218 E. 44th Street, just off N. Main Street and near Crosstimbers. Houston police say they were called to the location around 2:25 p.m. after g...
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A.J. Armstrong hearing set for October 27 after Texas court clears way
Antonio ‘A.J.’ Armstrong is scheduled to return to court later this month as his attorneys continue their effort to challenge his 2023 murder conviction. A hearing in Armstrong’s case is scheduled for October 27. It comes after the Court of Criminal Appeals of Texas rejected the ...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 8, 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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Acetaminophen sold on Amazon recalled over complaints
Amazon shoppers: check your medicine cabinet. More than 112,000 bottles of Amazon-brand Acetaminophen have been recalled, according to the FDA.
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Houston allergy sufferers, here’s what is making you sneeze!
Have you been reaching for the Kleenex box more often this week? Well, you aren’t the only one; Ambrosia pollen also known as ragweed is running high! Ragweed season starts in August, but southeast Texas typically peaks in September and October. Ragweed pollen will continue to sh...
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Hello Houston (October 8, 2026)
Today: We learn about the effort to restore the Bastrop Promenade in Houston's East Downtown, discuss Farmer’s Markets in the Houston area, and talk with long-time Houston-based comedian Andy Huggins. Plus, this week’s “HPM In Focus.”...
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Blue Origin picks Hutto for new aerospace manufacturing site
The 1.3‑million‑square‑foot site, located along Highway 79, will serve as a production hub for the company's satellite and communications programs.
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Enter for a chance to win a $200 in Landry’s gift cards!
Whether you’re planning a special celebration or satisfying a weeknight craving, there’s a Landry’s restaurant for the occasion. This fall, chefs from Landry’s restaurant teams will appear on Houston Life , sharing signature dishes and a look inside their restaurants. Each weekly...
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What Christa Pike said when she woke up Tuesday
Christa Pike was "angry and confused about everything" after waking up in a hospital bed days after Tennessee's failed execution attempt.