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Trump’s proposed ban on diesel exports could have unintended consequences for Texas refineries
Texas refineries turn millions of barrels of crude oil into diesel and jet fuel daily for several industries, such as agriculture and aviation. They also sell the product abroad....
safety
HPD officer hospitalized, driver dead after crash on Eastex Freeway
A Houston Police Department officer is hospitalized after their patrol car was hit by a pickup truck in the north Houston area.
schools
Willis residents, schools under boil water notice after service restored
Willis ISD campuses are asking students to bring bottled water to school as the City of Willis is under a boil water notice after a now restored water pressure issue....
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Prisons and punishment (Oct. 1, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We discuss our notions about prison and punishment in Texas. And we talk with Tom Kenny, the voice of SpongeBob SquarePants, whose band performs Friday at the Continental Club....
business
Recall of popular soft drink hits 77,000 cans after zero-sugar labels found on full-sugar soda
A Utah beverage company is recalling more than 77,000 cans of 7UP Tropical after some packages labeled as zero-sugar soda were found to contain the full-sugar version of the drink....
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2 Newsletter: Severe weather threat grows across Houston area, with storms possible through the weekend
Hello, Houston.☀️ It’s going to be a busy Thursday going into the weekend. Not only are we dealing with the potential for severe weather throughout the Houston area and Texas, but we are also following some breaking news. Overnight, a deputy was shot in the leg by a suspect who t...
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Houston braces for a stormy end to the week: Here’s what to expect
The Houston area is in for several rounds of rain and thunderstorms through the weekend, with storms becoming more numerous at times as a front approaches. Most areas could pick up 1 to 3 inches of rain, with locally higher amounts possible where storms repeatedly move over the s...
safety
HPD officer injured after police vehicle hit on 610 Loop; pickup driver killed
Houston police officer was hospitalized after an HPD vehicle was struck while officers were responding to a traffic hazard on the 610 Loop early Thursday morning. According to police, officers were responding to a report of a semi-truck that had leaked some of its payload onto th...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2643: P ≠ NP (or is it?)
Episode: 2643 P ≠ NP (or is it?): an important problem in complexity theory. Today, an educated guess.
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Top 10 greatest diss songs in rap history
From the playground to the stage, hip-hop has always thrived on competition. It’s the quick wit, the verbal sparring, the way one artist can weaponize a rhyme to cut down another. Diss songs are the rawest form of that tradition. They don’t just call out rivals—they capture momen...
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Fred VanVleet’s return could unlock Rockets’ young core
By David Hill, Staff Writer If you were to search Rockets guard Fred VanVleet’s account on X, the first thing you’ll likely notice is a pinned post from June 2016 with the caption, “Bet on yourself.” It’s a phrase that fits the career trajectory of VanVleet, who overcame the chal...
parks
Third Ward members demand investigation of Columbia Tap cases
Third Ward community members are again demanding action at one of the Columbia Tap Trail’s most troubled locations: Anita Street, where the trail intersects the 3100 block. Their concerns intensified following the Sept. 6 fatal shooting of 35-year-old Jaleel Rahman at 3119 Anita ...
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Family of man fighting rare illness wants to bless someone with Houston Texans tickets
The family of a 22-year-old man fighting a rare life-threatening illness wants to bless another family with two club-level tickets to Sunday's Houston Texans game....
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Houston weather: Rain increases Thursday through the weekend
Rain becomes more widespread Thursday and Friday as tropical moisture interacts with a slow-moving front.
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Tennessee unable to carry out Christa Gail Pike execution, witnesses say
Tennessee was not able to carry out the planned execution of a woman convicted in the 1995 killing of a classmate, according to media witnesses.
schools
Houston ISD teachers facing sudden mid-semester layoffs amid 'campus leveling' budget cuts
Houston Independent School District teachers are facing sudden job losses and budget adjustments as the district undergoes its annual "campus leveling" process, leaving displaced educators scrambling for their next career moves before their pay ends Oct. 2....
safety
Disappearing messages, permanent proof: How group chats are investigated in criminal cases
A high-profile civil lawsuit alleging a 2024 gang rape at a Cornell University fraternity has sparked a reopened criminal investigation in New York and ignited a viral online debate: Should everyone in a private group chat be held legally accountable when a crime is broadcast in ...
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Hill Country braces for potentially life-threatening flooding this week
Communities across Central Texas are preparing for potentially dangerous flooding as several days of heavy rain move across the state. San Marcos is among the communities preparing for the possibility of flooding. The area is under a flood watch through at least Friday night. For...
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White Sox pounce early, finish sweep of Astros for first playoff series win since 2005
Houston ace Hunter Brown was lifted after getting just two outs and wasn’t helped by a sloppy defense, which committed two first-inning errors.
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Man accused of shooting Harris County deputy in custody following overnight search
In a post on social media, Gonzalez said the shooting occurred Wednesday night near the East Freeway in east Harris County.
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South Carolina mom accused of knife attack on young children; 6-year-old may lose arm: sheriff's office
A South Carolina boy’s call to his grandmother saying he was hungry led authorities to a home where investigators say his mother had stabbed him and his younger sibling dozens of times, leaving both children with severe injuries....
schools
Cornell student assault allegations highlight NY voluntary intoxication loophole
New York lawmakers are renewing efforts to close a state legal loophole regarding voluntary intoxication and sexual consent following allegations involving a Cornell University fraternity....
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Racing Pigs, a Longhorn Steer in the Ballroom and $1.3 Million Raised — Cattle Baron’s Keeps It Wild West In Its Houston Comeback
The American Cancer Society Houston’s Cattle Baron’s Ball may not have rustled up meaningful funds down on the ranch in a few years, but with a longhorn steer in the house along with the beloved racing pigs, the 2026 gala at the Hilton Americas Houston lassoed in close to $1.3 mi...
parks
Win for disabled rideshare drivers at Hobby Airport, but there’s one more problem to solve
Kevin Yackly recently showed 2 Helps You how far he had to travel from the rideshare parking area to reach the nearest accessible portable restroom at Hobby Airport. For Yackly, that meant a trek of more than 100 yards with his cane. The reason for this problem? Rideshare drivers...