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Woodlands Gymnastics Academy closing doors this weekend
It is a double blow to the local gymnastics community this week as another major training facility prepares to shut down permanently, leaving families scrambling and athletes in limbo....
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White Sox strike first in AL wild card, beating Astros 6-3 in Game 1
The AL West-winning Astros eked into the playoffs with an 81-81 record to become the first team to reach the postseason without a winning record.
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Five suspected Houston gang members to remain in federal custody after hearing
The defendants face multiple charges, including including conspiracies to commit robbery and distribute controlled substances, as well as weapons charges....
parks
Pope Leo roots for the White Sox — but Houston Astros fans have faith of their own
It’s postseason time in Houston — and some Astros fans aren’t leaving anything to chance. Before first pitch Tuesday at Daikin Park, a handful of fans made a quick stop across the street at Church of the Annunciation — just to put in a good word. The only complication? The leader...
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Houston YNS gang investigation: Social media posts, rap videos lead to federal charges
Five young Houston men faced detention hearings Tuesday in a federal case built around an FBI investigation into a self-titled gang investigators identify as YNS, following a monthslong investigation that began with social media posts and rap videos and escalated into a series of...
schools
Tomball ISD parents say voicemail recording destroyed trust in school leadership
The parents of a 5-year-old student at Grand Oaks Elementary say they lost all faith in campus leadership after receiving a voicemail regarding a student safety investigation where the principal failed to disconnect the call and made comments off-camera....
government
Houston’s Own Legendary Stage and TV Star Makes This Golden Night Unforgettable — Even the Mayor Cannot Resist Debbie Allen
What a night it was. Houston Arts Alliance knows how to party and what a party turned celebration it was Saturday when the nonprofit rejoiced in two decades of strengthening the Bayou City’s creative ecosystem through public/private partnerships with a “Gilded & Golden” gala them...
safety
Ex-boyfriend arrested, charged in shooting of father, daughter near Baytown
The ex-boyfriend of a 19-year-old woman who was seriously injured in a shooting that killed her father near Baytown Monday has been arrested. Additional Update - N. Redell Road Shooting Investigation The victims have been identified as Leonel Pavon (53) and his daughter, Enelsi P...
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“You got it done”, After 2.5 years of no action, Houston homeowner sees flooding fix after contacting 2 Helps You
A Spring Branch homeowner who had been dealing with flooding problems for years says he can finally breathe easier after the city made major improvements to his street. Paul Braddock lives in the 2200 block of Bauer Drive, where he previously dealt with flooding on his property c...
government
75,000 voter registrations stuck in backlog -- is yours one of them?
Kharyshi Wiginton had voted before without a problem. So when she went to vote in May and election workers couldn’t find her registration, she was confused. “What I do know is I’ve been voting consistently and at no point had my registration been a problem,” the Pearland resident...
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METRO budget includes $40M for road improvements as transit advocates push for rider-focused spending
METRO’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget includes $40 million for road, sidewalk and bus stop improvements along transit routes, setting up a debate over whether that money should be used to maintain infrastructure or directed more toward bus and rail service for riders....
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Supreme Court allows Trump administration to resume third-country deportations
On Tuesday, the Supreme Court let President Donald Trump’s administration continue deporting people to countries other than their own for now, while the justices consider whether the policy is legal....
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2 extradited to U.S. on charges of drugging minors with THC gummies during smuggling scheme
Two Mexican nationals were arraigned in federal court after being extradited from Mexico to face charges of smuggling unaccompanied migrant children into the United States....
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Ex-Harris County SO sergeant pleads guilty to attempted transfer of obscene material to minors
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office sergeant has pleaded guilty to five counts of attempted transfer of obscene material to minors, federal officials say....
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White Sox receive a letter from Pope Leo XIV before winning playoff opener
The Chicago White Sox received a letter from Pope Leo XIV on the same day of their playoff opener against the Houston Astros. The Sept. 9 letter was addressed to White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, and the team said it arrived at Chicago's Rate Field on Tuesday ahead of Game 1 of it...
schools
Magnolia West High School closes campus after water loss, rising classroom temperatures
Students at Magnolia West High School were sent home early Tuesday, and the campus will remain closed Wednesday after the school’s water well ran dry, leaving bathrooms unusable and classrooms hot. KPRC 2 spotted a crew working on a water well at Magnolia West. Parents said the o...
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Woman sentenced in 2021 home invasion that left couple, 6-year-old daughter dead
A woman charged in a 2021 home invasion that left a couple and their 6-year-old daughter dead, and a 10-year-old girl injured, pleaded guilty Tuesday. Alexus Williams was charged with three counts of capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for her role in the t...
parks
Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White Sox
The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros — baseball's first division winner with a .500 or worse record — opened their Wild Card Series with a 6-3 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Large swaths of seats, especially in the upper deck, sat empt...
schools
Manvel Spirit: High school senior with Down syndrome scores touchdown in unforgettable moment
In Texas, football is more than just a game, its a passion. There are many teams across the state that play with soul, but last week, one team in Southeast Texas had a moment that demonstrates the heart of both the team and the game. The Manvel Mavericks played their rivalry game...
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Houston man, 20, charged in deadly shooting at birthday party
A suspect has been charged more than two years after a shooting at a birthday party in southeast Houston left one man dead and a girl injured.
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These small cities were just named the best in America: Here's why
What small U.S. cities offer the best quality of life? A new ranking looked at more than 1,300 communities, and here's what the data found.
government
Pride banners installed on Westheimer in Montrose
Pride banners are back on Westheimer in Houston’s Montrose Cultural District, bringing a visible display of LGBTQIA+ representation back to a corridor with deep ties to the community. Pride Houston 365, Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Council Member Joe Panzarella announced ...
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Caleb Flynn verdict: Former 'American Idol' singer convicted in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted of killing his wife while he was having an affair.
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Teen accused of animal cruelty after puppy reportedly found with broken bones at Humble home
An 18-year-old man has been charged after authorities say a puppy with multiple broken bones was rescued from a home in Humble.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 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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The advantages of being an undocumented immigrant who’s white
Former Houstonian Katya Suvorova tells her story of coming to the United States with her mother undocumented and learning that her mother was a mail-order bride in her memoir, "Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter."...
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Hello Houston (September 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss how changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect us in Texas, hear from Houston singer and songwriter Sara Van Buskirk, and learn about the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health....
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Toxic metals in baby food? Plum Organics agrees to new standards amid Texas AG investigation
A baby food manufacturer has adopted new standards to ensure its products, including those sold in Texas, do not contain dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals....
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The hobby economy and 'funflation': Why the cost of having fun is getting serious
Bank of America card data shows hobby spending rose 7.9% year over year in August, twice as fast as transaction growth.
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Puppy Nyla recovering after alleged abuse left her with multiple broken bones, authorities say
An 18-year-old man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after authorities say a puppy was rescued from a Humble home with multiple broken bones in various stages of healing. McKinley Bass, 18, recently surrendered to a court and is charged with third-degree felony cruelty to ...
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Texas insurance rule clarifies insurers can't deny coverage based only on roof age
Texas homeowners have new clarification on what insurance companies can and cannot consider when deciding whether to provide or renew a homeowners policy. The Texas Department of Insurance said insurance companies cannot deny or refuse to renew a homeowners insurance policy simpl...
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Brazoria County sheriff’s son Austin Stallman dies after heatstroke during training
Austin Stallman, the son of Brazoria County Sheriff Bo Stallman, has died after suffering a heatstroke during a training program in College Station two weeks ago, the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday. The sheriff’s office announced Stallman’s death early Tuesday morn...
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NASA and Boeing are moving forward with a Starliner launch as soon as this year. Here’s why that matters
The organizations have committed to flying Starliner’s first official mission without a crew, with the expectation that a crewed flight could come in 2028. Starliner’s last flight was called a type-A mishap and left two astronauts in space....
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Stormy Weather Pattern: Tropical moisture increases flood risk late week
Spotty Showers Moving Through SE Texas Tuesday: A few scattered showers are moving north through SE Texas this afternoon. Showers are bringing mainly moderate rain but isolated pockets of heavy rain are also possible. Rain Chances This Week: Moisture from Pacific Hurricane Polo g...
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Galveston County residents can give input on proposed desalination plant near Texas City in November
The proposed Bayshore Desalination Facility aims to help with water security in the region by removing salt and minerals from seawater to produce 24.5 million gallons of drinking water a day. However, residents and organizations have come forward with concerns about the proposed ...