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Houston man sentenced to federal prison for $3.5M Spring medical center arson
A 55-year-old man has been sentenced federal prison after planning an arson that destroyed a Spring medical facility and injured a firefighter, costing nearly $3.6 million....
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LIVE RADAR: Isolated showers moving into Houston area
Rain chances at the start of the week are low. Isolated showers and storms are possible Tuesday, but most of us will stay dry. Wednesday tracking spotty sea breeze showers but it is far from a wash out. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-ti...
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Houston voters to decide on Prop A in November, which would deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement
The “Houston Freedom Act” would make misdemeanor marijuana possession HPD’s “lowest law-enforcement priority,” and it would also enshrine a departmental policy banning no-knock warrants....
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ICE agent who shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston identified
The federal government has withheld his identification, even as major state and local law enforcement agencies across the country typically identify officers involved in shootings on the job soon after the incident....
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Man shot by ICE in Austin is charged with assaulting and resisting an officer
The officer who shot Wilber Garces Perez did not have a body-worn camera, according to court documents.
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Kentucky state trooper was shot and killed during routine traffic stop
A Kentucky State Police trooper was shot and killed while conducting a traffic stop along Interstate 65, authorities said. A suspect was arrested nearly 100 miles away and is expected to face a murder charge....
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Dr. David Persse, former Houston Health Authority, retired HFD EMS Physician Director, has died
Dr. David Persse, who recently retired after 30 years with the Houston Health Department, has died, according to city leaders.
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4 simple habits can help slow muscle loss as you age, fitness expert says
A New York-based fitness coach says that beyond GLP-1s, there are several other reasons that adults start losing muscle as they get older.
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US regulators close Jeep fire danger investigation amid Stellantis recall of 1M vehicles
The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has closed its preliminary investigation into a risk of fire in more 1 million Jeep vehicles.
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4 things to check before re-enrolling in your current health insurance plan
Open enrollment for health insurance begins Nov. 1, and for millions of Americans, the decision of which plan to choose will be made in just minutes — a choice that could affect both their health and their finances for an entire year. Don’t assume your plan stayed the same It may...
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David Persse, ‘pioneer’ of Houston’s EMS system, dies at 67
Marty Lancton, president of the Houston Professional Fire Fighters Association, said his innovations “saved countless thousands of lives over the years.”...
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Houston tax preparer pleads guilty to multiple tax fraud schemes
A 40-year-old Houston woman has pleaded guilty to federal tax offenses involving the failure to pay employee taxes and the preparation of false tax returns, according to the U.S. Department of Justice. Levi Casildo Castro pleaded guilty to willfully failing to collect and pay ove...
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US ban on $1 billion worth of Canadian imports goes into effect
U.S.-Canada relations hit another low on Tuesday as the U.S. implemented a new ban on Canadian imports, escalating an ongoing trade dispute between the nations....
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$1.4M worth of illegal drugs seized during vehicle inspection in South Texas: DPS
The Texas Department of Public Safety seized around $1.4 million worth of illegal drugs during a commercial vehicle inspection in South Texas last week, according to officials....
business
Trump schedules North Texas visit to showcase manufacturing growth at Denton truck facility
President Donald Trump will visit the Peterbilt Motors plant in Denton on Thursday to promote his administration's manufacturing policies and economic strategy....
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Driver rescued from retention pond in Spring after missing curve
Harris County officials rescued a young woman whose car went into a retention pond on her way to work early Tuesday morning.
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Planters NUTmobile is hitting the road and needs drivers - How to apply
The Planters NUTmobile is hitting the road again and looking for three Peanutters to get behind the wheel of the NUTmobile and take the iconic vehicle on the road across the country visiting festivals, parades, college campuses, community events and more....
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Houston woman says ‘ghost student’ stole her identity to apply for federal financial aid
A Houston woman who graduated from college four years ago says she recently logged into her federal student aid account and discovered something she never expected: a new FAFSA application had been submitted in her name. “I saw that giant banner that said, ‘Congratulations, your ...
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Houston police fatally shoot man charged with indecency with a child during arrest attempt
The shooting occurred at a Houston-area dog daycare in the 9600 block of Yupondale Drive where the man was allegedly employed.
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Project Row Houses launches Southern Survey Biennial III
Thirty-three years after seven Black artists pooled their money to buy a block of crumbling shotgun houses in the Third Ward, that block is hosting one of the most ambitious exhibitions in Project Row Houses’ history. Project Row Houses (PRH) opens the Southern Survey Biennial II...
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Spring water rescue: Woman pulled from retention pond near Northcrest
A woman escaped without injury early this morning after her car veered off the road and into a retention pond in Spring. The incident happened around 12:45 a.m. in the 22300 block of Northcrest Drive. Authorities say the woman was driving to work when she missed a curve and drove...
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Gov. Abbott warns of potential flash flooding across Texas this week
Heavy rain is expected to move east this week, raising the risk of flash flooding in West, North and Central Texas.
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Austin man shot by ICE still in pain, bullet lodged in his back, ahead of San Antonio hearing
Wilber Rafael Garces Perez is due in federal court in San Antonio on Wednesday as his attorneys seek his release and raise concerns about a bullet still lodged in his body....
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Social Security October payment schedule: Here’s when recipients get their checks
Social Security October payment dates are set for millions of Americans. Here’s when recipients can expect to receive their checks.
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Dr. David Persse, longtime Houston medical leader, dies at 66
Tributes are pouring in for Dr. David Persse, a longtime Houston physician and former chief medical officer who died Monday at age 66. Persse suffered a severe spinal injury while swimming at a beach in California on Saturday, according to reports. He was hospitalized after the i...
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National Coffee Day 2026 deals, discounts
Calling all coffee lovers! National Coffee Day is bringing a fresh lineup of freebies and discounts on Tuesday, Sept. 29.
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Child of a mail-order bride (Sept. 29, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: Writer Katya Suvorova, who grew up in Houston, talks about her book, "Ungrateful Immigrant Daughter: A Memoir From the Child of a Mail-Order Bride." And we discuss benefits available to veterans in Greater Houston....
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LSU frat pledges allegedly waterboarded, forced to chug milk in hazing rituals: report
Two fraternities at Louisiana State University are suspended following an investigation into allegations of hazing within the organizations.
safety
Houston police fatally shoot man wanted on child sex crime warrant after he pulled gun during arrest attempt
A man is dead after being shot by a Houston police officer Monday night. According to reports, the man was shot after he pointed a weapon at officers while they were attempting to take him into custody. The shooting happened around 9:30 p.m. at a facility in the 9600 block of Yup...
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2 Newsletter: Coastal showers today ahead of late-week downpours. Here’s what you need to know
Hello, Houston.☀️ Here’s a quick look at the latest news, developments and updates from across the Houston area, with the information you need to start your day. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us live on KPRC 2+ . ➡️ Love our morning newsletter...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3412: Bipedalism’s Message
Episode: 3412 In which we humans (and birds) depend upon being unstable – and thinking unstably. Today, we walk on two legs.