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Judge allows new Fort Bend County legal department, but blocks transfer of county attorney staff, resources
After Wednesday’s ruling, County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson said the decision puts county business “in peril.”
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Federal judge rules EPA unlawfully clawed back $250 million for solar energy initiatives across Texas
Harris County was awarded $54 million for the solar program in 2024. That money was rescinded in August last year when the county received a termination letter from the EPA that claimed to end the initiative....
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River Oaks District Restaurant Favorite Celebrates 10 Years, Defying the Odds — In a World Of Rotating Hotspots, Le Colonial Shows Staying Power
The chic boite Le Colonial is celebrating its 10th anniversary in Houston’s tony River Oaks District. It was back in the fall of 2016 when restauranteurs Rick Wahlstedt and Joe King brought their stylish recreation of 1920s dining in French colonial Southeast Asia to Houston. Tha...
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NASA’s SpaceX Crew-13 quarantines in Houston’s Johnson Space Center ahead of Oct. 1 launch
The four-person crew is isolating in Houston ahead of potentially launching next week. They will travel to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 26....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 23, 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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Hello Houston (September 23, 2026)
Today: We receive an update on the latest plans for the Astrodome, discuss the potentially unsafe E. coli levels found in some of Houston’s waterways, learn about the Houston Bulls hockey team, and more....
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Bail denied for man accused of killing 5-year-old in Harris County road rage incident
Teare confirmed Tuesday that Flock cameras were used in the case but cautioned that the technology should be used responsibly.
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Police seek suspect after alleged recording incident at a Pasadena Old Navy store
Pasadena police are asking for the public’s help finding a man accused of recording under a dressing-room door while a woman was changing clothes. It happened Monday, September 21 at the Old Navy on Fairmont Parkway. The Pasadena Police Department says the woman confronted the su...
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New poll puts Talarico ahead in Texas Senate race
A new poll shows Democrats in Texas have a chance to win two statewide races in November, something they haven't done in more than 30 years.
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Houston weather: Another very warm day on the way for Thursday
A weak boundary arrives late this week and should knock down humidity somewhat Friday. Don’t expect a real fall cooldown, but temperatures could drop to the upper 60s in spots early Friday and Saturday....
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Study ranks the best and worst US cities for people with disabilities
WalletHub ranked St. Louis, Minneapolis and Columbus among the most accommodating U.S. cities for people with disabilities, while lower-ranked cities often lack affordable, accessible services....
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Talarico vs. Paxton: Who has the better plan to lower costs?
In a Texas Senate race defined by the rising cost of everyday life, Ken Paxton and James Talarico are offering voters different approaches to affordability. Paxton is proposing new tax deductions, an expanded Child Tax Credit and permanent "Trump Accounts," while Talarico is call...
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Desi Comedy Fest to Make Texas Debut in Houston, Bringing South Asian Humor to the Lone Star State - India Tribune
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2nd man arrested in death of Mississippi woman found hanging from tree
Mississippi police arrested a second man in connection with the death of 29-year-old Tasia Fortune, whose body was found hanging from a tree behind an abandoned home in Jackson....
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These are the best cities for walking your dog, new report finds
Rover and Redfin teamed up to share what they found to be the top 10 cities for walking your dog in the U.S.
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Suspect identified in deadly Trinity Gardens stabbing
27-year-old Brandon Lewis is accused of fatally stabbing a man on Tuesday.
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President Trump set to attend Texas-Tennessee game
President Donald Trump will watch the Texas Longhorns take on the Tennessee Volunteers in Knoxville, Tennessee on Saturday.
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Hotels sued over alleged sex trafficking of teen linked to Klein Cain High School prostitution case
Attorneys for a woman identified as Jane Doe have filed a federal lawsuit against several Houston-area hotel operators, including Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, alleging the businesses enabled and profited from a sex-trafficking scheme allegedly organized by a former Klein Cain High S...
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Body found near I-45 and I-10 close to downtown Houston
Houston police confirm a body was discovered near where I-45 and I-10 intersect, close to downtown. Police say the call came in at approximately 1:45 p.m. Authorities say a 911 call came from an individual who reported finding a body near American Statesmanship Park. Very limited...
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Florida man throws cash out window while leading Pearland police on chase
Two men from Florida have been arrested after Pearland police investigated suspicious ATM activity and ultimately were led on a chase. The Pearland Police Department says it happened on Wednesday, Sept. 16, at approximately 6 p.m. when officers were dispatched to a bank in the 99...
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Texas voters still believe in the state. They’re less confident about its future
Texans say they still believe in the Lone Star State, but are becoming more worried about its future, according to a new poll.
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Texas City police discipline 2 employees over alleged Flock misuse, DA declined charges
Texas City police revealed new details Wednesday about two department employees accused of misusing the city’s Flock license plate reader system, including a dispatcher who searched for her own child dozens of times and a police sergeant who was demoted. The details were presente...
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Boy, 14, in custody after deadly shooting of Spring ISD Westfield High School student
A 14-year-old boy has been taken into custody following the deadly shooting of a 15-year-old student near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday....
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Got a mail ballot application with Gov. Abbott’s name on it? Here’s what it means
Jake McCarron opened his mail and found a letter bearing Gov. Greg Abbott’s name. Inside was an application to vote by mail. His first reaction? “Confusion.” “Why would Governor Abbott be endorsing mail-in voting when he’s a supporter of the president who’s against mail- in votin...
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Camp For All expands to $61M second location in Chappell Hill
Camp For All is expanding from Burton, Texas to a second location in Chappell Hill, Texas, sitting on nearly 380 acres and includes 20 accessible cabins....
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Jason Landry, missing since 2020, identified after remains found
Human remains discovered in Caldwell County have been identified as Jason Landry, a 21-year-old Texas State University student who vanished in December 2020 following a car crash, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced. DNA testing performed by the University of North Texas ...
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Houston Police seeking tips on fatal 2025 Third Ward fire
James Haggerty was found dead during a house fire in Summer 2025. Anyone with information can contact Houston Police.
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Inspired by this year's lowly AL West, here are the weakest teams to make MLB's postseason
With just a few days left in the regular season , the AL West might make a particularly mediocre kind of history. After Tuesday night's games, the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros were tied for first place at 78-79. No full-season division champion has ever had a losing record. I...
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Tim Janus, 'Amazing Race' alum who competed with Joey Chestnut, dies: Reports
Competitive eater Tim Janus, known as “Eater X," has died after a battle with cancer. Janus competed with Joey Chestnut on “The Amazing Race" in 2018.
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Pasadena ISD school bus caught fire after football game, team evacuated by coaches
A Pasadena ISD school bus caught fire while the Queens Intermediate football team was returning from a game on Tuesday evening.