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A confident smile is more than white teeth. It starts with health and stability — healthy gums, strong bone, a balanced bite and overall oral health. Without a solid foundation, cosmetic work won’t last. That’s why the first step is assessing the soft tissue, bone volume and how ...
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Willis High School will begin screening every student through metal detectors and searching backpacks Tuesday after a second gun was discovered on campus this school year, prompting safety concerns among parents who say they have had enough. The announcement came Monday, Sept. 21...
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The state's power grid managers are seeking information about these projects' energy and water usage.
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A University of Houston football player’s bond was raised Monday after investigators accused him of assaulting a pregnant woman during an argument about an abortion pill, according to investigators. Carmello Dedric Brooks, 19, had his bond increased from $15,000 to $50,000 by Jud...
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Two Florida consumers claimed they paid extra for Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins based on the carved faces shown on the packaging. A federal judge disagreed, calling their only alleged injury “subjective disappointment.”...
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Gov. Abbott says data centers cannot be approved until ERCOT, the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUC), and the Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) gather the information they need....
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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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As the medical field continues to evolve, surgical technologists play a vital role in keeping operating rooms running safely and efficiently. During National Surgical Technologist Week, Houston Life took a closer look at this hands-on career at Fortis College Houston South. Forti...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has directed the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to halt all permits sought by data centers until the Electric Reliability Council of Texas (ERCOT) completes an audit. The governors office says state agencies require the data from the a...
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Today: We discuss how eliminating greenhouse gas limits for power plants could affect Houston, talk about Texas's new statewide reading list for public school students, learn about the threat coral reefs are facing in the Gulf, and more....
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Fifty New World screwworm infestations have been confirmed in the U.S. since the outbreak began, including 48 in Texas and two in New Mexico. Learn which animals are at risk, what symptoms to watch for and how officials are working to contain the spread....
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Grocery bills can add up quickly, but the Houston Food Bank says families can take several practical steps to make their food budgets go further. Jennifer Da Silva, a Houston Food Bank representative, recommends planning ahead before heading to the store. Start by checking what y...
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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has stopped publicly revealing where it is holding most detainees who are subject to final deportation orders, in a move that has made it harder for lawyers and relatives to find them....
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The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office says a deputy has been fired after the agency reviewed video footage that depicted the deputy driving a marked unit in an “unacceptable” manner. According to the sheriff’s office, the footage showed the deputy following another vehicle at an ...
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Texas fall colors peak late October through November. Discover top leaf-peeping spots from Lost Maples to East Texas, according to Texas A&M Forest Service experts....
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Hi👋 Hope you’re having a great Monday! Every time I send one of these out, the open rates are fantastic. So I just wanted to say thank you for reading, and being here. I’m so thankful for you! I’m also working behind the scenes on even more ways for us to connect. That means the...
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Goodwin said that two ads depicting "deepfake" images of her violate a campaign law passed by the Texas legislature in 2019.
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An 18-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly fatally shooting her boyfriend of two years in the head at a townhome on Fondren Road earlier this year. Emily Abigail Perez was charged Friday and is currently not in custody, according to records. The shoot...
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Officials say a student report led to administrators finding a loaded gun on campus on Monday. New safety measures will be added to the campus starting Tuesday morning....
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Police were called on Friday evening and found what they believe to be skeletal remains.
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Houston residents have raised concerns about power reliability for years — and new data shows outage activity climbed sharply in several Houston-area communities this summer. ENOUGH tracks power outage frequency month by month, so you can see what is happening in your ZIP code an...
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Willis High School was placed in a hold status after staff members discovered a loaded gun on campus Monday morning. In an email sent to families, the school confirmed the discovery and said a student has been detained. The gun was also confiscated. RELATED: Willis High School st...
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Over the weekend, our 6th named storm of the 2026 Atlantic season formed. FAY quickly ramped up to a strong tropical storm with winds topping out around 70mph. She will continue to slowly weaken over the remainder of the week. As we have seen all tropical season long, our intense...
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A video posted to social media shows the deputy tailgating another car and impeding traffic lanes, which stopped other drivers from being able to safely pass....
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The City of Sugar Land will increase fees for certain services in the city. On Sept. 15, the Sugar Land City Council approved the second reading of an ordinance which will increase fees for city services. A summary of the ordinance says the review and subsequent change to fees re...
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A powerful story of kindness and community is coming to life onstage in Houston. Stages is presenting Come From Away , the Tony Award-winning musical based on the true story of nearly 7,000 travelers who were stranded in Gander, Newfoundland, after their flights were diverted fol...
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There’s just something about the fall that gets us in the mood for festivals. Pumpkins, wine, food — you name it, there’s a festival for it. And we love them all. Add a little farm-to-table ambiance, and we’re all in. Thus, Chefs For Farmers is a two-day food and wine festival co...
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Mayor John Whitmire downplayed the connection between the grant and immigration enforcement, arguing it wouldn’t change city policy.
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An investigation that began with questions about records inside the Pasadena Police Department has grown into a broader look at how Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras are being used across the Houston area. The Pasadena case prompted a broader question: how are F...
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A Galveston County sheriff's deputy has been relieved of duty after a video shows him participating in "unacceptable" conduct.
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Falls are the leading cause of injuries among older adults, but many falls can be prevented. September 22 is Falls Prevention Awareness Day, and the City of Houston is bringing attention to the steps seniors and their families can take to reduce the risk. Houston Council Members ...
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CNN, MS NOW and Politico filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration over being denied access to the White House. Reporters from the media outlets were blocked from the White House over the weekend....
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The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers using information about recent arrests to target an arrested person’s family and demand money for bail or other supposed fees....
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A Florida deputy became a hero to five puppies and their parents after rescuing them from a burning house fire.
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If you’re applying for job after job and not hearing back, you may not need to apply to more jobs. You may need to change how you’re applying. That’s one of the key takeaways from ENOUGH’s latest viewer question series. Producer Andrea Slaydon spent the day with career coaches at...
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As of Monday morning, Porter was being held in the Harris County Jail and his bond had not yet been set, according to court documents.
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Monday stays hot, with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with a few brief downpours possible....
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The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it....
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A deadly shooting in east Harris County is under investigation after a wife claimed she shot her husband because he was assaulting her.
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The man was identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, of Venezuela, by his attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch.
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“SCTV" is turning 50, celebrating the groundbreaking sketch series that launched the careers of comedy stars including John Candy, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara....
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Trump and GOP leaders are under pressure to delay the start of Hunt's mission until at least January, so that Hunt's Houston-area district wouldn't have to go without representation before the start of the next Congress....
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Houston police are working to piece together a messy road rage shooting that left two people hospitalized.
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Tuesday overnight: Most of us missed out on the rain Tuesday afternoon and evening, as showers and pop storms strayed around our central counties. The continued model trend also decreases activity for Wednesday, but does maintain a few stray pop-ups. Following the weak frontal bo...
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On Monday's show: Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding for Texas hosiptals has been restored. We find out why it was being withheld and what it means for hospitals and patients. And we discuss the role Greater Houston might play in nuclear energy....
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Houston police are trying to piece together a road rage incident involving three vehicles that stretched for miles along the 610 Loop, leaving two people shot and others injured in a crash. A 7-year-old child was inside one of the vehicles during the incident. Police said an arme...
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Episode: 3409 We trace the long life of a silly helmet. Today, a puzzling headpiece.
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What if “The Matrix” wasn’t really about humans trapped in a computer simulation? What if it were warning us about a society so filled with contradictions that people stop questioning them? No, we’re not talking about dodging bullets in slow motion. We’re talking about dodging fa...
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This article was originally written by Willie Blackmore for Word In Black. For Black homeowners, protecting the family home can come with a hidden surcharge. In Michigan, homeowners in predominantly Black neighborhoods pay an average of 74% more for the same homeowners’ insurance...
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The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has eliminated “disparate impact” as a basis for Title VI discrimination complaints. This means a policy’s unintentional racially disproportionate effects no longer constitute an independent basis for a Title VI violation...
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The National Black Church Initiative (NBCI) recently entered the growing debate over artificial intelligence data centers with a position that is neither an outright embrace nor rejection of the technology. The coalition, which says it represents 150,000 African American and Lati...
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From radio and TV to music, there is a cultural shift from shared, physical rituals to individualized digital feeds. Credit: Gemini Ai There was a time when a whole city tuned into the same radio station, rented from the same video store, and argued over the same album drop. That...
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The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations me...
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In his first television interview since the case against Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy revealed he had forgiven his former wife for the deaths of their three children, saying he did so while still holding his dying infant son....
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The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a shooting in the Mission Bend area involving one of their own deputies Sunday. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez, an off-duty deputy shot a man on Rio Blanco Drive, which is near Bellaire and Winkelman Road, around 5:10 p.m. HCS...
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Shoemaker Converse has apologized and pulled a social media ad after it sparked a backlash from people who said the image evoked the Ku Klux Klan and lynching....
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The shooting happened Sunday afternoon near Anderson and U.S. 183.
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A Harris County sheriff’s deputy shot a man inside a home Sunday in the Mission Bend area, according to the sheriff’s office.
