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Houston resident bought winning $1M Powerball ticket near Aldine
A Houstonian has recently became a millionaire after buying the lucky winning Powerball draw on Sept. 30
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Texas gas prices dip as national average remains at record high for autumn
Gas and diesel prices in Texas are down slightly from last week, but they’re still much higher than the same time last year.
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Houston man inspired to become doctor after rare illness left him paralyzed as a child
A Houston man who suffered sudden paralysis at just 9 years old is now turning his childhood experience with a rare condition into a mission to help others, pursuing a career as a child neurologist....
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HPD’s use of cite-and-release program decreases by 96%
Former Mayor Sylvester Turner implemented the program in 2020 in an effort to free up officers and reduce the jail population.
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Talarico returns to campaign trail, renewing call for debate with Paxton
Democratic state Rep. James Talarico reiterated his time away was spent recovering from the flu.
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Galveston residents invited to help shape national Juneteenth center
Two community meetings will take place on the island in October so residents can help curate a national home for Juneteenth history and culture on the island....
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Houston cold front could bring a taste of fall this weekend: What to expect
Houston’s unending summerlike weather may finally get a break this weekend. A cold front is expected to approach SE Texas late Friday, potentially bringing our first real fall feel by Saturday. What’s pushing the cold front toward Houston? The change starts thousands of feet abov...
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Man fatally struck by pickup after altercation spilled into Houston street: police
Houston police say it appears there was an altercation in the street before a man was fatally struck by a pickup truck early Monday morning.
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Strong Texas cold front drives weather roller coaster for state this week
Sweater weather arrives in Texas this week as a strong cold front will pass through the state.
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AI scams are getting harder to spot. Here’s how to protect yourself
Artificial intelligence is helping scammers create online traps that can look and sound real. The technology can be used to imitate a person’s voice or face and produce convincing-looking documents, making it harder to tell a legitimate message from a fraud. That growing sophistication is collidi...
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Sticky weather returns with storms but some real fall feel temps are coming this weekend!
Monday’s Forecast: Humidity and moisture returns. Temps will stay a touch below the 90’s with more cloud cover, but expect to run into a few scattered downpours and perhaps a rumble of thunder out there. Early Week: After a refreshing weekend, moisture returns to Houston as an on...
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Diddy rushed out of prison for medical emergency: Report
Sean “Diddy" Combs was taken from a federal prison in New Jersey early Saturday for medical treatment, according to a report by TMZ.
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What voters in 6 key states could tell us about the 2026 midterms
Morning Edition is heading to Maine, Texas, North Carolina, Georgia, Ohio and Michigan to hear what voters say is shaping their choices ahead of the midterm elections....
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These colleges rank as the best in the US in 2027, data shows
A new ranking reveals which colleges and universities may offer students the strongest combination of academic quality, campus experience and long-term financial value....
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Florida nurse accused of stealing fentanyl from ICU patient’s IV
Police arrested a Florida nurse after a patient’s family member reportedly caught her stealing fentanyl from a critically ill patient's IV infusion at Cleveland Clinic Tradition Hospital.