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Construction begins on Big Bend area border wall
Part of the Trump administration's 175-mile steel border wall through the region is now under construction in Hudspeth County, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
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Man fatally shot at Houston bus stop on West Cavalcade, police say
An adult man was killed in a shooting early Friday morning at a bus stop in north Houston, according to police. The shooting was reported around 2:30 a.m. in the 600 block of West Cavalcade Street. Authorities said a vehicle stopped near the bus stop, someone inside fired at the ...
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Humidity takes a break for a hot but dry Friday forecast for Houston
You are going to love the way it feels Friday: The rain has moved out and the dry air from the northeast is on the way. The dry air mass will lower the humidity Friday afternoon and night. It will still be hot with high temperatures climbing to the mid-90s, but there won’t be muc...
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West side growth (Sept. 18, 2026)
On Friday's show: We examine why Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, and other western parts of Greater Houston keep growing. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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2 Newsletter: Harris County approves largest property tax hike in county history
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Harris County’s largest property-tax increase in history is now approved, with the average homeowner expected to pay about $190 more a year—and the debate is far from over. County commissioners are defending the hike, while Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling t...
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Swerving van leads police to $2.65 million in stolen US silver coins
Authorities announced the end of a high-profile case involving a “major investment scheme” in the U.S. and millions of dollars worth of U.S. silver coins....
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Starbucks resolves Florida DEI lawsuit with blockbuster agreement
Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1630: Creating Nature
Episode: 1630 In which we ponder a very subjective notion of reality. Today, nature changes before our eyes.
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Nimitz looks to turn playoff streak into District Championship
For five straight seasons, Nimitz has found a way to extend its season. Last year, the Cougars continued that tradition by finishing in a three-way tie for first place in 6A Region II District 14, earning another playoff berth. It marked the program’s longest postseason streak si...
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Skip ‘By Any Means’ by any means
By Any Means is a big-budget Hollywood blockbuster with a huge advertising and PR machine behind it to drive up ticket sales. Additionally, the movie boasts a star-studded cast, with Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Nicole Beharie, Giancarlo Esposito, and Mark Wahlberg. By Any Means is des...
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Managing Editors Message: Teneshia Hudspeth rejects raise, Trump money promise, another MacKenzie Scott donation
Hudspeth leaves money on the table Harris County Commissioners may have had plenty to debate when it came to raises for elected officials, but there was one salary increase that apparently wasn’t controversial: Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth’s. Commissioners voted unanimou...
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Houston events Black Houstonians should have on their radar
Houston’s fall calendar is filling up! Next week, you can expect a diverse mix of music, literature, art, theater, and community-based celebrations that could resonate particularly with Black Houstonians. Are you interested in a two-night stop by R&B and hip-hop’s biggest stars? ...
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Gamechangers: H-Town brothers handle much business
Black men are too often introduced to America through an avalanche of negativity, stereotypes, and falsehoods. But Houston tells a different story. Across this sprawling city, Black men are building businesses, serving communities, mentoring young people, pursuing education, and ...
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Harris County crime: Family speaks out after man shot, killed while following robbery suspect
A family is heartbroken after 34-year-old Victor Thomas Gonzalez was murdered in north Harris County. Investigators say he was robbed at gunpoint, called 911 and then was shot while following the suspects....
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Jim Crane Expects the Astros To Make the Playoffs, Lauds the Astros Foundation On Record Breaking $725,000 Wine Night
Hope springs eternal. Just ask Houston Astros owner Jim Crane as he considered his team’s prospects at last Saturday night’s Astors Hall of Fame Wine Dinner held on the carefully covered field at Daikin Park. “We’re playing tonight and we’re tied 2 to 2 (right now) so everything’...
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Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report
The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time....
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Defamation lawsuit against former Gateway pastor Robert Morris appealed to Texas Supreme Court
The victim who former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris admitted to sexually abusing in the 1980s is taking a recently-dismissed civil lawsuit against Morris to the Texas Supreme Court....
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Dry air moving into Houston Friday
You are going to love the way it feels Friday: The rain has moved out and the dry air from the northeast is on the way. The dry air mass will lower the humidity Friday afternoon and night. It will still be hot with high temperatures climbing to the mid-90s, but there won’t be muc...
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Texas freezes installation of Flock cameras along state roads
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for automated license plate readers.
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Houston Rodeo expands footprint with new $300M agricultural complex on Highway 288
Designed to complement rather than replace its long-standing home at Reliant Park, the new facility will expand capacity for livestock pens, horse stalls, and interactive educational programming. Funded entirely by the organization and set to open for the 2029 season, the volunte...
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Jersey Village High School student cut with knife during fight: Cy-Fair ISD
A Jersey Village High School student was cut with a kitchen knife during a fight on Thursday morning, Cy-Fair ISD officials say.
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Lauren Kelly visits Jimmy Fallon at Rockefeller Center to chat Rodeo, Beyoncé and his fall season
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon is in full swing for a brand new season -- with more sketches, more celebs, and more surprises planned for the fall. Jimmy invited Houston Life’s Lauren Kelly to his studio in Rockefeller Center to sit in the same seat that has been occupied...
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Houston Rodeo breaks ground on $300 million Ag Complex ‘The Farm’ — Here’s what it means for visitors
After years of planning, Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo President and CEO Chris Boleman could feel the excitement as ceremonial shovels hit the dirt. “Well, we’re glad this day is here. And the vibe is just awesome,” Boleman said. “I hope you feel it.” The groundbreaking marked...
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Second Friendswood resident falls victim to gold scam as investigators make arrests in California
An arrest has been made after Friendswood police say another Friendswood resident has fallen victim to a gold scam.
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Selena’s brother A.B. Quintanilla sues sister Suzette, Q Productions after ‘years of accumulated situations’
Abraham “A.B.” Quintanilla III, the brother of the late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla, has filed a lawsuit against his sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, and Q Productions. Court records show the lawsuit was filed in Nueces County on Sept. 10. In the lawsuit, Abraham Quintan...