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Early voting begins on Oct. 19 in Texas. Here's what to know
Early voting for the November election begins across the Lone Star State Monday and runs through Oct. 30.
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1 dead, 3 injured in shooting after softball game in northeast Harris County
A disturbance after a softball game turned deadly in northeast Harris County when shots were fired in a parking lot, leaving one person dead and sending three others to the hospital....
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2 Newsletter: Houston, it feels like fall this morning with temperatures in the 50s before heating up this afternoon
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Your morning scroll starts here. From the biggest stories happening around Houston to the things everyone’s talking about, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for the headlines, updates and a few things you’ll want to know before you head out the door. As...
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6 people escape north Houston house fire; 2 dogs rescued
Six people escaped a house fire in north Houston Sunday night, and firefighters rescued two dogs from the home, according to the Houston Fire Department. The fire was reported around 9 p.m. Oct. 18 at a single-family home in the 3500 block of Fulton Street, near Edison Street. HF...
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ICE incident under scrutiny (Oct. 19, 2026)
On Monday's show: When ICE agents ran into a man with a vehicle in Houston, the man they were targeting had actually been dead for several years, according to the man's family. We discuss that development in this latest incident involving ICE under scrutiny....
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Affordability, immigration and a referendum on Trump: Listeners weigh in on the U.S. Senate race in Texas
Houston Public Media conducted a survey of what issues listeners considered the most significant in helping decide their votes between Republican state Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico....
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Where to vote early in Harris County for 2026 midterm election
Voters in Harris County can cast ballots at any polling location within their jurisdiction, regardless of where they live.
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Fall feels hang on for Monday but warmer days are coming for Houston
Work week warm up: High pressure will slowly build into the state of Texas this week. This will bring a gradual warm-up in the weather. The humidity remains low. While there are some days we’ll climb to near 90°, there won’t be much of a heat index. Tracking the tropics: There is...
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Houston loves the music. Can its independent musicians afford to keep making it?
Before Sara Van Buskirk stepped into a room full of people supporting her music, she had a moment when she wanted to give up. Asked whether the pressure of being an independent musician had ever brought her to that point, the Houston singer-songwriter did not have to reach far in...
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Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier secures state arrest warrant for Raúl Castro
Florida has obtained a state arrest warrant for former Cuban leader Raúl Castro on a no-bond charge of conspiracy to commit first-degree murder stemming from the 1996 Brothers to the Rescue shootdown, according to a warrant obtained by Fox News Digital....
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National Guard member shot in DC
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in southeast Washington, according to D.C. police....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3421: Wigwam Burners
Episode: 3421 Wigwam burners and the dying breath of the mighty Douglas Fir tree. Today, wigwam burners.
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Talarico holds slight edge over Paxton in U.S. Senate race on cusp of election, poll shows
The latest survey by the UH Hobby School of Public Affairs shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading GOP Attorney General Ken Paxton by two percentage points among likely voters, just within the margin of error....
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Houston dating red flags to watch
Dating in a city as massive and culturally distinct as H-Town has always required careful navigation, but a new wave of viral conversations is proving that relationship dealbreakers look very different in Houston. From the sprawling highway logistics to the hyper-specific subcult...
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Ilhan Omar isn’t above the law. Neither is the Justice Department
This article was originally written by Glynda C. Carr for Word In Black. Twenty-two days before a national election, with early ballots already being cast, federal agents arrived at the home of a sitting member of Congress with a search warrant . That alone should give every Amer...
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Tre and Shawn Owens Lemons: A community service love story
Tre and Shawn Owens-Lemons met in the mid-1990s, during the height of the Black rom-com era. Today, their love story includes a Love Jones for Texas Southern University, their alma mater; Poetic Justice through community advocacy and entrepreneurship; and a House Party feel, with...
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Down-ballot stakes: Black women judges fear voter drop-off
Black women judges in Harris County face a pivotal 2026 election as concerns grow over down-ballot voter turnout and the future of judicial representation. chatgpt. In 2018, something unexpected happened in Harris County. Nineteen Black women judges won elections in Harris County...
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Make sure to mind your mental health and well-being
Feeling a certain way and wanting to talk to someone but not knowing where to start is a common experience. You’re not alone in this. The COVID-19 pandemic and worldwide protests following the killing of George Floyd stirred up a lot of feelings that we now know were/are related ...
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1.5 million pounds of meat and pork products sold nationwide recalled; over 60 products affected
The recalled products were manufactured over the past eight months and sold nationwide under 68 different product names.
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Priest killed by falling crucifix during livestreamed Mass as worshippers rush to help
A priest preparing Communion was fatally struck by a falling crucifix during a livestreamed Mass in Ecuador, turning a moment of worship into a frantic rush to save him....
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Crews called for possible underground explosion, potential gas leak in NW Harris County
Locals are being asked to avoid the area as the investigation continues.
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Gelato sold at Lidl stores in multiple states recalled over possible Listeria contamination
Lidl US is recalling one lot of gelato it sold across 10 states because it may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in some people....
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Fairbairn's last-second 49-yard FG gives Texans 34-31 win over Jaguars at Wembley Stadium
Trying to seal a desperately needed win, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw an interception in the end zone and gave the Jacksonville Jaguars another chance on Sunday. Jacksonville tied the game at 31-31, but Stroud didn't stress about it. “His mindset was 'Hey, I got y...
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Air Force specialist dies after rappelling fall at a college football game
An Air Force specialist died in a tragic accident Saturday night after falling while rappelling in the Alamodome before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game....
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Two men arrested in Harris County online sting targeting child predators
Two men have been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor following a joint undercover sting targeting child predators in north Harris County, law enforcement officials announced....
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Houston police search Sims Bayou for stranded driver who vanished in water
Authorities are investigating after a man went missing after jumping into Sims Bayou on Saturday afternoon.
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House fire on Terry Street damages neighboring homes in Houston
A house fire broke out early Sunday morning in Houston, spreading damage to at least two neighboring homes, according to the Houston Fire Department. Houston Fire Department (HFD) crews responded to the 2800 block of Terry Street at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2026. Firef...
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Houston Weather: Crisp weekend, warming trend and a nor'easter is forming
Chilly start to your Sunday with less wind than Saturday and temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Look for another afternoon with lots of sunshine and Sunday's high temperatures should peak in the mid 70s....
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Man drowns in Sims Bayou after swimming while stranded with broken-down car, Houston police say
A man drowned in Sims Bayou near the Allendale neighborhood of Houston Friday evening after going into the water despite warnings from a bystander, according to Houston Police Department officials. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2026, near Mosa Creek at Allend...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1644: Hufeland on Infants
Episode: 1644 An 18th-century doctor helps great-grandmother raise grandpa. Today, we raise a nineteenth-century child.
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2 hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex in Harris County: deputies
Two men were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Harris County on Saturday night, according to deputies.
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'No Kings' demonstrations held across Texas Saturday
Communities and organizations will gather in cities across the Lone Star State on Saturday for a "day of action" focused on nonpartisan voter participation and election protection....
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Toddler hit by vehicle at northwest Harris County apartment complex
Officials say the toddler is at a hospital and the driver stayed with authorities at the scene.
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Military service member hospitalized after fall during rappelling demonstration at UTSA football game in San Antonio
A military service member was taken to a hospital after falling during a rappelling demonstration before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game Saturday night, according to reporting by KPRC 2’s sister station, KSAT . The incident happened just before 7 p.m. at the Al...
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'Tragic loss': Montgomery County deputy's daughter killed in rollover crash, sheriff says
The daughter of a Montgomery County deputy was killed in a rollover crash on Saturday, according to the sheriff’s office.
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Rockets' Kevin Durant, Suns owner Mat Ishbia spar on social media over Durant's time in Phoenix
Houston Rockets superstar Kevin Durant and Phoenix Suns owner Mat Ishbia had a spat on social media Saturday after Durant took issue with Ishbia’s description of the 16-time All-Star’s tenure with the Suns during a recent television interview. In an appearance on CNBC Sport, Ishb...
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Air rifles recalled for misfire hazard that could cause serious injury or death
Two models of air rifles manufactured by Hatsan are being recalled because they can fire unexpectedly when the bolt is released before the air rifle is fully cocked, according to the U.S. Product Safety Commission....
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Houston firefighters honor 85 members who died in the line of duty at annual memorial ceremony
Houston firefighters, families and friends gathered Saturday to honor the 85 members who have died in the line of duty during the annual Houston Firefighters’ Memorial Ceremony. The ceremony was held Oct. 17 at the Houston Firefighters’ Memorial Garden, located at the Houston Fir...
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Dashcam: Tesla driver claims he was asleep on self-driving before hitting CHP cruiser, injuring 2
The California Highway Patrol hopes that newly released dashcam video serves as a wake-up call for drivers who take dangerous chances with their automated driver assistance systems....
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Former Detroit Lions punter dies at 35 from brain cancer
Former Detroit Lions punter Kasey Redfern has died at age 35 after a battle with brain cancer. His wife told the California Post that he was diagnosed three-and-a-half years ago with central nervous system lymphoma....
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Temu agrees to new data security, product safety standards to settle Texas lawsuit
Online retailer Temu has agreed to implement new data security and product safety standards as a part of a $3 million settlement with the State of Texas....
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‘No Kings’ rallies draw demonstrators across Houston area ahead of early voting
Demonstrators gathered outside Houston City Hall on Saturday for a “No Kings” rally, joining a nationwide movement raising concerns about government accountability and encouraging voter participation ahead of the November election. Other events were scheduled across the Houston a...
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Medicare open enrollment: Why premiums could increase for some enrollees
Medicare open enrollment is under way, with several changes on tap that could raise the cost of premiums, increase out-of-pocket caps and offer fewer drug coverage options for enrollees....
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Katy couple, teen son among 5 accused in $3M Houston luxury car theft ring
Documents say the vehicle deliveries were rerouted to different locations and the suspects would have them shipped overseas.
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Firefighter, 24, died after being struck by a tree battling La. wildfire
The U.S. Forest Service is paying tribute to a firefighter who died in the line of duty this week while battling a wildfire that was burning in Louisiana’s Kisatchie National Forest....
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Watch: Dog lost in Alaska avalanche miraculously found 2 days later
LouLou survived in the snowy Alaska wilderness for two days before volunteer searchers landed a helicopter, then hiked 20 minutes to where she was patiently waiting for them....
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How to become a poll worker in the Houston area for 2026 midterm election
Houston-area residents interested in working the Nov. 3 election can start with their county’s election office to check eligibility, training, and available assignments. Texas early voting runs Oct. 19-30. With voting approaching, prospective workers should ask whether their coun...