16 alleged Houston gang members indicted, accused of drug trafficking and robbery
Sixteen alleged members and affiliates of a violent Houston gang are facing several federal charges, including drug trafficking conspiracy and firearms offenses.
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Houston Astros do not renew Joe Espada’s contract, part ways with their manager
The Houston Astros have parted ways with manager Joe Espada after deciding not to renew his expiring contract. The team announced the decision Wednesday while also moving on from several members of his coaching staff. His contract is set to expire at the end of this month. “We ar...
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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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CenterPoint tree trimming sparks debate after Cypress homeowner shares photos
A Cypress homeowner’s tree-trimming photos sparked hundreds of comments online, raising questions about what CenterPoint Energy is responsible for and what homeowners should know about trees near power lines. ENOUGH’s Amy Davis shared photos sent by Amanda in Cypress after a Cent...
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Feral hogs in Sugar Land: What residents need to know about new city pilot program
Sugar Land has launched a feral hog mitigation pilot program aimed at protecting parks, public spaces and natural resources from damage caused by the invasive animals. Feral hogs are a non-native species found throughout Texas. They root through soil in search of food, leaving be...
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Body reportedly discovered in Buffalo Bayou
Emergency crews respond to a body reportedly being found in a Houston bayou Wednesday morning. The discovery was made around 9 a.m. at Buffalo Bayou, near McKee Street. The body was found in a body of water. KPRC 2 will provide more updates as it becomes available....
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Lubbock County Judge denies sexual contact allegations made by justice of the peace
Lubbock County Judge Curtis Parrish called allegations of unwanted physical contact by Justice of the Peace Susan Rowley "preposterous" following an audio release....
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Student accused of poisoning colleague’s tea arrested at airport while allegedly trying to flee country
A University of Wyoming graduate student was arrested at Los Angeles International Airport after police accused her of poisoning a colleague’s tea.
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SpaceX launch lights up skies over Florida and Georgia with rare ‘jellyfish’ cloud
A SpaceX rocket launch created a glowing, jellyfish-shaped cloud in the early morning sky over parts of Florida and Georgia, catching the attention of people who looked up Tuesday. The Falcon 9 rocket lifted off at 6:33 a.m. EDT on Oct. 13 from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station ...
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Sister of reality TV personality charged in connection to her death in Oakland
Charges have been filed in the case of a reality TV personality who was shot and killed in downtown Oakland over the weekend.
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Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light
Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use....
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The true meaning behind the St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway
A former St. Jude patient who beat childhood cancer is sharing how the hospital saved her life and gave her family the support they needed during treatment. The St. Jude Dream Home Giveaway raises funds so families never receive a bill for treatment, housing, travel, or food....
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San Antonio takes DHS, ICE to court over planned Eastside detention facility
San Antonio has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt development of a planned ICE detention facility over environmental review requirements.