Former HPD officer Gerald Goines sentenced after pleading guilty to 'color of law' charges
Former Houston Police Department Officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced in connection to pleading guilty to a “color of law” charge.
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Affordability concerns, voter trust factor into Cy-Fair ISD’s $1.6 billion bond rejection
As affordability continues to weigh on Texas families, voters in Cypress-Fairbanks ISD sent a clear message at the ballot box: they are not willing to take on additional property taxes right now. Voters rejected all five propositions on Tuesday’s ballot, defeating a proposed $1.6...
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FBI Houston investigating possible homicide on MSC cruise ship docked in Galveston
A suspected homicide onboard a cruise ship docked in Galveston is under investigation, according to FBI Houston.
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Former Houston officer Gerald Goines gets 60 months in prison for federal civil rights charge in Harding Street raid
Former Houston Police Department officer Gerald Goines has been sentenced to 60 months in prison for a federal civil rights charge connected to the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid that killed Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas. Appearing in federal court Monday, Goines received t...
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Drivers can expect lane closures on US 290 westbound frontage road through November
Drivers traveling along the US 290 westbound frontage road near Skinner Road should prepare for alternating lane closures beginning Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to the Texas Department of Transportation. The closures will allow crews to conduct roadway work and are scheduled to ...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (November 9, 2026)
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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Fifth Ward residents call on EPA to release report outlining potential health risks at Union Pacific facility
State officials have identified cancer clusters in the neighborhoods near a former wood preservation facility.
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Judge denies Lindsay Clancy's bid to dismiss murder charges, retrial possible
Lindsay Clancy could face a retrial in her three children’s strangling deaths after a judge rejected her bid to dismiss murder charges against her.
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Texas Democrats set sights on 2027 legislative session as bill filing begins
Lawmakers began filing legislation for the 90th Texas Legislature on Monday. Proposals so far include bills to legalize recreational marijuana, repeal school vouchers, change immigration enforcement policies and place new restrictions on data centers....
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Hello Houston (November 9, 2026)
Today: We discuss the newly redeveloped Terminal B North at IAH, talk with the President and CEO of the Houston Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Laura Murillo, and learn about the Next Gen Lens podcast. Plus, this week’s “Producer Spotlight.”...
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Supreme Court allows Big Bend border wall construction to proceed, pauses injunction
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed border barrier and road construction in Texas’ Big Bend Sector to proceed while further review is sought, pausing a lower court injunction in a lawsuit challenging the federal government’s use of environmental law waivers....
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Tracking another wave of showers moving into Houston Monday
More rain Monday: While not a wash out, your commute will likely stay rainy through the day Monday. Wid Widespread rain is expected on and off through the day on Monday and could impact your evening commute. Early Week Forecast: Some of the showers will linger into Tuesday, but s...
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5 members of Porter family, including 3 children, killed after SUV falls from I-10 overpass in Seguin
Five members of a Porter family are dead after a crash along Interstate 10 in Seguin, leaving relatives grieving the loss of two parents and their three children. Gloria Lumbreras confirmed to KPRC 2 News the victims were her family members, all from Porter, a community northeast...