Fort Bend County Chief Deputy District Clerk arrested, facing assault, interference charges
Fort Bend County Chief Deputy District Clerk Haroon Mughal has been arrested, according to court documents.
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Harris County breaks early voting records as Senate race heats up
Harris County is leading the state of Texas in early voting, posting record-breaking numbers ahead of Election Day. As of the latest figures, at least 362,534 people in Harris County have already cast their ballots. By comparison, Dallas County has recorded close to 199,000 votes...
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'I Voted' stickers at Houston memorial carry message of unity after ICE incidents
Voters are leaving “I Voted" stickers at Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s Houston memorial as recent ICE encounters draw scrutiny.
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Election officials clarify ballot laws after text message confuses Brazoria County voters
Voters in Brazoria County Precinct 2 received text messages falsely claiming that votes for the late Republican candidate, Judge Richard Davis, would not count in the general election....
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State reps now investigating Aqua Texas after hundreds complain about soaring water bills
Hundreds of customers have contacted KPRC 2 about soaring Aqua Texas water bills. Now, state lawmakers are looking into how the increases were allowed and whether state rules need to change. State Rep. Gary Gates says he is working with Rep. Cody Harris to examine the rules gover...
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ICE agents involved in Harris County crash; man taken to hospital, DHS releases statement
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were involved in a minor crash in Harris County on Thursday morning while attempting to apprehend a man, officials say....
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How Texas women voters could shape the state’s political future
Affordability, health care access and personal autonomy could be key issues influencing women voters as candidates prepare for November’s elections. Texas women voters could play a decisive role in the state’s political future, particularly as candidates compete for support from ...
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Houston weather: Warm afternoons, pleasant nights on the way for the next few days
After another pleasant morning in the 50s & 60s Friday, we'll warm into the mid to upper 80s for the afternoon, with low 80s near the coast under plenty of sunshine....
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Fort Bend tax assessor federally indicted for allegedly using county funds to pay for her mother’s caretaker
Carmen Turner allegedly hired two tax clerks with county funds, only to employ them as caregivers for her 81-year-old mother. She’s also accused of hiring the father of her adult son for a full-time job in Fort Bend, when prosecutors said he was working in Chicago....
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New World screwworm detected in Texas elk as hunting season gets underway
A New World screwworm infestation has been confirmed in a hunter-harvested female elk in West Texas, prompting wildlife officials to urge hunters and landowners to watch for signs of the parasite as hunting season gets underway. The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) rece...
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C.J. Stroud powers Houston Texans vs New York Giants as J.J. McCarthy starts
The New York Giants know better than to underestimate the Houston Texans entering Sunday’s matchup even though they’ve won just two games this season. That’s especially true with the way C.J. Stroud is playing. Stroud was the AFC Offensive Player of the Week after throwing for 31...
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United Airlines unveils new terminal at Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport
United Airlines has unveiled a new Terminal B at George Bush Intercontinental Airport, a three-level, 765,000-square-foot facility with 22 mainline gates that opens to the public Oct. 22. The terminal features new technology and passenger amenities, including a sensory room for t...
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68-year-old woman fatally struck by stray bullet while sitting on porch
A 68-year-old North Carolina woman was fatally struck by a stray bullet while sitting on her back porch in Gastonia, police said.