Houston man, 20, charged in deadly shooting at birthday party
A suspect has been charged more than two years after a shooting at a birthday party in southeast Houston left one man dead and a girl injured.
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Woman sentenced in 2021 home invasion that left couple, 6-year-old daughter dead
A woman charged in a 2021 home invasion that left a couple and their 6-year-old daughter dead, and a 10-year-old girl injured, pleaded guilty Tuesday. Alexus Williams was charged with three counts of capital murder and aggravated assault with a deadly weapon for her role in the t...
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Sparse crowd, empty seats greet .500 Astros for wild-card opener vs White Sox
The crowd at Daikin Park was surprisingly sparse as the Houston Astros — baseball's first division winner with a .500 or worse record — opened their Wild Card Series against the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. Large swaths of seats, especially in the upper deck, sat empty while rig...
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Manvel Spirit: High school senior with Down syndrome scores touchdown in unforgettable moment
In Texas, football is more than just a game, its a passion. There are many teams across the state that play with soul, but last week, one team in Southeast Texas had a moment that demonstrates the heart of both the team and the game. The Manvel Mavericks played their rivalry game...
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Pride banners installed on Westheimer in Montrose
Pride banners are back on Westheimer in Houston’s Montrose Cultural District, bringing a visible display of LGBTQIA+ representation back to a corridor with deep ties to the community. Pride Houston 365, Mayor John Whitmire and Houston City Council Member Joe Panzarella announced ...
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Caleb Flynn verdict: Former 'American Idol' singer convicted in wife's murder
Caleb Flynn, a former "American Idol" contestant, was convicted of killing his wife while he was having an affair.
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Teen accused of animal cruelty after puppy reportedly found with broken bones at Humble home
An 18-year-old man has been charged after authorities say a puppy with multiple broken bones was rescued from a home in Humble.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 29, 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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Hello Houston (September 29, 2026)
Today: We discuss how changes to the Endangered Species Act could affect us in Texas, hear from Houston singer and songwriter Sara Van Buskirk, and learn about the University of Houston’s new Institute for Housing, Homelessness, and Health....
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Toxic metals in baby food? Plum Organics agrees to new standards amid Texas AG investigation
A baby food manufacturer has adopted new standards to ensure its products, including those sold in Texas, do not contain dangerous levels of toxic heavy metals....
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The hobby economy and 'funflation': Why the cost of having fun is getting serious
Bank of America card data shows hobby spending rose 7.9% year over year in August, twice as fast as transaction growth.
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Puppy Nyla recovering after alleged abuse left her with multiple broken bones, authorities say
An 18-year-old man is facing a felony animal cruelty charge after authorities say a puppy was rescued from a Humble home with multiple broken bones in various stages of healing. McKinley Bass, 18, recently surrendered to a court and is charged with third-degree felony cruelty to ...
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Texas insurance rule clarifies insurers can't deny coverage based only on roof age
Texas homeowners have new clarification on what insurance companies can and cannot consider when deciding whether to provide or renew a homeowners policy. The Texas Department of Insurance said insurance companies cannot deny or refuse to renew a homeowners insurance policy simpl...