ICE agent indicted in Harris County for aggravated assault after man injured in crash
The Harris County District Attorney's Office will discuss an indictment related to a crash involving ICE agents in early October.
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Texas ICE agent who struck fleeing pedestrian with his vehicle faces criminal charges in Houston
A Harris County grand jury indicted a federal immigration agent Friday after he was filmed on video running over a fleeing pedestrian during an Oct. 10 vehicle pursuit in Houston. District Attorney Sean Teare said his office launched a criminal investigation of the U.S. Immigrati...
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Black voter turnout surge at Harris County polls
On the first day of early voting, the line outside the Sunnyside Multi-Service Center snaked out the door. “People are way more energized this time around in the last midterms,” said Melanie Young, president of the Sunnyside Super Neighborhood. “There are lines in places that I’v...
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Texas judges on the state’s highest courts are on the midterm ballot. Here’s what to know
Texas' high court judges make rulings that change state law, shape crucial daily legal processes like child custody and, in the case of the Court of Criminal Appeals, decide matters of life and death....
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Harris County grand jury indicts ICE agent in crash that injured man
A Harris County grand jury has returned an indictment against the ICE officer who ran over a man in northwest Harris County earlier this month , causing injuries that required hospitalization. It’s unclear yet what charge the federal agent, who has been identified Mario Morales ,...
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Will rain ruin Halloween in Houston, here’s your timeline
We’re just three days away from Halloween, and if you have little ones eager to fill their candy bags or Saturday night plans you’ll want to pay close attention to this forecast. To be honest, this forecast is a little tricky. The rain we’re watching is associated with a small ar...
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Democrats ride THC ban backlash in race for lieutenant governor
Vikki Goodwin, the Democrat trying to unseat Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is drawing support from hemp business owners who've become single-issue voters in the 2026 election....
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Former Pasadena mall to become $75M health center as city faces healthcare access challenges
A former department store at Pasadena Town Square Mall is being converted into a $75 million public health center as the city continues to face challenges with healthcare access. The 60,000-square-foot Pasadena Square Health Center will occupy the former Dillard’s location at 100...
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Family Halloween planning made easy: safety tips for routes, costumes and sensory-friendly ideas
Halloween is almost here, and as you head out to trick-or-treat, a few simple, practical steps can help families and neighbors enjoy a safe, pleasant evening. Rania Mankarious of Crime Stoppers of Houston shares friendly, easy‑to‑follow tips — including ideas to make the evening ...
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Where to celebrate Día de Muertos in Houston: MECA festival returns this weekend
MECA’s annual Día de Muertos Festival will take place Saturday and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. at the Historic Dow School, 1900 Kane St., in Houston’s Old Sixth Ward. The free, two-day celebration will feature community-created ofrendas, artist and artisan vendors, festival foo...
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Trial date set for White House correspondents' dinner shooting suspect
A trial date has been set for Cole Tomas Allen, the man accused of an attack at the White House Correspondence dinner in April.
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Houston bookstore celebrates 30 years of keeping readers connected in Spring Branch
A neighborhood bookstore in Spring Branch is celebrating 30 years in business, proving there’s still something special about browsing the shelves and finding your next favorite book. Blue Willow Bookshop, tucked along Memorial Drive, recently marked three decades of serving Houst...
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Last day to early vote: Check hours, locations and ID rules
Friday marks the final day for registered Texas voters to cast their ballots early in person before Election Day on Nov. 3. Check hours, locations, and ID rules....