ICE officer Mario Morales surrenders after indictment in Houston-area crash
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon surrendered in Houston on Monday.
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Texas governor election results: Greg Abbott vs. Gina Hinojosa
Texas voters will decide who leads the state for the next four years during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with Republican Gov. Greg Abbott facing Democratic challenger Gina Hinojosa. [SCROLL DOWN TO SEE RESULTS] Abbott is seeking a fourth term as governor after serving in t...
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Texas U.S. Senate election results: Ken Paxton vs. James Talarico
Texas voters will decide who represents the state in the U.S. Senate during the Nov. 3, 2026, general election, with Republican Ken Paxton facing Democrat James Talarico. [SCROLL DOWN TO SEE RESULTS] Paxton, Texas’ attorney general, is seeking a seat in the U.S. Senate after defe...
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What to do with your pumpkins after Halloween
If you are looking to rid of your pumpkins after Halloween, don't throw them out. There are better ways to dispose of your pumpkins, including composting them and feeding them to livestock....
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Texas AG: Convicts arrested in Houston area for illegal voting
The Texas Attorney General's Office said they've arrested multiple convicted felons in the Houston area who are accused of voting illegally in the midterm election....
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Family identifies 20-year-old co-pilot among nine killed in Florida Learjet crash
Family members have identified 20-year-old aviator Nathalia Gadelha as the co-pilot killed alongside eight others when a Learjet 60 crashed in South Florida....
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Trump administration has made $15 billion in promises to farmers
The Trump administration pledged $15 billion in farm aid in the final weeks before the midterm elections, targeting rural agricultural communities squeezed by surging operational costs....
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An Election Day cold front brings storms for Houston. Here’s what to expect on Tuesday
Heads up if you like to or have to vote tomorrow for Election Day. We’ll be tracking a strong cold front moving across Texas on Tuesday. The big takeaway is this will be impactful for people trying to vote in Houston from noon to 6pm but a severe and flood threat are unlikely. Le...
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Indicted ICE agent surrenders himself in Harris County court
Mario Morales is accused of striking Miguel Parra-Hernandez with his vehicle while on patrol as an ICE agent. A grand jury indicted Morales Friday morning. His lawyer argues the indictment is “political prosecution.”...
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Could your phone or computer posture be causing neck, jaw and head pain? Houston-area therapist explains
Spending hours looking down at your phone or sitting at a computer could be contributing to more than just poor posture. A Houston-area physical therapist says everyday habits could be behind persistent neck, jaw and head pain. Dr. Christina Garcia-Ramirez with Elevated PT says s...
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Kirby Mansion demolition in Houston prompts vigil, calls to preserve history
Neighbors, preservation advocates and descendants of John Henry Kirby gathered outside the historic Kirby Mansion on Sunday, calling for Houston to protect its history after demolition left the Midtown home partially destroyed....
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Paxton and Talarico make final election pitches of U.S. Senate campaign to Houston voters
Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton and Democratic state Rep. James Talarico spoke as more than 1.8 million voters cast ballots early across Greater Houston -- close to a quarter of the early voting total for Texas....
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots reach a combined $1.275 billion
There were no winners once again in the latest Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots with the combined jackpots now an estimated $1.275 billion.