Oregon man accused of firing more than 200 rounds during SWAT standoff
An Oregon man is accused of firing toward tree workers and sheriff’s drones during an incident in which investigators believe he may have fired more than 200 rounds.
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Fairbairn's last-second 49-yard FG gives Texans 34-31 win over Jaguars at Wembley Stadium
Trying to seal a desperately needed win, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw an interception in the end zone and gave the Jacksonville Jaguars another chance on Sunday. Jacksonville tied the game at 31-31, but Stroud didn't stress about it. “His mindset was 'Hey, I got y...
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Air Force specialist dies after rappelling fall at a college football game
An Air Force specialist died in a tragic accident Saturday night after falling while rappelling in the Alamodome before a University of Texas at San Antonio football game....
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Two men arrested in Harris County online sting targeting child predators
Two men have been arrested and charged with online solicitation of a minor following a joint undercover sting targeting child predators in north Harris County, law enforcement officials announced....
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A fantastic fall feel in Houston this Sunday
Sunday’s forecast: After a cold start to the day afternoon high temperatures climb to the mid-70s under mostly sunny skies. Unlike the past two days northeast winds are light 5 to 10 mph. Work week warm up: High pressure will slowly build into the state of Texas this week. This w...
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Houston police search Sims Bayou for stranded driver who vanished in water
Authorities are investigating after a man went missing after jumping into Sims Bayou on Saturday afternoon.
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House fire on Terry Street damages neighboring homes in Houston
A house fire broke out early Sunday morning in Houston, spreading damage to at least two neighboring homes, according to the Houston Fire Department. Houston Fire Department (HFD) crews responded to the 2800 block of Terry Street at approximately 5:30 a.m. on Oct. 18, 2026. Firef...
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Houston Weather: Crisp weekend, warming trend and a nor'easter is forming
Chilly start to your Sunday with less wind than Saturday and temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s. Look for another afternoon with lots of sunshine and Sunday's high temperatures should peak in the mid 70s....
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Man drowns in Sims Bayou after swimming while stranded with broken-down car, Houston police say
A man drowned in Sims Bayou near the Allendale neighborhood of Houston Friday evening after going into the water despite warnings from a bystander, according to Houston Police Department officials. The incident happened around 5:30 p.m. on Oct. 17, 2026, near Mosa Creek at Allend...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1644: Hufeland on Infants
Episode: 1644 An 18th-century doctor helps great-grandmother raise grandpa. Today, we raise a nineteenth-century child.
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2 hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex in Harris County: deputies
Two men were injured in a shooting at an apartment complex in Harris County on Saturday night, according to deputies.
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'No Kings' demonstrations held across Texas Saturday
Communities and organizations will gather in cities across the Lone Star State on Saturday for a "day of action" focused on nonpartisan voter participation and election protection....
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Toddler hit by vehicle at northwest Harris County apartment complex
Officials say the toddler is at a hospital and the driver stayed with authorities at the scene.