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Byron Canady's Third Ward Comics Shop Rallies Houston Black Fandom for DreamCon
Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics in Houston's Third Ward is hosting Geek Meet events and artist signings ahead of DreamCon 2026, centering Black fans and creators....
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Harris County DA Seeks Witnesses in Fatal East Houston ICE Shooting
Harris County's top prosecutor is calling on witnesses to come forward after an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in east Houston Tuesday.
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Duke MBA Student With Leukemia Needs Stem Cell Donor, Minority Match Rates Low
A Duke MBA student's leukemia diagnosis spotlights a critical shortage of stem cell donors from minority backgrounds — a gap Houston's diverse population could help close....
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Houston Health Department Reports 16 Cyclosporiasis Cases Citywide
Houston officials have confirmed 16 cyclosporiasis infections across the city. Here's what Harris County residents need to know.
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Houston Man Jailed After Terroristic Threat Standoff in Heights
A 33-year-old Houston man was booked into Harris County Jail Tuesday after a standoff at a Heights apartment complex, police say.
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ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston
Family and community advocates held a press conference demanding answers after a U.S. ICE officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
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ICE Arrests Surge Amid Houston Shooting Death Investigation
Federal immigration arrests are climbing nationwide as Houston grapples with questions surrounding a fatal ICE shooting involving a local man.
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YMCA, Reliant Give 320 Houston Kids Free Drowning-Prevention Lessons
A partnership between the YMCA of Greater Houston and Reliant brings no-cost water safety training to 320 children in underserved Harris County communities this summer....
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Eastex Freeway Fatal Crash Kills One Near Humble Wednesday
A single-vehicle crash on the Eastex Freeway in Humble killed one person early Wednesday after a car struck a utility pole and burned.
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ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Houston Man in Magnolia Park
An ICE enforcement operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood ended in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, drawing calls for accountability....
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ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Man Near Canal Street in Houston
A man died Tuesday after an ICE officer opened fire near Canal Street and Wayside Drive in Houston, raising questions across Harris County.
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Bush Intercontinental Ground Stop Cleared After Tuesday Thunderstorms
A weather-related ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport was lifted Tuesday evening after thunderstorms moved through the Houston area.
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Houston Doctors Warn Summer Heat Demands Serious Sunscreen Habits
With Houston's brutal July heat, dermatologists say most residents aren't applying sunscreen correctly — or often enough.
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Two Drown in Spring Pond, Shaking Harris County Neighborhood
A toddler and an elderly relative died Sunday in a Spring subdivision pond, prompting neighbors to attempt a desperate rescue.
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Houston-Area Drowning Deaths Climb as Summer Pool Season Peaks
Water safety experts are urging Harris County families to act now as drowning fatalities increase across the Greater Houston area this summer.
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Fort Bend Child Abuse Case Puts Harris County Reporting Hotlines in Focus
A Fort Bend County girl's 911 call spotlights how quickly child abuse reports can determine life or death outcomes across Greater Houston.
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Harris County Man Arrested After Puppy Found in Locked Trunk
A Harris County man faces charges after a puppy was discovered abandoned in a locked car trunk in a Channelview field, authorities confirmed Sunday.
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Fort Bend County Judge Sues County Attorney Over Disputed Appointment
Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong filed suit Sunday against County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, seeking court clarification on his judicial appointment amid a government dispute....
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Harris County Heat Index Could Hit 108 Degrees Sunday Afternoon
Dangerous heat is building across Houston Sunday, with feels-like temperatures potentially topping 108°F by midday in urban areas.
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Northwest Houston Laundromat Evacuated After Vehicle Fire Spreads
A vehicle fire jumped to a northwest Houston laundromat Sunday night, sending customers outside as smoke filled the building.
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South Houston Fireworks Dispute Turns Violent, Two Shot July 4
A Fourth of July fireworks dispute in South Houston escalated into a shooting Saturday, leaving two people injured, police say.
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I-45 Saw Multiple Crashes Before Deputy Erika Serrato's Fatal Collision
Records reveal at least two prior crashes on I-45 preceded the wreck that killed Montgomery County Deputy Erika Serrato, raising corridor safety questions....
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Triple-Digit Heat Index Warnings Hit Harris County This Sunday
Heat index values are expected to climb into dangerous territory across Houston and Harris County on Sunday, July 5, prompting weather warnings.
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Fourth of July Fireworks Argument Turns Violent on Houston's South Side
A neighborhood fireworks argument in Houston's South Side turned into a shooting Sunday morning, leaving two people injured.
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Houston Bakes Sunday as Heat and Humidity Persist Across Harris County
Oppressive heat and high humidity are holding over Houston on Sunday, July 5, raising heat-safety concerns for outdoor activities across Harris County....
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Houston Hosts Final World Cup Match on July 4
Houston's last FIFA World Cup 2026 game falls on Independence Day, drawing massive crowds to NRG Stadium this Friday.
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Heat Advisory Covers Harris County Through 7 PM Friday
A heat advisory is in effect for Houston and Harris County until 7 PM Friday, with dangerous heat index readings expected during peak afternoon hours.
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HFD Engine Hits METRORail Train Near Downtown Houston Friday
A Houston Fire Department engine struck a METRORail train near downtown early Friday, disrupting rail service along one of the city's busiest corridors....
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Harris County Heat Advisory Warns of 109-Degree Index Saturday
A heat advisory covers all of Harris County Saturday, with dangerous heat index levels expected through 7 PM. Stay hydrated and limit outdoor time.
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FIFA Fan Festival Caps Attendance Thursday Near Downtown Houston
Houston's FIFA World Cup Fan Festival hit capacity Thursday evening, with organizers temporarily halting entry until space opened up.
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Texas AG Probes StubHub Over World Cup Ticket Cancellations Hitting Houston Fans
Houston-area fans who bought 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets through StubHub may have been left without seats as Texas's attorney general opens a formal inquiry....
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Harris County Splash Pads Extend Hours Free During July Heat
Five Harris County Precinct 4 splash pads now open 8 a.m.–8 p.m. daily, two hours earlier than usual, at no cost during triple-digit heat.
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Erik Arceneaux Convicted in 2018 Murder of Maria Rodriguez
A Harris County jury found Erik Fardell Arceneaux guilty of murdering Maria Rodriguez, whose 2018 disappearance went unsolved for nearly eight years.
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Houston Icons Beyonce, LBJ Rank Among Most Influential Texans
A new ranking spotlights Houston-rooted figures like Beyonce among the most influential Texans in American history, from politics to culture.
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Atascocita Bakery Crash Kills Young Woman, Family Demands Barriers
A Harris County mother is demanding storefront safety barriers after her daughter was killed in a vehicle crash at an Atascocita bakery, the second such incident at the same shopping center....
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TMC Employee Sues Over Parking Garage Attack, Citing Security Gaps
A Houston healthcare worker filed suit against the Texas Medical Center, claiming preventable security failures led to a violent assault in a public garage....
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Houston Boy's Eye Transformation Highlights Local Optometry Care
An 11-year-old Houston boy born with a disfigured eye worked with a local optometrist to achieve a matching appearance, moving his family to tears.
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Menefee Presses EPA on Fifth Ward, Kashmere Gardens Contamination Delays
Congressman Christian Menefee is pushing the EPA for transparency on a stalled contamination probe affecting Fifth Ward and Kashmere Gardens residents....
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Missouri City Café Grain & Berry Brings Açaí Bowls to Greater Houston
A new fast-casual spot in Missouri City is drawing health-conscious eaters from across the Greater Houston area with açaí bowls, smoothies, and fresh juices....
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Harris County Driver Charged After Tesla Crash Kills Katy Woman, 76
A Harris County driver faces charges after a Tesla struck a Katy home last month, killing a 76-year-old woman, FOX 26 Houston reports.
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How Houston FIFA Fans Can Retrieve Third-Party World Cup Tickets
Click2Houston KPRC2 Local published a guide Wednesday on retrieving 2026 FIFA World Cup tickets bought through resale vendors — here's what Houston fans need to know....
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Texas Rangers Probe Former Brazoria Deputy in Lake Jackson Death
Texas Rangers executed a search warrant Tuesday in the investigation of a former Brazoria County deputy linked to a death in Lake Jackson last month.
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Houston Methodist Worker Sues Texas Medical Center Over Parking Lot Stabbing
A Houston Methodist veterinary technician has sued the Texas Medical Center after a near-fatal stabbing in a parking lot, raising safety questions for thousands of daily workers....
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Universal Kids Resort Opens in Frisco, 250 Miles From Houston
A new Universal theme park built for young children opened Tuesday in Frisco — a drivable option for Houston families seeking a summer trip.
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Texas Deploys Wildfire Aid to Colorado, Leaving Houston Resources Stretched
Texas is sending firefighting personnel and equipment to Colorado amid deadly wildfires, a move Houston-area emergency managers are watching closely.
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Fatal West Houston Crash Follows Highway 6 Stolen-Vehicle Chase
A stolen-vehicle chase ended in a deadly crash on Highway 6 in west Houston early Wednesday, leaving one dead and two in custody.
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Montgomery County Deputy Quits After Snapchat Arrestee Photo Scandal
A Montgomery County Precinct 5 deputy resigned Tuesday after an internal probe found he posted protected arrestee photos on Snapchat and drove his patrol unit unsafely....
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Fort Bend County Aerial Spraying Signals Serious Mosquito Threat for Houston
Mosquito pressure is severe enough this summer that Fort Bend County launched aerial spraying. Harris County residents face real disease risk.
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Tomball Construction Halted After Possible Historic Cemetery Found
A Tomball construction project stopped Monday after workers uncovered what may be headstones from a historic cemetery, raising questions for Harris County preservationists....
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Supreme Court Preserves Birthright Citizenship; Abbott Blasts Ruling
The Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship Tuesday, keeping a 14th Amendment guarantee intact for Texas-born children — a ruling with direct stakes for Houston's immigration communities....
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Houston Tennis Legend Weighs In on Williams' Wimbledon Wildcard
A Houston-area tennis figure says Serena Williams' 2026 Wimbledon wildcard entry carries meaning beyond a trophy. Here's the local angle.
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Houston Pet Owners Warned: Fireworks Carry Real Risks for Animals
Texas ranks among states with high fireworks-related pet injuries. Houston vets urge owners to act before July 4.
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White House Right-to-Repair Order Puts Houston Auto Shops on Notice
A White House directive signed Monday backs vehicle owners' right to choose their own mechanics — a shift Houston's independent repair shops are watching closely....
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Houston Faces July 4th Heat While East Coast Hits Records
Houston heads into the July 4th weekend under sweltering heat, with Harris County residents urged to plan outdoor celebrations carefully.
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Brazil vs. Japan at NRG Stadium Brings Road Closures to Houston Monday
A FIFA World Cup Round of 32 match kicks off at noon Monday at NRG Stadium, triggering road closures across the area.
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Worker Killed by Vehicle in Gulf Freeway Construction Zone Sunday
A construction worker died Sunday night after a work vehicle struck him inside an active c…
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Houston's Rich History of Exploration and Discovery
A new episode of The Engines of Our Ingenuity explores the history of four-footed beasts and serpents, highlighting the importance of zoology in Houston's past and present....
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Houston Republicans Unite Behind Party Platform
Houston Republicans gather in unity behind party platform, impacting local politics and community.
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New Podcast Explores 2025 Texas Hill Country Flood
A new podcast, 'After the Flood,' delves into the 2025 disaster in the Texas Hill Country, affecting Houston residents and the state's flood response.
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Houston's Economic Growth Hinges on Innovation
Houston residents face challenges in economic growth, innovation, and risk management.
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