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The Friendswood Police Department said an investigation into an organized gold scam which targeted an elderly resident has led to the arrest of three California individuals. The agency says the investigation began in August when the resident contacted police, suspicious that he w...
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The House has advanced legislation that would formally end penny production. Here's what to know.
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Officials say there have been reports of dead fish and respiratory symptoms in several locations across Galveston County.
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Friendswood police have arrested three suspects accused of operating an organized gold scam targeting an elderly resident.
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Fort Bend County Animal Services says approximately 50 animals were rescued from deplorable and unsafe living conditions at a property in Kendleton Monday. The agency says they received a complaint about loose dogs allegedly killing other animals in the City of Kendleton. Animal ...
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College sports is all about the money these days. That’s what everyone says when referencing a system that many argue has gone mad amid an NIL and player compensation world with transfers and ever-changing court decisions (and reversals) galore. But sometimes, it’s not just the m...
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According to federal court records, Gertured was indicted on one count of conspiracy to commit arson and one count of arson.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) is facing criticism after honoring singer Chris Brown with an official recognition during a show in Arlington on Saturday....
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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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Today: We celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month with Houston’s next generation of food entrepreneurs, talk with author and motivational speaker Chantell Preston, and learn about the annual BIPOC Book Fest. Plus, this week’s "Five Simple Questions."...
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Former Houston police officer Steven Bryant has been sentenced to five years of probation in connection to the deadly Harding Street raid in 2019.
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CenterPoint Energy is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving the personal information of some of its customers, according to a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company said it became aware of an online post in September claiming that a third ...
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The Texas General Land Office (GLO) leases state land for oil and gas development, farming, solar and wind farms and other commercial uses, allocating the money to fund state schools....
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The Kennedy Center’s Board of Trustees voted to close the iconic performing arts venue amid financial issues and an ongoing dispute over adding President Donald Trump’s name to the building, according to Associated Press reporting citing sources familiar with the vote....
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A Roman military camp from the reign of Marcus Aurelius was unearthed near Šurany, Slovakia — with a soldiers' skeletal remains, weapons and rare gate designs found at the site....
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Houston police are investigating a fatal shooting at a home in the Woodland Heights area Tuesday morning. Officers responded to a home in the 900 block of Omar Street shortly after 11 a.m., according to HPD. A man between 50 and 60 years old is dead, according to investigators at...
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The structure’s newly-renovated system displays colorful light sequences timed to the sunrise and sunset.
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The report, which has traditionally been released every other year on or near Sept. 1 will now not be released until Dec. 1.
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A soldier assigned to the 1st Cavalry Division has died following a vehicle rollover incident during training at Fort Hood, military officials announced....
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After Houston Public Media asked about the grant, Mayor John Whitmire’s office said it was “requesting clarification” on the guidelines.
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The nation’s demographic landscape is becoming increasingly diverse, though cultural variety differs widely from state to state based on a new report.
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The tiny, free-swimming marine snails get their name from their wing-like swimming appendages, which make them look like butterflies.
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The first confirmed case of New World screwworm in a horse has been detected in Presidio County, Texas, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture....
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A Mexican national pleaded guilty in federal court for operating a cartel smuggling tunnel between Ciudad Juarez and El Paso, charging migrants up to $30K for cross-border entry....
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If you’re planning to vote in November, today is your last chance to register. You don’t want to show up at the polls and find out your name is on the suspended list! In 2024, Governor Greg Abbott announced that over 460,000 Texans were placed on the suspended voter list. If your...
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Sixty-one years after President Lyndon Johnson signed the Voting Rights Act on Aug. 6, 1965, civil rights leaders and politicians in Texas are warning that the law’s protections have been effectively dismantled and that Texas has become ground zero for what comes next. The annive...
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James Talarico made another visit to Houston to continue to garner support from Black voters ahead of the midterms in November. Credit: Getty Images James Talarico, the Democratic U.S. Senate candidate, held another rally in Houston’s historic Third Ward, appealing to Black voter...
