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Ten Commandments in Texas public schools face new lawsuit
Ten Commandments in Texas public schools face new lawsuit The Texas Tribune
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Why a Houston-area Mexican restaurant was barred from opening
Why a Houston-area Mexican restaurant was barred from opening chron.com
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Rangers vs. Astros MLB prediction: Odds, picks, best bets Friday
Rangers vs. Astros MLB prediction: Odds, picks, best bets Friday New York Post
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2 Houston companies tapped to build robots for Mars & more innovation news
2 Houston companies tapped to build robots for Mars & more innovation news InnovationMap
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DNA testing leads to arrest of man suspected in Houston sexual assaults over decades-long period
Phillip Cerf, 62, has been charged with four counts of aggravated sexual assault for alleged crimes committed between 1996 and 2016.
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ICE Asks Texas to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Charged for Double Murder in Texas
ICE Asks Texas to Not Release Criminal Illegal Alien Charged for Double Murder in Texas Homeland Security (.gov)
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Houston police say more victims may exist after arrest of man linked to decades-old sexual assaults
Houston police are asking the public to come forward after investigators arrested a 62-year-old man they say is connected to multiple sexual assault cases spanning nearly two decades. Authorities announced Friday that Philip Cerf, 62, has been charged in two sexual assault cases....
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Recall of pool toys expanded over possibility of impalement
The expanded recall involves thousands of Sloosh Dive Sticks sold online at Amazon, Temu, Target, Wayfair, and Shein.
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See which public officials and insiders got free Houston World Cup tickets
See which public officials and insiders got free Houston World Cup tickets Houston Chronicle
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Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros prediction, pick for Friday 7/31/26
Texas Rangers vs. Houston Astros prediction, pick for Friday 7/31/26 DraftKings Network
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John Oliver goes after Buc-ee’s: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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South Texas pastor arrested for multiple counts of indecency with a child
South Texas pastor arrested for multiple counts of indecency with a child chron.com
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National emergency declared in Spanish enclave of Ceuta after some 60,000 migrants from Morocco cross border
A national emergency has been declared in Ceuta, a Spanish territory on the tip of Africa, after some 60,000 migrants from Morocco crossed the border over the past several weeks....
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Timeline: Cold front sparks showers and storms in Houston this weekend
Saturday morning, a line of showers and storms approaches far northern communities, bringing downpours and gusty winds into Madisonville, Huntsville, and even Trinity. As the line of rain moves south into the afternoon, it has the potential to lose steam as they move near Houston...
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Rob Saucedo launches 'Where Wolf' sequel at River Oaks Theatre
Rob Saucedo launches 'Where Wolf' sequel at River Oaks Theatre Houston Chronicle
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Texas Rangers at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions
Texas Rangers at Houston Astros odds, picks and predictions Sportsbook Wire
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New poll gives Talarico slight lead over Paxton, shows governor’s race tied
A new poll from FOX News shows Democratic candidate James Talarico with a slight advantage over Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton in a contentious Senate race that remains extremely close as November inches closer....
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Scientists discover 'demon' cavefish tucked away in Alabama cave
Researchers have uncovered a new species of blind cavefish hiding in one of the most studied cave systems in Alabama.
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Houston’s Annual Burnt Orange Bash Makes Yet Another Big Splash
Houston’s Annual Burnt Orange Bash Makes Yet Another Big Splash Texas Exes
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First day of school 2026: Houston-area district start dates for the new school year
First day of school 2026: Houston-area district start dates for the new school year KHOU
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NRG Energy's community engagement director prepares for Fort Bend County growth
NRG Energy's community engagement director prepares for Fort Bend County growth The Business Journals
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178k heated blankets, throws recalled after multiple reports of fires
Thousands of heated blankets and throws have been recalled after over two fires and multiple burn or electrical shock injuries.
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New HISD athletics rules start Aug. 1: Here's what you can and can't bring to games
Fans heading to Houston ISD athletic events this school year will need to plan ahead. Starting Aug. 1, HISD is rolling out new security and entry rules for UIL sporting events at district athletic facilities, including a new clear bag policy, student ID requirements and adult sup...
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Houston Public Library to preserve Lorenzo Salgado Araujo memorial
The memorial on Canal Street to remember the loss of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo will be moved ahead of the repaving of Canal Street.
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New lawsuit claims Ten Commandments in schools violates Texas' parental rights
New lawsuit claims Ten Commandments in schools violates Texas' parental rights expressnews.com
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Robotic vacuums swept up in new US crackdown over national security risks
Regulators say the move targets future approvals for certain foreign-made models, not the robotic vacuums already operating in American homes.
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Study accuses Amazon, Walmart of deceiving shoppers with false 'Made in USA' claims
AI shopping assistants can often detect when "Made in USA" product labels are falsely labeled, but Amazon and Walmart are not using that technology to crack down on the listings, according to a new study....
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Deep Abyss Scuba offers diving classes for all skill levels in Humble
Deep Abyss Scuba offers diving classes for all skill levels in Humble Community Impact
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Chick-fil-A reopens after remodel in Valley Ranch Town Center | New Caney - Porter
Chick-fil-A reopens after remodel in Valley Ranch Town Center | New Caney - Porter Community Impact
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Rangers-Astros Series Preview: How to Watch, Starting Pitchers, Injured List
Rangers-Astros Series Preview: How to Watch, Starting Pitchers, Injured List Sports Illustrated
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Retro refrigerator recalled over short circuit risk led to one death and dozens of fires
Over 100,000 Galanz retro-style refrigerators have been pulled from stores, and the products were sold at Home Depot and Amazon, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Unwritten Rules You Should Know Before Visiting Houston
Unwritten Rules You Should Know Before Visiting Houston islands.com
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Dr. Anthony Fauci could face criminal prosecution after refusing to answer questions at Senate hearing
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases' director who was the face of the U.S. medical community’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, refused to answer more than 100 questions Wednesday when he appeared before the Senate Homeland Securi...
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Texas' No. 3 recruit will reveal his college choice Saturday
Texas' No. 3 recruit will reveal his college choice Saturday Houston Chronicle
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CEO of steel company dies suddenly, just weeks after taking helm
Carpenter Technology CEO Brian Malloy died suddenly just weeks after taking the helm of the specialty materials manufacturer, the company announced Monday....
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State finds some registered Texas voters were wrongly flagged as potential noncitizens
The secretary of state told counties to immediately reinstate any Texans who were removed from the voter roll despite showing DPS proof of citizenship....
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Texas is banning several THC products. Find out what will still be legal on July 31.
Although several synthetically derived cannabis products will be banned on July 31, delta-9 THC products will still remain legal.
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Houston-based oil companies reap massive profits as U.S. and Iran fighting drives energy prices higher
Exxon Mobil on Friday reported doubling its second-quarter profits to $14.53 billion, up 105% from the same time a year ago, while Chevron nearly quadrupled its profits to $12.07 billion....
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Barbecue Inn is closing — but its real story is the generations of Houstonians who made it a tradition
The Barbecue Inn’s closing date is almost upon Houston, but the feeling of it still lands the same when you pull up to 116 W. Crosstimbers Street: another Houston institution preparing to turn out the lights. After 80 years in business, the restaurant’s final day of operations is...
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1.5 million hand warmers recalled after 1 death, hundreds of injuries
The hand warmers, sold at Walmart and Amazon, were recalled after thousands of reports of the product overheating, resulting in more than a dozen fires, hundreds of injuries and one death....
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The Trump administration has undercut the U.S. asylum program. These 3 charts show how
A new rule for asylum applications adds to the bevy of changes under the Trump administration to the core program for those fleeing persecution in their home countries....
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Thousands of Marvel-themed popcorn buckets and cups sold at movie theaters nationwide recalled
Check your cupboards. More than 55,000 Fantastic Four and Captain America cups sold at movie theaters across the country last year have been recalled due to button cell batteries being easily accessible by children and posing injury risk if swallowed....
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Netflix sued for $105M after Nicolas Cage WWII thriller goes missing, exposing leak risks
Netflix has been sued for allegedly losing an unencrypted copy of a $45 million Nicolas Cage thriller that took seven years to produce, exposing the unreleased film to potential piracy and leaks....
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Elderly couple found dead in Cypress home in apparent murder-suicide: HCSO
Harris County officials are investigating a possible murder-suicide scene after a son found his parents dead in their home near the Cypress area.
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2 Newsletter: Statewide ban on certain THC products begins today
Good morning, Houston.☀️ A major change for certain Texas hemp products takes effect today, with new restrictions now in place for many THC items sold in smoke shops across the state. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us live on KPRC 2+ . ➡️ Love ...
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Harris County deputies investigating apparent murder-suicide of married couple at Cypress home
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies are investigating what appears to be a murder-suicide at a home in the 13000 block of Campos Drive in the Cypress area. HCSO Sgt. Mike Ritchie said deputies responded to the residence earlier in the morning after a man called 911 and report...
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THC ban begins (July 31, 2026)
On Friday's show: We get details on Texas' new ban on certain THC products, which begins today. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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UFL leaves Houston, adds Oklahoma City in expansion plans
The United Football League is reshaping where it plays, announcing Thursday that it will no longer operate teams in Houston and Birmingham — a move that affects the Houston Gamblers and Birmingham Stallions — as it pursues a longer-term plan built around markets it believes can s...
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Astronaut Days land at Space Center Houston this weekend
Space Center Houston is turning the weekend into a spaceflight-focused celebration with Astronaut Days , running July 31 through Aug. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event brings together astronaut presentations, pop-up labs, behind-the-scenes experiences and interactive activities ...
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The summer recruiting grind never stops
More than 50 offensive and defensive linemen took part in two summer football camp sessions at Texas Southern University’s Durley Field Complex, each hoping to catch the attention of head coach Cris Dishman and his staff. But for many athletes, the camp was simply another stop in...
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Prison Fellowship offers hope to Houston kids
More than 300 Houston children of incarcerated parents will spend Saturday at the MI3 Center for a free basketball camp featuring a speaker who has lived on both sides of a prison sentence. Prison Fellowship’s Angel Tree Sports Camp returns to Houston on Aug. 1, pairing a free da...
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And the Blackest ice cream flavor is…
Chocolate. Vanilla. Cookies and cream. Mint chocolate chip. Coffee. Rocky road. Ask Black Houstonians to name their favorite ice cream flavor, and you’ll get plenty of answers. But ask them which flavor is the “ Blackest ,” and one response rises above the rest. Butter pecan. For...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1609: Franklin’s Heat Experiment
Episode: 1609 Benjamin Franklin’s experiments in thermal radiation. Today, Benjamin Franklin thinks about theoretical and applied science.
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Reporter’s Message: Operation Slowdown, Black Panther, Trump 4th term?
Is Operation Slowdown effective? Two vehicles went airborne over Houston freeways on back-to-back days last week, and both incidents occurred during TxDOT’s own campaign to stop it. Operation Slowdown, the state’s annual speed-enforcement push, runs July 18 through Aug. 2 this ye...
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Byron Canady runs Texas only Black-owned comic store
Byron Canady never set out to open the only Black-owned comic bookstore in Texas. He just wanted a place where Black nerds could see themselves on the shelves. Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics sits at the corner of Stuart Street and Emancipation Avenue in Houston’s Third Ward. It’s one o...
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What the Garden Oaks Theater’s Final Extension From the Wrecking Ball Really Means — Inside the Fight to Save an Iconic Piece of Houston’s Movie History
The fight to save Houston’s historic Garden Oaks Theater lives on. Arthouse Houston secured a final extension, granting the group that saved the River Oaks Theatre more time to come up with $1.6 million more needed to complete the down payment, closing costs and carrying expenses...
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Trump claims deal reached for Hamas disarmament, Israeli military withdrawal from Gaza
President Donald Trump said Thursday that a deal has been reached for Hamas to disarm and Israel to withdraw its forces from Gaza.
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Miniature Horse breeder near the Heights desperate to get stolen horse back home
A Houston-area horse owner is asking for the public's help after his beloved miniature horse, Peanut, was stolen from his property on July 23.
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Man mowing Washington County property airlifted to hospital after bee attack
A man mowing a property near Brenham in Washington County was airlifted to a hospital Wednesday after he was attacked by a swarm of bees. The incident happened on FM 50 near Westerfeld Road, which is north of Brenham. The Prairie Hill Volunteer Fire Department says the man was mo...
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After 14 years of ICE check-ins, Houston woman is detained without a criminal history
For more than a decade, Joyce Basele reported to immigration officials as required. When the 64-year-old Houston woman arrived at an ICE field office for another routine check-in on June 18, however, she was taken into custody. “She’s literally a part of our family,” said Maureen...
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