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New chicken finger restaurant, mariachi band performance: 7 trending stories across the North Houston area
New chicken finger restaurant, mariachi band performance: 7 trending stories across the North Houston area Community Impact
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Ex-'Teacher of the Year,' assistant principal arrested on child sex charges
A former Mississippi educator is in custody after authorities reported she had sexual relations with a student.
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DA says feds haven’t shared evidence in Houston ICE shooting
DA says feds haven’t shared evidence in Houston ICE shooting The Texas Tribune
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Luxury developments, new DPS office: 6 trending stories in the South Houston area | Sugar Land - Missouri City
Luxury developments, new DPS office: 6 trending stories in the South Houston area | Sugar Land - Missouri City Community Impact
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The best tacos in Texas arrive in Houston this weekend + Texas Monthly Taco Editor‘s spicy gig getting paid to eat tacos
If there’s anyone who knows where to find the best tacos in Texas, it’s José Ralat. As Texas Monthly’s Taco Editor , Ralat has spent years traveling the Lone Star State, tasting thousands of tacos and sharing the stories behind the restaurants, families, and traditions that make ...
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West Texas lizard loses endangered-species protections after court ruling
The judge found wildlife officials did not properly evaluate habitat restoration efforts before listing the species.
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Brutal murder, rape of Amarillo woman 30 years ago solved
The murder of a woman whose partially naked body was found by children playing at an Amarillo park nearly 30 years ago has been solved.
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2 girls killed crossing U.S. 59 as part of Houston police chase over shoplifting
2 girls killed crossing U.S. 59 as part of Houston police chase over shoplifting Houston Chronicle
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Over 4,300 pounds of chicken noodle soup imported from Canada to US recalled due to inspection issue
More than 4,300 pounds of canned chicken noodle soup are being recalled after bypassing a required federal inspection before entering the U.S. Find out which cans are affected....
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Texas Trucking Show returns to NRG Center in Houston with 300+ exhibitors, custom big rigs
Texas Trucking Show returns to NRG Center in Houston with 300+ exhibitors, custom big rigs FOX 26 Houston
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Houston family demands answers after unprovoked attack leaves man on life support
A Houston family is searching for answers after an unprovoked attack left a loved one on life support—and court records reveal the suspect had a decade-long criminal history before the violence occurred....
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Amazon Prime settlement: How eligible customers can claim refunds before July 27 deadline
Eligible Amazon Prime customers have until July 27 to claim refunds of up to $51 from Amazon’s $2.5 billion FTC settlement.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (July 24, 2026)
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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MATCH PREVIEW: Houston Dynamo FC close two-match homestand, hosting Austin FC in a Texas Showdown on H-Town Night
MATCH PREVIEW: Houston Dynamo FC close two-match homestand, hosting Austin FC in a Texas Showdown on H-Town Night Houston Dynamo FC
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Carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in car with suspect, who asked him for directions
Carjacking victim says he called 911 while trapped in car with suspect, who asked him for directions ABC7 Bay Area
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Katy ISD restricts the use of AI in elementary school classrooms
The Houston-area district, which serves nearly 100,000 students, is banning the use of generative artificial intelligence chat tools in kindergarten through sixth grade while gradually introducing its use for older students....
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Lace up, Houston: Shipley Donuts’ Donut Dash is ready to raise some dough for Kids’ Meals
Houston’s sweetest fun run is back! If you need a reason to train between now and fall, Shipley Donuts is offering one — and it comes with a side of community impact. The company’s annual Donut Dash returns to Sam Houston Race Park on Saturday, Oct. 17 , with organizers aiming to...
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Move over Jimothy: Dog with same short spine syndrome as raccoon melts hearts on internet
Jimothy, the viral raccoon, isn't the only internet star with short spine syndrome. Meet Cooper, the lovable rescue dog winning hearts on social media....
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Most Texans say they oppose local data centers as politicians shift their focus on regulating them
Politicians on the ballot this November from both sides of the aisle have pressed for greater scrutiny on data centers in Texas. Recent polling shows most Texans oppose them in their communities....
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Sneaker Politics Realizes 20-Year Dream With New Houston Store
Sneaker Politics Realizes 20-Year Dream With New Houston Store WWD
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Hello Houston (July 24, 2026)
Today: We discuss where the U.S. currently stands on the US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, learn about the Sickle Cell Association of Texas’s Camp Cell-A-Bration, and talk with Texas Southern University’s new Chief Financial Officer....
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Hinojosa urges Gov. Abbott to pause new data centers until lawmakers act
Democratic gubernatorial candidate Gina Hinojosa is calling on her November opponent, Gov. Greg Abbott, to issue a moratorium on new data centers until the state legislature can adopt statewide regulations....
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After the Houston ICE shooting, Sylvia Garcia demanded answers. Alex Mealer urges patience.
WASHINGTON — If she wins her race in November, GOP congressional nominee Alex Mealer will represent Houston’s Magnolia Park, the site where Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was fatally shot by a federal immigration agent earlier this month, potentially bringing the area under different par...
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GOP nominee weighs in on Houston ICE shooting in new district
GOP nominee weighs in on Houston ICE shooting in new district The Texas Tribune
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Contractor dead after ground collapse on-site in City of Liberty
A contractor was killed while working on a project in Liberty on Thursday, according to officials from the City of Liberty.
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Homes sat on market less in June 2026 compared to same month last year in Houston's Bay Area
Homes sat on market less in June 2026 compared to same month last year in Houston's Bay Area Community Impact
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Kingwood-based Lone Star Snow Cones to celebrate 1st anniversary
Kingwood-based Lone Star Snow Cones to celebrate 1st anniversary Community Impact
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Houston Toy Museum in the Heights to close at the end of August
The two-story, 5,000-square foot toy museum opened in 2022 in the popular shopping district on 19th Street.
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11 indicted in deadly migrant smuggling operation involving cargo train
Eleven people were indicted in a human smuggling case that left seven migrants dead, including a 14-year-old boy.
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Walmart issues recall for 16,000 dressers for being unstable
Walmart is recalling thousands of EnHomee 9-Drawer Fabric Dressers sold on its website between September 2023 and March 2026.
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New rules for data centers in Texas announced by regulators
Data centers coming to Texas now face a more rigorous process for opening in the state after new regulations were announced by state agencies.
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'Spider-Man' to the rescue - Helps man in wheelchair cross street
Not all superheroes wear capes—some wear Spider-Man suits. A driver dressed as Spider-Man stopped at a busy Arkansas intersection to help a wheelchair user safely cross the street. Police praised the "web of kindness," and it turns out the good Samaritan was on the way to a super...
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Explaining Texas nods in 'Choosin' Texas' as it hits 14 weeks at No. 1
Explaining Texas nods in 'Choosin' Texas' as it hits 14 weeks at No. 1 USA Today
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The hidden cost of GLP-1s: Popularity surge raises long-term affordability questions
As GLP-1 drug use surges nationwide, overall spending could soon drive up healthcare costs for everyone, according to a new study.
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League City police say retail theft probe leads to $400K recovery, Houston arrest
League City police say a shoplifting call that started at Sephora inside Kohl’s earlier this month turned into a sweeping investigation that uncovered what they describe as a large organized retail theft operation. According to the League City Police Department , its Business Dis...
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Americans spend half their free time looking at screens: 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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Lone Star College-University Park | Nurse Aide Certification
Lone Star College-University Park | Nurse Aide Certification Community Impact
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Train slams into FedEx truck in Texas killing 1, injuring another
One of the people who were injured when a train crashed into a FedEx truck in Hill County on Thursday has died.
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Check your fridge: Latest FDA food recalls impacting Texas
Recent FDA recall notices keep piling up — and some have a direct Texas footprint. From the 1.6 million dozen shell egg recall and the Cyclospora-related iceberg lettuce concerns, below is a quick, easy-to-scan roundup of the food and dietary supplement recalls posted by the FDA ...
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4 measles cases confirmed in Montgomery County, 1 person hospitalized
Montgomery County health officials have confirmed four measles cases with one person hospitalized.
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Thousands of fabric dressers sold on Amazon recalled
The new recall covers Romorgniz 12-Drawer Fabric Dressers sold on Amazon between May 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Houston Arboretum’s 'lawn crew' is back: Hundreds of goats set to tackle the Ravine
If you’re looking for a uniquely Houston way to spend a summer morning, the Houston Arboretum & Nature Center is bringing back a fan-favorite sight: a working herd of goats . From Aug. 4–11, the Arboretum will host 300 to 400 goats from GoatScaping LLC to graze a seven-acre stret...
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Amazon Prime settlement: Are you eligible for a refund? What millions of customers need to know
Millions of Amazon Prime members could be eligible for refunds after the company agreed to a $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) over allegations involving its Prime subscription practices. The settlement stems from claims that Amazon made it difficult...
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Is Texas barbecue bigger than brisket?
Texas Monthly's Daniel Vaughn discusses how pitmasters can avoid the smoke of rising beef prices.
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Four more states linked to cyclosporiasis outbreak, reports say
The Center for Disease Control and Prevention has added four additional states to the link of U.S. states that have been impacted by the outbreak of cyclosporiasis traced to iceberg lettuce from central Mexico....
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The legal fight over ‘Robin Hood’ renews Texas’ public school funding debate. Here’s what to know
Property-wealthy districts say recapture gives the state too much control over local finances. But advocates warn that without it, underserved students could end up worse off....
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Over 184,000 cans of Amy’s Kitchen Lentil Soup sold in several states recalled over potential spoilage
Amy’s Kitchen is recalling over 184,000 cans of Amy's Organic Lentil Soup – Light in Sodium due to a manufacturer’s defect with the pull tab that could cause spoilage of the soup....
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More than 500K Ford SUVs recalled over risk of engine fire
More than half a million Ford SUVs have been recalled over increased risk of fire in the engine compartment.
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Southwest flight attendant detained by ICE while working, union says
A Southwest Airlines flight attendant was detained by ICE while working, according to the flight attendants' union. The circumstances remain unclear as the union provides legal support....
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‘How many more dads have to die?’ Sons of ICE shooting victim demand answers before Congress in Houston
Nearly a dozen Democratic members of Congress came to Houston on Thursday to hear directly from the family of a man killed by federal immigration agents during an enforcement operation that, by the government’s own admission, was never targeting him. Mexico to request criminal ch...
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Iran war and Houston oil (July 24, 2026)
On Friday's show: We learn how the war with Iran is reshaping the oil industry and its impact on Houston. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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2 Newsletter: Tropical Storm Bertha is out. What’s next for Houston’s weather?
Hello, Houston.☀️ Tropical Storm Bertha is finally out of our hair Friday morning, and it’s just in time for the weekend! If you were out and about Thursday evening, you may have been caught in the downpours that came from Bertha. Many areas saw flooding, like Missouri City, Suga...
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Divorce can take a major toll on mental health. Experts share ways Houstonians can cope
For many people, the end of a marriage is one of life’s most emotionally difficult experiences, even as divorce rates in the U.S. have declined over the past several decades. According to the Pew Research Center, about one-third of Americans who have ever been married had experie...
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Could Houston airports replace TSA agents? New federal program aims to prevent shutdown travel delays
A new federal program that will allow some airports to replace Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers with private security contractors could eventually expand to other airports, including those in Houston. While George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) and Willi...
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Houston Theater Week returns for its fifth year with new performances | Heights - River Oaks - Montrose
Houston Theater Week returns for its fifth year with new performances | Heights - River Oaks - Montrose Community Impact
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Premier eyewear brand Oakley brings new immersive storefront to the Heights | Heights - River Oaks - Montrose
Premier eyewear brand Oakley brings new immersive storefront to the Heights | Heights - River Oaks - Montrose Community Impact
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Houston-based Wingbay to open location on Plano, Richardson border
Houston-based Wingbay to open location on Plano, Richardson border Community Impact
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1606: The Skycity
Episode: 1606 The Skycity: a concept struggling against its own Gothic weight. Today, the skycity.
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More than a track star: Eguonome Akpobassa’s calling to serve
While many college-bound athletes dream of winning championships, Eguonome Akpobassa is preparing for a different calling. As she prepares to continue her track and field career at the University of Oklahoma, the Bridgeland senior also plans to pursue a nursing degree, driven by ...
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Report: Young adults can’t afford to leave home
She has a Penn State degree, a communications career, and a nearly completed grad school program. But at 27, Tipawa Kaunda still lives with her parents in Dallas. “I looked at Houston,” said Kaunda, a Zambian American grad student and communications strategist. “I was doing the m...
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