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Georgia donkey owner takes legal action as state investigates killing
An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw....
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Labor Day in Houston, more storms expected
Live radar: It’s been an active Sunday on our live Storm Tracker 2 radar. The storms will die out tonight but more rain is expected on Labor Day. Monday’s Labor Day forecast: Stay weather aware today because more rain is coming. We’ll again get showers and thunderstorms scattered...
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NASA’s new space telescope (Sept. 4, 2026)
On Friday's show: We learn what makes NASA's recently launched Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope different than its predecessors and what scientists hope to learn from it. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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2 Newsletter: Labor Day weekend happenings. What you need to know
Hello, Houston.☀️ It’s Labor Day weekend, which means you will have an extra day to relax and enjoy, hopefully. But before you go off to the pool to relax or by the grill, let’s get into some news this morning. For more information, check out our article. As always, follow us for...
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You can make Starbucks-style drinks at home with Dollar Tree finds — and TikTok is showing you how
Love your Starbucks order but not the price tag? TikTok users are showing off a budget-friendly way to recreate popular coffee-shop drinks at home — and some of the ingredients can be found at Dollar Tree. @taekookie120910 Let's make Starbucks Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso,...
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Tesla opens Cybercab rides to public in Austin, and there’s no steering wheel or pedals
Tesla is taking another major step toward a driverless future. The company has officially opened rides in its Cybercab robotaxi to the public in Austin, Texas - a futuristic two-seat vehicle that comes without a steering wheel or pedals. Tesla confirmed the Cybercab would join it...
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Man found dead after kitchen fire at apartment complex near Pearland
A Houston man is dead following a kitchen fire Friday morning at an apartment on Cattails Lane. Houston Fire Department crews responded to 6313 Cattails Lane at 11:43 p.m. Friday after a neighbor reported smelling smoke coming from the adjacent apartment. “First due company had l...
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Going Beyond the Untitled Fair in Houston — 17 Fall Art Shows That Need To Be On Your Radar
The second edition of the global fair Untitled Art, Houston (October 1 through October 4 at George R. Brown Convention Center) is adding energy and collecting sizzle to the Bayou City’s fall arts scene. But there is much more to take in too. These 17 shows that go beyond the fair...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1624: Garrett Morgan
Episode: 1624 Garrett A. Morgan: Black American inventor. Today, thoughts about traffic lights, gas masks, and hair straighteners.
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Cypress Lakes looks to build on historic playoff breakthrough
Last season, Cypress Lakes football reached a milestone that had eluded the program for 16 varsity seasons. A 38-17 victory over Cypress Springs secured the Spartans’ first playoff berth in more than a decade and a half, marking a defining moment for head coach Tyrone Carter’s pr...
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Managing Editor’s Message: Banned books, Laura Loomer’s racism, Mielle Organics ad backlash
Apparently, I write “Filth” Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he is on a mission to rid our public schools of what he calls “filthy, dirty, vulgar books.” Imagine my surprise when I learned that my debut novel, My Brother’s Keeper , is among the more than 2,000 titles on the list h...
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Harris County weighs expanding alternative public safety programs
Harris County has been experimenting with a new model of addressing distress calls for four years. The county’s Holistic Assistance Response Team (HART) and Relentless Interrupters Serving Everyone (RISE) programs send mental health workers instead of deputies to 911 calls and vi...
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Patrick ‘Mr. Healthcare’ Collier delivers more than housing for seniors
An improbable hooper provides an invaluable service for seniors. Patrick “Mr. Healthcare” Collier didn’t pick up a basketball until he was 14, an age when many young athletes had already spent years playing organized ball. During tryouts, he was so out of his element that his coa...
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EarthRise monument brings overlooked Black space pioneers into view
Just four blocks from NASA’s Johnson Space Center, a space capsule now sits beneath a canopy of stars. It will never leave the ground, but the faces surrounding it tell the stories of people who helped America reach space, including some whose names never became as familiar as Jo...
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Beyoncé celebrates birthday with remastered 20th Anniversary Edition of B’DAY that includes a song featuring Selena
Beyoncé is marking her birthday with the release of a remastered and expanded edition of B’DAY, the landmark second album that established her as a commanding singer, songwriter, and producer. Originally released Sept. 4, 2006, B’DAY introduced the world to a 25-year-old Houstoni...
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Conroe woman letting everyone know she needs a kidney in unique way
Yvonne Collins is living on dialysis three times a week but says she's not letting that stop her from living her life.
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Medical delivery driver gets stuck as volunteers repair roads damaged by Edouard
Tropical Storm Edouard may be gone, but the problems it left behind are making it difficult for some Polk County residents to receive food, water and lifesaving medical supplies. In Indian Springs, medical delivery driver Jordan Sprinkle was carrying oxygen to elderly residents w...
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Tomball: Wrong-way driver crashes into 6 vehicles during chase on FM-2920
A suspect is detained after allegedly driving the wrong-way then crashing into multiple vehicles during a chase in Tomball.
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2 found dead in West Houston apartment management office
A man and woman were found dead on Thursday inside the management office of a west Houston apartment complex, according to police.
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GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse....
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Man, woman found shot to death inside west Houston apartment office
Houston police detectives are investigating a double homicide at an apartment complex on Ella Lee Lane. Officers responded to the apartment complex located on S Gessner and Westheimer around 6:45 p.m. Thursday. When officers arrived, they found a man and woman shot to death insid...
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Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
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Trump administration withholding billions in Medicaid funding for Texas hospitals
Texas hospitals began losing millions of dollars a day on Monday after the Trump administration began withholding billions in Medicaid funding.
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Labor Day travel tips for Houstonians heading out this weekend
Houstonians planning to hit the road this Labor Day weekend should plan ahead — and leave early. Doug Shupe, AAA corporate communications manager, said the best strategy is simple. “Best time to leave would be as soon as you wake up, have your coffee and then hit the road early. ...
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'It's not a father's job to solve his daughter's murder': Tim Miller reacts after James Elmore gets 20 years
After 42 years of questions, sleepless nights and relentless searching, Tim Miller finally had the chance to look the man convicted in his daughter’s death directly in the eye, and deliver a message. James Elmore Jr. sentenced to 20 years in Texas Killing Fields murder case “I wi...
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Rain totals: Edouard drops up to 18 inches in Texas; see county list
Preliminary rainfall reports from the National Weather Service show rainfall associated with Tropical Storm Edouard dropped extensive precipitation across Southeast Texas, with radar estimates reaching up to 18 inches in isolated areas. According to the NWS, the storm tracked fro...
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Houston’s mental health response faces long-term funding questions as demand grows
When someone calls 911 during a mental health crisis, police may be the first to arrive. But Houston has built specialized programs designed to connect people in crisis with the right kind of help — including mental health professionals who can work alongside first responders or,...