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Abbott asks court to reject Minnesota bid to force extradition of ICE officer
The Texas governor said he has doubts Christian Castro is a fugitive subject to extradition, adding the state is still investigating. A hearing on keeping him in custody is Tuesday....
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Hello Houston (August 24, 2026)
Today: We talk with the founder of the female-focused platform Womena, learn the fact from fiction on how data centers work, find out how college students can stay healthy as they head back to school, and more....
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‘Texas Killing Fields’ suspect pleads not guilty ahead of Aug. 31 trial
James Elmore, 61, is charged with secondary felony manslaughter for allegedly causing the death of Laura Miller in September 1984. He is accused of preparing a vial of cocaine for his alleged friend and prime suspect, Clyde Hedrick, to give to Miller....
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Houston-area postal workers accused of stealing nearly $24 million in checks
In court documents, federal prosecutors allege three Houston-area mail carriers were recruited to find and steal checks they handled in their United States Postal Service duties and sell them for profit. In total, five were indicted....
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3 Houston USPS mail carriers, 2 others accused of check theft scheme
Two Houston residents and three U.S. Postal Service mail carriers are facing federal charges after allegedly participating in a scheme to steal checks from mail routes and sell them, according to federal court documents....
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Homicide detectives investigating after body found by driver in Houston’s 5th Ward
An investigation is underway after a body was found Monday in Houston’s 5th Ward, according to the Houston Police Department. The body was discovered by a driver just before 9 a.m. at Jensen Drive at Interstate 10. Police responded and confirmed the body at the location. The caus...
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Rented an apartment between 2018 and 2025? How to check whether you may qualify for the RealPage settlement
Houston renters who lived in certain apartment communities between 2018 and 2025 may be eligible to submit a claim as part of a proposed nationwide settlement involving apartment owners and property managers accused of participating in a scheme that inflated rents. The proposed s...
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Is your smartphone making your kid dumber? What a new study found
A new study suggests your smartphone use could play a role in how children develop vocabulary skills.
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Historic Revolutionary War ‘witness tree’ at center of preservation effort
Conservationists are implementing preservation measures to extend the life of a rare "witness tree" that dates back to the Revolutionary War.
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Indiana Gov. Braun prompts investigation into NIPSCO following mass power outages
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun is directing several state agencies to launch investigations into the utility provider, NIPSCO, as thousands of Hoosiers remain without power following severe weather that struck two weeks ago....
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Deaf migrants deported without access to sign language interpreters
Without interpreters, migrants have been unable to understand actions taken by DHS officials that resulted in their deportation.
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Texas court reduces Alex Jones’ payment to Sandy Hook families to $1.5 million
After a lengthy legal back-and-forth, Texas' Third Court of Appeals cut down the conspiracy theorist's $50 million damages owed to families for defamation....
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Paxton rolls out data center plan; Talarico questions his motives
Texas Attorney General and Republican candidate for U.S. Senate Ken Paxton has released his plan to address data center concerns in Texas, but Democrats have questioned his motives....
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Houston teen charged with capital murder in shooting death of 19-year-old man
A teen has been charged with capital murder in the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old man in Houston earlier this month.
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Texas has second most Flock cameras in the country raising privacy concerns
While law enforcement agencies praise Flock cameras as a critical crime-fighting tool, privacy advocates warn it is quietly constructing a digital footprint tracking everyday citizens....
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Gulf Freeway crash: Woman hit, killed while running across service road lanes
Houston police are investigating after a woman was hit and killed along the Gulf Freeway service road Sunday evening.
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Suspect in killing of five people, multiple animals in Washington found dead
Five people in a rural part of Oregon were found dead early Saturday morning after firefighters responded to a vehicle fire and discovered human remains....
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Top 20 Black Arts moments in the history of Blackness
Putting together a “Top” list of Black arts moments is an impossible task… so, of course, I’m taking it on. And I dare anyone to dispute the entries. And FYI spots 20 through 2 are absolutely up for debate in terms of positioning. In fact, I’m not even gonna attempt to list them ...
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Astros’ general manager to ‘part ways’ with team after string of losses
The Astros are currently tied with the Rangers for first place in the American League West. Both teams have a 65-66 win-loss record this season.
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Houston Astros, GM Dana Brown part ways after four seasons
The Houston Astros and General Manager Dana Brown have mutually agreed to part ways, the team announced Monday. Brown’s contract was set to expire at the end of the 2026 season. He had served as the Astros’ GM since Jan. 26, 2023. Houston officers jump in Uber for help chasing ru...
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Midterms: Building trust with Black voters dominates Democratic strategy
Democratic candidates hoping to compete statewide in Texas must fundamentally rethink how they engage Black voters. This includes investing in year-round organizing instead of relying on loyalty built over decades, Democratic Party strategists warn. Texas now has more than 2.9 mi...
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Houston Restaurant Weeks 2026: Black owned guide
Houston Restaurant Weeks (HRW) is back through Sept. 7, giving diners 38 days to eat well and do good, and for many restaurants, the citywide fundraiser is a lifeline during the industry’s toughest stretch in years. Now in its 23rd year, HRW expects more than 350 participating re...
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Former Friendswood teacher accused of child sexual abuse
A former Friendswood school teacher has been arrested following allegations of sexual abuse of a child.
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La Marque mayor released on bond after arrest for alleged indecent exposure
The city said Saturday it had not been in contact with Bell and that he had not yet reached out to city staff.
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Flock cameras face growing backlash across Texas counties, but getting rid of them is complicated
Some government officials said they understand the community’s anger, but warn that many of these contracts fall outside their jurisdiction.
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Judge denies motion for new trial for Karmelo Anthony
Judge Michael Chitty from Kaufman County denied Karmelo Anthony's request for a new trial for the killing of Austin Metcalf.
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What we know about 5 people indicted in a $24M stolen check scheme involving USPS mail carriers on Houston routes
Five people, including three U.S. Postal Service mail carriers, are facing federal charges in an alleged stolen-check operation prosecutors say involved nearly $24 million worth of checks. A federal grand jury indicted Tryston Tremaine Vaughn, Catherine Clauzelle Kilpatrick, Drak...
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2 Newsletter: Houston hits triple digits for 5th time this summer
Hello, Houston.☀️ We have reached 100 degrees five times this summer! Can you believe it? If you’re headed out at any time today, make sure you are staying cool. Now, let’s get into some news of the day. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us live o...
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Inflating school ratings (Aug. 24, 2026)
On Monday's show: Reporters discuss issues in education affecting Houston, including how HISD and other districts may be gaming the system to artificially inflate their state accountability grades...
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Sean Grayson, convicted in Sonya Massey's killing, dies in prison
Sean Grayson, the former Illinois deputy convicted of killing Sonya Massey, has died while serving a 20-year prison sentence.
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Texas man mails $50 tip to Los Angeles deli after worrying he forgot to tip server
A Texas man went the extra mile to make sure a restaurant server received a tip, even though he wasn’t sure he had actually forgotten one. Roberto José Andrade Franco, an ESPN feature writer from El Paso, Texas, visited Langer’s Deli in Los Angeles in May while on a work trip wit...
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Dr. Dre says AI is not a threat to music: ‘People who have trouble creating’ see it that way
Dr. Dre is weighing in on the growing debate over artificial intelligence in the music industry, and his comments are already sparking reactions online. The legendary rapper and producer said he does not view AI as a threat to music. Instead, he sees the technology as another too...
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Road closures along Will Clayton Parkway will cause impacts on drivers headed to Bush Airport
Drivers heading to George Bush Intercontinental Airport should plan ahead this week as lane closures are expected along Will Clayton Parkway. Houston Airports will repair concrete in the westbound lanes of the 6100 block of Will Clayton Parkway, between Kenswick Drive and Lee Roa...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3403: Telephone in 1904
Episode: 3403 An old book about telephones reminds of a time before our technologies were not "black boxed." Today, we look under the hood.
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Aretha’s Gospel voice still resonates
Aretha Franklin’s Amazing Grace remains one of the most extraordinary live recordings in American music history. Released in 1972, the album captured Franklin returning to her gospel roots and performing inside the New Temple Missionary Baptist Church in Los Angeles. The project ...