Ronald Lee Haskell's conviction, death sentence upheld by Texas Court of Criminal Appeals
The Texas Court of Criminal Appeals has upheld the conviction and death sentence of Ronald Lee Haskell, according to a judgment.
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Gorgeous weather in Houston this weekend but big changes next week
Friday’s forecast: We end our work week with near perfect weather. It’s a chilly start to the day with temperatures in the 50s and we warm up to the mid-80s under sunny skies. It will be another day with a light northeasterly dry wind around 5 mph. Because of the calm winds there...
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Who sent transgender mailers to Texas kids? West Texas DA opens criminal investigation
A district attorney in West Texas has opened a criminal investigation after several Texans reported receiving political mailers addressed to their children with information about transgender resources....
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Convertible high chairs sold nationwide recalled for entrapment, fall risk
Convertible high chairs sold at stores nationwide and online are being recalled because children can become trapped or fall, leading to serious injury or death....
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Harris County breaks early voting records as Senate race heats up
Harris County is leading the state of Texas in early voting, posting record-breaking numbers ahead of Election Day. As of the latest figures, at least 362,534 people in Harris County have already cast their ballots. By comparison, Dallas County has recorded close to 199,000 votes...
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Fort Bend County Chief Deputy District Clerk arrested, facing assault, interference charges
Fort Bend County Chief Deputy District Clerk Haroon Mughal has been arrested, according to court documents.
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'I Voted' stickers at Houston memorial carry message of unity after ICE incidents
Voters are leaving “I Voted" stickers at Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s Houston memorial as recent ICE encounters draw scrutiny.
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Election officials clarify ballot laws after text message confuses Brazoria County voters
Voters in Brazoria County Precinct 2 received text messages falsely claiming that votes for the late Republican candidate, Judge Richard Davis, would not count in the general election....
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Michael Gray, 'Shazam!' star, dies at 75: Report
Actor Michael Gray, best known for his role in the television series "Shazam!," has died, according to a report.
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State reps now investigating Aqua Texas after hundreds complain about soaring water bills
Hundreds of customers have contacted KPRC 2 about soaring Aqua Texas water bills. Now, state lawmakers are looking into how the increases were allowed and whether state rules need to change. State Rep. Gary Gates says he is working with Rep. Cody Harris to examine the rules gover...
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New study reveals why dangerous fungus is so difficult to treat
Scientists discovered how the deadly fungus Candida auris can survive antifungal treatment – a finding that could lead to new therapies.
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ICE agents involved in Harris County crash; man taken to hospital, DHS releases statement
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were involved in a minor crash in Harris County on Thursday morning while attempting to apprehend a man, officials say....
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This airline received top marks in several categories in annual Forbes Travel Guide awards
Forbes released its annual Forbes Travel Guide top picks this week, recognizing airlines and airports its editors say provide outstanding passenger experiences, and one U.S. airline took home top honors in several categories, more than any other....