Suspect, father dead following Houston SWAT standoff in Independence Heights
Police say a man stabbed his brother in the back before keeping himself in an apartment with his father, who was disabled.
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What older Texans need to know about voting by mail
Eligible voters have until Oct. 23 to apply to vote by mail in the upcoming midterms.
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City of Liberty sends nearly $600K to fraudulent account after fake payment request
The city of Liberty says it was the victim of a fraudulent wire transfer totaling approximately $600,000 after receiving a payment request from an email address impersonating a legitimate vendor....
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo calls for review of Flock systems after recent ALPR report
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is requesting a closer look of the county's Flock camera system after a report was released from the Office of the County Administrator....
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Man convicted after methamphetamine, gun found during chase that ended at Alief school
A 46-year-old man faces up to life in prison after a federal jury convicted him of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. Eduardo Nevares was convicted Oct. 8 after a two-day trial and approximately two hours ...
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Trump, after bipartisan backlash, says Pentagon won’t livestream execution of Fort Hood shooter
The Pentagon has said Hasan’s execution is scheduled for Dec. 3. Trump said the execution can be viewed in person by immediate families of the victims, “if they so choose.”...
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Chick-fil-A's first new sauce in 10 years has fans sharing strong reaction
Chick-fil-A is adding a spicy twist to its signature sauce, introducing its first new permanent sauce in a decade.
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Trump cancels livestream of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan’s execution after bipartisan backlash
President Donald Trump said the Pentagon will not livestream the Dec. 3 firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Malik Hasan, reversing an earlier plan that drew bipartisan criticism....
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Ken Paxton launches statewide ‘Come and Take It’ bus tour ahead of Election Day
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton is launching an 18-day statewide bus tour ahead of Election Day, taking his campaign message to communities across Texas, including Houston. The “Come and Take It” tour begins Saturday, Oct. 17, in Rockwall, two days before early voting begins, a...
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How to vote in the November 2026 midterm election in the Houston area
Early voting in Texas begins on Oct. 19 and runs until Oct. 30. Election Day is Nov. 3.
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Houston’s Chicano Squad transformed homicide investigations in the 1970s
In the late 1970s, six Mexican American Houston police officers helped change the way the Houston Police Department investigated homicides, building trust in communities where residents had long been reluctant to speak with law enforcement. Known as the Chicano Squad, the officer...
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‘Fiber maxxing’ trend: Houston dietitian explains benefits and how to avoid side effects
You’ve heard of protein maxxing, but a new wellness trend is encouraging people to maximize something else in their diets: fiber. Known as “fiber maxxing,” the trend is gaining attention on social media as people look for ways to increase their fiber intake and improve their heal...
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs reportedly injured in prison fight with Jamaican drug lord
Sean “Diddy” Combs reportedly suffered a head injury during a fight with fellow inmate Christopher “Dudus” Coke at a federal prison in New Jersey, according to a report from TMZ . The alleged altercation happened Friday, Oct. 9, at the Federal Correctional Institution Fort Dix, T...