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Another Houston studio hit by same three thieves who stole $60,000 worth of camera lenses, equipment
A Houston film studio owner said thieves stole thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment, forcing him to pause production on a dating show airing on Tubi. He believes the same three men have targeted at least seven film and production studios since late August....
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Miami boy returns to Houston for second brain surgery, brings his joyful spirit
Seven-year-old Kai Peña traveled from Miami to Houston for a second brain surgery after experiencing recurring seizures. His family sought care at Texas Children’s Hospital, hoping the procedure would bring lasting relief....
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Inside Donald Trump's high-stakes Dalton rally with Collins, Jackson
President Donald Trump returned to Georgia on Friday afternoon to headline a campaign rally in Dalton.
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Texans first practice in London ahead of showdown with Jaguars
The Houston Texans will play their first international game since 2019 this upcoming Sunday when they face AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans and Jags organizations know each other well, and every game feels like a chance to win the AFC South title, since either tea...
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Dayton crash: Bus driver arrested after bus he was driving struck a child, officials say
A Dayton Independent School District bus driver has been arrested following a hit-and-run incident that severely injured a child on Friday morning.
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Southern Nazarene football player Tyler Ulrich dies after sustaining game injury
Southern Nazarene University football player Tyler Ulrich died at 21 after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game.
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Dayton ISD bus driver arrested after hit-and-run leaves 14-year-old boy fighting for his life
A 70-year-old Dayton ISD bus driver has been arrested in connection with a hit-and-run that left a 14-year-old boy critically injured Friday morning, according to Dayton police. Ricky Eugene Cherry, a Dayton resident, was arrested following an investigation into the crash that ha...
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Cold morning temperatures move into Houston this weekend
Do you know what a cold front is? The number one comment I get when the winds change Saturday’s forecast: A wind advisory is in effect through 1:00 AM Saturday. With morning temperatures in the upper 40s and lower 50s, it will feel downright chilly, especially with the wind. The ...
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Houston weather: Cold front arrives, brings windy conditions
A cold front moved across southeast Texas early this morning, ushering in cooler, refreshing weather in Houston!
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NYT reporter explains records behind questions about ICE target photo in Houston operation
New York Times reporter and El Paso author Jazmine Ulloa spoke with FOX 26 about documents her team reviewed after a woman identified the man in ICE’s Houston target photo as her deceased father. FOX 26 has not independently verified the identification....
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Suspicious envelope sent to Ted Cruz's office at Mickey Leland Federal Building, Cruz responds to incident
Police say someone at the Mickey Leland Federal Building received an envelope with white powder. Sources tell FOX 26 the envelope was sent to Senator Ted Cruz's office which is located inside the building....