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Houston ISD to implement new rules for athletic events
Starting Aug. 1, there will be new rules for minors attending UIL athletic events at HISD district facilities.
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Man who was removed from the country twice before arrested in targeted ICE operation in Spring: DHS
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arrested a man during a targeted operation in the Spring area on Wednesday, according to a U.S. Department of Homeland Security spokesperson....
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Live-action 'Moana' sails into Hollywood Bowl with grand world premiere
Dwayne Johnson said, "I will never forget this night," as the live-action "Moana" made a big splash at the Hollywood Bowl for the world premiere.
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Houston East End ICE shooting triggers alarm at Houston City Hall
Profound concern expressed at Houston City Hall over Tuesday's deadly Eastside ICE shooting, with multiple councilmember calling for both calm and full accountability....
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Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood months of controversy only to implode and imperil Democrats’ attempt to regain power in Was...
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The actors of 'The Pitt' own the Emmy acting categories with 13 nominated cast members
With its ensemble of doctors, nurses, interns and patients squeezed together into a small emergency department with scripts that play out in real time, “The Pitt” feels like a lab made to grow great performances. The Emmys rewarded it accordingly Wednesday. Thirteen of the 25 nom...
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New ranking shows the top cities for renters in America
A new report is ranking the best U.S. cities for renters in 2026 – and here's which cities dominate the list.
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16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the City of Houston, Houston Health Department says
There are 16 confirmed cases of cyclosporiasis in the City of Houston, according to the Houston Health Department.
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Houston city leaders approve multimillion-dollar drainage project
On Wednesday, Houston city leaders approved a multimillion-dollar drainage project on the city's northwest side.
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Galena Park mayor says city is short of cash needed for storm water upgrades
Just six weeks on the job, and the new mayor of Galena Park was rolling up his sleeves last night to help combat localized flooding.
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More flock cameras cut down in Houston amid some privacy concerns
The damage comes as questions continue over the growing use of this surveillance technology in public spaces.
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West Houston man says he's been paying someone else's electric bill for years
A west Houston man says he’s been paying for someone else’s electricity for years — and now he wants answers and his money back.Peter Yang, a recently retired resident who says he’s always looking to save a buck, noticed something was off last month when he switched electricity p...
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10-year wait over! After 2 Helps You report, Houston neighborhood finally seeing speed bumps promised a decade ago
When 2 Helps You first visited the neighborhood of Forrest Pines in May, residents had one simple question: What happened to the speed bumps the City of Houston promised nearly 10 years ago?For years, neighbors said drivers regularly used their streets as a shortcut, speeding thr...
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ICE operation in Spring neighborhood ends with arrest, agency says
Houston-area law enforcement agencies are at the scene of an ICE-related incident in the Spring-area, according to reports.
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Houston ICE shooting: Family of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, activists call for transparency
Family and activists are speaking out following the deadly shooting of a man in Houston by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer.
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Oil prices rise, and stocks drop worldwide after Trump says ceasefire with Iran is 'over'
Oil prices rose, and stock markets dropped in shaky trading worldwide Wednesday after President Donald Trump raised doubts about the temporary truce in the war with Iran....
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Man charged with making terroristic threats at Heights apartment complex
A 33-year-old man accused of making terroristic threats during a standoff at a Heights apartment complex has been booked into the Harris County Jail, according to Houston police.Police identified the man as Kenneth Easton. Investigators say Easton was armed and threatened to burn...
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Affordable glamour at David's Bridal in 2026: Our favorite dresses from the $99 sale
Look your best with our favorite finds from David's Bridal 2026 sale event, all for $99 or less.
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'The Pitt' leads Emmy nominees with 25, 'Hacks' is top among comedies with 24
"The Pitt" led all nominees with 25, while "Hacks" led all comedies with 24 for its final season as the Emmy nominations were announced.
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Battle over East Texas water rights heats up after Dallas millionaire files federal lawsuit to lift moratorium
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state.Two companies tied to a Dallas investor filed a federal lawsuit to lift a moratorium in an ongoing East Te...
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Cyclosporiasis in Houston: 16 cases confirmed
The Houston Health Department has confirmed 16 total cases of Cyclosporiasis within the City of Houston, according to a statement.
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Harris County DA investigators return to east Houston scene of ICE agent shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare is urging anyone who witnessed Tuesday’s fatal ICE shooting in east Houston to come forward as his office conducts a parallel review into the death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.‘A hardworking Mexican man’: Son of man killed by ICE in Housto...
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Why Americans are flocking to this Florida retirement hot spot
New construction and a softening condo market in this county have stabilized home prices at a $487K median listing despite surging demand.
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New York crash: 7-year-old girl hit, killed by school bus in Monsey, Rockland County
There was a New York crash. A 7-year-old girl was hit and killed by a school bus in Monsey, Rockland County.
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Man, minor found shot in Alvin; no suspects in custody
Officials believe the incident on Rolling Meadow Street was an isolated case.
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Republicans eyeing American Airlines Center for midterm ‘Trumpapalooza’ in Dallas
Republicans are ramping up preparations for the party’s first midterm convention this fall in Dallas.
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'Shock to my stomach': Cypress teen reflects after lightning strikes home while playing video games
The 13-year-old was playing video games on his computer inside his Cypress home as storms roared outside on Tuesday.
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New survey shows how many Houston-area people experienced temporary homelessness
A new survey shows how many are experiencing a form of homelessness in the Houston area, and the numbers came as a reality check for those who help the homeless....
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Prosecutors play video of suspect in Charlie Kirk's shooting after he turned himself in
Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are expected to keep questioning the reliability of DNA testing that prosecutors said links the defendant to the suspected murder weapon when a weeklong hearing continues Wednesday....
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Republicans see their grip on Senate tighten amid Democrats' dysfunction in Maine
As Democrats scramble to contain a political disaster in Maine, the Republicans on the front lines of the GOP's fight to hold the U.S. Senate majority are breathing a sigh of relief. For much of the year, Republican operatives have been quietly considering the real possibility th...
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John Deere owners will get the right to repair their own equipment under a new FTC settlement
It looks like John Deere owners can soon feel free to fix their own machines.The Federal Trade Commission and attorneys general from several states secured a right-to-repair settlement Wednesday with agriculture equipment giant Deere & Co. — commonly known as John Deere — that re...
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Meta plans billions for first AI data center in Canada, largest outside the US
Facebook and Instagram parent Meta said Wednesday it will invest more than US$9.1 billion to build its first artificial intelligence data center in Canada and its largest outside the United States.The facility will be built in Sturgeon County, Alberta, and powered by a natural ga...
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7'3" police officer joins Kemah PD
Jordan 'Tiny' Wilmore is believed to be the tallest police officer in Texas!
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Whitmire: Houston has no authority to investigate after ICE shoots, kills Lorenzo Salgado Araujo
Houston Mayor John Whitmire says the city is not in a position to launch its own investigation into a deadly shooting tied to an ICE operation because the Houston Police Department was not involved and the city has no jurisdiction over the incident.“We are calling for our federal...
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Flights to Bush Airport delayed after weather-related ground stop
Flights to IAH had to stay at their departing location until storms moved through.
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Ample Hills Creamery dishes ice cream that's heavy on flavor, not air
For 15 years, Ample Hills Creamery has been providing top quality ice cream - in flavors you have to taste to believe.
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Lanes reopen after 18-wheeler hits East Freeway bridge
The incident was reported on the westbound lanes of I-10 near Wayside Drive.
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Honda recalls 325K Odyssey minivans over another rear-view camera issue
Hundreds of thousands of minivans are being recalled by Honda over a problem with their rear-view camera, including those that were included in a previous one related to the same issue....
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Multiple westbound lanes of East Freeway reopened at Wayside after truck hits bridge, loses its load
Multiple westbound lanes of the East Freeway have reopened at Wayside Drive after an 18-wheeler struck a bridge and lost its load on Wednesday afternoon....
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Patrick Dempsey shuts down Maine Senate buzz as Democrats weigh a replacement
Actor Patrick Dempsey said Wednesday that he will not run for a Maine Senate seat, quashing speculation that the “Grey’s Anatomy” star and People magazine's former Sexiest Man Alive was among those being considered to replace embattled Democratic nominee Graham Platner. Platner a...
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New attacks raise questions about what comes next in the Iran war
President Donald Trump says he believes the ceasefire with Iran is over. He says he’s not sure he wants a deal anymore and says the U.S. should “finish the job.” But he also insists that continued attacks do not mean a return to war or long-term action.The confusion and uncertain...
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Thunderstorms force ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport
Thunderstorms have led to a ground stop being issued at Houston’s Bush Intercontinental Airport.The FAA says the ground stop is scheduled through 5:15 p.m.There is a medium probability of extension.As of 4:30 p.m., radar showed a thunderstorm over the airport....
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Benny, the Disneyland security dog, retires after 6 years
A special retirement took place at Disneyland this week as Benny the security dog hung up his harness.
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Mexico’s president vows legal action against US after ICE’s shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston
Mexico’s president says her country will pursue legal action against the United States after an Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and killed a man Tuesday morning in east Houston. Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, 52, was a Mexican citizen who’d been in Houston more than 30 ye...
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Coast Guard crews raise sunken boat in Lake Michigan near Chicago beach
Coast Guard crews attached flotation devices to a sunken boat in Lake Michigan and then inflated them, raising the boat above the water. The boat sank on Sunday during heavy fog and rain when the pumps could not keep up with the water....
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Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
Trump had resumed defamatory attacks against Carroll as his lawyers considered asking the high court to reconsider its decision.
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Trump says Iran ceasefire is 'over;' US strikes Iran for 2nd time
Renewed fighting between the United States and Iran has raised questions about whether the two sides will resume all out war.
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Acclaimed Broadway director making feature film debut with Disney's 'Moana'
Thomas Kail is an Emmy and Tony award-winning Broadway director who worked with Lin-Manuel Miranda on the smash-hit stage productions 'Hamilton' and 'In The Heights.'...
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LIVE RADAR: Scattered thunderstorms develop in Houston area
Scattered thunderstorms have developed across the Houston area Wednesday.The storms are dropping heavy rain and producing lightning.Track it all on our live radar:Check the latest weather alertsCheck real-time traffic conditionsCheck the forecastShare your weather pictures and vi...
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5.5x the limit: Driver had potentially deadly BAC, troopers say
The driver registered a 0.441 BAC, which is more than 5½ times the legal limit, according to a post from state law enforcement.
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Trump flies partway home from Turkey in an old Air Force One, not the new Qatari-gifted jet
President Donald Trump flew partway home from a NATO summit in Turkey on an old baby blue Air Force One plane instead of the new Qatari-gifted and retrofitted red, white and navy blue jet he arrived in, a surprise swap that came as the U.S. and Iran once again began trading strik...
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What to know about protecting pets from the New World screwworm fly
Two New World screwworm cases in dogs are among more than 30 confirmed instances in Texas and New Mexico, prompting warnings Wednesday from veterinarians and humane societies that pet owners need to remain vigilant to protect their animals.The parasite reappeared in cattle in the...
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Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon, Sabrina Bryan return for 'The Cheetah Girls: Next Gen' for Disney
Cheetahlicious news! A new "Cheetah Girls" movie is in the works at Disney, with Raven-Symoné, Adrienne Bailon and Sabrina Bryan.
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Former Astros pitcher, two-time World Series champion Justin Verlander to retire after 2026 season
Justin Verlander, who has amassed three Cy Young Awards, two World Series championships and an MVP award in what undoubtedly is a Hall of Fame career, on Wednesday announced that he'll retire at the end of the 2026 season....
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Special panel upholds reprimand of Harris County District Judge Natalia Cornelio
The three-judge panel agreed with the State Commission on Judicial Conduct in its action against Judge Natalia Cornelio.
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Chuck E. Cheese Sugar Land, TX AND PETER PIPER PIZZA NAMED AMONG AMERICA'S BEST PIZZA CHAINS - Chuck E. Cheese
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Gangs may be using rideshare apps to smuggle people into country, Border Patrol says
Gangs might be using rideshare apps to help smuggle people into the country, according to officials.
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Houston mayor questions city’s authority to probe ICE shooting amid calls for independent investigation
Houston Mayor John Whitmire on Wednesday cast doubt that the city’s police department could open a criminal investigation into the shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo — killed a day earlier by a federal immigration agent — as family and advocates pressured city leaders to spearhea...
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Convicted sex offender gets 15 years for possessing nearly 10,000 sexually explicit videos and images of children
A 71-year-old Bacliff man has been sentenced to federal prison for possession of child sexual abuse material for the second time, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck.Wesley Joseph Slanina pleaded guilty Dec. 17, 2024.Slanina will serve 186 months in federal prison. The...
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Mexico says it will pursue legal action against US after deadly ICE shooting in Houston
"Unfortunately, there has been another death of a Mexican national in the United States," President Claudia Sheinbaum said after Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was shot and killed by an ICE agent....
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