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The death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston's East End has intensified recent community frustrations over public safety, environmental concerns, policing, and whether elected officials are adequate
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Lawyers for the man accused of killing conservative activist Charlie Kirk are trying to sow doubt about the case.
A top Motion Picture Association executive explains why MPA just added two Austin festivals to its list of industry partners.
Today: We find out what legal experts think about HPD not being able to investigate the fatal ICE shooting, preview the newest episode of the “After the Flood” podcast series, and discuss how cryptocurrency kiosks are being used to scam Texans.
Tropical moisture is coming back, and when it combines with a summer front, storm chances will climb even higher early next week.
The three passengers were detained by ICE after Tuesday’s shooting in Houston, which the federal agency has characterized as an act of self-defense by an officer.
The Afghan women's soccer team has made a new home in Houston after they were flown out of their home country during the U.S. withdrawal and Taliban takeover five years ago.
Hidalgo said that she will not be visible in the coming weeks to rest after she contracted mono, but says her team will represent her when necessary.
A new live-action adaptation of "Moana" is now in theaters and On The Red Carpet is celebrating with a special episode filmed on location in Hawaii.
Houston-area leaders and U.S. Representatives held a press conference to provide new details on the ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.
Rep. Sylvia Garcia and Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare gave more information about this week's deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
More than 30 years after Astrid Bridges was found dead in her Gresham, Oregon, home, authorities have reopened the case after the Medical Examiner's Office reclassified her death from an accident to a homicide.
Lin-Manuel Miranda breaks down Disney's new live action "Moana," in an interview with entertainment reporter Joelle Garguilo.
Fort Bragg soldier Sayveon Anderson, missing person, has not been seen since June 29, and his family is desperately searching for answers.
According to deputies, an altercation occurred before the shooting, which left two people injured early Friday morning.
Taylor Swift paid the City of New York $160,000 to cover the cost of resources used during her wedding at Madison Square Garden, Mayor Mamdani said Friday.
A passenger on board a flight from Greece to Germany was reportedly partially sucked out of a window when it broke mid-flight.
Kia’s latest recall covers certain 2020-2024 model year Telluride SUVs manufactured between 2019 and 2024.
U.S. District Judge Sidney H. Stein rejected the request following a telephone conference Thursday afternoon, ordering that Menendez surrender to the Bureau of Prisons as originally scheduled.
Wally Funk, an aviation pioneer who was the oldest woman to launch into space, has died. She was 87.
The fatal shooting of a Houston man by a federal immigration officer Tuesday marks at least the eighth death during the Trump administration's immigration crackdown.
The update comes as the family of the man killed in Tuesday's shooting, Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, and local officials are demanding an independent investigation.
At the request of Mayor Whimire, Houston Police Chief Diaz said that he will provide resources to support the DHS and FBI investigation into the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.
The tropics remain relatively quiet for July, no complaints here.
Authorities say it is unlikely they will ever recover all of the remains of 4-year-old Javeayah Harris after investigators determined her parents allegedly used corrosive chemicals and other tools to destroy evidence following her death.
HPD said the officers arrived and were met with the suspect brandishing knives before he barricaded himself inside the home, where SWAT officers deployed CS gas.
A Lake Tahoe man got quite the surprise on July 4 after he encountered a bear outside his cabin.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission announced that the new recall covers Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grills sold in stores and online between 2024 and 2026.
Brooke Shields joins as new co-host of "Hearts of Heroes" as they take us inside heart-stopping rescues and heartwarming reunions.
Australian white-spotted jellyfish appear clear, brown or brilliant blue, with the top of their bell covered with tiny white spots.
President Trump took to social media Friday morning, saying the United States has agreed to resume "talks" with Iran, but continued to express that the ceasefire between the two nations is over.
Harris County officials are investigating the deadly shooting of a 19-year-old found in a vehicle north of the Katy area.
The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra announced its Season 13 concert lineup, inviting fans to leave convention at the door and "Expect the Unexpected." Spanning from July 2026 to May 2027, the WSO will perform four genre-defying concerts, featuring a stadium-rocking sports tribute,...
More than 554,000 Kobalt yard power tools sold at Lowe's have been recalled because certain USB-C lithium-ion batteries can short-circuit and catch fire while charging inside the tools.
The Woodlands Family YMCA is proud to partner with the IRONMAN Foundation to provide 4,000 swim lessons to local children and families who may not otherwise have the opportunity to learn this lifesaving skill. This $15,000 grant will support swimming education across Montgomery...
There are events and special promotions throughout the city over the weekend and on Monday, which is 713 Day in recognition of the longtime area code for Houston.
The fatal shooting of a Mexican national by an ICE agent in Houston has prompted protests, federal scrutiny and a pledge by Mexico's government to pursue legal action. As investigators work to determine exactly what happened, the case is drawing attention on both sides of the...
Capes on, engines revved, and cameras ready! Families are invited to The Woodlands Children’s Museum to experience an unforgettable day of superhero fun and high-octane excitement at Superhero Day with CARS, presented by The Woodlands Young Learners Academy. The event will take...
Howard Hughes Communities, the real estate platform of Howard Hughes Holdings (NYSE: HHH), today announced that NAES Corporation, an independent services company that optimizes the performance, reliability, and efficiency of power generation facilities, has leased more than...
The city of Grapevine announced Funk's death Thursday, saying she "inspired generations by breaking barriers in aviation and space exploration."
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, a Houston resident originally from Mexico, was fatally shot Tuesday morning during what the U.S. Department of Homeland Security has called a “targeted enforcement operation” in the city’s predominantly Latino East End.
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