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Cape Verde’s dream run continues in Houston as it becomes the smallest country into World Cup's knockout stage
The next World Cup game in Houston is a round-of-32 match between Brazil and Japan on Monday, June 29.
73-year-old man charged in deadly shooting of 42-year-old woman in Texas City, police say
Texas City police said officers pronounced a 42-year-old woman dead after she was found with a gunshot wound to the chest. After an investigation, police said a 73-year-old man was charged with murder.
Lamar CISD reinstates police chief and lieutenant weeks after firing them
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CA appeals court upholds Harvey Weinstein's rape conviction but says he must be resentenced
An appeals court on Friday upheld Harvey Weinstein's 2022 rape and sexual assault conviction in California but ordered his trial judge to resentence him.
4 people facing charges after violating flight restrictions near FIFA Fan Festival, US Attorney says
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Man killed in drive-by shooting in northwest Houston neighborhood, police say
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2 juveniles rushed to hospital after car crashes into northwest Harris County home, Pct. 1 says
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1 dead following crash in north Harris Co., deputies say; SkyEye13 showed truck with severe damage
SkyEye13 was over a wreck involving a big rig on Kuykendahl Road that left a pickup truck severely damaged. Deputies said one person died as a result of the crash.
Fort Bend braces for legal fight over Daniel Wong's status as county judge
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City of Houston helping pay for cleanup after massive fire at SE Houston recycling plant
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Texas Supreme Court rejects lawsuit by survivors of Uvalde school shooting
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Taylor Swift: Rock & Roll Hall of Fame displays artifacts from 'The Fate of Ophelia' music video
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4 people, including 12-year-old boy, injured in shootout over move-out at apartments: HPD
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Trump threatens 100% tax if European countries impose digital services tax
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Gracie the Giraffe, who was on the loose in Texas Hill Country, found safe, authorities say
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12-year-old calls 911 after mom, man found dead in apparent murder-suicide in Tomball, HCSO says
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Ready for liftoff: Galaxy all-abilities park opens a new chapter in Fort Bend County’s inclusive playgrounds
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Houston SPCA calls for help, looking for foster homes for over 100 orphaned kittens
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Texas State Board of Education votes to add Christian texts to list of required reading materials
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US strikes Iran to respond to attack on ship that Trump says violated ceasefire
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (June 26, 2026)
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Texas board approves adding Bible stories to required reading for over 5M public school students
A Texas board approved adding Bible stories to required reading for the state's more than 5 million public school students.
Hello Houston (June 26, 2026)
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Disney announces new animated short 'Lilo & Scratch' to debut in theaters this November
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Texas will require students to read Bible passages in new state curriculum
The State Board of Education on Friday approved a new reading list that includes numerous Bible passages. They’re also considering a social studies curriculum that emphasizes U.S. and Texas history over world cultures. Approved changes take effect in 2030.
Suspect arrested, charged after woman fatally ran over by moving truck in west Houston, HPD says
Keith Bembry Sims, 33, was charged with manslaughter and failure to stop and render in an accident resulting in the death of a 31-year-old woman, police said.
Sex assault suspect sentenced to 25 years on burglary charge, court documents show
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US has a strong start while Messi and Mbappé eye records in opening rounds of the World Cup
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Harris County immigrant legal services program paused as court battle continues
The Texas Supreme Court has temporarily blocked Harris County officials from financially supporting nonprofits that assist immigrants in deportation cases. The state is trying to permanently bar such programs.
Suspect charged in SE Houston SWAT scene allegedly set fire to home in previous incident, HPD says
HPD said the man was arrested on Wednesday and found that he was involved in a SWAT scene prior, where he allegedly set a home on fire.
125 years later, Brooklyn's oldest restaurant Gage & Tollner is still building community
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Galveston leaders narrowly advance controversial Discovery Sands development by approving zoning exemptions
The planned development would span 170 acres on the west end of Galveston Island with hundreds of housing units, a lagoon pool and lazy river.
Several strong earthquakes strike globally in 1 day. How are they connected?
The Mendocino County quake struck within hours of several major earthquakes worldwide -- including activity in Japan, the Philippines, Papua New Guinea and Venezuela -- raising questions about whether the events are connected. We spoke with a seismic expert to get some answers.
Stephen Wilson Jr. releases powerful version of his song "Gary," from his performance at CMA Fest
It was one of the most talked about performances of the night. Now, Stephen Wilson Jr.'s live version of "Gary" from "CMA Fest" has been released as a single.
626 Day meets Prime Day: The best last-chance Stitch deals to shop now on the final Prime sale Day
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Disney's 'Descendants: Wicked Wonderland' trailer debuts a new villain Maddox Hatter
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Israel and Lebanon sign framework agreement with US in 'first step' toward peace, Rubio says
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Detroit Lions cornerback Terrion Arnold accused of orchestrating kidnapping and robbery
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