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Record heat to kick off fall in Houston, humidity relief by the end of the week
We are going to bake away as fall begins, but there is some humidity relief on the way later this week.
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CNN, MS NOW, Politico to sue Trump admin over White House access
The outlets described the ban as a "direct assault" on the First Amendment.
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2 killed in CA helicopter crash responding to wildfire in Yosemite: FAA
A helicopter assisting in the firefighting response to the 'Dome Fire' in Yosemite crashed Sunday afternoon, killing the two people on board, according to federal officials....
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Texas voting guide: Registration deadline, early voting start and other important election dates
Election day isn't until Nov. 3, but there are many upcoming dates that voters should remember as they prepare to cast their ballots.
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Authorities warn scammers are using real arrest information to target families
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about scammers using information about recent arrests to target an arrested person’s family and demand money for bail or other supposed fees....
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Road rage leads to crash and shooting involving several people on West Loop, police say
Two people were shot, and a third person was hurt after a road rage situation led to a crash and a shooting on the West Loop Sunday night, according to HPD....
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Man wants new trial in Delphi killing of teens where pagan ritual evidence can be introduced
Richard Allen, the man convicted in the Delphi murders of two girls is taking his case to an appeals court Monday morning.
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A town 14 miles from Dallas has no clean drinking water. She’s trying to fill the gap
The people of Sand Branch have lived without a functioning water infrastructure for decades. Christina Parks is trying to preserve what’s left of her community. Source...
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The VA is reaching out to female veterans, who sometimes are hesitant to identify as veterans at all
Women make up the fastest-growing group of U.S. veterans. But fewer than half of female veterans are enrolled in VA health care, and some women are hesitant to even self-identify as former service members. Source...
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Things to do in Houston Texas: Lonestar Safety Fest at Typhoon Texas returns for 10th anniversary celebration
The Lonestar Safety Fest returns Oct. 3, 2026 from 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Typhoon Texas and is free and open to all ages.
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Newark, Philadelphia Airport flights: Arrival and departures impacted by TRACON equipment outage, FAA says
The FAA has stopped departures at Newark and Philadelphia airports due to equipment outage, according to an advisory by the agency.
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Watch: Florida deputies rush inside burning home to rescue five puppies
A Florida deputy became a hero to five puppies and their parents after rescuing them from a burning house fire.
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Knicks star Jalen Brunson and his family sit down for a daytime exclusive with Tamron Hall
The Knicks forward and his family have not spoken with anyone else since the Knicks won the NBA championship.
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Ex-Astro Alex Bregman undergoes testing after being hit by foul ball during Sunday game
The third baseman was struck on the left side of his face while waiting on deck during a game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday.
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Mass held at Ukrainian church in Los Angeles honoring NBC4 helicopter pilot George Marciniw, reporter Eliana Moreno
A community is in mourning as they remember their beloved friend, NBC4 news helicopter pilot George Marciniw.
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Patrick Clancy speaks out after mistrial in ex-wife Lindsay Clancy's murder trial
Patrick Clancy opens up about the loss of his children and the high-profile case surrounding their deaths.
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Pope Leo XIV in France to find a secular country at odds with Catholic teaching on life
Pope Leo XIV opens a four-day visit to France this weekend that is expected to touch on church teaching about the value of all human life.
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Today on Texas Standard: ‘Deep in the Heart 2’ explores the rivers and aquifers that sustain Texas
Texas may be known for wide-open land, but its rivers, springs and underground aquifers make life here possible. A new documentary narrated by Ethan Hawke explores those water systems, the wildlife that depends on them and the pressures they face. Source...
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Tropical Storm Fay forms in the eastern Atlantic
Tropical Storm Fay forms in the eastern Atlantic, becoming the sixth named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane season.
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Man charged with capital murder after 5-year-old killed in alleged road rage incident
As of Monday morning, Porter was being held in the Harris County Jail and his bond had not yet been set, according to court documents.
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Passenger goes overboard on Carnival Panorama cruise ship from Puerto Vallarta to Long Beach, California
A passenger on a Carnival cruise ship went overboard, prompting a lockdown.
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Houston weather: Hot, humid Monday; isolated rain chances this week
Monday stays hot, with highs in the mid 90s and heat index values reaching triple digits. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon, with a few brief downpours possible....
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High costs, dwindling enrollment: Is Houston ISD’s playbook under takeover sustainable?
The high price tag, coupled with less state funding from students leaving the district, raises questions about whether the academic improvements are sustainable in the long run and whether other districts can afford to replicate it....
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Uvalde Road shooting: Husband dead, wife claims he was assaulting her
A deadly shooting in east Harris County is under investigation after a wife claimed she shot her husband because he was assaulting her.
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Federal immigration agent shoots and injures man in Austin, Texas
The man was identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 28, of Venezuela, by his attorney Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch.
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50 years ago today, SCTV introduced us to John Candy, Catherine O'Hara, and more
“SCTV" is turning 50, celebrating the groundbreaking sketch series that launched the careers of comedy stars including John Candy, Eugene Levy and Catherine O’Hara....
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Newark NJ Transit bus attack: Man punches, pepper-sprays woman who bumped into child, police say
Police say a man punched and pepper-sprayed a woman on an NJ Transit bus in Newark after she bumped into a child when the bus stopped short.
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Abby Choi case: Ex-husband Alex Kwong, in-laws of Hong Kong socialite stand trial in her killing
A murder trial has begun for the former husband and in-laws of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi.
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Rep. Wesley Hunt’s confirmation as ambassador to Saudi Arabia faces tight time constraints in Senate
Trump and GOP leaders are under pressure to delay the start of Hunt's mission until at least January, so that Hunt's Houston-area district wouldn't have to go without representation before the start of the next Congress....
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Converse apologizes and pulls sneaker ad that critics said included racist imagery
Converse has removed a social media ad after backlash over an image critics said evoked racist symbols.
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Houston road rage shooting leaves 2 injured along I-610 West Loop
Houston police are working to piece together a messy road rage shooting that left two people hospitalized.
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World leaders meet at UN as their planet grapples with war, division, runaway AI and climate shocks
Under a global cloud of wars and bitter divisions, world leaders meet at the United Nations this week.
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Nuclear energy in Texas (Sept. 21, 2026)
On Monday's show: Nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding for Texas hosiptals has been restored. We find out why it was being withheld and what it means for hospitals and patients. And we discuss the role Greater Houston might play in nuclear energy....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3409: Pickelhaube
Episode: 3409 We trace the long life of a silly helmet. Today, a puzzling headpiece.
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US pitches new AI alert system to China for incidents affecting national security
The United States is looking to establish a new “notification mechanism" with China that would be triggered in cases where artificial intelligence-related incidents could affect national security. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed the proposal Sunday as the two nations......
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Man charged with capital murder after 5-year-old shot and killed in northwest Harris Co., HCSO says
Less than 24 hours after a 5-year-old was killed in a shooting in northwest Harris County, 47-year-old Jeremy Porter has been charged with capital murder, the sheriff's office said....
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Man shot and killed in Cloverleaf-area apartment complex, HCSO says
A man was shot and killed, and detectives are investigating whether the incident involved "intimate partner violence," HCSO said.
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Off-duty deputy shoots man suspected of breaking into neighbor's home, HCSO says
An off-duty deputy shot a man suspected of breaking into her neighbor's home while they were out of town, HCSO said.
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Trump says his planned arch would become a 'military complex' able to host drones and snipers
President Donald Trump says the massive arch he wants to build would become a "top grade military complex" able to host drones and snipers.
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Patrick Clancy talks about forgiveness, grief during first TV interview since Lindsay Clancy mistrial
In his first television interview since the case against Lindsay Clancy ended in a mistrial, Patrick Clancy revealed he had forgiven his former wife for the deaths of their three children, saying he did so while still holding his dying infant son....
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ICE agent shoots and wounds man in Austin, Texas, officials say
A federal immigration agent shot and wounded a man on Sunday in Austin, Texas, authorities said.
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Houston Texans stumble to 0-2 again after loss to the Bengals and seek to avoid another 0-3 start
It was another disappointing game for the Texans, who are 0-2 after losing to Buffalo 36-31 in the opener.
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Converse apologizes, pulls new ad after claims of racist imagery
Shoemaker Converse has apologized and pulled a social media ad after it sparked a backlash from people who said the image evoked the Ku Klux Klan and lynching....
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Man injured in shooting by ICE officer in North Austin
The shooting happened Sunday afternoon near Anderson and U.S. 183.
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Man injured in shooting by ICE officer in Austin
The shooting happened Sunday afternoon near an intersection on the north side of the city. Source
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Arrest made after 5-year-old girl killed, two children injured in Northwest Harris County car shooting
47-year-old Jeremy Porter has been arrested and charged with capital murder in connection with the shooting death of Zah’Layah Walter, according to Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez....
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Walmart, Ulta, Kay among 10 chains targeted in multi-state shoplifting and smash-and-grab thefts; 11 indicted
National chains like Walmart, Home Depot, Ulta, and Kay Jewelers were among the retailers targeted by an alleged crime ring accused of conducting snatch-and-grab jewelry robberies and going on shoplifting sprees across multiple states....
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ICE agent shoots man in North Austin, victim hospitalized
An ongoing ICE investigation in North Austin led to a reported shooting, prompting U.S. Rep. Greg Casar to demand an independent investigation and immediate transparency....
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18 suspects in Haitian president’s assassination face extradition to US for Florida trial
Eighteen suspects accused in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse are awaiting extradition to the United States, where they will face trial in Florida....
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Ukraine fires over 1,000 drones at Russia, including 'largest ever' attack on Moscow
Moscow's mayor described Sunday's attack as the largest drone attack on the Russian capital.
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Toys R Us makes major comeback with 120 new stores opening across US this holiday season
The expansion marks a major step for the brand, which shuttered all US stores in 2018 following its 2017 bankruptcy.
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Facebook Marketplace killing: Wife speaks out after Victor Gonzalez robbed, shot, killed in Rosharon, Texas
Victor Gonzalez was killed after attempting to sell property through Facebook Marketplace in Texas.
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16-year-old arrested after reported assault at Magnolia High School
Officials say the teen is accused of sexually assaulting another teen during a football game.
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Trapped juvenile rescued from collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry
A juvenile was rescued uninjured Friday night after becoming trapped beneath a collapsed cave near Lake Alan Henry in Garza County, authorities said.
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Man flown to hospital after being shot by off-duty deputy in Mission Bend area, HCSO says
A man was flown to the hospital after an off-duty deputy discharged her weapon in southwest Harris County, HCSO said. HCSO did not immediately say whether the deputy was responding to any crime....
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Houston Texans stumble to 0-2 again after loss to the Bengals and seek to avoid another 0-3 start
It was another disappointing game for the Texans, who are 0-2 after losing to Buffalo 36-31 in the opener.
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5-year-old killed, 2 others injured in shooting in NW Harris County, HCSO says
Hicks told ABC13 she stopped the car and tried to get her children out when she realized her youngest daughter, Zah'layah, was slumped over and not speaking....
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5-year-old girl killed, two children injured in Northwest Harris County car shooting
A 5-year-old girl was killed and two other children were injured late Saturday when someone opened fire on a vehicle carrying a mother and her five young children in northwest Harris County, authorities said....