17-year-old arrested for 19-year-old's murder on Houston's South Side
The 19-year-old was fatally shot in front of his younger brother earlier this month while the two were being robbed, according to police.
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Pentagon to execute convicted Fort Hood mass shooter Nidal Hasan by firing squad
Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell said in a statement that Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth recommended the execution and it was approved by President Donald Trump....
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Harris County jailer, brother charged weeks after couple shot on West Loop, HCSO says
A Harris County jailer is on leave after he and his brother were charged in connection with a road rage shooting, the Harris County Sheriff's Office confirms....
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Former Magnolia mayor pleads guilty to assaulting pregnant city secretary, documents show
Charging documents have revealed that the former mayor of Magnolia, Matthew Dantzer, has pleaded guilty to assaulting his city secretary while she was pregnant....
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Houstonians to vote on making misdemeanor marijuana possession 'lowest law-enforcement priority'
Election Day is less than a month away, and if you live in the City of Houston, you'll also be asked to decide how the Houston Police Department treats misdemeanor marijuana possession....
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Suspect identified and charged after holding infant hostage during SWAT standoff, docs show
Charging documents have revealed the identity of the man accused of holding a 4-month-old infant hostage during a standoff on Monday.
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FBISD approves new middle school boundaries affecting 694 students
Fort Bend ISD’s approved 2027–28 middle school boundary changes will reassign 694 students. See projected utilization changes at Baines, Coleman, Sugar Land, Garcia and other campuses, along with concerns raised by families and the district’s response....
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New poll shows Talarico, Hinojosa ahead in Texas races: experts say race isn't over yet
A new poll shows James Talarico and Gina Hinojosa ahead in their Texas races, but experts say the race isn't over yet and numbers could change ahead of Election Day....
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Harris County Attorney tries to shut down SW Houston spa that's been raided multiple times
A southwest Houston massage business that has been raided multiple times remains open, but the Harris County Attorney's Office is now asking a civil court to shut it down....
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Freddie Jackson death: R&B singer and Harlem native dies at 70
R&B singer and Harlem native Freddie Jackson has died at the age of 70.
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Houston family doctor arrested, indicted in connection with over $20 million Medicare fraud, FBI says
According to the FBI Houston office, the millions in fraudulent claims linked to the doctor were related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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David Borde named president and CEO of Entergy Texas
David Borde has been named president and CEO of Entergy Texas, succeeding Eliecer Viamontes, who has departed the company for other opportunities. The change is effective Oct. 5. “Eli has been a tremendous leader and a great colleague, and his many years of experience will serve....
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I-10 Katy Freeway-Downtown HOV connector to be closed starting on Oct. 9, TxDOT says
The I-10 Katy Freeway-Downtown HOV connector will be closed starting on Oct. 9, TxDOT says.