Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo breaks ground on multi-million-dollar agricultural complex
The complex will be located near Highway 288 and will house additional rodeo operations beginning in 2029.
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Harris County commissioners approve $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services
On Thursday, Harris County commissioners approved a $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services, according to Adrian Garcia's press secretary, Scott Spiegel....
OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in AI models, including an unreleased research model inserting "jailbreak-like instructions" into its own notes to disregard its normal constraints and telling itself to be "freed from the roles and......
Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report
The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time....
Defamation lawsuit against former Gateway pastor Robert Morris appealed to Texas Supreme Court
The victim who former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris admitted to sexually abusing in the 1980s is taking a recently-dismissed civil lawsuit against Morris to the Texas Supreme Court....
Brother of late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla sues sister for $1M over estate, documents show
A.B. Quintanilla III has filed a lawsuit against his sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, for more than $1 million in connection with Selena Quintanilla's estate, according to court documents....
AJ Armstrong's attorneys should get hearing to argue for new trial, appeals court rules
An appeals court determined Armstrong is entitled to a hearing, to determine if a fourth trial is warranted, over information, that was undisclosed to the defense....
'A sketchy situation:' West Houston residents want something done with damaged apartments
Residents in west Houston have reached out to ABC13, hoping to have something done with a heavily damaged apartment building in their neighborhood.
Attorney representation in immigration court decreased by nearly 50% since 2021, data shows
Data show that the likelihood of having an attorney present in immigration court has dropped nearly 50% since 2021.
Harris County commissioners approve one of the largest tax rates in recent history
Harris County commissioners approved one of the largest tax rate increases in recent history that could add at least $100 to your property tax bill.
Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE
The White House said Thursday that it was withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
'The Kardashians' Season 8 trailer: relationships, strained connections and a medical diagnosis
See Kendall Jenner and Khloé Kardashian get real about their love lives, plus Kim's health diagnosis in Hulu's "The Kardashians" Season 8 trailer.
Man who allegedly tried to squat in houses tied to two high-profile Houston murders defends himself
A man is accused of filing property claims on homes left behind after two high-profile murder cases in Houston: the home of the deceased Traveler's Table owners and the home of a man accused of killing his wife before fleeing to Italy....
Houston Rodeo expands footprint with new $300M agricultural complex on Highway 288
Designed to complement rather than replace its long-standing home at Reliant Park, the new facility will expand capacity for livestock pens, horse stalls, and interactive educational programming. Funded entirely by the organization and set to open for the 2029 season, the......
Man accused of killing pregnant wife in Texas still in Italy as extradition delayed, attorney says
Am American accused of killing his pregnant wife remains in Italy after a court temporarily paused his extradition over concerns about sentencing, according to his attorney....
Most Harris County school districts saw enrollment decline in 2025, data shows
School districts located in or partially within Harris County saw a combined 3% decline in enrollment over the past year, according to Texas Education Agency data....
Jersey Village High School student cut with knife during fight: Cy-Fair ISD
A Jersey Village High School student was cut with a kitchen knife during a fight on Thursday morning, Cy-Fair ISD officials say.
Reports of unauthorized drone briefly pause flights operations at DC airport in highly restricted airspace
Flight operations were briefly paused at Reagan National Airport in D.C. Wednesday night after pilots on two separate aircraft reported seeing a drone over the airport....
Man who tried to squat in houses tied to two high-profile Houston murders defends himself
A man is accused of filing property claims on homes left behind after two high-profile murder cases in Houston: the home of the deceased Traveler's Table owners and the home of a man accused of killing his wife before fleeing to Italy....
Tiny cat discovered in Bolivia said to be 1st new feline species in over 100 years
A tiny cat in Bolivia is being hailed as the first new feline species in more than 100 years. Its size is smaller than your average house cat.
Steve Belichick resigns as UNC football defensive coordinator amid investigation into program
Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, will officially leave the program on Oct. 27.
Carney embraces proposal for Canada to become European Union’s first associate member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member.
Texas A&M AgriLife finds widespread drought is impacting crop yield in Texas
Hot and dry conditions have left 93% of Texas in some level of drought, according to a new article by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
Harris County commissioners approve historic $3.1 billion budget, finalize tax hike
In total, the 2027 county tax rate has been set at $0.67 per $100 of valuation — a 7.6 percent increase from last year's tax rate of $0.62, according to agenda documents. It's one of the highest combined tax rates passed by Harris County in 20 years....
These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
Former hospital worker who set hidden cameras pleads guilty, gets 4 years in prison: DA's office
Over a year after hidden cameras were discovered at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, the former employee responsible is facing prison time....
Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
Houston City Hall celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, cultural pride, and memorial
Houston City Hall came alive with music, dance, and cultural pride as the city kicked off its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, honoring local community leaders while addressing pressing issues affecting the area's growing Latino population....
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 17, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Dolly Parton tribute: Americana Music Association gives singer Lifetime Achievement Award after death
There was a Dolly Parton tribute. The Americana Music Association gave the singer a Lifetime Achievement Award after her death.
Former Memorial Hermann employee pleads guilty, sentenced for bathroom recordings
Robert Shrader previously identified himself as the Director of Patient Care at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
Houston ISD deputy superintendent instrumental in special education overhaul resigns
State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles tapped Kristen Hole to become deputy superintendent in February. The district said she is leaving to reunite with her family, who moved out of state in the spring....
Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Federal immigration officer Christian Castro faces state and federal charges and is accused of lying about the circumstances of a non-fatal shooting in Minnesota....
Ashley and David Eckstein share their 'Disney magic' love story in two new bestsellers
"There's a lot of 'Star Wars' in 'Lucky 22.'" Ashley and David Eckstein open up about their new books, and Ashley's journey to voicing Ahsoka Tano. ✨
US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say
The Trump administration has greenlit a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel that includes tens of thousands of controversial one-ton bombs.
NFL says teams can't sign Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright after they attempted to play for LSU
Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright are ineligible to join any NFL teams this season after they attempted to return to college and play for LSU, the league said in a memo....
Galveston County to take over health district administration, expects $500K in annual savings
Previously, the Galveston County Health District operated as an independent organization and was funded by Galveston County in addition to other state and federal funds. For decades, the health district had its own administrative staff. County leaders believe putting county......
Buckingham Palace responds to claim about King Charles after Princess Diana's death
Buckingham Palace issues rare response to allegation involving King Charles after Diana's death.
Texas Stock Exchange welcomes first newly launched ETF
One day after the Texas Stock Exchange celebrated gaining its first primary listings and first exchange-traded funds, the market is celebrating its first launch of a brand-new ETF....
Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo set to break ground on multi-million-dollar agricultural complex
The complex will be located near Highway 288 and will house additional rodeo operations beginning in 2029.
Hospital Invasive Recording Case ends in Seven Felony Convictions
On September 16, 2026, Robert Shrader, 41, pleaded guilty to seven felony counts of Invasive Visual Recording in a Bathroom or Dressing Room arising from offenses committed at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Shrader was sentenced to four years in a Texas state......
A few key takeaways from the G20 energy summit in Houston
The Environmental Protection Agency made an announcement, but was anything discussed that could ease prices at the pump? Source
'I feel kidnapped': Latino immigrants say they're in legal limbo after being deported to country in Africa
Roughly 25,000 people have been deported to so-called third countries during the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown, according to Human Rights First....
‘Glow-up,’ ‘cuffing season’ among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words and definitions to its dictionary, including “glow-up,” “cuffing season,” “Sunday scaries” and “vibe coding.”
American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
'Endangered' missing man found safe
A man has been found safe after going missing in west Houston earlier this week.
Federal government paid employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025: Report
The federal workforce shrunk by roughly 216,000 workers in 2025, according to federal data.
Texas City PD announces changes after 2 employees accused of misusing license plate readers
The changes follow disciplinary action against one employee and an investigation into another, a sergeant, for possible misuse.
Watch: Man breaks free from handcuffs, punches deputy in Ohio courthouse escape
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies....
2026 Local Fall Festivals in The Woodlands & Montgomery County area
Who's ready for pumpkins, cooler weather, and festivals?! With our list of 26 local fall festivals, there’s something for everyone to enjoy as you celebrate fall with family and friends. 2026 Fall Festivals September 12 – November 8, 2026 – Fall Festival at Dewberry Farm – Smile....
Epstein estate sued over his collection of child sexual abuse images
Two women filed a class action lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein’s estate after learning images of them as girls were contained in thousands of child sexual abuse materials seized by authorities....
Uber ordered to pay $40M to parents of Emily Normandin-Parker, woman fatally struck after being left on California freeway
The parents of a 23-year-old woman killed after being left along a California freeway are speaking out.
What one barbecue expert did after he was served spoiled meat
Texas Monthly's Daniel Vaughn noticed a metallic taste and musky scent after he bit into a $40 beef rib. Source
American Girl debuts 2027 Doll of the Year, Daisy Davenport
Meet Daisy, Davenport American Girl's latest addition.
Data centers use lots of water and power, but Texas officials don't know exactly how much
As more and more data center developers submit proposals to build in Texas, questions about how they will impact Texas' grid and contribute to drought conditions across the state are widespread. Source...
Bryan Kohberger's family say they support his attempt to challenge conviction
The family of Bryan Kohberger is supporting his efforts to challenge his 2025 conviction
Kennedy niece says Trump holding Kennedy Center 'hostage' amid battle over name
"Leave the Kennedy center alone," Kerry Kennedy said on Tuesday.
Mississippi school district released from federal desegregation order after 50 years
A Mississippi school district is no longer subject to a federal desegregation order after more than 50 years of court oversight.
Investment adviser who defrauded NFL's Travis Kelce sentenced to 11 years in prison
An investment advisor who defrauded Travis Kelce and others out of millions of dollars has been sentenced to 11 years in prison.