Former Houston Rodeo lawyer pleads guilty to soliciting minor
Jeffrey Downing has been sentenced to five years of probation.
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2-year-old dead in hospital after being found in swimming pool in Atascocita, Pct. 4 says
A 2-year-old died at the hospital after being found in a pool in Atascocita on Friday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
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Trump signs sweeping Russia sanctions bill, aiming to choke off funds for Moscow in Ukraine war
President Donald Trump on Friday signed into law a sweeping sanctions package targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy. The measure was a final legacy item for the late Sen. Lindsey Graham....
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Mountain lion captured in dramatic standoff after roaming San Francisco neighborhood, video shows
A mountain lion was tranquilized and captured in a tense standoff with San Francisco animal control crews.
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Melissa & Doug recalls toy sold at Target due to choking hazard
A popular Melissa & Doug children’s fire truck toy has been recalled after a small plastic part was reported to come loose, creating a potential choking hazard....
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Harris County: 2-year-old toddler dies after being found in swimming pool
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office has confirmed a 2-year-old toddler has died after being found in a swimming pool on Friday afternoon....
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Disney hosts first 'Created in LA' event featuring Jon Youshaei, The Try Guys, Zach King
Disney opened its doors to over 350 of the world's top creators through "Created in LA," a first-of-its-kind event ushering in the next generation of storytellers....
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Lee Gilley case: Harris County District Attorney says they will not seek death penalty
The Harris County District Attorney's Office has confirmed in a filing on Friday that they will not be seeking the death penalty against Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife....
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Protesters plan to form human chain around Kennedy Center amid Trump's threats to demolish it
Protesters are demanding Trump be removed as its chairman for failing to protect and manage it.
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Man shot, woman arrested, after struggle over gun on METRO bus, HPD says
A man sustained non-life-threatening injuries and a woman was arrested after a struggle over a gun on a METRO bus in River Oaks, according to HPD.
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AI-generated event flyers are catfishing Houstonians: What you need to know
Checking social media to build your weekend plans? Pause before you head out the door. That event flyer you’re looking at online might be a complete fake....
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ABC13 breaks down the impact of diesel prices hitting record high yet again
Eyewitness News breaks down the impact to Houstonians as diesel fuel prices at the pump are at an all-time high.
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TxDOT offering free car seat inspections for child passenger safety week
To raise awareness during Child Passenger Safety Week, TxDOT is offering free car seat inspections to help Texas parents correct common installation errors and protect young passengers....