Galveston charges $1 for beach access in 1962
People weren't happy when Galveston decided to charge 1$ per car for access to East Beach in 1962.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3417: Archaeology of the Cinema
Episode: 3417 Archaeology of the Cinema: The long road to a moving picture story. Today, a book about movies.
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Humidity and rain chances return this week ahead of a fall cool front
Humidity levels climb with scattered showers and storms possible Monday and Tuesday. And it'll feel like summer all week long until a cool front arrives Friday....
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Man run over by ICE-driven SUV during pursuit recovering with both legs broken, family says
A man who was run over by an SUV driven by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents during a pursuit in west Harris County is recovering after suffering broken bones in both legs, his family said....
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Parents charged with murder in Cleveland-area RV fire that killed 2 toddlers, Liberty County Fire Marshal’s Office says
Two parents face murder charges after a fire killed their two young children inside an RV in Liberty County in August.
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Life Time Fitness member claims $10K in cash, Rolex stolen from locked gym locker in Sugar Land
A member of Life Time Fitness in Sugar Land is speaking out after he says thousands of dollars in cash and other valuable items were stolen from his locked gym locker while he was working out....
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Rechargeable hand warmers under recall for fire, burn hazard
Rechargeable hand warmers sold nationwide at stores and online are being recalled because of a risk that they can overheat, catch fire and cause burns, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Man killed in apartment complex shooting in northeast Harris County, HCSO says
Investigators said deputies found the man dead with an apparent gunshot wound, adding that initial information indicates the suspect fled the scene.
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Body recovered after search for missing 16-year-old swimmer at Surfside Beach, Texas EquuSearch says
Texas Equusearch said a body was recovered on Sunday afternoon following the search for a missing 16-year-old swimmer at Surfside Beach.
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Emergency crews respond to 2-alarm apartment fire in southwest Harris County, Community VFD says
Firefighters responded to an apartment fire in southwest Harris County on Sunday afternoon, according to the Community Volunteer Fire Department.
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Pope Leo XIV will undergo surgery to remove a nodule on his lung
Pope Leo XIV has announced he will undergo surgery to remove a nodular lesion on his lung.
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Houston weather: Rain returns to start the week
Humidity should creep back into Southeast Texas on Monday and rain chances return as well. Be ready for scattered showers and storms through Wednesday evening....
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Newport Beach flooding: Some California beaches forced to close after 'unusually high' ocean water levels from Tropical Storm Rachel
The remnants of Tropical Storm Rachel are fueling Newport Beach flooding and flooding in other Southern California coastal communities.