Harris County deputy shooting suspect captured after manhunt
A reported family disturbance led to the suspect reportedly shooting a deputy and stealing the deputy's patrol vehicle.
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Christa Pike is alive a day after Tennessee's failed attempt to execute her, her lawyers say
Christa Pike remained alive Thursday, her lawyers said Thursday, a day after she survived a failed attempt to execute her for the 1995 murder in what Tennessee's governor called a "deeply disturbing" procedure....
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Changes to SNAP benefits, as report shows Houston-area enrollment drops
Millions of people across the country who rely on SNAP benefits are seeing changes to the federal food assistance program.
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State leaders raise concerns over Harris County's pace to distribute 2024 disaster relief money
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham not only raised concerns over Harris County's flood projects, but also said the county hasn't started programs with the millions it received to help 2024 storm victims....
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METRO passes $1.7 billion budget, with $40 million in road improvements
The budget marks a slight decrease from last year’s roughly $2 billion budget. Some transit advocates criticized the agency's decision to allocate funding for roads....
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Texas Comptroller forecasts steady rise in property values
Texas Comptroller Don Huffines is forecasting a steady rise in property values over the next couple of years, based on preliminary estimates released Wednesday....
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Bellaire vs. Lamar football game canceled over staph infection cases
Under UIL guidelines, the canceled game will be officially recorded as a win for Lamar High School.
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Voucher program could cost Texas schools close to $300 million in funding, new report shows
Roughly 30% of voucher recipients previously attended public schools. When those students leave their districts for private or home school options they take with them thousands in state funding....
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Did Taco Bell steal the taco?
Mando Rayo, host of the Tacos of Texas podcast, traces the chain's origins. Source
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UAE says it will lead investigation into FlyDubai incident
UAE prosecutors have opened an investigation into the incident involving a FlyDubai flight that was diverted to Saudi Arabia after an altercation in the cockpit....
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1 person injured and another detained in shooting in Sugar Land, police says
Police said the two people involved knew each other, but did not disclose how or what exactly led up to the shooting.
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Houston Texans to honor 25th season game with special guests and performances
Sunday's game will be a blast from the past from ticket admissions to the players uniforms. Read inside for more!
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Houston crime: 2 roommates charged after woman was killed in May 2025
According to Houston police, 51-year-old Louis Sosa Vargas and 38-year-old Danielle Henderson Cano were both charged with murder.