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Many Americans are saving less and struggling to afford basic necessities, analysis shows
According to the Bureau of Economic Analysis, Americans' personal savings rate has hit its lowest level in four years.
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Postal employee charged with stealing checks at the place where he worked, investigators say
A USPS employee allegedly stole millions of dollars meant for the Spring Branch ISD tax assessor from his place of employment, according to federal investigators....
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Former co-owner of Turkey Leg Hut sentenced to 8 years for 2020 bar fire, judge rules
Former co-owner of the defunct Turkey Leg Hut, Lyndell Price, was sentenced to over eight years in prison for his role in setting Bar 5015 on fire in 2020....
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Retired HPD officer accused of using badge to talk to inmate in joint processing center, docs show
A retired Houston Police Department officer is accused of using a law enforcement badge to get into a restricted area of the Harris County Joint Processing Center to speak with an inmate, according to court documents....
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Ex-Turkey Leg Hut co-owner sentenced for Bar 5015 fire
Lyndell Price posted a statement through his current business explaining why he accepted the guilty plea earlier this year.
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Person found dead inside burned home in Houston's north side nearly 2 weeks ago, authorities say
A person's body was found inside a burned home in Houston's north side on Thursday, nearly two weeks after a fire tore through the structure, according to authorities....
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An ICE officer is charged with assault for striking a man with a car in Houston
An ICE officer accused of intentionally ramming his car into a Mexican construction worker in Houston was charged Friday with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon....
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Christa Pike says she's 'recovering' after botched execution in new statement
Christa Pike is speaking out in a new statement after surviving a failed execution.
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Damaged bridge joint causes multiple flat tires for vehicles on Gulf Freeway, TxDOT says
Video obtained by ABC13 shows multiple cars stranded along the freeway on Friday morning.
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Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital NICU babies celebrate Halloween
For families spending Halloween in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU), a festive photo shoot at Houston Methodist The Woodlands Hospital helped make the holiday feel a little more special. Parents of the hospital’s tiniest patients selected from a collection of Halloween......
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Harris County corrects Early Voting Ballot Issue
The Woodlands Township has been notified by Harris County of a ballot error impacting portions of the Township located within Harris County. It is the Township's understanding that from October 19th until October 28th, ballots issued to affected voters may not have included The.....
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Man pleads guilty to federal hate crimes in Boulder Molotov cocktail attack
An Egyptian national pleaded guilty to an antisemitic Molotov cocktail attack in Boulder that killed one person and injured seven others.
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The Sweetest Treats from the Memorial Hermann The Woodlands NICU
Proving that you don’t have to be big to have a mighty wonderful impact. The Neonatal ICU (NICU) at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center shares its annual treat of dressing up its precious patients for their very first Halloween experience. Take a peek at these adorable....
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Peltola denies knowledge of 'any other candidate' on Alaska Senate ballot besides herself and incumbent Dan Sullivan
The DOJ is acting to "intensely and swiftly" escalate its probe, the top federal prosecutor in Alaska said.
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Watch: Suspect fleeing from police crashes into FedEx semi-truck
A police chase in Iowa ended in a violent crash early Wednesday, when a fleeing SUV slammed into the cab of a FedEx truck at an intersection.
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Texas wins FEMA appeal: More aid approved for those hit by Hill Country flooding
Texans hit by summer flooding in the Hill Country will now be able to receive money to help with home repairs and more after the state appealed an earlier decision by FEMA denying individual financial help for those impacted....
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Harris County issues temporary fix for Texas lawsuit on alleged racially-targeted election ads
The state lawsuit claimed election ads from Harris County targeted audiences by race.
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Meet the candidates in the race for Fort Bend County judge
The two candidates vying for the county judge seat bring different backgrounds and visions for the county’s future.
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ICE agent indicted after running over man with vehicle, Harris County officials announce
Harris County officials said the ICE agent faces two aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charges after he ran over a man during an operation earlier this month....
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Simultaneous civil and criminal investigations launched over Alaska Dem ballot-stacking allegations
The top federal prosecutor in Alaska confirmed Friday that both a civil and criminal investigation have begun into allegations of Democratic efforts to recruit a man named Dan Sullivan to run against the existing incumbent Republican senator to potentially confuse voters....
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Students served pretzels covered in oven cleaner, lawsuit claims
An Oregon family is suing a school district after students allegedly ate pretzels contaminated with oven cleaner.
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Trump meets with freed Russian prisoner Stephen Hubbard in the Oval Office
The president hosted Stephen Hubbard a little over a week after he was freed from a Russian prison.
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ABC13's Athlete of the Week: Ridge Point High School wide receiver duo shines among best in state
ABC13 sports producer Joe Gleason highlighted the Ridge Point HS receiver duo as the football team looks to win district this year for the 12th time in 13 years....
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More than $2 million seized in Galveston-area illegal gambling investigation
Law enforcement targeted alleged illegal gambling operations with electronic eight-liner machines in the City of Galveston, Texas City and La Marque.
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Galveston community mourns the loss of beloved sea lion Sam, known for ‘famous bark’
Sam, who was 12 years old, passed away while under anesthesia for a medical procedure earlier this month.
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‘Days of Our Lives’ star Robert Kelker-Kelly’s cause of death revealed
Nearly four weeks after his death, the cause of death for "Days of Our Lives" star Robert Kelker-Kelly has been revealed.
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Ken Paxton's political rise, from the Tea Party to Trump's MAGA movement
Ken Paxton built a loyal conservative following long before Donald Trump entered politics. That support has helped him survive scandals, criminal charges and impeachment. Now he's counting on it to help him win a competitive U.S. Senate race....
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Illusions Gold Fastpitch, youth softball organization, issues lifetime bans to those involved in melee at Sugar Land, Texas tournament
Illusions Gold Fastpitch, a youth softball organization, issued lifetime bans to those involved in a melee at a Sugar Land, Texas tournament.
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Appeals court rejects Justice Department request for California to set aside disputed ballots allegedly sent to 'noncitzen' voters
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday rejected the Justice Department's request for California to set aside disputed ballots sent to alleged noncitizen voters....
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Halloween candy safety warnings: What parents should know before trick-or-treating
Authorities are warning parents about drugs that may resemble candy ahead of Halloween and offering families safety tips before kids dig into their treats....
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Humble man on parole accused of pointing gun at 3 and 5-year-old in East Houston, police say
The man was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon.
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Texas terror: Rounding up the horror movie classics with ties to the Lone Star State
Fangoria magazine's creative director has gathered a slew of films — from cult favorites to notable sequels and reboots. Source
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 30, 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.
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4 struck by lightning outside El Mirage, Arizona elementary school
4 were struck by lightning outside an El Mirage, Arizona elementary school Friday.
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Shelter-in-place order lifted after gas main break near Morton Ranch Road in Katy, officials say
A shelter-in-place order was lifted after emergency officials said a gas main break impacted some Katy-area residents on Friday morning.
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Hello Houston (October 30, 2026)
Today: We get the latest on the demolition of Houston’s historic Kirby Mansion, talk with the Houston-based paranormal investigation team Ghost Hunting Beauties, and discuss breast cancer awareness. Plus, we share a list of Halloween events for “Last Minute Plans.”...
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Attorneys for James Comey return to court to fight DOJ's efforts to charge him for 3rd time
A judge has not yet ruled on a request from ex-FBI Director James Comey to throw out criminal allegations accusing him of mishandling classified information in 2016....
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ICE says its agent can’t be locally prosecuted for Houston crash. Legal experts disagree
An ICE spokesperson called the indictment a "political stunt" and argued the matter was outside local jurisdiction.
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Frontier Airlines posts surprise profit after prices increase, rivals pull back
Are more passengers flying Frontier Airlines? The budget carrier is reporting record revenue as higher fares, rising fuel costs and reduced competition reshape the industry. Here's what travelers should know....
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Warning signs that your adult child may be quietly cutting you off
Amid a growing trend of parent-child estrangement, experts say recognizing the early warning signs may help families address problems before they escalate into a no-contact situation....
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Texas GOP group seeks hand count, block on election certification over AI fears
A Texas county republican group is seeking to stop the certification of the state's upcoming election results unless every ballot is counted by hand.
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Inside the hunt for killer of University of North Carolina student found beaten, bloodied
What began as an innocent night out for 19-year-old Faith Hedgepeth ended in a devastating tragedy that shocked the community.
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Thanksgiving meal deals compared: Costco, Walmart, Sam's Club, Target
As holiday meal planning gets underway, major retailers are launching heavily discounted Thanksgiving dinner packages. Here's what you need to know.
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What's it like to land on the Moon? Inside the NASA simulator helping prepare for Artemis mission
As NASA prepares for the first crewed mission to the Moon since 1972, researchers in the Bay Area are using advanced simulators to recreate conditions astronauts could experience during a Moon landing....
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Man sentenced to life in prison for 2023 murder of Conroe doctor who was attacked outside apartment
Miles Fridrich was found guilty Thursday for the death of Dr. Talat Jehan Khan, who was found stabbed to death at a picnic table at her apartment, officials said....
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Who won the 2026 Israel election? Partial results indicate possible deadlock, Prime Minister Netanyahu alleges fraud
The final vote count from Tuesday's parliamentary election showed that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s bloc maintained its lead.
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Emails show Trump admin paused part of Big Bend border wall even before a judge's order blocking construction
Emails shared with Marfa Public Radio show U.S. Customs and Border Protection quietly paused construction on part of the Big Bend border wall a week before a federal judge ordered the work halted. A CBP official wrote that the internal pause stemmed from a lack of access to......
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Walmart's holiday meal basket offers meal for 10: How much it costs and what's included
Walmart has relaunched its budget-friendly holiday meal basket, adding more items to the package to enjoy for Thanksgiving dinner.
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Trump will rally in Iowa and Kansas after initially canceling weekend trips before midterms
President Donald Trump has rescheduled weekend campaign rallies in a pair of critical Midwestern states that he had previously canceled.
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Houston’s historic Kirby Mansion demolished under new ownership
According to Preservation Houston, the new owners did not have a permit to demolish the building despite beginning to do so.
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Tesla's rocket-shaped Houston service map: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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6 injured, including 3 children, after car speeds onto sidewalk at New York City police trunk-or-treat event
6 people were injured, including 3 children, after a car sped onto a sidewalk at a New York City police trunk-or-treat event.
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Grand jury indicts ICE officer for striking Houston immigrant with vehicle
An attorney for the ICE agent said he plans to surrender himself to local authorities.
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Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said....
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Paxton slips past Talarico in latest poll as Senate race enters final days
A new poll has found that Republican Ken Paxton has moved past Democrat James Talarico as the race for U.S. Senate enters its final days.
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2026 unique gifts for sports fans: Covering NFL, NBA, hockey, golf and more
Score big with gifts for sports fans, from the NFL and NBA to hockey, golf and more.
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Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos transform into pop culture icons for annual Halloween show
"Live with Kelly and Mark" unveiled its annual Halloween special, continuing a tradition that has become one of the program's most anticipated events. Over the years, hosts Kelly Ripa and Mark Consuelos have transformed into some of pop culture's biggest stars and characters,......
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Texas Supreme Court puts questioning over transgender mailers on hold
The Texas Supreme Court has paused proceedings in a case involving mysterious mailers about transgender resources that were addressed to "students" of the households they were sent to....
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Democrats ride THC ban backlash in race for lieutenant governor
Vikki Goodwin, the Democrat trying to unseat Republican Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, is drawing support from hemp business owners who've become single-issue voters in the 2026 election. Source...
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Christa Pike speaks out after failed execution: 'There is pain in my soul'
A month after surviving a botched execution attempt in Tennessee, Christa Pike is speaking out from prison.