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Mountains added to the Houston skyline on World Cup broadcast: 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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San Francisco socialites Judith, Wylie Sheldon found dead in running car on side of California interstate: report
San Francisco socialites Judith and Wylie Sheldon were found dead in a running car on the side of a California interstate, according to a report.
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Comedian Carlos Mencia charged with 12 felony tax counts, LA County DA says
Comedian Carlos Mencia has been charged with 12 felony tax counts, Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced Thursday.
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Talks between the US and Iran called off because of fighting in Lebanon, officials say
Talks between the U.S. and Iran were called off after intense fighting between Israel and Hezbollah in southern Lebanon.
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CMA Fest: On The Red Carpet goes backstage with Cody Johnson, Shaboozey and more
"CMA Fest Presented by SoFi" airs Thursday, June 25 on ABC and On The Red Carpet is taking you backstage with Carly Pearce, Russell Dickerson, Cody Johnson, Shaboozey and more....
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Horse-drawn carriage rides paused in Central Park after 18-year-old tourist killed
The day after a teenager died after being thrown from a horse carriage in Central Park, the union representing drivers says it has stopped all rides for now....
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Netherlands soccer fans brave heat for glimpse of iconic Dutch Orange Bus ahead of World Cup match in Houston
The bus, which made a pit stop Thursday in Fort Bend County, will lead a pregame march from Rice University to NRG Stadium on Saturday morning for the group-stage match between the Netherlands and Sweden....
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Texas Standard for June 19, 2026: Exploring Juneteenth and the history and culture of Black Texans
It's been a celebration for more than 160 years — but only a federal holiday for a few. We're recognizing Juneteenth on today's Texas Standard.
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Thousand-year-old ancient oak tree tied to 'Robin Hood' legend has died, wildlife charity says
A giant, ancient oak tree -- the iconic setting of the "Robin Hood" legend -- has died, one of the U.K.'s top bird and wildlife conservation charities said....
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They're leaving Congress with nothing to lose, spelling potential trouble for Trump
A trio of Senate Republicans, including Texas' John Cornyn, are on their way out of Congress. Each has previously drawn President Trump's scorn and now each are seen as newly liberated to complicate his agenda if they choose....
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'An important voice for the Latino community': 2026 LULAC Convention highlights issues affecting Latinos
This year's League of United Latin American Citizens national convention is taking place in Texas.
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Which Bible passages are in Texas’ proposed student reading list? Here’s what the selections reveal
The chosen readings, to be voted on soon by the State Board of Education, draw heavily from Christian perspectives.
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Juneteenth: How news of the Emancipation Proclamation spread through the South
While some enslaved people did not know about Lincoln's order, many learned of it while the fighting was still ongoing through informal networks, rumors and sometimes from slaveholders themselves....
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Lee Gilley case: Victim's family wants to know who is living in their dead daughter's home
Lee Gilley is accused of cutting off his ankle monitor and fleeing to Italy to avoid standing trial for his pregnant wife's murder. Now, the victim's family wants to know who's living in their dead daughter's house....
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Decades before becoming a federal holiday, Juneteenth belonged strictly to Texas
Long before becoming a federal holiday in 2021, Juneteenth originated in Galveston, Texas, where Union forces officially announced the emancipation of 250,000 enslaved people on June 19, 1865....
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Texas Monthly Press relaunched to publish books that capture 'mythos of Texas'
Texas Monthly and Penguin Random House will relaunch the press after nearly three decades. Its first books will release next year.