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Longtime rodeo announcer Bob Tallman named grand marshal of 2027 Houston Rodeo Parade
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has named longtime rodeo announcer Bob Tallman as grand marshal of the 2027 downtown Houston Rodeo Parade.
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Dartmouth provost resigns after AI detector flags his writing
Dartmouth College Provost Santiago Schnell has resigned after a faculty committee found that he used artificial intelligence to meaningfully alter his writing and was not forthcoming about his use of the technology....
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Texas parks department will open 2 of 8 oyster harvest areas in Galveston Bay
To open a public oyster harvest area, officials must determine whether there are enough legal-sized oysters, which are three inches or greater, in the area....
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Texas man gets 90-year sentence for producing child porn, abusing victim for nearly a year
A Lubbock man will spend 90 years in federal prison after being convicted of producing child pornography, the U.S. Department of Justice said.
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Patrick Stewart dies: William Shatner, others remember legendary actor
Tributes poured in for legendary actor Patrick Stewart, whose iconic roles like "Star Trek" and "XMen," inspired generations of fans worldwide.
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'It needed to be told': New book highlights unsolved murders from Southwest Texas
'Devil of Devils' looks at the killings involving a Mexican-American family and teen — separated by years, but similar in circumstances. Source
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Halloween temperatures in Houston have been trending hotter. Here's what the data shows.
Historic weather data from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration shows the city’s average fall temperatures have increased by about 4.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970....
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IAH's Terminal C North reopened at Bush airport after restaurant fire, airport officials say
Terminal C North at George Bush Intercontinental Airport has fully reopened, with all gates now operational following a fire that broke out inside the Ember restaurant earlier this week, according to airport officials....
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Nanny Iara Dossantos Bomfim charged with child abuse after caught on camera punching, shaking baby, Orange County prosecutors say
A nanny is facing several counts of child abuse after she was captured on video repeatedly striking and "violently shaking" a young baby , prosecutors allege....
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Top general fired from Pentagon Joint Staff position for allegedly leaking classified info, source says
A top general at the Pentagon was suddenly removed from his senior post this week for allegedly leaking classified information, according to a senior Pentagon official....
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Capital murder charges filed against 2 men in connection with Almeda game room shootout in 2020
In 2020, two suspects barged into the arcade and exchanged gunfire with two employees, one of whom was shot in the chest and died days later.
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Annual 'Day of the Dead' celebrations, once a Latin American phenomenon, gain popularity across the US
When the last of the trick-or-treaters get home on Halloween night, the next seasonal event, a two-day celebration called "Day of the Dead," kicks off the following morning....
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Rock Bottom Hope celebrates New Partnerships and a Luncheon to Remember in East Shore
Sponsored by Jill Behrens of Compass Real Estate, Rock Bottom Hope’s recent luncheon held at the Club of East Shore brought community partners together to celebrate hope and strengthen partnerships serving people affected by addiction. Special guests included The Woodlands......
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 29, 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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Remembering labor activist Dolores Huerta and her impact on Texas
The co-founder of the United Farm Workers died this week at the age of 96. Source
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Milwaukee closing schools for Brewers' long-awaited World Series title parade Friday
Milwaukee could come to a standstill as fans celebrate the Brewers' first World Series title.
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HPD ICE report: People detained an average of 46 minutes
The report showed that HPD called ICE 88 times between July and the end of September 2026. Only 17 people were arrested by ICE, as they had immigration warrants....
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Visit The Woodlands hosts Opening Reception for Event Professionals and Evening by the Water's Edge
Visit The Woodlands hosted the Opening Night Reception for the Women’s Summit at Sports Innovation Forum, BizBash Sports Innovation Forum and Connect Texas + Medical on Wednesday, October 28 for an evening of connection, conversation, and curated experiences in Hughes Landing.......
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Texas AG's office sues Harris County Clerk for allegedly running 'racially discriminatory advertisements'
Paxton, who is currently running as a Republican in the Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, has recused himself from the investigation, according to a statement from his office....
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How a hidden software weakness became a wakeup call for millions of website owners
PHP, the scripting language behind an estimated 70% of websites, was found to be vulnerable to attack. Source
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Police body cam video captures fatal shooting of armed woman who fired at patrol vehicle
A woman was killed in a Jacksonville officer-involved shooting after authorities said she fired at officers, prompting independent and internal investigations....
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Hayden Panettiere's death ruled accidental by police
Panettiere died in August after she was found unresponsive at a South Carolina apartment.
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy charged with sexual assault of a minor
Details regarding the allegations against Cowley were not immediately available given the nature of the charge.
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Senate is skeptical about making daylight saving time permanent despite Trump’s pressure
As daylight saving time ends early Sunday, several senators are holding up legislation to end the longtime U.S. practice.
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Hello Houston (October 29, 2026)
Today: We investigate the mysterious transgender advocacy pamphlets and texts that were sent across Texas, discuss a controversial campaign ad in Fort Bend County, and learn about a mobile health unit designed to provide care to women in rural communities....
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Lawsuit accuses Los Angeles animal rescue of running puppy laundering operation
The lawsuit claims Wagmor Pets pretended to save animals while actually buying from dog breeders and puppy mills and then selling them as rescue pets.
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Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest
A North Carolina man was arrested after an explosion and fire at an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County, officials said.
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Father of 2 drowns after being caught in current trying to rescue seagull caught in fishing line
A young father of two lost his life on Sunday after being caught in a current while trying to help a seagull tangled in his fishing line near his Florida home....
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Celebrity costume designer says it's more fun making things for himself
Houston space suit designer Ted Southern talks about his previous life creating costumes for Broadway and celebrites in New York City.
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El Paso civil rights leaders, officials condemn youth in KKK robes and demand school action
El Paso civil rights leaders and city officials gathered at the courthouse to condemn youth wearing KKK robes and demand immediate action on racial harassment in schools....
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Texas phone outage impacting multiple county non-emergency lines, 911 unaffected
A statewide telecommunications problem is making it tough for some Texas residents to connect with local county offices and dispatch lines.
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Thieves strike again, stealing pallets of beef in Philadelphia's latest cargo heist
The theft happened early Thursday morning when thieves cut through a padlock on the parked tractor-trailer while the driver was sleeping inside, investigators said....
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DoorDash offers $17 billion for Instacart in what would be a big consolidation for grocery delivery
DoorDash has offered $17B to Instacart to supercharge its grocery-delivery business.
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Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa in Texas governor’s race narrows
Republican Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over Democrat Gina Hinojosa in the governor’s race has narrowed, according to a new poll.
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Popular New Jersey Halloween display draws crowds, complaints
For more than 20 years, a Halloween display at a home in Bloomfield, New Jersey, has drawn thousands of visitors in the two weeks leading up to Halloween....
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Youth baseball coach accused of assaulting boys arrested in Dominican Republic
A man accused of sexually assaulting multiple boys while helping run a youth baseball program in Franklin, Tennessee, has been arrested in the Dominican Republic and returned to the United States....
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Martha Plimpton reveals how she brought Sheriff Vela Thorn to life in 'The Lowdown'
A fresh manicure, some tight Wranglers and her longtime friend by her side. How Martha Plimpton dove in to her role on "The Lowdown." The series is streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+...
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Talarico holds slim lead over Paxton in new poll as Election Day approaches
Democrat James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Republican Ken Paxton in the race for U.S. Senate as Election Day nears, according to a new poll.
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What to know about the candidates vying to replace Ken Paxton as Texas attorney general
With Ken Paxton stepping down after over a decade as Texas attorney general to run for U.S. senator, Republican candidate Mayes Middleton and Democratic candidate Nathan Johnson have been on the campaign trail since early 2025. Libertarian candidate Tom Oxford is also in the......
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Giant cinnamon bun baker wants customers to share the joy
Meet Lizzy Koury of Loser's Eating House, the NYC bakery whose giant cinnamon roll is making waves across social media.
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Nearly 2 million Texans are on the voter suspense list. I was one of them
A KERA reporter updated her registration but still landed on the voter suspense list. Here’s what to do if it happens to you. Source
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DOJ: Elder fraud cases tied to nearly $4.8B in losses, 711,000 victims
The Department of Justice says it pursued nearly 350 criminal and civil cases involving elder fraud and abuse during the past year, with 712 defendants accused of stealing or attempting to steal nearly $4.8 billion....
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Youth softball org issues lifetime bans for individuals involved in melee at Sugar Land tournament
A youth softball organization said it has cut ties with all individuals involved in a melee during a girls' softball game in Sugar Land this past weekend....
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Texas General Land Office race is among the statewide races to tighten
The Texas General Land Office is the oldest statewide office in Texas, dating back to the days of the Republic of Texas. Source
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Sam Houston fires football coach Phil Longo amid 1-7 start to season
Sam Houston fired coach Phil Longo amid a 1-7 start to the season, the school announced Wednesday.
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Houston City Council considering new landmark locations
If approved, the protected landmark locations would be eligible for historic tax exemption, reduced parking requirements, and protection from demolition....
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Texas Standard for Oct. 29, 2026: Remembering labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta
Dolores Huerta, the labor organizer who co-founded the United Farm Workers and helped popularize the rallying cry “Sí, se puede,” has died at 96. Her activism stretched from farmworker rights to race, poverty, LGBTQ+ issues and women’s rights, with an impact felt well beyond......
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Shark swims near surfers, splashes one with its tail in close encounter off California coast, video shows
Video shows a shark swimming near surfers off the coast of San Luis Obispo County, California. At one point, the shark splashes a surfer with its tail....
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100-year-old Sugar Land golfer able to swing again thanks to mobility device
To celebrate her 100th birthday, accomplished senior golfer Anita Weiner returned to TPC Houston in Sugar Land to take her first golf swing in eight years....
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What caused the deadly train crash in Spain? What we know so far
Scores of people were killed after two trains collided in Spain on Wednesday
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DoorDash buying Instacart for $17B: What this means for customers
DoorDash is buying rival delivery app Instacart in a $17 billion deal, DoorDash announced Thursday.
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Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are a combined $1.2 billion this week
Expect lines at lottery retailers as the combined Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots are over $1.2 billion. Friday’s Mega Millions jackpot is an estimated $463 million and Saturday’s Powerball is an estimated $760 million....
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New York Governor Kathy Hochul responds after rapper Nicki Minaj calls her 'evil'
Gov. Kathy Hochul and rapper Nicki Minaj traded barbs after Minaj criticized the governor on social media and Hochul responded during a campaign stop.
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Panhandle Republican group wants all Texas ballots hand counted in the Nov. 3 election
The Potter County Republican Party lawsuit argues, without providing proof, that voting machines could be vulnerable. Texas law already requires a portion of paper ballots to be hand counted....
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Texas General Land Office race is among the statewide races to tighten
The Texas General Land Office is the oldest statewide office in Texas, dating back to the days of the Republic of Texas.
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Senders of mysterious trans advocacy texts and mailers in Texas must reveal themselves, judge rules
A Travis County judge says a telecommunications company and a Wyoming LLC must reveal who sent unauthorized texts and mailers advertising material from an LGBTQ advocacy organization....
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Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, historic Mexican politician and former presidential candidate, dies at 92
Cuauhtémoc Cárdenas, a three-time presidential candidate and one of Mexico's most important modern political voices, died Wednesday at 92, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said....
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2 college students found dead after snowstorm during Colorado mountain hike
Two Colorado college students were found dead after being reported missing after setting out for a weekend climb after getting caught in a heavy snowstorm in the Colorado mountains, authorities said....
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FTC orders several companies to share how they use personal data to set prices and pay
The FTC's actions reflect customers' increasing concerns about pricing technology and the use of AI to collect data.
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2 college students found dead after going missing while hiking, police say
A pair of Colorado hikers were found dead after gong missing on Friday.