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Trump promises $500 Obamacare rebate checks for 1M enrollees in 30 states
The White House claims these individuals were overcharged by the former President Joe Biden's administration for exchange fees.
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Woman riding motorcycling dies in Houston crash with 18-wheeler
A woman riding a motorcycle died after crashing into an 18-wheeler in southwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, police say.
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Ken Paxton put out an AI-generated attack ad. He's not the only one
Increasingly, political candidates are using AI to depict their opponents in advertisements. Source
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Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
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Key takeaways from day one of the Republican midterm convention
The two-day convention ends tonight, but not before many other speakers address the event, including Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. NPR's Tamara Keith joined us to break down the events....
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Get up to 70% off home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings
Shop exclusive deals on home upgrade essentials with ABC Secret Savings.
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Founders Cup brings tennis players together for a day of doubles competition in The Woodlands
Grab your racquet and rally for bragging rights at the 3rd Annual Founders Cup Tennis Tournament that will be held on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at The Woodlands Tennis Courts beginning at 8 a.m. The Founders Cup brings players together for a day of doubles competition and fun......
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Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged mail fraud scheme
Nowowiejski is also accused of providing her clients with falsified documents “to make the clients believe immigration authorities were processing their applications.”...
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World Naked Bike Ride rolls back into EaDo Houston on Sept. 12
Cyclists are up to baring it all on the Houston roads in order to promote cyclist safety and vulnerability this weekend for the World Naked Bike Ride.
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Blue Bell releases new White Chocolate Mocha flavor
Blue Bell has a new flavor out inspired by one of your favorite morning beverages.
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Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
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Los Angeles police investigating possible break-in at Quentin Tarantino's home
The Los Angeles Police Department is investigating a possible break-in at a Hollywood Hills home believed to belong to director Quentin Tarantino.
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Key takeaways from Trump's GOP midterm convention speech
On his party's biggest stage, Trump again puts himself in the center of the midterms, urging his supporters to pretend "I'm on the ballot" in a bid to energize the GOP....
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Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration....
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Texas heat: Magnolia residents asked to conserve water as officials warn Stage 2 drought could be next
Magnolia residents are being asked to cut back on water use as the city’s wells continue running for extended periods.
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Climber dies in fatal fall on Colorado 14er south of Aspen
A 21-member rescue team was dispatched to the remote mountain after nearby hikers witnessed the climber fall and officials determined the injuries were not survivable....
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Lindsay Clancy juror says holdout didn't show 'single piece of evidence' explaining vote
Lindsay Clancy's five-week trial ended in a mistrial on Sept. 4, after a jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict.
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Grand jury proceedings have begun in Houston ICE shooting case, law enforcement sources confirm
ABC13 has learned that grand jury proceedings have already begun in the deadly ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, according to law enforcement sources....
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‘The Beauty of the Days Gone By’ paints an unflinching picture of frontier Texas
Jason Stone’s deeply researched debut novel tells the story of a family caught up in the turmoil of post-Civil War Texas. Source
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Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
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Children’s Safe Harbor opens Training & Community Engagement Center to Community Organizations
Children’s Safe Harbor is making its modern Training & Community Engagement Center available to organizations, businesses, nonprofits, and community partners for meetings, training, and special events. The center can flexibly accommodate a wide range of gatherings, from......
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NTSB to release readout from cockpit voice recorder following Amazon cargo plane crash that killed 5
The National Transportation Safety Board expects to interview the two pilots who were in the cockpit of an Amazon Air cargo plane that overran a runway....
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Jimmy Kimmel's interview with James Talarico won't air on ABC, will go to YouTube instead
It's the second time this year a late-night interview with the Texas U.S. Senate candidate has been moved online.
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August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern....
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Home video captures Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of daughter before school
Home video captured a Chicago mother being shot multiple times in front of her daughter before school on Sept. 3.
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A 'Trumpapalooza' in 2026. Reagan in 1984. Two GOP conventions in Dallas, but times have changed
Dallas hosted the 1984 Republican National Convention and a GOP midterm convention is about to start. The city — and the politics — have changed a lot. Source...
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He fought terrorism as an FBI agent, now he is fighting cancer and for the health of his fellow 9/11 responders
When American Airlines Flight 77 slammed into the Pentagon, Jeffrey Miller rushed to the scene, spending weeks on site recovering evidence from the burned wreckage....
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Salvadoran TPS holders can stay in US for now, but attorneys say they can't legally work
Temporary legal protections for about 200,000 immigrants from El Salvador were in limbo Wednesday as a deadline neared for the Trump administration to decide if they should end....
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Texas Standard for Sept. 10, 2026: New novel 'The Beauty of Days Gone By' tackles the Texas frontier
Historical fiction novel “The Beauty of the Days Gone By” takes place in the Texas frontier era — but it’s no romanticized retelling. Jason Stone’s novel, set in the days after the Civil War, tackles harrowing moments from state history in its narrative. Source...
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Montgomery County Precinct 3 takes action to clean up graffiti from Community Property
Montgomery County Precinct 3 crews on Wednesday morning cleaned up a community eyesore that had raised concerns and provoked the ire of area residents. Members of Commissioner Ritch Wheeler’s Road & Bridge and Sign teams removed graffiti from an abandoned, neglected gas station.....
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After spike in misdemeanor marijuana arrests, Houston mayor blames district attorney
The spike in arrests under Mayor John Whitmire coincided with an increase in prosecutions by the district attorney — one year before the current DA took office....
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Houston housing affordability improves, with lower-priced options taking shape north of the city
Contributed article: What Greater Houston’s latest housing figures and Alta Homes’ Conroe, Willis and Montgomery-area listings mean for buyers.
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Nepalis in Texas come together to grieve, heal after deadly floods
The Nepali community in North Texas is grieving after flash floods and mudslides devastated central Nepal and killed at least a thousand people. Various groups are gathering to pray, remember and raise funds to help rebuild their motherland. Source...
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Houston immigration attorney arrested, indicted for mail fraud and writing false statements: DOCS
Alla Nowowiejski is accused of submitting medical records containing "false material" for clients the prosecution says she never provided legal services to....
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2026 CMA Awards nominees: Ella Langley, Miranda Lambert, Kacey Musgraves lead the way
The Country Music Association has announced the nominees for "The 60th Annual CMA Awards," airing Nov. 18 on ABC and Disney+. See the complete list.
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Teaching 9/11 to a generation that didn't live through the tragedy
As we prepare to mark 25 years since September 11, we turn our attention to the classroom.
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Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts, FDA says
Recalled broccoli sprouts are blamed for a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly two dozen people.
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Trump promises $5,000 dividend in convention speech, but only if Republicans win
Calling it a "Trump dividend," the president announced a $5,000 payment for every adult citizen if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the midterm election....
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Data centers are driving some conservative Texas voters away from the GOP
A handful of conservative voters in Hood County say they're either voting for Democrats or sitting out the election.
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SF flight attendant remembered as 9/11 hero, family works to honor her legacy 25 years later
American Airlines Flight Attendant Betty Ong was the first to report a 9/11 hijacking, moments before her plane hit the World Trade Center. Her family honors her legacy with acts of kindness....
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Pa. chaplain reflects on 9/11 service at ground zero 25 years later
Rather than watching events unfold from afar, Perry Messick answered a call for chaplains to assist at the World Trade Center disaster site in New York City....
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Charlie Kirk death: Where the case stands 1 year after his death
Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. Here's where the murder trial against his accused killer stands....
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Barry Melrose, hockey player and coach-turned-ESPN analyst, dies at 70
Barry Melrose, a hockey player-turned-coach who led the Los Angeles Kings to the 1993 Stanley Cup Final, has died. He was 70.
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Expanding school vouchers (Sept. 10, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn about efforts to double the funding for school vouchers. And we consider why the federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 17 years....
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Drones recreate Twin Towers, honor victims ahead of 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks in New York
A drone show illuminated the skies over New York Harbor Wednesday night as part of a tribute marking the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 terror attacks....
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FDNY unions demand answers on newly released Ground Zero toxic air records
FDNY unions are responding to newly released 9/11 records that raise new questions about toxic air exposure at Ground Zero.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2639: The Space Needle
Episode: 2639 The Seattle World's Fair and the Space Needle. Today, a landmark in the clouds.
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Chambers County sheriff defends Flock cameras, plans to add more
While some communities are questioning Flock cameras, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is defending the technology. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne called the technology one of the best crime-fighting tools developed in the last decade, comparing its effectiveness to DNA and......
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Mother, brother of man shot by Galveston police officer say no-bill won't stop their search for justice
A Galveston County grand jury has declined to indict Galveston police Officer Joshua Nino De Guzman in the shooting death of Randy Martin, who a civil rights attorney says was unarmed during an altercation following a traffic stop....
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Trump's keynote speech caps Day 1 of Republican Midterm Convention
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention.
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‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
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Pilot warned Amazon cargo jet was too fast before deadly Miami-area crash, NTSB says
Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash....
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New Texas law limits city bans on manufactured homes
A new Texas law requires most cities with zoning to allow new HUD-code manufactured homes in at least one district. Here is how League City and Pearland are responding and what the law could mean for affordable housing....
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Staten Island memorial honors firefighters lost on 9/11 and in years since
Signs of patriotism and remembrance surrounded a Staten Island gathering Wednesday as FDNY families, active firefighters and retirees commemorate 25 years since the Sept. 11 terror attacks....
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Girl Scouts' first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Girl Scouts of the USA says its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
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Family considers civil lawsuit after Galveston officer not indicted in shooting that killed man
The family of a 47-year-old man who was fatally shot by a Galveston police officer says they are going to continue fighting for justice even after a grand jury decided not to indict the officer....
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State lawmakers and local leaders discuss Barbers Hill Education Foundation
The Barbers Hill Education Foundation at the center of a debate about school district and education fund spending.
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Wrongful death lawsuit filed in Florida Amazon plane crash that killed cleaning crew
Five members of a crew killed when an Amazon cargo jet smashed into their van were wrapping up their eight-hour shift cleaning planes at the Miami airport when they were struck, lawyers for one of the victims said on Wednesday....
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Fervor over 'mass surveillance' hardly a new concept in Houston
There is plenty of debate these days over the use of license-plate readers and whether-or-not they're an invasion of privacy.
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Westfield HS staff member placed on administrative after off-campus conduct allegations: Spring ISD
A Westfield High School staff member has been placed on administrative leave after allegations of off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD.