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Houston Labor Day weekend weather forecast: Storm chances; hot, humid
Get ready for a hot and humid Labor Day weekend with a chance for storms.
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Investigation questions Ken Paxton's financial disclosures in U.S. Senate race
The Texas Tribune and ProPublica found what ethics experts call significant errors and omissions in Ken Paxton’s federal financial disclosures.
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Unruly passenger arrested after being restrained with duct tape during flight
The incident took place on American Airlines flight AA 618, which took off from Dallas and was en route to Newark, according to the FBI and the airline....
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White House website debuts 5 retro arcade video games that promote Trump's agenda
The White House website on Thursday unveiled Arcade, a collection of five low-resolution video games that promote different aspects of President Donald Trump's agenda....
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Americans headed for high-risk nation urged to prepare wills, leave DNA samples ahead of time
Americans who may be planning a trip to Libya are being urged to reconsider those plans, as the U.S. State Department has issued its strongest possible travel warning....
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Judge denies bail for suspect in Northeast Houston officer-involved shooting
A judge has denied bail for a 45-year-old man facing seven felony charges following an August shootout with law enforcement in northeast Houston.
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Large wildfire near Brazoria is fully contained after burning 260 acres: Texas A&M Forest Service
According to the Texas A&M Forest Service, the fire is fully contained after burning 260 acres since Friday.
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Are you experiencing career rust-out? Learn the signs to watch for and how to move forward
If you've been feeling bored, unmotivated or stuck in your position at work, you could be experiencing something called "rust-out."
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Family identifies great-grandma as 1 of 2 people killed inside W. Houston apartment leasing office
Twenty-four hours after two people were fatally shot inside an apartment leasing office, Houston police say they still have no arrests and no clear motive....
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'Smoke and sugar': Pitmaster and pastry chef power couple bring San Antonio flavors to Food Network
Esaul and Grecia Ramos, of 2M Smokehouse, won first place in the network's inaugural "Pitmasters" competition. Source
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Texas’ Senate race is raking in cash. Who are the biggest donors for each candidate?
Democrat James Talarico is outraising Republican Ken Paxton, but both candidates have plenty of money to spend. Source
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WATCH: ‘Dead’ deer scares Texas deputy in viral video
Sometimes, even the bravest of us can get scared half to death.
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Andrea Yates attorney speaks on public views on women's mental health amid Lindsay Clancy trial
"I've seen changes in the way the public views women's mental health through the years," Andrea Yates's attorney said amid the Lindsay Clancy trial.
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FBI discusses Houston ICE shooting in media roundtable
FBI officials said they were called to process the scene after the deadly shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by an ICE agent.
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When is Trump speaking at the 2026 Dallas GOP Midterm Convention?
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance are heading to Dallas for a two-night GOP event.
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The Battle for Texas: GOP, Paxton and Talarico
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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Former Ohio officer accepts plea in 2022 shooting death of Black man
A former Ohio police officer who fatally shot a Black man lying in bed agreed to enter an Alford plea.
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Former Cypress Christian School employee accused in sex crimes against underage boy in Georgia
ABC13 has learned that a one-time employee of Cypress Christian School is facing multiple charges in Georgia over allegations of sexual misconduct with an underage boy....
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State education board finalizes anti-Islamic rewrite of Texas social studies lessons
The contentious process to rewrite social studies has stretched several years. Hundreds of people have testified at meetings that often extended overnight, well into the early morning....
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Man found dead in Houston after allegedly shooting 3 in multi-city spree
A man was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound after allegedly shooting three people in three different cities across the Houston area on Friday, authorities say....
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Man found dead in Houston after alleged shooting 3 in multi-city spree
Houston police are searching for the suspect involved in a shooting in the Fifth Ward area on Friday.
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Fake Dallas GOP convention website sends people to Epstein files
A website that claimed to be associated with the Republican Party’s midterm convention happening in Dallas next week was taken offline Friday.
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Lindsay Clancy's lawsuit against medical providers will continue, attorneys say
The lawsuit accuses Lindsey Clancy’s doctors of failing to diagnose her with bipolar disorder and prescribing medications that "exacerbated her condition and precipitated a severe psychotic break."...
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Ex-NFL player, analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty in assault case
Former NFL player and sports analyst Mark Sanchez plans to plead guilty rather than go forward with a trial, stemming from an October 2025 fight with a truck driver outside an Indianapolis hotel, according to court records....
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Polk County crash involving TDCJ van, SUV; 8 taken to hospital
Eight people were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries after a crash involving an SUV and a van transporting inmates in Polk County, officials say....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 4, 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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Sketch of suspect accused of attempted kidnapping near elementary school released
HPD said that last month an 8-year-old girl was near Memorial Elementary School when a man in a red car allegedly tried to lure her toward him and showed her his puppy....
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Hello Houston (September 4, 2026)
Today: We learn about food safety, talk with impact speaker Brandon Johnson about how he turned his life lessons into youth mentorship, and we find out how the Houston-based non-profit CanCare provides cancer patients with hope and community....
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Labor Day travel: Texas gas prices jump nearly $1 from last summer
Millions of people are taking to the highways this Labor Day weekend for their final getaway of the summer, but those road trips are going to cost more this year....
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Street artist Tom Bob turns everyday objects into ephemeral displays of whimsy
He turned a pipe in Lower Manhattan into a colorful snake, and now he has set his sights on a Greenpoint warehouse
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Lindsay Clancy trial declared a mistrial. What happens next?
With the Lindsay Clancy jury unable to reach a verdict, here is what may happen next.
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Elmo teething toy recalled over choking hazard
The new recall involves Baby Sesame Street Elmo Silicone Teethers which were sold in stores and online between January 2025 and March 2026, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Harris County commissioners will consider a 7.6% property tax increase. What to know
In an effort to reduce costs, Harris County Commissioner Tom Ramsey said he will propose an end to the Holistic Assistance Response Team or HART, a program that deploys unarmed first responders to non-emergency 911 calls....
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Here's what's open and closed on Labor Day 2026
The federal holiday, which falls on Sept. 7 this year, means government offices and banks will be closed.
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What happens next after mistrial in Lindsay Clancy murder case?
After more than a week of deliberations, the jury in Lindsay Clancy’s murder trial remained deadlocked, prompting a mistrial and leaving prosecutors to decide what comes next in the case involving the deaths of her three children....
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Pipers at Saint Thomas' Episcopal School crowned world champions
The students carried a Texas-sized sound to Scotland, competing against some of the best pipe bands in the world.
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Shop the best 2026 Labor Day sales: From beauty essentials to shoe favorites
Labor Day 2026 shopping spree: Find top deals on beauty, shoes, and more!
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Federal disaster assistance approved for some Texas counties after July floods
At least 19 Texas counties will receive federal funding to repair infrastructure damaged by major July flooding in southwest Texas, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday....
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Law enforcement reminds Texans to stay safe this Labor Day weekend as millions are set to travel
On Thursday, local law enforcement agencies announced that they would be increasing their DWI enforcement over the three-day weekend.
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Man hospitalized after shooting at apartment complex in Houston's east side, suspect on the loose, police department says
A man was hospitalized, and a suspect is on the loose after a shooting in east Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Go behind the scenes of The Lion King on Broadway with Faith Musembi, director of NatGeo's 'Lion'
From the savanna to Broadway - join director of National Geographic's "Lion," Faith Musembi, behind the scenes at The Lion King on Broadway.
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Suspect in 3 shootings across Houston area found dead in Near Northside, investigators say
A man involved in three shootings across the Houston area was found dead in Near Northside on Friday afternoon, investigators said.
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Walmart berry recall expands over E. coli contamination risk
The new recall is an expansion of one issued in July with federal health officials saying the affected frozen berries were sold at Walmart stores in multiple states including Florida, Illinois, and Minnesota....
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Child squishy dumpling toys recalled over dangerous water beads, CPSC warns
Two squishy toy recalls warn of water beads that can expand if swallowed, posing potentially life-threatening risks to children.
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The Woodlands Township Board of Directors adopts 2026 Property Tax Rate
The Woodlands Township Board of Directors held a Special Board Meeting and Public Hearing on Thursday, September 3, 2026. The 2027 Budget was approved and the proposed 2026 Property Tax Rate was adopted. Read the following board briefing shared by The Woodlands Township. 2027......
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Tesal Cybercab: Feds open probe into Elon Musk's steering-wheel-free taxis a day after he began offering rides
Tesla is facing a probe into the safety of its steering-wheel-free Cybercabs a day after the company run by Elon Musk launched the taxi service with fanfare....
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Hikers who used AI to plan trip had to be rescued, authorities say
Three novice hikers from Roseville, California, were rescued from Mount Shasta after using Google’s Gemini AI to help plan their trip.
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Comptroller requests doubling Texas school voucher program to $2 billion
Comptroller Don Huffines asked to increase the program's funding so that more families can use taxpayer money to cover private school tuition or homeschooling costs....
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College Football Week 1: Texas schools begin 2026 season with huge expectations
Labor Day weekend brings the beginning of the 2026 college football season, and several Texas universities with big expectations are set to kick off their seasons....
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NFL calls on prediction market apps to ban 'objectionable bets'
NFL writes to prediction apps reiterating concern for certain trades
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Banned Chinese air bag part blamed for death in survivable crash
Another death has been reported from faulty Chinese airbag parts that are now banned in the U.S.
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All eyes turn to federal court in Alabama as SEC tries again to ban former pros from LSU roster
The Southeastern Conference's next - and maybe last - chance to keep players who spent time with NFL teams this summer from being added to LSU's football roster comes in a federal court in Alabama....
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8 people found trapped in rail car near Texas border
Eight people were found trapped inside a rail car near the Texas border this week.
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Houston no longer has the tallest building in Texas: 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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Woman found shot multiple times in her car; suspect on the run: Pasadena PD
The victim was found in her vehicle with multiple gunshot wounds, according to Pasadena PD. The suspect has not been caught.
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Thousands of magnetic wireless power banks recalled over fire, burn hazards
About 32,400 XO Poppy Power Trip Magnetic Wireless Power Banks sold exclusively at TJX and Marshalls stores have been recalled because their lithium-ion batteries can overheat and ignite....
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Costco quietly pulls popular member perk seemingly without warning: 'Real bummer for the deals'
Costco members can no longer access this well-known perk that quietly disappeared from the retailer's website.
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Exclusive look at 'Moana' bonus features showing how they created Moana's island home
"Moana" filmmakers reveal how they created Moana's island home in the most unlikely place! The film heads to digital platforms Sept. 8
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WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to retire in December after transformative and tumultuous tenure
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert is retiring at the end of the year, bringing to a close her seven-plus years at the helm of the league and a stewardship that has been transformative and at times tumultuous....
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Labor Day travel: Texas troopers launching weekend traffic crackdown
You’ll notice more cops on Texas roads during Labor Day weekend.