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Pancreatic cancer drug may hold promise for lung cancer as well, early study suggests
A breakthrough drug recently approved to treat advanced pancreatic cancer may show promise against lung cancer as well, a new study suggests.
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From juice stand to cookbook: The story behind Austin's Veracruz All Natural
It’s a similar story that you hear around immigrants crossing the border, wanting to come to the U.S. for a better life." Source
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Former NFL quarterback and commentator Mark Sanchez to plead guilty over fight with truck driver in Indianapolis in 2025.
Former NFL quarterback Mark Sanchez will plead guilty following an altercation in Oct. 2025 with a truck driver.
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As Republicans plan to gather in Bush's backyard, his influence is largely absent from the party
Next week's Republican convention in Dallas takes place in the same city that helped give rise to the Bush political dynasty. But George W. Bush himself — and many policies he pushed 30 years ago — are largely missing from today's GOP, political scientists say. Source...
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Exclusive: Misdemeanor marijuana arrests soar under Houston Mayor Whitmire by nearly 1,200%
The revelation comes two months before Houston voters could force the department to deprioritize misdemeanor marijuana enforcement.
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Hiring blew past expectations in August, jobs report shows
A jobs report on Friday provided a key gauge of the U.S. economy as shoppers weather elevated inflation and central bankers weigh a possible interest rate hike....
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Texas Standard for Sept. 4, 2026: San Antonio husband-and-wife team talks 'Pitmasters' win
Esaul and Grecia Ramos of San Antonio’s acclaimed 2M Smokehouse have won Food Network’s inaugural "Pitmasters" competition. The husband-and-wife team took the title with a finale showcasing their South Texas influences, including chorizo, duck carnitas and even a concha baked in....
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Great Value frozen organic triple berry blend recalled due to possible E. coli contamination: FDA
Recall of Great Value Frozen Organic Triple Berry Blend has expanded due to potential contamination of E. Coli
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A look at Dallas the last time it hosted a GOP National Convention
Dallas will host the first ever Republican Midterm Convention on Sept. 9-10, but it isn't the first time the city has welcomed Republicans from across the United States....
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After Abbott’s order limiting Flock cameras, DPS to continue using its vast surveillance network
Law enforcement agencies from across the country search the DPS Flock database once every four seconds, on average. After the Tribune inquired, DPS said it will limit which agencies can access the network....
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Woman who fatally shot man during confrontation over Florida parking space won't be charged
The Broward County State Attorney's Office said Florida's "stand your ground" law makes the shooter immune from prosecution.
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Texas State Board of Education set to OK anti-Islam social studies curriculum
The State Board Education is expected to give final approval Friday to controversial social studies and history curricula that all Texas high school students must learn. Lessons depict Islam as a violent religion and Christianity as an essential cornerstone of the nation....
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Federal disaster aid approved 7 weeks after South Central Texas floods; Bexar windstorm assessment begins
Federal disaster assistance was approved for 19 counties hit by severe flooding in July, while Bexar County is undergoing a damage assessment after the Aug. 28 windstorm....
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Vice President JD Vance says Iran fight isn't a 'war' as Trump tries to navigate unpopular conflict as election nears
Vice President JD Vance says he wouldn't call the U.S. conflict with Iran a “war,” despite recent escalations.
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'Cars' turns 20! Celebrate the iconic Disney & Pixar film with these top merch picks
Speed into the 20th anniversary of Cars: Top merch picks to mark the milestone.
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US diesel prices hit a record high of $5.85 on average as the Iran war disrupts the flow of fuel
Diesel has hit a new record price in the U.S., soaring to an average of $5.85 a gallon for the first time ever.
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Coco delivery robots clog up Chicago sidewalk after 'deployment error'
A cluster of delivery robots clogged up a Chicago sidewalk on Monday.
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Georgia donkey owner takes legal action as state investigates killing
An attorney for Polk County farmer Hannah Israel has sent at least one cease-and-desist letter over alleged online conduct following the death of her donkey, HeeHaw....
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Trump names Adam Telle as acting Army secretary following the departure of Driscoll
Trump has named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll amid widespread reports of tensions with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth...
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NASA's new space telescope (Sept. 4, 2026)
On Friday's show: We learn what makes NASA's recently launched Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope different than its predecessors and what scientists hope to learn from it. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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2 people rescued alive from tunnel more than a week after deadly Nepal-Tibet flash flood
Two people have been rescued from a hydropower tunnel at the Trishuli 3A construction site, Nepal's Army confirmed Friday after posting images of the scene on Facebook....
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Pennsylvania youth football coaches charged following on-field fight in Pittsburgh
Three Pennsylvania youth football coaches were charged Thursday, days after they were part of a massive brawl during the final minutes of a game, police said....
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Lindsay Clancy trial shines spotlight on maternal mental health
Lindsay Clancy is on trial in Massachusetts for the deaths of her three young children.
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Lindsay Clancy trial: Judge declares mistrial in child killings case after jury deadlocks
The mistrial, in the seventh day of deliberations, leaves the case unresolved and allows prosecutors to try Lindsay Clancy again.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1624: Garrett Morgan
Episode: 1624 Garrett A. Morgan: Black American inventor. Today, thoughts about traffic lights, gas masks, and hair straighteners.
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Conroe woman letting everyone know she needs a kidney in unique way
Yvonne Collins is living on dialysis three times a week but says she's not letting that stop her from living her life.
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6 hospitalized after wrong-way driver leads deputies on chase in NW Harris County, HCSO says
The suspect was allegedly driving recklessly and in the wrong way before leading deputies on a chase and crashing into six vehicles, the sheriff's office said....
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Tomball: Wrong-way driver crashes into 6 vehicles during chase on FM-2920
A suspect is detained after allegedly driving the wrong-way then crashing into multiple vehicles during a chase in Tomball.
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2 apartment complex employees found shot to death inside leasing office, HPD says
Officers say a man and a woman who worked at a west Houston apartment complex were found shot to death inside the leasing office.
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2 found dead in West Houston apartment management office
A man and woman were found dead on Thursday inside the management office of a west Houston apartment complex, according to police.
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GOP candidate gets busted allegedly trying to plant drugs on his political rival
A Republican candidate for the Missouri state House is facing federal drug charges after newly unsealed court documents revealed an alleged plot to frame his political opponent by planting cocaine and prescription pills in her purse....
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Glen Powell: "The stakes are higher" in 'Chad Powers' season 2
Glen Powell and the cast of "Chad Powers" tease a bigger, more intense Season 2, with higher stakes, deeper storylines. All six episodes are streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+....
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The U.S. national debt recently hit $40 trillion. What does that mean for you?
The staggering amount is in part the result of defense costs, social programs like Social Security and reduced revenue due to multiple tax cuts.
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Adam Telle named acting Army secretary following Driscoll’s departure
President Donald Trump on Thursday named Adam Telle as the acting Army secretary following the departure of Dan Driscoll. Here’s what to know.
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Neighbors concerned after clothing donation box in Cypress attracts illegal dumping
Cypress neighbors expressed concern after a clothing donation box became a magnet for illegal dumping. The company told ABC13 it is resolving the issue....
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Renting by the hour: Recording studio operating in a gated community frustrates neighbors
Residents of a Spring Branch subdivision say a home advertised online as a recording studio has brought late‑night disturbances, safety concerns and police visits, even as the people inside insist they are running a legal business....
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National Geographic's "Everest: The Other Side" documents highly dangerous mountain climb
Can they complete the most dangerous climb on Everest? National Geographic's new documentary "Everest: The Other Side" looks at this attempt by two elite ski mountaineers. It's making the festival rounds and will be in theaters Oct. 30....
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'It's time to heal': Families gather at 'Killing Fields' after sentencing decades in the making
Tim Miller has spent more than half his life fighting for justice for his daughter. Forty-two years later, one of her killers was convicted and sentenced to prison....
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Men arrested, accused of stealing $400,000 in jewelry from pawn shop, records show
Several men are facing criminal charges connected to armed robberies at pawn shops in Houston, according to court documents.
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Trump administration withholding billions in Medicaid funding for Texas hospitals
Texas hospitals began losing millions of dollars a day on Monday after the Trump administration began withholding billions in Medicaid funding.
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Trump again appeals to Supreme Court on mail-voting restrictions with midterm elections looming
The Trump administration on Thursday asked the Supreme Court to reject an order by a federal judge that halts it from implementing a new rule regulating mail ballots,...
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Road closures remain in Polk, Liberty, and Hardin Counties amid remnants of Edouard
Officials say water levels are expected to recede Thursday night into Friday morning.
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'Frustrating': Woman says she's finally resolved 2-year fight with FBCTA
Her problem was finally resolved after she told the Fort Bend County Toll Road Authority that she had reached out to ABC13 for help with the issue.
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Lockdown lifted at Magnolia schools after teacher reportedly confused thunder as gunshot
The district says there were no gunshots, and no student or employee was threatened.
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1 killed, several hurt after 91-year-old woman hits pedestrians in LA Trader Joe's parking lot
Authorities say the driver of a Tesla, a 91-year-old woman, plowed into the security stand in the parking lot of a Trader Joe's in Los Angeles, hitting multiple pedestrians and killing one....
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ABC13's Athlete of the Week: Flag football team brings pride to South Houston High School community
In ABC13's Athlete of the Week segment, our Joe Gleason spotlights South Houston High School's flag football team that are bringing pride to their community after playing at state a year ago....
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Excavation work to build Trump's triumphal arch to begin over next 2 weeks, Interior secretary says
Excavation work for the construction of President Donald Trump's "triumphal arch" will begin over the next two weeks, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced....
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S&P gives Houston utility fund negative outlook, warns water and sewer rates could rise
The agency said it changed the city's outlook following changes to how Houston funds its city services.
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Curlfest: A celebration of natural hair, Black beauty and culture
Curley Girl Collective started with group chats about natural hair. Now it brings tens of thousands of hair lovers to Randall's Island in person.
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The Woodlands Family Shadowbend YMCA invites Community to Celebrate 40th Anniversary
The first YMCA in The Woodlands opened its door on September 21, 1986 at 6145 Shadowbend Place. The community is invited to a 40th Anniversary Celebration on Monday, September 21st, 5:30pm in the Shadowbend YMCA Gym. Come celebrate and reminisce with us as we review the past and....
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The Woodlands Chamber announces Speakers for the 2026 Woodlands Area Business Summit
The Woodlands Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce an impressive slate of speakers for the 2026 Woodlands Area Business Summit, presented by Fidium. Designed especially for small to mid-size businesses, emerging leaders and established executives, the Summit offers a.....
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False alarm report of an active shooter at Williams Elementary in Magnolia
At 12:41 pm today, a teacher at Willie E. Williams Elementary School heard what she believed to be gunshots and called 911 from an interior classroom not knowing a storm had moved into the area. Deputies from the Precinct 5 Constables Office, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s......
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Community rallies to replace 77-year-old woman's windows after her Third Ward home was broken into
A 77-year-old woman whose home was left exposed after eight windows were broken is receiving help from her community, as residents, law enforcement, and local business owners have stepped in to replace them....
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.
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SEC files suit vs. LSU over school's intent to play pro athletes
The SEC sued LSU, alleging the university is violating the league's First Amendment right of expressive association by ignoring SEC rules that prohibit signing and playing former NFL players....
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Driver shot inside vehicle during fight with pedestrian in The Heights, HPD says
HPD said there was a fight between a pedestrian and the driver of a grey Honda Civic. At some point during the fight, the pedestrian shot the driver, who then lost control of the car and crashed....
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Magnolia ISD teacher mistakes thunder for gunshot, prompting lockdown, district says
A Magnolia ISD teacher prompted a multi-campus lockdown after mistaking thunder for a gunshot, the district said.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 3, 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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ICE agent arrested in Texas federally charged with lying about Minneapolis shooting, AP reports
Christian Castro was released from a Texas jail last week as Minnesota continues its effort to extradite him on separate state charges.
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K9 alert leads to $19,000 cash seizure from Dominican Republic-bound travelers in Philadelphia
A man and a woman traveling Monday from Philadelphia International Airport to the Dominican Republic ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted officers to thousands of dollars of undeclared currency....