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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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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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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....
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The Woodlands Township answers Mounted Patrol Community Questions
The Woodlands Township shared the following press release on Thursday, September 3 at 2:10 p.m. that answers Mounted Patrol Community Questions. The Woodlands Township continues to fully support mounted patrol service and recognizes its many benefits to citizens. The Board......
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Hello Houston (September 3, 2026)
Today: The sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo share how their family has been impacted by the fatal ICE shooting of their father, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones discusses the proposed county budget, and we talk with Tony and Grammy-nominee Orfeh....
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Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
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Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosts Prevailing HOPE Luncheon, Raises Critical Funds for Children in Crisis
Child Advocates of Montgomery County hosted its first-ever Prevailing HOPE: A Gathering for Good Luncheon on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at The Peach Orchard. More than 220 guests gathered for the inaugural event, presented by Lennar, benefiting the children and families served by Child....
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Driver dies after shooting, crash in north Houston neighborhood
One person is dead after a shooting and a crash in north Houston, officials confirm.
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Trump's support scrambles data center politics
Republican and Democratic officials have been feeling the heat from citizens who oppose data centers in their communities. The president, and some deep-pocketed advertisers, are taking the opposite side, touting economic prosperity and a wedge against China....
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Global warming will exceed limit, UN says in a report that maps path to get back below danger zone
The United Nations has acknowledged that Earth has lost its chance to prevent some of the worst of global warming's harms.
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Flood threat continues in East Texas after Edouard dumps more than a foot of rain
Flood warnings stayed in effect Thursday as thousands remained without power and Polk County officials responded to widespread storm damage.
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3 hikers who say they used AI to plan trip rescued after becoming stranded on Mount Shasta
Three stranded hikers rescued on Mount Shasta told officials they relied heavily on Google’s AI assistant Gemini for information about the route and what to pack....
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Elderly woman found dead in Harris County home with adult son in other room
An investigation is underway in Harris County after deputies found a woman dead inside a home while doing a welfare check Tuesday night.
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Top Labor Day TV deals to upgrade your setup in 2026
Make your game day better with these Labor Day TV deals and enjoy a better viewing experience.
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JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers
The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes....
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ICE agent turns himself in, facing charges for allegedly lying about the Minnesota shooting
The charges against Christian Castro, 52, come just one week after he was released from jail by authorities amid an extradition dispute over separate state-level charges....
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Texas A&M System considers removing courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
More than 200 courses, including those on LGBTQ literature, cultural studies and climate change, could no longer count toward core degree requirements at 11 Texas A&M universities....
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American Airlines ditching first class for more premium seating on some planes
American Airlines is retrofitting select aircraft to expand its premium seating, with the fleet upgrades expected to be completed in 2027.
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The Woodlands offering 'Free Fare Fridays' throughout September
Residents can enjoy free rides on The Woodlands Express to their Houston destinations every Friday throughout September.
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Watch: Mystery animal attacks man in New Hampshire parking lot
A mystery animal attacked a man in a Lebanon, New Hampshire, parking lot, surveillance video released by police shows.
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James Elmore sentenced to 20 years in prison for role in 1984 ‘Texas Killing Fields’ case
Less than a day prior, a jury convicted Elmore of manslaughter and using or exhibiting a deadly weapon in the death of Laura Miller, who disappeared in 1984 at age 16....
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The Rio Grande is drying up. What does that mean for Texas?
Texas Monthly reporter Jack Herrera traveled all 1,900 miles of the river to learn more.
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James Dolphs Elmore Jr. sentenced to 20 years in 'Texas Killing Fields' case
James Dolphs Elmore Jr. has been given his prison sentence after being found guilty of manslaughter in the “Texas Killing Field" case.
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What to know about the GOP’s first midterm convention in Dallas
For two days next week, the American Airlines Center in Dallas will be the epicenter of the Republican Party as the party hosts its first of its kind midterm convention....
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Republican Midterm Convention schedule: Trump, Vance and what happens each night
The RNC released full schedule details for its Midterm Convention in Dallas, featuring keynotes from President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance ahead of November elections....
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Feds charge ICE agent with lying about Minneapolis shooting: Report
The Department of Justice is charging ICE agent Christian Castro with making false statements connected to the shooting of a Venezuelan in Minneapolis in January, the Associated Press reports....
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Texas deals with flooding fallout as Edouard moves deeper into state
Extreme rainfall, flooding and power outages continue Thursday in Texas as the remnants of Tropical Storm Edouard move deeper into the state.
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Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's sons share how their lives have changed since fatal ICE shooting
In an interview with Hello Houston’s Ernie Manouse, Ronaldo and his younger brother Lorenzo Jr. shared how much their lives have changed in the two months since the fatal shooting of their father at the hands of federal agents became national news....
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Canopy hosts 'Bloom for Someone You Love' to raise awareness about Ovarian Cancer
On Wednesday, September 2, Canopy Cancer Survivorship Center hosted the "Bloom for Someone You Love" event to raise awareness about ovarian cancer. September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. Runsi Sen, Founder, President & CEO of Ovarcome, shared with guests about the......
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Podcaster Benjamin Azariah Southworth indicted, arrested in LA for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump, federal prosecutors say
A podcaster has been indicted and arrested in Los Angeles for allegedly threatening to kill President Donald Trump.
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Millions of sea butterflies are washing up on Texas beaches
The tiny pteropods can look and feel like fiberglass for beachgoers who find them poking into their skin.
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Labor Day Weekend Activity and Event Guide for The Woodlands area
Discover things to do in The Woodlands area this Labor Day weekend, including the Labor Day Celebration in The Woodlands event, supporting Houston Restaurant Weeks, boat rides on the Waterway, live music, Kids Fishing Tournament, and more! Labor Day Weekend Events & Activities......
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A kidney disease is becoming a growing, cross-border crisis for young migrants in Texas
Chronic kidney disease was long thought to be an old person’s malady. Now it’s a multinational health crisis among young Latino migrants who once worked on Central American farms and sugar plantations and now hold jobs in Texas and other parts of the United States. To avoid......
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Tarrant County’s November elections will have 92 fewer places to cast ballots than 2022
County commissioners vote Tuesday on a list of polling sites for the November midterms.
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Texas Standard for Sept. 3, 2026: Mysterious kidney disease hits Central American workers in Texas
A chronic kidney disease with no clear cause is increasingly affecting young Central American men, including some now working in Texas and elsewhere in the U.S. The illness can progress to kidney failure and dialysis, creating especially difficult choices for migrant patients......