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Truck carrying roughly 40K pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon stolen in what may be the biggest beer heist ever
A truck carrying an estimated 40,000 pounds of Pabst Blue Ribbon beer was stolen in California in what may be the biggest beer heist ever.
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Fed's Warsh: 'We have work to do' on inflation
Warsh had strong words about his commitment to fighting inflation.
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Dan Patrick’s banned book list: 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.
safety
9-year-old riding electric dirt bike hospitalized after crash in north Harris County
A young boy is in the hospital after being hit by a vehicle while riding an electric bike late Thursday night, according to Harris County Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office....
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Is ICE agent Christian Castro a fugitive? Texas and Minnesota disagree
Christian Castro is accused of shooting a man during an immigration operation in Minneapolis and lying about what happened. Minnesota says he’s a fugitive. Abbott questions that....
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American ranchers are irked by Trump’s efforts to bring down beef prices: ‘This is a mistake’
The Trump administration has tried to lower beef prices for months, but demand, drought and a parasite have foiled its efforts. Some ranchers are frustrated with the administration’s latest moves....
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Outdoor burn ban in effect in Fort Bend County
Unincorporated Fort Bend County is under an outdoor burn ban due to reported drought conditions.
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Why Dolly Parton decided to give a Texas drag queen a rhinestoned guitar
Brigitte Bandit was surprised with the gift after a performance at Oilcan Harry's in Austin in 2023.
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Texas Standard for Aug. 28, 2026: Texas-Minnesota extradition fight tests limits of federalism
A legal fight over whether Texas must extradite an ICE agent wanted over a shooting in Minnesota is raising unusual constitutional questions about interstate cooperation. Gov. Greg Abbott has not approved the request, and the agent has now been released from a South Texas jail......
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Houston water utility to resume late payment shutoffs. Here’s how to get assistance with water bills
The city and some nonprofits offer financial assistance and payment plans for utility bills.
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Nearly 2 million more grill brushes recalled over ingestion risk
Conair has expanded its recall of Cuisinart grill brushes, adding additional models and production years after reports of metal bristles breaking off and causing injuries....
government
Fort Bend commissioners vote to shift legal staff, funding from county attorney’s office
Critics say the move weakens the independence of country lawyers by transferring resources from the elected county attorney's office to a separate civil legal department that reports strictly to Commissioners Court....
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9-year-old hit by car while riding electric dirt bike, Pct. 4 says
Deputies said the 9-year-old was taken to the hospital after being hit while riding an electric dirt bike on Thursday.
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A free, state-of-the-art film projection tells the Texas Revolution story of Gonzales
The unique project used mapping tools to help put together a live-action film made specifically for viewing on the façade of the Gonzales Memorial Museum....
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Watch: Man shoots flamethrower at deputies serving eviction order
Wild bodycam video shows the moment deputies in Oklahoma City were met with a homemade flamethrower while trying to serve an eviction order.
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SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too....
business
How restaurants survive (Aug. 28, 2026)
On Friday's show: We visit three of Greater Houston's longest-tenured restaurants to find out how they've endured in an ever-changing culinary landscape. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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University of Houston researchers warn electricity demand could spike in coming years
University of Houston researchers laid out the reasons why electricity demand could spike in the coming years.
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Houston Texans rookie safety Kamari Ramsey reflects on his long football journey to make NFL
The Texans rookie safety hopes for more so he can represent his family and everyone who helped him get to the NFL. His goal is simple: to make them proud....
business
Local Builder Bets on Willis and Montgomery as Affordability Reshapes Texas Housing
Alta Homes expects 70 Montgomery County house closings in 2026, roughly double the previous year, despite market slowdowns. CEO Dru Kahlenberg is targeting secondary submarkets like Willis and Highway 105, where reduced taxes and land costs make new building affordable for local ...
government
Fort Bend Commissioners Court cuts judges, guts county attorney's office in ongoing dispute
After voting to gut associate judge positions and restructure the county's attorney's office, Commissioner Andy Meyers walked right past ABC13's cameras without commenting....
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The history of blue-and-white street tiles giving Houston some curb appeal
Joey Sanchez with The Blue Tile Project told ABC13 there were around 10,000 of the signs across Houston at the peak of their usage.
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Convicted serial burglar from Humble caught for the 9th time
Only on FOX, a serial convicted burglar from Humble has been caught for the 9th time.
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About 15k water customers collectively owe $30M, service will soon be cut off, City of Houston says
The city said customers were given leeway over the past several years following instances of inaccurate billing. Mayor Whitmire said those who haven't paid could soon see their taps run dry....
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White House construction contributed to radio problems that let Trump helicopter come close to jet
The ongoing White House construction contributed to radio problems that kept air traffic controllers from hearing calls warning that President Donald Trump's helicopter was getting ready to take off, federal investigators said Thursday....
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SMART Teen Educational Series: Learn, Connect and Be Prepared for Today's Challenges at Kevin Brady Library
The Woodlands Township invites teens and parents to learn, connect and be prepared through the SMART (Safe, Mindful, Aware, Resilient Teens) Teen Series, a free four-part educational program created to help teens navigate today’s challenges with confidence and resilience. Each......