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Scary good savings: Pet Halloween costumes discounted now at major stores
Find the cutest pet costumes this Halloween from Chewy, Walmart & Kohl's.
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Six hospitalized after chemical released from Texas military plane crash in Michigan
Six of 33 people treated for contamination have been hospitalized at Munson Medical Center after the plane crash landed in Grand Traverse County Thursday....
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Pool heaters recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning risk
Regulators say 4,600 dual-fuel gas pool heaters have been recalled over the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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'Coven Academy' drops official trailer showing witches and vampires ahead of the Oct. 1 premiere
Step into a world of magic and mystery with "Coven Academy." Watch the official trailer to get a sneak peek into the new series, and kick off the spooky season by catching the series premiere Oct 1. at 8:00 p.m. EDT/PDT on Freeform, and streaming the next day on Disney+ and Hulu....
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Michael P. Desronvil, holdout juror in Lindsay Clancy case, says he 'didn't have any doubts' during deliberations
Clancy's trial ended in a mistrial after jurors failed to reach a unanimous verdict following seven days of deliberation.
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Mail-in ballots and 7 Million eggs: Just another day in Texas politics
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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Homeless center in Houston’s East Downtown serves more than 420 people in first three months
In Houston’s East Downtown, a large residential service center for homeless people has been in operation for about three months. It’s intended to provide a path from the streets into housing — but capacity is limited....
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Texas jobless rate ticks down in August but sits higher than national rate
The unemployment rate in Texas ticked down slightly in August, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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Houston ‘birth tourism’ center shut down following Texas AG filed lawsuit
A Houston-area business accused of participating in illegal "birth tourism" has officially been shut down after a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas.
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Texas A&M football player cleared to play after heat-related emergency at practice
A Texas A&M football player will be available to play this weekend after suffering a heat-related emergency at practice this week.
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Bats, Bugs and Big Fun: Visit The Woodlands Children’s Museum After Dark
The Woodlands Children’s Museum is inviting families to visit after dark for an immersive evening filled with bats, bugs, and big fun! Experience the fascinating world of nocturnal animals during Fangtastic Fun Friday, taking place Friday, October 16, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. This.....
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Texas Children's Named a Best Children’s Hospital and is No. 1 in Texas for 18th Consecutive Year
Texas Children's has again been named to the U.S. News & World Report Best Children’s Hospitals Honor Roll. The hospital remains No. 1 in Texas for the 18th consecutive year and No. 1 in the Southwest for the sixth consecutive year, with every evaluated specialty recognized......
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Man found dead outside Montgomery County courthouse ahead of sentencing hearing
The sheriff’s office is asking residents to avoid the area until further notice.
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West U approves funding for study to review city options for Rice Village development
West University Place officials approved funding for a study of the city’s eastern boundary as plans for Rice Village development proceed.
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Texas coach Steve Sarkisian says he needed more patience with postgame interview
Sarkisian said he should have been more patient with ESPN reporter Holly Rowe after the testy exchange led to the creation of fake videos.
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Dozens of burn injuries lead to recall of heated blankets sold on Amazon
JKMAX Heated Blankets and Heating Pads were recalled after reports of burn injuries and the products smoking, melting or burning, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission....
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Meet the Fleet on October 3 at The Woodlands Township
Grab the family and join The Woodlands Township for Meet the Fleet, a hands-on event where attendees can view and learn about the vehicles that support our community’s first responder agencies. Meet the Fleet is set for Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 9 a.m. to noon at a new......
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Pentagon releases sixth batch of declassified UFO files including video of swarm of objects over Utah in 1952
A sixth batch of declassified UFO files were released by the Pentagon Friday, the latest such release in the Trump administration's new wave of public disclosure of Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena (UAP)....
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Woodlands Christian Academy Senior named National Merit Semifinalist
The Woodlands Christian Academy (TWCA) is proud to announce that senior Quinn Conrey has been named a Semifinalist in the 2027 National Merit Scholarship Program, placing him among a select group of academically talented high school seniors across the nation. Students enter the.....
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Texas puts brakes on new Flock camera installations along state roads
Gov. Abbott has ordered TxDOT to stop issuing permits allowing the installation of Flock cameras and other automatic license plate readers along state roads....
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All WB lanes reopen on North Loop after vehicle fire near Shepherd Drive, Houston TranStar reports
Houston TranStar cameras captured images of the vehicle fire and emergency crews shutting down multiple westbound main lanes on the North Loop.
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UT cuts majors related to race and gender: 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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Suspicious Uber Eats package investigation leads to Felony Drug Arrest
In August, the Montgomery County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office was contacted by an Uber driver regarding a suspicious package the driver had been asked to deliver. Deputies investigated the package and discovered it contained methamphetamine. The discovery led to a criminal......
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Texas Air National Guard jet crashes in Michigan
The pilot was able to safely eject from the plane and discharge his parachute. Officials said the pilot is in stable condition and no other injuries have been reported....
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How livestock smuggling could help spread New World screwworms
The illegal movement of animals — particularly horses — could thwart the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s effort to stop the spread of the parasite. Source...
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‘Kennedy Center Demolished’ photo becomes new evidence in legal battle over landmark's future
A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to give 30 days’ notice before moving ahead with any changes to the Kennedy Center, including potential demolition....
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New tiny wild cat species discovered in Bolivia’s cloud forests
Researchers have identified Leopardus tilcayo, a previously unknown species of tiny wild cat, in Bolivia’s cloud forests, marking the first formal description of a new living cat species in more than a century....
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Diesel prices at record highs amid Strait of Hormuz disruption, Russia-Ukraine war
The average price for a gallon of diesel was still hovering around a record-high of $6.43 as of Friday morning, according to the latest data published by GasBuddy....
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Florida GOP candidate says Trump has 'gone too far'
A Republican congressional representative in a heated reelection bid in Florida released a new ad saying President Donald Trump has “gone too far” in his immigration enforcement practices in the country....
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Duncan Sheik, Tony Award-winning composer, dies at 56
Duncan Sheik, the Tony Award-winning composer behind "Spring Awakening" and more, has died, according to his Instagram. He was 56.
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Are you a Texas voter in 'suspense'? Don’t freak out. You can still vote in November
Getting on the list can happen for a number of reasons, but it’s not hard to update your registration. Source
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Memorial Hermann The Woodlands earns National Chest Pain Recognition
Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center earned accreditation from the American College of Cardiology as a Chest Pain Center with Primary PCI. This demonstrates that Memorial Hermann The Woodlands provides exceptional, 24/7 emergency care to patients with chest pain and......
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Sea lion found beheaded at San Francisco's Ocean Beach, prompting investigation
Authorities are investigating a disturbing discovery at San Francisco's Ocean Beach after a dead sea lion washed ashore and was decapitated.
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A sea urchin goes on an adventure miles from home
Beachcomber Jace Tunnell made an unexpected discovery when he happened upon the spiny castaway. Source
montgomery
Shooting Investigation in Conroe, No threat to the Public
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office reported a Shooting Investigation in Conroe on Friday, September 18, 2026 at 9:25 a.m. At approximately 6:00 a.m. today, a man in his 70’s died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound outside the Lee Alworth Building. The individual was......
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Montgomery County declares Sept. 25 Dolly Parton Day
Montgomery County will celebrate Dolly Parton’s music, philanthropy and local literacy impact with a day in her honor.
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Rodeo Houston unveils ‘The Farm,’ a new $300M agricultural complex
The Farm is expected to open in time for the 2029 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, and Houston Mayor John Whitmire said he is expediting the permit process for the new facility....
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Rural Americans feel the sting of sweeping federal food aid restrictions
More than 5 million people are no longer getting food aid in the wake of a slew of cuts and changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. As changes to the program continue to unfold, rural Americans face unique problems. Source...
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Family-owned Caffe Cacio e Pepe brings a taste of Italy to South Jersey
Inspired by childhood memories, family recipes and frequent trips to Italy, this café in Haddon Township serves up an authentic taste of Italy.
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Texas Standard for Sept. 18, 2026: Livestock smuggling complicates the fight against New World screwworm
Agriculture officials are working to contain New World screwworm after the flesh-eating parasite returned to the United States for the first time in decades. New reporting examines a potential vulnerability: Livestock illegally moved across remote stretches of the U.S.-Mexico......
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Meta AI’s intrusive questions land Instagram's parent company in hot water — again
Users say that AI tools used posts from multiple platforms to share personal information. Source
safety
Man found dead in underpass in northeast Harris County, sheriff's offcie says
Investigators said the man's body was found in a "state of decomposition" underneath an underpass in northwest Harris County.
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LA helicopter crash: Community pays tribute to those killed in NBC4 helicopter crash, including Eliana Moreno, George Marciniw, Gutierrez Mejia
A community united by a tragedy is coming together to pay tribute to those killed in the tragic chain of events that unfolded in Los Angeles.
business
Anthropic says its model Claude is helping to build the next version of itself
Anthropic has announced that its AI model, Claude, is significantly aiding in the development of building its successor.
safety
Man shot and killed near bus stop in The Heights area, HPD says
According to police, a witness said a car pulled up to the bus stop, and someone got out and shot the victim multiple times before taking off.
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Construction begins on Big Bend area border wall
Part of the Trump administration’s 175-mile steel border wall through the region is now under construction in Hudspeth County, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection. Source...
government
Early voting begins in US midterm elections that could flip control of Congress
The Nov. 3 election includes votes for governor and state legislature in most states and will determine whether the House and Senate maintain their Republican majorities....
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Shark kills swimmer off beach in Western Australia
A man was killed by a shark as he swam off a Western Australian city beach Friday while beachgoers watched in horror.
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Construction begins on Big Bend area border wall
Part of the Trump administration's 175-mile steel border wall through the region is now under construction in Hudspeth County, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection....
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Some Houston-area local governments bringing in more property tax revenue despite not raising taxes
Some local governments in the Houston area continue to rake in more property tax revenue despite not raising taxes.
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Warren Buffett steps down as Berkshire Hathaway chairman, a post he has held since 1970
Warren Buffett is stepping down as chairman of Berkshire Hathaway after serving in the role for more than 50 years.
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Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase, approve $3 billion budget
Harris County commissioners have made their votes on the proposed property tax rate increases intended to help close an estimated $181 million budget shortfall....
safety
Houston Heights shooting: Man found dead near METRO bus stop on Cavalcade Street
One man is dead after being shot in the Houston Heights area on Friday morning, police say.
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Gas prices are climbing again with no end in sight, experts say: Here's why
Gas prices shot up 25 cents a gallon overnight in some parts of the U.S. this week, and experts say they could go up even more in coming weeks.
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Man who sprayed Minnesota Rep. Omar with vinegar sentenced to 14 months in prison
The man who sprayed vinegar at U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar during a Minneapolis town hall has been sentenced to 14 months in prison.
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400K pool heaters recalled over carbon monoxide poisoning risk
Regulators say 400,000 dual-fuel gas pool heaters have been recalled over the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
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University of Houston student accused of assaulting pregnant woman
According to records, the victim had just found out she was pregnant when the suspect slammed her to the ground.
montgomery
Investigation underway after shooting outside of Lee Alworth building, Conroe Police Dept. says
According to officials, the shooting was self-inflicted by a suspect who was set for sentencing on Friday morning at the Lee Alworth building.
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Vehicle fire shuts down multiple WB lanes on North Loop at Shepherd Drive, Houston TranStar reports
Houston TranStar cameras captured images of the vehicle fire and emergency crews shutting down multiple westbound main lanes on the North Loop.
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Today on Texas Standard: Livestock smuggling complicates the fight against New World screwworm
Agriculture officials are working to contain New World screwworm after the flesh-eating parasite returned to the United States for the first time in decades. New reporting examines a potential vulnerability: Livestock illegally moved across remote stretches of the U.S.-Mexico......