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Grandmother falsely accused of bank theft after alleged AI facial recognition match sues for $10M
A Tennessee grandmother who was falsely accused of bank theft crimes in North Dakota and detained for six months is suing for $10 million.
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West side growth (Sept. 18, 2026)
On Friday's show: We examine why Katy, Richmond, Fulshear, and other western parts of Greater Houston keep growing. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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Swerving van leads police to $2.65 million in stolen US silver coins
Authorities announced the end of a high-profile case involving a “major investment scheme” in the U.S. and millions of dollars worth of U.S. silver coins....
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Starbucks resolves Florida DEI lawsuit with blockbuster agreement
Starbucks will pay Florida $1 million and will not use race-and sex-based goals, quotas and preferences in employment practices companywide under a sweeping settlement ending the state's civil rights lawsuit against the coffee giant....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1630: Creating Nature
Episode: 1630 In which we ponder a very subjective notion of reality. Today, nature changes before our eyes.
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Harris County crime: Family speaks out after man shot, killed while following robbery suspect
A family is heartbroken after 34-year-old Victor Thomas Gonzalez was murdered in north Harris County. Investigators say he was robbed at gunpoint, called 911 and then was shot while following the suspects....
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo breaks ground on multi-million-dollar agricultural complex
The complex will be located near Highway 288 and will house additional rodeo operations beginning in 2029.
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Harris County commissioners approve $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services
On Thursday, Harris County commissioners approved a $1.4 million fund for 24/7 ankle-monitoring services, according to Adrian Garcia's press secretary, Scott Spiegel....
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OpenAI flags concerning new AI behavior and vows to track it more closely
OpenAI has disclosed six reports of "unexpected or concerning" behavior in AI models, including an unreleased research model inserting "jailbreak-like instructions" into its own notes to disregard its normal constraints and telling itself to be "freed from the roles and......
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Juror who blocked Lindsay Clancy verdict disputes fellow jurors' claims: report
The lone holdout juror whose refusal to find Lindsay Clancy not guilty by reason of insanity led to a mistrial is speaking publicly for the first time....
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Defamation lawsuit against former Gateway pastor Robert Morris appealed to Texas Supreme Court
The victim who former Gateway Church pastor Robert Morris admitted to sexually abusing in the 1980s is taking a recently-dismissed civil lawsuit against Morris to the Texas Supreme Court....
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Brother of late Tejano singer Selena Quintanilla sues sister for $1M over estate, documents show
A.B. Quintanilla III has filed a lawsuit against his sister, Suzette Quintanilla Arriaga, for more than $1 million in connection with Selena Quintanilla's estate, according to court documents....
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AJ Armstrong's attorneys should get hearing to argue for new trial, appeals court rules
An appeals court determined Armstrong is entitled to a hearing, to determine if a fourth trial is warranted, over information, that was undisclosed to the defense....
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'A sketchy situation:' West Houston residents want something done with damaged apartments
Residents in west Houston have reached out to ABC13, hoping to have something done with a heavily damaged apartment building in their neighborhood.
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Attorney representation in immigration court decreased by nearly 50% since 2021, data shows
Data show that the likelihood of having an attorney present in immigration court has dropped nearly 50% since 2021.
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Harris County commissioners approve one of the largest tax rates in recent history
Harris County commissioners approved one of the largest tax rate increases in recent history that could add at least $100 to your property tax bill.
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Middle school football player charged with assault after an incident during football game: Officials
The sheriff's office confirms charges have been filed against a teen accused of assaulting a player from the opposing junior high school football team....
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Trump withdraws Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, as his nominee to lead ICE
The White House said Thursday that it was withdrawing its nomination of Lance Schroyer, a former Oklahoma state trooper, to lead U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
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'The Kardashians' Season 8 trailer: relationships, strained connections and a medical diagnosis
See Kendall Jenner and Khloé Kardashian get real about their love lives, plus Kim's health diagnosis in Hulu's "The Kardashians" Season 8 trailer.
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Man who allegedly tried to squat in houses tied to two high-profile Houston murders defends himself
A man is accused of filing property claims on homes left behind after two high-profile murder cases in Houston: the home of the deceased Traveler's Table owners and the home of a man accused of killing his wife before fleeing to Italy....
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Texas freezes installation of Flock cameras along state roads
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered the state Department of Transportation to stop issuing permits for automated license plate readers.
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Houston Rodeo expands footprint with new $300M agricultural complex on Highway 288
Designed to complement rather than replace its long-standing home at Reliant Park, the new facility will expand capacity for livestock pens, horse stalls, and interactive educational programming. Funded entirely by the organization and set to open for the 2029 season, the......
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Man accused of killing pregnant wife in Texas still in Italy as extradition delayed, attorney says
Am American accused of killing his pregnant wife remains in Italy after a court temporarily paused his extradition over concerns about sentencing, according to his attorney....
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Most Harris County school districts saw enrollment decline in 2025, data shows
School districts located in or partially within Harris County saw a combined 3% decline in enrollment over the past year, according to Texas Education Agency data....
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Athlete of the Week: 3 pairs of brothers on Phillis Wheatley HS football team play for each other
For ABC13's Athlete of the Week segment, we showcase three pairs of brothers on the same football team for Phillis Wheatley High School.
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Jersey Village High School student cut with knife during fight: Cy-Fair ISD
A Jersey Village High School student was cut with a kitchen knife during a fight on Thursday morning, Cy-Fair ISD officials say.
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Reports of unauthorized drone briefly pause flights operations at DC airport in highly restricted airspace
Flight operations were briefly paused at Reagan National Airport in D.C. Wednesday night after pilots on two separate aircraft reported seeing a drone over the airport....
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Tiny cat discovered in Bolivia said to be 1st new feline species in over 100 years
A tiny cat in Bolivia is being hailed as the first new feline species in more than 100 years. Its size is smaller than your average house cat.
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Crane collapse damages at least 2 homes in New Jersey
Police say a private contractor was performing work at a home when the ground beneath a crane gave way, causing the crane to overturn and collapse onto two homes....
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Second Friendswood resident falls victim to gold scam as investigators make arrests in California
An arrest has been made after Friendswood police say another Friendswood resident has fallen victim to a gold scam.
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Driver who slammed into LA bus before news helicopter crash to face murder charges, prosecutor says
The driver of an SUV who slammed into a Los Angeles bus will face murder charges, the district attorney said Thursday.
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Steve Belichick resigns as UNC football defensive coordinator amid investigation into program
Steve Belichick, the son of head coach Bill Belichick, will officially leave the program on Oct. 27.
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Carney embraces proposal for Canada to become European Union’s first associate member
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Thursday embraced the prospect of his country becoming the European Union’s first associate member.
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Crash involving 2 big rigs, 3 cars and motorcycle shuts down intersection, Baytown PD says
Images show the traffic mess created by a crash involving a variety of vehicles off of I-10 in Baytown on Thursday afternoon.
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Sugar Land adopts 3.6% property tax increase, adding about $59 a year for median homeowner
Sugar Land homeowners were originally facing a property tax increase of about $96 a year — more than 6% — before City Council approved a lower tax rate this week....
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Chicago's Morning MVPs
A brotherhood of men, most of them 50 years old and older, who gather before dawn every morning with one goal in mind: stay active, stay healthy, and
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Texas A&M AgriLife finds widespread drought is impacting crop yield in Texas
Hot and dry conditions have left 93% of Texas in some level of drought, according to a new article by Texas A&M AgriLife Extension.
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Harris County commissioners approve historic $3.1 billion budget, finalize tax hike
In total, the 2027 county tax rate has been set at $0.67 per $100 of valuation — a 7.6 percent increase from last year's tax rate of $0.62, according to agenda documents. It's one of the highest combined tax rates passed by Harris County in 20 years....
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These are the luckiest baby names, according to new data
Can the right baby name boost future success? Here are the luckiest baby names according to a new analysis.
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Former hospital worker who set hidden cameras pleads guilty, gets 4 years in prison: DA's office
Over a year after hidden cameras were discovered at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center, the former employee responsible is facing prison time....
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What we know about 7 women linked to investigation at Horsch home in Philadelphia's Olney neighborhood
Several women have been linked to the ongoing investigation centered around a 44-year-old and his late father and their home in Philadelphia's Olney section....
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Americans' average household incomes are higher than ever, Census data shows
Median household income in the United States rose in 2025, setting a record for American earnings, according to new Census Bureau figures.
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F-16 fighter jet crashes during training exercise in northern Michigan; pilot ejects safely
An F-16 fighter jet from Texas crashed in rural Michigan during a routine training exercise on Thursday, and the pilot ejected safely, a military spokesman said....
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Houston crime: Thieves use sledgehammer to steal $10K in rare Pokémon merchandise
Houston police have arrested two suspects and are searching for others after an overnight break-in at a West Houston card shop left the business with thousands of dollars in stolen Pokémon inventory and heavy property damage....
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Houston City Hall celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month with music, cultural pride, and memorial
Houston City Hall came alive with music, dance, and cultural pride as the city kicked off its annual Hispanic Heritage Month celebration, honoring local community leaders while addressing pressing issues affecting the area's growing Latino population....
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Buckingham Palace responds to claim about King Charles after Princess Diana's death
Charles Spencer's new book "Swan Song: Diana, My Sister" is making headlines before its publication.
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Burn ban issued for Harris County in response to prolonged dry conditions
The ban, which was reportedly requested by the Harris County Fire Marshal's Office, is in response to prolonged dry conditions in parts of unincorporated Harris County, officials said....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 17, 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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Dolly Parton tribute: Americana Music Association gives singer Lifetime Achievement Award after death
There was a Dolly Parton tribute. The Americana Music Association gave the singer a Lifetime Achievement Award after her death.
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Former Memorial Hermann employee pleads guilty, sentenced for bathroom recordings
Robert Shrader previously identified himself as the Director of Patient Care at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center.
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Man returns library magazine 132 years late, avoids $12,055 fine
A man returned a September 1894 issue of “The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine” to the Concord Public Library after keeping it for decades.
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Texas City police tighten oversight of Flock cameras after misuse
The move comes amid privacy concerns and growing public mistrust of Flock cameras nationwide. Most recently, two Houston-area communities suspended their use of Flock Safety cameras in response to resident concerns....
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‘Glow-up,’ ‘cuffing season’ among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster dictionary
Merriam-Webster added 1,400 new words and definitions to its dictionary, including “glow-up,” “cuffing season,” “Sunday scaries” and “vibe coding.”
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Houston ISD deputy superintendent instrumental in special education overhaul resigns
State-appointed superintendent Mike Miles tapped Kristen Hole to become deputy superintendent in February. The district said she is leaving to reunite with her family, who moved out of state in the spring....
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Bail set for ICE officer accused of lying and assault in non-fatal shooting in Minneapolis
Federal immigration officer Christian Castro faces state and federal charges and is accused of lying about the circumstances of a non-fatal shooting in Minnesota....
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$12 billion in Medicaid funding restored to Texas hospitals
The federal government has agreed to restore nearly $12 billion in Medicaid funding to Texas hospitals, Gov. Greg Abbott said Thursday.
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Ashley and David Eckstein share their 'Disney magic' love story in two new bestsellers
"There's a lot of 'Star Wars' in 'Lucky 22.'" Ashley and David Eckstein open up about their new books, and Ashley's journey to voicing Ahsoka Tano. ✨
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Burn ban in effect for parts of Harris County
For 90 days, outdoor fires other than the ones allowed could lead to fines and/or charges.
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Texas assistant coach arrested on DWI charge in latest distraction for No. 1 Longhorns
Texas defensive assistant coach Johnny Nansen was arrested on a DWI charge, and Steve Sarkisian said his return to the sideline has not yet been determined....
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Man who tried to squat in houses tied to two high-profile Houston murders defends himself
A man is accused of filing property claims on homes left behind after two high-profile murder cases in Houston: the home of the deceased Traveler's Table owners and the home of a man accused of killing his wife before fleeing to Italy....