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Tomball parking study finds modeled downtown shortage as city plans for future growth
City officials are taking a closer look at how much parking Old Town Tomball may need as the area continues to grow and plans for Legacy Square take shape....
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Appeals court blocks construction of White House ballroom
A federal appeals court has issued a ruling blocking the construction of President Donald Trump's $400 million White House ballroom, concluding that congressional approval is needed for the project....
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Illinois teen dressed as a clown charged with murder
An Illinois teen has been charged with first-degree murder after allegedly committing a deadly stabbing attack while dressed in a clown outfit.
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South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket's moon crash
NASA expects its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to fly over the crash site next week to view the aftermath.
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Austin Sketch Fest returns with an SNL cast member, a delusional starlet and rising Texas comedians
Andrew Dismukes headlines this year's festival at ColdTowne Theater.
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Today on Texas Standard: How farmers are looking to boost demand for cotton
American farmers grow a lot of cotton — but not as much as they used to. Cotton is more expensive to grow these days, and the rise of synthetic fabrics has also tamped down demand for it. There is a plan to try to reverse that trend, though....
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Nearly $4M in fake designer purses, sunglasses, other items intercepted in Houston
Federal authorities in Houston seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods that include fake MLB and Nike apparel, Louis Vuitton bags, Cartier sunglasses, and Jaguar Land Rover computer systems, officials say....
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DOGE’s claim of $110B in savings was vastly inflated and riddled with errors: GAO
When Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency launched its effort to slash federal spending last year, it created a website to show how much money it was saving....
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Suspect wanted for allegedly stealing ambulance at gas station on South Gessner Road on 4th of July weekend.
Suspect wanted after allegedly stealing an ambulance on the 4th of July in SW Houston, HPD says
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Rice University says it's expanding its free tuition program
Rice University announced it's expanding its free tuition program, raising the cap for families earning up to $200,000 a year.
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Lindsay Clancy's psychiatrist to testify in murder trial | Watch live
Prosecutors plan to call psychiatrist Jennifer Tufts to testify in Lindsay Clancy's murder trial Friday.
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Released Nancy Guthrie ransom notes generated 'slight increase' in tips: Sheriff's department
The recent release of two credible ransom notes sent to Nancy Guthrie's family in the days after her abduction generated a "slight increase" in tips, authorities say...
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users....
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Man charged with attempted murder in alleged lobster diving incident speaks out
A 51-year-old man who is accused of turning off the air supply of a teenage lobster diver is speaking out a day after he was charged with attempted second-degree murder....
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Fresno, California, mother found dead after being reported missing, family says
The family of a Fresno, California, mother who had been reported missing since Tuesday says she was found dead at her ex-boyfriend's home.
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Parent says 9-year-old left asleep on school bus, found wandering district bus yard in New Jersey
A mother says her 9-year-old son was left alone on a school bus and was found wandering a bus yard after falling asleep on his way to summer school.
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Barber in Philadelphia brings full-service cuts to customers from customized box truck
William 'Siddiq' Sanders runs Nice Cutz, a fully outfitted mobile barbershop built inside a 16-foot-wide box truck.
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53-year-old message in a bottle leads to bittersweet discovery
A 53-year-old message in a bottle found in New Jersey led to a bittersweet discovery and a meaningful reunion.
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Trump signs new orders targeting birthright citizenship, weeks after Supreme Court ruling
President Trump is once again attempting to put restrictions on who is automatically guaranteed citizenship after being born in the U.S., just weeks after the Supreme Court struck down his attempt to end birthright citizenship....
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Love Baked In blends memories and recipes together to remember loved ones
Cassandra Burnett is the founder and creator of Love Baked In. It's a baking workshop that merges memories, storytelling and recipes together.
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Disney expands 'Descendants' universe with 'Hidden Heroes,' a movie focusing on the sidekicks
The "Descendants" universe is expanding! Here's everything we know about the newly greenlit Disney movie, "Hidden Heroes: A Descendants Story"
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Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions
Immigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they've come across numerous problematic examples.
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From screen to scream: 2026's hottest Disney Halloween costumes from this year's biggest films
Movie magic meets Halloween: Transform yourself with Disney's latest blockbuster costume collection.
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Houston weather weekend forecast: Daily rain chances stick around
Deep Gulf moisture keeps scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. Rain will be hit-or-miss, with warm and humid conditions in between the storms....
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'Tacos of Texas' podcast kicks off sixth season focused on connection and community
“We always say that we try to hook people in with the tacos, but then they get to learn about people, identities and communities,” says host Mando Rayo....