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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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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....
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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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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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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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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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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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F-16 fighter jet crashes during training exercise in northern Michigan; shelter-in-place advised
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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District attorney, police expected to speak Thursday after deadly LA bus, helicopter crashes
The Los Angeles County district attorney, Los Angeles police and Metro police are expected to speak Thursday after a deadly bus and helicopter crash earlier this week....
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Hello Houston (September 17, 2026)
Today: We talk with Houston Astros Spanish play by play broadcaster Francisco Romero, former DHS special agent Eric Balliet discusses his book "Kingpins & Coyotes," and we do our regular Thursday features “HPM in Focus” and “Current Obsessions.”...
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US preparing sale of 40,000 one-ton bombs to Israel, sources say
The Trump administration has greenlit a $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel that includes tens of thousands of controversial one-ton bombs.
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NFL says teams can't sign Zxavian Harris and Dae'Quan Wright after they attempted to play for LSU
Zxavian Harris and Dae’Quan Wright are ineligible to join any NFL teams this season after they attempted to return to college and play for LSU, the league said in a memo....
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Galveston County to take over health district administration, expects $500K in annual savings
Previously, the Galveston County Health District operated as an independent organization and was funded by Galveston County in addition to other state and federal funds. For decades, the health district had its own administrative staff. County leaders believe putting county......
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Texans have less than 3 weeks to register to vote for November 2026 midterm election
Texas law requires eligible citizens to register 30 days before Election Day, meaning that Oct. 5 is the last day to register for the Nov. 3, 2026 midterm election....
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Buckingham Palace responds to claim about King Charles after Princess Diana's death
Buckingham Palace issues rare response to allegation involving King Charles after Diana's death.
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Texas Stock Exchange welcomes first newly launched ETF
One day after the Texas Stock Exchange celebrated gaining its first primary listings and first exchange-traded funds, the market is celebrating its first launch of a brand-new ETF....
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Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo set to break 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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Hospital Invasive Recording Case ends in Seven Felony Convictions
On September 16, 2026, Robert Shrader, 41, pleaded guilty to seven felony counts of Invasive Visual Recording in a Bathroom or Dressing Room arising from offenses committed at Memorial Hermann The Woodlands Medical Center. Shrader was sentenced to four years in a Texas state......
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Jersey Village HS student injures another with knife during fight, CFISD says
School officials said a fight broke out between two students when one grabbed a kitchen knife and caused cuts to the other student's arm.
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Trump photographed with 'Kennedy Center Demolished' sign as venue says closure 'temporary'
President Trump was photographed Wednesday night looking over a placard that appeared to include the words "Kennedy Center DEMOLISHED."
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A few key takeaways from the G20 energy summit in Houston
The Environmental Protection Agency made an announcement, but was anything discussed that could ease prices at the pump? Source
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'I feel kidnapped': Latino immigrants say they're in legal limbo after being deported to country in Africa
Roughly 25,000 people have been deported to so-called third countries during the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown, according to Human Rights First....
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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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American Girl announces 2027 Girl of the Year from Wisconsin
American Girl has announced its 2027 Girl of the Year doll — and she's the first one from Wisconsin.
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'Endangered' missing man found safe
A man has been found safe after going missing in west Houston earlier this week.
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Harris County commissioners pass property tax rate increase
Harris County commissioners will make their final vote on Thursday to decide on the proposed property tax rate increases.
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Federal government paid employees $9.5 billion not to work in 2025: Report
The federal workforce shrunk by roughly 216,000 workers in 2025, according to federal data.
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Texas City PD announces changes after 2 employees accused of misusing license plate readers
The changes follow disciplinary action against one employee and an investigation into another, a sergeant, for possible misuse.
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Houston veterans’ organization rolls out voter outreach initiative
Combined Arms’ Civic After Service initiative particularly hopes to reach immigrant veterans who are preparing to vote for the first time. The initiative is launching Sept. 17 to coincide with Constitution Day and Citizenship Day....
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Watch: Man breaks free from handcuffs, punches deputy in Ohio courthouse escape
An Ohio man being transported from a courthouse to prison made a dramatic attempt to escape after breaking free from his restraints and assaulting deputies....
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3 arrested, 1 on the run after morning search following apparent car break-in investigation: Pct. 1
Officials said the DPS helicopter and other agencies conducted an early-morning search near Yale Street just after 6 a.m. on Wednesday.