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Bruce Davis, ex-Charles Manson follower who was repeatedly denied parole, dies, authorities say
Bruce Davis, a former follower of cult leader Charles Manson convicted of slayings more than a half-century ago, has died while incarcerated.
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As ICE deports service members' families, the Pentagon turns to immigrant communities to fill military ranks
The Pentagon is recruiting from the immigrant community, including legal permanent residents, or green-card holders, at a rapidly growing pace.
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Fort Bend ISD leaders to vote on new tax rate for property owners within district, agenda reveals
According to the agenda, the Fort Bend ISD board will discuss adopting a tax rate of 99 cents per $100 of property valuation.
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Bruce Davis, Charles Manson family cult follower, dies at 83
Bruce Davis, a convicted Manson Family killer, has died at 83 in a California prison, decades after the infamous 1969 murders.
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Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale 2026: Everything you need to know to shop now
Here's everything you need to know about the Nintendo Customer Appreciation sale.
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Lake Jackson resident wins nearly $27 million in Lotto Texas jackpot
A Lake Jackson resident is became a millionaire overnight after matching every winning number in an August Lotto Texas drawing, winning nearly $27 million!...
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Before Tijuana, there was El Paso: The Texas operation behind Mexico's new anti-drone strategy
Mexico has deployed 800 soldiers and anti-drone equipment at the U.S.-Mexico border to curb the use of commercial drones by cartels.
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San Jose, California, police officer fired for allegedly sharing Flock camera data with domestic violence suspect
The officer used his personal phone to access the Flock camera system and then provided the location of a vehicle to his cousin.
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Diesel fuel nears $6 in Texas as price hits record high
Diesel fuel prices have hit a record high in Texas as the cost-per-gallon approaches $6.
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OpenAI CEO calls for AI pacing as Trump insists he's not downplaying risk, saying there is a 'SICK conspiracy' against data centers
AI development is "walking a narrow middle path," OpenAI CEO Sam Altman said.
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ExxonMobil releases more than 54,000 pounds of unauthorized air pollution at Baytown refinery
According to an initial report filed with the TCEQ, ExxonMobil says a boiler malfunction led to the air pollution release.
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Tree snaps in half in SW Houston apartment parking lot, landing on at least 3 cars, images show
Crews are working Monday morning to remove a tree that snapped in half in a southwest Houston apartment parking lot.
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Officials say 4 people were hospitalized after a crane collapsed at a Miami construction site
Video and images from the scene show what appeared to be a crane that fell across a white vehicle in Miami.
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Red tide detected at Bolivar Peninsula, Galveston Island; fish kills reported
Texas Parks and Wildlife says water samples collected from Bolivar Peninsula, Crystal Beach and Galveston Island indicated moderate to high concentrations of red tide. Fish kills and respiratory symptoms have been reported....
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'The Excel of the 21st century': Why Tarrant County universities are turning to AI degrees
Texas Wesleyan University and the University of Texas at Arlington both offer AI degrees this fall. Here are where their approaches differ. Source
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Former 'Bachelorette' contestant Zac Clark caught in flood during half marathon
Runners in a half marathon in Paramus, New Jersey got more than they bargained for Sunday morning when heavy flooding turned parts of the course into a race through waist-deep water....
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Forget lunar metropolises: Water limits could cap moon's population, scientists say
"There's been so much talk and enthusiasm about a future in which the moon is a part of our civilization."
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Woman sentenced for waving machete toward FBI agent's vehicle, federal officials say
A woman is heading to federal prison after authorities say she threatened an FBI agent with a machete last year.
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Data centers are driving some conservative Texas voters away from the GOP
A handful of conservative voters in Hood County say they're either voting for Democrats or sitting out the election. Source
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Amazon stops operations with 21 Air after deadly Miami cargo plane crash
The Amazon cargo plane, operated by 21 Air, overran the runway by about 1,300 feet while landing at Miami International Airport on Sept. 6.
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Texas Standard for Sept. 14, 2026: Texas Longhorns take No. 1 ranking after dramatic Ohio State comeback
Texas has climbed to No. 1 in the AP college football poll after rallying from a 20-point fourth-quarter deficit to beat previously top-ranked Ohio State 24-23. The remarkable comeback delivered an early signature win, though the Longhorns still face a difficult conference......
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Alaskan surrogate asks U.S. Supreme Court to intervene in Texas custody battle over baby with heart defect
An Alaskan surrogate has petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court for emergency intervention after a court denied her custody of a newborn with a severe heart defect....
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Crews demolish building on campus of former school that caught fire in July
ABC13 was at the scene on Center Street near Studemont in the Washington Avenue corridor Monday morning, where crews were seen taking apart large chunks of the building....
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Several Texas Republicans condemn Bo French’s racist posts calling Asian students at UT a 'problem'
French, the Republican nominee for a statewide position regulating Texas’ oil and gas industry, posted a photo of University of Texas students, while decrying “foreigners” displacing Americans. Source...
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New warnings about the risks of AI to humanity revive a long-running debate
New warnings from within the AI industry have revived a long-running debate over whether advanced AI could escape human control and ultimately threaten humanity's survival, and whether the companies developing the technology are doing enough to prevent such a scenario....
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House speaker says $5,000 'Trump Dividend' needs congressional approval
President Donald Trump’s pledge to send $5,000 to every American adult if Republicans keep control of Congress would require lawmakers’ approval, House Speaker Mike Johnson said Sunday....
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Houston Dash fire coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore
The Houston Dash have fired coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore. The team announced Sunday that Jaime Frias will be the Dash’s interim head coach for the rest of the season....
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Cheese sold at Whole Foods in several states recalled due to allergy risk of undeclared ingredient
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a recall for Fromagerie Coop de Mean Cabricharme cheese sold at Whole Foods Markets in several states due to an undeclared ingredient that poses an allergy risk....
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Texas health department requests additional funding to support local departments, maintain programs
The Texas Department of State Health Services is requesting $230 million in additional funding from state lawmakers to support local health departments, maintain critical programs and handle new responsibilities. On Friday, the agency presented its budget request ahead of the......
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Texperts: Houston’s City Seal and Flag
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, explores the history and meaning behind Houston's seal and flag in recognition of the city’s 190th birthday....
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Beijing hits back at Anthropic CEO’s call to curb China's AI development
President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping are expected to discuss AI governance, among other topics, at a meeting planned on Sept. 24.
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Talarico leads Paxton in new Texas Senate poll, but race shifts among older voters
The race for U.S. Senate in Texas is getting national attention as Republican Ken Paxton and Democrat James Talarico continue to campaign across the state. A new AARP poll shows Talarico in a slight lead over Paxton, but Paxton has an advantage over older voters....
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Hayden Panettiere's possible cause of death revealed: report
Hayden Panettiere’s possible cause of death was revealed on Monday, according to a report. The “Nashville" and “Heroes" star died on August 16.
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Hayden Panettiere investigation now cross-country and focused on drugs, sources say
Panettiere, known for her roles in "Heroes," "Nashville" and "Ice Princess," died on Aug. 16.
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Statewide GOP nominee Bo French sparks outrage after targeting UT football fans online
The Republican nominee for the Texas Railroad Commission is facing fierce backlash from within his own party after posting inflammatory remarks on social media about students celebrating a University of Texas football victory....
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Another measles-related death reported in Pennsylvania as outbreak grows
The Pennsylvania Department of Health has reported 676 measles cases in the state.
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Man killed, 3 others hurt after chase ends in crash in NW Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said they received reports of a driver doing donuts in the parking lot before the vehicle took off, lost control, and crashed.
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Houston's anthem (Sept. 14, 2026)
On Monday's show: The Texas Supreme Court has blocked Galveston County from using a new precinct map in the November election. And we consider what words and themes should be included in a Houston anthem....
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Trump says Lindsay Clancy case is a ‘state situation' following attorney's pardon plea
President Donald Trump on Sunday signaled that he would not intervene in the case of Massachusetts mother Lindsay Clancy, who is charged with killing her three young children amid allegations that she suffered from postpartum psychosis....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3407: Who Wrote the Song?
Episode: 3407 In which we forget that John Jacob Niles gave us some of our best-loved music. Today, who wrote the song?
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Person hurt, taken to hospital after shooting in southeast Houston, HPD says
A person was hurt in a shooting in southeast Houston on Sunday afternoon, according to HPD.
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Person dead after 911 caller reports robbery at gunpoint in north Harris County, HCSO says
Deputies said a caller reportedly followed a robbery suspect in north Harris County before the shooting happened. HCSO did not say whether the victim is the 911 caller....
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911 caller killed after chasing robbery suspect in North Houston
A 911 caller reportedly chased down the suspect, then reported that he had been shot.
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Bo French faces backlash over posts criticizing UT student demographics
Texas Railroad Commission Republican nominee Bo French is facing backlash from fellow Republicans after posting social media comments that mischaracterized a photo of celebrating University of Texas football fans as evidence of Americans being displaced by foreigners....
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Man's body dumped at Gulfton apartment complex
A male was pronounced dead at a complex along Renwick Street. A witness at the scene said she called 911 after another person told her about the body.
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Former Houston Oiler says he was victim of car break-in caught on camera
Former Houston Oilers running back Alonzo Highsmith said his rental car was broken into while he was at a restaurant during his visit home.
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Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener
Josh Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining to lift the Buffalo Bills to a 36-31 win over the Houston Texans in the season opener....
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Houston Dash fire coach Fabrice Gautrat and technical director Twila Kilgore
Houston Dash has a 7-12-5 record and is 12th out of 16 teams in the National Women’s Soccer League with six games left in the regular season.
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Alexander Zverev beats Ben Shelton to win the US Open title and extend a drought by American men
Alexander Zverev beat Ben Shelton in four sets in US Open final to win his second major title.
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Disney Jr., ESPN and ABC7 host free 'Take Back Sports' event for kids in Oakland
Ira Jinkins Park hosted a free sports event for young children, organized as part of a national initiative by ESPN, Disney Jr., and "Every Kid Sports."...
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Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked ‘U.S. Citizen’ box
Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against 11 residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court ruled that prosecutors must prove defendants knowingly intended to break the law....
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Man arrested, accused in fatal 2025 shooting outside west Harris County bar
Jay Young Jung was killed last summer after two people reportedly shot at his vehicle.
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Arch Manning and Texas made history with late rally to beat Ohio State: How they did it
Arch Manning and Texas looked done. And now they are No. 1.
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Trump downplays the need to check AI development and says he doesn't want to cede edge to China
President Donald Trump is playing down the need for his administration to check the development of artificial intelligence.
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Man with violent criminal history accused in stabbing spree that left 4 dead
A manhunt has ended in Louisiana after a man with a violent criminal history was arrested for an alleged stabbing spree that left four people dead and a child critically injured....
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Celine Dion completes her first full concert in 6 years after overcoming rare illness
Celine Dion has returned to the stage in Nanterre, France, performing her first full concert in over six years.
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Wisconsin congressman swims to safety after plane makes emergency landing in a lake
A Republican congressman said he had to swim to safety after a plane he was traveling in made an emergency landing in a lake late Saturday.
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Man charged with murder in 2025 shooting outside NW Harris County bar near Highway 6: Records
According to officials, there was a fight outside the bar near Highway 6 before the victim was shot and killed while driving away in a vehicle.
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Harris County man convicted of child abuse; family warns more victims may be out there
A Harris County jury has found a man guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, but the victim and her mother are speaking out, warning that there may be additional victims in the community....
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Trump calls on Ukraine to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying attacks are causing a shortage
President Donald Trump called on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to halt strikes on Russian diesel, saying the attacks are causing a fuel shortage....