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Magnitude 5.0 earthquake rocks Texas Panhandle
An earthquake rocked the Texas Panhandle on Thursday morning.
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Friendswood apartment shooting: 17-year-old charged with murder
A teen has been arrested for allegedly shooting and killing a woman at an apartment in Friendswood.
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Immigrants of three faiths in Frisco seek a place to worship — and face unprecedented hostility
Frisco is getting a new mosque, Hindu temple and Jain temple — and many immigrants say that's led to new hostility from some of their neighbors.
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Man's body found in Brazoria County house fire debris, officials say
Fire officials said there were two other people living at the home, and they are being interviewed. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
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Is Broadway broken? Rising costs, celebrity casting and early closures fuel debate
The surprise closure of "Cats: The Jellicle Ball" has reignited a growing debate about the future of Broadway, with producers, performers and theater insiders questioning whether soaring costs are making it harder for new and innovative shows to survive....
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My hometown of Crystal City flooded. Here’s what I hope you know about us
A KERA News reporter heads south to Crystal City in Zavala County to check in on her community.
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Galveston at center of new CDC study on resurgence of flea-borne typhus
Infected fleas can be carried by rats, opossums, cats and dogs. Experts say the disease is commonly found in stray cats, but domestic cats can carry it, too, which is why they recommend flea prevention in pets....
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Raccoon gives birth inside San Francisco apartment wall, breaks into bedroom
A mother raccoon stayed nearly two months in the wall of SF apartment, giving birth and breaking into tenants' bedroom before falling to her death.
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Explosive device found during search warrant in southeast Houston, authorities say
Pct. 1 Constable Alan Rosen said authorities were conducting a search warrant at a home when detectives found what appears to be an explosive device.
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Texas’ longstanding 'Robin Hood' school finance system will face a new legal challenge
Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue....
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SpaceX readies for another attempt at 13th Starship test flight in Texas
The company attempted to launch last week, but that attempt was scratched after several engines failed to start prior to the countdown reaching zero, according to Elon Musk....
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More than 1 million people participated in World Cup events in Houston
That includes more than 480,000 fans who attended the seven matches in Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the city’s World Cup host committee. The majority of those ticket buyers came from outside Houston, and nearly half of them came from other countries....
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Houston bomb squad responds to possible explosive device at house on Gilpin
A bomb squad is responding to a southeast Houston home where a possible explosive device was found on Thursday morning, officials say.
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Today on Texas Standard: Texas cities reconsider Flock license plate cameras
Cities across Texas and the country are rethinking contracts with Flock Safety as concerns grow over how their cameras collect, store and share license plate data. While some communities are seeking stricter safeguards, some residents in Houston have taken more direct action by.....
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How predominantly Black areas in 6 states have been split up by redistricting
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states....
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Buc-ee's reveals managers can earn up to $275K without college degree
Popular gas station chain Buc-ee's has sparked an online debate after displaying signs advertising employee pay, including salaries of up to $275,000 a year for some store managers without a college degree....
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Man who pleaded guilty to killing top Minnesota Democratic lawmaker and her husband to be sentenced
The Minnesota man who pleaded guilty to killing a top Democratic lawmaker and her husband is set to be sentenced in federal court Thursday.
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Washington Avenue tattoo shop says months of harassment escalated when brick shattered front door
A Washington Avenue business says months of ongoing problems reached a dangerous turning point this week after a brick thrown during a confrontation shattered the front door of the shop....
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Community meeting held in Houston's East End following deadly ICE shooting
A community meeting on immigration enforcement was held Wednesday night in Houston's East End following the ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo....
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'Bucket filled with organs' found during search of funeral home
Mary Miller's home has been a place where she can feel close to her two late sons, but now she said it's clouded with suspicion.
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Malfunctioning railroad crossing signals in east Houston raise safety concerns
Residents told ABC13 the false activations happen frequently, leading some drivers and pedestrians to ignore the warnings and cross the tracks despite the active signals....
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Serial rape suspect arrested 29 years after first crime, police say
Houston police have arrested a 62-year-old Atascocita man after linking him to four rapes spanning multiple decades.
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Harris Co. judge repeatedly ended woman's probation 'unsatisfactorily' before new theft charge, records show
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat....
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1.5 million eggs sold at Kroger, Brookshire and smaller stores recalled
Salmonella fears spurred the recall of over 1.5 million eggs that were sold in multiple states under several different brand names.
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3 people hospitalized after vehicle flew off Southwest Freeway NB near Beltway 8, authorities say
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
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Houston crash: Vehicle falls from HOV lane onto Southwest Freeway, roadway closed
IH-69 Southwest Freeway northbound at Beltway 8 West will be closed for several hours after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening.
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Ex-Magnolia Independent School District teacher Jason Maldonado charged with improper relationship between educator, student in Texas
Ex-Magnolia Independent School District teacher Jason Maldonado was charged with having an improper relationship between an educator and a student in Texas....
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Mathew Knowles brings the story of Destiny's Child to Houston
The Destiny’s Child: Iconic Reimagined Tribute transforms the group’s biggest hits into a beautiful candlelight performance by a live string quintet, while Knowles shares behind-the-scenes stories and memories from the group’s incredible journey....
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Houston leaders declare 2026 World Cup a triumph, cite $500M legacy and future bid ambitions
City and host committee leaders declared Houston’s role in the 2026 FIFA World Cup an overwhelming success, drawing over 1.1 million total participants and half a million out-of-town visitors across seven matches and a top-rated Fan Fest in East Downtown....
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Ed Begley Jr. and daughter take stage for charity event benefitting the Michael J. Fox Foundation
"I've admired my dad not just as my father, but as a person and an artist my whole life." ❤️ Hayden Begley is joining her father, Ed Begley Jr., in "Proof," a production in which "100 percent of the proceeds" supports Parkinson's research. Read all about their special......
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CVS offers new pharmacy option for pet owners
CVS Pharmacy is expanding into pet health care by allowing customers to fill common prescriptions for dogs and cats at roughly 9,000 locations nationwide....
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Rice University's Baker Institute compared employee compensation across Texas' largest cities
Rice University's Baker Institute for Public Policy took a deep dive into the compensation city employees earn in Texas' largest cities.
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Midlife TV binging linked to smaller brain structures, especially in men
The study found that the key parts of the brains of people who told researchers they watched TV "very often" during their midlife years were found to have smaller structures....