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Read full article: 🚨 Harris County will become home to nation’s largest flood rescue training facilityHouston will soon be home to the nation’s largest swift-water rescue training facility, a $104 million project transforming 27 acres in Mission Bend into a state-of-the-art hub for first responders and public flood preparedness.
Off-duty Harris County deputy shoots man attempting to get in his vehicle while baby was in child seat
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‘2 lanes, twice the Headache’: Houston drivers brace for I-10 White Oak Bayou Project
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Overturned semi-truck blocks Eastex Freeway entrance ramp at 610 North Loop
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Off-duty Harris County deputy shoots man attempting to get in his vehicle while baby was in child seat
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Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collector’s mother
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Man arrested after video shows him abusing 9-month-old Shepherd in southwest Houston
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Neglected Houston homes pile up as city fails to use key probate resource
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Galveston County Sheriff reaches agreement with state licensing agency
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How Houston Housing Authority deals drain millions from local budgets
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Houston Housing Authority pays $11.4 million for vacant church property with no plan in sight
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Monkey escape in Mississippi gives a glimpse into the secretive world of animal research
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Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.
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Teacher who was shot by 6-year-old student at school testifies she thought she had died
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New Trump administration rule bars student loan relief for public workers tied to 'illegal' activity
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Fort Worth ISD takeover was largely based on STAAR test, despite plans to replace it
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Studying the wrong ancient Roman ruler gets Australian high school seniors out of a history exam
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Texas General Election 2025: The 17 propositions you need to know about
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“Operation Lone Star 2.0”: DPS arresting thousands of undocumented immigrants across Texas to aid Trump’s mass deportation
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After being wrongfully deported, a South Texas man and his family navigate realities of shifting immigration policies
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How a rural Texas sheriff became a poster child for serving Trump’s immigration goals
Read full article: How a rural Texas sheriff became a poster child for serving Trump’s immigration goalsRoy Boyd has also become one of the loudest cheerleaders for partnerships between sheriffs and ICE to offer the federal agency unprecedented access to jails and deputies.
Questions remain unanswered after Palestinian man detained at Bush Airport for more than a week
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Gunman in tactical gear opens fire at Texas Border Facility before being shot to death by agents
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Amid Trump immigration crackdown, Texas reins in border spending and shifts focus to deportations
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Judge convicts Ecuadorian migrant of trespassing on newly formed National Defense Area near El Paso
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Dan Patrick calls for resignation of Alamo Trust president over views on how the Alamo’s history should be told
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LULAC honors ‘Little School of the 400′ for its historic milestones in ESL during Hispanic Heritage Month
Read full article: LULAC honors ‘Little School of the 400′ for its historic milestones in ESL during Hispanic Heritage MonthThe "Little School of the 400," pioneered by the inspiring Isabel Verver in the 1950s, laid the groundwork for English as a Second Language (ESL) programs we see today.
The Houston Filipino Street Festival is back in Sugar Land. Here’s what you need to know.
Read full article: The Houston Filipino Street Festival is back in Sugar Land. Here’s what you need to know.Mark your calendars for the largest Filipino festival in Texas. Find out why it's important to celebrate during Filipino History Month.
Brown, bitter, and stirred: The stories behind New Orleans’ iconic cocktails with cocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce
Read full article: Brown, bitter, and stirred: The stories behind New Orleans’ iconic cocktails with cocktail historian Elizabeth PearceCocktail historian Elizabeth Pearce is back in Studio B to share the fascinating stories behind some of the world’s most iconic drinks, including the Sazerac, Negroni, and Vieux Carré. Known for blending history with hospitality, Elizabeth brings these cocktails to life by connecting them to the people, places, and events that inspired their creation. Plus, we got plenty of fun facts you’ll want to share at your next happy hour.
State Board of Education OKs Texas-heavy social studies plan, setting stage for clash over history lessons
Read full article: State Board of Education OKs Texas-heavy social studies plan, setting stage for clash over history lessonsEducators worry the plan will deemphasize topics like world geography, history and cultures. The board aims to vote on what specific content social studies lessons will include by next summer.
Today in history: The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 left death, devastation in its massive wake
Read full article: Today in history: The Great Galveston Hurricane of 1900 left death, devastation in its massive wakeThe deadliest natural disaster in the history of the United States happened at the turn of the 20th century in Galveston.
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Man arrested after video shows him abusing 9-month-old Shepherd in southwest Houston
Read full article: Man arrested after video shows him abusing 9-month-old Shepherd in southwest HoustonA man was arrested and now facing multiple charges after a video showed him brutally assaulting a 9-month-old Labrador mix, according to constables with Harris County Precinct 1.
🍌 Vote for Houston native Tre Jones to stay on the Texas Tailgaters in the Banana Ball league
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PlayStation sale leaves man dead, another injured in shooting at north Harris County apartment complex
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‘How do you lose a child?’: 5-year-old with autism left outside Atascocita school, found in traffic
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Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several counties
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Parents report delays in Texas child support payments despite state’s new system
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2nd fire in 30 days at abandoned Spring Branch apartment complex sparks safety concerns
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Texas House Dems urge Gov. Greg Abbott to fund state’s SNAP benefits amid government shutdown
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Police activity reported near Baytown Hyatt, Baytown Marina due to self-inflicted injury
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Police seek ‘vehicle of interest’ in Sugar Land road rage shooting
Read full article: Police seek ‘vehicle of interest’ in Sugar Land road rage shootingDetectives in Fort Bend County are searching for a gray 2013–2019 Nissan Sentra with dark-tinted windows, believed to be connected to a fatal road rage shooting in Sugar Land.
Former Turkey Leg Hut owner Lynn Price handed new gun charges amid arson case
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Neglected Houston homes pile up as city fails to use key probate resource
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Celebrate Halloween in Houston: Festivals, costume contests, and kids’ activities
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Houston Fire Department responding to large fire at abandoned apartment building
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Trick-or-treating this Halloween? How to check your neighborhood for sex offenders
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Single mother loses life savings in Houston food truck investment
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Houston City Council approves $16 million ‘superhub’ for homeless despite neighborhood pushback
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Texas General Election 2025: The 17 propositions you need to know about
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Federal workers could face eviction risks as paychecks stall nearly a month into shutdown
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Houston’s viral ‘Brick Lady’ found guilty in $42K GoFundMe theft scheme
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Court weighs whether complaint against expert impacts AJ Armstrong’s murder conviction
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