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15-year-old teen dies following shooting near Spring ISD's Westfield High School
igating after a teen was shot and died near Spring ISD’s Westfield High School on Tuesday afternoon, officials say.
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Former Texas DPS trooper sentenced to 10 years in prison after FBI finds chats with minors
A former Texas state trooper has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison after an FBI undercover operation caught him attempting to entice someone he believed to be a 12-year-old girl into sexual activity....
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U.S. Senate, Texas Railroad Commission races remain tight less than month before early voting, TSU poll finds
A second poll, from Texas 2036, shows a large fraction of voters remain undecided, while many intend to split their tickets.
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League City will consider citizen-led committee to oversee Flock camera use
The move comes amid privacy concerns and growing public mistrust of Flock cameras nationwide. The oversight committee would review audit reports of the Flock system, consider public concerns and make recommendations about privacy protections and data security....
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Texas set to execute second man convicted in 2005 South Texas triple murder
Ker'Sean Olajuwa Ramey is scheduled to die Wednesday, one week after the state executed his co-defendant for the same killings.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 22, 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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Austin man shot by ICE will not face immediate deportation, judge rules
The 28-year-old man who was shot in the back by an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer in Austin on Sunday has still not received adequate medical care, his lawyer Kate Lincoln-Goldfinch said on Instagram....
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2 Willis High School students taken into custody after 'bomb' statements
Just a day after a gun was found at Willis High School, officials say two students were taken into custody on Tuesday for making comments about having a bomb....
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Hello Houston (September 22, 2026)
Today: We discuss the current state and future of public radio with NPR President and CEO, Katherine Maher, talk with newly crowned Miss America, Regan Hutsell, break down the latest news concerning AI, and more. Plus, this week’s Five Simple Questions....
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‘Looksmaxxing’ influencer ‘Clavicular’ charged with rape in Massachusetts
Social media influencer "Clavicular" has been charged in Massachusetts with allegedly raping a 17-year-old girl.
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NPR CEO Katherine Maher: ‘We stand in solidarity with the free press’
NPR has suspended airing pool audio from the White House in the wake of President Trump’s banishing of CNN, MSNow, and Politico. The trio of news organizations are suing to overturn the ban....
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First day of fall brings a few storms for Tuesday, no relief from the late summer heat in sight
Tuesday: Another round of scattered showers and storms are possible Tuesday afternoon. Heavy rain, lightning, gusty winds, and small hail are the main threats with the strongest activity. Severe weather is not anticipated. Storms should wind down around sundown, similar to Monday...
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Two students taken into custody over bomb comments at Willis High School, day after gun found on campus
Two students at Willis High School were taken into custody Tuesday morning after making statements about having a bomb, according to school officials, as the campus began implementing heightened security measures following a string of gun-related incidents. The latest incident co...
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Bo French leads Railroad Commission race despite drop in favorability, poll shows
Republican railroad commission candidate Bo French is seeing his favorability among Texas voters drop amid his controversial social media posts.