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Texas man charged with murder onboard MSC cruise ship, said he 'snapped' during dispute
Federal charges have been filed against a Texas man allegedly involved in a murder onboard an MSC Seascape cruise ship that departed out of Galveston.
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El Niño and the Texas winter forecast
I’ve received a lot of questions about this upcoming winter and how this incredibly strong El Niño will affect it. In today’s article I’m going to give an overview of what El Niño is and how it typically affects the United States winter and Texas specifically. Tomorrow I’m going to focus on impac...
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Houston Mayor Whitmire opposes effort to enshrine HPD-ICE executive order as an ordinance
Whitmire ordered the police department to sharply reduce interaction with ICE, but his office raised concerns about the legality of codifying the measure as city law — and the city attorney signaled the effort may not survive legal review....
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‘I’m in my zone’: Galveston’s Lone Star Rally draws 500,000 with 185 arrests reported across county
The Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, alongside nine local and state law enforcement partners, reported 185 total arrests around the county during the rally.
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Battered and bruised by the election, Texas Republicans reckon with a blue Texas
Across the state, Republicans were processing a staggering defeat. They expressed fear, but said they’ll pray for the winners and begin to rebuild the party....
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Dan Patrick backs stripping powers from incoming Democratic lieutenant governor
Outgoing Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick says he supports Republican state senators changing the rules to strip powers from his Democratic successor after losing his reelection bid by nearly 600,000 votes....
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Man charged with murder after woman found dead aboard cruise ship that returned to Galveston, FBI says
A man has been charged with murder after investigators say he admitted to beating and choking a woman aboard a cruise ship that returned to Galveston on Monday, according to federal court documents. Jason Leon Watford is accused of killing the woman Sunday evening aboard the MSC ...
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Houston’s first-date ideas that need no dinner reservations
Most first dates follow the same script. Someone picks a restaurant, both people dress up, and the next two hours revolve around appetizers, small talk, and who reaches for the check. That routine rarely shows who a person really is. A shared experience does. Watch how your date ...
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Terrance’s Take: Will Prairie View A&M have November to remember?
Prairie View A&M coach Tremaine Jackson tends to have a lot to say about a lot of things as it pertains to SWAC football and his program. But in all of his prolific orations like “everybody has a plan until they get punched,” what you won’t hear the second-year Panthers coach eve...
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Houston Links celebrate 75 years of social impact
For 75 years, the Houston (TX) Chapter of The Links, Incorporated, has helped strengthen Greater Houston through friendship, community service, advocacy, and a commitment to improving lives. Chartered in March 1951, the historic chapter is celebrating three-quarters of a century ...
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Willie D on Houston legacy, turning 60
Willie D was 5 years old the first time he saw someone killed. That was Fifth Ward, the Houston neighborhood where William James Dennis grew up and where his toughness was built. More than five decades later, the Geto Boys rapper turned 60 on Nov. 1. He will celebrate the milesto...
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Houston’s Veterans Day parade returns Wednesday: Here’s the route, schedule and road closures
The City of Houston is preparing to honor military veterans Wednesday, Nov. 11, with its annual “Houston Salutes American Heroes” Veterans Day celebration, featuring a ceremony at City Hall followed by a parade through downtown. The event is free and open to the public, with loca...
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FBI Houston investigate possible murder aboard MSC Seascape cruise out of Galveston
A suspected homicide onboard an MSC cruise ship caused the boat to turn back to Galveston after previously departing.
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Election’s effect on health care (Nov. 10, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: We consider how last week's election results could affect health care and reproductive rights in Texas. And we discuss racial representation on the stage and screen....
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Texas bill would restrict Flock cameras, prohibit sharing license plate data with federal agencies
Texas lawmakers could soon consider sweeping restrictions on Flock cameras and other automated license plate readers, including a prohibition on sharing collected information with federal agencies. House Bill 763 , filed Monday by state Rep. Mary González, D-Clint, would limit ho...