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Harris County Rules Alejandro Corona Jr. Death a Homicide After Police Taser
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Cypress Kroger Shooting Leaves Multiple Victims, Suspect Detained

Cypress Kroger Shooting Leaves Multiple Victims, Suspect Detained
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Houston Woman Ends 3-Month Cable Standoff With One TV Call

Houston Woman Ends 3-Month Cable Standoff With One TV Call
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Texas Rangers Called to Probe Fatal Houston ICE Shooting

Texas Rangers Called to Probe Fatal Houston ICE Shooting
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Houston immigration attorney faces scrutiny from former employee amid felony charges

Houston immigration attorney faces scrutiny from former employee amid felony charges

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Survey finds many Houstonians struggling with energy costs
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Survey finds many Houstonians struggling with energy costs

A new University of Houston survey shows that many Houston-area residents are facing rising energy costs, with nearly half reporting difficulty paying utility bills in the past year.

Feds investigate Houston ISD over special education plan
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Feds investigate Houston ISD over special education plan

Federal officials have opened a civil rights investigation into Houston ISD after the district proposed moving some students with disabilities to separate campuses. The plan aims to centralize services, but regulators warn it may violate federal protections against segregation.

Houston police probe suspected murder-suicide involving prominent restaurateur family
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Houston police probe suspected murder-suicide involving prominent restaurateur family

Authorities in Houston are investigating a suspected murder-suicide after a restaurateur allegedly killed his pregnant wife and two young children before taking his life in their River Oaks home.

Texas election results: Brett Ligon wins Senate special election
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Texas election results: Brett Ligon wins Senate special election

Brett Ligon won a Houston-area special election for Texas Senate District 4, and voters also decided a slate of local races in Conroe and Galveston on Saturday.

Houston hits 90s as heat, humidity raise health risks
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Houston hits 90s as heat, humidity raise health risks

Houston recorded its first 90-degree temperatures of the year, prompting health officials to warn about dehydration and heat-related illness as humidity intensifies.

Bridging the gap in veteran support
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Bridging the gap in veteran support

A Texas-based nonprofit is reshaping how veterans access support by combining a live, nationwide resource network with rapid-response aid programs, highlighting the ongoing gaps many veterans face when seeking basic services.

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Pasture Mealybug Hits 70 Texas Counties, Threatening Harris County Hay Supply
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Pasture Mealybug Hits 70 Texas Counties, Threatening Harris County Hay Supply

A destructive invasive insect has reached 70 Texas counties, putting pressure on hay producers who supply Greater Houston's livestock and equestrian operations.

Texas AG Probes LinkedIn Over Fake Job Listings Hurting Houston Workers
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Texas AG Probes LinkedIn Over Fake Job Listings Hurting Houston Workers

Texas is investigating LinkedIn over alleged 'ghost job' listings. Houston-area job seekers may be wasting time applying to positions that don't exist.

Black Maternal Mental Health Week Spotlights Houston's Postpartum Care Gaps
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Black Maternal Mental Health Week Spotlights Houston's Postpartum Care Gaps

A national awareness week July 19-25 puts pressure on Houston-area providers to address higher rates of postpartum depression among Black mothers.

Congressional Field Hearing Set in Houston Over ICE Shooting Death
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Congressional Field Hearing Set in Houston Over ICE Shooting Death

A federal field hearing is coming to Houston to examine the ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, FOX 26 reports.

Teen Shot in Montrose Left in Critical Condition Monday Night
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Teen Shot in Montrose Left in Critical Condition Monday Night

A 16-year-old was found shot and in critical condition in Houston's Montrose neighborhood Monday night, according to FOX 26 Houston.

Montgomery County Neighborhood Flooding Cuts Off Residents During Storm Season
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Montgomery County Neighborhood Flooding Cuts Off Residents During Storm Season

Homeowners in a Montgomery County subdivision are stranded by recurring floodwaters, raising alarms as Greater Houston enters peak hurricane season.

Harris County Seeks Funds to Probe July 7 ICE Shooting Death
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Harris County Seeks Funds to Probe July 7 ICE Shooting Death

Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis wants county money for an outside probe into the July 7 ICE shooting that killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo.

Harris County DA Demands Answers After ICE Fatally Shoots Houston Man
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Harris County DA Demands Answers After ICE Fatally Shoots Houston Man

Harris County DA Sean Teare is pushing for a full investigation after a federal ICE agent shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on Canal Street.

Harris County Worker Dies After Falling Into Construction Shaft
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Harris County Worker Dies After Falling Into Construction Shaft

A worker died Sunday near Sheldon after falling into a deep shaft at a construction site, the Harris County Sheriff's Office is investigating.

Houston Rapper Judy World Killed; Suspect Faces Manslaughter Charge
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Houston Rapper Judy World Killed; Suspect Faces Manslaughter Charge

A suspect has been charged in the stabbing death of Houston rapper Judy World, a loss felt across the city's music community.

Two Dead in Eastex Freeway Crash, HPD Investigating Sunday Night
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Two Dead in Eastex Freeway Crash, HPD Investigating Sunday Night

A fatal two-vehicle crash on the Eastex Freeway killed two people Sunday night, with HPD closing southbound lanes for an extended investigation.

Southeast Houston Man Killed by Girlfriend's Mother's Fiancé After Saturday Figh
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Southeast Houston Man Killed by Girlfriend's Mother's Fiancé After Saturday Figh

A man was fatally shot Saturday night in southeast Houston after a fight involving his girlfriend's mother's fiancé, according to investigators.

Double Homicide in Southeast Houston Leaves Suspect at Large
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Double Homicide in Southeast Houston Leaves Suspect at Large

Two people were found shot dead inside a southeast Houston home Sunday morning. Police are searching for a suspect.

Two Killed in Southeast Houston Home Sunday; Suspect at Large
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Two Killed in Southeast Houston Home Sunday; Suspect at Large

Houston police are searching for a suspect after two people were found dead inside a southeast Houston residence early Sunday morning.

Vigil Mourns Lorenzo Salgado Araujo After Fatal ICE Shooting
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Vigil Mourns Lorenzo Salgado Araujo After Fatal ICE Shooting

Houston community members gathered Friday for a candlelight vigil honoring Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, fatally shot Tuesday during an ICE enforcement operation.

CDC Investigates Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Now in 31 States
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CDC Investigates Cyclosporiasis Outbreak Now in 31 States

A parasitic intestinal illness has spread to at least 31 states. Harris County health officials urge Houston residents to stay alert.

Astros Host Rangers in Three-Game Texas Showdown This Weekend
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Astros Host Rangers in Three-Game Texas Showdown This Weekend

Houston's Astros face the Rangers in a three-game series this weekend at Minute Maid Park, reigniting one of baseball's sharpest in-state rivalries.

Pasadena Police Sergeant Quits Amid Probe Over Surveillance Camera Misuse
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Pasadena Police Sergeant Quits Amid Probe Over Surveillance Camera Misuse

A Pasadena police sergeant resigned Thursday while under internal investigation for allegedly using department surveillance tech to track a fellow officer.

Whitmire Calls ICE 'Out of Control' After Fatal Tuesday Shooting
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Whitmire Calls ICE 'Out of Control' After Fatal Tuesday Shooting

Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County DA Sean Teare are pushing for an independent probe after a deadly ICE-involved shooting this week.

Houston Named Among U.S. Cities Hardest Hit by Rental Scams
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Houston Named Among U.S. Cities Hardest Hit by Rental Scams

Houston ranks among the U.S. cities most targeted by fraudulent rental listings. Here is what renters need to know before signing a lease.

Six Texas-Tied Players Head to MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia
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Six Texas-Tied Players Head to MLB All-Star Weekend in Philadelphia

Houston baseball fans have reason to watch the 2026 MLB All-Star Weekend closely, with six players connected to Texas teams set to appear.

Lamar CISD Opens CTE Workforce Center Near Greater Houston Next Month
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Lamar CISD Opens CTE Workforce Center Near Greater Houston Next Month

A new career and technical training facility in Rosenberg, set to open in August, expands workforce pipelines for Greater Houston's booming job market.

Costco Faces Lawsuit Over Heavy Metals Found in Protein Powder
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Costco Faces Lawsuit Over Heavy Metals Found in Protein Powder

A class action suit targets Costco over alleged lead, arsenic, and cadmium in a protein powder it sells — a concern for Houston-area shoppers.

Fort Bend County Leadership Dispute Threatens Regional Budget Stability
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Fort Bend County Leadership Dispute Threatens Regional Budget Stability

A legal fight over Fort Bend County's interim judge is stalling budget work — and Greater Houston commuters and businesses could feel the fallout.

Family of man killed by ICE agent seeks answers after shooting
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Family of man killed by ICE agent seeks answers after shooting

Surveillance footage and expert analysis have raised fresh questions about the ICE shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Harris County.

No Body Camera Footage Exists From Fatal ICE Shooting in Houston
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No Body Camera Footage Exists From Fatal ICE Shooting in Houston

ICE agents who fatally shot a man in Houston's East End on July 7 were not wearing body cameras, DHS confirmed Wednesday.

ICE Encounter Rights: Houston Attorney Explains What To Do
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ICE Encounter Rights: Houston Attorney Explains What To Do

After a fatal ICE shooting raised urgent questions, a Houston immigration attorney outlines the legal rights residents have during federal agent stops.

Houston Has Free Weekend Events July 10-12 for Families
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Houston Has Free Weekend Events July 10-12 for Families

Houston-area families can skip the summer heat bills this weekend — free events are lined up across the city July 10-12.

Mexico's President Addresses Fatal Houston ICE Shooting Wednesday
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Mexico's President Addresses Fatal Houston ICE Shooting Wednesday

A deadly ICE shooting in Houston drew an international response Wednesday, as Mexico's president publicly addressed the incident.

Byron Canady's Third Ward Comics Shop Rallies Houston Black Fandom for DreamCon
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Byron Canady's Third Ward Comics Shop Rallies Houston Black Fandom for DreamCon

Gulf Coast Cosmos Comics in Houston's Third Ward is hosting Geek Meet events and artist signings ahead of DreamCon 2026, centering Black fans and creators.

Harris County DA Seeks Witnesses in Fatal East Houston ICE Shooting
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Harris County DA Seeks Witnesses in Fatal East Houston ICE Shooting

Harris County's top prosecutor is calling on witnesses to come forward after an ICE agent fatally shot Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in east Houston Tuesday.

Duke MBA Student With Leukemia Needs Stem Cell Donor, Minority Match Rates Low
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Duke MBA Student With Leukemia Needs Stem Cell Donor, Minority Match Rates Low

A Duke MBA student's leukemia diagnosis spotlights a critical shortage of stem cell donors from minority backgrounds — a gap Houston's diverse population could help close.

Houston Health Department Reports 16 Cyclosporiasis Cases Citywide
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Houston Health Department Reports 16 Cyclosporiasis Cases Citywide

Houston officials have confirmed 16 cyclosporiasis infections across the city. Here's what Harris County residents need to know.

Houston Man Jailed After Terroristic Threat Standoff in Heights
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Houston Man Jailed After Terroristic Threat Standoff in Heights

A 33-year-old Houston man was booked into Harris County Jail Tuesday after a standoff at a Heights apartment complex, police say.

ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston
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ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston

Family and community advocates held a press conference demanding answers after a U.S. ICE officer shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston.

ICE Arrests Surge Amid Houston Shooting Death Investigation
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ICE Arrests Surge Amid Houston Shooting Death Investigation

Federal immigration arrests are climbing nationwide as Houston grapples with questions surrounding a fatal ICE shooting involving a local man.

YMCA, Reliant Give 320 Houston Kids Free Drowning-Prevention Lessons
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YMCA, Reliant Give 320 Houston Kids Free Drowning-Prevention Lessons

A partnership between the YMCA of Greater Houston and Reliant brings no-cost water safety training to 320 children in underserved Harris County communities this summer.

Eastex Freeway Fatal Crash Kills One Near Humble Wednesday
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Eastex Freeway Fatal Crash Kills One Near Humble Wednesday

A single-vehicle crash on the Eastex Freeway in Humble killed one person early Wednesday after a car struck a utility pole and burned.

ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Houston Man in Magnolia Park
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ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Houston Man in Magnolia Park

An ICE enforcement operation in Houston's Magnolia Park neighborhood ended in the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, drawing calls for accountability.

ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Man Near Canal Street in Houston
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ICE Officer Fatally Shoots Man Near Canal Street in Houston

A man died Tuesday after an ICE officer opened fire near Canal Street and Wayside Drive in Houston, raising questions across Harris County.

Bush Intercontinental Ground Stop Cleared After Tuesday Thunderstorms
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Bush Intercontinental Ground Stop Cleared After Tuesday Thunderstorms

A weather-related ground stop at Bush Intercontinental Airport was lifted Tuesday evening after thunderstorms moved through the Houston area.

Houston Doctors Warn Summer Heat Demands Serious Sunscreen Habits
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Houston Doctors Warn Summer Heat Demands Serious Sunscreen Habits

With Houston's brutal July heat, dermatologists say most residents aren't applying sunscreen correctly — or often enough.

Two Drown in Spring Pond, Shaking Harris County Neighborhood
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Two Drown in Spring Pond, Shaking Harris County Neighborhood

A toddler and an elderly relative died Sunday in a Spring subdivision pond, prompting neighbors to attempt a desperate rescue.

Houston-Area Drowning Deaths Climb as Summer Pool Season Peaks
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Houston-Area Drowning Deaths Climb as Summer Pool Season Peaks

Water safety experts are urging Harris County families to act now as drowning fatalities increase across the Greater Houston area this summer.

Fort Bend Child Abuse Case Puts Harris County Reporting Hotlines in Focus
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Fort Bend Child Abuse Case Puts Harris County Reporting Hotlines in Focus

A Fort Bend County girl's 911 call spotlights how quickly child abuse reports can determine life or death outcomes across Greater Houston.

Harris County Man Arrested After Puppy Found in Locked Trunk
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Harris County Man Arrested After Puppy Found in Locked Trunk

A Harris County man faces charges after a puppy was discovered abandoned in a locked car trunk in a Channelview field, authorities confirmed Sunday.

Fort Bend County Judge Sues County Attorney Over Disputed Appointment
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Fort Bend County Judge Sues County Attorney Over Disputed Appointment

Fort Bend County Judge Daniel Wong filed suit Sunday against County Attorney Bridgette Smith-Lawson, seeking court clarification on his judicial appointment amid a government dispute.

Harris County Heat Index Could Hit 108 Degrees Sunday Afternoon
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Harris County Heat Index Could Hit 108 Degrees Sunday Afternoon

Dangerous heat is building across Houston Sunday, with feels-like temperatures potentially topping 108°F by midday in urban areas.

Northwest Houston Laundromat Evacuated After Vehicle Fire Spreads
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Northwest Houston Laundromat Evacuated After Vehicle Fire Spreads

A vehicle fire jumped to a northwest Houston laundromat Sunday night, sending customers outside as smoke filled the building.

South Houston Fireworks Dispute Turns Violent, Two Shot July 4
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South Houston Fireworks Dispute Turns Violent, Two Shot July 4

A Fourth of July fireworks dispute in South Houston escalated into a shooting Saturday, leaving two people injured, police say.

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