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Today: We find out how Houston fared as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discuss Galveston County’s new approved precinct map and what residents are saying about it, learn about Moody Gardens’ new animal resident, and more.
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Today: We find out how Houston fared as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, discuss Galveston County’s new approved precinct map and what residents are saying about it, learn about Moody Gardens’ new animal resident, and more.
Mohammad Nazeer Paktiawal, 41, died at Parkland Hospital less than 24 hours after being seized outside his home by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.
HCSO said the mother parked, went inside the gas station, and left the car running with her 1-, 3-, and 10-year-old still inside before the suspect took off.
A Houston man accused of abandoning a puppy in a locked container in Channelview has been arrested after being sought for months, according to the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office.Deontwon Marquise Perry Jr., 21, is charged with misdemeanor cruelty to animals....
Sloan had led the Houston-area university for two decades after first taking on the role in 2006. According to the university, Sloan led the institution through the creation of its first doctoral program in Executive Education Leadership and the founding of the Houston...
A record 10 countries from Africa qualified soccer teams for the expanded field in this year’s FIFA World Cup, with nine advancing to the knockout stage.
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 deputies are investigating a major crash near N. Grand Parkway West and the Tomball Parkway. Authorities say a child was injured in the wreck and was being evaluated by EMS at the scene.According to investigators, the crash may have unfolded...
Deputies found the repairman shot to death after family members said they were worried when he didn't come home from work, according to the sheriff's office.
Two suspected drunk drivers were arrested after, authorities say, they plowed into Harris County Constable Precinct 5 patrol vehicles during a nighttime closure on the westbound Katy Freeway near Westgreen Boulevard.Deputies with Precinct 5’s Toll Road Division were already on...
Immigration rights experts worry that the recent inquiry is the latest sign Trump is interested in transferring unaccompanied minors to the state, where it is easier to quickly deport them.
The Houston Republican served for three decades in Congress, rising to become chair of the powerful House Ways and Means Committee.
In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, explores a new Texas law that creates a single statewide health permit for food trucks.
A suspect was arrested after they allegedly stole a vehicle with children inside in the Aldine-area, according to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
In the coming days, FIFA will tear down and move out of NRG Stadium. Houston’s World Cup host committee is now shifting its focus almost entirely to its FIFA Fan Festival, which runs through the end of the tournament July 19.
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 says deputies arrested 25 suspected drunk drivers during an enhanced Fourth of July holiday weekend DWI enforcement initiative across Precinct 4.According to the constable’s office, the proactive operation was designed to create a strong law...
Three children are safe after a carjacking Monday morning in the Aldine area, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to a call in the 700 block of Aldine Mail Route Road, where investigators learned a woman had gone into a store and left her three...
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) historically has treated military service as a mitigating factor in any enforcement actions. Under the Trump administration, that appears no longer to be the case, according to veterans' advocates.
On Monday's show: We offer listeners a chance to vent their pet peeves about life in our city. And we reflect on how Houston did as a FIFA World Cup host city.
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A 74-year-old woman died and a 2-year-old child was hospitalized after they were pulled from a neighborhood pond in northeast Harris County, authorities said.
A family visit ended in tragedy Sunday evening after a 2-year-old child and a 74-year-old relative died following an apparent drowning in a north Harris County neighborhood pond, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded around 6 p.m. to the 900 block of...
The sheriff's office said a 9-year-old was rushed to the hospital after the child was struck in the arm by celebratory gunfire in east Harris County.
A family gathering in the Channelview area turned frightening overnight after a 9-year-old child was struck by a bullet while outside in the backyard, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies said the incident happened at a home in the 1500 block of Park Drive....
A Fourth of July celebration turned dangerous overnight in northwest Harris County when a home caught fire in the Copperfield subdivision, and investigators say discarded fireworks were to blame.The Cy-Fair Fire Department said crews were called late Saturday to a reported house...
The Cy-Fair Fire Department said that no one was injured in the house fire before advising the public to soak all used fireworks before disposing of the debris.
If your summer survival plan includes staying cool and snacking on something sweet, put this on your calendar: the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office is hosting their annual free watermelon giveaway on Tuesday, July 14, starting at 10 a.m.The event will take place at...
A child was hospitalized in serious condition after a near-drowning in Atascocita, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said deputies responded to the 15808 block of Crystal Terrace Drive, where the child — believed to be about 8 years old — was...
Deputies with Harris County Constable Precinct 4 responded to reports of a shooting in the 1500 block of Ridgebriar Drive, where authorities said two people were injured, including an 8-year-old child. Officials reported the victims’ injuries were not...
Houston’s World Cup host committee and other officials collaborated ahead of the tournament to increase access to the sport for kids across the region, particularly in underserved areas.
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Harris County authorities are on the scene investigating after a child has died after being found unresponsive in a community pool in northwest Harris County.
Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo are champions once again at the Nathan's Famous hot dog eating contest at Coney Island.
A child died after being found unresponsive in an apartment complex pool in northwest Harris County on July 4, authorities said. Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies on scene identified the child as 5 years old.HCSO deputies were called to a life-in-danger situation at the...
The Nathan’s hot dog eating champions retained their crowns Saturday as both Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo continued their impressive, digestive runs at the Nathan’s Famous Fourth of July hot dog eating contest.
Fans in the red jerseys of both teams packed NRG Stadium for Houston’s round-of-16 match won by Morocco. They were welcomed with a heat advisory.
A man is injured after getting shot and crashing into a home in Cypress on Friday morning, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.
Highs soar to the mid to upper 90s with heat index values between 106 and 110. There is a Heat Advisory in Harris County today.
The artwork, made with washable tempera paint, is designed to be visible from the tallest buildings in the Central Business District.
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