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Hello Houston (September 28, 2026)
Today: We break down the latest in Texas politics ahead of the midterm elections, sociologist Harel Shapira talks about his new book “Basic Pistol,” and we discuss a new study that looks at how proximity to food influences our eating habits....
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Missing Harris County juvenile found safe after investigators uncover alleged trafficking scheme
A missing juvenile was found safe and reunited with family after detectives with the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office followed leads to a second north Harris County location, authorities said.The child’s recovery came one day after investigators began looking into a......
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Missing girl rescued from suspected trafficking operation in north Harris County
Officials say Lowe posted the missing child online for trafficking purposes.
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Father killed, daughter critically injured in shooting in east Harris County, deputies say
Deputies said the victims were found with gunshot wounds. SkyEye13 flew over the scene and captured footage of crime tape strung up in front of several mobile homes along the road....
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New Harris County billboards urge voters to make a plan for November election
If you’re driving in Harris County, you may see a new reminder about the November election: “Plan. Check. Vote.”Thirteen billboards carrying that message are going up across the county as part of a voter education campaign unveiled Monday by Harris County Clerk Teneshia......
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Man found shot dead in alley behind illegal game room in northwest Harris County, deputies say
A man was found shot dead in an alleyway behind what deputies described as an illegal game room in northwest Harris County, according to the sheriff's office....
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Father killed, daughter critically injured in Baytown shooting, Harris County deputies say
A father is dead and his 19-year-old daughter is in critical condition after a shooting in Baytown, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez confirmed with KPRC 2.Deputies were called around 5:47 a.m. to the 5400 block of North Redell Road near Baytown. When they arrived, they found......
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Houston Astros rebound from 11 games under .500 and win AL West despite finishing 81-81
The Houston Astros have clinched the AL West title for the fifth time in six years.
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Man found dead in Houston roadway; deputies investigating cause of death
Harris County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating after a man was found dead in the roadway in west Houston late Sunday night.Deputies were dispatched around 10:42 p.m. Sunday to the 1700 block of Greenhouse Road for a reported vehicle and pedestrian incident. When the first......
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Man shot and killed in northwest Harris County, HCSO investigating
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a fatal shooting on Veterans Memorial Drive Sunday night.Deputies got to the scene near W Richey Road around 7 p.m. and found a man with gunshot wounds. The man died at the scene.Homicide detectives and crime scene......
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Harris County Sheriff’s Office quotes ENOUGH $121,000 for Flock records as Hidalgo plans Oct. 15 meeting
A request by ENOUGH for records about Harris County’s use of Flock Safety license plate cameras came with a price tag of more than $121,602 a figure that has raised questions about how much information is contained in the county’s Flock-related records and how difficult it is......
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Former Klein ISD athletic coordinator arrested, accused of child sexual abuse: Court records
According to court records, the suspect allegedly had a sexual relationship with an underage student while he was employed at Tomball ISD in 2018 and 2019....