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After a hearing Monday in Italy, the Italian court considering whether to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley is still not satisfied with information it has received from the U.S. government and Harris County prosecutors about the punishment Gilley faces if....
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A Westfield High School staff member has been placed on administrative leave after allegations of off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD.
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A lawyer with the Harris County Public Defender's Office was arrested and charged for allegedly breaking into a home, hitting her ex-boyfriend with a hammer, and biting him....
government
A 76-year-old West Harris County woman says she was left frustrated after a nearly $11,000 furniture purchase from La-Z-Boy did not fit in her living room the way she was told it would.Bobbie Leas purchased the furniture from the La-Z-Boy location off the Katy Freeway in......
government
Harris County is extending its $20-an-hour living wage standard to 222 employees at the Harris Center who provide mental health and disability services to residents across the region.Commissioners Court approved the wage increase Tuesday.The Harris Center employees are not......
safety
Firefighters with the Little York Fire Department responded to a sidewalk near Heritage Elementary School after reports that a puppy was stuck underground.Crews quickly rescued the puppy, but then discovered additional puppies under the sidewalk. Two officers with Harris County.....
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A home can represent decades of work. It can provide stability, hold a family’s memories and become something parents and grandparents hope to pass down.For Keata Wade’s family, that home sits on Teton Street. Her grandmother bought it intending for it to remain in the family.......
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A Houston man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison after pleading guilty to animal cruelty in a case involving an emaciated puppy that was hung by its neck, according to Harris County Constable Precinct 1.Carrick Green, 44, was arrested in 2025 after deputies said he hung......
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A Westfield High School staff member has been removed from campus and placed on administrative leave following allegations involving off-campus conduct, according to Spring ISD.The district said it recently received information about the alleged conduct and took action to remove....
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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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Today: We discuss how President Trump’s pick to lead the FDA could impact women’s health, talk with three-time Olympian and gold medalist Dominique Dawes, and learn about the upcoming Việt Cultural Fest. Plus, we debut “On the Marquee.”...
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Across the two lawsuits, the nine defendants are accused of fraudulently stealing at least 10 properties. Kamin accused the defendants of forging paperwork to acquire property deeds....
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The decisions by both municipalities come as Flock faces growing national scrutiny over its nationwide camera network.
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Newly crowned NBA champion Jalen Brunson of the New York Knicks will host “Saturday Night Live” when the new season begins later this month, with future guests including Inde Navarrette, Gracie Abrams and Katseye.Brunson, who helped the Knicks become champions this summer for......
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We first met Klein Oak High School junior Andrew Marks after he won the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Calf Scramble and began raising his first show heifer.Now, with the school year back in session, Marks is juggling early mornings, classes, FFA responsibilities, and......
government
They will still need to finalize a proposed $3.1 billion budget and take a final vote on the tax rate next week before the county's next fiscal year begins Oct. 1....
safety
Investigators say three suspects used firearms during at least seven aggravated robberies in Fort Bend and Harris Counties, targeting multiple food trucks and businesses in the area....
safety
One person is dead after a crash early Wednesday morning on the East Freeway in Houston, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.The crash was reported around 12:24 a.m. Sept. 9 on the eastbound lanes of the East Freeway, east of Monmouth.According to HCSO Watch Command,....
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Despite having no criminal history, Eriberto Sandoval was released after posting $300 on a $3,000 bond, even though prosecutors requested a $50,000 bond over allegations he repeatedly contacted and threatened his ex-girlfriend....
government
More than a dozen families are seeking to regain ownership of their homes as Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin pursues two lawsuits alleging a widespread deed fraud scheme involving multiple properties across the county....
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Harris County commissioners voted 3-2 to advance higher property tax rates. See the proposed rates, estimated cost and final vote date.
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Harris County commissioners have tentatively approved a proposed property tax rate increase as part of the county’s budget process, with another vote and public hearing scheduled for September 17.The proposed rate represents an increase of 9.6% and is capped at 41.75 cents per......
government
On Tuesday, commissioners voted to move forward with a proposed 7.6% increase for the upcoming fiscal year.
safety
A Harris County grand jury will decide whether a Memorial Hermann Memorial City Hospital security guard faces charges in the fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man inside the emergency room over the weekend.RELATED: Man shot by hospital security officer after pulling knife at......
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A Montgomery County mother says she fears political and professional relationships inside the county courthouse could prevent her family from receiving a fair trial in a lawsuit involving Precinct 4 Commissioner Matt Gray.The lawsuit stems from an October 2024 altercation......
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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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Houston-area law enforcement agencies reported nearly 300 arrests for suspected drunk driving over the Labor Day weekend as deputies and officers increased patrols across Harris County.In total, 297 motorists were charged with drunk-driving offenses during the three-day holiday.....
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Today: We discuss a new report that finds renting a starter home is cheaper than buying, break down Meta’s landmark settlement over claims of social media addiction, and talk with pianist Timo Andres. Plus, we debut “Five Simple Questions.”...
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The Trump Administration has emphasized a push to invest in rare Earth magnets domestically, rather than rely on foreign territories like China that mine such materials. Researchers at the University of Houston are using a federal grant to create a stronger magnet with feasible.....
safety
According to Houston police, the deadly shooting at the Memorial Hermann Memorial City Medical Center will be referred to a Harris County Grand Jury.
government
Last month, a publicly-led Harris County committee established to field elected officials’ salary complaints voted to recommend the raise for Wyatt -- about $126,000 less than the raise she originally requested....
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Malik is currently being held in the Harris County Jail under a $500,000 bond, according to Harris County jail records.
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Harris County commissioners are set to discuss the county’s proposed fiscal year 2027 budget and a possible property tax increase Tuesday morning.
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Hutsell is the first Texan to win the Miss America crown in more than 50 years, after Shirley Cothran was crowned in 1975, according to People Magazine....
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In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, breaks down how the state of Texas disciplines its judges and how Texans can hold them accountable....
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On Tuesday's show: We take a closer look at a contradiction in the Houston real estate market. And we offer listeners a chance to vent their pet peeves about life in our city....
safety
Houston police are investigating a deadly crash as a possible homicide after finding evidence that the victim may have been shot.The incident happened around 12:30 a.m. Tuesday in the 3800 block of Hickok Lane, according to police.Harris County Judge calls for special session on....
government
Court documents state the suspect appeared to be under the influence of an unknown substance after deputies discovered his mother's body inside a duffel bag....
government
A dead horse left in front of a facility in Harris County has some residents concerned.
government
A recent look into the archives of the Houston Chronicle revealed that the issues that most concern Harris County residents haven't changed much over the last 50 years....
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A 19-year-old is charged with murder after he allegedly shot a man inside his vehicle near The Heights last week.Jhoan Gomez is currently in the Harris County Jail with bond denied.On Sept. 3, he’s accused of fatally shooting Drelien Washington, a man who Gomez did not......
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During the chase, the suspect crashed into another vehicle and continued on foot before running out of energy and giving up. He was then taken into custody, HCSO said....
safety
documents are detailing new information following the death of an elderly woman last week in Harris County.
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A Harris County man has been charged with murder and tampering with a human corpse after deputies found his mother’s body inside a black duffel bag wrapped in bloody sheets and a rug, according to court records.Arman Malik, 34, was hospitalized after deputies say they found him.....
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Houston-native singer and rapper Lizzo is one of the special guests taking part in Fort Bend County Libraries’ first 24-hour virtual Read-A-Thon, which will air on the library’s social media pages starting 10 a.m. on Tuesday, which falls on World Literacy Day....
safety
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman’s Office will increase patrols throughout the county during Labor Day weekend as part of a zero-tolerance operation targeting impaired, reckless and dangerous drivers....
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for a special Commissioners Court meeting to reconsider the county’s use of Flock Safety license-plate readers, arguing that officials renewed the surveillance technology without a full public discussion or the additional oversight......
safety
Deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office first responded to Jesse H. Jones Park looking for a missing woman after she failed to return from a walk at the park.K-9 Hades helped deputies track down the woman along a trail.She was in good condition and was taken to Pundt Park,.....
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In a Substack article, Hidalgo said that in May the Harris County Commissioners Court "quietly passed a one-year extension of the Flock contract through June 2027."...
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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo is calling for a special commissioners court meeting to address privacy, oversight, and data access concerns surrounding the county’s use of Flock Safety automated license plate reader cameras.In a post on her Substack, Hidalgo said Harris County....
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This Week in Texas, we speak with both candidates for Harris County Judge, Republican nominee Orlando Sanchez and Democratic nominee Letitia Plummer.
safety
A witness reported hearing an argument between the victim and another person before shots were fired.
Local
Officials say a child was reported missing early Saturday near Champion Forest Drive and Louetta Road.
safety
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said deputies found that the man had been shot by an unknown suspect and pronounced him dead at the scene.
safety
Harris County recently approved a one-time $45,000 payment to each Harris County constable as taxpayers face potential property tax increases and a $181 million budget deficit for the upcoming fiscal year....
safety
A man was fatally shot Friday night near a set of horse stables in the 500 block of Gulf Bank Road in north Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies responded to the area around 11:55 p.m. after receiving a report of a shooting involving a person......
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A food delivery drone operated by Zipline crashed Friday morning onto the southbound lanes of Highway 6 near Timber Creek Place Lane.No one got hurt and no property was damaged, according to the company. Law enforcement agencies told KPRC 2 News they did not receive any calls......
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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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A man linked to three shootings across the Houston area was found dead Friday after a police standoff in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.The suspect, who Pasadena Police identified as 56-year-old Pedro Gonzalez, died from an apparent self-inflicted......
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Today: We learn about food safety, talk with impact speaker Brandon Johnson about how he turned his life lessons into youth mentorship, and we find out how the Houston-based non-profit CanCare provides cancer patients with hope and community....
