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Former HCSO deputy arrested again, accused of sending unwanted nude photo to relative: Court records
A former Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy is back behind bars for the third time in a month, this time accused of sending an unwanted nude photo of himself to a relative....
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Harris County granted one-year extension to continue Hurricane Harvey projects
The US HUD approve one last extension for 2017 Hurricane Harvey recovery funds. The Harris County Flood Control District was months away from a deadline for multiple projects...
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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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Harris County gets one-year extension to use federal funds for post-Harvey flood bond projects
A Harris County Flood Control District report earlier this year revealed that several of the county's disaster relief flood projects -- which were authorized by voters in 2018 as part of a $2.5 billion bond -- would not meet a state-imposed deadline early next year....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 28, 2026)
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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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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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.