The week in politics (Aug. 5, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we get to know Mychal Threets, the new host of "Reading Rainbow."
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17-year-old charged with capital murder in fatal shooting of man who chased robbery suspects, court records show
A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder in the fatal shooting of a man who told dispatchers he was chasing robbery suspects in north Harris County, according to court records.PREVIOUS: 34-year-old man fatally shot after chasing suspects who robbed him at gunpoint in......
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Houston crime: Suspect arrested after reaching 120 mph in stolen vehicle chase
A man was arrested after deputies chased a stolen vehicle through southwest Houston at speeds reaching about 120 mph, according to Harris County Precinct 7 officials....
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2-year-old dead in hospital after being found in swimming pool in Atascocita, Pct. 4 says
A 2-year-old died at the hospital after being found in a pool in Atascocita on Friday, according to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
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Harris County DA files an official notice to not seek death penalty against Lee Gilley
In a court filing, Teare wrote prosecutors will not seek the death penalty against Lee Gilley for the death of his wife, Christa Bauer.
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Prosecutors confirm no intent to seek death for Harris County capital murder defendant who fled to Italy
Amid an ongoing extradition battle, Harris County prosecutors on Friday filed formal notice with the state court that they will not seek the death penalty for Lee Gilley, the Houston man accused of murdering his pregnant wife before fleeing the U.S. while on bond.RELATED: Lee......
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Harris County: 2-year-old toddler dies after being found in swimming pool
Harris County Constable Precinct 4 Mark Herman's Office has confirmed a 2-year-old toddler has died after being found in a swimming pool on Friday afternoon....
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Lee Gilley case: Harris County District Attorney says they will not seek death penalty
The Harris County District Attorney's Office has confirmed in a filing on Friday that they will not be seeking the death penalty against Lee Gilley, who is accused of killing his pregnant wife....
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Harris Co. shooting: HCSO releases body worn camera video following deadly January 2026 shooting
The Harris County Sheriff's Office has released body-worn camera video following a deadly officer-involved shooting in January 2026.
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Action 13 helps clear 86-year-old man's $1,980 toll road bill
The Harris County Toll Road Authority said they are clearing a man's $1,980 after Action 13 stepped in.
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2-year-old dies after being found in swimming pool in Humble area
A 2-year-old child drowned at home in the Humble area Friday, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office.Deputies responded to the home in the 19000 block of Pine Trace Court after the child was found in the swimming pool.Life Flight immediately responded to the......
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17-year-old charged with capital murder for killing man during robbery, Harris County sheriff says
A 17-year-old has been charged with capital murder for killing a man during robbery in north Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
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Former Harris Co. Pct. 6 deputy constable pleads guilty in 2024 deadly wrong-way crash: Records
A former Harris County Precinct 6 deputy constable has pleaded guilty to manslaughter in connection with a deadly wrong-way crash in 2024, according to court records....