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    News HPD releases photo of vehicle of interest in shooting of George Floyd’s 4-year-old niece

    Authorities with the Houston Police Department have released a surveillance photo showing a vehicle of interest believed to be involved in a shooting, which injured a child, earlier this year. The shooting reportedly took place on New Year’s Day in the 3300 block of Yellowstone Boulevard around...
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    News Clifford Tatum sworn in as Elections Administrator for Harris County

    Clifford Tatum was sworn in as the Harris County Elections Administrator on Wednesday. Tatum is said to bring over 16 years of election experience from the local, state, and national levels to serve Harris County’s 2.5 million registered voters. “I’m honored to join the Harris County Elections...
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    News Have you seen Amirah? Houston police searching for missing 10-year-old girl last seen this morning in northwest Houston

    Houston police are searching for a missing 10-year-old girl who was last seen Wednesday morning in northwest Houston. Police said Amirah Perryman was last seen possible walking to school from her apartment located in the 6000 block of Hollister Street. The 10-year-old is described as being...
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    News Ground stop issued at IAH due to thunderstorms moving into the Houston area

    A ground stop has been issued at the George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Wednesday due to thunderstorms moving through our area. The ground stop is set to expire at 2:30 p.m. For more information regarding the storms sweeping across the Houston area: Check interactive radar Check the...
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    News Man charged with capital murder after body found following house fire in southwest Houston, police say

    Charges have been filed against a man in connection with the fatal stabbing of another man after his body was found following a house fire in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Timothy W. Wallace, 53, has been charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal...
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    News Pearland to face Pennsylvania team for second time at Little League World Series

    Pearland Little League is staying alive in Williamsport. The team beat Iowa on Tuesday night with a score of 4-0, and is continuing to advance in the elimination bracket. The Texas team will now face the Mid-Atlantic Region team from Hollidaysburg, Pa. for a second time at the World Series...
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    News First lady Jill Biden tests positive for COVID-19 in rebound case, White House says

    After testing negative on Tuesday, first lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 by antigen testing, Deputy Communications Director Kelsey Donohue announced Wednesday. Donohue said the first lady’s diagnosis is what is known as a “rebound positivity.” White House officials said Biden...
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    News 5 arrested in bust of catalytic converter theft ring in Pearland area, police say

    Five people were arrested Wednesday in a multi-agency sting operation after a months-long investigation into a large-scale catalytic converter theft ring in the Pearland area, according to authorities. The Pearland Police Department, in cooperation with the Texas Department of Public Safety...
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    News Have you seen her? Woman wanted for stealing more than $30K in gold jewelry from business in SW Houston, police say

    Crime Stoppers of Houston and the Houston Police Department are searching for a woman accused of stealing more than $30,000 worth of jewelry from a business located in southwest Houston. On Aug. 2, Houston police responded to reports of a robbery at a business located in the 1800 block of S...
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    News Biden to cancel up to $10K in federal student loan debt for certain borrowers and up to $20K for Pell Grant recipients

    The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will cancel up to $10,000 in student debt for borrowers who earn $125,000 a year or less and up to $20,000 for recipients of Pell Grants. Couples who earn $250,000 a year or less and file taxes jointly will also qualify for cancellation of up...
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    News Amber Alert issued for 1-year-old girl last seen on Tuesday in Austin

    An Amber Alert has been issued for a 1-year-old girl who was last seen on Tuesday in Austin. According to reports, Sailor Tucker was last seen wearing a teal shirt and teal mermaid shorts. Tucker is described as a white female with brown hair, brown eyes and weighing 25 pounds. Authorities say...
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    News How inflation impacted back to school shopping plans

    Each year, Cotton Incorporated’s surveys buyers on how they approach back-to school-shopping. On Wednesday, Director of Corporate Strategy and Insights for Cotton Incorporated, Melissa Bastos appeared on KPRC 2+ to talk about how consumers’ perspectives on inflation shaped their back to school...
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    News Financial failures to avoid with college-aged kids

    Bobbi Rebell, Personal Finance Expert/CFP at Tally, a debt payoff app, and author of Launching Financial Grownups shared how parents can set money boundaries with their college-aged kids to help foster long-lasting habits for financial success. For her insights, watch the video at the top of...
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    News Police searching for robbery suspect who allegedly beat store clerk with baseball bat in Greater Fifth Ward

    Houston police are asking for the public’s help with finding the man they say beat a store clerk with a baseball bat earlier this month. On Aug. 4, Houston police responded to reports of a robbery at a convenience store located in the 4400 block of Buck Street. According to police, the suspect...
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    News ‘Rooting out corruption’: Jailer arrested after caught with contraband intended to be smuggled inside prison, TDCJ says

    The tables have turned for a jailer who was caught with contraband that was intended to be smuggled to prisoners, officials with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice said. Mederis Shaw, 33, was arrested by investigators with the Office of Inspector General (OIG) and booked into the Coryell...
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    News Member of Houston’s 103 gang sentenced to life for killing innocent bystander in 2017 drive-by: DA

    A member of Houston’s 103 gang was sentenced to life in prison for murdering an innocent bystander during a brazen daytime drive-by shooting in 2017, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced Wednesday. “Gangs are violent and reckless and, like in this case, sometimes take the lives of...
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    News Learn more about this free college planning tool

    BigFuture is the College Board’s free college planning tool. College Board’s BigFuture “simplifies the path to life after high school by recommending small steps that all students—no matter their high school—can take at just the right time to explore career interests, identify potential majors...
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    News Rain gets a little weird across the Houston area -- and spectacular sunsets you’ll love 🌇

    Click2Pins.com users snapped a ton of great photos across the Houston area as rain moved in. Here are some of their stunning shots, which include some interesting rain formations. Take a look at what they captured and share your photos with us. We could feature your photography on-air or...
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    News Harris County leaders accused of violating state defunding police law, report says

    Texas officials have accused the state’s most populous county of defunding some of its law enforcement agencies in violation of a new law that prevents such funding cuts. In a letter sent on Monday, Texas Comptroller Glen Hegar alleged leaders in Harris County, where Houston is located, reduced...
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    News The eclipsed Eclipse

    Can you remember the fanfare of the August 2017 Full Solar Eclipse that crossed the country from northwest to southeast? Not since June 8, 1918 had such a celestial event occurred in the United States! We had a partial glimpse here in Houston that Monday afternoon of August 21st as you can see...
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