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    News Goode Co. opening Tex-Mex concept in the Heights

    Goode Company Restaurants will open its newest location in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods -- the Heights. The space at 1801 Yale Street will soon be home to Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina. In 2021, Goode Company signed a lease on the property which formerly housed Down House. “Goode Co...
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    News Justice Department to announce environmental justice investigation involving Houston

    The Justice Department will announce Friday an environmental justice investigation involving Houston, according a news release. The announcement will be made at 10 a.m. via Zoom meeting. Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division and U.S...
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    News Lakes Get Lower!

    I’ve had a number of viewers asking me about the lakes given the drought situation and that is a legitimate concern. On the face of it, our regional lakes are not looking too bad, about 5% below capacity. But the Hill Country lakes are not faring nearly as well. First, look at the current...
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    News Child found wandering in the night in La Marque, police say

    Police in La Marque said Friday they found a young boy wandering in the 200 block of Westward last night on the night shift. Authorities said they couldn’t find his parents, but that they think his name is Owen and that he said he’s 3 years old. He wasn’t able to give police much information...
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    News AMBER Alert issued for 11-year-old Missouri City girl reportedly abducted by 28-year-old man, police say

    An AMBER Alert has been issued for an 11-year-old who is believed to have been abducted by a 28-year-old man in Missouri City Friday, police said. Imani Stephens was last seen in the 3700 block of Dry Creek Drive at around 1:45 a.m. Police said Imani was last seen wearing glasses, a black and...
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    News 18-year-old accused of killing AC repairman in SW Harris County in May arrested, sheriff says

    A teen who Harris County sheriff’s deputies said is wanted in connection to the death of an AC repairman has been arrested and is expected to appear in court Friday morning. Elijah Jacob Thornton, 18, has been charged in the murder of Wagil Aly, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Gonzalez said Thornton...
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    News Major crash involving Houston fire truck on Gulf Freeway and El Dorado, officials say

    Authorities are working to clear a crash involving a Houston Fire Department truck in southeast Houston Friday. The crash happened on Gulf Freeway and El Dorado around 2:33 a.m. According to authorities, this was a two-vehicle crash. Medics on the HFD truck were transported to the hospital...
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    News Triple-digit heat expected through the weekend

    Friday’s Forecast: Friday will be another incredibly hot day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the triple digits. With the humidity it will feel between 104-108°. Make sure you are careful in the afternoon heat as it will be relentless all day. There is a chance for showers that could bring...
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    News Woman stabbed to death during altercation at apartment complex in southwest Houston, police say

    An investigation is underway after a woman was stabbed to death at an apartment complex in southwest Houston Friday, officers with the Houston Police Department said. Officers received a call about a stabbing at an apartment complex located at 8100 Creekbend Dr. around 11:37 p.m. Police said...
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    News Illegal smuggling cases difficult to prosecute; Migrant victims often fear retribution

    On May 6, an estimated 100 smuggled migrants were discovered inside a broken-down trailer in the tiny Jackson County town of Ganado. Sixty-one migrants were detained, and dozens more made a run for it through cornfields. Two of the migrants showed up about a mile down the road at Bart...
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    News Video captures Humble PD officer swing at man, knock him to ground after he called police for help

    A video widely shared on social media shows Humble Police Officer John Cox taking a swing and knocking a man to the ground after the man called 911 for help following a bar fight. “This may be one of the worst ones I’ve seen. That’s so blatantly wrong,” said Todd Overstreet, the attorney for...
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    News KPRC 2 Investigates: Houston woman loses $12,500 in cryptocurrency scam

    A Houston woman is out $12,500 after falling victim to cryptocurrency theft. According to the Federal Trade Commission, since 2021, more than 46,000 people have reported losing over $1 billion in crypto scams. The woman KPRC 2 spoke with asked us not to reveal her identity. “I went on the...
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    News Monkeypox: How do you get it, can you get it from hotels?

    Almost all of the monkeypox cases in Texas are men, and they’re between 21 to 50 years old. In total, there are 110 cases, 22 in the city of Houston. While 5,000 vaccines are coming to this area, most are reserved for those with known exposure. Symptoms include: A rash that looks like...
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    News Woman visiting parole office arrested, charged in cold case murder of Liberty County couple; $1M bond set

    DNA has connected a Freeport woman to the 2005 double homicide of a couple who was found dead by their daughter inside the family’s Liberty County home, Texas Department of Public Safety officials said. On July 8, Shelley Susan Thompson-Lemoine, 41, was arrested at a parole office in Angleton...
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    News Houston area restaurants dealing with rising costs as inflation soars

    The restaurant industry is having to adapt, yet again. First with COVID, then a labor shortage and supply chain issues. And now, food establishments are dealing with inflation at a rate higher than the average grocery store shopper. Chicken and beef are essential at The Halal Guys, a restaurant...
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    News Former Klein ISD baseball player Jackson Loftin drafted by Houston Astros

    Former Klein Collins High School baseball player Jackson Loftin has been drafted by the Houston Astros. The shortstop was drafted Tuesday by his hometown MLB team. According to Klein ISD, Jackson was an outstanding athlete on the field during his time at the high school. Loftin even led Klein...
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    News President Joe Biden’s executive actions on climate control could impact Houston area

    The heat isn’t just a concern in Southeast Texas or even just in Texas. More than 100 million people across the U.S. are dealing with extreme temperatures. President Biden said he plans to use executive actions to address climate change and accelerate clean energy in the U.S. Protecting...
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    News Antibody therapy aims to provide added protection for those at risk of severe COVID-19 infection

    As more people receive COVID-19 vaccines and boosters, some people with a compromised immune system or a history of bad reactions to vaccines may need alternate options. One of those options is an antibody-based therapy. On Thursday, Jennifer Pate got her second round of COVID-19 fighting...
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    News HPD officer hospitalized after being attacked by dog in Galena Park area; Canine shot, killed by police

    A Houston police officer was hospitalized Thursday after he was attacked by dog in east Houston, according to the police department. According to HPD’s Lt. Larry Crowson, officers were called to the scene in the 400 block of Owens Street around 2:15 p.m. after a woman in the area was reportedly...
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    News ‘The Warwick’ brings new fine dining to Houston area

    One of Houston’s hottest dining destinations, The Warwick, is now open in the former Houston’s Restaurant space at 5888 Westheimer Road at Fountain View Drive. The Warwick provides an elevated dining experience boasting New American Fare with Southern influences. The restaurant pays homage to...
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