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    News TRAFFIC ALERT: 2-vehicle crash closes left 2 lanes at I-45 southbound in Galveston County

    A two-vehicle crash has closed the left two lanes at I-45 southbound in Galveston County Thursday morning. The crash happened at around 5:54 a.m. near the Delany Road and Century Boulevard exits in La Marque, according to Houston Transtar. Drivers are urged to seek an alternate route. You can...
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    News HCSO: Deputy fires at suspect after short pursuit in east Harris County

    A Harris County Sheriff’s office deputy was involved in a shooting with a suspect after a short pursuit took place in east Harris County. According to HCSO in a tweet, deputies responded to a suspicious person call at around 4:56 a.m. in the 14300 block of Lantern Lane Thursday morning. When...
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    News Heat intensifying into the weekend

    Thursday’s forecast: The heat will be intense Thursday! Temperatures climb to the upper-90s, but it will feel like 100-106 degrees due to the humidity. We will have mostly sunny skies with winds from the South at 5-10mph. Record setting heat with heat warnings coming: High temperatures climb...
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    News 18-year-old shot in back after suspect chases him while driving in SE Houston, police say

    An 18-year-old was shot in the back after Houston police say a suspect chased him while driving in southeast Houston late Wednesday night. According to HPD officer O. Gonzalez, officers received a call on a suspect chasing a vehicle at the intersection of Dixie Drive and Lancaster Street. The...
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    News Raleigh, France HR, M’s win 1st series in Houston since 2018

    The Seattle Mariners are still far behind the AL West-leading Astros in the standings. But manager Scott Servais hopes the team's first series win in Houston since 2018 will be a small — but important — step in one day vying with the Astros for a division title. Cal Raleigh and Ty France both...
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    News HPD searching for man caught on camera spewing racist slurs to interracial couple in SW Houston neighborhood

    Houston police are searching for a man recorded on video hurling antisemitic, racist slurs at an interracial couple, as they walked their dogs Tuesday in southwest Houston. “As many racial slurs as he could think of,” said Andy Tran. Tran and his fiancé Stephanie were the man’s target. Tran...
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    News Arming Texas teachers: How many districts allow staff to carry weapons on campus

    For more than a decade, Texas has allowed teachers and other school employees to carry weapons on campus. First, came the guardian program in 2007, followed by the more stringent school marshal program in 2013. Many rural districts embraced these programs due to a lack of law enforcement in...
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    News STRONGER HOUSTON: 2 Houston non-profits merging to help people with disabilities

    The Center for Pursuit is expanding its mission and its campus. The non-profit’s new space on the East End of Houston is providing new opportunities for people living with physical and developmental disabilities. Sarah Winter is moving towards a new chapter in her life. “I recently got...
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    News Mother says San Antonio police killed her 13-year-old son and it took them five days to tell her

    Lynda Espinoza’s 13-year-old son was fatally shot by a San Antonio police officer — and she says it took the department five days to call her to let her know her son was dead. Espinoza said she first found out that an officer killed her son, Andre Hernandez Jr., because she pieced together news...
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    News IAH makes improvements at Terminal E to help with traffic flow

    The airport continues to make progress and said travelers can expect delays and traffic at Terminal E. While there have been improvements made in the last 24-hours, officials asked travelers not to forget to pack their patience. A $1.3 billion construction project is underway at Bush...
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    News President Biden delivers remarks at the inaugural Ceremony of the Ninth Summit of the Americas

    President Joe Biden is set to deliver remarks at the inaugural ceremony of the Ninth Summit of the Americas on Wednesday night. The live stream will be featured on the player above. Continue reading...
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    News There are some new faces, new species to meet at the Houston Zoo!

    The Houston Zoo has added new faces and brand-new species of animals to its family this summer. Here’s what you can expect to see: Orangutan Taki Takai arrived at the Houston Zoo in April from Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo. The 15-year-old male orangutan will hopefully be a good match for...
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    News Video shows scary moments as clerk struggles with armed robber at west Houston convenience store

    The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspect responsible an aggravated robbery. The robbery happened on May 2 in the 5800 block of Ranchester. According to police, a a man entered a store around 5:15 pm. and walked up to the counter...
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    News Sugar Land chief of police retires after more than 30 years in law enforcement

    After 33 years in law enforcement, Thursday marked the first day of retirement for Eric Robins, Sugar Land’s now-former chief of police. “I feel good,” Chief Robins said, adding the time was right to hang up his badge. “You think about these moments, but after 30 plus years in the same...
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    News Riverside Terrance neighborhood will not be named historic destination, for now: Mayor Turner

    Mayor Sylvester Turner withdrew a proposal to designate Riverside Terrace in Houston’s Third Ward a historic district. Turner said it didn’t meet the majority or 67% of the support required to proceed. It was determined one homeowner passed away and another decided against it, Turner said...
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    News Wendy’s introducing Strawberry Frosty for limited time

    Summer is finally here and to help cool off -- Wendy’s has released its “high-anticipated” Strawberry Frosty for many berry-lovers to enjoy. According to CNN Business, the strawberry will temporarily replace vanilla -- but don’t worry -- the vanilla flavor will return once the promotion is...
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    News More than a year later, some hospitals still don’t comply with Hospital Price Transparency Law

    The hospital price transparency law requires hospitals to list the cash prices for procedures on their websites, requiring them to be easily accessible and allow patients to compare cash prices with insurance. In a study released this week, JAMA analyzed 5,000 hospitals nationwide and found...
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    News Burglars nab nearly $20K in hair products from north Houston business, police say

    Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Burglary and Theft Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspects accused of stealing nearly $20,000 in hair products from a business in north Houston. Police said, on April 10, two suspects burglarized a building in the 5500...
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    News Lone Star College awarding 4 refugees living in Houston area with scholarships

    Lone Star College announced Wednesday that it’s awarding four refugees located in the Houston area with scholarships. The college is partnering with Amaanah Refugee Services and the 76® brand to award the refugees, who are members of the Amaanah Lions soccer club. “Being awarded one of these...
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    News National Outlet Shopping Day: These are all the ways Houston retail destinations are celebrating shoppers and bargain shopping

    National Outlet Shopping Day is celebrated on June 11, but Houston shopping outlets are celebrating all weekend. Here are some of the incentives you might see at these Houston shopping destinations: Katy Mills at 5000 Katy Mills Circle in Katy: The first 500 shoppers on Saturday, June 11...
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