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Truck fire snarls traffic on Katy Freeway at Beltway 8, Houston TranStar says
A truck fire on the westbound Katy Freeway at Beltway 8 caused significant traffic delays and lane closures on Sunday afternoon.
Read moreFive people, including three postal carriers charged in alleged multi-million dollar stolen check scheme
Five people, including three U.S. Postal Service mail carriers, have been charged in a multi-million dollar scheme involving stolen checks in Houston.
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Houston postal carriers charged in alleged $23 million check-theft scheme
Three Houston postal carriers are among five people federally charged in an alleged check-theft scheme that generated over $23 million across nearly six years.
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Here's when Houston can catch the 'almost blood moon' lunar eclipse on August 27
A deep partial lunar eclipse will be visible from Houston on August 27, with nearly the entire Moon entering Earth's shadow.
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Undercover chat operation leads to arrest of man accused of soliciting minor in Harris County
A 28-year-old Harris County man was arrested after using online messaging to solicit what he believed was a minor in an undercover operation by the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable's Office.
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Child dies after crash involving Harris County deputy's vehicle in northwest Houston
A child died after being ejected from a vehicle during a two-vehicle crash involving a Harris County sheriff's office vehicle in northwest Houston early Sunday morning.
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18-year-old's body found with 'severe trauma', pronounced dead, Harris County Sheriff's Office says
An 18-year-old's body was found in a car in northeast Harris County with severe trauma, and an investigation is underway by the Harris County Sheriff's Office.
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Motorcyclist killed in crash on Garth Road in Baytown
A motorcyclist in his 20s was killed in a single-vehicle crash on Garth Road in Baytown on Saturday morning, closing the roadway in both directions.
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Child killed in suspected intoxicated driver crash with Harris County Sheriff's deputy, HCSO says
A child was killed and a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy was injured in a suspected intoxicated driver crash near TC Jester Boulevard and Tomlinson Trail in Northwest Harris County early Sunday morning.
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Houston Public Library celebrates Julia Ideson Building's 100th birthday with tours, film and exhibits
Houston Public Library celebrates the 100th anniversary of the Julia Ideson Building with tours, films, and exhibits honoring the landmark's history since its opening in October 1926.
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Fatal crash involving semi-truck, pickup closes W Mount Houston Road
A fatal crash involving a semi-truck and pickup truck closed West Mount Houston Road in northwest Harris County early Saturday morning, with the pickup driver killed in the collision.
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This Week in Texas: Harris County Budget, Big Bend Border Changes
Harris County faces a potential $200 million budget shortfall while local and state political candidates discuss midterms, border security, and Big Bend National Park changes.
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Abbott pushes 10-year sentence minimum as Houston-area educator misconduct cases mount
Gov. Greg Abbott proposes a 10-year minimum prison sentence for educators convicted of sexual assault or improper relationships with students as Texas sees a surge in misconduct investigations.
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Former UH, current Buffalo Bills player Ed Oliver mourns son, team says in statement
Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver, a University of Houston alumnus and Houston native, mourns the loss of his son, the team announced.
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Spring Branch ISD police prepare for first day of school
Spring Branch ISD police prepare campuses and officers for the first day of school across the district's 44 schools.
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New homelessness program uses nearby hotels to help with temporary housing
A new partnership between the Energy Corridor Management District, West Houston Assistance Ministries, and local officials launches a program using hotel rooms to provide temporary housing for homeless individuals while connecting them with permanent housing services.
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Vehicle fire blocks all eastbound SH-99 lanes near Gleannloch
A vehicle fire blocks all eastbound lanes of State Highway 99 near State Highway 249 and Telge Road in the Houston area, causing significant traffic delays.
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Flock Safety CEO addresses backlash over misuse concerns, cites safeguards to prevent abuse
Flock Safety CEO defends the company's camera technology and safeguards against misuse as Houston-area communities debate continuing use of the surveillance system.
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Deadly crash involving semi-truck shuts down West Mount Houston Road, deputies say
A pickup truck driver was killed in a two-vehicle crash involving a semi-truck on Highway 249 at Veterans Memorial in Northwest Harris County, shutting down West Mount Houston Road.
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Montgomery County deputies rescue theft suspect from burning vehicle after chase, crash
Montgomery County deputies rescued a theft suspect from a burning vehicle after a high-speed chase and crash following a shoplifting incident at Walmart.
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Hombre de Houston recibe mltiples disparos en emboscada en garaje; sospechosos en fuga
Houston police search for five masked suspects after a 29-year-old man was shot multiple times in a garage shooting early Wednesday morning on Tiltree Street.
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Is packing your child's school lunch really cheaper? Houston parents weigh in
Houston parents discuss whether packing school lunches for their children is actually more cost-effective than purchasing cafeteria meals, with packed lunches averaging $6.33 compared to $3-$3.25 for school cafeteria options.
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Woman found dead in North Freeway motel room, Houston police say
A woman was found dead in a motel room in north Houston on Saturday morning, with authorities responding to the scene in the 6100 block of the North Freeway.
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Multiple northbound lanes of Highway 288 blocked after accident involving heavy truck
Multiple northbound lanes of Highway 288 at Holmes Road in Houston are blocked due to an accident involving a heavy truck, causing significant traffic delays.
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