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Family members used to describe Lori Vallow as an attentive mother who had her kids’ best interests at heart. But that was before she reportedly declared herself a god se...

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Drug operation to focus on Houston, 7 other ‘hubs’ after 75% meth seized in US last year, officials say

The Drug Enforcement Administration is targetting eight U.S. cities, including Houston, that are considered “transportation hubs” where methamphetamine is often trafficke...

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Female pimp sentenced to 50 years for trafficking 16-year-old, forcing her into prostitution in Houston area

A woman, labeled as a pimp, was sentenced to 50 years in prison after forcing a 16-year-old girl into sex work for a month in the Houston area, according to Harris County...

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New app pegged as robot lawyer helps consumers get legal advice, fight traffic fines and stop robocalls

A brand new app called DoNotPay is billed as the world’s first robot lawyer.

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New claim made about African artwork stashed in Harris County maintenance shed

A lawyer claimed Friday that her client was paid for some of the African artwork stashed in a Harris County maintenance shed with bad checks.

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Houston’s Cyber Threats: How to stop hackers from stealing your money

Hackers are always looking for ways to rip you off.

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Texas A&M invests $500M in Medical Center to create new tier of doctors, medical devices

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Black History Month: Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. celebrates the 25th anniversary of his historic spacewalk

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New Mexico sues Google over collection of children's data

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Royal ISD lockdown lifted after threat prompts district-wide increased security

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Free USC tuition to students with $80K or less family income

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TSU board votes to accept mediation agreement over president’s firing

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Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses

Top Texas Republican slams Trump’s plan to use Pentagon funds for border wall as unconstitutional

32-year-old US citizen dies in border custody in Texas

Advocates allege ICE neglecting child, 5, with head injury

Trump plans to collect DNA from nearly a million immigrants despite charges it violates privacy

These numbers tell the story of asylum cases being decided in Houston

Government works to ease ballooning immigration case backlog

US border officers were told to stop Iran-born travelers, officer says

Immigration becomes major issue in Republican debate as candidates battle for Congressional District 22 seat

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Sugar Land group calls for 2 streets to be renamed to honor African American heroes

A Sugar Land resident is petitioning to have two street names changed in the New Territory neighborhood.

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Black History Month: Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. celebrates the 25th anniversary of his historic spacewalk

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RuPaul built a drag empire -- now it’s time to pay attention

The best reality TV show currently airing has been on for over 10 years, and most of mainstream America hasn’t even watched it.

Houston History: Texas’s first flight happened in South Houston 110 years ago

On February 18, 1910, Frenchmen Louis Paulhan made history in the Lone Star State.

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Meet Sgt. Maj. James Williams, one of the last Buffalo Soldier alive today

Formed in 1866 in Fort Levenworth Kansas, the Buffalo Soldiers were members of the 9th and 10th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army.

Kobe Bryant paid tribute to MLK on Instagram just days before his death

Peruse the Instagram page of the late, great Kobe Bryant and you’ll notice a few things: The love he had for his wife and daughters, and just how thoughtful he was in sev...

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‘Cockroach infestation’ found at one Houston-area restaurant

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Harris County detectives make arrest in murder of 28-year-old father of twins

West Houston mom finds home ransacked after thieves take tens of thousands of dollars of precious items

Man accused of raping an 86-year-old woman was wanted on an unrelated charge, court records show

Court docs: Mom lied after children went missing; believed she was a god preparing for the apocalypse

Drug operation to focus on Houston, 7 other ‘hubs’ after 75% meth seized in US last year, officials say

Female pimp sentenced to 50 years for trafficking 16-year-old, forcing her into prostitution in Houston area

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Ask 2: How can I help the family whose apartment burned down earlier this week?

Ask 2: Why is there so much traffic on 610 at the Galleria?

Ask 2: Who is responsible for the timing of traffic lights in Houston?

Ask 2: Does the forecast look good to start planting in Houston?

Ask 2: Where can I recycle plastic bags?

Ask 2: Is texting while driving illegal in Houston?

Ask 2: Are there any observation decks in downtown Houston open to the public?

Ask 2: Who was the first big entertainer to perform at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo?

Investigates

New app pegged as robot lawyer helps consumers get legal advice, fight traffic fines and stop robocalls

New claim made about African artwork stashed in Harris County maintenance shed

Houston’s Cyber Threats: How to stop hackers from stealing your money

Heart screening tests find defects in young athletes

How do you know who’s really coaching your kids?

'They don’t drive distracted’: Driverless 18-wheelers hitting Texas highways

Education

Texas A&M invests $500M in Medical Center to create new tier of doctors, medical devices

Black History Month: Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. celebrates the 25th anniversary of his historic spacewalk

New Mexico sues Google over collection of children's data

Royal ISD lockdown lifted after threat prompts district-wide increased security

Free USC tuition to students with $80K or less family income

TSU board votes to accept mediation agreement over president’s firing

How did ex-con get away with living in his daughter's dorm?

Students push universities to stop investing in fossil fuels

Border

Greyhound to stop allowing immigration checks on buses

Top Texas Republican slams Trump’s plan to use Pentagon funds for border wall as unconstitutional

32-year-old US citizen dies in border custody in Texas

Advocates allege ICE neglecting child, 5, with head injury

Trump plans to collect DNA from nearly a million immigrants despite charges it violates privacy

These numbers tell the story of asylum cases being decided in Houston

Government works to ease ballooning immigration case backlog

US border officers were told to stop Iran-born travelers, officer says

Immigration becomes major issue in Republican debate as candidates battle for Congressional District 22 seat

This is how Victoria’s Secret lost its way

A swarm of nearly 40,000 bees attacked police responding to a single bee sting report

Why the President is attacking a Roger Stone juror, months after trial

6 things to watch for in tonight’s Nevada caucuses

United Airlines is ditching Biscoff cookies on flights. Delta wants customers to know they’re not going anywhere

Parents are filming reactions to their kids’ report cards and posting them online

HISTORY

Sugar Land group calls for 2 streets to be renamed to honor African American heroes

Black History Month: Dr. Bernard Harris, Jr. celebrates the 25th anniversary of his historic spacewalk

RuPaul built a drag empire -- now it’s time to pay attention

Houston History: Texas’s first flight happened in South Houston 110 years ago

Meet Sgt. Maj. James Williams, one of the last Buffalo Soldier alive today

Kobe Bryant paid tribute to MLK on Instagram just days before his death

Restaurant Reports

‘Cockroach infestation’ found at one Houston-area restaurant

Restaurant Report Card: ‘Numerous live cockroaches’ found at one Houston restaurant