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A recent report says dozens of popular sunscreens contain a chemical called benzene.
Laura Wilkinson receives standing ovation as Olympic comeback bid ends
Laura Wilkinson may not have made the Olympic team headed to Tokyo, but it was evident she won over the hearts of everyone following her journey.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Drivers face delays on southbound lanes of I-45 North Freeway after crash and vehicle fire
There is a major traffic alert in Houston.
HISD officially names Millard House new HISD superintendent
The Houston Independent School District unanimously approved Millard House as their new superintendent on Monday.
Video: Gun owner shot 7 times while fighting off robbery suspect in southwest Houston, police say
Houston police are looking for a suspect who they say shot a man seven times outside of a fast-food restaurant on Fountain View.
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Rural counties feel effects of border crisis
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County-owned fuel tanks too old? County Commissioner calling for costly change, saying ‘it’s an environmental hazard’
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After 24 years, 4 murders and one kidnapping, William Reece is sentenced to death
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While domestic violence cases increase in Harris County, convictions decrease
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Accused serial killer found guilty of murder
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Mormons and NAACP seek to advance work with new initiatives
Leaders from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are unveiling $9.25 million in new educational and humanitarian projects as they seek to build on an alliance formed with the NAACP in 2018.
HISD officially names Millard House new HISD superintendent
The Houston Independent School District unanimously approved Millard House as their new superintendent on Monday.
Justices consider Harvard case on race in college admissions
With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue.
Justices defer Harvard case on race in college admissions
With abortion and guns already on the agenda, the conservative-dominated Supreme Court is considering adding a third blockbuster issue: whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions.
Schools across US brace for surge of kindergartners in fall
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Schembechler son, players say Michigan coach knew of abuse
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Florida bans 'critical race theory' from its classrooms
Florida has become the latest state to ban “critical race theory” from its public schools.
Penn State ex-president reports to jail in Sandusky scandal
Former Penn State president Graham Spanier has reported to jail early to begin serving his sentence for child endangerment in a case stemming from the Jerry Sandusky child sexual abuse scandal.
Analysis: Texas Gov. Greg Abbott heads for the border
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Rural counties feel effects of border crisis
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Gov. Greg Abbott wants to build a border wall, but does Texas have the ability — or money — to do so?
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TribCast: Will Texas build its own border wall?
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Gov. Abbott issues disaster declaration along Texas’ southern border
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott issued a disaster declaration along Texas' southern border.
COVID-19 ravaged the state’s border counties. Now they’re leading Texas in vaccinations
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Celebrating Flag Day with local spots that will have you seeing stars and stripes
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Hosting a Juneteenth celebration? Looking for volunteers? Add your event to this list
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5-year-old falls from third-story apartment window in Mission Bend, deputies say
A 5-year-old was flown to the hospital after Harris County deputies say she fell from a third-story window at an apartment complex in the Mission Bend area.
Rural counties feel effects of border crisis
Customs and Border Protection released numbers this week showing the number of people caught crossing the border illegally or deemed inadmissible to the U.S. continued to increase during the month of May.
Youth baseball umpire in possession of crystal meth arrested at Conroe sports complex, police say
Youth baseball umpire was arrested Sunday after being tackled by a parent at a sports complex in Conroe, officials said.
Man drowns at Sunny Beach in Galveston
A 41-year-old man drowned Sunday at Sunny Beach, an 8-mile beach in Galveston.
Discovery Green reopens splash pad just in time for summer
A fun kid-approved summer activity is back open in Houston.
Here’s how to explore 10-acre sunflower field in San Antonio
A 10-acre sunflower field is now open at Traders Village in San Antonio.
Houston family searching for missing dog after car crash
A Houston area family is heartbroken. They are asking for the public’s help to find their dog that went missing after a crash in southwest Houston.
Mother, daughter shot to death found in SE Houston apartment, family says
A mother and daughter were found shot to death Saturday inside their Southeast side apartment complex, according to their family.
Judge rules in favor of Houston Methodist in lawsuit over COVID-19 vaccines
A federal judge dismissed a lawsuit Saturday from a group of Houston Methodist employees opposing the hospital’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate.
Discussions of tougher safety efforts following drive-by shooting on Washington Avenue
As the Friday night crowd arrived on Houston’s Washington Avenue, a recent shooting was still on the minds of some.
League City man dies after he was shot multiple times in suspected robbery, police say
Police are trying to determine who shot a man multiple times and left him in a garage in League City.
CHARTS: Track the number of Houston-area coronavirus cases, recoveries and deaths each day
More than 212,000 cases of coronavirus have been reported in the Greater Houston area since the virus first arrived in the region in early March.
2 cruise ship passengers test positive for COVID-19 as crews prepare to set sail from Galveston
Two passengers aboard the first cruise ship to set sail from North America since the start of the pandemic tested positive for COVID-19, officials confirmed.
Harris County Pets waiving adoption fees for packed shelter
Harris County’s animal shelter is over its capacity.
GALLERY: 17 suspects arrested in prostitution sting in Fort Bend County, officials say
Several law enforcement agencies conducted a prostitution operation in Fort Bend County targeting “johns” soliciting sex for money online, according to a press release.