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Big Ten presidents' council votes to admit Oregon, Washington in August 2024

Oregon and Washington are moving from the Pac-12 to the Big Ten next summer.

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Women’s World Cup: What’s next? | August 4, 2023

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Houston to host 2028 UCI BMX Racing World Championships

UCI BMX Racing World Championships riding into Houston in 2028

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Prosecutors say they cannot prove DUI or reckless driving against Seahawks QB Geno Smith

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Texas Southern University training camp

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Women’s World Cup: Morocco upsets Colombia to advance, Germany eliminated after draw | August 3, 2023

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Texas Headlines

Self-driving taxi service coming to Texas with driverless cars

Waymo's driverless taxi service coming to Texas

Have you ever wanted to hop in a driverless car? Waymo, a self-driving taxi company, has announced its expansion to Texas bringing its fleet of autonomous vehicles.

Friendswood: Surface water supply being supplemented starting Friday

Texas A&M University reaches $1 million settlement in journalism program hiring controversy

San Jacinto County Snowhill Fire: 2 firefighters injured while battling wildland fire, 90% contained

San Jacinto County firefighters combat raging wildfire, currently 90% contained

Gov. Abbott signs street racing, street takeover bills in Fort Worth

'If you do the donuts, you do the time': Gov. Abbott signs street racing, street takeover bills

Mega Millions $4M winner in Texas: Ticket sold in Burnet

$4 million Mega Millions ticket sold in Texas

2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup

Women's World Cup partners with Sofia Huerta for Common Goal, mental health wellness

FOX Sports is collaborating with Common Goal and the USWNT to bring awareness to mental health to make a positive impact.

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Women’s World Cup: What’s next? | August 4, 2023

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Women's World Cup stars juggle parenthood while playing on the world stage

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Women’s World Cup: Morocco upsets Colombia to advance, Germany eliminated after draw | August 3, 2023

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How does USWNT replace suspended Rose Lavelle?

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Women’s World Cup: Sweden advances to play USA in round of 16 | August 2, 2023

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In Hays County, the sheriff's office is looking into a device to restrain people without using force or pain. This comes as "use of force cases" are top of mind for law enforcement including Hays County after a deadly officer-involved shooting in last December. FOX's Meredith Aldis reports on how it works.

1 killed in Houston officer-involved shooting

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1 killed in Houston officer-involved shooting

Disturbing details released of Houston woman charged in death of baby girl, left her in toilet

NEW DETAILS: Houston woman left baby girl in gas station toilet, court records say

WANTED: Parents charged for involvement in 5-year-old son's death who was shot by 8-year-old

Houston parents wanted, charged after son, 5, killed by 8-year-old

FOUND: Previously missing Lawrence Edward Robinson, 70, has been located

FOUND: 70-year-old man reported missing in Houston located

Kendleton mayor arrested for abuse of official capacity, Fort Bend County says

FORT BEND CO. CRIME: 2 local officials arrested for embezzlement, "abuse of official capacity" crimes

U.S. & World News

Paris Olympics: Rains set back test of preparations for swimming in the Seine

Heavy rains have set back plans to test Paris’ readiness for swimmers to race in the River Seine at next year’s Summer Olympics.

‘We are proud of you’: 8-year-old saves great-grandfather’s life after ATV accident

Otter attacks women tubing on Montana river; one airlifted to hospital

Andrew Tate released from house arrest while awaiting human trafficking, rape trial

Donald Trump told not to talk to witnesses in 2020 election conspiracy case. It may be a challenge

Parkland school shooting to be re-enacted as part of civil lawsuit before building is demolished

Things To Do

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Things to do this weekend: Aug. 4-6

There are plenty of things happening across the Houston area this weekend so get your phone out. We have a QR code you can scan that will take you to the full list of events on our website. Saturday is "White Linen Night" in the Heights and it's all about supporting local businesses. FOX 26's Coco Dominguez has a look at some of the changes this year.

UCI BMX Racing World Championships riding into Houston in 2028

Cosas que hacer en Houston este fin de semana: 4-6 de agosto

Houston events & things to do this weekend, Aug. 4 to 6: Houston Restaurant Weeks, Astronaut Days

This weekend: Houston Restaurant Weeks, Jurassic World Live, Astronaut Days

Eventos importantes en Houston el fin de semana

Houston events & things to do this weekend, July 28 to 30

Things to do this weekend: Houston Shakespeare Festival, farmers market & more!

The First 15

NEW DETAILS: Houston woman left baby girl in gas station toilet, court records say

New disturbing details have been revealed in the case of a woman who abandoned her dead child in a Houston gas station.

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Houston officer-involved shooting: 1 dead after armed burglary, officials say

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Houston-area nursing home under 'ongoing' investigation after grandmother hospitalized

'Ongoing' investigation into Houston-area nursing home after grandmother hospitalized

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Scammers posing as Bun B's Trill Burgers online: 'We do not offer online delivery'

TRILL BURGERS SCAM: Bun B warns of people posing as the restaurant on delivery apps

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RECALL: Philips volunatarily recall baby monitors, risk of battery overheating

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Texas A&M University reaches $1 million settlement in journalism program hiring controversy

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Offbeat & Unusual

Subway offers contest winner free sandwiches for life if they legally change their name

Subway contest offers free subs for life with a wacky catch

Subway is offering one lucky fan an unusual way of snagging free sandwiches for the rest of their life.

Family captures ‘stunning’ video of synchronized whale breach off Cape Cod

YouTuber restores 20,000-year-old woolly mammoth tusk

Police, space agency are investigating unknown object found on Australian beach

Man's tongue green after years of smoking

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Man's tongue green after years of smoking

Doctors reattach boy's head after car accident thanks to 'amazing' surgery

Consumer & Recalls

AI can help you plan and save money on travel

If you're looking for a getaway without breaking the bank, the new boom in artificial intelligence can help you plan a trip in minutes and save you money.

RECALL: Philips volunatarily recall baby monitors, risk of battery overheating

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Heat wave impacts gas prices

Hyundai, Kia recall nearly 92,000 vehicles and tell owners to park them outside due to fire risk

Sullivan's Smart Sense: Counterfeit car seat concerns

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Sullivan's Smart Sense: Counterfeit car seat concerns

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Budget back-to-school tech tips

Politics

Expelled members of ‘Tennessee Three’ win back state House seats

Tennessee Reps. Justin Pearson and Justin Jones advanced through a special election to reclaim their seats. They were members of the “Tennessee Three," a trio of lawmakers who demonstrated in the House calling for action on gun control.

Hunter Biden associate tells Congress he's 'not aware of any' wrongdoing by Joe Biden

White House says top Russian official spoke to North Korea about raising sale of munitions to Moscow

2 members of expelled 'Tennessee Three' push to win back legislative seats

Trump indicted over efforts to undo 2020 presidential election

Alabama health care providers sue over threats to prosecute people aiding in abortions

Entertainment

What to know about SAG-AFTRA waivers: Why are actors still making movies after the strike?

The actors and writers strike have resulted in most Hollywood film and television productions being shut down, from the “Gladiator" sequel to the live action “Lilo & Stitch."