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Ex-cop acquitted of murder in shooting in small Texas town

The Hunt County jury deliberated for more than five hours before acquitting Shaun Lucas of the death of Jonathan Price.

Volunteer firefighter of more than 20 years with Alvin FD passes away after putting out flames at mobile home

College Station ranked among top 15 safest cities for trick-or-treating: study

Texas ranked one of the best states to go fishing, according to report

Texas ranked among the least vaccinated state in the US: study

Dallas police raid Plano short term rental property used by alleged sex trafficking ring

Crime & Public Safety

Investigation underway after shooting in NE Harris County, suspect in custody

Deputies are piecing together what led up to a shooting at a scrap metal dealership in northeast Harris County.

Video shows train hit Colorado officer’s car with suspect inside

1 dead following triple shooting in southwest Houston: police

More than 80% of Harris Co. residents charged with misdemeanors fail to show up for court, data shows

Murder charges dropped against suspect in 2017 Subway shooting due to 'missing witness'

Rosenberg PD: No evidence of shooting at Fort Bend County Fairgrounds

U.S. & World News

Dallas police raid Plano short term rental property used by alleged sex trafficking ring

The Dallas police department arrested two people during a raid on a Plano home on Thursday in an attempt to bust a sex trafficking ring.

Pentagon lays out new food, housing programs for troops

Plano woman who went on racist tirade against Indians sued by victim

NASA moves ahead with Artemis I launch on Tuesday as Tropical Depression Nine moves toward Florida

Here are the best taco cities in America

Sitting less, more physical activity 'highly likely' to lower breast cancer risk, study says

Offbeat & Unusual

Seal wanders into Massachusetts police station

"Shoebert" the seal made his way out of a local pond.

Watch: Mexico earthquake causes desert 'tsunami' in California's Death Valley

FDA warns not to cook chicken in NyQuil: ‘A Recipe for Danger’

UFOs in Texas? Starlink satellites have some North Texans believing they saw aliens

Many North Texans thought they spotted a UFO on Monday night. Here's what it really was.

12-foot alligator captured in middle of road in Harris County neighborhood

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12-foot alligator captured in middle of road in Harris County neighborhood

Consumer & Recalls

Texas paid $411 million in fraudulent unemployment claims in pandemic, under 1% of claims

TWC reports under 1% of unemployment claims paid were fraudulent.

Frustrated solar customers say they can't get permission to use expensive systems

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The cost of unemployment benefits fraud

'DON'T BUY LICENSE PLATES ON AMAZON:' Houston-area authorities noticing custom metal decorative license plates illegally on cars

Dow hits 2022 low as markets sell off on recession fears

These are the top 10 U.S. cities with the biggest homes

Politics

Matthew McConaughey tells San Francisco crowd he will consider presidential run

Matthew McConaughey told attendees at San Francisco's Dreamforce conference that it may be inevitable that he runs for president, according to SFGate.

Crime, taxes and future role of Harris County government in race to be Pct. 4 commissioner

Kamala Harris to headline Texas Democratic Party fundraiser one month before midterm election

You Decide - Harris County Commissioner Pct. 4 candidates Jack Cagle and Leslie Briones debate

House passes US election law overhaul in response to Jan. 6 Capitol riot

Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion

Things To Do

College Station ranked among top 15 safest cities for trick-or-treating: study

College Station was ranked No. 14 on the list due to its low number of registered sex offenders, a high number of law enforcement, and pedestrian safety.

Texas ranked one of the best states to go fishing, according to report

Things to do in the Houston area this weekend: September 23-25

Things to do this weekend: Rodeos, corn maze, shrimp festival and more!

Modern spin on mini golf at Puttery in Houston

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Modern spin on mini golf at Puttery in Houston

Bun B's Trill Burgers pop-up at Houston City Hall this weekend!

Here's how you can get your hands on Bun B's Trill Burgers this weekend!

New trendy sushi restaurant in the Heights includes a vegetarian menu

Entertainment

College Station ranked among top 15 safest cities for trick-or-treating: study

College Station was ranked No. 14 on the list due to its low number of registered sex offenders, a high number of law enforcement, and pedestrian safety.