Month: July 2026

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Man arrested after repairman found shot to death in Humble home, Harris County Sheriff’s Office says

Deputies found the repairman shot to death after family members said they were worried when he didn’t come home from work, according...

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Fireworks recalled over risk of explosion and burn hazards days before Independence Day

The recalled fireworks can tip over, posing a risk of serious injury from explosion and burn hazards, consumer safety officials said.​ 

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State senator plans to challenge San Marcos’ data center ban, says city lacks legal authority

Less than a month after San Marcos became the first city in Texas to ban data centers citywide, one state lawmaker says...

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Woman charged with harassing sex offender and his family, sheriff’s office says

A Baytown woman allegedly “harassed, tormented, and embarrassed” a registered sex offender and his family by posting about them “over and over”...

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Border wall through Big Bend state park in “planning stages” as updated map includes 2-mile barrier

An online map published by U.S. Customs and Border Protection shows plans for a wall near Big Bend Ranch State Park’s westernmost...

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Students with disabilities approved for school vouchers, only awarded around $16K, data shows

On Thursday, thousands of families across Texas are starting to get the funding for the state’s billion-dollar school voucher program.​ 

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Suspect wanted on probation violation prior to murder of woman in League City, arrest warrant shows

A man accused of killing a woman in League City was on probation for attacking her years ago, then accused of breaking...

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All lanes of I-45 SB at West Road reopen after shutdown due to overturned heavy truck

All southbound lanes of IH-45 North Freeway at West Road have reopened after prompting a mainlane closure for several hours on Wednesday...

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Williamson County jury finds homebuilder liable for fraud in flood-risk lawsuit

According to court records, jurors found the homebuilder liable for statutory fraud, common-law fraud, fraud by nondisclosure, deceptive trade practices, breach of...

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UTMB violated Equal Pay Act when it paid female worker less than male worker, lawsuit alleges

The University of Texas Medical Branch is facing a federal lawsuit after a female employee claimed she was not being paid fairly...

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