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Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitch
Read full article: Texas students with immigrant parents lost out on college aid because of FAFSA glitchThe glitch kept the students from submitting the form on time, which put them last in line to receive aid this year.
‘It’s hilarious,’ Texans linebacker, special-teams ace Neville Hewitt makes viral, flying suplex, wrestling style tackle
Read full article: ‘It’s hilarious,’ Texans linebacker, special-teams ace Neville Hewitt makes viral, flying suplex, wrestling style tackleTexans linebacker grew up as a fan of The Rock
AP Top 25: Texas returns to No. 1, Alabama drops to No. 7 after upsets force reshuffling of rankings
Read full article: AP Top 25: Texas returns to No. 1, Alabama drops to No. 7 after upsets force reshuffling of rankingsIt was a week of upheaval in The Associated Press college football poll.
Moss scores 3 TDs as No. 25 Texas A&M gives No. 9 Missouri its first loss in 41-10 rout
Read full article: Moss scores 3 TDs as No. 25 Texas A&M gives No. 9 Missouri its first loss in 41-10 routLe’Veon Moss ran for a career-high 138 yards with three touchdowns and No. 25 Texas A&M handed ninth-ranked Missouri its first loss with a 41-10 victory Saturday.
Kinship Care offers resources, emotional support to families in Houston
Read full article: Kinship Care offers resources, emotional support to families in HoustonIn Houston, DePelchin Children’s Center plays a crucial role in supporting families who step in to care for children when parents are unable to.
Trucks, drivers needed to transport essentials to Hurricane Helene’s hardest-hit areas
Read full article: Trucks, drivers needed to transport essentials to Hurricane Helene’s hardest-hit areasOnPoint Rescue, a non-profit born from Hurricane Harvey's aftermath, is stepping up to deliver essential supplies to communities devastated by Hurricane Helene.
Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before Monday’s deadline
Read full article: Here’s how to register to vote in Texas before Monday’s deadlineOur guide can help you determine how to register, who is eligible to vote, whether you’re still registered and more in advance of Election Day.
West Texans split on proposed direct air capture project that could be largest in U.S.
Read full article: West Texans split on proposed direct air capture project that could be largest in U.S.Residents were worried about the impact on their drinking water while business leaders were excited for the new jobs.
Dramatic dashcam video shows Columbia-Brazoria ISD school bus crashing into dump truck
Read full article: Dramatic dashcam video shows Columbia-Brazoria ISD school bus crashing into dump truckInvestigators say there were a total of 34 students on the school bus when it crashed into a dump truck at a construction zone.
Supreme Court to weigh a Texas death row case after halting execution
Read full article: Supreme Court to weigh a Texas death row case after halting executionThe U.S. Supreme Court will hear the case of a Texas man on death row who has long argued that DNA testing would help prove he didn't kill an 85-year-old woman during a home robbery decades ago.
‘Thanks for waking me:’ Texans share strong words for wanted man linked to early A.M. Blue Alert in Hall County 😬
Read full article: ‘Thanks for waking me:’ Texans share strong words for wanted man linked to early A.M. Blue Alert in Hall County 😬Everyone in Texas seems to have a mutual enemy after getting a Blue Alert early Friday morning to find a man accused of shooting an officer.
$30K reward offered for information on road rage shooter who killed 19-year-old on Katy Freeway in September
Read full article: $30K reward offered for information on road rage shooter who killed 19-year-old on Katy Freeway in SeptemberThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public's assistance in solving the heartbreaking shooting of 19-year-old Cody Johnson.
Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoax
Read full article: Petition filed shows more people may be involved in Fort Bend County social media hoaxThe petition claims a high-profile Pakistani American Businessman teamed up with Fort Bend County Pct. 3 Commissioner candidate Taral Patel to hatch a smear campaign against another candidate they had "a common enemy" with during the 2023 primaries.
Texas Blue Alert issued for suspect linked to Memphis officer shooting
Read full article: Texas Blue Alert issued for suspect linked to Memphis officer shootingA Blue Alert has been issued in Texas for Seth Altman, 33, who is wanted in connection with the shooting of a law enforcement officer in Memphis, Texas.
2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing children
Read full article: 2 young victims rescued during investigation of Harris County man accused of sexually abusing childrenThe Montgomery County Pct. 3 Constable’s Office says a Harris County man is now behind bars following a child pornography and sexual abuse investigation.
THC Club in Houston accused of laundering $4.5 million by selling actual marijuana at dispensaries
Read full article: THC Club in Houston accused of laundering $4.5 million by selling actual marijuana at dispensariesA criminal enterprise in Houston, known as “THC Club,” is accused of laundering over $4.5 million through illegal marijuana sales across 18 locations in Harris County.
Columbia-Brazoria ISD bus driver, student hospitalized after crashing into dump truck
Read full article: Columbia-Brazoria ISD bus driver, student hospitalized after crashing into dump truckInvestigators say there were a total of 34 students on the school bus when it crashed into a dump truck at a construction zone.
Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud scheme
Read full article: Couple seen in viral Houston road rage video now accused in real estate rental fraud schemeFour people are accused of an elaborate rental fraud scheme targeting more than a dozen Harris County properties involving a stolen identity.
71-year-old Harris County woman reported missing found safe after search in Gonzales County
Read full article: 71-year-old Harris County woman reported missing found safe after search in Gonzales CountyA 71-year-old woman who was reported missing out of Harris County was found safe following a search in Gonzales County.
14-year-old Willis High School student charged following false threat of having AK-47 in bag
Read full article: 14-year-old Willis High School student charged following false threat of having AK-47 in bagA 14-year-old Willis High School student has been charged with making a false alarm after an incident during a class change at the school.
46-year-old Fort Bend County man gets life in prison for sexually abusing child over 14-year period
Read full article: 46-year-old Fort Bend County man gets life in prison for sexually abusing child over 14-year periodA judge in Fort Bend County has sentenced a 46-year-old man to life in prison without parole for sexually abusing a child over a 14-year period.
DPS offers Saturday hours at select Houston-area locations this October
Read full article: DPS offers Saturday hours at select Houston-area locations this OctoberThe Texas Department of Public Safety is extending its service hours by offering Saturday appointments at select driver’s license offices in the Houston area throughout October.
Clues that could have helped solve the Texas Killing Fields murders in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’
Read full article: Clues that could have helped solve the Texas Killing Fields murders in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’A new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
Astros season comes to an end after Game 2 loss to Detroit Tigers in AL Wild Card
Read full article: Astros season comes to an end after Game 2 loss to Detroit Tigers in AL Wild CardOn Wednesday, the Houston Astros will be playing for their lives against the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the MLB Wild Card.
Months long battle to fix cluster mailboxes leaves deliveries disrupted in Pecan Grove neighborhood
Read full article: Months long battle to fix cluster mailboxes leaves deliveries disrupted in Pecan Grove neighborhoodIt’s been nearly three months since Hurricane Beryl and the same amount of time people in one Pecan Grove community say they’ve had their mail delivery service disrupted.
Armed man trying to force his way into ex’s home shot, killed in NW Harris County
Read full article: Armed man trying to force his way into ex’s home shot, killed in NW Harris CountyThe Harris County Sheriff’s Office says an armed man who tried to force his way into his ex-girlfriend or wife’s home was shot and killed Tuesday.
‘I brought my kids here because I trust the teachers’: Fleming teacher’s trust in NES leads to personal change
Read full article: ‘I brought my kids here because I trust the teachers’: Fleming teacher’s trust in NES leads to personal changeFleming MS's Januel Plumber, initially skeptical of the New Education System (NES), has experienced a change of heart.
Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”
Read full article: Bernie Sanders tells Texas progressives to back Harris, says Allred win would “make all the difference”Joining Sanders as he campaigns up and down the I-35 corridor are Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Rep. Greg Casar, and former El Paso congressman Beto O’Rourke.
Harris County launches $17M loan fund for small businesses. Here’s how you can apply
Read full article: Harris County launches $17M loan fund for small businesses. Here’s how you can applyStarting Tuesday, Harris County is offering low-interest loans from the $17 million Harris County Opportunity Fund to support small businesses.
TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Penalties persist, but Texans pull off late win vs. Jaguars
Read full article: TEXANS NEWSLETTER: Penalties persist, but Texans pull off late win vs. JaguarsThe Houston Texans rallied for a 24-20 comeback win over the Jaguars, but penalties and the run game remain concerns as they prepare to face the Buffalo Bills.
Port of Houston shut down as dock workers strike for fair contract, wages
Read full article: Port of Houston shut down as dock workers strike for fair contract, wagesDozens of workers outside the Bayboard Container Terminal in Seabrook holding signs saying “NO WORK WITHOUT A FAIR CONTRACT” and “ILA WORKERS OVER MACHINES; DEFEND OUR JOBS AND RIGHTS.”
A battered child care industry’s latest challenge? Competing for 4-year-olds.
Read full article: A battered child care industry’s latest challenge? Competing for 4-year-olds.A 2019 state law requiring schools to offer full-day pre-K is capturing child care’s most profitable customer base: 3- and 4-year-olds.
Spring Branch ISD hosting special school safety board meeting following threats
Read full article: Spring Branch ISD hosting special school safety board meeting following threatsSpring Branch Independent School District holding special board meeting Monday night at the Duncan Klussman Education Center to address school safety.
‘He’s a very dangerous person’: Man accused of gunning down Pct. 4 Corporal makes first court appearance
Read full article: ‘He’s a very dangerous person’: Man accused of gunning down Pct. 4 Corporal makes first court appearanceAthir Murady, charged with the murder of Harris County Precinct 4 Corporal Maher Husseini, appeared in court for the first time on Monday.
Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortages
Read full article: Dockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas go on strike, a standoff risking new shortagesDockworkers at ports from Maine to Texas have started walking picket lines in a strike over wages and automation that could reignite inflation and cause shortages of goods if it goes on more than a few weeks.
Humble ISD raising money, awareness for pediatric cancer research
Read full article: Humble ISD raising money, awareness for pediatric cancer researchThe process can be isolating for families with a child undergoing cancer treatments. However, community members at Humble ISD are coming together to show families like 12-year-old Sofia Figueroa’s, that they are not alone.
Attention job seekers! 30+ employers looking to hire at “Discover Your Future” Fall Job Fair in Pasadena
Read full article: Attention job seekers! 30+ employers looking to hire at “Discover Your Future” Fall Job Fair in PasadenaLooking for a new job? Check out the "Discover Your Future" Fall Job Fair in Pasadena that's open to the public.
Montana man gets 6 months in prison for cloning giant sheep and breeding it
Read full article: Montana man gets 6 months in prison for cloning giant sheep and breeding itAn 81-year-old Montana has been sentenced to six months in federal prison and ordered to pay $24,000 in penalties for using tissue and testicles from large sheep hunted in Central Asia and the U.S. to illegally create hybrid sheep for captive trophy hunts in Texas and Minnesota.
Bystander intervenes, shoots and kills man fighting with ex-girlfriend at N. Harris County apartment complex
Read full article: Bystander intervenes, shoots and kills man fighting with ex-girlfriend at N. Harris County apartment complexIt happened at approximately 2:45 a.m. in the 17200 block of Hafer Road.
‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: ‘Will do all we can’: Texas sends generators to Georgia to help in aftermath of Hurricane HeleneFollowing a request from the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, Texas Governor Greg Abbott said the state is sending generators to Georgia to help in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene.
21-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old girl he was said to be dating in E. Harris County
Read full article: 21-year-old arrested, accused of shooting, killing 17-year-old girl he was said to be dating in E. Harris CountyTomas Bautista is charged with murder and is currently in the Harris County Jail.
Ruling that found part of Texas vote harvesting law unconstitutional temporarily blocked
Read full article: Ruling that found part of Texas vote harvesting law unconstitutional temporarily blockedA federal judge’s decision on Sept. 28 had immediately halted the state’s ability to investigate alleged cases of vote harvesting.
Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13
Read full article: Manning leads No. 1 Texas over Mississippi State as Longhorns earn first SEC victory 35-13Arch Manning passed for two touchdowns and ran for another score, and No. 1 Texas got another standout performance from its defense to earn the program’s first Southeastern Conference victory, 35-13 over Mississippi State.
Marcel Reed throws for 2 touchdowns and runs for another in No. 24 Aggies’ 21-17 win over Arkansas
Read full article: Marcel Reed throws for 2 touchdowns and runs for another in No. 24 Aggies’ 21-17 win over ArkansasMarcel Reed threw for two touchdowns and ran for a score, and No. 24 Texas A&M beat Arkansas 21-17 in their final scheduled neutral site meeting at the home of the Dallas Cowboys.
Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injury
Read full article: Arch Manning gets second career start for No. 1 Texas as Ewers continues to recover from injuryTexas will start Arch Manning at quarterback when the No. 1 Longhorns play Mississippi State on Saturday as Quinn Ewers continues to recover from a strained abdomen.
Cowboys could be without injured Parsons, Lawrence for multiple games, AP sources say
Read full article: Cowboys could be without injured Parsons, Lawrence for multiple games, AP sources sayTwo people with knowledge of the injuries say two-time All-Pro Micah Parsons and fellow pass rusher DeMarcus Lawrence could miss multiple games for the Dallas Cowboys after getting hurt in a victory over the New York Giants.
Texas maternal mortality committee asks to review abortion-related deaths
Read full article: Texas maternal mortality committee asks to review abortion-related deathsThe panel wants to review those cases, which have been excluded from state data for years, and other reforms amid a report that shows a spike in maternal deaths.
Texas Supreme Court denies AG Paxton’s attempt to overturn State Fair of Texas gun ban
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court denies AG Paxton’s attempt to overturn State Fair of Texas gun banThe Texas Supreme Court has denied Attorney General Ken Paxton’s filing seeking to stop the State Fair of Texas from prohibiting handguns on the property.
Sugar Land leaders propose ‘rapid-start’ power plant to some homeowner dismay
Read full article: Sugar Land leaders propose ‘rapid-start’ power plant to some homeowner dismayCity officials are exploring the development of a rapid-start natural gas power plant aimed at bolstering the Texas electricity grid. Mayor Joe Zimmerman emphasized that the primary goal of the project is to deliver clean and sustainable power, enhancing grid reliability.
Attorney General Ken Paxton targets El Paso nonprofit that offers legal services to migrants
Read full article: Attorney General Ken Paxton targets El Paso nonprofit that offers legal services to migrantsAttorney General Ken Paxton has investigated at least five organizations this year that do immigration-related work.
Reach Out and Read, Harris Health bridging literacy gap with free books at wellness exams
Read full article: Reach Out and Read, Harris Health bridging literacy gap with free books at wellness examsWe all know how important reading books are to help children's early development but statistics show Black and Latino families, especially in the Houston area, still don't have access to books -- which is why a clinic is trying to change that by giving free books to children.
Senate Democrats boost Colin Allred’s bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investment
Read full article: Senate Democrats boost Colin Allred’s bid against Ted Cruz with multimillion dollar investmentThe late-cycle investment signals the party is taking Texas seriously — a shift from past cycles.
Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance call
Read full article: Danbury PD officer shot in Brazoria County while responding to domestic disturbance callInvestigators say the shooter was taken into custody after an exhaustive search requiring two helicopters, a DPS plane, a SWAT team, and resources from numerous departments throughout the region.
‘Somebody cared’: Anonymous donor gives $1,000 to New Caney family homeless after derecho, Beryl, left RV unlivable
Read full article: ‘Somebody cared’: Anonymous donor gives $1,000 to New Caney family homeless after derecho, Beryl, left RV unlivableA New Caney couple that became homeless after the derecho is breathing a sigh of relief.
‘I can’t sleep’: Harris County mother angry after stray bullet comes through room where her 2 kids were sleeping
Read full article: ‘I can’t sleep’: Harris County mother angry after stray bullet comes through room where her 2 kids were sleepingA Harris County woman is anxious and angry after a stray bullet came through her home and came dangerously close to striking her two sleeping children.
Texas sues Biden administration over requirement to provide LGBTQ+ youth foster placements
Read full article: Texas sues Biden administration over requirement to provide LGBTQ+ youth foster placementsPlacing LGBTQ+ foster children in more accepting homes would cost Texas too much money and resources, the lawsuit says.
15-year-old Willis ISD student charged after making threatening comment, marking second school threat this week
Read full article: 15-year-old Willis ISD student charged after making threatening comment, marking second school threat this weekAuthorities say a 15-year-old Willis ISD student has been charged after another student and a school official overheard him making a threatening comment towards a school.
Why wasn’t Houston’s ex-officer handcuffed immediately after murder conviction | Here’s what we know
Read full article: Why wasn’t Houston’s ex-officer handcuffed immediately after murder conviction | Here’s what we knowTensions ran high in the courtroom as ex-Houston officer Gerald Goines was found guilty of murder in the 2019 Harding Street raid that resulted in the deaths of Dennis Tuttle, Rhogena Nicholas, and their dog.
Death toll rises: 15-year-old dies days after home collapse in Brazoria County
Read full article: Death toll rises: 15-year-old dies days after home collapse in Brazoria CountyThe Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office said it happened at approximately 5:03 p.m. in the 2000 block of County Road 49 in the Angleton area.
Takeaways from the Texas Tribune-Associated Press report on 24 hours along the Texas-Mexico border
Read full article: Takeaways from the Texas Tribune-Associated Press report on 24 hours along the Texas-Mexico borderReporters from both organizations spent a day documenting the reality on the border. Here’s a summary of what they found.
Sentencing phase next for ex-Houston PD officer found guilty of murder in Harding Street raid
Read full article: Sentencing phase next for ex-Houston PD officer found guilty of murder in Harding Street raidThe jury has entered its second day of deliberations in the high-profile trial of former Houston Police officer Gerald Goines, accused of felony murder and tampering with a government record.
Many Americans say immigration is out of control, but 24 hours on the Texas-Mexico border showed a new reality. Will it last?
Read full article: Many Americans say immigration is out of control, but 24 hours on the Texas-Mexico border showed a new reality. Will it last?The Texas Tribune and The Associated Press visited five locations along the 1,254-mile span to separate the facts from the political narrative during a heated election year.
WATCH TONIGHT: Return to the Texas Killing Fields in the season premiere of ‘The Evidence Room
Read full article: WATCH TONIGHT: Return to the Texas Killing Fields in the season premiere of ‘The Evidence RoomSeason 6 of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday, Sept. 25 exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
Man executed for the 2008 murder of infant son in Galveston
Read full article: Man executed for the 2008 murder of infant son in GalvestonThe State of Texas carried out the execution of Travis Mullis, 38, Tuesday evening in Huntsville. Mullis gave a final statement saying he was sorry for murdering his son and referring to his execution as a form of “assisted suicide.”
Here’s how Texas’ colleges ranked on the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges list
Read full article: Here’s how Texas’ colleges ranked on the 2025 U.S. News Best Colleges listThe U.S. News Best Colleges list, an annual ranking published by U.S. News & World Report, is often regarded as the most accredited ranking of higher-level educational institutions in the United States.
Texas man who waived his right to appeal death sentence is executed for killing infant son
Read full article: Texas man who waived his right to appeal death sentence is executed for killing infant sonA Texas man who waived his right to appeal his death sentence has been executed for killing his 3-month-old son more than 16 years ago.
10-year-old student accused of making hoax shooting threat against school in Texas Hill Country
Read full article: 10-year-old student accused of making hoax shooting threat against school in Texas Hill CountryA 10-year-old is facing charges, accused of posting a hoax social media threat against a school in a city in the Texas Hill Country.
Law requiring armed guards on Texas campuses back in spotlight amid school threats
Read full article: Law requiring armed guards on Texas campuses back in spotlight amid school threatsA law passed in September 2023 was supposed to require an armed guard at every school campus in Texas. But are there really?
Texas AG Ken Paxton files last-minute appeal to stop State Fair of Texas from implementing gun ban
Read full article: Texas AG Ken Paxton files last-minute appeal to stop State Fair of Texas from implementing gun banThe fair implemented the policy after a man wounded three people in a shooting at last year’s fair.