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Surveillance Cameras: Community Debate in Montgomery County

In Montgomery County, the debate over surveillance cameras heats up as local councils take action. Opinions are divided—some see them as vital for crime prevention, while others view them as invasive. Discover the latest developments in this ongoing discussion!

September 12, 2026 10:10pm CDT

Sam Houston Tollway reopens in SW Harris County after deadly crash

September 12, 2026 11:28am CDT

Suspect, father dead following Houston SWAT standoff in Independence Heights

September 12, 2026 11:17am CDT

Suspect, father dead following Houston SWAT scene

September 12, 2026 11:12am CDT

Tragic E-scooter accident claims the life of an 11-year-old

September 11, 2026 9:59pm CDT

25 years later, 9/11 survivor continues mission to tell stories of those who didn’t make it out

September 11, 2026 8:06pm CDT

Texas News

State orders Trinidad Police Department to shut down

The Trinidad Police Department will be disbanded following a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement investigation.

Texas SNAP recipients affected by Edouard have until Sept. 21 to apply for replacement benefits

Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll

Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

Vance tells protester to ‘get your ass’ to Mexico during Republican convention speech in Dallas

National News

Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree

Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month.

Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant

Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell

Teen rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in frigid Alaska waters

Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports

Is Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate? What we know

Politics

Federal budget deficit hits $2T in first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, CBO reports

The federal government's annual budget deficit reached $2 trillion after the first 11 months of fiscal year 2026, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reported.

Is Mitch McConnell returning to the Senate? What we know

Abbott, Hinojosa deadlocked in new Texas governor poll

Galveston County cannot use new precinct map in November, Texas Supreme Court rules

Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC

Trump tells Republicans they ‘go to hell’ if they don’t vote in November

Sports

FULL VIDEO: Body-worn camera video released following August officer-involved shooting

The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera video following an August shootout with a suspect that has been charged with seven felony charges. Watch the full video here.

September 11, 2026 7:34pm CDT

How to watch NFL football: Week 1

September 10, 2026 2:12pm CDT

Barry Melrose, former hockey player and coach, dies at 70

September 9, 2026 8:20pm CDT

Ex-NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick began his kneeling protest 10 years ago - where is he now?

September 8, 2026 5:45pm CDT

NCAA can't overturn Western Michigan-Michigan game result after controversial clock decision

NCAA can't overturn Michigan-Western Michigan game result, rule book states

September 8, 2026 1:51pm CDT

Former Red Sox manager Joe Morgan dies at 95

September 7, 2026 8:21am CDT

Consumer & Recalls

Nearly 180,000 children’s light toys recalled over battery ingestion risk

Children’s finger light toys sold on Amazon have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries and death in children.

Over 2 million bottles of Ricky Joy Sour Crush candy recalled over choking risk

Kids pajamas sold on Shein found to be flammable, thousands recalled

Record diesel prices top $6 a gallon — what it means for your wallet

Blue Bell releases new White Chocolate Mocha flavor

Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination

Entertainment

FULL VIDEO: Body-worn camera video released following August officer-involved shooting

The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera video following an August shootout with a suspect that has been charged with seven felony charges. Watch the full video here.

Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote

The Drop: Beyonce, 21 Savage & More!

Jimmy Kimmel to air Talarico interview on YouTube instead of ABC

Brian Duckworth, country music star and Taylor Made band singer, dies at 56

'South Park' renamed 'South America' to mock Trump's renaming spree

Offbeat & Unusual

Wild video shows person dangling after I-20 crash in Atlanta

A wild crash scene along Interstate 20 in Atlanta is getting plenty of attention on social media after video showed a person's legs dangling from an overpass.