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Houston weather: Storm Alert Saturday as rain chances continue through the weekend
A Flood Watch for parts of SE Texas has ended, but the threat of heavy rain continues through the weekend off and on.
FOX 26 Houston
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DOJ: Former Texas Southern adjunct professor sentenced for nearly $1 million in student aid fraud
Officials say Emmanuel Finnih received almost $1 million from making over 100 financial aid applications using Texas students' information.
Texas News
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Big Bend border barrier construction stopped by federal court
A federal judge on Friday put a stop to any further construction of a border barrier in the Big Bend region.
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Electric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree recalled over overheating, explosion risk
A popular electric balloon pump sold at Dollar Tree is being recalled after reports of overheating, flames and an explosion.
Politics
View MoreTexas lawmakers discuss whether New Mexico counties could join the state
Could a portion of New Mexico be absorbed by Texas? While it may be unlikely, the Texas Attorney General's Office told state lawmakers it was possible during a hearing of the House Select Committee on Governmental Oversight.
Sports
View MoreFormer Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo leaves CBS Sports after OWI charge
CBS Sports and former Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo are parting ways after nine years, just one month after his no-contest plea to an OWI charge.
Consumer & Recalls
View MoreElectric balloon pumps sold at Dollar Tree recalled over overheating, explosion risk
A popular electric balloon pump sold at Dollar Tree is being recalled after reports of overheating, flames and an explosion.
Entertainment
View MoreCelebrity deaths of 2026: The entertainers and artists we lost this year
From music legends to classic film stars, here’s a look at the well-known figures who have died in 2026.
Offbeat & Unusual
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Sacred pages of 1,000-year-old gospel reveal ancient DNA scientists never expected
1,000-year-old manuscript found to have traces of ancient virus DNA preserved in its parchment pages.
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Tokyo X Japanese festival in Houston on Saturday
Tokyo X Japanese festival is back in Houston on Saturday at the Reliant Center. Ruben Dominguez spoke to some representatives about what guests can expect.
