2-year-old Texas boy believed abducted is found safe after Amber Alert
UPDATE: Officials said Alejandro Alvarado Jr., the 2-year-old child that went missing from Amarillo, was later found and is safe. No further details…
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8 U.S. states reach critical Covid vaccination milestone; Texas & New Mexico not among them
As U.S. officials push for more vaccinations amid slowing demand across the country, another state has now crossed an important milestone. Rhode…
Continue Reading Biden to host George Floyd’s family from Houston on anniversary of his death
WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden will host the family of George Floyd at the White House on Tuesday to mark the one-year anniversary of his…
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Severe weather threat ends in Otero & Hudspeth counties
Click here for the latest Severe Weather Warnings, Watches and AlertsClick here for ABC-7’s LIVE Interactive StormTrack Doppler Radar EL PASO, Texas…
Continue Reading Plummeting demand leads to Texas vaccine spoilage surge
HOUSTON, Texas — About 60% of the Covid-19 vaccine doses that have spoiled since Texas’ vaccination program began in December were wasted in…
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Statewide ban on homeless encampments approved by Texas Senate
AUSTIN, Texas — The Texas Senate has approved a bill to ban homeless encampments throughout Texas — a response to the city of Austin lifting a…
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‘My son was poisoned’: Texas mother describes losing son to fentanyl epidemic
TARRANT COUNTY, Texas (KTVT) — On a hot night in mid-July, Stephanie Hellstern got home late from work after picking up dinner for her…
Continue Reading Texas governor banning public schools from requiring masks – here’s what parents think
AUSTIN, Texas — When Bridget Wiedenmeyer learned Texas was banning mask mandates in public schools, she immediately worried about her…
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Yankees right-hander Corey Kluber throws majors’ 6th no-hitter of season and 2nd in 2 days, beating Rangers 2-0
ARLINGTON, Texas — Corey Kluber threw the major leagues’ sixth no-hitter this season and second in two nights, leading the New York Yankees over…
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Texas executes death row inmate for 1st time in nearly a year
HUNTSVILLE, Texas — Quintin Jones was executed by lethal injection at the Texas State Penitentiary at Huntsville on Wednesday night, according to…
Continue Reading Colonial Pipeline CEO admits to authorizing $4.4 million ransomware payment
HOUSTON, Texas — Colonial Pipeline CEO Joseph Blount said he authorized a ransom payment of $4.4 million in response to a cyberattack on the…
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Texas teacher accused of torturing kittens, says it ‘felt powerful’
SUGAR LAND, Texas — A Texas man accused of torturing and killing four kittens had worked as a geometry teacher at a Houston-area high school before…
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Abbott signs Texas law banning abortions as early as 6 weeks
AUSTIN, Texas — Republican Gov. Greg Abbott on Wednesday signed a law that bans abortions in Texas before many women even know they are pregnant…
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Texas ending mask mandates in schools starting in June
AUSTIN, Texas — Gov. Greg Abbott said Tuesday that public schools must end mask requirements starting in June and ordered Texas’ cities and…
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‘Your child’s feelings matter’: New resource to help Texas parents with child anxiety, depression
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Many can see the light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to the COVID-19 pandemic. But after more than a year of…
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Houston Astros to allow 100% capacity starting May 25
HOUSTON, Texas —Â The Houston Astros will permit 100% attendance for games at Minute Maid Park starting May 25. The capacity will remain at…
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Gov. Abbott to end $300-a-week federal jobless benefit for Texans
AUSTIN, Texas — Texas on Monday joined the growing number of states that will stop paying the federally funded $300 in extra…
Continue Reading The Houston tiger was found with help from a local businesswoman
HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston businesswoman says she helped arrange for the return of India the tiger after being was contacted by investigators.…
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What Texans can do if you lose or damage your Covid-19 vaccine card
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) — Your Covid-19 vaccine record card is likely one of the most important documents you will receive all year. Health providers…
Continue Reading After the Texas missing tiger saga, owning a big cat as a house pet might become illegal in the U.S.
HOUSTON, Texas — Tales of Bengal tigers on the loose, like the one found roaming a Houston front yard last week, may soon be history if a…
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Monday’s tax day – but Texans get until June; here’s what you need to know about filing
WASHINGTON, DC — Okay, last call. Monday, May 17, is the official deadline for individuals to file their 2020 federal tax return, and in most…
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Over 20 migrants found hidden in truck bed and trailer at Sierra Blanca checkpoint
SIERRA BLANCA, Texas — U.S. Border Patrol agents this past week encountered a large human smuggling scheme off Interstate 10 at the immigration…
Continue Reading A tiger went missing in Houston for nearly a week; here’s how the search unfolded and what’s next for him
HOUSTON, Texas — Jose Ramos looked up from his dinner and met a strange sight outside his Houston home last Sunday. A tiger. He grabbed his…
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4-year-old boy found on Dallas street, police say he was ‘murdered in a violent act’
DALLAS, Texas — Dallas police are investigating the grisly killing of a 4-year-old boy who was found on a street this weekend. “A child…
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Tiger missing in Houston found by police, taken to animal shelter
HOUSTON, Texas — A Bengal tiger that has been missing in the Houston area has been located, officials said Saturday evening. The tiger is secure at…
Continue Reading Houston police think a missing Bengal tiger is still in the city — but they don’t know where
HOUSTON, Texas — A Houston police official said Friday he thinks a Bengal tiger last seen this past Sunday is still in Houston and has been…
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Have you seen a pink taxi in Houston? Meet the woman behind the wheel
HOUSTON (KTRK) — Every once in a while, opportunities present themselves to help a neighbor in need. The next time that happens, will you rise…
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Texas landlord indicted for the murder of a tenant in 14-year cold case
LUBBOCK, Texas — The former landlord of a woman missing since 2006 in Texas surrendered to authorities Wednesday after being indicted for her…
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Texas mother missing for weeks, found in pond
PEARLAND, Texas (KTVT) — The body of a Texas mother who had been missing for weeks was found in an SUV in a pond on Tuesday, police confirmed.…
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Dallas and San Antonio sites used to house migrant children set to close within weeks
DALLAS, Texas — Two large sites in Texas used to shelter unaccompanied migrant children amid the influx in arrivals earlier this year will…
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