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Opioid Crisis November 17, 2022

Researchers reveal potential game changing vaccine for fentanyl overdose

The University of Houston revealed a study about a potential fentanyl vaccine that researchers called a "game changer" in combating the opioid crisis in the U.S.

Texas November 14, 2022

Texas Gov. Abbott calls for investigation into Harris County's Election Day problems

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott called for an investigation into Election Day problems in Harris County, where voting hours had to be extended last Tuesday.

Texas November 13, 2022

Gov. Abbott's drubbing of Beto O'Rourke dashes Dem hopes of flipping Texas blue

Democratic challenger Beto O'Rourke failed to build off his narrow loss in the 2018 Texas Senate election, losing to incumbent Gov. Greg Abbott by 11 percentage points.

Texas November 8, 2022

Houston polling location closed after city employee electrocuted and dies

A Houston polling location was closed Tuesday after a city employee died while working, and voters were re-directed to another site, authorities said

True Crime November 5, 2022

True crime podcast 'What About Holly?' reveals stunning new details in 41-year-old cold case

The remains of a murdered couple found in Texas have been identified as Dean and Tina Clouse -- but the discovery led to questions about their young daughter.

College Football November 3, 2022

Deion Sanders gives emotional speech to Jackson State team ahead of SWAC matchup: 'We are all valuable'

Jackson State Tigers football coach Deion Sanders reminded his players they are all valuable after Tuesday's shooting death of rapper Takeoff in Houston.

Texas November 3, 2022

Texas human smuggling incident leaves at least three men shot, nine people in custody

Three men with gunshot wounds escaped a hotel in Houston, Texas, where they were being held as part of a human smuggling operation, police said.

Music November 2, 2022

Migos' record label claims Takeoff killed by 'stray bullet,' condemns 'senseless violence'

The record label representing Kirsnick Khari Ball, a rapper known as Takeoff and member of the group Migos, is claiming he was killed by a “stray bullet” in Houston.

Boxing November 1, 2022

Video shows rising boxing star standing next to Takeoff seconds before fatal shooting

Up-and-coming boxer Shakur Stevenson was reportedly spotted next to Takeoff seconds before shots rang out that killed the 28-year-old Migos rapper in Houston.

Music November 1, 2022

Migos rapper Takeoff killed in Houston shooting, rep tells AP

Takeoff and Quavo, two members of the rap trio Migos, were in attendance at a Houston party where one person was shot and killed, Houston police said Tuesday.

Texas October 26, 2022

Texas man sentenced to death for 2019 murder of Harris County's first Sikh deputy

Robert Solis, 50, was sentenced to death on Wednesday after being convicted of capital murder for killing a Harris County Sheriff's deputy in 2019.