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US Attorney Ryan Raybould announces nationwide tax fraud enforcement results in North Texas
44+ min ago (134+ words) US Attorney Ryan Raybould announces the results of a nationwide tax enforcement search. Prosecutors in North Texas are targeting tax fraud and financial predators who target Main Street investors. US Attorney Ryan Raybould announces nationwide tax fraud enforcement results in…...
German police seize humanoid robot that alleged groped teen girl, and phones of young men who had it
6+ hour, 1+ min ago (459+ words) Updated on: October 14, 2026 / 8:42 AM EDT / CBS News Berlin — German police have seized a humanoid robot after it allegedly touched a 16-year-old girl in an indecent manner and made sexually suggestive gestures toward her. Investigators were trying to determine Wednesday whether…...
Despite tough talk from Abbott and Paxton, Texas penalties for data center violations are light
7+ hour, 55+ min ago (1666+ words) Texas officials are promising tougher enforcement on data centers, but the existing law may offer limited leverage over the industry that has largely failed to report its water use. In recent weeks, Gov. Greg Abbott and Attorney General Ken Paxton…...
Republican Alex Mealer leads Leticia Gutierrez as her campaign scrubs Trump from website
22+ hour, 45+ min ago (524+ words) Alex Mealer, the Republican nominee for Texas' 9th Congressional District, leads Democrat nominee Leticia Gutierrez by six points in the latest poll, indicating a much tighter race than Republicans anticipated when redrawing the district’s boundaries last summer. Mark Jones, one of…...
The week in politics (Oct. 14, 2026)
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (239+ words) On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on some of the "One-Hit Wonders of Texas High School Football," teams that came out of nowhere to win one unexpected state championship....
San Antonio takes DHS, ICE to court over planned Eastside detention facility
8+ hour, 16+ min ago (987+ words) San Antonio has filed a lawsuit seeking to halt development of a planned ICE detention facility over environmental review requirements. San Antonio filed a federal lawsuit Tuesday seeking to halt development of a planned immigration detention facility on the East…...
Live Updates: Houthis launch new attack on Saudi capital as Trump mulls U.S. role in Mideast war's new front
10+ hour, 42+ min ago (418+ words) October 14, 2026 / 6:29 AM EDT / CBS News A spokesperson for the Saudi-led coalition forces said Wednesday they had intercepted an attack from the Iran-backed Houthi militia. Coalition spokesman Turki al-Maliki said in a post on X a ballistic missile "launched by the…...
Deadly crash shuts down I-10 East Freeway in Channelview
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (242+ words) Two people were killed Tuesday after a crash involving at least three vehicles shut down eastbound lanes of I-10 East Freeway in Channelview. Two people were killed Tuesday after a major crash shut down the eastbound lanes of the East Freeway…...
Polls are a snapshot, and other helpful things to remember during the midterm elections
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (536+ words) With Election Day just a few weeks away — and millions of votes already cast — midterm polls are everywhere. While polling can be a helpful tool to understand the electorate, it’s not a crystal ball. This is about the time of…...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 13, 2026)
1+ day, 1+ hour ago (229+ words) For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home. To embed this piece of audio in your site, please use this code: In today’s edition…...