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Shared Hope International human trafficking scores put 'greater emphasis on laws that protect victims and survivors,' advocacy group CEO says

Most U.S. states are still failing an international anti-human trafficking grading system but an updated methodology is giving states credit for anti-trafficking laws.


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Sister of late Vanessa Guillén: 'Now we are going to have to wait for the actual sentencing'

A woman implicated in the 2020 murder of U.S. Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén entered a guilty plea on Tuesday, per reports from Houston-based media outlets.


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HPD looks to address rise in jugging incidents: 'The workload for us and even our detectives is a lot more during the holiday season'

The Christmas holiday shopping season is underway, with many people making stops at ATMs to make withdrawals. Authorities have urged the public to carefully watch their surroundings as the crime of “jugging” is on the rise, according to a report from Houston NBC affiliate KPRC.


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Karate studio mourns late founder, Power Rangers actor Frank: 'The powerful influence and passion he generated reached people from every part of the globe'

A Houston-area martial arts gym is mourning the loss of its founder, who was also a cast member of one of the most popular children's TV shows of the 1990s.


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AAA Texas' Grillo: 'Travel for Thanksgiving continues to rebound to nearly pre-pandemic levels'

The Texas chapter of the American Automobile Association (AAA) estimated that approximately four million Texans will travel by car in advance of Thanksgiving Day on Thursday, according to a report from Austin ABC affiliate KVUE.



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Woman dubbed 'Baby Holly' reunites with long lost family: 'Thank you for all your prayers'

For at least 40 years, Donna Casasanta nursed the heartache that arose from the supposed death of her an infant granddaughter and that of the girl’s parents.


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Houston-based WWII era planes collide in Dallas air show: 'Everybody around was gasping'

A mid-air collision during an air show in Dallas on Saturday claimed the lives of six people, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.



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Attorney on paradegoer's alleged actions: 'Not political violence nor aggravated assault with a deadly weapon'

An attorney representing the 33-year-old man who allegedly threw a hard seltzer at U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) during Monday’s World Series championship parade for the Houston Astros said his client had no violent intent, per a report from Houston ABC affiliate KTRK.


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Wreckshop films continues the legacy of highlighting Houston talent with the release of Dirty 3rd Threequel

With over 25 years of celebrating Houston-based rappers, actors, and entertainers, Wreckshop Films (Wreckshop Records), is back and excited to announce the release of The Dirty 3rd: Next Generation soundtrack and movie.


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Expert on alleged lack of change post-Astroworld: 'Parents should be concerned and parents should be angry'

Saturday marks exactly one year since a crowd surge at the Astroworld Festival at Houston’s NRG Park claimed the lives of 10 people, but there’s seemingly more questions than answers surrounding the ill-fated event on the night of Nov. 5, 2021.



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Authorities locate missing Alvin teacher: 'At the request of the family, no other information will be released at this time'

An Alvin Independent School District (AISD) middle school teacher who went missing in September was found in New Orleans on Monday, Houston and New Orleans-based media outlets reported.


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Fan on Grammy-nominated rapper fatally shot in Houston: 'I feel it's just another good person gone too soon'

Takeoff, a member of the chart-topping Georgia-based rap group Migos, died in a fatal shooting in downtown Houston on Tuesday, according to reports from Houston-based media outlets.



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Gonzalez: 'We are extremely grateful that justice has been served'

Robert Solis, the man convicted of murdering Harris County sheriff’s deputy Sandeep Dhaliwal, received a death sentence on Wednesday, Houston-based media outlets reported.


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Houston Ballet on new co-artistic director: 'Ballet royalty and immensely talented'

Houston Ballet has named Julie Kent as co-artistic director, according to the company’s Facebook page.