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• 'Pray for the Holy Father' | Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth speaks on Pope Francis' hospitalization
  February 23, 2025
  The Catholic community is united in prayer as Pope Francis remains in critical condition following a respiratory crisis.
• Former Dallas Bishop, Cardinal Farrell, poised for crucial role amid Pope's health crisis
  February 23, 2025
  Cardinal Farrell, Dallas' former bishop, oversees Vatican affairs as Camerlengo following Pope Francis' health crisis.
• North Texas Catholic community reacts to news of Pope Francis' declining health
  February 23, 2025
  On Saturday, the Vatican said that Pope Francis was in critical condition after suffering a prolonged asthmatic respiratory crisis.
• A bus full of kids with special needs broke down in the cold. Here's how deputies saved the day.
  February 23, 2025
  "Thanks to these 'D' shift patrol deputies, everyone is getting dinner at Wendy's," ACSO said in a Facebook post. "And we […]
• 2 dead, 1 injured in shooting outside of auto sales business, Forest Hill police say
  February 23, 2025
  Police responded to a shooting in the 5200 block of Mansfield Highway Friday afternoon.
• USPS operations in North Texas city 'temporarily suspended due to safety concerns'
  February 22, 2025
  The USPS suspended operations at the Melissa Post Office due to safety concerns.
• Silver Alert discontinued for 79-year-old North Texas man
  February 22, 2025
  The Silver Alert for a man who had went missing near Lewisville was discontinued Saturday morning.

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• Breaking gets athletic spotlight as Houston organization encourages youth development through dance
  February 23, 2025
  The youth mentoring organization Houston reVision held a breaking competition Saturday where it also announced its first-ever AAU team.
• Authorities in Harris, Montgomery Counties unite to tackle street takeover surge with 20 arrests made in first night
  February 23, 2025
  On the first night of the weekend-long enforcement operation, authorities said they prevented multiple attempted parking lot takeovers.
• Houston's faith community unites in prayer as Pope Francis battles complex lung infection
  February 23, 2025
  The Saturday 5 p.m. mass at Co-Cathedral of Sacred Heart in downtown Houston started with a brief message of prayer as […]
• 'Pray for the Holy Father' | Bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth speaks on Pope Francis' hospitalization
  February 23, 2025
  The Catholic community is united in prayer as Pope Francis remains in critical condition following a respiratory crisis.
• Mardi Gras! Galveston Krewe of Gambrinus parade canceled due to weather | Downtown festivities continue
  February 23, 2025
  Those originally set to participate in the Krewe of Gambrinus parade are invited to join a newly scheduled parade at 7:30 […]
• Pennsylvania officer killed in hospital shooting, shooter identified
  February 22, 2025
  The shooter has been identified as Diogenes Archangel Ortiz. He allegedly entered the hospital with a handgun and zip ties.
• Texas man who survived crash landing on Toronto runway files lawsuit against airline
  February 22, 2025
  The passenger said being "suspended upside down" and "drenched with jet fuel" caused him "severe emotional distress and mental anguish."
• Creator of massive indoor waterparks has sights set on second Texas location
  February 22, 2025
  If the proposed location is approved, it would include indoor and outdoor waterparks, a large convention center, and hundreds of new […]
• Students voice safety concerns at University of Houston at emergency town hall
  February 22, 2025
  State representative Jolanda Jones held an emergency town hall blocks from the University and focused on addressing concerns.
• Viral Whataburger mariachi performers vie for high school championship glory
  February 22, 2025
  The two schools' impromptu Whataburger performance went viral with millions of views.
• Revelers brave cold for first night of Mardi Gras Galveston
  February 22, 2025
  The party runs from February 21 to March 4. There are new parking changes to know.
• Identity mix-up leads to wrongful release of capital murder suspect at Harris County Jail
  February 22, 2025
  He turned himself in and the mistake was discovered.
• Text scam targets Harris County drivers with fake toll notices
  February 22, 2025
  The text claims you have an unpaid toll bill and tells you you have a certain amount of time to pay […]
• Laid-off Houston IRS employee shares story amid mass terminations
  February 22, 2025
  Jason Charles had just finished training with the IRS. He says more than two dozen employees were laid off from his […]
• Sleep expert testifies that a 'perfect storm' may have led to Katy-area man killing twin sister
  February 22, 2025
  Benjamin Elliott was 17 when he stabbed his twin sister to death in her sleep. His defense is that he was […]
• Woman, 70, dies after being hit by SUV along Braeswood Boulevard | Search continues for driver
  February 22, 2025
  Family members said Pamela Pepperell, 70, died after being struck by an SUV while she was walking her dogs along Braeswood […]
• Union Pacific, Texas Operation Lifesaver train HISD officers on rail safety following student's death
  February 22, 2025
  Two months after the death of 15-year-old Sergio Rodriguez, Union Pacific has begun to train Houston ISD officers on rail safety.
• Breakthrough HIV prevention: Join the discussion on PrEP on KHOU 11+
  February 21, 2025
  Join the live Q&A on PrEP, the latest in HIV prevention. Text your questions to 713-526-1111 and tune in Monday to […]

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