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Harris County Sheriff’s deputies in Texas said Thursday evening that they were closing in on a suspect connected to the shooting of a deputy. As the law enforcement tried to apprehend the suspect, two more officers were shot. Austin York reports. 

Plus, 88% of Texas is in 1 of 5 drought stages, and SMU students move in amidst record temperatures. 

It's getting harder and harder for some people to even think about owning their own homes. The latest numbers out Thursday say mortgage rates have hit their highest numbers in more than 20 years. It's only taken 2 years for mortgage interest rates to double. KRLD business analyst David Johnson joined Ask the Expert on Thursday.

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Plus, Mansfield ISD adds a new weapons-detection system to school campuses, and the former principal of Colleyville Heritage High School who was forced out by the school board almost two years ago begins this school year in a new role. KRLD All Local - Aug. 17, 2023

Plus, an abortion drug will remain available in the U.S., but a federal appeals court is imposing significant restrictions, and the former Colleyville Heritage High School principal accused of teaching critical race theory has taken on a new role as superintendent of a charter school.

When you forget someone's name, do you admit it? Do you just call them "Bud" or "Partner" or "Buckaroo?"

Let's never let that embarrassment happen again.

KRLD's John Liddle talked with Dr. Ivan Misner on how to never forget a name.

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More than 2,000 children die each year in the US of sudden cardiac arrest, and it is the leading cause of death among young athletes. As kids head into fall sports - it's important to know how to save lives with AEDs.

Dr. Naomi Kertesz with Nationwide Children's Hospital talked with KRLD's John Liddle about the importance of automated external defibrillators.

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Plus, Arlington ISD is among nearly two dozen North Texas school districts going back to school Wednesday, and the Texas Rangers win for the 12th time in their last 14 games, behind a five-RBI night by Corey Seager. KRLD All Local - Aug. 16, 2023

Plus, a bodycam video shows U.S. Rep. Ronny Jackson (R-Amarillo) in a confrontation with police, and the State Fair of Texas announced a curfew for minors who are not accompanied by an adult.

Plus, at least 25 Fort Worth ISD schools experienced air conditioning problems on the first day back to class, and is COVID-19 a concern again as kids head back to school? KRLD All Local - Aug. 15, 2023