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The best dog

Jul 2
2 min

Texas Court of Criminal Appeals balks at Houston man's actual innocence claims

Lydell Grant was convicted of murder in 2010. There's strong evidence he's innocence. So, why hasn't he been exonerated?

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Matt Keyser

Jun 17
2 min

Mayor Sylvester Turner calls face masks 'critically important' as Houston's COVID-19 cases rise

The city has more than 10,000 confirmed cases, and health officials worry about what the rising trend could do to local hospitals.

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Matt Keyser

May 20
3 min

My daughter's fantastical fascination with Frozen

Damn this movie.

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Matt Keyser

May 1
3 min

Ex-Blue Bell CEO faces 7 felony counts in cover-up of deadly listeria outbreak

The company also agreed to plead guilty in federal court and pay a $19.35 million fine for selling contaminated ice cream.

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Matt Keyser

Apr 17
3 min

As Gov. Abbott announces plans to reopen Texas, Mayor Turner, Judge Hidalgo urge caution

Before life returns to normal, the mayor said more widespread COVID-19 testing is needed.

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Matt Keyser

Apr 10
2 min

How a goat taught my daughter all the wrong things about going potty

This can't be happening.

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Matt Keyser

Jan 10
1 min

A Ghost Poop

When potty training goes all wrong.

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Matt Keyser

Dec 31, 2019
4 min

Lydell Grant's exoneration on a fast track as he looks to 'fresh beginning'

Grant's case is before the Texas Court of Criminal Appeals, which will decide his actual innocence of a 2010 Montrose murder.

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Matt Keyser

Nov 18, 2019
9 min

A mother went missing nearly 5 years ago and was never heard from again. Where is Danielle Sleeper?

She disappeared in March 2015, leaving behind her family and three sons. Today, she still hasn't been found and no arrests have been made.

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Matt Keyser

Oct 3, 2019
10 min

Silent Cries: 1 year. 12 dead children. Countless red flags.

These children died violently in Greater Houston. All had families with CPS history. Could more have been done to save them?

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Matt Keyser

May 16, 2019
1 min

TV: Santa Fe: Life After the Shooting

KHOU reporter Grace White and I went back to Santa Fe, Texas, to speak to families and survivors affected by the tragic shooting.

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Matt Keyser

May 14, 2019
2 min

Podcast: Santa Fe: Life After the Shooting

While the rest of the world has moved on, these victims' families and survivors are left to grapple with the horrific events that unfolded.

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Matt Keyser

Oct 30, 2018
2 min

Podcast: The murder case against Sandra Melgar

Sandra is serving 27 years in prison for brutally stabbing her husband 31 times. Why are there so many questions about her guilt?

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Matt Keyser

Oct 24, 2018
21 min

Sandra Melgar was convicted of murdering her husband. Did she do it?

Sandra is serving 27 years in prison for brutally stabbing her husband 31 times. Why are there so many questions about her guilt?

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Matt Keyser

Oct 4, 2018
1 min

TV: Did Sandra Melgar murder her husband or is an innocent woman in prison?

Sandra Melgar was sentenced to 27 years in prison for murdering her husband. Why are there so many questions about her guilt?

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Matt Keyser

Aug 27, 2018
5 min

Life after Harvey leaves Bear Creek Village residents with a difficult decision

Homeowners are left to decide whether to stay and rebuild or move and start new.

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Matt Keyser

Aug 16, 2018
5 min

In Bear Creek Village, residents demanding action to prevent future flooding

The neighborhood, which sits nestled next to the Addicks Reservoir, was one of the hardest hit areas during Hurricane Harvey.

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Matt Keyser

Jul 31, 2018
1 min

Video: Katy-area day care takes steps to protect kids

Creative Years Early Learning Center is teaching its kids how honking a horn could save their life.

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Matt Keyser

Jul 13, 2018
1 min

Video: Musician hopes songs bring peace outside Harris County courthouse

Phillip Flakes is a street musician who has been serenading crowds outside the courthouse for more than a decade.

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Matt Keyser

Jun 6, 2018
1 min

TV: Tips on how to remember a child in the backseat of a car

I join KHOU 11 anchor Shern-min Chow to discuss tips and tricks on how to remind yourself not to forget your child in a vehicle.

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Matt Keyser

Apr 21, 2018
3 min

Happy first birthday, Emery!

How did this past year go by so fast?

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Matt Keyser

Apr 3, 2018
4 min

The Crawfish Farmers

Millions of pounds of crawfish are eaten across Southeast Texas each year. Here's what it takes to get them from pond to table.

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Matt Keyser

Mar 8, 2018
1 min

TV: Legal poker in Texas?

I joined the cast at KHOU 11 News at 4 p.m. to discuss my latest investigation on so-called legal poker rooms opening across Texas.

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Matt Keyser

Mar 7, 2018
5 min

Legal poker clubs in Texas? Don't bet big just yet

Clubs are opening across Texas promising legal games in a state where gambling has long been illegal. Are they as advertised?

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