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Isaias remnants continue to spark flooding across the Northeast
The Florida Panhandle and coastal Alabama got the first taste of damaging winds, heavy rains that led to flooding and devastating storm surge as Hurricane Isaias made landfall near Destin, Florida around 8:30 pm Friday October 9th as Category 2 storm. Preliminary wind reports clo...
parks
Judge delays Camp Mystic bankruptcy ruling, needs more time
More than a year after devastating flooding killed 27 campers, counselors and Camp Director Richard Eastland at Camp Mystic in the Texas Hill Country, a federal judge in Houston is weighing a critical question: should the camp’s owners remain in control of the bankruptcy or shoul...
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Kohberger prosecutors say no as Idaho killer tries to boot judge who called him a 'faceless coward'
Bryan Kohberger is seeking to remove the judge who sentenced him, but prosecutors argue the judge’s harsh remarks do not prove bias as Kohberger attempts to withdraw his guilty plea....
safety
Woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Rice Village
Police say the woman was on a crosswalk on University Boulevard when she was hit by a vehicle.
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Search crew called for 16-year-old swimmer at Surfside Beach
Crews searched for the teen for hours on Friday before calling Texas EquuSearch.
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Hershey changes Reese’s Pumpkins packaging after lawsuit over design
The Hershey Co. has added a new disclaimer to Reese’s Peanut Butter Pumpkins following a legal battle over claims that images on the packaging did not match the actual candy....
Local
Keanu Reeves Rocks Out In Houston For a $1.5 Million Brunch That Lifts Up PetSet — Star Power Does Good
Following in the tradition that started with Billy Bob Thornton and his band The BoxMasters last year, PetSet’s 2026 “Le Brunch” rocked with the remarkably talented Keanu Reeves and his band Dogstar along with a clutch of Hollywood notables. As the star struck energy filled Houst...
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Hurricane Isaias makes landfall along Gulf Coast
Hurricane Isaias made landfall along the Florida Panhandle on Friday night, bringing extreme winds and life-threatening storm surge to the area.
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Texas man who made online threats toward ICE, President Trump gets over 2 years in prison
A North Texas man who authorities said repeatedly made violent threats toward ICE agents and President Donald Trump has been sentenced to 33 months in federal prison....
Local
Houston families face high costs preparing for disasters. Here’s how to get ready on a budget
Nearly half of Houston-area respondents living in households earning less than $25,000 a year said they would be “not at all” or “not too prepared” if a natural disaster struck, according to a Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research study. The finding highlights a gap...
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Texas DPS trooper rescues injured owl off I-10
A Texas state trooper had a "hoot" of a day on Thursday after spotting an injured owl along I-10.
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‘A blessing in disguise’: How community support helped Fort Bend Seniors Meals on Wheels delay meal cuts
For the first time in its 50-year-history, the local Meals on Wheels program was going to reduce its home delivered meals from seven to five meals per week last year. But the community stepped up to help delay cutting the number of meals it serves—at least until the end of this y...
Local
Thing 1 and Thing 3 stir up trouble ahead of Cat in the Hat’s return to the big screen
Two familiar faces from the world of Dr. Seuss stopped by Houston Life to bring a little mischief to Studio B! Thing 1 and Thing 3 joined the show ahead of their appearance at the Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green, where families can meet the colorful characters and sna...
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100 million years off: UT Austin researchers say meteor hit Oklahoma later than thought
Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin recently made a new discovery that rewrites a part of Oklahoma history.
safety
Houston police link fatal shootings of 2 men found in waterways
Two 20-year-old men who were last seen together near 8701 Town Park were found shot to death in separate Houston waterways, days apart, homicide detectives said. Houston police are asking for help from the public as they piece together what happened to Carlos Tzep Ajpop and Olive...
Local
Years of brown water complaints in Houston-area homes. Why is it taking so long to fix?
When you fill a glass of water at your sink, you expect clear, clean water. You need it to drink, bathe, and clean. But many Houston-area residents tell KPRC 2 that the water coming out of their taps, faucets and sprinklers is brown and looks dirty. “When you see brown water comi...
Local
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 9, 2026)
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.
government
DOJ sues Denver over ordinance banning masks for federal law enforcement officers
The DOJ sued Denver officials, arguing the city’s masking and identification rules unlawfully interfere with federal officers and endanger their safety....
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Darth Vader's 'Empire Strikes Back' lightsaber goes up for auction
Darth Vader’s iconic lightsaber, featured in one of cinema’s most unforgettable moments, could fetch at least $1 million at auction.
safety
Washington County crash: 3 killed in head-on crash on State Highway 105 identified
Three people are dead, and three others were injured in a head-on crash on State Highway 105 in Washington County.