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Hello Houston (October 9, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin, listen to this week’s “Tessa Takes On” with Bronze medalist Louie Hinchcliffe, and we showcase the “Call Me Mother Experience.” Plus, we share weekend events for “Last Minute Plans.”...
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‘Where’s Ron?’ Galveston’s ‘Island Hero’ is forced to leave familiar spot after safety concerns
For 30 years, Ron Radler has sold cold water at the same median on Galveston Island. Recently, law enforcement asked him to move away from the median since it violates state traffic laws. Radler says business has since been a lot harder to come by....
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Massive 2,000-year-old discovery from time of Jesus emerges remarkably intact
A remarkably intact discovery dating to around the time of Jesus has been unearthed in Israel.
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250 days in Congress: Christian Menefee plans to rebuild TX-18
Congressman Christian Menefee Credit: Jimmie Aggison/Defender In his first 250 days, U.S. Representative Christian Menefee says he has addressed constituent case backlog, filed legislation, and focused on affordability and funding for the 18th Congressional District. It has been ...
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Major I-10 HOV connection to close for two years starting Friday evening
TxDOT recommends planning for an additional 15 to 30 minutes of travel time while traffic patterns adjust in the area.
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Atlantic season’s first hurricane, Isaias, set to slam into Central Gulf Coast Friday night
Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) has strengthened into a category three hurricane with winds packing 120 mph, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. The National Hurricane Center has Isaias holding at 120-mile-per-hour winds Friday. Gulf water temperatures are record setting warm...
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Paxton launches tipline for Talarico sightings as rival fights the flu
Republican Senate candidate and Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched a tipline Friday, asking supporters for sightings of his Democratic rival and state Rep. James Talarico....
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LIVE LOOK: Watch Hurricane Isaias approach the Gulf Coast from Pensacola, Florida
Hurricane Isaias is approaching the northern Gulf Coast, bringing strengthening winds, rough surf and dangerous conditions to coastal communities. Watch our live stream from Pensacola, Florida where viewers can see the wind picking up and powerful waves crashing along the beach a...
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14 Houston-area restaurants added to 2026 Michelin Guide
While no Houston-area restaurants received new Michelin stars this year, all six of last year’s honorees maintained their one-star status.
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Apple cuts iPhone 18 Pro orders over weak sales: report
Apple is scaling back iPhone 18 Pro production orders after rising memory chip costs triggered price hikes that cooled buyer demand.
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Harris County constable pushes for universal policy, state action after Flock camera controversy
Dozens of Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers across Harris County have been turned off as local leaders deal with rising privacy concerns....
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Houston police responded to a man in a mental health crisis. ICE arrested him
Houston Public Media obtained records showing interactions between HPD and ICE during a mental health crisis, suicide attempt and domestic disturbances....
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Hurricane Isaias: Texas feeling impacts as major storm churns up Gulf
As monstrous Hurricane Isaias churns across the Gulf, the storm is stirring up problems along the Texas coast despite its distance from the state.
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Trump, the Supreme Court & Texas’ Midterm Power Struggle
Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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Using Waffle House to track hurricane damage: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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Trump admin asks judge to let Big Bend border construction continue
In a court filing Thursday, the Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Customs and Border Protection asked the judge to suspend the previous order as the administration takes its case to the Supreme Court....
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LIVE UPDATES: Isaias downgrades to tropical cyclone
Hurricane Isaias has downgraded into a tropical cyclone Saturday morning after slamming into Alabama and Florida coasts Friday night as a Category 2 storm. The Dirty Side of a Hurricane: Where the Worst Weather Happens While the storm is not expected to impact the Houston area, K...
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Oil companies evacuate offshore facilities in preparation for Hurricane Isaias
Energy experts say they don't expect the storm to have a long-term impact on gas prices, because the hurricane isn't projected to hit most of the refining facilities off the Gulf coast....
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10 most recent executions in Texas: What to know about the inmates
Texas has carried out seven executions in 2026, with the most recent taking place Oct. 7, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Jamaal Howard, 46, was the latest inmate executed by the state. He was convicted in the 2000 killing of a convenience store clerk durin...
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Vacationing in Pensacola as Hurricane Isaias approaches? KPRC 2 wants to hear from you
Are you vacationing in Pensacola, Florida, as Hurricane Isaias approaches? KPRC 2 wants to hear from you. As the storm moves toward the Gulf Coast, visitors may be reconsidering their travel plans or preparing for changing weather conditions. Are you cutting your trip short, chan...
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Manhunt ends for 22-year-old accused of killing his mother
A Massachusetts man sought after his mother was found shot to death in their Reading home was arrested Thursday afternoon in central Vermont, ending an intense manhunt for the suspect....
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Enter to Win an Entire Year of H-Circle Membership (a $1,200 value) at Hiatus Day Spa + Med Spa
As we welcome a new season, it’s the perfect time to prioritize relaxation and a little self-care. We’ve teamed up with Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa to celebrate the opening of its newest Houston Heights location on October 24. Enter for your chance to win one year of H-Circle member...
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What is the Waffle House Index - Why the government says it works
One favorite restaurant chain of the South, somehow plays an important role when it comes to measuring the impact of a storm and how it will affect a community....
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The help veterans earned exists in every state. Finding it is the hard part.
A national veterans charity built a free, verified directory so no veteran has to dial a dead number twice.
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Refreshing weekend as humidity drops across southeast Texas
Weekend Forecast: Houston waking up to a cool morning Saturday and it comes with low humidity making it feel like a false start to Fall. The lower humidity will stick around through the weekend before sticky conditions return early week. Tracking the tropics: Isaias made landfall...