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HISD enrollment losses (Oct. 8, 2026)

On Thursday's show: We learn what a loss of nearly 10,000 in enrollment at HISD means for the school district. And we talk with the organist who collaborated with Hans Zimmer on the score for the movie "Interstellar."...

HPM HoustonOct 8, 2026

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2 Newsletter: Wake Up, Houston: Here’s What’s Happening

Good morning, Houston.☀️ Your morning scroll starts here. From the biggest stories happening around Houston to the things everyone’s talking about, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for the headlines, updates and a few things you’ll want to know before you head out the door. As...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 8, 2026

safety

62-year-old motorcyclist killed in crash on West Montgomery Road in north Houston

A 62-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a crash Wednesday night in north Houston. The crash happened around 10:58 p.m. Oct. 7 in the 8500 block of West Montgomery Road. Investigators said the motorcyclist was traveling eastbound on West Montgomery Road when a white Toyota Camry ...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 8, 2026

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Ava Coverdale found community, winning soccer at Texas Southern

While competing for the UC Davis women’s soccer program last year, Ava Coverdale realized something was missing. Sure, she was living her passion as a collegiate soccer player. But the California native, who had been exposed to little else besides her community and the sport she ...

Defender NetworkOct 8, 2026

government

Can Talarico win without Crockett actively campaigning for him?

James Talarico has strong support among Black voters in his race for U.S. Senate. What he does not have is Jasmine Crockett actively campaigning to help get them to the polls. Whether he needs her could matter in November as the Democrat tries to defeat Republican Attorney Genera...

Defender NetworkOct 8, 2026

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Prairie View A&M gets $10M AI grant from Department of War

Prairie View A&M University has received a $9.9 million, five-year federal grant from the U.S. Department of War to expand artificial intelligence (AI) research for national defense and develop two new doctoral programs, one in computer science and one in mechanical engineering. ...

Defender NetworkOct 8, 2026

government

Genora Boykins brings a lifetime of leadership to The Woman’s Hospital of Texas

For Genora Boykins, leadership has never been confined to one title, one profession or even one boardroom. Over a career spanning four decades, the Houston attorney has moved through corporate law, entrepreneurship, higher education and civic leadership, often finding herself in ...

Defender NetworkOct 8, 2026

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October 8, 2026

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Defender NetworkOct 8, 2026

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45 Texas lawmakers back limits on data center water use

As part of ENOUGH’s investigation into data centers, some viewers are asking where their lawmakers stand. We asked all 181 Texas representatives and senators four questions about what they are doing about issues concerning many Texans. 45 lawmakers — about 25% — responded. Of tho...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 7, 2026

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MAP: Federal immigration agent shootings in Texas

Four shootings involving federal immigration agents in Texas since March 2025 left three men dead and another injured, according to incidents documented by The Trace’s Gun Violence Data Hub . The ENOUGH team took a closer look at each case and mapped shootings documented by The T...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 7, 2026

government

Houston Public Works reports 99% on-time garbage pickup, heavy trash still lagging

Houston’s Public Works department is reporting significant improvements in solid waste collection, but the city’s director says there is still work to be done. Director Randy Macchi told KPRC2 News , after a City Council committee on Wednesday, that garbage is being picked up on ...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 7, 2026

Local

Houston churches could help turn underused land into thousands of affordable homes

Houston leaders are turning to churches and other faith-based institutions as a potential source of land for affordable housing, hoping to connect property owners with developers, lenders and resources to turn underused space into homes. Councilmember Tiffany Thomas is hosting th...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 7, 2026

Local

Houston’s Alley Theatre Reimagines Shakespeare’s Most Famous Love Story

There was more than one reason to celebrate at the Alley Theatre on opening night. A festive dinner marked the theater’s 80th anniversary, and the season kicked off with William Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Shakespeare is a tall order. With a classic that has survived more tha...

Paper CityOct 7, 2026