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Stormy Weather Pattern: Houston sees downpours ramp up heading into the weekend
Spotty Showers Moving Through SE Texas Tuesday: Expect to see more scattered downpours through SE Texas again for this afternoon. Showers are bringing mainly moderate rain but isolated pockets of heavy rain are also possible. Rain Chances This Week: Moisture from Pacific Hurrican...
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Whitmire’s financial integrity advisor admits to 15-hour workweeks for $127,000 salary, defends his work
Chris Brown said the salary was appropriate because he had three decades of relevant experience, including leading significant reforms to the city’s finances....
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Meet Comando, Mexico's smallest National Guard recruit
Comando is the smallest canine member of Mexico’s National Guard and will be involved in search-and-rescue operations with the agency.
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Houston-area man wins Fourth Amendment case against Bexar sheriff
The case included controversial roadside surveillance cameras.
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Sausage recalled for plastic contamination may still be in restaurant freezers, regulators warn
Federal investigators say boxes of frozen pork sausage recalled because it may be contaminated with plastic may still be sitting inside freezers at restaurants and other food service businesses....
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Austin Stallman, son of Brazoria County Sheriff, died following heatstroke in College Station
Austin, 21, was a senior at Texas A&M University in College Station.
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Check your piggy bank - You may have a rare 1943 penny worth up to $235,000
Check your pockets, piggy bank, and change drawer — you may have a penny minted in 1943 that’s worth up to $235,000.
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Texas ag commissioner candidates trade charges that the other isn’t legally qualified to serve
The Texas Agriculture Code requires a potential agriculture commissioner to have been engaged in “the business of agriculture” for five of the past ten years....
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Texas seniors are getting a huge property tax break. Everyone else is picking up the tab
State lawmakers passed generous homestead exemptions that have allowed some 60% of Texas homeowners age 65 and up to pay $0 in school property taxes.
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From 5% to 40%: How one Houston neighborhood is transforming its voter turnout
This Hispanic Heritage Month, a grassroots organization in one of Houston’s oldest Mexican-American communities is working to make sure its neighbors have a stronger voice at the polls. Denver Harbor has historically struggled with low voter participation, but Denver Harbor Cares...
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Hasan Piker to speak at UT Austin Wednesday
The far-left Twitch streamer is coming to the Forty Acres. The journey here hasn't been a smooth one.
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Former Buccaneer Antonio Brown reaching plea deal in Florida attempted murder case
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown is expected in a Miami courtroom Wednesday to accept a plea deal that avoids prison time in an attempted murder case....
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2 Newsletter: More scattered showers expected today and will continue through the weekend
Hello, Houston.☀️ Here’s a quick look at the latest news, developments and updates from across the Houston area, with the information you need to start your day. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us live on KPRC 2+ . ➡️ Love our morning newsletter...
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The week in politics (Sept. 30, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we learn how the Trinity River has shaped the politics, economy, and environment of Texas and Houston....
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‘Game of Thrones’ movie ‘Aegon’s Conquest’ gets 2029 release date
“Game of Thrones” fans, the wait for Westeros to hit the big screen is officially on. Warner Bros. has announced a release date for “Game of Thrones: Aegon’s Conquest,” the first feature film set in the world of the hit HBO franchise. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters June 1...
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Olympic torch relay for 2028 LA Games to travel through all 50 states
The Olympic spirit is coming to communities across the country. Organizers of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games announced the Olympic Torch Relay will travel through all 50 states before reaching Los Angeles for the Summer Games. Mother allegedly shoots and kills young daughter ...
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Man killed after apparent attempted carjacking in west Houston
A man was shot and killed Wednesday morning after an apparent attempted carjacking in Houston, police said. According to Lt. Wilkens, officers received a call about 2:18 a.m. reporting shots fired. Where are HISD’s uncertified teachers? ENOUGH finds more at some of Houston’s most...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3413: Finishing a Pilot’s Story
Episode: 3413 Finishing a pilot's story. Today, finishing a pilot’s story.
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Why Black artists struggle to sell tours
The internet chatter about Black artists struggling to sell concert tickets points to a much larger crisis reshaping the touring business, according to recent industry reporting and artists’ own comments. Since spring 2026, a wave of major touring acts across genres have canceled...
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Yates’ secret weapon: Renaldo Johnson’s journey from soccer to football
Renaldo Johnson doesn’t have to be the biggest, fastest, or loudest player on the football field to make his presence felt. Sometimes all Jack Yates High School needs is for its junior kicker to line up and trust his leg. Johnson did exactly that against Madison High School, conn...
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Battling Black Voter distrust
Black voters have been among the Democratic Party’s most dependable supporters for generations. But loyalty and trust are not the same thing. With less than a month to go before the midterm elections, Black voters and political strategists say years of inconsistent engagement and...
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Houston’s Next Generation Of Art Leaders Turn Cocktails In the Courtyard Into a Magical Night
Amidst the golden light of a Houston sunset in a lit-up pavilion/garden space, art lovers gathered for a one-of-a-kind fundraiser, boosting a staple of the Houston arts world. Cocktails in the Courtyard, a new fall soirée, benefited University of Houston’s Blaffer Art Museum. The...
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4 children found home alone while Florida mom was on 3-day cruise
A Florida mother is accused of leaving her four children, including a two-month-old infant, home by themselves while she went on a three-day cruise.
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White Sox beat Astros 6-3 in Game 1 of AL wild-card series
The Houston Astros lost 6-3 to the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday in Game 1 of the AL wild-card series.
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High flood risk across parts of Texas this week: Forecast
The greatest flooding risk this week will extend across parts of Texas, especially the Hill Country and the I-35 corridor from San Antonio and Austin toward Dallas. Several rounds of heavy rain could produce flash flooding, with additional impacts possible across North Texas and ...
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Houston family turned their sister’s ashes into tattoo ink. Now USPS can’t find their package
A Houston family grieving the loss of a loved one hoped to turn a piece of her into something they could carry with them forever. Instead, they say that irreplaceable piece of their loved one is now missing in the mail. Jonathan Henley lost his sister, Juliet Scioneaux, to cancer...
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Mother allegedly shoots and kills young daughter before turning gun on herself in W. Houston
Houston police are at a homicide scene in the Memorial area where a woman allegedly shot and killed her young daughter before turning the gun on herself. Police say it happened in the 300 block of Terra Reserve Place. Lt. Larry Crowson with the Houston Police Department says offi...