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Heat advisory in effect Tuesday in Houston

Heat Advisory in effect through 7pm Tuesday : Dangerous heat continues across Southeast Texas. The Heat Advisory has been extended through 7 pm Tuesday due to the threat of heat indices up to 109°. Actual temperatures will climb to the mid-90s. Low rain chances Tuesday and Wednesday: I know a lot...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 15, 2026

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2 men found dead inside N. Houston home after neighbor reports smelling foul odor

A neighbor’s report of a foul odor coming from a north Houston home led to the discovery of two bodies inside Monday evening. The discovery was made at a home on Downey Street, near Little York Road. Police say responding officers entered the home and found the bodies of the two ...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 15, 2026

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Red tide near Crystal Beach — what beachgoers need to know before hitting the sand

A red tide bloom near Crystal Beach is prompting Galveston County health officials to urge beachgoers to pay close attention to how they feel — and to be ready to move if something seems off. The bloom’s reach is still being assessed, with the Galveston County Health District als...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 14, 2026

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A cello concert in the great outdoors? Free shows coming to two Texas state parks

What if your next classical music concert came with birdsong, a breeze or the sound of waves? That’s the concept behind Wild Notes Foundation , a Houston-based nonprofit offering free classical music performances in parks and other outdoor settings. Rather than separating music f...

Click2Houston GeneralSep 14, 2026

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Power outage at Pasadena chemical plant causes black smoke, 'unusual flaring'

Unusual flaring and black smoke were reported Monday afternoon at the TPC Group Houston Operations facility in Pasadena following a power outage, according to the City of Pasadena. The facility is located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. As of a 4:45 p.m. update, officials said the facil...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 14, 2026