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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1628: The First Red Cross Ambulance
Episode: 1628 The first red cross ambulance. Today, we care for wounded soldiers.
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Father, suspect dead following Houston SWAT standoff in Independence Heights
A suspect and father are dead, and another person is recovering following a SWAT standoff on Friday afternoon in Independence Heights.
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25 years later, 9/11 survivor continues mission to tell stories of those who didn’t make it out
25 years after the September 11th attacks survivor Tom Canavan continues to carry the wight of the day he was buried beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center. After surviving the collapse of the North Tower Canavan dedicated his life to sharing his story and honoring the thousands who never m...
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Houston police release body-worn camera video after August shootout with law enforcement
The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera video following an August shootout with a suspect that has been charged with seven felony charges....
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Standoff with stabbing suspect ends with apartment up in flames; suspect and father dead in N. Houston
Houston police say a 20-year-old suspect and his 59-year-old father died after a standoff at an apartment complex ended with a unit up in flames. The standoff happened at the Garden Oaks Village apartments located at 4411 N. Shepherd Drive. Police say it started around 4:20 p.m. when officers got...
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Chambers County DPS Troopers recover over $38K in stolen jewelry during traffic stop
Chambers County DPS Troopers made a large recovery during a recent traffic stop.
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Higher mortgage rates are squeezing Houston homebuyers. Here’s where help may be available.
Mortgage rates are hovering near seven percent, putting added pressure on Houstonians trying to buy a home. For some buyers, the higher rate is enough to pause their search. But housing experts say a higher rate does not necessarily mean homeownership is off the table. Aqua Texas...
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Southeast Houston neighborhood, concerned over future wild vegetation challenges one month after Union Pacific clearing
A Houston homeowner who previously turned to 2 Helps You for help with overgrown vegetation along his property is facing another concern — vegetation that is already growing back. Rudy Garza lives in the 2600 block of North Shady Creek Street in southeast Houston. His home sits n...
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Tomball trench rescue: Man injured after falling into trench at construction site
A man was airlifted to the hospital following a trench rescue in Tomball on Friday afternoon.
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How to register to vote in Texas: Deadlines, IDs, requirements
A completed and signed Texas voter registration form is all it takes to make your vote count — but there’s a catch. The form must be submitted at least 30 days before Election Day. To register, voters must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a Texas resident. How to register Vote...
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Houston weather: Storm chances possible this weekend
Storm chances across the area will continue this weekend with pop-up showers possible.
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Moving to Houston suburbs? Check water bills before you sign
Planning a move to the Houston suburbs — or already building a home there? A surprise utility bill could throw your budget off track before you even unpack. KPRC 2’s Sandy Torres breaks down a few quick checks every buyer should make before signing on the dotted line. Find out wh...
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Dolly Parton could soon have major airport named in her honor after unanimous vote
Nashville International Airport is one step closer to undergoing a name change honoring late country music icon Dolly Parton.
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Across the Houston region, families, first responders and veterans remember 9/11
The city of Houston held a remembrance event for a Houstonian who died in the attacks. Miles away, at the historic Fort Bend County courthouse, a miliary veteran reflected on "those lives lost and sacrifices made.”...
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Alief ISD bus drops students off nearly 2 hours late, leaving parents alarmed
A school bus serving Alief ISD students arrived nearly two hours behind schedule Thursday, leaving at least one parent panicked and calling for better communication from the district. The bus was scheduled to drop off students at Ashford Point at 3:30 p.m. but did not arrive unti...