The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1617: Connections
Episode: 1617 Reflections on the dicey question of cause and effect in history. Today, the connections problem.
Today's Briefing
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Houston police investigate incident at Hobby Airport
Houston police responded to Hobby Airport on Saturday evening to investigate an incident.
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Houston city council adopts more equitable park funding model
The new system will redistribute some park funds from well-to-do neighborhoods to less affluent areas.
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City of Houston's minority, woman, small business program ruled unconstitutional
A federal court has ruled the City of Houston's Minority Women and Small Business Enterprise Program as unconstitutional, according to court records.
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Houston Hobby Airport flights briefly delayed after bomb threat call
A bomb threat called in to Houston police prompted a temporary ground hold and security screening at William P. Hobby Airport on Saturday evening. Houston Police Department watch command received a call at 6:29 p.m. reporting suspicious activity. The caller stated a husband was acting strangely a...
19-year-old arrested after shooting injures 5, including 1 student near VSU residence hall
Police in Virginia have arrested a 19-year-old Saturday in connection with a shooting outside Virginia State University residence halls that left five people injured.
Heights family says mail dispute with carrier has led to months of missing mail
A Heights family says an ongoing dispute with their mail carrier has escalated into months of missing mail — including bills, a car tag and a settlement payment. The family says the problems started about a year ago, when their mail carrier began leaving mail on their cars instead of putting it i...
West Houston murder suspect accused of shooting victim during altercation
Records say the shooting victim "became aggressive" after the suspect's vehicle struck his vehicle.
Grocery chain pulls more products as Salmonella-linked recall grows
The number of foods affected by the recall on fresh jalapeños keeps growing higher as more and more products are identified. On Friday, H-E-B added nearly 20 new items to its list of recalled foods that were sold in its stores.
Four shot, 1 killed by victim's boyfriend in Sunnyside
Police say one of the victims got into an altercation with her boyfriend. The suspect reportedly left the home and came back with a gun.
Four-car crash kills 1 on I-10 East Freeway
Three vehicles made contact with one another Friday night, causing one of the vehicles to hit a truck's trailer.
Pride of Pearland Band celebrates end of summer rehearsal with firetruck cooldown
The Pride of Pearland Band is wrapping up summer rehearsal in a big way — with a little help from the Pearland Fire Department. On Saturday, firefighters parked firetrucks at Pearland High School’s practice lot and sprayed down student band members following their final summer rehearsal session, ...
Harris County authorities find 8 tailgates during theft investigation
Officials say an investigation for one stolen tailgate led to them finding seven more at apartment complex on West FM 1960.
Construction workers uncover $10 million in gold while building sewer under former brewery
Construction workers in Belgium this week uncovered $10.4 million in gold while building a new sewer below a former brewery, according to local police.
New details on Harris County mother, boyfriend facing charges after 2-year-old’s tragic death
Prosecutors are waiting for the sheriff's office to complete its investigation before deciding whether to upgrade the couple's charges.
MSP investigating motive after six people found dead in northern Michigan
Michigan State Police are investigating after six people were found dead at three locations in northern Michigan Friday.
Heights burglary suspect killed in crash while trying to evade police
The suspect sped off from an apartment complex and later crashed their vehicle.
How to watch the 2026 NFL Season — and how much it’ll cost
Watching the NFL in 2026 will require fans to navigate a mix of broadcast networks, live-TV packages and streaming services, with costs varying widely depending on how many games they want to see.
Accused child sex abuse suspect arrested after fleeing Texas twice, using multiple aliases
A lengthy search for a Montgomery County man accused of sexually abusing a child ended July 27 when authorities found him in Louisiana, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office announced on Saturday. James Michael Nona was initially investigated after the sheriff’s office received a report in July ...
Montgomery Co. deputies arrest man accused of child sexual abuse after months on the run
James Michael Nona was arrested July 27 after allegedly cutting off his court-ordered GPS monitor and fleeing.
Houston weather: Scattered showers possible this weekend, some areas under heat advisory
It stays very humid across Southeast Texas for the next several days, with scattered showers possible throughout the weekend.
Historic Tall Ship Elissa returns to Galveston after America250 voyage
After sailing thousands of miles to represent Galveston and Texas during America’s 250th anniversary celebrations, the historic Tall Ship Elissa is returning home Saturday . The public can gather at Pier 21 (2100 Harborside Drive) from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to welcome the ship back to the Galveston H...
High pressure heats up Houston near 100 degrees
Our weekend’s forecast: High pressure builds in this weekend, bringing a hot, humid and dry weather pattern that looks to stick around not only through the weekend but much of next week. Temperatures will climb into the upper 90s, with the potential to hit 100° on a few days next week. With the h...
Jason Arday found dead after resigning amid plagiarism claims
Jason Arday, a British sociologist who became the University of Cambridge’s youngest Black professor in 2023, was found dead Friday at a home in south London.
Florida cold case suspect allegedly confesses to 1987 murder and reveals secret crime-scene details
A Florida man charged in the 1987 killing of a 20-year-old mother allegedly confessed after contacting authorities himself and investigators say he described details of the crime scene that had never been publicly released.
ERCOT says governor’s data center audit could take months to complete
Abbot has ordered a pause of new data center approvals until regulators can evaluate these projects.
Woman killed, 3 others wounded in Sunnyside shooting; family says she was helping a friend
A Houston family is mourning a mother who was killed early Saturday after police say a man returned to a southeast Houston home and opened fire, striking four people. The shooting happened around 2:37 a.m. at a home in the 9300 block of Fairland Drive, near Wilmington Street. Houston police said ...
YESTERDAY
The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1616: Ivan Polzunov
Episode: 1616 Ivan Polzunov and early Russian steam engines. Today, the steam engine comes to Russia.
Austin County residents protest CleanSpark data center in Sealy
Dozens of Austin County residents gathered Friday evening to protest a proposed data center in the Sealy area, arriving at a CleanSpark community meeting in tractors, trailers and trucks. They met near Trenckmann Rd and FM 949 in Sealy and caravanned to Millheim Haromonie Verein Hall where they m...
Inside a $15.5 Million River Oaks Boulevard Mansion With Its Own Indoor Swimming Pool, Beauty Salon and Crystal Chandeliers Galore
It’s not often that Houstonians get a glimpse into the grand mansions that line River Oaks Boulevard, but the recent sale of the 15,000-square-foot behemoth at 1708 on the city’s most prestigious thoroughfare opens the door. The association of realtors’ professional organization just revealed tha...
1 killed, 3 hospitalized after four-vehicle crash on East Freeway in Houston
One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) near Freeport Street, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said . The crash happened around 6:07 p.m. and involved a Honda sedan, Hyundai sedan, ...
A hot and humid weekend in Houston
Our weekend’s forecast: We were fortunate to get the rain we did on Friday. It helped keep temperatures in the mid-90s, but that relief will be short-lived. High pressure builds in this weekend, bringing a hot, humid and dry weather pattern that looks to stick around not only through the weekend ...
2 American Airlines planes averted potential disaster in Phoenix
Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe.
Gov. Abbott calls for review of Houston, Dallas airports over Muslim facilities: 'That is illegal'
Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."
Greg Abbott threatens Dallas, Houston airports’ grant funds over Islamic washing facilities
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport canceled plans to install a facility commonly used for Islamic prayer after Gov. Greg Abbott on Friday threatened to withdraw state and federal funding. Abbott sent a letter to the North Texas airport’s CEO Christopher McLaughlin, as well as the mayors of H...
Gov. Greg Abbott orders review of state grants to Bush Intercontinental Airport over Islamic washing facilities
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a review of all state grants to entities that operate airports over what he says is “illegal religious discrimination.” Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were specifically named in the governor’s annou...
'This situation is heartbreaking:' 6 found dead, including suspect, in northern Michigan community
An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
What can you change on your Norhill home? The city’s design guidelines just took another turn
Proposed design guidelines for Houston’s Norhill Historic District are headed back for review after the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission voted Wednesday, Aug. 13, to rescind its conditional approval and create a two-member subcommittee to revisit the conditions. The decision is th...
FDA assigns highest-risk status to 1.5 million egg recalled over salmonella risk
The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
2 Helps You Community Impact: Spring Branch officer rescues trapped driver from burning, overturned vehicle on I-10
A Houston-area police officer is being recognized by 2 Helps You for his quick thinking and bravery after stopping to help a driver trapped inside a burning vehicle on Interstate 10. Officer Michael Seiss says he was traveling on I-10 over a week ago when he came upon a serious crash in the eastb...
Former Pasadena police chief says disciplinary records were changed after his retirement
For the first time, the former chief of the Pasadena Police Department is speaking publicly about disciplinary records involving former Sgt. Michael Palitz. In a phone interview, the former chief confirmed that a document obtained by KPRC 2 News is authentic and that a version later provided by t...
Man shot by police in Houston after allegedly shooting 3 people in passing vehicles
A man who opened fire on passing cars in northeast Houston shot three people before being shot himself by law enforcement officers, police say.
Map: Flock cameras targeted by vandals across US
Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide.
A Wheatley High School teacher claimed his students couldn’t read or write. Then the school got an ‘A’ rating
A viral video posted on social media by a Houston ISD teacher with a controversial past has raised questions about the effectiveness of a state takeover, broader literacy trends and educator decorum.
US Army temporarily halts Apache helicopter training following deadly Texas crash
The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
Popular tomato soup sold at Walmart recalled over listeria concerns
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria.
Fort Bend County is on a deadline to find a solution for its stray livestock
Fort Bend County lacks a dedicated facility to house and care for the thousands of stray livestock and exotic animals they oversee annually, relying for years on the private property of a law enforcement official who is set to retire next year.
3 Pasadena ISD students arrested for reported threat against high school
FBI Houston reportedly alerted district police about an online threat to Pasadena Memorial High School.
Flock cameras: 3 Harris County deputies have access suspended, Deer Park officer disciplined
Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting audits in regard to the ongoing discussions about the use of Flock cameras.
Jessica Bang, rookie professional golfer, dies at 18
Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang died Thursday at a hospital in Thailand at age 18.
14 years after Austin Tice’s disappearance in Syria, his family in Houston presses efforts to find him
Tice, a freelance journalist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, disappeared near a checkpoint in Damascus on Aug. 14, 2012, while reporting on the Syrian Civil War.
Judge moves Alex Murdaugh murder retrial from small rural county amid ongoing legal twists
The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether.
Regulations eased in Texas on suppressors, certain guns after court order takes effect
A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge.
With love, from Fredericksburg! How the visitor bureau can help plan your stay
Looking for a weekend getaway from Houston? Fredericksburg offers the perfect mix of small-town charm, Texas wine, shopping, history and outdoor adventure. From nearly 100 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms along the Wine Trail to the walkable shops and restaurants on Main Street, there’s plen...
Advocates accuse hardware store chain of cooperating with ICE following detention of man in Houston area
The Home Depot, where a man was recently arrested by federal agents after reporting a shooting to local police, denies being involved with ICE operations but says it does not prevent agents from accessing its parking lots, where automated license plate readers are located.
James Talarico pushes new plan to woo Texas veterans, pledges to ‘fight for them the way they fight for us’
Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico unveiled a veterans and military agenda Friday aimed at ending forever wars, strengthening support for military families and increasing the resources available to veterans for health care, housing and employment.
I-10 reopens following latest strike on Houston Avenue bridge
TxDOT shared photos of the scene on social media at around noon on Friday.
Texas schools see modest improvement in 2026 A-F ratings. Here’s how they fared
About 85% of Texas public schools earned a passing grade in the state's latest A-F accountability ratings, while roughly one-quarter of districts and campuses scored higher than they did last year.
ENOUGH: KPRC 2’s commitment to getting answers launches September 13
Some problems seem to linger for years. Some decisions leave people wondering who benefits. And sometimes, the answers only lead to more questions. That’s where ENOUGH begins. Starting September 13, KPRC 2 News is making a new commitment to accountability journalism — digging deeper into the issu...
Rare whale and dolphin wash ashore on Texas coast in 2 weeks
The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network responded to two separate stranding events across the Texas coast this month, resulting in the deaths of a rare melon-headed whale and a chronically ill bottlenose dolphin. Rare Deep-Water Whale Strands Between Galveston and Port Aransas Between Aug. 1 an...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 14, 2026)
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Historic Elissa ship returns to Galveston Saturday after months at sea
The Elissa is expected to arrive at the Galveston Historic Seaport located off of Harborside Drive at around noon Saturday. Those attending are encouraged to gather at Pier 21 with homemade welcome signs in hand.
DFW Airport could soon be adding more Islamic foot-washing stations
More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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