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Jurassic Quest prehistoric family adventure roars into Houston this weekend
Get ready to travel millions of years back in time! Jurassic Quest, North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience, is roaring into Reliant Center this weekend with a prehistoric adventure the whole family can enjoy. From life-sized dinosaurs that move a...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 3, 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.
Meet Houston author Hank Schwaeble: From Air Force special agent to award-winning horror writer
Air Force special agent. Lawyer. Pilot. Award-winning horror writer. Hank Schwaeble has quite the résumé. The Houston author has turned his fascinating life experiences into a career writing horror, thrillers and suspense — and he’s a two-time Bram Stoker Award winner. He earned ...
Elderly woman found dead in Harris County home with adult son in other room
An investigation is underway in Harris County after deputies found a woman dead inside a home while doing a welfare check Tuesday night.
Man sentenced to 20 years over a 'Texas Killing Fields' case, decades after dozens of bodies found
A man convicted over a “Texas Killing Fields” death was sentenced to 20 years in prison Thursday in a rare trial related to the bodies of dozens of women found near Houston beginning in the 1970s. James Dolphs Elmore Jr. was given the maximum sentence by a Galveston County jury a...
Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s sons share how their lives have changed since fatal ICE shooting
In an interview with Hello Houston’s Ernie Manouse, Ronaldo and his younger brother Lorenzo Jr. shared how much their lives have changed in the two months since the fatal shooting of their father at the hands of federal agents became national news....
Texas food banks feel the squeeze of federal cuts, drop in donations
Subscribe to The Y’all — a weekly dispatch about the people, places and policies defining Texas, produced by Texas Tribune journalists living in communities across the state. HOUSTON — When West Houston Assistance Ministries’ food pantry flooded around Easter , pantry manager Ver...
Houston power outage tracker: Entergy, Centerpoint maps; report an outage
Remnants of Edouard continue to bring heavy rainfall and flooding after it caused power outages to thousands of residents. See how many outages have been reported, how to view the outage map, and how to report an outage at your home....
Gallery Furniture honors veterans, first responders with free mattress giveaway
Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale and Gallery Furniture are marking Labor Day weekend with a meaningful giveaway — 150 free mattresses for veterans and first responders in the Houston area. The giveaway takes place today from 8 to 10 a.m. at Gallery Furniture, located at 6006 North F...
AI and medicine (Sept. 3, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn more about the recent deal the city of Houston made promising to never absorb The Woodlands. And we discuss how AI is showing up in health care....
2 Newsletter: Edouard moves north, but tropical moisture remains through the day
Hello, Houston.☀️ As the remnants of Edouard move north and out of Texas, some parts of the Houston area are still seeing tropical moisture. Edouard hit as a 60mph tropical storm. So far this hurricane season, we have not had a hurricane form in the Atlantic basin. The latest fir...
Jordan Chiles taps Michael Jordan, Houston legends Paul Wall and Johnny Dang for 2028 Olympics announcement
Olympic gymnast Jordan Chiles is setting her sights on the 2028 Summer Olympics, and she brought some Houston star power along for the announcement. Chiles announced her intention to compete in the Los Angeles Games in a new social media video titled “LA2028...WHY NOT?” View this...
Vaccines may lower alzheimer’s risk by up to 40%, Houston doctor says
It is World Alzheimer’s Month, and we continue to bring awareness to this disease that has no cure, but many treatments can help slow the progression. Doctors say they are seeing the risk of Alzheimer’s Disease lowered by taking this one small step towards better health. Certain ...
Houston Rockets announce new season promotions and fan experiences at Toyota Center
The Houston Rockets on Wednesday announced a full slate of theme nights, giveaways, and fan experiences for the 2026-27 season, highlighted by the expansion of Red Rush 90 to every home game, three bobblehead giveaways, Kid Days, Space City Saturdays and special ticket packages. ...
Harris County targets deadly domestic violence racial disparities
Harris County is taking a harder look at domestic violence—not simply as a criminal justice problem, but as a community safety issue shaped by race, neighborhood, poverty, and access to trusted support. That focus is part of Advancing Safer Communities in Harris County, a new rep...
Labor Day Classic Luncheon brought out some competitive banter between the head coaches
The 2026 Labor Day Classic between Prairie View A&M and Texas Southern found a calmer tone during the rivalry week luncheon at the Omni Houston Hotel as both head coaches spoke with our KPRC 2 Sports team about their excitement for the 41st year of this game. “I love the other pl...
Houston’s Historic Garden Oaks Theater Dodges the Wrecking Ball, But the Fight Isn’t Over — Inside the Long Road Ahead To Save It For Good
A band of Houstonians, living in a city that has rarely met an old building it couldn’t imagine replacing, has done something rather astonishing and rare. They have brought one old historic building tantalizingly close to a second life. After five months of scrambling, pleading, ...
Houston’s Stylish Young Professionals Swarm Tootsies For Must-Attend Summer Party — Women of Wardrobe Keep the Magic Going
Who cares what the mercury outside reads when the coolest party ending one season and signaling the harbinger of another takes place in the chilled environs of Tootsies? Just ask the 325 Millennial and Gen Z femmes who poured in for the 23rd annual Women of Wardrobe Summer Soirée...
Polk County Red Cross Shelter Open After Edouard Flooding
The American Red Cross says they are continuing to support people affected Tropical Depression Edouard. While some parts of the Houston area saw little to no rain, Livingston and other communities in East Texas were hit by rising water that covered roads and surrounded homes. Flo...