Comedian Ron Funches (Aug. 14, 2026)
On Friday's show: We preview Saturday’s rescheduled Pride Houston parade. Then, we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week. And we catch up with comedian Ron Funches.
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Harris County shatters early voting record on Day 1 with at least 100,000 ballots cast
Harris County shattered its early voting record on Day 1, with 104,201 ballots cast by 6 p.m. — blowing past the previous record of 63,000 votes set during the 2018 midterm elections. The milestone was confirmed by the Harris County Clerk’s Office. Lines stretched out the door at...
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Plane seen upside down near runway of Scholes International Airport in Galveston
A plane was seen upside down in a marshy area near the approach of the runway at Scholes International Airport in Galveston. Details are limited at this time, but multiple emergency responders are at the scene. It is unclear if anyone was injured in the incident or what exactly h...
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Great Wolf Lodge Halloween Fun: Trick-or-Treat Trails & Family Activities
Great Wolf Lodge is turning up the family-friendly fright this Halloween season, and it’s the perfect destination for parents looking for fun that’s more treats than tricks. Our friend Emily Kaufman, aka The Travel Mom , returns to Houston Life to share why a stay at Great Wolf i...
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How to get your home market-ready without breaking the bank
Selling your home doesn’t always mean a full remodel. But knowing where to spend and where to hold back can be the difference between a quick sale and a house that sits on the market. Real estate broker Jay Bradley says buyers make up their minds faster than most sellers realize....
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Fort Bend Women’s Center shares resources for domestic violence survivors
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month , a time to recognize the signs of abuse and remind survivors that help is available. The Fort Bend Women’s Center is working to connect more people in the Greater Houston area with the resources they need to find safety and rebuild th...
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Election integrity in Galveston County — what officials are doing to protect your ballot
With election security getting so much attention, KPRC 2 went behind the scenes in Galveston County to see exactly what’s being done to protect your vote. Galveston County Clerk Dwight Sullivan has been in office since 2011. In that time, he says he’s only seen two cases of someo...
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Dozens of shots fired before law enforcement arrive to serve warrant in North Houston
Federal and local law enforcement agencies were at the scene of a home on Houston’s north side to serve a warrant Monday. The scene is located in the 13000 block of Ella View Lane. Both agents from FBI - Houston and officers with the Houston Police Department are at the scene. Wi...
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Florida man dons realistic ‘old man’ mask for bank heists, DOJ says
A Florida man arrested in connection with a pair of Tampa Bay-area bank robberies turned out to be a lot younger than he looked – at least, younger than he allegedly looked at the time of the heists....
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Person hit by train, killed in Houston near SH 288, I-610
A person has died after being hit by a train on Houston's south side.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 19, 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.
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Man fatally struck by train on Houston's south side
Houston police are investigating a fatal collision between a pedestrian and a train on the city’s south side Monday. HPD says the crash happened around 1:05 p.m. at 3101 Holmes Road. Details are limited, but police say the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers remain at ...
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Suspect charged in D.C. shooting of National Guard member
A National Guard member and a suspect were shot late Sunday night as Guard members attempted to break up a fight in Southeast Washington, according to D.C. police....