Explosion, fire at illegal North Carolina distillery leads to arrest
A North Carolina man was arrested after an explosion and fire at an illegal liquor distillery in Wilkes County, officials said.
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Republicans in Texas Panhandle seek major change to ballot counting process statewide
The Potter County GOP wants a federal judge to require election administrators all over Texas to hand count every paper ballot cast before finalizing the results....
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The Trump administration touts immigration enforcement push in Texas as Election Day nears
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin highlighted thousands of arrests while criticizing Biden-era policies and Democratic-led jurisdictions during a press conference that at times took on a political tone....
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Get 2 Know: KPRC 2 traffic anchor and reporter Leigha McNeil
Houston drivers will have a new familiar face helping them navigate the morning commute. Emmy Award-winning journalist Leigha McNeil is joining the KPRC 2 morning team as a traffic anchor and reporter, making her debut Monday November 3 at 5 a.m. Stream KPRC 2 Houston HERE McNeil...
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Unknown vandal cuts power to multiple food trucks at NE Harris County storage lot
An owner received a security camera alert and arrived at the property, scaring the person away toward nearby apartments before more equipment was targeted....
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The “Voice” of RODEOHOUSTON named as 2027 downtown parade grand marshal
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has named longtime RODEOHOUSTON announcer and Hall of Famer Bob Tallman as grand marshal of the 2027 Downtown Rodeo Parade. Tallman has been the voice of RODEOHOUSTON for 45 years, welcoming people with his iconic “Hello, Houston!” and bringin...
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Texas parks department will open 2 of 8 oyster harvest areas in Galveston Bay
To open a public oyster harvest area, officials must determine whether there are enough legal-sized oysters, which are three inches or greater, in the area....
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Halloween temperatures in Houston have been trending hotter. Here’s what the data shows.
Historic weather data from the National Ocean and Atmospheric Administration shows the city’s average fall temperatures have increased by about 4.4 degrees Fahrenheit since 1970....
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Texas sues Harris County clerk over voter ads allegedly targeting racial, ethnic groups
The Texas Attorney General’s Office filed a lawsuit Thursday against the Harris County clerk and the clerk's office’s communications director alleging the county is violating the Texas Constitution by targeting certain racial and ethnic groups with voter awareness advertisements....
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Annual 'Day of the Dead' celebrations, once a Latin American phenomenon, gain popularity across the US
When the last of the trick-or-treaters get home on Halloween night, the next seasonal event, a two-day celebration called "Day of the Dead," kicks off the following morning....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 29, 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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Houston is looking at some showers this weekend but not a washout for Halloween night!
Thursday’s forecast: Drier air moved in Thursday making it feel more comfortable! Dry air will stick around through the evening before moisture streams back on Friday. We did see some morning rain near College Station and Columbus but the rain chances continue to decrease through...
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Texas AG’s office sues Harris County Clerk for allegedly running ‘racially discriminatory advertisements’
Paxton, who is currently running as a Republican in the Texas Senate race against Democrat James Talarico, has recused himself from the investigation, according to a statement from his office....