A $795 garbage bill. A family who feels like a guinea pig for a company’s new fix. A community fighting to protect their neighborhood’s history. Houstonians have been telling KPRC 2 News the same thing in different ways: they’ve had enough. Starting Sept. 13, those voices are the reason KPRC 2 is...
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Dozens of dogs, including puppies and older animals, were found abandoned in a Houston neighborhood Tuesday night. It happened near Shady Lane and Bantum Street at about 10 p.m. Tuesday. According to rescuers, an estimated 30 to 40 dogs were found roaming the area. A concerned re...
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On Wednesday's show: We preview this week's debate between candidates for Harris County Judge. And we discuss the latest developments in politics.
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Work week warm-up: Each day, morning and afternoon temperatures will rise by a couple of degrees. Gone are the mornings in the 40s and afternoons in the 70s. It won’t be hot, but we’re losing that crisp fall feel the rest of the week. There is good news with humidity. It will sta...
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What started as a volleyball game between Austin and Kashmere High Schools has turned into a controversy over remarks directed at students, conflicting accounts of what led to the confrontation, and questions about how school administrators responded. Two videos circulating on so...
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Strokes in children may be more common than some parents realize, and doctors say recognizing the warning signs quickly can make a difference in a child’s recovery. Dr. Stuart Fraser, a pediatric vascular neurologist with Memorial Hermann and UTHealth Houston, told KPRC 2 News th...
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Episode: 3423 Protocols: From diplomatic procedures to computer communications standards. Today, we examine how protocols have shaped communication throughout the evolution of humans as well as that of the machines they create....
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For more than three decades, Bread of Life Inc. fed and sheltered Houston’s most vulnerable residents from its Midtown campus. Its newest project, the Knowles-Rowland House, gives 31 people who have experienced chronic homelessness a permanent home and the support to keep it. The...
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Nick Kongolo has already done enough on the field to earn recognition. The 6-foot-4, 180-pound Alief Taylor senior quarterback completed 134 passes for 1,497 yards and 14 touchdowns during his junior season. He was a 20-6A First Team All-District selection, but entering his final...
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U.S. Rep. Al Green is sending a defiant message after his Houston congressional office received a suspicious letter containing an unidentified powder: He will not be intimidated. The longtime Democratic congressman spoke out after learning that the letter, which reportedly arrive...
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During the grand finale at Houston’s IgboFest , a towering, spinning structure rises above the crowd. It’s a moving temple of vibrant velvet tapestries, hundreds of intricately carved wooden figurines, and reflecting mirrors that catch the light, all swaying to the slow, heavy ca...
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Houston philanthropic organizations have launched a $48 million, three-year fund aimed at rehousing individuals within 90 days of experiencing homelessness. Roughly 70% of the goal, or $34 million, has already been raised from private philanthropy. The initiative, called Pathways...
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Fulshear city leaders are considering additional safety measures for electric bikes and scooters after two children died in crashes in neighboring communities. The proposed safety ordinance was on the agenda for Tuesday's city council meeting....
