Humble family disputes police account after K-9 unit deployed in arrest
The loved ones of a 20-year-old man charged with assaulting a police officer are questioning why a K-9 was deployed during his arrest following a family dispute.
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West Texas man sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for fatal fentanyl overdose
A 34-year-old Texas man has been sentenced to 21 years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute fentanyl that led to a fatal overdose, federal prosecutors announced....
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Texas Panhandle man arrested on federal child pornography charges following FBI investigation
Tharon Thomas Drake, 53, of Borger, Texas, was arrested on federal charges of receiving child sexual abuse material, officials announced.
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False pamphlets causing backlash and confusion, Texas transgender rights group says
The mailers, sent by an organization formed last month in Wyoming, implicate a Texas transgender rights group that says it was not involved.
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2 people injured in stabbing on METRO bus in north Houston
Two people were injured in a stabbing on a METRO bus in north Houston Tuesday night, according to METRO. The incident happened at 10:15 p.m. on a Route 44 bus near West Montgomery Road and Dolley Wright Street. Guatemalan man gets 30 years for role in smuggling tragedy that kille...
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‘It’s madness’: 30 to 40 dogs found abandoned on North Houston street
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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The week in politics (Oct. 21, 2026)
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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Warmer days are coming for Houston but the humidity remains low
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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Video shows 2 women threatening to call ICE during high school volleyball game
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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Pediatric strokes: What parents should know about the warning signs
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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Toledo hazmat incident causes evacuations from chemical release
Officials said a chemical tank exploded containing glycidyl methacrylate and that one person was injured.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3423: Protocols Throughout History
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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The Knowles-Rowland House offers more than shelter
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...