Manhunt ends for 22-year-old accused of killing his mother
A Massachusetts man sought after his mother was found shot to death in their Reading home was arrested Thursday afternoon in central Vermont, ending an intense manhunt for the suspect.
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10 most recent executions in Texas: What to know about the inmates
Texas has carried out seven executions in 2026, with the most recent taking place Oct. 7, according to the Texas Department of Criminal Justice. Jamaal Howard, 46, was the latest inmate executed by the state. He was convicted in the 2000 killing of a convenience store clerk durin...
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Vacationing in Pensacola as Hurricane Isaias approaches? KPRC 2 wants to hear from you
Are you vacationing in Pensacola, Florida, as Hurricane Isaias approaches? KPRC 2 wants to hear from you. As the storm moves toward the Gulf Coast, visitors may be reconsidering their travel plans or preparing for changing weather conditions. Are you cutting your trip short, chan...
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Enter to Win an Entire Year of H-Circle Membership (a $1,200 value) at Hiatus Day Spa + Med Spa
As we welcome a new season, it’s the perfect time to prioritize relaxation and a little self-care. We’ve teamed up with Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa to celebrate the opening of its newest Houston Heights location on October 24. Enter for your chance to win one year of H-Circle member...
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Atlantic season’s first hurricane, Isaias, set to slam into Central Gulf Coast Friday night
Isaias (ees-ah-EE-ahs) has strengthened into a category three hurricane with winds packing 120 mph, the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season. The National Hurricane Center has Isaias holding at 120-mile-per-hour winds Friday morning, Gulf water temperatures are record sett...
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What is the Waffle House Index - Why the government says it works
One favorite restaurant chain of the South, somehow plays an important role when it comes to measuring the impact of a storm and how it will affect a community....
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The help veterans earned exists in every state. Finding it is the hard part.
A national veterans charity built a free, verified directory so no veteran has to dial a dead number twice.
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Texas midterm election 2026: Harris County sample ballots, key races
See Harris County's 2026 sample ballot, candidates and key races. Find Texas early voting dates, polling locations and Election Day information.
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Texas midterm election 2026: Fort Bend County sample ballots, key races
See Fort Bend County's 2026 sample ballot, candidates and key races. Find Texas early voting dates, polling locations and Election Day information.
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Ken Paxton took nearly 1,000 trips with state-funded security detail costing millions of dollars
The Texas attorney general’s use of a taxpayer-funded travel security detail stands out when compared with his predecessor and other state officials, our analysis found....
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PepsiCo raising prices on Doritos, Ruffles, SunChips and some sodas after recent cuts
PepsiCo is raising prices on some of its popular chips and sodas, including Doritos, Ruffles and SunChips, just months after cutting prices in an effort to win back inflation-weary shoppers....
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2 Newsletter: Houston’s forecast and Gulf Coast neighbors brace for Hurricane Isaias’ impact
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Your morning scroll starts here. From the biggest stories happening around Houston to the things everyone’s talking about, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for the headlines, updates and a few things you’ll want to know before you head out the door. As...
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The Dirty Side of a Hurricane: Where the Worst Weather Happens
Hurricane Isaias will impact the central Gulf Coast, giving us in Houston a chance to understand an important hurricane concept: the clean side versus the dirty side of a storm. First, here’s the latest on the storm. As of Friday morning, Isaias is a Category 2 hurricane with 110...