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Houston weather: Hot, humid weather on the way for Tuesday
Expect warm temperatures to build back in after some rainfall on Monday.
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Community mourns death of Jackie, Big Bear's cherished bald eagle
Big Bear’s beloved bald eagle, Jackie, has died after more than three weeks of intensive medical care.
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Trump’s State Department revoked 175,000 visas since January 2025
Approximately 175,000 people have lost their visas since the beginning of the Trump administration, the State Department reports.
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Judge denies bond for teen from El Salvador charged in two fatal Houston shootings
Jefferson Velasquez, the 18-year-old from El Salvador charged in two separate Houston murder cases, has been denied bond. Judge Hazel Jones heard testimony from investigators Monday morning and ruled to continue holding Velasquez without bond. Her decision comes after his cases g...
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Navy veteran accused of running over valet workers outside new 1111 bar
A man identified in court records as a Navy veteran is accused of running over two valet workers outside the new 1111 cocktail bar on Westheimer Road after not being allowed into the VIP area, according to records. Ademola Adejobi, 49, was arrested just after 3 a.m. Saturday on t...
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Eclipse cruises take off: The Travel Mom on why astro‑tourism is booming with Princess Cruises
A new travel trend lights up the sky! Astro‑tourism with travel planned around celestial events is booming, and Houston travelers are taking notice. Emily Kaufman, The Travel Mom, joined Houston Life on a special trip with Princess Cruises to tell us why more vacationers want a f...
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League City voters could decide the fate of flock cameras in the city
The cameras are meant to help police departments locate and arrest suspects involved in crime, however, residents around Harris and Galveston counties have expressed privacy concerns, especially in light of a Pasadena police sergeant resigning after allegedly using Flock cameras ...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 10, 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 Back-to-School Block Party helps thousands of families prepare for new school year
Thousands of Houston-area families packed the parking lot outside Johnny Dang & Co. Sunday for an annual back-to-school block party aimed at making sure students have the supplies — and encouragement — they need before heading back to class....
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Hello Houston (August 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss Rice University’s expanded financial aid program, talk with extreme weather and disaster scientist “Hurricane Hal,” break down new changes at Houston ISD for the 2026 – 27 school year, and more....
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Texas retailers impacted by new jalapeño recall amid salmonella scare
The recall includes branded and unbranded ready-made guacamole, pico de gallo and salsas sold at Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods.
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Garden Oaks Theater needs to raise $5 million to avoid demolition. It’s an uphill battle for advocates
When Arthouse Theater intervened in the destruction of the theater, they agreed to raise $7.1 million in the matter of months to buy the theater outright. Now, with just weeks left before a final deadline, it’s not clear they’ll have success....
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Tropical activity grows with peak of hurricane season a month away
The peak of the Atlantic hurricane season is a month away and, seemingly on cue, activity in the tropics has started ticking up.
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Houston Weather: Storms blanket the school pick up hours on this first day
Live Radar: Back to school forecast: It’s been a soggy first day back to school for some students in Southeast Texas. Scattered showers and storms are expected to continue through the early evening which means pickup from school could be messy in a few spots. One of the biggest t...
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How AI in dentistry is transforming smiles
Dentists are adopting dynamic artificial intelligence platforms in their daily practice to streamline patient care.
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Houston’s top dog: The most popular breeds across the city
Houston Public Media obtained the city’s animal registration data. See which dogs are the most popular in your neighborhood.
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Gov. Greg Abbott touts tech company cooperation, following Trump criticism of data center policy
OpenAI, Meta, Google and Amazon have all pledged to address concerns about their energy and water usage.
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Credit and Accounts Receivable Specialist
Reports to: VP/CFO Location: Remote in one of GMG’s markets Detroit, MI; Houston or San Antonio TX; Jacksonville or Orlando, FL About the Role This position is responsible for all aspects of the accounts receivable functions at Graham Media Group for designated stations. Credit p...
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Man's body found in Houston's Brays Bayou near I-45 Gulf Freeway
A man was found dead in a southeast Houston bayou on Monday morning.
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Multiple northbound lanes of Highway 288 blocked after accident involving heavy truck
Multiple northbound lanes of Highway 288 are blocked at Holmes Road after an accident involving a heavy truck. Houston Transtar cameras show the accident. Only one lane is getting by at this time. Prepare for delays if in the area....
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Meta gives Texas data center standards a thumbs up
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, said Monday it endorses the new data center standards in Texas.
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Man charged with murder in deadly Houston bus stop shooting
A man has been charged after a deadly shooting at a Houston bus stop last month, police say.
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Harris County deputy shocked while checking breaker box at apartment complex dealing with no power
A Harris County deputy received an electric shock while checking a breaker box at an apartment complex dealing with a power outage. The sheriff’s office said it happened in the 17100 block of Rolling Creek Drive. Deputies responded to a call for service at the complex after a res...
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LIVE RADAR: Scattered showers and storms developing over parts of Southeast Texas
Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed across parts of Southeast Texas late Monday morning. Rain chances will continue to increase through the day before dropping after 5 p.m. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic cond...
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Man found dead in Brays Bayou near Gulf Freeway: HPD investigating
HOUSTON – Houston police are investigating after a man was found dead in Brays Bayou near the Gulf Freeway Monday morning. Houston Police Department investigators said the initial call came in as a possible drowning around 10:15 a.m. People in the area discovered a man in the wat...
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James Talarico leans into populist message in Pasadena, attacking Ken Paxton and ‘billionaire megadonors’
State Rep. Talarico, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate, used the event to lay out his “New American Dream” economic proposals. Attorney General Paxton, his Republican rival, made his own campaign swing through Houston last week....
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18 prepared foods under alert as jalapeño Salmonella outbreak sickens 345
Health officials said the recall covers prepared wraps, bowls and salads distributed across 24 states.
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15-year-old in custody after woman was shot near Atascocita
A 15-year-old has been taken into custody after a shooting that injured a 49-year-old woman on Monday morning, authorities say.
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Bristol Myers Squibb opening pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston
Global biopharmaceutical company Bristol Myers Squibb will establish a new pharmaceutical manufacturing campus near Houston, bringing nearly 500 jobs, the governor's office says....
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Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg's yacht crew did not respond to maritime distress call: report
A crew who called for emergency maritime help after their boat ran out of fuel reportedly didn't receive a response from the crew of Mark Zuckerberg’s luxury yacht, who missed their call....
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USDA: SNAP enrollment drops by 5.3 million following new work rules - State-by-state breakdown
New data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) shows that as of April 2026, there are 5.3 million fewer people receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits compared to September 2025, the end of the federal government’s fiscal year 25. The decline ...
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Prairie View Defensive End Malik Gucake fueled by loss
As a Preseason All-SWAC defensive end, Prairie View senior Malik Gucake isn’t about to fly under the radar as he did a year ago as a virtual unknown. The 6-foot-3, 250-pound pass rusher will be accounted for on every scouting report this season. But that isn’t what fuels Gucake t...
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Brandon Johnson finds purpose mentoring Houston youth
The basketball court at Briargate Townhomes in Missouri City hasn’t changed much since Brandon Johnson was a kid dribbling on it from sunup to sundown. “A number of guys from the neighborhood used to come out here, older guys, and I was the younger guy,” Johnson said, standing on...
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Black-majority schools in Texas receive more Fs than A ratings, leaving parents with tough choices
Black Texas families weigh whether to send their children to schools with more academic resources — but potentially fewer of their values.
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Houston weather forecast: Rain, storms possible Monday
Scattered showers and storms are possible today, with brief heavy rain and even localized flooding in spots.
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Teen passenger shot in Houston on I-45 near Airtex
A teen was taken to the hospital after he was shot in a pickup truck on I-45 in north Houston on Sunday night, police say.
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Vigil honors woman killed, man injured in League City stabbing; son charged
A League City community came together Sunday evening to remember a woman killed in a stabbing that also left her husband injured. Their son has been charged....
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Rotating Houses and Making Unfinished Business Art — Houston Force Mary Ellen Carroll Keeps Everyone Guessing
Walking through Mary Ellen Carroll’s Houston retrospective feels less like retracing an artist’s career than entering a constellation of ideas that is ever expanding. A sweeping Contemporary Arts Museum Houston retrospective explores Carroll’s lifelong belief that the most enduri...
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Back to school at HISD (Aug. 10, 2026)
On Monday's show: We discuss the first day of school at HISD and other education developments, including how changes in special education at the district might affect parents and students....
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Galveston County homeowners impacted by 2024 storms may qualify for rebuilding help
Galveston County homeowners whose properties were damaged during storms in 2024, including Hurricane Beryl, may be eligible for financial assistance through a Texas General Land Office recovery program. The City of Galveston is sharing information about the program ahead of an ou...
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2 Newsletter: The largest school district in Texas is headed back to school today
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Can you believe it? It’s time to send our kids back to school. It seems like summer just started, and for some, it probably did. But, students across Houston are headed back to school this week, and we here at KPRC 2 are doing everything to make sure not ...
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Parents warned about dangerous fake squishy toys that can cause serious burns
Parents are being warned about potentially dangerous fake and counterfeit squishy toys that could pose serious risks to children. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the warning Aug. 5, also reiterating its concerns about a viral social media trend encouraging chil...
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Florida men wielding hatchet and machete clash in Publix parking lot, police say
Two Florida men have been charged with aggravated battery after allegedly taking up arms — one with a machete and one with a hatchet — in a Publix parking lot....
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Spring ISD students to receive free breakfast and lunch during 2026-27 school year
All students in Spring Independent School District will receive free breakfast and lunch during the 2026-27 school year, the district announced. Spring ISD is part of the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) through the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program....
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Some Houston-area residents have growing concerns with the expansion of Flock cameras
Flock Safety says its cameras help solve crimes. But there have been cases of misuse by law enforcement.
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15-year-old charged with shooting woman in Atascocita after argument
A 15-year-old boy is accused of shooting a woman after an argument Monday morning in Humble, according to Precinct 4 Constables. Investigators said the incident began around 2:15 a.m. in the 3700 block of Liles Lane when the teen and two women got into an argument with another wo...