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Houston Fire Department names longtime fire leaders as new executive chief, fire marshal
The Houston Fire Department is moving two experienced leaders into new roles, including the woman who made history as the department’s first Black female fire marshal. Marion Spann has been appointed to Executive Chief of Organizational Support, Houston Fire Chief Thomas Muñoz an...
safety
Watch: Suspect steals police cruiser, crashes into Ohio home
A man in Dayton, Ohio, allegedly fled a crash scene in a stolen SUV, stole a police cruiser and drove it through a home.
government
Key takeaways from day one of the Republican midterm convention
The two-day convention ends tonight, but not before many other speakers address the event, including Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson. NPR's Tamara Keith joined us to break down the events....
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Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged mail fraud scheme
Nowowiejski is also accused of providing her clients with falsified documents “to make the clients believe immigration authorities were processing their applications.”...
safety
Sugar Land investing $17.3 million to replace aging fire, EMS fleet
When a fire truck rolls out of a Sugar Land station, firefighters need to know it will be ready for whatever emergency is waiting. But maintaining that readiness comes with a significant price tag — and the city is investing millions of dollars to make sure its fire and EMS fleet...
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Rodeo Houston to break ground on massive new agricultural complex along Highway 288
As Houston gears up for the 2027 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo, the organization is also preparing to break ground on a major project expected to shape the future of the Rodeo for years to come. The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will hold a groundbreaking ceremony Sept. 17 ...
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World Naked Bike Ride rolls back into EaDo Houston on Sept. 12
Cyclists are up to baring it all on the Houston roads in order to promote cyclist safety and vulnerability this weekend for the World Naked Bike Ride.
News
Blue Bell releases new White Chocolate Mocha flavor
Blue Bell has a new flavor out inspired by one of your favorite morning beverages.
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Cream cheese and deli salads recalled over potential listeria contamination
Cream cheese and ready-to-eat deli-style salads are facing a recall over potential listeria contamination. Here's what to know.
government
Pearland ISD partners with UTHealth Houston for new student mental health program
Pearland ISD is partnering with UTHealth Houston on a new program designed to help students better understand mental health and encourage more open conversations about it. The district’s Board of Trustees approved the agreement with UTHealth Houston’s Department of Psychiatry dur...
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Trump says 1 million Obamacare enrollees in 30 states to get $500 rebate checks- See what states and why
President Trump says an estimated 1 million Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, enrollees in 30 states will be getting $500 rebate checks for what the White House says were exchange fee overcharges by the Biden administration....
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Climber dies in fatal fall on Colorado 14er south of Aspen
A 21-member rescue team was dispatched to the remote mountain after nearby hikers witnessed the climber fall and officials determined the injuries were not survivable....
parks
Texas insurance costs, claims top concerns as residents weigh in with state regulators
The cost of insurance is weighing heavily on Texans, with affordability and claims handling emerging as the top concerns in a statewide effort to hear directly from consumers. The Texas Department of Insurance released the results Thursday of its “Speak Up, Texas!” campaign, whic...
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Aqua Texas customers flood newsroom with complaints after our first report
After we reported on a Richmond homeowner who received a $582 Aqua Texas water bill , the complaints started pouring in. Homeowners from communities across the region contacted us with bills they say are dramatically higher than what they paid in previous years. Among them: a $77...
safety
Widow files new suit alleging botched landing maneuvers, aircraft safety failures in Amazon jet crash
The woman's husband was among five people killed when an Amazon-operated Boeing 767 crashed into vehicles and erupted in flames in Miami.
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Jimmy Kimmel’s interview with James Talarico won’t air on ABC, will go to YouTube instead
It's the second time this year a late-night interview with the Texas U.S. Senate candidate has been moved online.
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August cracks record for hottest month ever recorded
August set a record for sweltering temperatures, which climate scientists attribute in part to factors like human-driven climate change and a strong El Nino pattern....
safety
After spike in misdemeanor marijuana arrests, Houston mayor blames district attorney
The spike in arrests under Mayor John Whitmire coincided with an increase in prosecutions by the district attorney — one year before the current DA took office....
Local
The ‘Dating Recession’ is hitting Gen Z singles
The cost of a first date has become a real financial calculation for Gen Z singles, as rising costs, sprawling commutes, and inflation reshape how, or whether, young Houstonians date at all. Nationally, the average “all-in” cost of a date, factoring in transportation and pre-date...
government
Voters push Democrats beyond centrist consensus
From Zohran Mamdani to Summer Lee and beyond, recent victories and voter reactions are forcing Democrats to reconsider how they define electability. Credit: U.S. House of Representatives and City of New York’s Mayor’s Office Democratic victories normally bring celebration, partic...
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Multistate salmonella outbreak linked to broccoli sprouts, FDA says
Recalled broccoli sprouts are blamed for a multistate salmonella outbreak that has sickened nearly two dozen people.
government
Trump promises $5,000 dividend in convention speech, but only if Republicans win
Calling it a "Trump dividend," the president announced a $5,000 payment for every adult citizen if the Republican Party maintains control of the House and Senate in the midterm election....
government
Data centers are driving some conservative Texas voters away from the GOP
A handful of conservative voters in Hood County say they're either voting for Democrats or sitting out the election.
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Charlie Kirk death: Where the case stands 1 year after his death
Today marks one year since Charlie Kirk was killed in front of a crowd at Utah Valley University. Here's where the murder trial against his accused killer stands....
schools
Expanding school vouchers (Sept. 10, 2026)
On Thursday's show: We learn about efforts to double the funding for school vouchers. And we consider why the federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised in 17 years....
Local
2 Newsletter: Another round of storms headed our way today. Here’s what to expect
Hello, Houston.☀️ Hope you’re having an amazing week so far. Let’s get into some news of the day. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us live on KPRC 2+ . ➡️ Love our morning newsletter? Share it with your family and friends! Weather ⛅ HIGH: 90 ° LO...
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Erewhon’s $12 ‘Sacred Water’ is the internet’s latest wellness obsession — and joke
If you thought paying $12 for a smoothie was peak Erewhon, the luxury grocery chain has something new for you: Sacred Water. Yes, that is actually the name. Erewhon is now selling Sacred Water by Jolie, a $12 drink available at its Tonic Bar. The drink was created in partnership ...
government
Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ named Billboard’s No. 1 Song of the Summer for 2026
Texas had a pretty good summer, and apparently, so did Ella Langley. Langley’s country hit “Choosin’ Texas” has officially been named Billboard’s No. 1 Song of the Summer for 2026, giving the Texas-inspired anthem the top spot on the publication’s annual summer ranking. The song ...
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More than 200,000 Texans are waiting for Medicaid approval as enrollment declines
Vanessa Melendez had been going back and forth with the state over her family’s Medicaid and food assistance applications for months when the Houston mom learned she was pregnant with her third child. She submitted a new application for Medicaid for Pregnant Women, which covers c...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 2639: The Space Needle
Episode: 2639 The Seattle World’s Fair and the Space Needle. Today, a landmark in the clouds.
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What the fire couldn’t take from Wiltrace Ngoh
Wiltrace Ngoh has already accomplished more than most high school volleyball players could imagine. The Seven Lakes senior holds the school’s single-season blocks record, has represented the United States on the U19 and U23 national teams, and earned an invitation to the Under Ar...
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West Houston homelessness partnership seeks permanent housing results
Houston and Harris County leaders are supporting a partnership helping people living unsheltered in West Houston move toward permanent housing. The program pairs law enforcement outreach with nonprofit case management and temporary hotel placement, among other services, to remove...
Local
Childhood obesity a big problem in Black Houston
For many Black families, the conversation about a child’s weight is anything but simple. There’s the medical reality of childhood obesity. There’s the cultural understanding that a fuller body can represent health, strength, and being well-fed. There’s the sting of teasing and bu...
Local
Texans offense still a mystery heading into 2026 season
The biggest question mark coming into the 2026 season for the Houston Texans has been the offensive side of the ball. With the addition of rookie guard Keylan Rutledge and adding pieces to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud, there’s some expected improvement. But how does Stroud thi...
safety
Chambers County sheriff defends Flock cameras, plans to add more
While some communities are questioning Flock cameras, the Chambers County Sheriff’s Office is defending the technology. Sheriff Brian Hawthorne called the technology one of the best crime-fighting tools developed in the last decade, comparing its effectiveness to DNA and fingerpr...
safety
Mother, brother of man shot by Galveston police officer say no-bill won't stop their search for justice
A Galveston County grand jury has declined to indict Galveston police Officer Joshua Nino De Guzman in the shooting death of Randy Martin, who a civil rights attorney says was unarmed during an altercation following a traffic stop....
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‘Pretend I’m on the ballot’: Trump opens inaugural Republican midterm convention in Texas
President Donald Trump headlined the opening night of the inaugural Republican midterm convention in Dallas on Wednesday.
business
Houston Restaurant King Charles Clark Tells All On Wines, Making It Less Intimidating For Young People and the Bottles Never Opened
I love talking about wine with people who share my passion for it. We open bottles, we trade stories about travel and soil types, terroir and residual sugar, and we talk of taste and food and restaurants. We recommend wines to one another, we drink, and we learn a lot. In Wine Ta...
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Pilot warned Amazon cargo jet was too fast before deadly Miami-area crash, NTSB says
Federal investigators say a cockpit recording from the Amazon cargo plane that crashed near Miami International Airport shows one pilot repeatedly warned the aircraft was approaching too fast and urged a go-around moments before the crash....
safety
Houston immigration attorney charged in alleged fraud scheme
Federal authorities arrested a 44-year-old Houston immigration attorney. She is charged with mail fraud and making false statements. Alla Nowowiejski made her initial appearance Wednesday afternoon. According to an indictment, Investigators say Nowowiejski accepted payments from ...
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New Texas law limits city bans on manufactured homes
A new Texas law requires most cities with zoning to allow new HUD-code manufactured homes in at least one district. Here is how League City and Pearland are responding and what the law could mean for affordable housing....
safety
Woman riding motorcycling dies in Houston crash with 18-wheeler
A woman riding a motorcycle died after crashing into an 18-wheeler in southwest Houston on Wednesday afternoon, police say.
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Trump's keynote speech caps Day 1 of Republican Midterm Convention
The political spotlight is on Dallas on Wednesday for Day 1 of the inaugural GOP midterm convention.