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14-year-old boy shot at Tidwell Park

Houston police are investigating the shooting Tuesday evening at Tidwell Park in northeast Houston. According to a post on X, the teen is in stable condition at a hospital. Northeast and Patrol Support officers are at Tidwell Park 9700 Spaulding. 14 year old male with a gunshot w...

Click2Houston GeneralSep 9, 2026

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Willis shuts off Flock cameras until further notice amid residents’ concerns

The City of Willis has shut off its Flock camera system until further notice as city leaders prepare to review the technology and determine whether it should return. Mayor William Brown announced the decision Monday, Sept. 8, saying the matter will be brought before the Willis Ci...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 8, 2026

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Texas landowners can apply for program covering 75% of invasive plant removal costs

Texas landowners looking to remove invasive plants from their forests can now apply for financial assistance through a new cost-share program from the Texas A&M Forest Service. The Texas Invasive Plant Solutions, or TIPS, Cost-Share Program is now accepting applications. The prog...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 8, 2026

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Keep an eye to the sky: Rain chances ramp up for midweek

Tuesday Forecast: Scattered showers and storms have popped up across parts of SE Texas this afternoon. Storms could bring brief heavy rain and lightning. Isolated ponding will be possible due to the slow moving rain Rain chances should drop out this evening close to 8 pm. Another...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 8, 2026

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KPRC 2 Community: Standing with Houston families facing childhood cancer

September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, a time to recognize the children facing cancer and the parents, siblings and loved ones walking alongside them. For Houston families navigating that journey, Candlelighters Childhood Cancer Family Alliance provides something incredib...

Click2Houston GeneralSep 8, 2026

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LIVE RADAR: Isolated storms moving through Southeast Texas

Isolated showers and thunderstorms have developed across parts of Southeast Texas Tuesday afternoon. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic conditions Check the forecast Share your weather pictures and video Download the free Storm...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 8, 2026

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Jarred Morgan of 100 Black Men Houston on empowerment mission

Jarred Morgan isn’t interested in being the loudest person in the room. His leadership style is quieter — thoughtful, curious, and deliberate. But there is an unmistakable fire behind his commitment to strengthening Black communities, particularly Black men and young people. A Ho...

Defender NetworkSep 8, 2026

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EPA to update Highlands residents on San Jacinto River Waste Pits cleanup

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will hold a public meeting Tuesday to update residents on the cleanup of the San Jacinto River Waste Pits Superfund site. The meeting is scheduled for 6 to 7:45 p.m. at the San Jacinto Community Center, 604 Highland Woods Drive, in Highlan...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 8, 2026

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Hello Houston (September 8, 2026)

Today: We discuss a new report that finds renting a starter home is cheaper than buying, break down Meta’s landmark settlement over claims of social media addiction, and talk with pianist Timo Andres. Plus, we debut “Five Simple Questions.”...

Houston Public MediaSep 8, 2026

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Houston water shutoffs resume: What to do if you owe money

The City of Houston’s moratorium on water service disconnections officially ends today, putting thousands of residents at risk of having their water service disconnected. Houston Public Works confirmed that crews are resuming shutoffs for customers who are more than 90 days past ...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalSep 8, 2026

government

Texas Attorney General race tests long-running party loyalties

The upcoming race for the Texas Attorney General seat in the midterm elections will be slightly different from previous election cycles. For nearly three decades, Republicans have controlled the attorney general’s office. And for the first time in more than a decade, Texans will ...

Defender NetworkSep 8, 2026

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Texperts: Judicial Sanctions

In this episode, University of Houston political science professor and “Party Politics” co-host, Brandon Rottinghaus, breaks down how the state of Texas disciplines its judges and how Texans can hold them accountable....

Houston Public MediaSep 8, 2026

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The 10 fastest-growing jobs in America over the next decade

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) recently released a report projecting how the U.S. workforce will grow from 2025 to 2035 and what professions will see the largest increases in jobs as the economy evolves....

FOX 26 HoustonSep 8, 2026

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Houston Texans Turn the Page From Training Camp to Season Opener

It’s now officially game week , and for the Texans it couldn’t arrive soon enough “It’s going to come down to who wants it more, first game, great team in Buffalo and I would like to say the same about ourselves as well,” said Safety Jalen Pitre Monday afternoon at his locker. La...

Click2Houston GeneralSep 8, 2026