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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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Jonathan Giorgianni disappeared near Hobby Airport in 2022. His family is still searching
Jonathan Giorgianni disappeared near Hobby Airport in 2022. His family is still searching KHOU
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6 changes bringing more politics, religion into Texas classrooms
6 changes bringing more politics, religion into Texas classrooms Houston Chronicle
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Houston mom still searching for son who vanished near Hobby Airport 4 years ago
Houston mom still searching for son who vanished near Hobby Airport 4 years ago KHOU
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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...
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The “Christianization” of Texas Public Schools
The “Christianization” of Texas Public Schools Houston Press
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Drive-by shooting on I-45 leaves 19-year-old in critical condition
A 19-year-old is in critical condition after a drive-by shooting late Sunday night in Houston. North Belt patrol units spotted a truck parked on the feeder road near I-45 and Glenborough Drive around 11:40 p.m. When officers approached the vehicle, they found it had been struck b...
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Want to hang outside? Apparently, Texas isn't the place for it.
Want to hang outside? Apparently, Texas isn't the place for it. Chron
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New School Year; Court Rejects Ten Commandments Law Challenge
New School Year; Court Rejects Ten Commandments Law Challenge NewsRadio 740 KTRH
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Paxton Enjoying A Surge of Unity Inside The Texas GOP
Paxton Enjoying A Surge of Unity Inside The Texas GOP News Radio 1200 WOAI
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Massive Liquid Natural Gas Production Ramps Up in TX
Massive Liquid Natural Gas Production Ramps Up in TX NewsRadio 740 KTRH
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Does AI Need A Kill Switch?
Does AI Need A Kill Switch? NewsRadio 740 KTRH
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Dems Accuse Galveston Of Changing Voting Maps After Primary Elections
Dems Accuse Galveston Of Changing Voting Maps After Primary Elections NewsRadio 740 KTRH
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Study Shows Ai is Capable of Creating 16 Viable Viruses Prompting Concern
Study Shows Ai is Capable of Creating 16 Viable Viruses Prompting Concern NewsRadio 740 KTRH
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3397: Magazine
Episode: 3397 In which old magazines returns us to a time when our reading was not limited by what we chose to read. Today, what is a magazine?
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How Howard University is fixing a 500 student enrollment scare
By NNPA (Rolling Out) Howard University has successfully reenrolled 46 incoming freshmen following a significant enrollment crisis that initially left more than 500 students without a spot at the historically Black university. The situation has raised broader concerns about the s...
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A month later, Nolan Wells’ death still defies answers
This article was originally written by Joseph Williams for Word In Black. A month after a Black teenager vanished during a boating trip to a Mississippi barrier island with his white friends, officials have arrested three people, subpoenas have been issued, and his body has under...
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University of Houston launches health initiative to tackle care shortage
While Houston’s population is booming, health care providers are in short supply, and hospitals are bearing the brunt of this strain. In response to the crisis, the University of Houston (UH) has launched UH Health, an umbrella structure that encompasses the university’s health c...
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Check these late summer, fall urban gardening tips
For many Houston-area gardeners, spring gets all the attention. It’s the season most people associate with fresh starts, colorful gardens, and plentiful harvests. Fall also enjoys a strong following because Texas’s mild winters allow many crops to thrive. Summer, however, is ofte...
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Forecasters Say Texas Should Watch Developing Weather Systems
Forecasters Say Texas Should Watch Developing Weather Systems NewsRadio 740 KTRH
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Target, Walmart, Whole Foods among stores affected by Salmonella outbreak recalls
Several of the nation’s largest grocery chains, including Target, Walmart, and Whole Foods, have issued recalls following a Salmonella outbreak that has sickened hundreds of people and been linked to jalapeño peppers....
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Loved ones identify League City stabbing victim as Luz Mary Pelaez
Dozens of family members, friends and community members gathered Sunday night to remember Luz Mary Pelaez, a beloved teacher and nanny who was killed in a stabbing at her League City home Friday. Pelaez’s husband, Raul Uribe, was also stabbed and remains in recovery, according to...
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What About Plans for Those Who'll Retire Alone?
What About Plans for Those Who'll Retire Alone? NewsRadio 740 KTRH
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Woman's arm amputated after surviving alligator bite in Marion County Silver River, family says
A woman is recovering at home after losing her right arm in an alligator attack on the Silver River on Saturday.
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This Accountant With a Fashion Sense Is One Of Houston’s Best Dressed — Myrtle Jones Makes an Impact
The Philanthropy in Fashion Houston Best Dressed honorees represent a cross section of backgrounds, interests and ages with two unifying characteristics. Each has an altruistic interest in contributing to the Bayou City and each has a defining style. The philanthropic femmes will...
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Enrollment decline, lunch cuts, bus routes: Houston ISD begins school year with new changes
Enrollment decline, lunch cuts, bus routes: Houston ISD begins school year with new changes ABC13 Houston
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Famous retail giants are moving into Houston's empty storefronts—here's where
Famous retail giants are moving into Houston's empty storefronts—here's where Chron
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Man Found Shot To Death Near Crash Site, Houston, TX
Man Found Shot To Death Near Crash Site, Houston, TX onscene.tv
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Lamar CISD reminds families of e-bike rules; motorized mini-bikes and similar devices banned on campuses
The Lamar CISD Police Department is reminding students, parents, and guardians of the rules on riding to eBikes and other motorized vehicles to school. The district says legal e-bikes are allowed on campus if they have functional pedals and meet state speed limits ,generally 20–2...
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Man Arrested After Shooting His Children’s Mother, Houston, TX
Man Arrested After Shooting His Children’s Mother, Houston, TX onscene.tv
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Astros and Rangers: Looking Back on Their Dramatic Playoff Races
Astros and Rangers: Looking Back on Their Dramatic Playoff Races Sports Illustrated
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Two Front Yards: Inside the $800 Million Canal Community on North Padre Island
Ashlar Development and PLACE Designers have built 240 acres and five miles of navigable canals on the old Waves Resort site. The homes are designed with two fronts — one on the street, one on the water....
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West of 61st: Three Million Square Feet and the Remaking of Galveston Island
A condominium market reopened after nearly two decades, a $540 million project approved on fifteen acres, and 118 units of workforce housing written into the program. What is actually being built, project by project....
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Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend and Her Older Brother, Houston, TX
Man Kills Ex-Girlfriend and Her Older Brother, Houston, TX onscene.tv
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Remains found are believed to be of New Caney woman missing since July
Remains found are believed to be of New Caney woman missing since July Houston Chronicle
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Discovered remains believed to be those of missing New Caney woman
Maria Ortiz was last seen in late July walking home from a relative's house.
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