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Nearly 2 million more grill brushes recalled over ingestion risk
Conair has expanded its recall of Cuisinart grill brushes, adding additional models and production years after reports of metal bristles breaking off and causing injuries....
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Fort Bend commissioners vote to shift legal staff, funding from county attorney’s office
Critics say the move weakens the independence of country lawyers by transferring resources from the elected county attorney's office to a separate civil legal department that reports strictly to Commissioners Court....
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John Cornyn is raising money for competitive Senate races — just not in Texas
The GOP senator said he plans to use his considerable fundraising prowess to help colleagues in New Hampshire, Michigan, Alaska and elsewhere.
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Is ICE agent Christian Castro a fugitive? Texas and Minnesota disagree
Christian Castro is accused of shooting a man during an immigration operation in Minneapolis and lying about what happened. Minnesota says he's a fugitive. Abbott questions that....
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Watch: Man shoots flamethrower at deputies serving eviction order
Wild bodycam video shows the moment deputies in Oklahoma City were met with a homemade flamethrower while trying to serve an eviction order.
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SNAP junk-food bans begin Aug. 31 in South Carolina and Sept. 1 in North Dakota - See other states with bans
South Carolina and North Dakota are the latest states implementing restrictions on food purchases by SNAP recipients and banning them from using their taxpayer-funded food assistance benefit to purchase junk food, joining other states too....
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Houston photographer on mission to reunite love locks with their owners
A Houston photographer and filmmaker is on a mission to reconnect hundreds of people with a piece of their love stories. The bridge over Allen Parkway, known by some Houstonians as the “Love Lock Bridge,” has become a hidden landmark where couples have attached padlocks as symbol...
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LIST: Avoid these high-water locations as severe storms roll through Houston area
Severe storms are moving through the Houston area, causing flash flooding and dangerous road conditions. KPRC 2 is urging residents to “turn around, don’t drown” if they happen to encounter some of these roadways, but we’re also giving drivers a heads-up before heading out the do...
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Harris County shooting: 4-year-old dead after accidentally shooting self, HCSO says
Harris County authorities are investigating after a young child was killed in a shooting late Thursday night.
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How restaurants survive (Aug. 28, 2026)
On Friday's show: We visit three of Greater Houston's longest-tenured restaurants to find out how they've endured in an ever-changing culinary landscape. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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2 Newsletter: How to get a free heart screening for your athlete this weekend
Hello, Houston.☀️ I hope you’re having a great morning. We have a lot happening today, so let’s get right to it. If your child is an athlete, KPRC 2 has teamed up with the Cody Stephens Foundation and Missouri City Fire and Rescue to provide free heart screenings for teen athlete...
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Omar Courtz packs Toyota Center as Houston shows up for Puerto Rican star’s rise
If you didn’t know the name Omar Courtz before Thursday night, the crowd inside Toyota Center offered a pretty good indication of why you might soon. The Puerto Rican singer brought his “Por Si Mañana No Estoy USA Tour” to Downtown Houston on Thursday, Aug. 27, drawing fans from ...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1621: Motherland
Episode: 1621 Motherland: The Stalingrad Memorial. Today, we visit a really big statue.
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Houston Black-owned nightlife hotspots officially closed
While Houston remains a national capital for Black entertainment and “Sunday Funday” culture, a volatile mix of skyrocketing commercial real estate lease rates, gentrification-fueled neighborhood noise disputes, and shifting consumer fatigue with luxury nightlife pricing is forci...
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Bellaire senior Brian Scott Jr. balances basketball and volleyball
Many 6-foot-8 athletes follow one path. For Brian Scott Jr., the gym has never had just one court. During the winter, he anchors the paint as a left-handed center, scoring efficiently, protecting the rim, and threading passes that few players his size even see. When basketball se...
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COMMENTARY: The great potential of Black children in Texas
Every child deserves a fair chance to learn, grow, and achieve their dreams. In Texas, millions of brilliant, creative, and hard-working Black children want to become doctors, engineers, artists, and leaders. However, facts show that Black youth face tough challenges that make it...
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Reporter Message: Power outage, PVAMU new class, UH enrollment surge
A power outage in scorching heat A days-long power outage at the Rose Plaza Apartment Complex in Houston’s Fifth Ward has left about half of the property without electricity, prompting Congressman Christian D. Menefee to call for immediate action. While power has returned to some...
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Master P: No Limit blueprint for the next generation
Percy “Master P” Miller built No Limit Records into one of hip-hop’s most successful independent labels by retaining ownership of his masters and a majority cut of his own record sales, at a time when few artists in the industry did either. Master P returns to headline the Cash M...
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Texas approves $138B transportation plan, including Houston-area highway projects
Texas transportation leaders have approved a 10-year plan projecting $138 billion in investments for highways, road maintenance, congestion relief, safety projects and other infrastructure statewide....
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Still living with Beryl damage? Texas homeowners can apply for repair or rebuilding help
More than two years after Hurricane Beryl, Jada Garcia and her husband, Porfirio, are still living with the damage the storm caused to their Galveston home. A tree next to the house uprooted during the hurricane, lifting part of the home and separating sections of the walls and f...
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Convicted serial burglar from Humble caught for the 9th time
A serial convicted burglar from Humble is back behind bars after his latest arrest in Montgomery County.
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Galveston Wharves in talks with Royal Caribbean for new cruise terminal at Pier 14
Galveston Wharves is in discussions with Royal Caribbean Group about developing a new cruise terminal and berth at Pier 14, a potential expansion that could bring one of the world’s largest cruise ships to the Texas coast....
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Texas screwworm cases disrupt pet transport as shelters face new adoption challenges
New World screwworm cases in Texas, including two involving dogs, are disrupting the transport of shelter animals to some other states and raising concerns for pet owners across the region....
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9-year-old on e-bike injured in crash in north Harris County
Precinct 4 Constable deputies are investigating after a 9-year-old riding an electric dirt bike was struck by a vehicle on Pinto Point Drive in the Creekside Park area near Kuykendahl Road. The child was transported to a local hospital. The driver stayed at the scene and is coope...
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Keep the umbrellas handy! Scattered storms are back in the forecast for Houston Friday
Friday’s forecast: More hit and miss storms are expected Friday afternoon into the early evening. Temperatures climb to the mid-90s with a high humidity. Temperatures lower: While it’s not a drastic drop in temperatures, it will be nice to get temps closer to our seasonal average...
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Harris County stabbing: Son accused of stabbing his father to death on Stoneside Drive
An investigation is underway following a deadly stabbing on Thursday morning.
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Houston’s Restaurant Wine Queen Gets Real On People Who Take Wine Too Seriously, Dream Bottles and Martini Breaks
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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Trump visits Texas to fundraise for Ken Paxton’s Senate bid
HOUSTON — With early voting less than two months away, President Donald Trump appeared in Houston on Thursday to inject momentum and some much-needed cash in the U.S. Senate campaign of Republican Ken Paxton , his close ally who is in a tight race with Democrat James Talarico . T...
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Local Builder Bets on Willis and Montgomery as Affordability Reshapes Texas Housing
Alta Homes expects 70 Montgomery County house closings in 2026, roughly double the previous year, despite market slowdowns. CEO Dru Kahlenberg is targeting secondary submarkets like Willis and Highway 105, where reduced taxes and land costs make new building affordable for local ...
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Florida man convicted in murder-for-hire plot on wife's ex-husband
A man accused of arranging the fatal shooting of a Microsoft design manager on a Florida road was convicted Wednesday in a murder-for-hire scheme.
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Harris County D.A. says witnesses to deadly ICE shooting could go in front of grand jury 'very soon'
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare has confirmed he intends to get several witnesses in front of a grand jury “very soon."
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Naked DoorDash driver caught on camera delivering food to northeast Houston home
A northeast Houston father says he was stunned after checking his Ring camera and seeing the DoorDash driver who had just delivered his food standing outside his home completely naked....
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Investigation underway after man shot in chest in north Houston
An investigation is underway after a man was shot Thursday afternoon in north Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The shooting was reported 4200 Denmark Street, off Hirsch Road. Police said the 25-year-old man suffered from a gunshot wound to his chest. According...
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President Trump arrives in Houston for private fundraiser on Thursday night, NASA event scheduled for Friday
President Donald J. Trump has arrived in Houston for a private fundraiser on Thursday evening ahead of a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center.
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Talarico calls for breaking up healthcare 'monopolies' in new plan with Mark Cuban
Texas Senate candidate James Talarico unveiled a plan aimed at lowering prescription drug and health care costs.
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Man dies after vehicle gets stranded in Death Valley, attempts trek across blistering salt flats
A French tourist died this month after becoming stranded in California's Death Valley National Park amid sweltering temperatures.
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Fort Bend County Enacts Outdoor Burn Ban Amid Drought Conditions
Fort Bend County approved an outdoor burn ban Thursday, effective at 5 p.m., for all unincorporated areas as extreme heat and worsening drought conditions increase the risk of wildfires. The Fort Bend County Fire Marshal’s Office reported the county’s Keetch-Byram Drought Index r...
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Happy 190th birthday, Houston! Celebrate with FREE family-friendly activities at The Heritage Society
H-Town is hitting a big milestone, and it’s time to celebrate! The Heritage Society at Sam Houston Park is marking Houston’s 190th birthday with a free family day filled with history, historic house tours and plenty of birthday fun. The city’s actual birthday is Sunday, Aug. 30, ...
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Companion Energy volunteers pamper pets at Houston Humane Society ahead of Clear The Shelters
Companion Energy recently spent the morning at the Houston Humane Society giving every animal a little extra love and care so they can look and feel their best for this weekend’s Clear the Shelters event, one of the biggest adoption days of the year. Volunteers started the day by...
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Willis High School Student Charged After Classroom Threat
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office arrested a 15-year-old Willis High School student Thursday afternoon after the student allegedly made statements about shooting other students in a classroom. The student is being held at the Montgomery County Juvenile Detention Center and c...
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Move over, pumpkin spice: Search interest in this coffee flavor hit an all-time high
Fall flavor season is arriving earlier than ever, but pumpkin spice may have some new competition.
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Federal prisoner serving 20-year sentence in New York advances in Alaska US House primary
Eric Hafner, who is serving time in a New York federal prison, has advanced in the primary for Alaska's lone U.S. House seat.
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General Mills ditches artificial dye from Lucky Charms, Trix
General Mills announced it is dropping synthetic food dyes in its cereals, swapping them for natural alternatives to keep its products colorful.
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Pasadena police sergeant surrenders Texas law enforcement license after internal investigation closes
A former Pasadena police sergeant who was the subject of an internal investigation has surrendered his Texas law enforcement license as part of an agreement with authorities, according to the Pasadena Police Department. The department told KPRC 2 that former Sgt. Michael Palitz s...
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$12M seized, 6 arrested in historic Texas oil theft ring bust
Six people have been arrested and about $12 million in assets have been seized as part of an investigation into an oil-theft ring in West Texas.
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Alief ISD marks historic milestone with opening of first all-girls campus
A major milestone for local education unfolded in Alief ISD Thursday morning as the district celebrated the grand opening of its first-ever single-gender campus: The Young Women’s Leadership School (TYWLS)....
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Alien abduction reported in small Georgia college town
The truth is out there. And the truth is, someone abducted an alien in Statesboro!
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President’s visit brings fundraising and political momentum for republicans
President Donald Trump’s visit to Houston could give Republicans a boost in both fundraising and momentum heading into the 2026 elections. FRIDAY TRAFFIC UPDATES: Trump at NASA Friday; road closures expected as president heads back to Ellington Air Force One touched down at Ellin...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 27, 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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American ranchers are irked by Trump’s efforts to bring down beef prices: ‘This is a mistake’
The Trump administration has tried to lower beef prices for months, but demand, drought and a parasite have foiled its efforts. Some ranchers are frustrated with the administration's latest moves....
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Hello Houston (August 27, 2026)
Today: Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare gives us an update on the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, we talk with the hosts of the Houston-based podcast, “Bottom of the Barrel,” and listen to the newest episode of “Texperts.”...
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Families celebrate as HISD bus starts serving north Houston apartment complex
A north Houston great-grandmother who spent the first two weeks of school shuttling children to three different Houston ISD campuses finally got some relief Thursday morning. ‘We’re getting a bus’: Great-grandmother helps north Houston kids get to school A Houston ISD school bus ...
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Google Assistant $68M settlement claim deadline is here: What to know
Eligible Americans have just hours left to file a claim in a proposed $68 million Google Assistant privacy settlement. Here’s who may qualify and how to file a claim....
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New polling shows Texas Republicans leading in several key statewide races
New polling shows Republicans leading in several key statewide races with just a few weeks to go before voters head to the polls for the midterm elections....
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Gov. Abbott has ordered a “pause” on data center approvals. Here’s what that means.
About 300 large data centers could face delays. But many other projects aren’t covered by the governor’s pause.
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NASA launches its powerful Roman telescope, studying dark matter and dark energy
The Roman telescope is a multi-billion dollar venture that can capture photos 100 times larger than those of the Hubble telescope.
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Costco brings long-awaited delivery upgrade for some of its most beloved items
Costco is rolling out a major new convenience option for members, expanding digital access to some of its most popular items.
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North Carolina doctor accused of shooting 2 sisters in alleged interstate road rage attack
A North Carolina doctor was arrested Aug. 22 after he allegedly fired into a Jeep during an interstate road rage incident, wounding two sisters, ages 12 and 20, according to Virginia State Police....
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LIVE RADAR: Tropical Depression Edouard moving through SE Texas
Tropical Depression Edouard moves through Southeast Texas on Wednesday. Edouard made landfall as a tropical storm near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday Sep. 1, as a 60-mph storm. The storm was downgraded to a depression Tuesday night. Wednesday’s weather updates A...