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New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse victims reach $106 million settlement
A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans....
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Person of interest sought in SE Houston teen shooting; another teen arrested
Police say a 16-year-old turned himself for the shooting death of another 16-year-old in May. Officials shared a photo of a person of interest they're looking to speak with....
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LIVE RADAR: Pop-up showers across the Houston metro right now
Isolated thunderstorms are popping up throughout the Houston area this 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 Tracker 2 app...
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Galveston officials: 'Please do not feed the raccoons'
Officials say more reports have come in recently of people intentionally feeding raccoons, along with more reports of those feeders seeking medical treatment afterward....
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Longtime Fort Bend County Judge Bob Hebert dies at age 84
Robert E. “Bob” Hebert first assumed office in 2003 and served for 15 years. He’s being remembered for his years of service, leadership and generosity to the Fort Bend County community....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 7, 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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Galveston officials urge visitors to stop feeding raccoons along Seawall after seven reported bites
Officials say the increase in people feeding raccoons has serious consequences as the mammals lose a natural fear of humans, making them more likely to scratch or bite. Seven raccoon bites have been reported in the past two weeks, according to city officials....
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Texas wildlife officials acquire new wildlife management area in Stephens County
The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department added nearly 3,000 acres of land in Stephens County for a new wildlife management area.
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Georgia woman arrested after kittens thrown from vehicle, police say
Valentina Tobon Henao, 25, was arrested after allegedly throwing multiple kittens out of a vehicle in Brookhaven.
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It’ll take a lot of change for one of the most iconic watering holes in Texas to reopen to swimming
Jacob's Well in Wimberley was flowing rapidly for a short time after July's heavy rainfall. Now, the waters are receding again.
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Hello Houston (August 7, 2026)
Today: We learn how the Houston Forensic Science Center helps support criminal investigations, find out what Houstonians can expect from the Houston Reggae Summer Fest, and share a rundown of weekend events for "Last Minute Plans."...
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Harris County constables will make $305,000 next year, a 129% increase since 2024
It comes a year after some commissioners -- previously titled the 'GOP 3' by Hidalgo -- championed a law enforcement pay parity initiative that raised constable salaries by 62% from the previous year and exacerbated a multi-million dollar budget deficit....
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Crosby ISD ends partnership with East Harris County nonprofit, Muslim humanitarian agency
The district’s statement also said that the council’s partner organization, Islamic Relief USA, would no longer be allowed to donate or volunteer at the event....
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Kellogg to remove artificial dyes from cereals
Kellogg announced plans to pull artificial dyes from its cereal as it switches over to alternative ingredients in its brands.
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Texas governor’s race tightens as Abbott’s lead over Hinojosa shrinks in new poll
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s lead over his Democratic rival Gina Hinojosa has shrunk, according to a new poll released Friday.
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Mortgage rates climb to highest level in over a year: What homebuyers need to know
Mortgage rates climbed this week, with the average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rising to 6.69% from 6.66% last week, according to Freddie Mac.
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Police officer arrested after using Flock cameras to track boyfriend's ex-wife
A North Carolina police officer was arrested and charged after it was found that she used the city's license plate reader cameras to track her boyfriend’s ex-wife....
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Missouri neighbor accused of killing mother and teen daughter after confronting family over dispute
A mother and her teenage daughter were shot dead inside their Missouri home by a neighbor who stopped over to complain about a "dispute," police said.
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Person found dead in wooded area in west Houston
Police are investigating after a person was found dead in a wooded area in west Houston on Friday morning.
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Over 1.7 million ladders sold at Home Depot, Lowe’s recalled over serious fall hazard
More than 1.7 million attic ladders have been recalled. The recalled ladders were sold at Home Depot, Lowe's, Amazon and other retailers nationwide.
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Now playing: Queensbury Theatre’s brand new production of Mean Girls The Musical
Get in, loser... we’re going to the theater! The Plastics are taking over Queensbury Theatre as Mean Girls The Musical comes to Houston August 6 th –16 th . Queensbury Theatre is presenting Houston’s regional premiere of the newly revised West End production, giving theatergoers ...
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Houston police investigating reports of a body found in wooded area near Buffalo Bayou, Beltway 8
Police are investigating after receiving reports of a body found in a wooded area of west Houston, near Buffalo Bayou and the Sam Houston Beltway. The Houston Police Department said they got the call around 8:55 a.m. Friday in the 10400 block of Deerwood Road. Law enforcement lat...
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Houston gun charge dropped against James Harden
A misdemeanor charge of unlawful carrying of a weapon was dismissed in Houston against James Harden.
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New Texas polls show a tight Senate race between Talarico and Paxton
Two recent polls show Democrat James Talarico narrowly leading Republican Ken Paxton in the U.S. Senate race.
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Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge
A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Housto...
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Patrick trails Democrat in Texas lieutenant governor’s race, new poll says
Texas Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appears to be trailing Democrat Vikki Goodwin in the race to keep his job, according to a poll released Friday.
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Tech company’s low-tech sunglasses sell out: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
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The million-dollar home is becoming surprisingly normal
A seven-figure price tag is becoming increasingly common as rising home values redefine what counts as luxury across the U.S. housing market.
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South Korean satellite captures before and after views of SpaceX rocket’s moon crash
NASA expects its Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter to fly over the crash site next week to view the aftermath.
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White House ballroom: Court says Trump needs Congress’ approval, halts construction
An appeals court ruled Friday that President Donald Trump must obtain approval from Congress before moving forward with his proposed White House ballroom, ordering construction to stop....
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Nearly $4M in fake designer purses, sunglasses, other items intercepted in Houston
Federal authorities in Houston seized nearly $4 million in counterfeit goods that include fake MLB and Nike apparel, Louis Vuitton bags, Cartier sunglasses, and Jaguar Land Rover computer systems, officials say....
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Texas back-to-school tax-free weekend begins: Here's what you should know
Texans can save on back-to-school shopping as early as Friday, as the state's annual Sales Tax Holiday returns for the weekend.
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Meta ordered to pay $567 million for youth mental health treatment
A New Mexico judge has ordered Facebook and Instagram parent company Meta to pay $567 million to confront the impact their platforms have had on young users....
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Democrats in Congress, able to visit ICE lockups in Texas, describe grim conditions
Immigration officials denied the allegations, but Reps. Joaquin Castro and Veronica Escobar said they've come across numerous problematic examples.
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Houston weather weekend forecast: Daily rain chances stick around
Deep Gulf moisture keeps scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast through the weekend. Rain will be hit-or-miss, with warm and humid conditions in between the storms....
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What the city’s first credit rating upgrade in years could mean for Houstonians
The rating upgrade by Moody's comes almost exactly 10 years after it downgraded the city’s rating, citing low oil prices and high debt at the time.
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Back-to-school health (Aug. 7, 2026)
On Friday's show: As school begins for many students, a pediatrician offers advice for keeping kids healthy throughout the school year. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....
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2 Newsletter: It’s back-to-school time. Here’s everything you need to know
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Can you believe it? It’s almost time to send our kids back to school. It seems like summer just started, and for some, it probably did. But, students across the Houston area will be headed back to school in the coming weeks, and we here at KPRC 2 are doin...
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When does school start? Here’s when Houston-area districts return for the 2026-27 school year
Summer break is winding down, and students across the Houston area will soon be heading back to the classroom. Several school districts begin classes during the second week of August, while others won’t welcome students back until later in the month. Here’s a look at when some of...
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SH-225 at Richey Street reopens after being closed for hours due to hazmat spill
A hazmat spill involving a heavy truck has shut down most westbound lanes of State Highway 225 near Richey Street Friday morning, according to Houston TranStar. The incident was verified at 11:59 p.m. Thursday. Supply list sticker shock: I took my son’s Pre-K supply list to 3 top...
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Texas Tax-Free weekend is here: What you can buy and how much you can save
Texas shoppers can save money on back-to-school essentials this weekend as the state’s annual Sales Tax Holiday gets underway. The 2026 Texas Sales Tax Holiday has started and runs through midnight Sunday, allowing families to purchase qualifying school items without paying state...
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OP-ED: ‘The Trusted Messenger’ and the Black Vote
By Dr. John E. Warren, Publisher San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper Chairman of the Board of Directors, NNPA BlackPressUSA Newswire It is a well-established fact that the Black Press is and always has been the “Trusted Messenger” of the Black community. With that being said, i...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1612: Enemy at the Gates
Episode: 1612 Trying to tell the story of the worst battle. Today, we wonder how to tell of history.
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Against the current: Cadence Johnson’s road to UCLA
At just one year old, Cadence Johnson began her first swim lessons, splashing in the water like any toddler. By the time she reached Bellaire High School, those early lessons had led to record-breaking performances, including a state title in the girls’ 100-yard butterfly with a ...
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10 Ways to cut rising school costs
Back-to-school shopping can strain any family budget. Between school supplies, uniforms, backpacks, electronics, and extracurricular expenses, costs add up quickly. The good news is that families don’t have to tackle those expenses alone. From tax-free shopping weekends and schoo...
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Reporter’s Message: $25M for Black voters, PVAMU quantum pipeline, SNAP rollback
Talarico’s Houston promises loom large James Talarico is leading in the polls. Now comes the harder test: follow-through. Credit: Getty Images In recent weeks, Democratic Congressional candidate James Talarico has opened up a five-point lead over Republican candidate Ken Paxton i...
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Incarceration impacts entire families, communities
Behind every jail statistic lies a deeply human story that raw numbers can rarely capture. While statistics reveal sobering realities for Black Houstonians—who make up roughly 19% of the Harris County population, yet account for approximately 45% to 51% of jail bookings and total...
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Houston Trump voter says ICE detained his fiancée at Bush Airport: “I didn’t vote for that”
A Houston-area business owner who voted for President Donald Trump says he supported removing dangerous criminals from the United States. Now, he is fighting the administration he supported after immigration officers detained his fiancée at George Bush Intercontinental Airport. J...
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Man arrested for running two unlicensed care homes in Montgomery County, vulnerable residents found bedridden
A Montgomery County man is facing criminal charges after investigators discovered he was operating two unlicensed personal care homes out of residential houses where bedridden and disabled seniors were living without required fire safety equipment or state licensing. Jeffrey Cana...
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NTSB: Phone use, lack of lookouts led to 2024 Houston Ship Channel collision
A ship and a towboat collided near Lynchburg in 2024, killing a crewmember on the towboat.
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Habitual career thief now wanted for alleged Houston hit-and-run
Following almost 20 felony theft charges within five years in nine Texas counties, a Houston woman is now wanted for a hit-and-run that injured a teen....
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Former Fort Bend County Judge Robert Hebert dies at 84
Herbert served as the Fort Bend County Judge from 2003 to 2018, according to Ballotpedia.
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New All-Day Restaurant From Beloved Female Chef Quietly Opens at The Menil — Your First Taste Of the Ambitious Chrôma
While Houston’s cultured art aficionados were cooling off in Aspen, London and coasts of California this summer, there was a quiet change afoot at one of the city’s most notable museums: The former restaurant space of Bistro Menil on The Menil Collection campus found a new occupa...
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Need help with food costs? Back-to-school resources for Houston-area families
Houston-area families struggling with food costs can find help through HISD, Kids’ Meals and the Houston Food Bank. Here’s how to apply for school-meal benefits, locate a pantry and access other assistance...
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Blaze at Galveston seafood warehouse leaves manager devastated: "We lost everything"
A massive fire that tore through a seafood distribution facility reignited Thursday, forcing crews to continue battling hot spots at Texas Gulf Seafood along Galveston’s waterfront. The blaze originally broke out along Galveston’s waterfront Wednesday night, just before 8:45 p.m....