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Harris County man charged with multiple child sexual abuse charges
A Harris County man has been charged with multiple child sexual abuse offenses, according to court documents.
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Two Houston ISD elementary campuses will pilot Alpha School’s AI-powered education program this fall
Clemente Martinez and Gregg Elementary schools will utilize “TimeBack,” a two-hour learning tool developed by Alpha School that has come under criticism in other states....
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US plans permanent visa bond rule affecting mostly African countries
The State Department is making permanent a program requiring applicants from mostly African countries to pay a bond to secure a visa.
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Houston students and teachers share their work beyond the classroom in new exhibition “The Sequence Is Yours”
Art made in a classroom doesn’t always make it past the hallway. But a new exhibition organized by the Contemporary Arts Museum Houston’s Teacher Advisory Group is changing that and giving Greater Houston students and their teachers a chance to see their work presented in a galle...
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🐾Clear the Shelters is back: Houston pets are ready for homes
It’s officially Clear the Shelters month, and that means it’s time to open your heart — and maybe your home — to a pet in need. For the 12th year, shelters across the Houston area are teaming up with KPRC 2 and our community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian Unive...
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La Porte man arrested in 2012 killing of 16-month-old after Texas cold case review
Attorney General Ken Paxton announced the arrest of a La Porte man accused of killing a 16-month-old child more than a decade ago after investigators uncovered new developments while reviewing the long-unsolved case. According to Paxton’s office, Eric Johnson was arrested by the ...
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Dick DeGuerin won’t be held in contempt over media interviews about Lee Gilley murder case, attorney says
The Harris County District Attorney's Office had requested a show cause hearing about whether DeGuerin, who is representing Gilley, violated a judge's gag order by speaking about the case to several news outlets, including Houston Public Media....
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Judge to consider gag order changes in Lee Gilley case after attorney accused of violation
A proposed agreement between prosecutors and the defense team could soon modify a gag order in Lee Gilley’s capital murder case and expand what those involved in the case can publicly say....
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Which families are using ESAs? Here’s what we know about Texas’ first school vouchers
The number of Texas students using taxpayer money for private school or home-school could increase as more families accept invites.
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Lawyer for 2 witnesses in Houston ICE shooting faces malpractice suit over man’s deportation
Hugo Balderas-Ibarra, who represents two of the people who were in the van driven by Lorenzo Salgado Araujo when he was fatally shot by an ICE agent, is accused of negligence in a separate asylum and immigration case....
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Gov. Greg Abbott pauses new data centers until ERCOT, PUCT audit energy, water usage
New data centers won't be able to join the Texas power grid until state regulators complete a review of their energy and water usage, under a new directive from the governor....
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Texas ban on several THC products emerges as potential wedge issue in Senate race
Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico called the new state ban on many types of THC products, which went into effect Friday, "a gift to the cartels." His Republican opponent, Attorney General Ken Paxton, has previously sued Texas cities for decriminalizing marijuana....
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Texas ranks No. 14 as wage gap between top earners and median workers widens, study finds
A new study shows the gap between Texas’ highest-paid workers and the state’s median earners continues to grow. According to a new analysis by SmartAsset using recently released data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Texas ranks No. 14 in the nation for the largest year-o...
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Early eating habits could have lasting effects on dementia risk, study suggests
Consuming less of this during pregnancy and the first years of life may lower the risk of developing dementia decades later.
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Blanche wins backing from 2 key GOP holdouts after rescinding anti-weaponization fund
Todd Blanche's nomination to serve as attorney general has been held up in a Senate committee over the $1.8 billion fund. John Cornyn and Thom Tillis said they now look forward to voting for Blanche....
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Former Texas Rep. Kay Granger, trailblazing Fort Worth mayor, dies at 83
Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger, Fort Worth's first female mayor, has died at 83.
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Texas halts power grid connections for new data centers over energy, water supply concerns
Gov. Greg Abbott ordered state regulators to pause grid approvals for new data centers until a comprehensive audit on power and water usage is completed....
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Texas investigates ‘heart healthy’ labels on Sun Chips, Mazola and other products
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has launched an investigation into several major food manufacturers over allegations they may have misled consumers by marketing certain products as “heart healthy.” According to Paxton’s office, the investigation will examine whether companies v...
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The worst states for having a baby in 2026, according to data
New data ranked the best and worst states to have a baby in 2026. See which states made the top and bottom of the list.
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Gov. Abbott orders audit of data center projects before they can connect to Texas power grid
Gov. Greg Abbott is directing state regulators to conduct a comprehensive audit of data center projects seeking to connect to the Texas power grid, saying the review is necessary to protect the state’s electric reliability as demand continues to surge. Abbott announced Monday tha...
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Hemp businesses sue Texas over Delta-8 Schedule I rule
A coalition of hemp businesses and a retired police officer filed a federal lawsuit to block Texas health officials from classifying Delta-8 THC as a Schedule I controlled substance....
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Ohio Rep Marcy Kaptur hospitalized after hit-and-run crash on way to church
Rep. Marcy Kaptur, D-Ohio, was hospitalized Sunday morning after the vehicle she was riding in was struck in a hit-and-run crash that also injured her driver, according to the Toledo Police Department....
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Rice expands free tuition to families earning up to $200,000
Rice University on Monday announced an expansion of its Rice Investment financial aid program that will offer free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 a year, starting with students entering in fall 2027. Under the expanded program, Rice said students from fa...
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New details emerge after missing 2-year-old girl at center of AMBER Alert in San Antonio found dead
A neighbor recounts the moments that led to her son finding the body of a 2-year-old girl who was reported missing in San Antonio on Monday, KSAT News reports . An AMBER Alert for Aryana Trevino Martinez was issued Sunday after she disappeared around 7 p.m. in the 4000 block of A...
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More than 1.5 million Ram pickup trucks recalled over seat belt issue
The new recall affects certain Ram 1500 pickup trucks manufactured between 2019 and 2026.
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Rice University in Houston to offer free tuition to students from families earning up to $200K
Rice University announced a major expansion of its signature financial aid program, offering free tuition to students from families earning up to $200,000 annually....
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Sen. Moreno says Rep. Max Miller 'should not serve' in Congress
U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno says fellow Ohio Republican, and former son-in-law, Max Miller should resign from Congress after abuse allegations have surfaced....
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Cyclosporiasis outbreak deaths: 2 dead in Michigan as cases continue to climb
Michigan is reporting two deaths in the cyclosporiasis outbreak among its most recent case update Monday.
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Cleanup underway after truck hauler spill on Southwest Freeway
Multiple lanes of the southwest freeway northbound near S. Gessner have been impacted after a truck hauler lost its load. The spill happened just before 8 a.m. Monday, during the morning rush hour. Motorists should allow for extra time or find alternate routes of travel. Clean-up...
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Houston Black pioneers who made history
Before Houston became the sprawling, multicultural metropolis it is today, the fourth-largest city in America and one of its most diverse, Black Houstonians were already writing history. Not in the comfort of acceptance, but in the teeth of Jim Crow, systematic exclusion, and out...
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Texas schools must tailor outdoor athletic practices based on heat readings in new statewide safety measure
As preseason football workouts kicked off Monday, schools in the Houston area and across the state were required to measure the wet bulb globe temperature and adjust their practices accordingly....
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Reginald OG-1 Gordon empowers, uplifts formerly incarcerated
Reginald “OG-1” Gordon’s journey has taken him across Houston neighborhoods—from Sunnyside to South Park, Hiram Clarke, and Missouri City—but the place he proudly calls home remains Sunnyside. For nearly 21 years, however, Gordon was far from home, serving four 50-year prison sen...
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Former U.S. Rep. Kay Granger dies at 83
Granger was the first Republican woman elected to represent Texas in Washington, D.C.
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Houston weather: Summer heat continues with isolated afternoon storms
High temperatures remain in the mid to upper 90s this week, with heat index values reaching the triple digits.
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Judge declines to block Big Bend area border wall
A federal judge on Sunday declined to block construction on the Trump administration's Big Bend area border wall, saying plaintiffs could not argue the plan violates a federal law because the administration was legally allowed to bypass that law....
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Good news for coffee drinkers in the latest research on coffee and caffeine consumption
The latest research on coffee and caffeine and its effect on heart health in the journal "Circulation" says moderate consumption (up to five, 8-ounce cups) is safe and benefits heart health. Drinking more than that may cause problems....
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Deadliest animal in every US state revealed, from moose and bears to dogs
A demographic data platform has released a new report identifying the animals most likely to kill people in each U.S. state.
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Astros sweep Rangers to take control of AL West Division
Houston has won six games in a row and 11 of its last 12.
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3-car crash on SH-249 at Spring Cypress Road sends victims to hospital
A three-vehicle crash sent three people to the hospital late Sunday night in northwest Houston. The collision happened at approximately 10:39 p.m. Sunday at the intersection of State Highway 249 and Spring Cypress Road, near a Mobil gas station. Two SUVs and a sedan were involved...
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New judge could decide if Karmelo Anthony gets a new trial
Karmelo Anthony will return to court this month in his first step to overturn his murder conviction Anthony was found guilty last month in the stabbing death of Austin Metcalf and sentenced to 35 years in prison. His new legal team has filed motions seeking the recusal of State D...
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2 Newsletter: New UIL Heat Safety Rules
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Texas school districts are starting the new school year with stricter heat safety standards for outdoor practices, requiring coaches to monitor conditions more closely than ever before. As always, follow us for the latest on Click2Houston.com and watch us...
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Safety on Houston roads (Aug. 3, 2026)
On Monday's show: We consider how to make the roads safer for Houston drivers. And we offer listeners a chance to vent their pet peeves about life in our city....
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New UIL heat rules are now in effect. Here's what they mean for Texas football players and marching bands
For generations, football players and marching band members across Texas have spent late summer afternoons practicing in some of the hottest weather of the year. This school year, that could look different. Beginning August 1, every University Interscholastic League (UIL) school ...
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Wisconsin gold buying scam, woman loses more than $400,000
A Wisconsin woman thought she was protecting her money from identity thieves. Instead, she lost almost everything.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3394: An Old Book of Aeroplanes
Episode: 3394 An old book of WW-I aeroplanes reveals something about technological change in wartime. Today, an old book with an unintended message.
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Pope Leo finally addresses his Black ancestry and slavery
Since his election last year, Pope Leo XIV sidestepped one of the most unexpected questions to emerge from his historic election: Is the first American pope also Black? Now, in his clearest public comments yet, the first American-born pope has acknowledged the complicated family ...
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Black Houston voters say trust will decide Senate race
As Texas’ U.S. Senate race between James Talarico and Ken Paxton intensifies, Black voters say their support will hinge on more than party labels. At a recent Houston community forum, attendees shared what will determine their vote and whether either candidate has done enough to ...
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Family intensifies search for New Caney woman missing nearly two weeks
A New Caney family is pleading for the public’s help finding a woman who has been missing for nearly two weeks as search-and-rescue crews comb a sprawling area near Highway 99 and FM 1485. Maria Veronica Ortiz Estrada was last seen by family members around noon on July 20, accord...
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Senate unveils spending bill that avoids shutdown before election
A new short-term federal spending bill was unveiled Sunday that would fund federal agencies into early December and prevent lawmakers up for reelection from facing voters in the midst of another government shutdown battle....
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Family searching for answers 6 months after deadly NW Harris County hit-and-run
A family is still searching for answers nearly six months after Michael Shannon was killed in a hit-and-run crash in northwest Harris County. Sunday would've been Michael's 20th birthday....
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Motorcyclist dies after car crash in Channelview
Officials say the motorcyclist struck a vehicle as the vehicle was making a turn.
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1 killed after vehicle crashes into Spring retention pond
One agency says a person exited safely. Another says a person was killed in the crash.
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Astros sweep Rangers, widen AL West lead after pivotal weekend series
Houston Astros take all three games at Daikin Park to create separation atop the division as both Texas clubs enter the stretch run.
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Reward offered for information on deadly 2025 Third Ward shooting
19-year-old Jaylon Fox was found fatally shot on Easter Sunday 2025. Crime Stoppers is offering a reward for answers.
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Idaho In-N-Out shooting leaves 3 dead: What we know about the suspected gunman
Police have identified the gunman in the deadly shooting at a newly opened In-N-Out Burger in Twin Falls, Idaho, as 24-year-old Chad Williams.
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Tuskegee University requires business suits, bans bonnets and du-rags in new dress code
Tuskegee University is implementing a new dress code requiring students to bring a business suit and dress shoes to campus while banning bonnets, du-rags and other non-religious head coverings in classrooms and cafeterias....
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Nearly 23,000 pounds of baked spaghetti, chicken cobbler recalled over possible metal contamination
Nearly 23,000 pounds of Ukrop's Homestyle Foods baked spaghetti and chicken cobbler products are being recalled because they may contain metal slivers, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service....
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Man shot 4 times by girlfriend's ex in northeast Houston
Police say the exes were arguing Saturday night, and the man allegedly ended up shooting his ex's new boyfriend.
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Man hospitalized after overnight shooting in west Harris County
Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in west Harris County, authorities said. The incident happened overnight at a complex in the 23400 block of Kingsland Boulevard. Investigators said an adult man was found with a gun...
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How to find the vaccination rate in your Texas school district
With measles cases rising , some Texas parents are taking a closer look at how protected their school communities are. The good news: you don’t have to guess. Texas school immunization coverage is published using state data, and one tool makes it easy to find your district’s numb...