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Man found shot multiple times outside NW Houston apartment complex
Houston police are investigating after a man was found with multiple gunshot wounds outside a northwest Houston apartment complex early Sunday morning....
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Man with multiple gunshot wounds found dead in northwest Houston, HPD says
Houston police were called to an apartment complex in northwest Houston early Sunday after a report of gunfire. When officers arrived at Oakwood Gardens in the 5600 block of Antoine Drive around 1:20 a.m., they found a man dead outside. Investigators said the victim appeared to b...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1611: Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather
Episode: 1611 Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather: ideologies diverge and converge. Today, Benjamin Franklin and Cotton Mather.
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Carlos Correa’s ankle recovery surges ahead, and he won’t rule out a 2026 return for Astros
Carlos Correa’s recovery from surgery to repair a torn ankle tendon is progressing quicker than expected and on Saturday the Houston Astros’ star infielder didn’t rule out a return this season. Correa was expected to miss the entire season after undergoing on his left ankle on Ma...
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Ford F-150, F-250 recall issued over rear camera issue
Ford is recalling tens of thousands of its trucks over a software issue that can sometimes prevent a driver from seeing the video from the rear-facing camera....
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Astros edge Rangers 5-4, stretching AL West lead with 5th straight win
Taylor Trammell had two RBIs and Christian Walker added two hits and drove in a run to held give the Houston Astros a 5-4 victory over the Texas Rangers Saturday night that increased their lead in the AL West. It’s the fifth straight victory for the Astros and their 10th in 11 ga...
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AMBER Alert canceled in Texas after San Antonio sisters located
Texas authorities canceled a statewide AMBER Alert after two girls who were reported abducted in San Antonio were found.
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Nearly 100K toddler step stools recalled after reports of children injured
Federal regulators are recalling nearly 100,000 toddler kitchen step stools after multiple reports of the stools tipping over and injuring children.
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Why getting your birth certificates ahead of the school year is so important
As families across the Houston area prepare for the first day of school, Saturday became another stop on the back-to-school checklist. Instead of shopping for backpacks or notebooks, hundreds of parents visited Harris County Clerk annexes to pick up one document many schools requ...
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Jordanian soccer player who went missing at Rice says he made 'a mistake' after friend urged him to take bus to Chicago
Rabe’e Ata Juma’a Alqaq, the Jordanian soccer player whose disappearance from Rice University prompted an urgent search in Houston, says he left on his own after being encouraged by a friend in Chicago — and only realized the widespread concern after he arrived and connected to t...
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Major recall issued for popular eye drops as Americans urged to stop using immediately
Nearly 12 million bottles of Rohto eye drops have been recalled over concerns they may not be sterile, according to a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) enforcement report....
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2 men shot while eating ice cream in northwest Houston, police say
Houston police said two men were injured after four people inside a vehicle drove up to them and started shooting.
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White House uses Bad Bunny song in deportation video, sparking debate across social media
A social media video posted by the White House is drawing attention after using music from Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny to highlight the Trump administration’s immigration enforcement efforts. The video, shared on the White House’s official social media accounts, features Bad...
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University of Texas Tower Shooting: 60 years later
The University of Texas tower shooting, one of the worst campus shootings in American history, happened 60 years ago on Aug. 1, 1966.
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Two men shot after suspects in car open fire in northwest Houston, HPD says
Houston police are investigating a late-night shooting that left two men injured in the 6100 block of W. Tidwell Road. According to the Houston Police Department , officers were called to the scene around 10:20 p.m. Friday after reports of gunfire. Investigators said two men were...
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A federal judge upheld stricter air quality standards. Here’s what it means for Harris County
The court ruled the EPA must enforce stricter limits on PM 2.5, which is fine particulate matter such as dust, smoke and soot that can be harmful to health....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1610: Experimental Proof
Episode: 1610 Thoughts on the nature and purpose of experiments. Today, we wonder why people do experiments.
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Texas issues cease-and-desist over border wall work near Big Bend
Texas Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham issued cease-and-desist letters to federal entities after a contractor cleared more than a mile of state-owned land near Big Bend for border wall construction without written permission....
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Tracking a storm front this weekend in Houston
Tracking a front Saturday: High pressure that has brought the hot, humid and dry weather moves west Saturday. This will allow and opening for a front to move into southeast Texas. Because of the heat and humidity any storm that forms along the front has the potential to be strong...
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Career criminal charged with 12 felonies since 2025 creating havoc for business owner
A Houston business owner says a repeat offender has become a constant problem after Richard Herrin was convicted of four felonies this year yet spent only days in the Harris County Jail, prompting renewed calls for tougher penalties on habitual felony thieves....
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Katy residents push for Peek Road improvements
Drivers who use Peek Road in Katy, just south of FM 529, say one stretch has become frustrating. The stretch of Peek Road bottlenecks between Stockdick School Road and Beckendorff Road. View this post on Instagram The nearly mile-long stretch runs directly in front of the Aurora ...
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Houston Methodist fire: Piece of equipment catches fire on roof of Centennial Tower in Med Center, fire out
The Houston Fire Department is on the scene after a fire has been reported at Centennial Tower at Houston Methodist in the Medical Center.
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Poll shows tight Texas election races
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New Texas heat rules could delay or cancel football, band practices this school year
Football and marching band practices across Texas could look very different this school year. Beginning August 1, schools must follow new mandatory heat safety rules that could shorten, delay or even cancel outdoor practices during dangerous heat. This is a major change. The Univ...
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Immigration attorney Hugo Balderas-Ibarra representing ICE shooting witnesses faces $500,000 malpractice lawsuit
Houston immigration attorney Hugo Balderas Ibarra , who represents two witnesses in the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood, is now facing a legal malpractice lawsuit alleging his handling of another immigration case led to a client’s deportation. A couple...
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Third Ward funeral home operator accused of stealing $2.2M estate appears in court
A Houston funeral home owner appeared in court after prosecutors accused her of stealing more than $2.2 million through an alleged estate fraud scheme tied to her business....
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Judge strikes down Houston minority contracting rule, leaving business owners uncertain
For more than four decades, Houston’s Minority, Women and Small Business Enterprise (MWSBE) Program has helped connect certified businesses with city contracting opportunities. Now, a federal judge’s ruling is changing part of that process. A federal judge ruled the City of Houst...
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Federal government appeals release of witness in deadly Houston ICE shooting
The federal government is fighting to overturn a judge’s order releasing a key witness to the deadly ICE shooting in Houston’s Magnolia Park neighborhood. José Trinidad Rojas Pliego walked out of ICE custody Wednesday, more than three weeks after he witnessed ICE agents shoot and...
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Houston Fire Department responds to fire at Houston Methodist Hospital in medical center
The fire department received a call about a 2-alarm fire near the intersection of Fannin Street and University Boulevard shortly after 5 p.m. Friday.
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Houston launches high-risk apartment inspection program to target repeat safety violations
If you live in an apartment, the City of Houston wants to make sure the building you call home is not putting you at risk. Houston City Council recently approved a new High-Risk Apartment Inspection Program aimed at properties with a history of repeated health, safety, and fire c...
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Harris County launches ‘Priority Pass’ in an effort to streamline vehicle registration
The new online service is designed to speed up vehicle registration for Harris County residents by reducing tax office wait times.
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Grab your white outfit! White Linen Night celebrates 20 years in Houston's Heights
If you need an excuse to wear your favorite white outfit, stroll through one of Houston’s most popular neighborhoods and enjoy food, music and shopping, this weekend has you covered. White Linen Night in the Heights returns Saturday, Aug. 1, celebrating its 20th anniversary with ...
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‘After the Flood’ podcast: Fifth episode reviews Kerr County’s readiness one year after deadly July 4 flood
"After the Flood," a collaboration of The Texas Newsroom and PBS’ Frontline, is an intimate and deeply reported look at catastrophic flooding in Central Texas....
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Prosecutors request dismissal of Reflecting Pool vandalism charges against Olympian due to installation flaws
Federal prosecutors are requesting the dismissal of an indictment charging a former Olympian with vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.
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Barbecue Inn is closing its doors after 80 years. These food lovers came for one last plate
The restaurant had been a staple of Independence Heights since the 1940s. Some guests waited hours in a line that went out the door for one last chance at shrimp and fried chicken....
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Federal agency warns of growing cyber threat to water systems
Federal officials have issued a national advisory warning of cyber threats to public water systems after multiple utilities across Minnesota were targeted in recent cyber incidents....
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Houston meteorologist Rachel Briers to make KPRC 2 debut Aug. 3
If you’ve watched Houston weather over the past several years, chances are you’ve seen Rachel Briers. Starting Monday, Aug. 3, the veteran meteorologist will make her KPRC 2 debut. Viewers can watch Briers on KPRC 2 weekdays at noon, 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. She’ll also appear across KP...
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'I'm a celebrity': Unlicensed funeral director accused of stealing dead man's estate dodges questions after court
A Houston funeral home director accused of stealing a dead man’s estate stormed out of the Harris County criminal courthouse Friday morning, claiming to be a “celebrity” who had nothing to say — then quickly changed course and started hurling insults. Unique Green is accused of p...