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Josh Allen connects with Joshua Palmer for a late TD and Bills beat Texans 36-31 in wild opener
Josh Allen didn’t wait for the question he knew was coming on Sunday after finally leading the Buffalo Bills to a road win over the Houston Texans in a season-opening thriller. “We do like Reliant Stadium,” he said with a big smile. “Woo.” Allen threw a 34-yard touchdown pass to ...
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Alaska drops voter misconduct cases against American Samoans who checked ‘U.S. Citizen’ box
Alaska prosecutors are dropping voter misconduct cases against 11 residents born in American Samoa after a state appeals court ruled that prosecutors must prove defendants knowingly intended to break the law....
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Man arrested, accused in fatal 2025 shooting outside west Harris County bar
Jay Young Jung was killed last summer after two people reportedly shot at his vehicle.
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18 years since Hurricane Ike made landfall in Galveston and devastated Southeast Texas
It has been 18 years since Hurricane Ike made landfall near Galveston, bringing heavy rain, wind, and historic storm surge to the Texas coast. Though Southeast Texas has experienced effects from storms such as Harvey and Beryl since, Ike remains a name that many people remember. ...
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Man with violent criminal history accused in stabbing spree that left 4 dead
A manhunt has ended in Louisiana after a man with a violent criminal history was arrested for an alleged stabbing spree that left four people dead and a child critically injured....
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Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) makes a catch against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Sep 13, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins (12) makes a catch against Buffalo Bills cornerback Christian Benford (47) during the first quarter at Reliant Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Daily News | Texas' Oldest Newspap...
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Texans fans celebrate return of NFL season with food, music and tailgating
After a long offseason, Texans fans returned to the parking lots Sunday as Houston hosted the Buffalo Bills. For many fans, the tailgate matters as much as what happens inside Reliant Stadium. Charles Randle Jr. said the atmosphere brings people together. View this post on Instag...
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Texans vs. Bills: Share your home opener spirit on Click2Pins 🏈
The Houston Texans are opening their home schedule today against the Buffalo Bills, and we want to see how fans are showing their Texans pride. Whether you’re heading to Reliant Stadium, hosting a watch party or cheering from home, share your photos and videos with KPRC 2 through...
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Harris County man convicted of child abuse; family warns more victims may be out there
A Harris County jury has found a man guilty of continuous sexual abuse of a child, but the victim and her mother are speaking out, warning that there may be additional victims in the community....
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Heat Advisory issued for Houston area as hot temperatures and spotty storms persist
Feels like temperatures will reach 100 to end the weekend. A Heat Advisory was issued for some Houston area counties from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday.
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Hurricane Ike is still fresh in the minds of Galveston residents, 18 years later
The Category 2 hurricane carried a storm surge up to 17 feet across the Bolivar Peninsula, damaged over 24-thousand structures around Galveston County and killed 100 people in the U.S. Two decades later, memorials of the storm's impact can be found scattered around the island....
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Wisconsin GOP governor candidate swims from sinking plane after emergency lake landing
Wisconsin Republican gubernatorial candidate and U.S. Rep. Tom Tiffany said escaped with minor injuries after a small plane he was in lost power and made an emergency landing in a lake....
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1629: Resisting Change
Episode: 1629 An old book tells about textile engineering and conservatism. Today, we resist change.
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No. 4 Texas Longhorns rallies from 20-point deficit to stun No. 1 Ohio State 24-23
Arch Manning and Hollywood Smothers sparked a 21-point fourth-quarter rally as Texas stunned No. 1 Ohio State 24-23 in Austin.
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Red tide along Bolivar Peninsula: What to know about breathing problems, seafood and symptoms
A red tide bloom along the Bolivar Peninsula is raising questions about what it means for people visiting the coast — and how exposure could affect your health. Red tide happens when microscopic, plant-like organisms in the water grow rapidly. When conditions are right — includin...
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Former Ohio attorney convicted of trying to shoot ex-wife at restaurant
An Ohio man was convicted of trying to kill his ex-wife after prosecutors said he pointed a handgun at her head and pulled the trigger while she was dining with her parents....
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Pastor dies after severe spinal injury during cruise celebrating son’s wedding
A Minnesota pastor died after suffering a severe spinal cord injury and nearly drowning in a pool aboard a cruise ship in Italy while celebrating his son’s wedding....
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Houston weather: Watch for showers and storm chances south of I-10 during the Monday morning commute
Our weather pattern remains consistent. Enough moisture and a consistent sea breeze are kicking off showers and storms near the coast. Monday’s Rain Timeline: Monday morning, plenty of dry time in Houston, but the sea breeze keeps showers and storms active along the coast. Rain w...
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Man charged in death of Black woman found hanging from Mississippi tree
Police have arrested a man on a murder charge in connection with the death of Tasia Fortune, a 29-year-old Black woman whose body was found hanging from a tree in Jackson, Mississippi, last month....
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Ford to invest $1 billion in new Kentucky truck plant
Ford is investing $1 billion to build a new paint shop at its Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville.
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Tourism officials urge visitors to avoid Hawaiian island in wake of Hurricane Lowell
Tourism officials are urging visitors to adjust travel plans to one of Hawaii’s hardest-hit islands as residents and businesses recover from Hurricane Lowell....
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Teen rescued after clinging to capsized boat for days in frigid Alaska waters
A 15-year-old boy was rescued this week after clinging for two days to a capsized boat in the Bering Sea off the coast of Alaska.
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State orders Trinidad Police Department to shut down
The Trinidad Police Department will be disbanded following a Texas Commission on Law Enforcement investigation.
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Red tide detected near Crystal Beach on Galveston County’s Bolivar Peninsula
A red tide bloom has been reported along the Upper Texas Coast, including the Bolivar Peninsula near Crystal Beach. According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, water samples collected in the area showed a moderate concentration of the algae, while fish kills and respira...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 1628: The First Red Cross Ambulance
Episode: 1628 The first red cross ambulance. Today, we care for wounded soldiers.
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25 years later, 9/11 survivor continues mission to tell stories of those who didn’t make it out
25 years after the September 11th attacks survivor Tom Canavan continues to carry the wight of the day he was buried beneath the rubble of the World Trade Center. After surviving the collapse of the North Tower Canavan dedicated his life to sharing his story and honoring the thou...
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Houston police release body-worn camera video after August shootout with law enforcement
The Houston Police Department has released body-worn camera video following an August shootout with a suspect that has been charged with seven felony charges....
safety
Sam Houston Tollway reopens in SW Harris County after deadly crash
The crash was reported in the westbound lanes of the tollway near I-59
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Suspect, father dead following Houston SWAT standoff in Independence Heights
Police say a man stabbed his brother in the back before keeping himself in an apartment with his father, who was disabled.
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Tracking heat and spotty showers and storms in Houston Sunday
Sunday’s Forecast: Our weather pattern remains consistent. Enough moisture mixed with daytime heating leading to spotty showers and storms during the afternoon. By the time we get to sunset the storms come to an end. Here is your live radar. Sunday’s Rain Timeline: Sunday morning...
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Standoff with stabbing suspect ends with apartment up in flames; suspect and father dead in N. Houston
Houston police say a 20-year-old suspect and his 59-year-old father died after a standoff at an apartment complex ended with a unit up in flames. The standoff happened at the Garden Oaks Village apartments located at 4411 N. Shepherd Drive. Police say it started around 4:20 p.m. ...
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Chambers County DPS Troopers recover over $38K in stolen jewelry during traffic stop
Chambers County DPS Troopers made a large recovery during a recent traffic stop.
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Higher mortgage rates are squeezing Houston homebuyers. Here’s where help may be available.
Mortgage rates are hovering near seven percent, putting added pressure on Houstonians trying to buy a home. For some buyers, the higher rate is enough to pause their search. But housing experts say a higher rate does not necessarily mean homeownership is off the table. Aqua Texas...
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Southeast Houston neighborhood, concerned over future wild vegetation challenges one month after Union Pacific clearing
A Houston homeowner who previously turned to 2 Helps You for help with overgrown vegetation along his property is facing another concern — vegetation that is already growing back. Rudy Garza lives in the 2600 block of North Shady Creek Street in southeast Houston. His home sits n...
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Tomball trench rescue: Man injured after falling into trench at construction site
A man was airlifted to the hospital following a trench rescue in Tomball on Friday afternoon.