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Jurassic Quest prehistoric family adventure roars into Houston this weekend
Get ready to travel millions of years back in time! Jurassic Quest, North America’s largest and most realistic traveling dinosaur experience, is roaring into Reliant Center this weekend with a prehistoric adventure the whole family can enjoy. From life-sized dinosaurs that move a...
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Woman hospitalized after medical emergency leads to crash into Cypresswood home
A woman was hospitalized after a medical emergency caused her to lose control of her vehicle and crash into the side of a Cypresswood home. The homeowner Mark Griffis tells KPRC 2 he was lying in bed watching TV when he heard a loud bang and felt the entire house shake. “I saw a ...
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Mortgage rates hit highest level in more than a year
Mortgage rates rose to their highest level in more than a year, with the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate increasing, Freddie Mac reported.
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Flock cameras lead to suspect in fatal shooting of man inside car near The Heights
Houston police detained a possible suspect on Thursday evening hours after he allegedly walked up to a driver and fired several shots into a vehicle on the far east side of The Heights. The shooting happened just after 1 p.m. in the 700 block of Cottage Street. A man who investig...
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Dickinson police officer rescues driver from burning vehicle on I-45
A Dickinson police officer rescued a driver from a burning vehicle early Wednesday morning after emergency calls came in about a major crash on Interstate 45. Officer Brown arrived near Exit 19 around 2:56 a.m. and found flames coming from the vehicle’s engine area. As the fire s...
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 3, 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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Meet Houston author Hank Schwaeble: From Air Force special agent to award-winning horror writer
Air Force special agent. Lawyer. Pilot. Award-winning horror writer. Hank Schwaeble has quite the résumé. The Houston author has turned his fascinating life experiences into a career writing horror, thrillers and suspense — and he’s a two-time Bram Stoker Award winner. He earned ...
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K9 alert leads to $19,000 cash seizure from Dominican Republic-bound travelers in Philadelphia
A man and a woman traveling Monday from Philadelphia International Airport to the Dominican Republic ended up traveling a little lighter after a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) currency detector K9 alerted officers to thousands of dollars of undeclared currency....
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Hello Houston (September 3, 2026)
Today: The sons of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo share how their family has been impacted by the fatal ICE shooting of their father, Harris County Commissioner Lesley Briones discusses the proposed county budget, and we talk with Tony and Grammy-nominee Orfeh....
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Popular diet slashes liver fat by 67% while reversing prediabetes in some people
The keto diet may have surprising benefits for liver health, a new study suggests.
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Driver dies after shooting, crash in north Houston neighborhood
One person is dead after a shooting and a crash in north Houston, officials confirm.
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Flood threat continues in East Texas after Edouard dumps more than a foot of rain
Flood warnings stayed in effect Thursday as thousands remained without power and Polk County officials responded to widespread storm damage.
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Elderly woman found dead in Harris County home with adult son in other room
An investigation is underway in Harris County after deputies found a woman dead inside a home while doing a welfare check Tuesday night.
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Texas approved for federal disaster aid after July storms, flooding
Texas has been approved for federal disaster assistance following severe storms and flooding that damaged communities across the state in July, Gov. Greg Abbott announced Thursday. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has approved its Public Assistance program for 19 Texas cou...
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JetBlue unveils new first-class seating for domestic flyers
The airline's new BlueFirst cabin will offer more legroom, upgraded dining, priority airport perks and enhanced onboard technology on select domestic routes....
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Ground stop issued at Bush Airport due to severe storms
A ground stop has been issued for George Bush Intercontinental Airport due to severe weather on Thursday afternoon. Departing flights to Bush Airport are grounded. The FAA says the ground stop is scheduled through 2:15 p.m. There is a medium probability of extension....
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Texas A&M System considers removing courses on LGBTQ, ethnic studies and climate change from core offerings
More than 200 courses, including those on LGBTQ literature, cultural studies and climate change, could no longer count toward core degree requirements at 11 Texas A&M universities....