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A completed and signed Texas voter registration form is all it takes to make your vote count — but there’s a catch. The form must be submitted at least 30 days before Election Day. To register, voters must be 18 years old, a U.S. citizen and a Texas resident. How to register Vote...
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Storm chances across the area will continue this weekend with pop-up showers possible.
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Planning a move to the Houston suburbs — or already building a home there? A surprise utility bill could throw your budget off track before you even unpack. KPRC 2’s Sandy Torres breaks down a few quick checks every buyer should make before signing on the dotted line. Find out wh...
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Nashville International Airport is one step closer to undergoing a name change honoring late country music icon Dolly Parton.
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The city of Houston held a remembrance event for a Houstonian who died in the attacks. Miles away, at the historic Fort Bend County courthouse, a miliary veteran reflected on "those lives lost and sacrifices made.”...
schools
A school bus serving Alief ISD students arrived nearly two hours behind schedule Thursday, leaving at least one parent panicked and calling for better communication from the district. The bus was scheduled to drop off students at Ashford Point at 3:30 p.m. but did not arrive unti...
business
Ethiopian New Year is a time for celebration, tradition and community, and one Houston coffee shop is giving locals a chance to experience a taste of that culture. Kefita Coffee , located in Midtown, was opened by a mother-and-daughter duo with a deeply personal connection to Eth...
safety
Houston police have released body camera footage showing the moments officers confronted a man accused of firing a rifle at passing vehicles in northeast Houston before four law enforcement officers opened fire. The shooting happened Aug. 14 around 11 a.m. in the 6200 block of No...
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Texans fans are popping up tents and firing up the barbecue pits as the Texans take on the Buffalo Bills at Reliant Stadium Sunday at noon. Check out : Texans offense still a mystery heading into 2026 season There’s no rain to worry about Sunday morning, but the tents and misters...
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Texans receiving Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits that lost food during Tropical Strom Edouard now have more time to apply for replacement benefits....
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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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Twenty-five years after the September 11 terrorist attacks changed the course of American history, two Houston-area Marine veterans are reflecting on the day that helped shape their military service - and the sacrifices that followed. For Mia Garcia, the timing was especially str...
safety
The Houston Fire Department held a citywide 25th-anniversary remembrance for 9/11, marked by ceremonial bell tolls and dispatch broadcasts across all local stations. A longtime firefighter also shared his experience of the 9/11 aftermath as part of a Texas task force....
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The agency also provided estimates for new data center projects included in its "Batch Zero" study.
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Today: We observe the 25th anniversary of 9/11, talk with former FBI agent Christopher Combs, who shares what he witnessed that day, learn about the Houston National Day of Service event taking place at Houston National Cemetery, and more....
schools
A video was reportedly taken on campus involving "discussion of child sexual exploitation and child sexual abuse materials," according to a UH spokesperson on Thursday....
News
Children’s finger light toys sold on Amazon have been recalled because they can cause serious injuries and death in children.
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The race for Texas governor is shaping up to be a dead heat between Gov. Greg Abbott and his opponent, Gina Hinojosa, based on a new poll.
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Texas SNAP recipients affected by Tropical Storm Edouard have additional time to request replacement benefits for food that was lost or destroyed because of the storm. The Texas Health and Human Services Commission said the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved extending the re...
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Alexander Funes-Vasquez is said to be charged with murder for the death of 21-year-old Edward Josue Valladarez-Vargas.
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Consumer Product Safety Commission officials said the Ricky Joy Sour Crush Rolling Liquid Candy Bottles were sold at various stores including Walmart between January 2023 and May 2026....
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ENOUGH is answering your questions about the rapid growth of data centers in Texas — and what it could mean for your community. This time, we’re answering a question from Terry Simpson, a Needville resident who lives near a proposed data center project in Boling, Texas. Simpson w...
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A data center is proposed near your neighborhood. Maybe construction has already started. Maybe you’re worried about noise, water use, pollution, traffic or whether the project could affect your electricity bill. So, who do you call? There isn’t one simple answer. During a discus...
business
The Burnett family says they feel like guinea pigs. Last October, they learned Giga Energy was building a data center 600 feet from their backyard in Brazoria County. The company assured the Burnetts and others noise wouldn’t be an issue when operations began. But when Giga Energ...
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Most of you use AI. You all likely send emails, scroll social media and stream movies. But all of that digital activity depends on something most people never see: data centers. Now, as Texas prepares for a major expansion of data centers — including larger facilities designed to...
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The Texas Supreme Court ruled Galveston County cannot use its newly drawn precinct map in November’s election.
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Sweet Cubby Children’s Loungewear was recalled because the items pose a risk of serious injuries. The pajama sets were sold on Shein.com between June 2025 and May 2026....
Local
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.
safety
The Ross Fire broke a few weeks after North Texas drought was classified as minimal. Fort Worth is now in stages of severe drought.
government
The 2026 precinct maps were redrawn and approved on June 29 — between the March primary election and the November general election. The Texas Supreme Court now barres the county from using those new boundaries in November....
parks
A new $100 million initiative has been launched to significantly cut maternal mortality rates and improve childbirth safety across the United States.
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Co-hosts Brandon Rottinghaus and Jeronimo Cortina delve into the latest news in politics
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U.S. diesel prices reached a record average of nearly $6.06 per gallon Friday as escalating fighting between the U.S. and Iran disrupted global oil supplies....
safety
President Donald Trump marked the 25th anniversary of the Sept. 11 attacks Friday at a Pentagon ceremony honoring the nearly 3,000 people killed when hijackers crashed planes into three sites across the country....
