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Prosecutor will take Houston ICE shooting case to grand jury
Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare said Friday that federal officials have not provided his office any information about the fatal shooting last month of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by immigration officers in Houston, so he plans to take the evidence his office has collected s...
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Houston Life celebrates 10 years on the air with epic lookback of the broadcast
August 2026 marks 10 years since Houston Life premiered on KPRC 2. Since then the show has broadcast thousands of hours of LIVE TV, has booked thousands of special guests, and has continued to evolve. “Doing a LIVE show in that setting really was like a giant experiment,” said De...
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Texas lawmakers, community leaders back impeachment articles over ICE enforcement operations
State Representative Christina Morales and Houstonians for Justice hosted a press conference to show support for Congressman Al Green following his filing of H.Res.1486, Articles of Impeachment against President Trump for high crimes and misdemeanors....
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Houston eyes $13M makeover for Telephone Road safety, drainage improvements
The city of Houston is weighing approval of a $13 million project to overhaul Telephone Road, addressing long-standing safety and infrastructure concerns that have made the corridor one of the city’s most dangerous stretches for drivers and pedestrians alike. KPRC 2 has reported ...
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Family, Houston faith leaders gather to pray for release of final ICE custody witness
Family members and local faith leaders gathered in Houston's East End Friday morning to pray for the release of Victor Hugo Salgado Araujo, who remains in ICE custody after witnessing federal agents shoot and kill his brother last month....
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Trial begins for man accused of helping dispose of 2 bodies in ‘Texas Killing Fields’ murders
Trial begins Monday for James Elmore, a man accused of helping the longtime suspect in the “Texas Killing Fields” murders conceal two bodies. James Elmore was charged with manslaughter and tampering with evidence. He was also charged with possession of child pornography in April....
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South Texas congressional poll gives Democrats edge in three key districts
A new Texas Southern University poll shows Democrats leading in three closely watched South Texas congressional races.
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East Bernard honors head football coach and wife at season opener, 2 weeks after their deaths
The East Bernard Brahmas are taking on Sweeny Friday night in the season home opener. But alongside the game, the team and community will honor the lives of former head coach Jeremy Jenkins and his wife, Brandy. The two died on Saturday, Aug. 15, after a crash in Wharton County. ...
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American Airlines bets big on international travel with 7 new routes
New daily flights will connect major U.S. hubs with destinations across Europe and Asia beginning in spring 2027 as the carrier expands its global network....
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Nashville International Airport to be renamed after Dolly Parton
It’s official: Nashville International Airport will be named after Tennessee native daughter and country legend Dolly Parton.
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Government, opponents of Big Bend border wall project agree to pause
The project aimed at building a border wall in Big Bend National Park has been paused after a hearing in San Antonio on Friday.
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 28, 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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Manvel mayor calls for review of Flock Safety camera contract
Manvel Mayor Dan Davis is calling on the city to reconsider its relationship with Flock Safety, saying concerns over privacy, data security, costs and the broader use of information collected by the company’s automated license plate reader cameras have led him to no longer suppor...
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Train collides with 18-wheeler in Sugar Land; multiple intersections closed
Police in Sugar Land say multiple intersections are closed after a train collided with a 18-wheeler Friday. The Sugar Land Police Department says it happened on Highway 90 at Easton Avenue. Fort Bend County HazMat responded and contained a diesel spill which occurred as a result ...
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Hello Houston (August 28, 2026)
Today: We discuss whether Texas is keeping its best and brightest college graduates, talk with comedian and SNL alum Jay Pharoah, and discuss the growing use of weight management medications. Plus, a conversation with The Suffers’ Kam Franklin....
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Trump awards Artemis II crew medals of honor, signs order calling for Space Academy during Houston stop
Each of the four astronauts were awarded the Congressional Space Medal of Honor, one of the highest distinctions for NASA astronauts. Trump called them heroes to a generation of space explorers — and wants to create a new training academy for that generation....
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President Trump awards Artemis II crew Congressional Space Medal of Honor
President Donald J. Trump presented the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew during a ceremony at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston on Friday morning....
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How to help survivors after catastrophic floods in Nepal and Tibet
Humanitarian groups are mobilizing to help survivors after catastrophic flooding near the Nepal-China border left hundreds dead or missing, including Americans....
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TRAFFIC ALERT: Trump at NASA Friday; road closures expected as president heads back to Ellington
Friday make’s day two of President Donald Trump’s visit in Houston for a ceremony at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and drivers should prepare for traffic delays and temporary road closures in the Clear Lake and southeast Houston areas. President’s visit brings fundraising and poli...
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Former HPD officer Gerald Goines pleads guilty to color of law charges
Former Houston Police Department officer Gerald M. Goines has pleaded guilty to color of law charges related to the deadly 2019 Harding Street raid. He is currently serving time for the murders of Dennis Tuttle and Rhogena Nicholas....
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Fighter jets intercept five aircraft over Houston for violating restrictions as Trump visits NASA
According to the FAA, violating a temporary flight restriction can result in civil penalties and criminal charges.
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Trump administration pushes ahead with border wall on tribal land
The Trump administration is advancing plans to build a border wall on a Native American reservation, proceeding with the project despite objections from tribal leadership....
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How do some Houston restaurants last for decades when others come and go?
Houston Matters visits three of the city's longest-enduring restaurants to find out the secret to their success.