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Margaritaville at Sea will begin sailing from the Port of Galveston in October 2027, becoming the port’s seventh cruise line and adding weekly Friday departures for travelers across Texas and the Central U.S....
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A woman says she won't stop serving free breakfast in Harrisburg, Missouri, despite a health department letter saying she needs a permit.
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The man wanted by Philadelphia Police for allegedly terrorizing citizens near City Hall has been arrested in Las Vegas, Nevada,
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Eleven visitors became stranded during flash flooding at Bryce Canyon National Park in Utah after heavy rain swept through the area.
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Miley Cyrus opened up Wednesday about the heartbreaking loss of her godmother, Dolly Parton.
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A federal judge has denied Minnesota’s request to prevent the release of an Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer being held in a Texas jail in connection with a deadly shooting earlier this year....
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A 52-year-old grandfather is facing a felony charge following a night-time crash in Harris County that took the life of his 9-year-old grandson.
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Meta has agreed to a $17 billion settlement with nearly every state in the U.S. over the addictive nature of social media with teens.
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Kia is recalling 21,290 EV9 electric SUVs from the 2025 and 2026 model years because a faulty sensor may fail to deactivate the front passenger airbag....
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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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One of the men who witnessed the deadly ICE shooting in Houston was released from custody on Wednesday following an order from a federal judge.
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The number of interference with public duties cases filed in Montgomery County jumped sharply from 2017 to 2025 rising by nearly 700%, according to records obtained by KPRC 2 from the Montgomery County District Attorney’s Office, with a majority of the cases ending with a dismiss...
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Today: We discuss major tech companies bringing their businesses to the Houston area, learn about the all-women fishing group Reel Girls HTX, break down the charges against former Brazoria County deputy Kevin Tippit, and more....
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Pisters began his role as president in 2017. According to the medical center and Pisters oversaw the institution’s strategic plan, created a $10 billion capital expansion plan....
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A father was released from immigration detention after Border Patrol officers arrested him while he was waiting for his son, a Navy sailor, to return from the USS Abraham Lincoln....
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A student was detained after a gun was found in a backpack at Willis High School on Wednesday morning, officials say.
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Joceline Penaloza Magana was allegedly detained by a sheriff's office deputy last week when her vehicle partially blocked an intersection at Westheimer Rd. and State Highway 6....
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Gov. Greg Abbott is directing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to form a working group to develop a statewide framework for three-year bachelor's degrees....
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Margaritaville at Sea will be the Port of Galveston’s seventh cruise line and offer weekly sailings with Caribbean and Central American vacations.
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Two of the three men who witnessed the shooting death of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, shot and killed by federal immigration agents on Canal Street in July are now released from custody. The ruling comes as new data sheds light on Houston Police Department’s interactions with Immigrat...
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Three Secret Service agents were placed on administrative leave with details of what may have occurred not revealed amid an internal review.
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The Houston Police Department's top leaders are facing criticism after they did not attend the city's Public Safety Committee meeting where they were listed to present the immigration report....
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Dallas judge Ashley Wysocki on Tuesday extended an order preventing McKenna West from seeing or making medical decisions for a newborn she gave birth to on behalf of his genetic parents, a California couple....
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In an all-encompassing interview, the new U.S Attorney for the Southern District of Texas said his office will follow the law when deciding whether or not to prosecute — including whether or not the ICE agent who pulled the trigger has qualified immunity....
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Houston firefighters responded to Waltrip High School Wednesday morning after reports of a gas leak, according to the Houston Fire Department. HFD crews were called to the school at 1900 W. 34th St. at about 9:14 a.m. Firefighters found elevated carbon monoxide levels in the base...
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The Woodlands Township would pay the city of Houston $50 million over the next three years to forestall the prospect of annexation.
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Texas House Democrats are asking Gov. Greg Abbott to request the closing of a Texas immigration processing facility.
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Meta has agreed to pay nearly $17 billion and add child-safety measures to its Facebook and Instagram platforms to end a landmark trial that's been playing out in Oakland over teen social media addiction and settle claims filed by 47 states, court records show....
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It will cost more this holiday season to ship packages with the U.S. Postal Service (USPS) announcing plans for a temporary price change for some package shipping products for the 2026 peak holiday season....
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In 2024, the tech giant agreed to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of using personal biometric data without users’ authorization....
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President Donald J. Trump will be traveling to Houston to present the Congressional Space Medal of Honor to the historic Artemis II crew.
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The question of “why did the chicken cross the road," now has a new answer thanks to an Ohio police officer.
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Health officials have reported additional cases of Cyclosporiasis as the outbreak continues to rise, leaving hundreds hospitalized across the country.
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Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that he says will provide more than $1 billion to the state while requiring the company to implement new safeguards aimed at protecting children on its platforms. According to the Texas Attorney Ge...
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A Houston neighborhood says nonstop weekend partying is turning their streets into a nightmare and contacted city leaders who they say have been inconsistent on enforcement....
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Yordan Alvarez went 3 for 5 and lined a go-ahead triple in the eighth inning off Brent Headrick as the Houston Astros beat the New York Yankees 9-7 on Tuesday night. Yainer Diaz hit a pair of solo homers, including a tying shot to the short porch in right field off Headrick’s fas...
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The Big Apple honored country music star Dolly Parton Tuesday night in a sparkling display.
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KPRC 2, the Cody Stephens Foundation and Missouri City Fire & Rescue are teaming up to provide free heart screenings for teen athletes this weekend. The community heart screening is open to all athletes ages 11 to 25, regardless of their school, sport, or level of play. The event...
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The ruling comes after an appeals court set aside the judge's earlier decision, allowing the 2023 law to take effect in March while the legal challenge continued....
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Opponents have continued to advocate against border construction of any kind in the area, especially within the national park, a long-protected swath of pristine desert landscape....
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An attorney said that 138 carcasses have been exhumed from Miranda's Rescue in Humboldt County. The Sheriff's Office estimates roughly 725 dogs are missing, a tally reflecting data from 2025 to 2026 alone....
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Nearly a week of triple-digit temperatures is putting additional pressure on water demand in Katy, prompting city officials to activate the first stage of the city’s drought contingency plan. The City of Katy says Stage One is a mild, awareness-level stage focused on voluntary co...
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Houston Dynamo FC have named Club legend and three-time MLS Cup champion Brian Ching as the inaugural inductee to the Houston Dynamo Ring of Honor, which will recognize former Dynamo players, staff and executives that have made a significant impact on the Club and the city of Hou...
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Fans of the early-2000s romantic comedy “How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days” may be getting another chance to see the story continue. A sequel to the 2003 movie is in development at Paramount, with original star Kate Hudson attached to produce the project, according to Variety. The ori...
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Hello, Houston.☀️ I hope you’re having a great morning. If you’ve been on social media or watching TV, you’ve heard by now that Dolly Parton, the queen of country music, has died at the age of 80 years old. Dolly, who is known for being much more than just a country artist, will ...
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On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And We learn how the concept of cohousing works by visiting a new, a first-of-its kind in Houston housing concept in the East End....
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Questions over how Houston police interact with federal immigration authorities spilled into a heated discussion at City Hall Tuesday, after Police Chief J. Noe Diaz did not appear for a committee meeting where council members expected him to answer questions. HPD instead sent Di...
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A driver was killed after crashing into the back of a USPS truck late Tuesday night in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office. The crash happened around 10:10 p.m. Aug. 25 near 10001 West Sam Houston Parkway North, in front of Grace Church...
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Houston may like to describe itself as a city where professionals with a great idea and hustle can make it. For Black entrepreneurs, the data suggest that the promise is only partially being kept. The number of Black-owned firms in the region keeps climbing, but revenue and acces...
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Episode: 2641 Niagara Falls and the development of hydroelectric power. Today, ghosts of Niagara.
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This article was originally written by Joseph Williams for Word In Black. As a sports journalist-turned-media personality with political ambitions, Stephen A. Smith has never met a room he couldn’t fill with the sound of his own voice. So when the National Association of Black Jo...
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After experiencing two consecutive first-round playoff eliminations, Westfield has set higher hopes. For the 2026 season, Westfield intends not only to qualify for the postseason but also to progress beyond it. While the offense continues to develop, Westfield believes one of the...
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As the next election cycle intensifies, political organizers seeking to mobilize Black voters will have to confront a difficult divide. There is a growing concern that federal policies have not consistently translated into action, particularly among younger voters who distrust in...
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For South Park residents, the new Edgewood Park Community Center represents far more than a new building. It signals a long-awaited investment in a neighborhood gathering place where children can play, seniors can connect, families can celebrate milestones, and residents can stre...
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Houston police are asking for help identifying a man accused of shooting and striking a woman with a firearm while robbing her outside a home in the Third Ward area....
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Dallas officials estimate police security for the upcoming Republican National Convention could cost $1.8 million as the city explores reimbursement options....
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Dolly Parton is being remembered not only for the songs that made her a country music icon, but also for the lives she touched along the way. For Houston area-raised country singer Mary Sarah, that impact began when she was just a teenager. “I had the honor of meeting Miss Dolly ...
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North Georgia fans and locals gathered in Ringgold to lay flowers at a mural for country music icon Dolly Parton.
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Texas ranchers are pushing back against a new White House plan aimed at lowering beef prices.
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Veronica Kiana Jones, who has six felony convictions and was wanted on bond forfeiture warrants, was granted a $50,000 bond in Harris County on an aggravated assault with a deadly weapon charge....
