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An Angleton High School teacher has been charged following allegations of inappropriate relationships with students, according to officials.
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Federal officers have arrested one of Laredo’s most wanted fugitives after catching him at a border crossing for a 2021 shooting that left one dead and five injured....
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A federal judge has declared a law passed in 2023 by the Texas Legislature which restricted some public drag shows unconstitutional for the second time. U.S. District Judge David Hittner reaffirmed a previous ruling which declared Senate Bill 12 unconstitutional on Tuesday. This ...
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From former President George W. Bush to state leaders, Texas officials from both sides of the aisle are paying tribute to country music icon and philanthropist Dolly Parton following her death at age 80....
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Dolly Parton, a country music icon, has died at 80 after health struggles. The legend leaves behind a towering legacy.
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A lawsuit seeks to force Gov. Greg Abbott to speed the extradition of Christian Castro, who faces release from jail this week with charges still pending in Minnesota....
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A thyroid medicine was recently recalled over fears that it could be superpotent and end up triggering other side effects.
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Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon whose voice and spirit spanned generations, died Tuesday at 80 years old. The Associated Press reported Parton, known for timeless hits like “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee. Just last Friday, she told Peo...
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A Pearland City Council member is requesting Brazoria County officials to be more transparent about the pesticides used during mosquito control operations, following a 2 Helps You report about the deaths of millions of bees in the county this summer. Layni Cade traveled to the Br...
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Highs reach the upper 90s to low 100s through Wednesday with heat index values climbing above 105°. A Heat Advisory remains in effect Tuesday and has been extended through 7 p.m. Wednesday....
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A little beep at the register is the sound of business. But for one Montrose restaurant owner, it’s also come with a costly question mark. Leighton Dickson, owner of Leighton’s — House of Lamb and Ramen, says the convenience of tap-to-pay is turning into a serious problem. Since ...
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As the nation and the world mourn the passing of beloved country music legend Dolly Parton, one member of the KPRC 2 family is sharing about a deeply special chance encounter she had with the icon 50 years ago that is still talked about in her family today. “How could you not lov...
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It was Mayor Keith Bell’s first city council meeting since being charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure — and that arrest was hanging over him the entire night. The chambers were packed. Not an empty seat in the room. And it didn’t take long for the discussion to turn heated ...
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Sergio Rodriguez was charged with two third-degree felonies including allegedly stalking and misusing official information using Flock license plate readers to track his ex-wife for over six months....
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A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.
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A Texas appeals court denied a request to block Galveston County from using voting maps drawn after the March primary elections for its November elections....
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Owner Leighton Dickson estimates losing $5,000 to $6,000 across 30 to 40 chargebacks since opening on Mother's Day, a growing trend verified by Leah Napoliello of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston....
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An arbitrator ordered The Washington Post to reinstate an opinion writer terminated over social media posts following the death of Charlie Kirk.
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A concerned relative of students at Oates Elementary School is raising concerns about ongoing air conditioning issues at the Houston ISD campus as temperatures remain high across the Houston area....
government
Fort Bend County has been embroiled in political and legal turmoil since former county judge KP George was convicted of federal money laundering in June. The turmoil has centered, in part, on whether Daniel Wong has the authority to remain in office after he was appointed by a vi...
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Texas’ so-called drag-show ban law has been struck down by the courts again.
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A former Katy Police Department officer has been charged after an investigation determined he misused the Flock system, officials said.
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Dolly Parton’s final resting place will reportedly be next to her late husband, Carl Dean, in Nashville. Details about her private farewell and her final days have now emerged....
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Texas is tightening import rules on Mexican-origin cattle to protect state livestock from a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite.
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Time Mission has officially landed at Marq’E Entertainment Center, bringing a fast-paced, interactive gaming adventure to Houston that gets everyone involved. Think part escape room, part game show and part physical challenge — with a little time travel thrown in! Time Mission is...
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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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Hudspeth told Houston Public Media Tuesday that she does not plan to file a salary grievance after rejecting the boosted salary.
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Dolly Parton, the trailblazing country superstar, songwriter, and philanthropist who rose from poverty to build a music empire while putting millions of books into the hands of young children, died at age 80. While the world knows her for iconic anthems like “Jolene,” “Coat of Ma...
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A former Liberty County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing multiple felony charges following a grand jury indictment. Raymond Louis Winkler Jr., 58, of Huffman, was charged with misuse of official information, tampering with a government record, five counts of possession or access...
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Today: We talk with Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles about the new school year, learn how the non-profit AVDA is tackling the issue of domestic abuse, preview a new documentary about storm chaser Reed Timmer, and more....
safety
A large wildfire which sparked Monday in North Texas has rapidly expanded, growing to 50,000 acres in just 24 hours and sparking a large response from multiple agencies, including some from Southeast Texas. The “Ross Fire” began Monday afternoon in Palo Pinto County, which is wes...
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The 33-year-old man who skipped out on being sentenced after being found guilty of a third-degree felony has since been captured, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jamarcus Detreon Robinson was found guilty on Monday, Aug. 17, of unlawful possession of a firearm...
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Dolly Parton’s legacy reached far beyond Tennessee. From filming “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” to stealing the show at a Cowboys Thanksgiving game, the country icon left her mark on the Lone Star State....
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An Alaska surrogate and a California couple will head to court in Dallas Tuesday in a custody battle over a newborn baby with a heart defect. Here's what you need to know....
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Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement.
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Mayor Keith Bell was arrested for alleged indecent exposure on Aug. 21. Bell was released on a $75,000 bond over the weekend and was present at Monday’s city council meeting....
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More heat, humidity and triple-digit temps: We hit 102° again on Monday afternoon, marking the fifth time this week and the sixth time this summer that Houston has reached the century mark. And we’re not done yet... Combined with Houston’s humidity, afternoon heat index values wi...
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The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows Democratic state Rep. Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Paxton by three percentage points, with 14% of respondents undecided. Republicans maintain a modest lead over Democratic candidates in most other le...
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State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting....
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A Colorado police officer used a feature on their body-worn camera to help her translate to a driver who spoke a different language.
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A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Daniel Tirado Pantoja from custody after granting his petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
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People in Texas who are fans of fall colors may be disappointed this year.
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Retirees can start planning: The Social Security Administration is expected to announce the 2027 cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, soon. Here's when....
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Chief Diaz was slated to present an update on communication between HPD officers and ICE agents. He was a no-show.
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Lopez was one of at least 19 people HPD handed over to ICE from April through June. On Tuesday, HPD Chief Noe Diaz was slated to face questions from a city council committee about the coordination — but he skipped the meeting....
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Houston’s police chief was a no-show Tuesday as the city’s Public Safety Committee received its first-ever quarterly immigration enforcement report — and both council members and the public wanted to know why. HPD Division Manager Jim Mallard appeared before the committee in plac...
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Daniel Tirado Pantoja was officially released from ICE detention Wednesday morning, according to his legal team. The U.S. Attorney’s office is expected to appeal that decision....
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You know Kam Franklin’s voice from the acclaimed Gulf Coast soul band The Suffers. Now, the Houston singer-songwriter is stepping into a new chapter with her first full-length solo album, “Land of the Neon Sun,” arriving Friday, Aug. 28. The 12-song album puts Franklin’s own stor...
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Childhood cancer survivor Kris Kivi launched 4K Hands of Hope after a tumor removal surgery left his leg paralyzed. The nonprofit delivers free emergency home repairs to elderly residents, veterans, and single parents across the Houston-area....
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The above photo is a simulation of what the moon may look like at mid-eclipse Thursday night. Courtesy of Stellarium. Thursday night, a partial lunar eclipse: What’s happening? Thursday night, the Moon will slip into Earth’s shadow. Instead of disappearing, though, it will take o...
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Retailer chain Target has pulled a Halloween costume off shelves and issued an apology after admitting the offensive nature of the product.
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Two unvaccinated people in Lancaster County have died after contracting measles, marking the state's first measles-related deaths in 35 years, according to the Pennsylvania Department of Health....
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Liam Tadeo's father has chosen to return to Mexico with his son rather than risk the child being separated from his family. Liam was due to begin kindergarten in Austin this year....
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Dallas will pay nearly $2 million on police to provide security for a midterm Republican convention in September, officials said Monday.
government
Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller says frustration among rural Republicans over data centers, transmission lines and other state policies has grown so intense that he and some other GOP voters may refuse to vote for some Republican candidates in the November election....
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Harris County officials are investigating a major crash in Crosby after multiple lanes of US-90 had to be shut down.
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Harris County officials report one person is dead after a vehicle caught fire during a crash late Monday evening near the Cypress area.
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On Tuesday's show: We get details on a new city program to help homeowners whose property was damaged in the 2024 derecho or Hurricane Beryl. And we look back at historic leaders in Houston’s history and consider why some are beloved, some are controversial, and why those sentime...
business
Hello, Houston.☀️ It’s 100 degrees outside, but for some reason, stores and restaurants believe it’s fall/pumpkin spice season. Do you think we are celebrating fall too soon? Especially when it feels like peak summer in most parts of the country. That’s the question. Fall is stil...
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A former Katy police officer is facing two felony charges after prosecutors say he used law enforcement technology he had access to through his job to track his ex-wife for months. Sergio Guadalupe Rodriguez is charged with stalking and misuse of official information, both third-...
