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Watch: Amazon drone drops package in swimming pool
A Texas woman watched in astonishment as an Amazon drone dropped her package into her backyard swimming pool.
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Houston crash: Harvard Elementary School crossing guard struck by vehicle
The Houston Police Department is investigating after a crossing guard was struck by a vehicle on Thursday afternoon.
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Houston author Mariah Kingsley brings a fresh perspective to romance stories
What makes a love story feel real? For Houston author Mariah Kingsley, it’s the messy, unexpected moments that make her characters come alive. During Romance Awareness Month, Kingsley stopped by “Houston Life” to talk about her writing, the experiences that have shaped her perspe...
safety
7 killed in Kenya helicopter crash near Mount Ololokwe, a mountain KPRC 2 crew climbed for “Saving Lions”
A remote mountain in northern Kenya where seven people were killed in a helicopter crash Wednesday is a place with a special connection to KPRC 2. Five Americans were among those killed when a charter helicopter crashed in the foothills of Mount Ololokwe in Samburu County, accord...
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Harris County committee recommends $40,000 pay boost for treasurer, despite effort to eliminate position
Wyatt, a 24-year veteran of the county, asked the nine-member salary grievance committee for a 119% pay increase Thursday to bring her salary from $139,000 to $305,000 -- about $50,000 more than she had originally requested in an official grievance filing....
schools
Human remains found in field behind Houston middle school
Landscapers discovered the remains while working behind Attucks Middle School on Thursday.
government
Hundreds of Fort Bend ISD students could be rezoned if new school boundaries are adopted this fall
The FBISD school board is proposing 2027-28 boundary changes to align middle school feeder patterns amid declining enrollment and three overcrowded high schools, Stephen F. Austin, Elkins and Travis....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 20, 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.
safety
8 people treated following 'minor' I-10 East crash involving bus, 18-wheeler
The crash was reported as a "minor fender-bender."
schools
Galveston County law enforcement busts alleged drug operation near Texas City middle school
Among other drugs and alcohol, officials said they seized fentanyl pills, over four pounds of marijuana and 45 bottles of liquor at the Texas City home....
News
ERCOT says it plans to complete governor’s data center audit by December
The state agency said it could collect information from more than 400 large and medium-sized energy consumers.
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Hayden Panettiere boyfriend Brian Hickerson’s attorney issues statement on her death: Report
Brian Hickerson’s attorney is speaking out following Hayden Panettiere’s death, as authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding her death, according to TMZ....
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Invasive bug that can kill Texas trees spreads deeper into state
An invasive bug that can destroy certain types of trees in Texas has spread to new parts of the state.
safety
Deer Park police officer suspended after admitting to the misuse of Flock cameras
The suspension comes as criticism of Flock cameras has increased in recent months. The criticism stems mainly from the use of Flock cameras by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and the misuse of the system by law enforcement at other departments across the country....
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West Houston program moving people from homelessness to hotels gains surge in funding
Local officials contributed $180,000 to the effort. The pilot program served nearly 100 people with $30,000 in funding during its first year.
safety
Man found dead in southeast Houston RV fire
A witness reportedly heard an explosion Wednesday night and saw a fire coming from inside an RV.
safety
Body found in remote area of Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside
A body was found in a remote area of Attucks Middle School in Sunnyside, school officials said. The Houston Independent School District said maintenance crews discovered the person and called police before any students could see the scene. Sky 2 aerial footage showed emergency re...
schools
College students can now pay tuition with PayPal or Venmo at some universities
Some universities are now allowing students and their families to pay tuition through PayPal and Venmo. Here's what to know.
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Sanitation worker dies after falling from truck on first day on job
A South Carolina sanitation worker died after falling from the rear platform of a garbage truck on his first day on the job.
business
Honolulu bill could fine, jail homeless residents over shopping cart use
Honolulu is considering a crackdown on unauthorized shopping cart use, with penalties of up to $2,000 and 30 days in jail. Critics warn the proposal could hit homeless residents hardest....
parks
Former Texas Lottery chief heads to court. Here’s how the agency’s troubles unfolded
The case stems from a controversial 2023 lotto drawing that sparked investigations, scrutiny of lottery couriers and, ultimately, the abolition of a state agency....
safety
Police investigating body found at Houston ISD middle school
The body was found in a "remote" part of campus, and HISD officials say there is no threat to students or staff.
business
Local beef vs. grocery store beef: What to know about safety, cost and recent recalls
From eggs and lettuce to jalapeños and beef, a series of recent food recalls has put food safety back in the spotlight and left some Texas shoppers wondering what exactly is safe to put on the dinner table. PREVIOUS: Food recalls involving lettuce, eggs and jalapeños raise concer...
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5 Houston-area residents charged in $1 million Treasury check scheme
Five Houston-area residents are facing federal charges after investigators say they tried to cash in on a counterfeit U.S. Treasury tax refund check worth more than $1 million. A 33-count indictment was unsealed charging Torik M. Blade, 39, of Missouri City; Kendra L. Folkes, 37,...
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No 'cap': These are Texas’ most-searched slang words in 2026
If you feel like you’re having trouble understanding the latest slang being spoken by youngsters these days, you’re not alone.
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One monthly bill Americans can’t avoid is quietly surging thanks to emerging industry
Americans could soon feel the artificial intelligence boom in an unavoidable place — their monthly electric bills.
government
Houston rental A/C ordinance: Your questions, comments coming in
The Houston City Council passed a landmark ordinance on Wednesday requiring landlords to provide working air conditioning in all rental properties , and since then, readers have been sounding off. PREVIOUS: Houston renters will soon have a right to working A/C under new city rule...
safety
3 deadly crashes in 2 weeks put southeast Houston’s Telephone Road under magnifying glass
Three people have died in separate crashes in the past two weeks at intersections along or near Telephone Road in southeast Houston. This includes a man in a wheelchair killed on Wednesday. Since the beginning of the year, at least 32 crashes have been reported on Telephone Road ...
government
What is personalized pricing? Here's why companies could face federal charges for it
Companies that engage in a practice known as personalized pricing could face federal charges under a new rule proposed by the Federal Trade Commission....
parks
Judge sets hearing on order to halt Big Bend National Park border wall project for now
A federal judge has scheduled a hearing to determine whether to temporarily stop construction of a border wall in Big Bend National Park.
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Bree Carroll’s All Things EPIC delivers a structural blueprint for purposeful living
Meet Bree Carroll, a Jersey native, proud North Carolina A&T State University Aggie, and structural engineer whose multidimensional identity spans the roles of wife, mother, entrepreneur, and intentional motivator. Navigating this current season through the intersection of deep-s...
government
Opponents of Big Bend border construction take protest to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission
Those opposed to a border barrier through the Big Bend region say the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department should be doing more to stop the construction on state land....
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Kandi Burruss brings one-woman show to Houston
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality Kandi Burruss is bringing her one-woman show, “I Do, I Did, I’m Done,” to House of Blues Houston on Aug. 23, turning the public unraveling of her marriage to Todd Tucker into an evening of music, comedy, and unfi...