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A Houston family is mourning a mother who was killed early Saturday after police say a man returned to a southeast Houston home and opened fire, striking four people. The shooting happened around 2:37 a.m. at a home in the 9300 block of Fairland Drive, near Wilmington Street. Hou...
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Episode: 1616 Ivan Polzunov and early Russian steam engines. Today, the steam engine comes to Russia.
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Dozens of Austin County residents gathered Friday evening to protest a proposed data center in the Sealy area, arriving at a CleanSpark community meeting in tractors, trailers and trucks. They met near Trenckmann Rd and FM 949 in Sealy and caravanned to Millheim Haromonie Verein ...
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It’s not often that Houstonians get a glimpse into the grand mansions that line River Oaks Boulevard, but the recent sale of the 15,000-square-foot behemoth at 1708 on the city’s most prestigious thoroughfare opens the door. The association of realtors’ professional organization ...
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One person was killed and three others were hospitalized after a four-vehicle crash Friday evening in the westbound lanes of Interstate 10 (East Freeway) near Freeport Street, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said . The crash happened around 6:07 p.m. and involved a Honda sedan...
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Our weekend’s forecast: We were fortunate to get the rain we did on Friday. It helped keep temperatures in the mid-90s, but that relief will be short-lived. High pressure builds in this weekend, bringing a hot, humid and dry weather pattern that looks to stick around not only thr...
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Multiple media reports state that two American Airlines planes that shared the same flight number almost got into a crash over Phoenix, but some quick thinking from air traffic control managed to prevent a catastrophe....
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Gov. Abbott is ordering a review that could potentially revoke current state funding and block future funding for the airports. He is also advising US Secretary Duffy to launch a federal review of the facilities and "take appropriate corrective action."...
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Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered a review of all state grants to entities that operate airports over what he says is “illegal religious discrimination.” Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport and Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport were specifically named in the...
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An investigation is underway in northern lower Michigan after six people were found dead in three locations.
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Proposed design guidelines for Houston’s Norhill Historic District are headed back for review after the Houston Archaeological and Historical Commission voted Wednesday, Aug. 13, to rescind its conditional approval and create a two-member subcommittee to revisit the conditions. T...
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The FDA has issued its highest-risk status to an egg recall that was initiated in July due to a salmonella contamination risk.
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A Houston-area police officer is being recognized by 2 Helps You for his quick thinking and bravery after stopping to help a driver trapped inside a burning vehicle on Interstate 10. Officer Michael Seiss says he was traveling on I-10 over a week ago when he came upon a serious c...
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For the first time, the former chief of the Pasadena Police Department is speaking publicly about disciplinary records involving former Sgt. Michael Palitz. In a phone interview, the former chief confirmed that a document obtained by KPRC 2 News is authentic and that a version la...
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A man who opened fire on passing cars in northeast Houston shot three people before being shot himself by law enforcement officers, police say.
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Rising incidents of vandalism and law enforcement misuse connected to license plate readers are sparking alarm over how widespread the Flock cameras have become nationwide....
schools
A viral video posted on social media by a Houston ISD teacher with a controversial past has raised questions about the effectiveness of a state takeover, broader literacy trends and educator decorum....
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The U.S. Army temporarily halted all Apache helicopter training missions Friday after a fatal crash in Texas earlier this week killed two soldiers.
business
Popular tomato soups kits sold at select Walmart stores in 29 states are being recalled after routine testing found a presumptive positive result for listeria....
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Fort Bend County lacks a dedicated facility to house and care for the thousands of stray livestock and exotic animals they oversee annually, relying for years on the private property of a law enforcement official who is set to retire next year....
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FBI Houston reportedly alerted district police about an online threat to Pasadena Memorial High School.
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Numerous law enforcement agencies are conducting audits in regard to the ongoing discussions about the use of Flock cameras.
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Rookie professional golfer Jessica Bang died Thursday at a hospital in Thailand at age 18.
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Tice, a freelance journalist and U.S. Marine Corps veteran, disappeared near a checkpoint in Damascus on Aug. 14, 2012, while reporting on the Syrian Civil War....
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The judge in Alex Murdaugh’s murder retrial decided Friday to move the case out of a rural South Carolina county but stopped short of ruling on the defense's request to dismiss the case altogether....
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A federal court order that struck down regulations on firearm suppressors and certain guns took effect on Thursday after an appeal was not filed by the federal government before a seven-day deadline set by the judge....
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Looking for a weekend getaway from Houston? Fredericksburg offers the perfect mix of small-town charm, Texas wine, shopping, history and outdoor adventure. From nearly 100 wineries, vineyards and tasting rooms along the Wine Trail to the walkable shops and restaurants on Main Str...
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The Home Depot, where a man was recently arrested by federal agents after reporting a shooting to local police, denies being involved with ICE operations but says it does not prevent agents from accessing its parking lots, where automated license plate readers are located....
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Democratic U.S. Senate nominee James Talarico unveiled a veterans and military agenda Friday aimed at ending forever wars, strengthening support for military families and increasing the resources available to veterans for health care, housing and employment....
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TxDOT shared photos of the scene on social media at around noon on Friday.
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About 85% of Texas public schools earned a passing grade in the state's latest A-F accountability ratings, while roughly one-quarter of districts and campuses scored higher than they did last year....
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Some problems seem to linger for years. Some decisions leave people wondering who benefits. And sometimes, the answers only lead to more questions. That’s where ENOUGH begins. Starting September 13, KPRC 2 News is making a new commitment to accountability journalism — digging dee...
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The Texas Marine Mammal Stranding Network responded to two separate stranding events across the Texas coast this month, resulting in the deaths of a rare melon-headed whale and a chronically ill bottlenose dolphin. Rare Deep-Water Whale Strands Between Galveston and Port Aransas ...
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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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The Elissa is expected to arrive at the Galveston Historic Seaport located off of Harborside Drive at around noon Saturday. Those attending are encouraged to gather at Pier 21 with homemade welcome signs in hand....
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More foot-washing stations for Islamic travelers could soon be added to a terminal at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport.
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President Donald Trump was secretly transferred from Air Force One to an alternate aircraft following the NATO summit in Turkey in July after U.S. officials received intelligence regarding security threats targeting him....
business
Today: We discuss the expansion of Flock cameras in Texas, learn how we can restore old furniture, and talk with River Oaks Theatre artistic director Rob Saucedo about his new graphic novel....
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Scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed across parts of Southeast Texas Friday. Track it all on our live radar: Check the latest weather alerts Check real-time traffic conditions Check the forecast Share your weather pictures and video Download the free Storm Tracker 2...
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Hunters and anglers in Texas can renew their licenses for the 2026-2027 season beginning Saturday.
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The lowered outlook comes after significant financial restructuring by Mayor John Whitmire’s administration.
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A lifeguard is recovering after a great white shark pulled him underwater near a popular family beach destination in Maine over the weekend, local officials said....
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A woman and her daughter were among those shot late Friday morning, according to the Houston Police Department, which said the shooter was struck multiple times by responding officers and transported to a hospital....
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An 18-wheeler carrying an oversized load struck the Houston Avenue bridge on Interstate 10 eastbound Friday morning, blocking two lanes and prompting officials to assess the bridge. The crash happened around 11:15 a.m. on I-10 eastbound at Houston Avenue, according to traffic inf...
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Maine and Massachusetts have become the latest states impacted by a growing nationwide Cyclospora outbreak that has now sickened more than 9,000 people, according to the Food and Drug Administration....
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Two Navajo Code Talkers remain. Their unbreakable WWII code helped secure U.S. victories in the Pacific and save countless lives.
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A Galena Park ISD middle school is starting the new school year with an A rating from the Texas Education Agency, as state leaders prepare to highlight the district’s performance in the newly released 2026 accountability ratings. Woodland Acres Middle School earned an A with an o...
government
U.S. Customs and Border Protection Commissioner Rodney S. Scott released a statement he said was “correcting the record” on projects happening in Big Bend National Park....
business
Houston, meet Taylor Bruck! If you happen to see KPRC 2’s newest reporter running through a Houston neighborhood, playing pickup basketball, checking out a new restaurant or asking strangers if they want to join a run club, don’t be surprised. That’s just Taylor being Taylor. The...
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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.
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Three people were injured Friday morning after an armed man allegedly opened fire on multiple vehicles before exchanging gunfire with Houston police officers in northeast Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. The shooting happened in the 6300 block of North Wayside...
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A Kansas town has agreed to pay $850,000 to a former reporter at its weekly newspaper to end her federal lawsuit over a police raid of the paper’s offices in 2023....
business
The Magnum Ice Cream Company is voluntarily recalling all lots of certain Reese's and Almond Joy ice cream bars after an internal review found inaccurate nutritional information on the products' cartons....
schools
The Texas Education Agency (TEA) has released its annual report cards on public school districts, campuses and charter schools.
Local
Two men are facing felony charges in Harris County after authorities learned an unlicensed auto repair operation has been polluting soil and a Houston bayou....
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The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for 2026. Check your school district or campus.
schools
The Texas Education Agency on Friday released A-F Accountability Ratings for the 2025-2026 school year. Check your school district or campus.
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A coalition of landowners, outdoor enthusiasts and business owners that say any work in Big Bend National Park would forever change the place often called "Texas' gift to the nation."...
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The Trump administration declined to immediately appeal a ruling by a federal judge in Lubbock that invalidated parts of the 1934 National Firearms Act....
