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Houston Black judges lead fight to save democracy
From courtrooms to polling places, Houston-area judicial leaders, like Judge Vanessa Gilmore, and justices of the peace Roderick Garner and Sharon Burney, say informed citizens and independent judges remain essential democratic safeguards. Courtesy Judge Vanessa Gilmore, Roderick...
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Border wall ‘man camps’ have rapidly spread across the Big Bend with little state oversight.
An investigation by Marfa Public Radio reveals the state's response to those complaints has been hindered by the Trump administration's move to bypass federal laws for the $7 billion project....
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Elon Musk is the donor behind Senate Republicans’ massive rescue mission for Ken Paxton
The world’s wealthiest man transformed Texas’ U.S. Senate race with a massive cash infusion to the Senate GOP’s main outside group, which has taken over the airwaves with ads boosting Paxton....
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KPRC 2’s Friday Football Frenzy in Houston reaches week 8 of regular season
There’s nothing hotter across the state of Texas this time of the year than the best high school football you will see here and really across the country. “It’s that time of the year again,” Sports Director Randy McIlvoy said this week on a pair of Texas high school football radi...
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More than $500 million has been spent on advertising in Texas’ U.S. Senate race
With a tight race between Ken Paxton and James Talarico, “the money is just pouring in.”
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Houston Cougars roll to exhibition win over Montana Tech at Fertitta Center
Are you ready for college basketball season? The new look Houston Cougars are off and running! Sophomore guard Chase McCarty scored 19 points to lead the University of Houston Men’s Basketball team to a 110-53 exhibition win over Montana Tech inside Fertitta Center on Thursday ev...
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HCSO investigating body found in grass along Beaumont Highway in northeast Harris County
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a body was found in the grass along Beaumont Highway early Friday morning. HCSO watch command confirmed a body was located next to the 14300 block of Beaumont Highway shortly before 6 a.m. on Oct. 16. Driver dies after cra...
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Check your pockets! This rare penny is worth $235K, and it’s on display in Houston
A penny worth an estimated $235,000 is now on display in Houston, and experts say it is one of the rarest coins in American history. U.S. Coins and Jewelry says it acquired a 1943 bronze Lincoln cent, one of an estimated 20 known to exist. The coin was held by a Houston-area fami...
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Body reported in grassy area near Sheldon, Harris County officials investigate
Harris County authorities are investigating reports of a body found near Sheldon, northeast of Houston.
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Tesla’s new Roadster can fly? Elon Musk unveils rocket-powered electric sports car in Texas
Tesla has unveiled its long-awaited next-generation Roadster, showcasing an electric sports car that can perform midair maneuvers using rocket-style thrusters developed with technology from SpaceX. The vehicle made its debut Thursday night, Oct. 15, at a SpaceX testing facility i...
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2 Newsletter: Houston, it’s getting colder outside
Good morning, Houston.☀️ Your morning scroll starts here. From the biggest stories happening around Houston to the things everyone’s talking about, we’ve got you covered. Keep reading for the headlines, updates and a few things you’ll want to know before you head out the door. As...
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Flock camera oversight (Oct. 16, 2026)
On Friday's show: A report found gaps in oversight of Flock cameras in Harris County. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week.