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DOJ expands beef price investigation to Kroger, Costco, Walmart as beef prices soar

Houston-area shoppers who have noticed higher prices at the meat counter could be watching a new development in the federal investigation into the cost of beef. The U.S. Department of Justice has expanded its antitrust investigation into beef prices to include eight major retaile...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 4, 2026

Houston restaurant Aga’s ranks No. 1 in the world for Uber Eats orders

A Houston restaurant is getting worldwide attention for something many Houstonians already know: people really love ordering from Aga’s. The Indian-Pakistani restaurant has been named the No. 1 single-location restaurant in the world for Uber Eats orders, according to 2025 data f...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 3, 2026

'Zombies' star Carla Jeffery dies at 33

Disney star Carla Jeffery has died, according to a statement shared on her official Instagram by her talent management company. She was 33.

ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)Sep 2, 2026

Houston's original Pappasitos Cantina closing after 43 years

The original Pappasitos Cantina is closing its doors after 43 years. Management at the location on Richmond Avenue confirmed they will be closing. The last day of operations is scheduled for September 13, according to restaurant management. James Elmore Jr. found guilty of mansla...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 2, 2026

Hello Houston (September 2, 2026)

Today: We talk with retired NASA astronaut and NFL football player Leland Melvin, learn about a new approach that could help restore the oyster population along the Texas coast, break down the growing shortage of nurses in Texas, and more....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Sep 2, 2026

Apple's new CEO, John Ternus, takes over from Tim Cook after 15 years

Apple's new CEO John Ternus takes the helm of the iconic tech giant on Tuesday, ending Tim Cook's 15-year tenure during which the company's value skyrocketed to $4.6 trillion thanks to the iPhone's enormous popularity....

ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)Sep 1, 2026

Crystal Beach businesses prepare for possible flooding as tropical system approaches

Capt. Jeff Brandon usually spends his days taking customers fishing on East Galveston Bay. As a tropical system approached the Texas coast, however, he decided to bring his boat to dry land. Brandon said he normally leaves the boat on a lift near his business for most of the year...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 31, 2026

How restaurants survive (Aug. 28, 2026)

On Friday's show: We visit three of Greater Houston's longest-tenured restaurants to find out how they've endured in an ever-changing culinary landscape. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Aug 28, 2026

Where you can pay tribute to Dolly Parton in Houston and Galveston

Houston is finding its own ways to remember Dolly Parton. Following the death of the country music icon at 80, tributes are popping up at Houston-area bars, restaurants, music venues and even on the water in Galveston. Parton died Tuesday, Aug. 25, after a brief battle with cance...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

Hello Houston (August 26, 2026)

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....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Aug 26, 2026

Meta to pay Texas $1 billion in child safety case

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....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Aug 26, 2026

Meta to pay Texas over $1 Billion, agree to new protections for children online

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...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026

Men’s grooming is booming as more men invest in skin care and cosmetic treatments

Men’s grooming is becoming a multibillion-dollar business as more men invest in everything from skin care products to cosmetic treatments. Sales of men’s grooming supplies topped $7 billion in 2025, according to research firm NIQ . The trend continues to grow as social media and ...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 25, 2026

Texas man mails $50 tip to Los Angeles deli after worrying he forgot to tip server

A Texas man went the extra mile to make sure a restaurant server received a tip, even though he wasn’t sure he had actually forgotten one. Roberto José Andrade Franco, an ESPN feature writer from El Paso, Texas, visited Langer’s Deli in Los Angeles in May while on a work trip wit...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 24, 2026

Montrose business targeted twice in less than a week in copper wire theft attempts

A Houston dessert shop owner says her business was targeted twice in less than a week by people trying to steal copper wiring. Doorbell camera video shows both of the incidents — leaving her with electrical damage, a power outage and thousands of dollars in lost inventory. Jasmin...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 21, 2026

Waymo opens robotaxi rides to anyone with the app in Houston

Houston, your next rideshare might not have a driver. Waymo has expanded rider access in Houston, meaning anyone who has the Waymo app can now request one of the company’s autonomous vehicles. That means you no longer need a special invitation or early-access status to give a rob...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 21, 2026

Walmart is finally getting Tap to Pay. Here’s when you’ll be able to use it

If you shop at Walmart and have ever tried to tap your card or phone at checkout, there’s some good news. That option is finally on the way. Walmart announced Friday that Tap to Pay is coming to Walmart and Sam’s Club stores across the U.S., giving customers another way to pay wi...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 21, 2026

Woman stood up at Fogo de Chão gets unexpected show of support from restaurant staff

Getting stood up can make for an awkward and disappointing night out. But one woman says the staff at a Fogo de Chão restaurant in Washington, D.C., helped turn the experience into something much more positive. According to TODAY , TikTok creator Troi, who goes by @allthingstroi,...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 21, 2026

Pumpkin spice is already here, but is Houston celebrating fall too early?

Pumpkin spice season is officially back, even though fall is still more than a month away. Starbucks announced its fall menu will return to stores Tuesday, Aug. 25, bringing back its iconic Pumpkin Spice Latte along with new and returning fall favorites. That means Houston-area c...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 19, 2026