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Texas landowners sue federal government over border wall plans

A lawsuit filed Monday takes aim at federal agencies' use of waivers to expedite construction of a wall along the border with Mexico and claims that landowner's constitutional rights are being violated....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Sep 15, 2026

government

GOP candidate’s racist comments (Sept. 15, 2026)

On Tuesday's show: A member of the Houston Chronicle editorial board explains why it's not enough to simply condemn the racist comments of a GOP political candidate. And we consider how our understanding of postpartum depression and psychosis have changed over the years....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Sep 15, 2026

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Brushing scam warning: What to do if you receive a package you never ordered

If an unexpected package shows up at your door, you may want to think twice before scanning a QR code or clicking on anything inside. Federal officials are warning consumers about a scam known as a “brushing” scam, which involves thieves sending unsolicited packages to people in ...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 15, 2026

safety

Houston hit-and-run leaves woman dead; driver flees scene

Houston police are investigating a fatal hit-and-run after a woman was struck and killed late Monday night on Little York Road. At approximately 10:54 p.m., officers with the Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department responded to the 7901 Little York Road area after r...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 15, 2026

safety

2 men found dead inside N. Houston home after neighbor reports smelling foul odor

A neighbor’s report of a foul odor coming from a north Houston home led to the discovery of two bodies inside Monday evening. The discovery was made at a home on Downey Street, near Little York Road. Police say responding officers entered the home and found the bodies of the two ...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 15, 2026

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Some Willis homeowners push back against mandatory $75 monthly internet charge

Homeowners in a Montgomery County community are pushing back against a new community-wide internet plan that will eventually add $75 a month to their HOA assessments, with some residents questioning why they should have to pay for a service they say they did not choose. The Woodl...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 15, 2026

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Red tide near Crystal Beach — what beachgoers need to know before hitting the sand

A red tide bloom near Crystal Beach is prompting Galveston County health officials to urge beachgoers to pay close attention to how they feel — and to be ready to move if something seems off. The bloom’s reach is still being assessed, with the Galveston County Health District als...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 14, 2026

safety

FBI arrests mother of suspect in firebombing of New Caney Buddhist temple

The mother of one of two people charged in the firebombing of a Montgomery County Buddhist temple is now facing federal charges herself. FBI Houston Civil Rights agents arrested Gertrude “Trudy” Thompson, 58, on charges including conspiracy to commit arson, use of an explosive, a...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 14, 2026

parks

Power outage at Pasadena chemical plant causes black smoke, 'unusual flaring'

Unusual flaring and black smoke were reported Monday afternoon at the TPC Group Houston Operations facility in Pasadena following a power outage, according to the City of Pasadena. The facility is located at 8600 Park Place Blvd. As of a 4:45 p.m. update, officials said the facil...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 14, 2026

government

Galveston County votes to take administrative control of health district

Galveston County commissioners voted unanimously Monday to approve an agreement that would give the county administrative control of the Galveston County Health District. The County Judge and commissioners voted 5-0 to approve the shared-services agreement during Monday morning’s...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 14, 2026

schools

MAP: See Texas school voucher applications and awards by school district

Earlier this year, more than 270,000 students across Texas applied for the state’s new school voucher program, known as Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or TEFA. A district-level report released by the Texas Comptroller’s Office, which oversees the program, identified 92,728 awa...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 14, 2026