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ICE releases witness in fatal Lorenzo Salgado Araujo shooting after federal judge’s order
José Trinidad Rojas Pliego has been released from the Montgomery Processing Center, according to his family’s attorney. Rojas Pliego was inside a van in Magnolia Park when ICE agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 7. A federal judge gave ICE 48 hours to release hi...
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Witness in Houston ICE shooting released from custody, lawyer says
Jose Pliego's attorney tells FOX 26 that he has been released "at an undisclosed location."
safety
Houston homicide investigators respond after report of body found along Gulf Freeway
Houston police homicide investigators responded after a caller reported finding a body in a grassy area at 8139 Gulf Freeway near Sims Bayou. Police said the call came in around 9 a.m. Wednesday. This is a developing story. Updates will be added as they are made available....
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BTS won't submit music for 2027 Grammy Awards consideration
South Korean group BTS said they won't participate in the 69th Grammy Awards.
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New video released in shooting of Chiefs offensive coordinator's wife
Newly-released video shows the chaotic aftermath of the shooting that injured the wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy.
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Texas health issues alert after 4 Montgomery County residents infected with measles
Texas health officials are warning residents and health care providers to stay alert after four cases of measles were confirmed in an unvaccinated Montgomery County family. The Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) issued a health alert after the family members were in...
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Former Texas deputy pleads guilty to child exploitation charges, faces 60 years
A former Texas law enforcement officer faces up to 60 years in federal prison after pleading guilty Monday to child exploitation charges in federal court, officials announced....
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Measles outbreak reported in Montgomery County: DSHS
State health officials are urging residents and health care professionals in Montgomery County to stay alert after a recent measles outbreak.
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Harris County leads Texas in cyclist deaths during peak riding season, new analysis finds
Harris County has the highest number of cyclist deaths in Texas during the busiest months for riding, according to a new analysis of federal crash data. The report found Texas averages 48 cyclist fatalities during peak riding season each year, roughly one death every four days. T...
safety
Boat crash off Padre Island leaves teen boy dead
A teen boy was killed in a boat crash over the weekend off Padre Island.
parks
Truck rolls over in Willowbrook area of Harris County
A tractor-trailer rolled over Wednesday in the Willowbrook area.
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Texas Republican subject of House Ethics Committee investigation
The House Ethics Committee announced Monday that it was investigating Rep. Lance Gooden.
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Employees at the world’s biggest AI companies are calling for a slowdown in AI development
In an open letter, top staffers from the biggest AI companies urged the US government to slow the pace of artificial intelligence development.
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Trump and DOJ ask Supreme Court to toss $83 million defamation verdict in E. Jean Carroll case
President Donald Trump and the Justice Department are asking the Supreme Court to toss an $83 million defamation verdict won by writer E. Jean Carroll....
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Man rescued from burning home in southwest Houston after becoming trapped, HFD says
Fire officials said a man was trapped and had to be rescued by firefighters. No one else was reportedly inside the home.
schools
Teacher's mission extends beyond the lesson plan
Lisa Archie inspires confidence in her students, and thanks to the Houston Food Bank, she has access to the school supplies they need to thrive.
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Wild dashcam video shows road rage suspect driving in reverse in Oregon
Video shows a suspect following the victims in reverse during a road rage incident in Oregon.
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5-month-old dead in Hockley after reports they were unresponsive
Harris County authorities are investigating after an infant was pronounced dead in the Hockley area on Wednesday morning.
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Houston ICE office deports pair of fugitives wanted for homicide in Mexico
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported two men wanted for homicide in Mexico on July 21, 2026, following separate immigration enforcement actions out of the agency’s Houston Field Office. Agustin Morales-Renteria and Juan Becerra Ruiz, both 24 years old, were transport...
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8 arrested for trespassing private business for TikTok trend, Harris County constable says
Harris County deputies arrested a group of eight individuals after they were seen allegedly trespassing on private business property as part of a TikTok trend....
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Texas Rep. Penny Morales Shaw discusses school funding, AI and resources for student families
Texas State Representative Penny Morales Shaw addressed questions about education funding, artificial intelligence, and resources available to families during a recent community briefing focused on youth issues. During the briefing, Morales Shaw responded to questions about the s...
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Beloved Macy's red shopping bag billboard in New York City's Herald Square taken down after decades
The massive Macy's sign shaped like a red shopping bag, white tissue paper poking out above the handles, has come down from the flagship Herald Square store after over 30 years....
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3 women injured when suspect shoots at SE Houston convenience store, HPD says
HPD said it is looking for a suspect who opened fire at the store and injured a woman driving by and two others standing in the parking lot.
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Property owner required to remove coyotes from stalled construction site after noise complaints
West Hollywood says the owner of a vacant residential construction site must hire a wildlife control operator to humanely remove the coyotes that have taken over the property....
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Fresno teen identified as Jane Doe in nearly 50-year-old Kern County murder case
A Jane Doe in a nearly 50-year-old murder case in Kern County has just been identified as a Fresno teen.
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Laptop prices could soar as AI demand fuels chip shortage ahead of back-to-school shopping
Parents shopping for back-to-school technology may be in for some sticker shock this year as the cost of laptops, tablets and other electronics continues to rise. 3 women injured after dozens of shots fired outside southeast Houston convenience store Industry experts say the grow...
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Witness in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo's shooting to be released from detention center on Wednesday
That order was filed on Monday and states that Jose Trinidad Rojas Pliego should be released within 48 hours, so he is expected to be released on Wednesday evening...
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DHS waives environmental laws for border barriers and roads from Big Bend to Lake Amistad
The waiver clears the way for barriers, roads and surveillance infrastructure, though federal officials have not specified what will be built throughout the project area....
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LIVE: Lindsay Clancy's ex-husband resumes testifying about the day she killed their 3 children
The former husband of a Massachusetts woman returned to the stand in her murder trial to testify about the day she killed their three children.
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Harris County Clerk to hold Saturday birth certificate event to help families get ready for school
With the first day of school around the corner, the Harris County Clerk’s Office is opening its doors on a weekend to help parents and guardians check a key item off their back-to-school list: securing a certified birth certificate for student registration. The office will host i...
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Richmond couple shot while celebrating 31st anniversary
What was supposed to be a joyous anniversary celebration turned into a nightmare for a Richmond couple who were shot multiple times while driving to dinner....
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Rescuers search for survivors after powerful quake kills at least 18 in southwestern Japan
Soldiers and emergency workers combed through a badly damaged shopping mall and collapsed houses looking for trapped survivors Wednesday after a powerful earthquake that killed at least 18 people, including a foreigner, in southwestern Japan....
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'American Idol' is renewed for season 25! The show is also announcing audition opportunities
"American Idol" celebrates a big milestone and makes a big announcement!
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Apple will now let you lease your next iPhone or Mac instead of buying it
Apple is launching a new leasing program to make iPhones, Macs and other products feel more affordable at a time when electronics prices are climbing.
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Oscar-winning singer-songwriter Glen Hansard dies in Dublin motorcycle crash
Academy Award-winning Irish singer-songwriter Glen Hansard has died in a motorcycle crash.
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Federal Reserve expected to keep rates unchanged for now despite high prices
Federal Reserve policymakers are losing patience with inflation, but they may not be ready to turn their frustration into action -- not this week anyway....
schools
Some schools installing pepper-spraying drones to help stop active school shooters
Some American schools are now turning to a hi-tech drones to combat active shooters.
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4 takeaways from Dr. Anthony Fauci's journals ahead of his Senate testimony
Dr. Anthony Fauci will sit before the Senate's Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) on Wednesday.
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The week in politics (July 29, 2026)
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And we reflect on the role the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee had on Houston and the city’s desegregation more than 50 years ago....
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Jordan intercepts Iranian missiles as US and Saudi Arabia launch strikes against militias in Iraq
Jordan's air defenses intercepted five missiles launched from Iran early Wednesday, hours after the U.S. military said it had knocked down an Iranian missile barrage launched against American forces in the Middle East....
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KPRC 2 releases statement on matter involving a staff member
We want to disclose a matter this morning involving a staff member at KPRC. The Station is aware of reports alleging that news anchor Daniella Guzman received complimentary tickets to a concert and FIFA World Cup match from the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation. We ta...
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Dr. Fauci again faces questions from Senate Republicans about pandemic origins
Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. scientist who helped lead the nation's COVID-19 pandemic response, is facing off with a Republican senator probing the origins of the coronavirus....
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3 women injured after dozens of shots fired outside southeast Houston convenience store
Three women are recovering after a barrage of gunfire erupted outside a convenience store in southeast Houston Tuesday night, according to the Houston Police Department. The shooting happened around 10:40 p.m. outside a convenience store in the 9100 block of Scott Street. Remains...
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Heavy fire engulfs Houston home early Wednesday morning
Houston firefighters responded to a house fire in the 15000 block of Buxley early Wednesday morning, July 29, 2026, at approximately 1:17 a.m. Crews arrived to find heavy fire conditions and were able to remove one man from the home before transitioning to a defensive firefightin...
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3393: Curtiss Robin
Episode: 3393 In which the 1928 Curtiss Robin airplane was far more than it seemed to be. Today, a ride in a bland airplane.
business
Federal judge strikes down race-based portion of Houston minority contracting programs
U.S. District Judge David Hittner ruled that the programs' provisions involving minority-owned businesses violate the Equal Protection Clause of the 14th Amendment....
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'The system is whack': Retired teacher says unlicensed care home highlights high cost of healthcare
According to court records, investigators recently found bedridden residents living in the home without an automatic fire sprinkler or fire alarm system....
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Thieves caught on camera stealing backflow preventers from Kingwood businesses, cost thousands in repairs
Thieves are accused of repeatedly targeting Kingwood businesses, stealing backflow preventers and leaving property owners with flooded parking lots, broken pipes and repair bills in the thousands. Surveillance cameras caught the latest theft at a strip center filled with healthca...
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‘The only time it gets cool is when it rains’: Houston renter supports proposed right to AC ordinance
A proposed Houston ordinance would require landlords to provide working air conditioning in rental homes, eliminating a loophole that currently allows property owners to provide window screens instead of refrigerated air. Council member Alejandra Salinas presented the proposed “R...
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Houston rental car owner dragged by SUV; Case raises questions about repeat offenders
A Houston-area rental car business owner says what started as a routine vehicle rental quickly turned into one of the most terrifying moments of his life. The owner, who asked KPRC 2 not to identify him or his business out of fear of retaliation, says he was dragged across a park...
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Sugar Land teen recovering after rare barracuda attack in Turks and Caicos
A 13-year-old girl from Sugar Land is recovering after she was severely bitten by a barracuda while vacationing with her family in Turks and Caicos. Claire Macdonel is now back in the Houston area, where she's preparing to undergo surgery on her hand....
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28-year-old accused officer killer back behind bars after posting a million-dollar bond
The man who made national headlines after becoming the first known defendant charged with killing a police officer to receive bond in Harris County is back behind bars....
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Senate confirms Jay Clayton as nation's intelligence director
The Senate has confirmed Jay Clayton to become head of the nation's intelligence agencies, putting a permanent director in place weeks after President Donald Trump sought to delay his nomination....
business
Lawsuit: Traveler's Table co-owner feared financial ruin before murdering family
Home surveillance footage is shedding light on why the co-owner of a popular Montrose restaurant may have murdered his wife and two children.
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José Trinidad Rojas Pliego ordered released from ICE processing center
José Trinidad Rojas Pliego is set to be released from the Montgomery Processing Center at any moment, according to his family’s attorney. Rojas Pliego was inside a van in Magnolia Park when ICE agents shot and killed Lorenzo Salgado Araujo on July 7. ICE was given 48 hours by a f...
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Drivers say misleading SH 99/FM 529 intersection is costing them money. What TxDOT plans to do
Texas State Highway 99 and the intersection where it meets Farm-to-Market Road 529 have caused continuous traffic problems as the Cypress and Katy areas continue to grow, with roads struggling to keep up with demand. Currently, a misleading road configuration is causing drivers t...
business
Situational awareness expert shares simple safety tips after recent Houston-area shootings
After three recent shootings at popular shopping destinations across the Houston area, many people are asking the same question: How can I better protect myself in public?...
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Only on 13: Group says prairies are under threat from proposed 36A North highway
The Coastal Prairie Conservancy is asking residents to email TxDOT to give feedback on 36A North, a proposed highway connecting parts of Waller County....
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‘Am I gonna do it or not?’: Videos in lawsuit appear to show Houston restaurateur before family killings
A new lawsuit filed by the parents of Thy Mitchell accuses her late husband, Matthew, of plotting the killings of her and her family. As evidence, the parents submitted dozens of videos they say were recorded inside their River Oaks home in the days before their deaths....
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