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Tropical Storm Edouard leaves Polk County family with tree through roof

Tropical Storm Edouard brought a one-two punch to parts of Polk County, with heavy rain causing flash flooding in some areas and strong wind gusts damaging homes and property in others. Polk County Judge Sydney Murphy Brown said different parts of the county received varying amou...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 2, 2026

business

'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

safety

Red Cross opens shelters for residents displaced by Tropical Storm Edouard’s flooding

The American Red Cross has opened emergency shelters in Polk and Tyler counties for residents displaced by flooding from Tropical Depression Edouard. While some parts of the Houston area saw little to no rain, Livingston and other communities in Deep East Texas were hit by rising...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 2, 2026

business

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

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Trump says Dallas GOP midterm convention will be ‘big stuff’

President Donald Trump said next week's GOP Midterm Convention would be “big stuff” and serve as a rallying point for dozens of races he believes are key to allowing Republicans to remain in control of Congress....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - LocalSep 2, 2026

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James Elmore Jr. found guilty of manslaughter in Texas Killing Fields trial

More than four decades after 16-year-old Laura Miller disappeared, the man prosecutors say helped cause her death has been found guilty. A jury found James Elmore Jr. guilty of manslaughter connected to the deaths of Laura Miller and Audrey Cook. The trial started on Monday. On T...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 2, 2026

safety

Edouard: High winds, flooding and downed trees batter Polk County, Texas

Emergency crews in Polk County responded to rescue residents trapped in waist-deep floodwaters caused by heavy rain from Tropical Depression Edouard, which overflowed local waterways. Although some parts of Texas saw minimal or no rain from the storm, Livingston experienced heavy...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 2, 2026

business

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

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Baytown woman turns 105, shares longevity secrets

Blynda Vidock marked her 105th birthday surrounded by family and friends in Baytown, remaining completely sharp, independent, and full of stories from a century of living....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - LocalSep 2, 2026

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New Texas solar protections law takes effect

New requirements for residential solar companies and salespeople took effect Tuesday, Sept. 1, as Texas begins enforcing a law designed to give homeowners more protections when buying or leasing solar panels. The new requirements are part of Senate Bill 1036, known as the Residen...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 2, 2026

parks

City Offices Closed for Labor Day

City offices and the West U Recreation Center will be closed in observance of Labor Day on Monday, September 7. Offices and the Recreation Center will reopen on Tuesday, September 8....

West University Place News (adjacent enclave)Sep 2, 2026

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No rain? Here’s why Tropical Storm Edouard missed parts of the Houston area

If you live in Houston or northern Fort Bend County, you may be wondering: Where was all the rain from Tropical Storm Edouard? While some areas of Southeast Texas have been hit with heavy rainfall, much of the Houston metro area has remained relatively dry. The reason largely com...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalSep 2, 2026

government

Tarrant County removes 92 polling sites ahead of November election

Historically a Republican stronghold, Tarrant County has emerged as a key battleground as voters narrowly supported Democratic candidates at the top of the statewide ballot in recent elections....

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