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On Wednesday's show: We get an update on the after effects of Tropical Storm Edouard after it made its way through southeast Texas. And we discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup....
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Ye, the rapper formerly known as Kanye West, is coming back to Houston for a Halloween concert at Reliant Stadium. Ye will bring his Ye Live Concert Tour to Houston on Saturday, Oct. 31, 2026, according to Reliant Park. The Houston stop is one of several newly announced U.S. date...
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The USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier has docked in eastern Thailand after its grueling deployment in the Middle East.
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A Montgomery County man is warning others after he says he came close to paying $15,000 to callers who convinced him he had missed federal jury duty and could be arrested if he did not pay. Steve McCreight said he has received suspicious calls before and typically recognizes them...
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McDonald’s is giving Texans something the rest of the country can’t get. The fast-food chain has launched a limited-time Texas Meal, available only at participating McDonald’s locations across the Lone Star State. The meal, which launched Sept. 1, includes a 10-piece Chicken McNu...
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Dyson is bringing its high-tech approach to oral care with a new electric toothbrush that can look inside your mouth, identify gaps between your teeth, and blast them with mouthrinse. The Dyson CameraJet launched Sept. 1, marking the company’s first entry into the electric toothb...
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Labor Day weekend is almost here and travelers across the country are gearing up to head to the airport or hit the highway for the last vacation of the summer....
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Edouard made landfall as a tropical storm near Johnson Bayou, Louisiana at 2:25 p.m. on Tuesday September 1st, as a 60-mph storm. The center of circulation will impact parts of southeast Texas Wednesday. Edouard is now a tropical depression and will continue to weaken as it conti...
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Olivia Rodrigo launches her new exhibit "the cure unraveled" at the Grammy Museum, showcasing the artistry behind the music video. It's open Sept. 2, 2026 through Feb. 22, 2027....
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Episode: 2851 The Lake Breeze Fan: Unplanned Obsolescence. Today, invention and obsolescence.
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Montgomery County is preparing for Tropical Storm Eduardo, with schools closing, government offices shutting down and emergency management crews staying overnight as the county braces for potential flooding. Despite limited storm activity so far, residents say they are staying pr...
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More than four decades after 16-year-old Laura Miller disappeared, her father faced the man prosecutors say helped cause her death. Texas EquuSearch founder Tim Miller delivered emotional testimony Tuesday in the trial of James Elmore Jr., who faces manslaughter and tampering wit...
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Texas collected $4.62 billion in state sales tax revenue in August, a 7.1% increase from August 2025, Texas Comptroller Don Huffines announced on Tuesday....
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Two weeks after the Texas Medical Board made disciplinary action public against a local plastic surgeon, the board renewed his license to practice in the state....
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The I-610 North Loop was shut down in both directions on Tuesday night in north Houston due to an overturned truck and lost load.
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A crash involving an overturned truck on the connector ramp from U.S. Highway 59 to the North Loop on Tuesday evening is causing major traffic delays, TranStar cameras show....
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Eight hundred yards. That’s how far one fisherman on Crystal Beach managed to get his bait out into the Gulf — with the help of a drone. It was impressive to watch. It was also against federal law. KPRC 2’s Bill Barajas was out on the Bolivar Peninsula Tuesday when he came across...
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Entergy Texas says that crews are working to restore power as nearly 70,000 customers are without power as of 7:15 p.m. Tuesday amid Tropical Storm Edouard's landfall....
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Authorities say North Loop 610 at the Eastex Freeway is currently closed in both directions after a truck hauling gravel and other items tipped over while on an overpass above and spilled contents on the freeway below. The incident happened at approximately 6:47 p.m., according t...
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An anonymous whistleblower warns an untested online system for mail-in ballots could cause severe election disruptions as a legal battle over the Trump executive order plays out in federal court....
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Tropical Storm Edouard is sweeping across Southeast Texas, bringing the potential for power outages. Here's how many outages have been reported, how to view the outage map, and how to report an outage at your home....
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Officials in Texas' third most populous county voted on Tuesday to reduce polling locations by 92.
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The blood from a typical donation only lasts about 42 days, so the Red Cross and hospitals need a constant supply.
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What is "Oreogate?" The viral parenting debate on Instagram is striking a nerve about boundaries and over-stepping.
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Authorities say the westbound lanes of SH-99 Grand Parkway are closed at Highway 249 after a person fell from the overpass at the location. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office says it happened around 4:30 p.m. Authorities say the person has died. Vehicular Crimes Detectives are cu...
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Rapper Ye, formerly known as Kanye West, has announced Texas concerts at Houston’s Reliant Stadium on Oct. 31 and AT&T Stadium in Arlington on Nov. 7.
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A new federal lawsuit out of Southern California challenges the way the Trump Administration carries out immigration enforcement.
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Court documents showed Tuesday that Tiger Woods plans to change his not guilty plea in a DUI case stemming from a rollover crash in Florida.
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A northwest Houston woman says she was followed, then attacked while driving through downtown Houston early Monday morning.
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Dramatic video shows a man struck by lightning last week on Staten Island during strong storms.
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A repeat criminal suspect is back in custody after Pearland police said flock cameras helped them catch the suspect in just two hours.
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Authorities did not immediately disclose if anyone was injured or what led to the crash.
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A Utah judge will decide Tuesday if there's enough evidence to put the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk on trial for aggravated murder, which would make him eligible for the death penalty....
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Twenty-five years after the 9/11 attacks, the FDNY released a new report detailing the long-term health effects of the rescue and recovery effort on firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, officers and other responders....
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James Elmore admitted on camera that he mixed the drugs that prosecutors say killed 16-year-old Laura Miller, whose remains were discovered in League City's notorious Killing Fields 40 years ago....
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State health officials say the teenager died Monday.
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Texas A&M has officially been voted the most obnoxious college football fan base in Texas, though a major split among younger voters suggests a new rival might be coming for the crown....
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Jurors in the Lindsay Clancy trial have now gone through four days of deliberations without a verdict.
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The bridge, to be called the Sergio Ivan Rodriguez Memorial Pedestrian Bridge, will be located at Harding Street and Galveston Road, near the high school....
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The countdown to the return to Sacred Heart is on! Check out how J.D., Turk and Elliot get playful with an Operation-themed teaser ahead of the Season 2 two-episode premiere on ABC and Hulu!...
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Officers said the victim's roommate found the body in a closet under the stairs after being away from home for a few days.
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Tropical Storm Edouard is bring heavy rain and gusty winds to portions of the Houston area and Southeast Texas. In response, some school districts are canceling classes on Wednesday. See the list....
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For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
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SpaceX plans to invest up to $220 million in water and wastewater projects for the growing city.
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The U.S. military hit targets in Iran on Tuesday and Tehran fired missiles and drones in response.
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Investigators said the 66-year-old driver of one vehicle was killed in a crash after the 16-year-old driver of another vehicle was driving in the wrong direction....
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A Pennsylvania police officer who fatally shot a 22-year-old college student has been charged with voluntary manslaughter, a prosecutor said Tuesday.
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Today: We break down what’s currently happening with mail-in voting, find out what’s behind Houston ISD’s teacher exodus, learn about a new art installation at the Menil Drawing Center, and more....
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In exchange for $50 million over four years, the city could lose as much as $173 million over the next three decades, according to Hollins' office. Whitmire's administration disputed the projection....
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Gusty winds are expected in counties northeast of Houston as Tropical Storm Edouard moves inland Tuesday afternoon and into the overnight hours. A wind advisory has been issued for northern Liberty, Polk, San Jacinto, Trinity, Walker, and Houston counties until 1 p.m. Wednesday. ...
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Arthouse Houston is moving to close on the purchase of the Garden Oaks Theater.
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As Tropical Storm Edouardo makes landfall to the east, life on the Bolivar Peninsula looks anything but alarming. KPRC 2’s Bill Barajas has been on the ground since 11 a.m. — and so far, conditions have been mild. A slight to moderate drizzle fell throughout the day, but Gulf wat...
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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....
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Several Houston-area school district have made the decision to cancel classes on Wednesday. Conroe ISD announced Tuesday afternoon that they will be closed on Tuesday. RELATED: Tropical Storm Edouard makes Landfall- Here’s the Timeline for winds and rain in Houston & SE Texas Wil...
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All the lanes are back open on the East Loop after an 18-wheeler overturned and lost its load on Highway 255 on Tuesday morning.
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Tropical Storm Edouard has made landfall as it slams Texas with heavy rain and gusty winds Tuesday.
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Tropical Storm Edouard made landfall in Texas on Tuesday afternoon.
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A 20-year-old Haitian who had just graduated high school and had recently lost temporary protected status died by suicide on Monday, according to an advocacy group....
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A Lake Tahoe swimmer is recovering after what's believed to be a river otter, attacked her during a swim.
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The KPRC 2 Weather Team is monitoring Tropical Storm Edouard as it moves toward Southeast Texas, bringing heavy rain, gusty winds and a risk of street flooding to parts of the Houston area. Flood watches and tropical storm warnings are active across coastal and inland counties. B...
