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Hello Houston (August 27, 2026)

Today: Harris County District Attorney Sean Teare gives us an update on the fatal ICE shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, we talk with the hosts of the Houston-based podcast, “Bottom of the Barrel,” and listen to the newest episode of “Texperts.”...

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Aug 27, 2026

schools

Families celebrate as HISD bus starts serving north Houston apartment complex

A north Houston great-grandmother who spent the first two weeks of school shuttling children to three different Houston ISD campuses finally got some relief Thursday morning. ‘We’re getting a bus’: Great-grandmother helps north Houston kids get to school A Houston ISD school bus ...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

government

The Woodlands approves proposed $50M deal to permanently block Houston annexation

The Woodlands Township Board of Directors unanimously approved a proposed amendment to its long-standing agreement with the City of Houston that would permanently block Houston from annexing the community and end a sales-tax-funded regional project fund. Houston still has to vote...

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - LocalAug 27, 2026

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Richmond doctor wakes up to bat trying to crawl into her mouth: ‘This is real life’

If you think waking up to a bad dream is scary, imagine waking up to a bat trying to crawl into your mouth. Yes, that actually happened to a Richmond, Virginia, doctor, and now her wild bedtime story is going viral. Dr. Krista Edelman, a Richmond gastroenterologist, shared the bi...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

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New aid available for Galveston County homeowners recovering from Beryl

Galveston County homeowners whose properties were damaged by Hurricane Beryl or other eligible 2024 storms may qualify for financial help through a Texas General Land Office recovery program. Assistance may include money to rebuild, reimbursement for certain repairs and other dis...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

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Tropical Storm Dolly has formed

Tropical Storm Dolly formed in the Atlantic Ocean on Thursday.

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - LocalAug 27, 2026

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Tropical Storm Dolly Forms in Atlantic

Tropical Storm Dolly has formed in the middle of the Atlantic. Dolly is expected to continue to move westward at a quick pace as it gets steered around a strong area of high pressure. The latest forecast track from the NHC has Dolly moving west towards the Leeward Islands by Satu...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

News

Utility Bill Payments Are Due

The City mailed postcards to utility customers who had an unpaid balance as of August 24.

West University Place News (adjacent enclave)Aug 27, 2026

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TIMELINE: Here’s when you can expect storms in your area this Thursday

Rain! Yes rain, is back in the forecast for your Thursday. We started off Thursday on a mostly dry note with just a few passing showers but rain should become a bit more scattered as we head into the second half of your day. Overall, we are looking at a 40% chance of rain so not ...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

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Houston to begin water shutoffs for thousands of delinquent customers

Beginning September 8, the City of Houston says it will begin disconnecting water service for customers who are 90 days or more behind on their bills and owe more than $500. Houston Public Works Director Randy Macchi says notices are already going out to customers who could be at...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

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The Woodlands agrees to pay Houston $50 million to permanently block annexation

A decades-old question surrounding The Woodlands could soon be settled permanently. The Woodlands Township has approved a proposed agreement with the City of Houston that would prevent Houston from ever annexing the community. Under the proposed amendment to the two governments’ ...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

government

HPD chief a no-show at safety meeting (Aug. 27, 2026)

On Thursday's show: We learn why HPD Chief Noe Diaz was a no-show at a Houston City Council public safety committee meeting this week. And we get an update on developments in the bid for NHL expansion to Houston or Austin....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Aug 27, 2026

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KFC’s new Oreo chicken sandwich has the internet asking: Would you try it?

KFC is taking the sweet-and-savory combination to a whole new level, and the internet has plenty to say about it. KFC and OREO have teamed up for a new Oreo Original Recipe Chicken Burger, but there’s a catch: You’ll have to travel to China to try it. According to Delish , the li...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026

business

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

safety

Loop 610 North re-opens after deadly early morning crash near McCarty

A young Houston man died early this morning after losing control of his vehicle on Loop 610 North near the McCarty exit. The crash was reported at approximately 12:23 a.m. The victim, described as a man in his 20s, was the sole occupant of a Lexus four-door sedan. According to au...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 27, 2026