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Carbon monoxide detected at Waltrip High School after reported gas leak

Houston firefighters responded to Waltrip High School Wednesday morning after reports of a gas leak, according to the Houston Fire Department. HFD crews were called to the school at 1900 W. 34th St. at about 9:14 a.m. Firefighters found elevated carbon monoxide levels in the base...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026

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On The Red Carpet Icons Celebrates Dolly Parton

In 2023, Dolly Parton talked with On The Red Carpet about her book, "Behind the Seams: My Life in Rhinestones," and how her iconic style evolved over the years....

ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)Aug 26, 2026

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Meta to pay Texas $1 billion in child safety case

In 2024, the tech giant agreed to pay Texas $1.4 billion to settle a lawsuit that accused the company of using personal biometric data without users’ authorization....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Aug 26, 2026

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Meta to pay Texas over $1 Billion, agree to new protections for children online

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced a settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that he says will provide more than $1 billion to the state while requiring the company to implement new safeguards aimed at protecting children on its platforms. According to the Texas Attorney Ge...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026

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Free heart screenings available Sunday for teen athletes in Missouri City

KPRC 2, the Cody Stephens Foundation and Missouri City Fire & Rescue are teaming up to provide free heart screenings for teen athletes this weekend. The community heart screening is open to all athletes ages 11 to 25, regardless of their school, sport, or level of play. The event...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026

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City of Katy asks residents to voluntarily conserve water amid triple-digit heat

Nearly a week of triple-digit temperatures is putting additional pressure on water demand in Katy, prompting city officials to activate the first stage of the city’s drought contingency plan. The City of Katy says Stage One is a mild, awareness-level stage focused on voluntary co...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026

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Houston Texans Unveil New ‘HOUSTON/US’ Rivalries Uniform Inspired by H-Town

The Houston Texans are putting H-Town front and center with their newest uniform. The team unveiled its “HOUSTON/US” Rivalries uniform Wednesday, a new look inspired by Houston’s streets, culture, car scene and iconic landmarks. Texans receiver Jayden Higgins to miss season after...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026

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The week in politics (Aug. 26, 2026)

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup. And We learn how the concept of cohousing works by visiting a new, a first-of-its kind in Houston housing concept in the East End....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Aug 26, 2026

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Driver killed after crashing into USPS truck on west Sam Houston Parkway

A driver was killed after crashing into the back of a USPS truck late Tuesday night in northwest Houston, according to the Harris County Precinct 5 Constable’s Office. The crash happened around 10:10 p.m. Aug. 25 near 10001 West Sam Houston Parkway North, in front of Grace Church...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026

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‘She opened doors in my life’: Houston-raised singer remembers Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton is being remembered not only for the songs that made her a country music icon, but also for the lives she touched along the way. For Houston area-raised country singer Mary Sarah, that impact began when she was just a teenager. “I had the honor of meeting Miss Dolly ...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026

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Chron: Driver lawsuits against HPD officers on the rise

Our partners at the Houston Chronicle found a 71% increase in these lawsuits from 2021 through 2025. They also found the city paid out nearly $2.2 million over the same time period....

ABC13 Houston (KTRK / ABC)Aug 26, 2026

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Federal judge rules Texas drag show ban unconstitutional

A federal judge has declared a law passed in 2023 by the Texas Legislature which restricted some public drag shows unconstitutional for the second time. U.S. District Judge David Hittner reaffirmed a previous ruling which declared Senate Bill 12 unconstitutional on Tuesday. This ...

KPRC 2 Click2Houston (NBC) - LocalAug 26, 2026