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There are questions about why Houston's Chief of Police did not show up to a Public Safety Committee Meeting to discuss a report on HPD calls involving ICE agents....
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The Department of Justice says the number of people having their citizenship taken away by the federal government has increased in the last year.
Local
Nine years after Hurricane Harvey turned streets into rivers and flooded neighborhoods across the Houston area, Harris County has more flood-control infrastructure in place. But is the region ready for another storm of that magnitude? The answer depends on where you live — and wh...
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Dolly Parton, the beloved country music icon whose voice and spirit spanned generations, died Tuesday at 80 years old. The Associated Press reported Parton, known for timeless hits like “Jolene” and “9 to 5,” died peacefully in Nashville, Tennessee. Just last Friday, she told Peo...
schools
As temperatures climb across the Houston area, some Houston Independent School District parents say their children are also facing uncomfortable conditions inside their classrooms. Parents at Horn Elementary School say students and teachers have been dealing with broken air condi...
government
A Pearland City Council member is requesting Brazoria County officials to be more transparent about the pesticides used during mosquito control operations, following a 2 Helps You report about the deaths of millions of bees in the county this summer. Layni Cade traveled to the Br...
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Highs reach the upper 90s to low 100s through Wednesday with heat index values climbing above 105°. A Heat Advisory remains in effect Tuesday and has been extended through 7 p.m. Wednesday....
business
A little beep at the register is the sound of business. But for one Montrose restaurant owner, it’s also come with a costly question mark. Leighton Dickson, owner of Leighton’s — House of Lamb and Ramen, says the convenience of tap-to-pay is turning into a serious problem. Since ...
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As the nation and the world mourn the passing of beloved country music legend Dolly Parton, one member of the KPRC 2 family is sharing about a deeply special chance encounter she had with the icon 50 years ago that is still talked about in her family today. “How could you not lov...
safety
It was Mayor Keith Bell’s first city council meeting since being charged with misdemeanor indecent exposure — and that arrest was hanging over him the entire night. The chambers were packed. Not an empty seat in the room. And it didn’t take long for the discussion to turn heated ...
business
Dolly Parton's career spanned music, movies, entertainment, business ventures and more.
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Sergio Rodriguez was charged with two third-degree felonies including allegedly stalking and misusing official information using Flock license plate readers to track his ex-wife for over six months....
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A new poll has found that while the Texas governor’s race is much tighter than similar races in the past, the gap between the candidates has widened.
government
A Texas appeals court denied a request to block Galveston County from using voting maps drawn after the March primary elections for its November elections....
business
Owner Leighton Dickson estimates losing $5,000 to $6,000 across 30 to 40 chargebacks since opening on Mother's Day, a growing trend verified by Leah Napoliello of the Better Business Bureau of Greater Houston....
government
After calling an upcoming agenda item "political retribution," the Fort Bend County attorney is taking four commissioners to court.
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A federal judge in New York on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's challenge to her conviction, finding her claims "meritless" or "frivolous."
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Dolly Parton and her husband Carl Dean died less than two years apart.
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Dolly Parton's family is sharing her final message for fans around the world.
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The music legend died at the age of 80, her family announced on Aug. 25.
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Just like the Gulf of Mexico, Lake Ontario is a shared international waterway and multiple international, federal, and regional agencies oversee it.
government
Fort Bend County has been embroiled in political and legal turmoil since former county judge KP George was convicted of federal money laundering in June. The turmoil has centered, in part, on whether Daniel Wong has the authority to remain in office after he was appointed by a vi...
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Texas’ so-called drag-show ban law has been struck down by the courts again.
safety
A former Katy Police Department officer has been charged after an investigation determined he misused the Flock system, officials said.
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Texas is tightening import rules on Mexican-origin cattle to protect state livestock from a dangerous, flesh-eating parasite.
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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.
safety
A repeat DWI offender accused of injuring a family of four in a drunk driving crash is still behind bars despite online records showing his out date already past due, according to officials....
government
Hudspeth told Houston Public Media Tuesday that she does not plan to file a salary grievance after rejecting the boosted salary.
parks
Dolly Parton, the trailblazing country superstar, songwriter, and philanthropist who rose from poverty to build a music empire while putting millions of books into the hands of young children, died at age 80. While the world knows her for iconic anthems like “Jolene,” “Coat of Ma...
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A former Liberty County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing multiple felony charges following a grand jury indictment. Raymond Louis Winkler Jr., 58, of Huffman, was charged with misuse of official information, tampering with a government record, five counts of possession or access...
schools
Today: We talk with Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles about the new school year, learn how the non-profit AVDA is tackling the issue of domestic abuse, preview a new documentary about storm chaser Reed Timmer, and more....
parks
The Recreation Center will be closed September 7. The pools will be open from 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM.
safety
A large wildfire which sparked Monday in North Texas has rapidly expanded, growing to 50,000 acres in just 24 hours and sparking a large response from multiple agencies, including some from Southeast Texas. The “Ross Fire” began Monday afternoon in Palo Pinto County, which is wes...
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The 33-year-old man who skipped out on being sentenced after being found guilty of a third-degree felony has since been captured, according to the Texas Department of Public Safety. Jamarcus Detreon Robinson was found guilty on Monday, Aug. 17, of unlawful possession of a firearm...
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Dolly Parton’s legacy reached far beyond Tennessee. From filming “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” to stealing the show at a Cowboys Thanksgiving game, the country icon left her mark on the Lone Star State....
safety
Evacuations are being ordered in rural Texas where a wildfire has quickly expanded to cover more than 78 square miles.
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An Alaska surrogate and a California couple will head to court in Dallas Tuesday in a custody battle over a newborn baby with a heart defect. Here's what you need to know....
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Parton died peacefully Tuesday in Nashville, Tennessee, her publicist said in a statement.
safety
Mayor Keith Bell was arrested for alleged indecent exposure on Aug. 21. Bell was released on a $75,000 bond over the weekend and was present at Monday’s city council meeting....
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In court documents filed Monday, Daniel Tirado Pantoja must be released from custody within 48 hours of the federal judge entering the order.
safety
Deputies said a driver and his passenger were taken to the hospital after a two-vehicle crash along Highway 90 on Tuesday.
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More heat, humidity and triple-digit temps: We hit 102° again on Monday afternoon, marking the fifth time this week and the sixth time this summer that Houston has reached the century mark. And we’re not done yet... Combined with Houston’s humidity, afternoon heat index values wi...
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The latest University of Texas/Texas Politics Project poll shows Democratic state Rep. Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Paxton by three percentage points, with 14% of respondents undecided. Republicans maintain a modest lead over Democratic candidates in most other le...
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It's been two years since the storms, and many of those homes are still damaged. Now the city is offering thousands of dollars to help people repair or rebuild....
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United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby also spoke with ABC News about flight prices.
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The Disney-built 'PeopleMover' subway system beneath Bush Intercontinental Airport celebrated its 45th anniversary, airport officials said.
parks
Crews broke ground Monday at Disneyland - not for a new ride, but a new parking structure and transportation hub.
safety
San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York used a pseudonym and responded multiple times to a fictitious ad for a prostitute prior to his arrest in Ohio over the weekend, according to an incident report obtained Tuesday by ESPN....
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Selena Gomez, Steve Martin and Martin Short head to London for a spot of tea and to solve a murder in season 6 of "Only Murders in the Building," now dubbed "Only Murders in London." The series premieres Dec. 8 on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+...
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State Rep. James Talarico holds a narrow lead over Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in the closely watched U.S. Senate race, according to a new Texas Politics Project poll that also found Democrats reporting greater enthusiasm for voting....
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A federal judge has ordered the immediate release of Daniel Tirado Pantoja from custody after granting his petition for Writ of Habeas Corpus.
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People in Texas who are fans of fall colors may be disappointed this year.
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Calling all cruise lovers! Disney Cruise Line will set sail from New York City once again.
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The City of West University Place is offering residents an opportunity to see, firsthand, how their city operates. Learn more about the Citizens Academy program! Online registration will begin on Wednesday, August 26, at 9 a.m....
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2 died from measles in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, health officials say.
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Target is apologizing for selling an "offensive" Halloween costume for children that some say resembles a racist minstrel outfit.
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At least 1 in 4 former NFL players who died between 2016 and 2021 may have had CTE, according to a new study published Monday in The BMJ.
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Chief Diaz was slated to present an update on communication between HPD officers and ICE agents. He was a no-show.
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The city of Katy has entered stage 1 of its drought contingency plan, city officials announced Aug. 21.
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Canada struck back at the United States on Tuesday with retaliatory tariffs on about $20 billion worth of American goods.
