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Why 'The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn' creator wanted to release director's cut
"The truth is out there." Chris Carter's "The X-Files: I Want to Believe - Vrach Frankenshteyn" director's cut offers fans a darker version.
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Trash fire in Southeast Houston prompts response from fire department
The fire was reported shortly before 7 a.m. Tuesday near the intersection of Goodyear Drive and State Highway 225, according to an active incident log posted online by the Houston Fire Department....
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Westwood Elementary gets new start date after mold on campus delays first day: Friendswood ISD
School officials said the day they expect to welcome students back may change depending on whether professionals determine that the campus is safe for students and staff....
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Despite federal efforts to drop some children’s vaccine recommendations, Texas requirements unchanged
Public health officials said some parents are confused about what vaccines are required to attend Texas schools amid efforts to change recommendations....
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Union Pacific cleans up overgrown vegetation along southeast Houston rail line
After nearly three weeks, 2 Helps You first went to Southeast Houston to visit Mark Johnson and Rudy Garza; they are finally getting the help they need. When we first met them, they showed us the Texas jungle invading their backyards. The residents said the weeds were growing out...
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Colombia searches for its missing after a powerful earthquake kills more than 220
Monday's 7.4 magnitude earthquake rattled Cali, Quibdo, Pereira and numerous other cities and towns. Around 1,600 buildings were reported damaged or collapsed....
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Houston firefighters battle scrap metal fire at Ironman Metals near Highway 225
Firefighters responded to a scrap metal fire Tuesday morning at Ironman Metals, a recycling plant located at 1919 Goodyear Drive near Highway 225, according to the Houston Fire Department. The fire was reported around 6:45 a.m. At its peak, 26 units and around 60 personnel were o...
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Senators urge halt to wildfire betting markets after $1.2M in bets placed during 2025 SoCal fires
California Senators Alex Padilla and Adam Schiff, along with seven other U.S. senators, are calling on online trading platforms to stop offering betting markets tied to wildfires, arguing that the practice profits from disaster and could create harmful incentives....
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Fort Bend ISD heads back to school amidst school closures, boundary changes
Tuesday marks the start of a new school year for Fort Bend ISD, and with it come several changes for the district.
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2 children killed in RV fire in Liberty County
Two children have died following a fire at an RV in Liberty County Tuesday morning, authorities said. Firefighters with the Cleveland Fire Department and deputies with the Liberty County Sheriff’s Office responded to the fire around 5:30 a.m. at an RV near County Road 3189 and Hi...
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CenterPoint Energy announces $5 billion savings initiative for Texas electric customers
CenterPoint Energy announced a sweeping new affordability plan Monday, projecting more than $5 billion in savings for Texas electric customers over the next decade — driven largely by an influx of large-load customers, including data centers, that would shoulder a greater share o...
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Decomposed body found near N. Eldridge, Addicks Reservoir by bicyclist
A decomposed body was found near the Addicks Reservoir just north of Katy Freeway on Monday evening, according to the Houston Police Department.
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Powerball jackpot rises to $975M after Monday night's drawing ends without a big winner
No one won Monday night's $929.1 million jackpot, but three people in Tennessee, Maryland and Los Angeles are a lot richer!
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South Carolina Republicans hold primary to pick Senate replacement for the late Lindsey Graham
Just two months after nominating Lindsey Graham to return to the U.S. Senate, South Carolina Republicans are casting ballots Tuesday in a special primary to pick a replacement following the sudden death of the president's close ally....
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New vaccine recommendations (Aug. 11, 2026)
On Tuesday's show: President Donald Trump has signed an executive order calling on federal health officials to scale back vaccine recommendations and to split the MMR vaccine into individual shots for measles, mumps, and rubella. We get reaction from a local epidemiologist....
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Camp Mystic paid Eastland family members nearly $300K as revenue plunged after deadly flood
New bankruptcy records detail millions of dollars in assets and payments as the camp faces wrongful death lawsuits over the July 2025 flood.
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Fort Bend ISD opens doors to new Amy Coleman Middle School
A new Fort Bend ISD middle school is welcoming students for the first time Tuesday morning as Amy Coleman Middle School officially opens its doors. The district is hosting a grand opening event from 8:15 to 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 11, at the new campus at 22200 S. Post Oak Blvd. ...
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Decomposed body found near N. Eldridge Parkway in west Houston
Houston police are investigating after a bicyclist reported finding a decomposed body Monday evening in west Houston. According to Houston Police Department Lt. Horelica, the bicyclist called 911 around 6:10 p.m. Aug. 10 after discovering the body in the vicinity of the 1400 bloc...
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At least 111 dead, buildings collapsed after 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes western Colombia
At least 111 people were killed and dozens of buildings collapsed after a powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia.
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The Engines of Our Ingenuity 3398: Jerome Hunsaker
Episode: 3398 In which a remarkable engineer, Jerome Hunsaker, begins a career that will help to define American air power. Today, an engineer and an airplane....
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Katy ISD opens high school seats to students outside district as education landscape changes
Where a family lives has traditionally determined where their children attend public school. But as Texas parents gain more education options, that model is changing. For the first time, Katy ISD is launching Limited Open Enrollment, allowing some high school students who live ou...
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'We have paid our rent': Pregnant woman's husband says apartment management changed locks without warning
What started as a power outage at a North Harris County apartment complex spiraled into something far more alarming, a Harris County deputy was shocked while checking a breaker box, and an expecting couple was locked out of their own apartment without notice. KPRC 2 News reporter...
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Popular Houston wedding venue suddenly closes, leaving couples scrambling
A popular wedding venue in downtown Houston has unexpectedly shut down, leaving brides and other couples scrambling to find new venues for their big day. A bride tells FOX 26 she found out the Crystal Ballroom at the Rice along Texas Avenue was permanently closing in an email....
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Winning numbers drawn for $929.1 million Powerball jackpot
The winning numbers for the $929.1 million Powerball jackpot have been drawn.
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7 defendants now on the run after being found competent to stand trial, released on bond
Five of the seven defendants are charged with violent crimes. In about the last month, we've found a total of 10 defendants who skip bond after being found competent to stand trial and are nowhere to be found. It makes us wonder how many more are out there....
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Beloved Big Bear eagle Jackie dies after prolonged illness, wildlife officials say
Big Bear's beloved bald eagle Jackie, who had been receiving intensive medical care for a prolonged illness, has died.
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Trump order changes childhood vaccine recommendations, but Texas school requirements remain in place
A new executive order from President Donald Trump reshapes federal childhood vaccine recommendations, but it does not change the vaccines currently required for students attending Texas schools, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The president signed the ...
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Logan Michael Parker sentenced to two life terms for kidnapping, sexual assault of pregnant Conroe store clerk
A 23-year-old man was sentenced to two life terms after a Montgomery County jury convicted him of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a pregnant convenience store clerk in Conroe, authorities announced....
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Georgia Provost dies at age 85
Beloved photographer, educator, and community activist Georgia Provost has died. She served as president and CEO of Provost Studios, a nearly 80-year-old business that photographed generations of Houstonians and shot portraits for Black schools before integration....
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Lanes reopen after box truck crash on SH 288 at Holmes Road, Houston TranStar reports
Just before noon, TranStar cameras showed the crash had blocked all but one lane, leaving a single lane for traffic to get by.
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Harris County Pct. 4 says 15-year-old was arrested after woman was shot in Atascocita overnight
A woman is expected to be OK after she was shot, allegedly by a 15-year-old, in Atascocita, according to Precinct 4.
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Homeowners insurance rates on the rise, research shows
A new study finds it is becoming increasingly difficult for families to have homes across Texas, with researchers saying it's because of the rapid increase in homeowners' insurance premiums...
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Disney+, Hulu bring D23 fan celebration to viewers at home
From 4D theaters and exclusive merch to global live streams of major panels, Disney+ and Hulu are bringing the ultimate D23 fan experience to Anaheim and fans at home....
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'That's not safe': Road buckles on Chimney Rock, sparks concerns from nearby businesses
Business owners say part of the road on Chimney Rock Road by the Southwest Freeway has apparently buckled, and it's been like that for a few days.
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New report shows how much money HPD and HFD are spending on overtime
A new report outlines how much of your taxpayer money is going just into overtime for Houston's police and fire departments.
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Parents charged with child abandonment after leaving 3 kids in home with trash, bugs, feces: Records
Two parents are facing child abandonment charges after the Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies said their three children were left inside their home with disgusting living conditions....
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Doctors push back on Trump executive order to change childhood vaccine schedule
President Trump signed an executive order recommending the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine be split into three separate shots.
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Houston students protected by volunteers, smart tags on walk home
A decade-old tradition continues to keep students safe on Houston’s north side. “Safe Walk Home Northside” returns this school year at Marshall Middle School, where volunteers, parents and community leaders patrol the area to ensure students make it home without incident. The pro...
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Two Houston-area cities could put Flock license plate cameras before voters
Two Houston-area communities could soon ask voters to weigh in on the future of Flock Safety automatic license plate reader cameras, putting a growing debate over public safety, privacy and government surveillance directly on the November ballot. League City and Conroe are consid...
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Fulshear Police Department launches e-moto, e-bike, e-scooter safety campaign amid growing concerns
The Fulshear Police Department is stepping up education and enforcement surrounding e-motos, e-bikes and e-scooters as the devices continue to grow in popularity, particularly among younger riders....
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No-knock warrants, marijuana enforcement — Houston voters could rewrite the rules this fall
Houston City Council is preparing to decide whether to let voters weigh in on two hot-button policing issues this fall. A vote is expected Wednesday on whether to place both measures on the November ballot. The proposals — which made it onto the council agenda after activists say...
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Man accused of dismembering Texas man’s body
The dismembered body of a Texas man was discovered during a search by investigators last week.
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Texas' first voucher recipients head to the classroom for first day of school
Many students in the Houston area were back in the classroom on Monday for the first day of school, including those using the first Texas Education Freedom Account, also called TEFA, or voucher dollars....
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Suspects posing as utility workers steal cash, jewelry from Harris County home
Investigators are looking for two men who posed as utility workers to gain access and steal from a northwest Harris County home. The incident occurred on the evening of July 23 in the 5300 block of Spanish Oak Drive. The suspects told the homeowner they were responding to a repor...
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Houston TIRZ combatting abandoned buildings receives half-million-dollar federal grant
The Hiram Clarke/Fort Bend Redevelopment Authority received a $500,000 grant from the EPA to assess "brownfield sites" — properties where lingering hazardous materials can make it difficult to redevelop a neighborhood....
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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office wants to get impaired drivers off the roads
The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is teaming up with the Texas Department of Transportation for a statewide crackdown on impaired driving. Drivers will see more deputies out on the roads from August 14 - September 7. MCSO says impaired driving remains a major factor in fatal...
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Houston weather: Hot, humid weather on the way for Tuesday
Expect warm temperatures to build back in after some rainfall on Monday.
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Pasadena police sergeant surrenders Texas law enforcement license after internal investigation closes
A former Pasadena police sergeant who was the subject of an internal investigation has surrendered his Texas law enforcement license as part of an agreement with authorities, according to the Pasadena Police Department. The department told KPRC 2 that former Sgt. Michael Palitz s...
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Juvenile accused of robbing, assaulting man in Pearland taken into custody in Miami, police say
Investigators said the 79-year-old victim was withdrawing cash from an ATM in Pearland when the susepct assaulted him and stole his wallet and the cash he had withdrawn....
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Former Friendswood teacher accused of child sexual assault
Due to his previous employment at The Galloway School, police believe the suspect may have assaulted other children.
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Bond set at $1M for man accused of taking unresponsive toddler to Spring gas station after brutal beating
The man accused of beating his girlfriend’s 2-year-old daughter is being held on a $1 million bond as court documents reveal the toddler “is not expected to survive.” Gerardo Gonzalez, 29, was arrested Friday after taking the unresponsive girl to a Spring gas station on Cypresswo...
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Judge denies bond for teen from El Salvador charged in two fatal Houston shootings
Jefferson Velasquez, the 18-year-old from El Salvador charged in two separate Houston murder cases, has been denied bond. Judge Hazel Jones heard testimony from investigators Monday morning and ruled to continue holding Velasquez without bond. Her decision comes after his cases g...
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Houston mourns Georgia Provost, ‘unofficial mayor’ of Third Ward
The Houston community is mourning the loss of Georgia D. Provost, a beloved photographer, educator and community activist who spent decades opening doors and uplifting generations across Third Ward and beyond. Known by many as the “unofficial mayor of Third Ward,” Provost was a f...
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Navy veteran accused of running over valet workers outside new 1111 bar
A man identified in court records as a Navy veteran is accused of running over two valet workers outside the new 1111 cocktail bar on Westheimer Road after not being allowed into the VIP area, according to records. Ademola Adejobi, 49, was arrested just after 3 a.m. Saturday on t...
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League City voters could decide the fate of flock cameras in the city
The cameras are meant to help police departments locate and arrest suspects involved in crime, however, residents around Harris and Galveston counties have expressed privacy concerns, especially in light of a Pasadena police sergeant resigning after allegedly using Flock cameras ...
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National Geographic releases emotional trailer for new 9/11 special, '9/11 Reunited'
"That day, someone risked their life to save my life." Survivors of the 9/11 terrorist attacks tell their stories and are reunited with those who helped save them in "9/11 Reunited," premiering Aug 21 on Nat Geo and streaming next day on Disney+ and Hulu....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 10, 2026)
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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Houston Back-to-School Block Party helps thousands of families prepare for new school year
Thousands of Houston-area families packed the parking lot outside Johnny Dang & Co. Sunday for an annual back-to-school block party aimed at making sure students have the supplies — and encouragement — they need before heading back to class....
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Hello Houston (August 10, 2026)
Today: We discuss Rice University’s expanded financial aid program, talk with extreme weather and disaster scientist “Hurricane Hal,” break down new changes at Houston ISD for the 2026 – 27 school year, and more....
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