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'America is running away': Syrian withdrawal turns chaotic

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‘This is bigger than Kenneth’: Family pushes for answers as dozens of Houston bayou deaths remain unexplained

Read full article: ‘This is bigger than Kenneth’: Family pushes for answers as dozens of Houston bayou deaths remain unexplained

With nearly 40% of these cases labeled as 'undetermined,' loved ones like the family of a 22-year-old found in Buffalo Bayou are seeking answers and closure.

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Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.

Read full article: Texas put its chief financial officer in charge of school vouchers. Here’s what you need to know.

The Texas comptroller holds tremendous power over the program, including choosing which companies the state will pay millions to help manage it. Voters will decide who runs the agency next year.

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Texas DACA recipients ponder leaving the state amid push to revoke their work permits

Read full article: Texas DACA recipients ponder leaving the state amid push to revoke their work permits

A Trump administration proposal would strip Texas’ more than 86,000 DACA recipients of their work permits — including two nurses who say they’ll move to other states if that happens.

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7 hours ago

Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collector’s mother

Read full article: Search warrants allege misuse of taxpayer funds to care for Fort Bend County Tax Collector’s mother

Newly unsealed search warrants reveal that Fort Bend County Tax Assessor-Collector Carmen Turner is under investigation for allegedly misusing taxpayer money to pay county employees to care for her elderly mother.

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10 hours ago

Día de los Muertos Anxiety: Houston Reddit Post Sparks Conversation

Read full article: Día de los Muertos Anxiety: Houston Reddit Post Sparks Conversation

A Houston Reddit post has sparked discussions about the safety of celebrating Día de los Muertos due to fears of ICE raids. Concerns have risen as ICE's presence has been prominent in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles, leading to the cancellation of celebrations in some places. The original poster, a naturalized U.S. citizen, shared apprehensions about attending events, prompting advice from others to take precautions. An ICE operation in Pasadena further heightened tensions, as a standoff occurred following the attempted arrest of an immigrant previously deported.

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11 hours ago

Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several counties

Read full article: Funding cuts force Meals on Wheels programs to reduce services across several counties

For 79-year-old Jeanette Ubernosky, a simple knock on the door means more than just a hot meal it’s comfort and connection.

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11 hours ago

Parents report delays in Texas child support payments despite state’s new system

Read full article: Parents report delays in Texas child support payments despite state’s new system

Months after the Texas Office of the Attorney General (OAG) switched to a new child support payment system, parents across the state say they’re still waiting for money that should have already reached their bank accounts

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12 hours ago

Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses

Read full article: Texas freezes program to help minority-owned businesses

The state comptroller’s office said it would stop issuing or renewing certifications under the Historically Underutilized Business program. Acting Comptroller Kelly Hancock said it was the latest step toward ending DEI in Texas.

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13 hours ago

Texas House Dems urge Gov. Greg Abbott to fund state’s SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

Read full article: Texas House Dems urge Gov. Greg Abbott to fund state’s SNAP benefits amid government shutdown

Texas House Democrats sent a letter to Governor Greg Abbott urging him to declare a state of emergency and fund SNAP benefits for 3.5 million Texans who will lose food assistance in November due to the government shutdown.

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16 hours ago

Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming food crisis

Read full article: Texas Democrats urge Gov. Greg Abbott to direct emergency funds to address the looming food crisis

Democrats say Abbott has used his authority during COVID-19, the Uvalde shooting and border operations to free up emergency funds.

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18 hours ago

Arch Manning is 'making good progress' but uncertain to play for No. 20 Texas vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt

Read full article: Arch Manning is 'making good progress' but uncertain to play for No. 20 Texas vs. No. 9 Vanderbilt

Texas quarterback Arch Manning is making good progress in practice, coach Steve Sarkisian says.

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18 hours ago

Houston! Fall is finally here and Halloween looks booooo-tiful!

Read full article: Houston! Fall is finally here and Halloween looks booooo-tiful!

Temperatures tumble with a real fall feel

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18 hours ago

Your Halloween pumpkin probably came from this small Texas town

Read full article: Your Halloween pumpkin probably came from this small Texas town

In the self-proclaimed “Pumpkin Capital of the U.S.,” Floydada farmers are exporting pumpkins across Texas and the nation.

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23 hours ago

Why heart attacks are more dangerous in the morning: A warning before the time change

Read full article: Why heart attacks are more dangerous in the morning: A warning before the time change

Did you know that heart attacks in the early morning are more severe and deadlier than those later in the day?

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1 day ago

Houston Fire Department responding to large fire at abandoned apartment building

Read full article: Houston Fire Department responding to large fire at abandoned apartment building

Although the building is supposed to be abandoned, Houston Fire officials say the building is a known hangout spot for the homeless.

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1 day ago

Explosion of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid

Read full article: Explosion of data centers causes planning struggles for Texas power grid

As companies look to build projects that consume more power than cities, the state’s grid manager is trying to plan how to provide enough electricity to meet the demand.

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1 day ago

Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.

Read full article: Many Texans will pay more for ACA health insurance. Here’s what to know about open enrollment.

The federal marketplace’s health insurance premiums will cost more for many people. Enrollment runs Nov. 1 to Jan. 15.

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1 day ago

Trick-or-treating this Halloween? How to check your neighborhood for sex offenders

Read full article: Trick-or-treating this Halloween? How to check your neighborhood for sex offenders

With Halloween just around the corner, Houston's law enforcement is stepping up to ensure a safe trick-or-treating experience for everyone.

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1 day ago

AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas on Election Day

Read full article: AP Decision Notes: What to expect in Texas on Election Day

Texans will vote on a large menu of constitutional amendments Tuesday.

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1 day ago

Texas General Election 2025: The 17 propositions you need to know about

Read full article: Texas General Election 2025: The 17 propositions you need to know about

The article outlines the 17 proposed amendments to the Texas Constitution that voters will consider in the 2025 Texas General Election. These propositions cover a wide array of topics, including funding for education and infrastructure, tax exemptions, criminal justice reforms, and public health initiatives. Each amendment is summarized with its purpose, potential impacts, and the arguments from both supporters and opponents, providing a comprehensive overview of how these changes could affect residents across the state.

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1 day ago

Dallas residents sue city, testing Texas law aimed at ending progressive policies

Read full article: Dallas residents sue city, testing Texas law aimed at ending progressive policies

A lawsuit filed Wednesday alleges that dozens of Dallas’ city ordinances violate the 2023 “Death Star” law.

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1 day ago

Gov. Greg Abbott appoints new district attorney for Montgomery County

Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott appoints new district attorney for Montgomery County

Texas Governor Greg Abbott has appointed a new district attorney for Montgomery County.

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Oil spill reported near Galveston; air monitoring underway

Read full article: Oil spill reported near Galveston; air monitoring underway

The U.S. Coast Guard and the Texas General Land Office are responding to an oil spill reported Tuesday night near the Port of Galveston.

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1 day ago

Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds

Read full article: Majority of Texans oppose National Guard deployment to cities out of state, poll finds

At President Trump’s direction, Gov. Greg Abbott authorized the deployment of hundreds of troops to Illinois to “safeguard” U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents.

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Houston! Fall is finally here! Windy Wednesday as temps tumble late week

Read full article: Houston! Fall is finally here! Windy Wednesday as temps tumble late week

Temperatures tumble with a real fall feel

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1 day ago

Escaped monkeys ‘destroyed’ after police mistakenly told they had herpes and COVID

Read full article: Escaped monkeys ‘destroyed’ after police mistakenly told they had herpes and COVID

The driver allegedly told the officers the monkeys were a threat to humans because they had herpes and COVID.

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2 days ago

Woman shot during child custody dispute outside of Walmart in west Harris County

Read full article: Woman shot during child custody dispute outside of Walmart in west Harris County

Around 9:20 p.m., a confrontation between a man, his girlfriend, and the child's mother escalated in the parking lot, resulting in the man's girlfriend being shot in the leg.

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2 days ago

Man arrested after shooting 3 people during high school homecoming party in Channelview

Read full article: Man arrested after shooting 3 people during high school homecoming party in Channelview

Nearly a month later, the 20-year-old has been arrested and charged.

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2 days ago

Houston non-profit opens new facility to provide more meals to children in need amid SNAP concerns

Read full article: Houston non-profit opens new facility to provide more meals to children in need amid SNAP concerns

This new facility is set to triple the number of meals provided to Houston's children in need, expanding from 10,000 to a potential 26,000 meals a day by 2031.

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2 days ago

Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Channelview

Read full article: Pedestrian struck, killed by vehicle in Channelview

Authorities say a pedestrian is dead after being struck by a vehicle in Channelview Tuesday evening.

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2 days ago

‘I just started biting’: Galveston teen fights off man who police say tried to abduct her on walk to school

Read full article: ‘I just started biting’: Galveston teen fights off man who police say tried to abduct her on walk to school

The attempted abduction happened just before 7 a.m. near the 900 block of 28th Street, according to the Galveston Police Department.

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2 days ago

Texas Education Freedom Accounts: What we know about the state’s school voucher program

Read full article: Texas Education Freedom Accounts: What we know about the state’s school voucher program

Texas families interested in school vouchers will soon be able to apply for what the state is calling Texas Education Freedom Accounts, according to documents obtained from the Texas Comptroller’s Office.

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Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant hospitalized after patrol vehicle rear-ended

Read full article: Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office Sergeant hospitalized after patrol vehicle rear-ended

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office says a Sergeant with the agency is in the hospital recovering after his vehicle was rear-ended while he was responding to a stalled vehicle.

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2 days ago

Severe weather threat as cold front moves through Houston

Read full article: Severe weather threat as cold front moves through Houston

Temperatures tumble with a real fall feel

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2 days ago

Fresh produce, free guidance: new grocery aims to nourish Kashmere Gardens

Read full article: Fresh produce, free guidance: new grocery aims to nourish Kashmere Gardens

Chicago native Cecile Wright opens Neal & Nettie’s Grocery in Kashmere Gardens, bringing fresh produce, a mobile food truck, and free nutrition education to serve the local community.

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‘Simple and immediate solution’: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislation

Read full article: ‘Simple and immediate solution’: Gov. Abbott calls for Senate Dems to end shutdown by approving legislation

Texas Governor Greg Abbott released a statement to KPRC 2, calling for the Democrats in the senate to approve legislation to bring an end to the government shutdown that has lasted nearly a month.

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Montgomery County man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing child for at least 3 years

Read full article: Montgomery County man sentenced to 35 years in prison for sexually abusing child for at least 3 years

According to court documents, the child journaled about the abuse, but the suspect would find the journals and destroy them.

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2 days ago

Serial rapist in Texas identified, accused of raping several elderly women from 1997 to 2005

Read full article: Serial rapist in Texas identified, accused of raping several elderly women from 1997 to 2005

Investigators believe the man raped at least three women.

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2 days ago

Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot

Read full article: Maine and Texas are the latest fronts in voting battles, with voter ID, citizenship on the ballot

Maine and Texas are the latest states where Republicans are pushing ballot initiatives targeting noncitizen voting, which is rare.

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3 days ago

1 dead, another injured during wrong-way crash on Katy Freeway

Read full article: 1 dead, another injured during wrong-way crash on Katy Freeway

Drivers, be aware!

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3 days ago

The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

Read full article: The federal shutdown will halt November SNAP benefits. Here’s what you need to know.

In Texas, 3.5 million Texans — including 1.7 million children — rely on SNAP, also referred to as food stamps, each month.

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3 days ago

Man dies after being shot in parking lot of Missouri City Walmart

Read full article: Man dies after being shot in parking lot of Missouri City Walmart

Officers arrived and found the man, who had been shot and was unresponsive.

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3 days ago

Eason takes over in first half as Rockets topple Nets 137-109 in first win of KD era

Read full article: Eason takes over in first half as Rockets topple Nets 137-109 in first win of KD era

Rockets take down Nets, 137-109.

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3 days ago

Rent too expensive? Co-living is becoming a popular money-saving option for many Houstonians

Read full article: Rent too expensive? Co-living is becoming a popular money-saving option for many Houstonians

With Houston's rents averaging $1,900, co-living is emerging as a game-changer for many people.

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3 days ago

KPRC 2 partners with Houston Food Bank to help families impacted by SNAP cuts. Here’s how you can help

Read full article: KPRC 2 partners with Houston Food Bank to help families impacted by SNAP cuts. Here’s how you can help

Help feed Houston families impacted by the federal government shutdown

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Galveston Police looking for man who allegedly tried to kidnap 13-year-old girl walking to school

Read full article: Galveston Police looking for man who allegedly tried to kidnap 13-year-old girl walking to school

The Galveston Police Department is looking for a suspect they say tried to kidnap a 13-year-old girl while she was walking to school Monday morning.

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TABC says no evidence of controlled substances found in liquor tested after patrons fall ill at Cypress bar

Read full article: TABC says no evidence of controlled substances found in liquor tested after patrons fall ill at Cypress bar

TABC says they were notified on Oct. 7 about an incident which occurred at Bedrock Tavern located on Grant Road. Two patrons were reportedly hospitalized after consuming shots of Jameson whiskey at the bar two days earlier on Oct. 5.

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Federal appeals court will reconsider West Texas A&M drag show ban

Read full article: Federal appeals court will reconsider West Texas A&M drag show ban

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday tossed a three-judge panel's earlier ruling that found the ban violated students' free speech rights. The court's 17 judges will rehear the case.

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3 days ago

North Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline won’t run for reelection

Read full article: North Texas Rep. Nate Schatzline won’t run for reelection

Schatzline, who represents Fort Worth, is one the most conservative members of the Legislature’s lower chamber.

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3 days ago

Tapping Into Tradition: Galveston’s Island Oktoberfest Celebrates 43 Years of Fun

Read full article: Tapping Into Tradition: Galveston’s Island Oktoberfest Celebrates 43 Years of Fun

The sights, sounds, and tastes make Island Oktoberfest one of Galveston's most anticipated fall traditions.

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3 days ago

Toxicology reports confirm NyQuil, alcohol was used in alleged plot by Liberty County mother to kill children, self

Read full article: Toxicology reports confirm NyQuil, alcohol was used in alleged plot by Liberty County mother to kill children, self

The Liberty County mother who was accused of attempting to drown her three children after giving them NyQuil has been handed a bond of $3 million.

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Man shot by Houston police officer near NRG Park

Read full article: Man shot by Houston police officer near NRG Park

The suspect's condition is unknown.

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3 days ago

Old AC units still repairable despite new regulations, experts say

Read full article: Old AC units still repairable despite new regulations, experts say

Some air conditioning repair companies are telling homeowners they must replace their entire HVAC systems due to new refrigerant regulations, but industry experts say that’s not the case.

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Texans could lose SNAP benefits if Congress fails to reach a deal by tomorrow

Read full article: Texans could lose SNAP benefits if Congress fails to reach a deal by tomorrow

Nearly 900,000 people in the Houston area rely on SNAP benefits to buy groceries, but those payments could stop in November if Congress doesn’t reach a deal to fund the government by tomorrow.

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Video shows dramatic rescue of baby pinned under overturned car in Texas

Read full article: Video shows dramatic rescue of baby pinned under overturned car in Texas

Authorities in Texas say a baby is expected to make a full recovery after it was pulled from under a vehicle that had flipped during a crash.

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Dallas pediatrician sued over providing hormone treatments to teens surrenders medical license

Read full article: Dallas pediatrician sued over providing hormone treatments to teens surrenders medical license

After Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sued last year, Dr. May Lau said she is moving to Oregon and doesn't need a Texas license anymore.

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13-year-old girl hospitalized after being stabbed by 12-year-old brother at N. Harris County apartment complex

Read full article: 13-year-old girl hospitalized after being stabbed by 12-year-old brother at N. Harris County apartment complex

Authorities are looking for a 12-year-old boy after they say he stabbed his 13-year-old sister Friday evening.

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‘It’s a takeover’: Residents in Fulshear neighborhood say rats are invading their community

Read full article: ‘It’s a takeover’: Residents in Fulshear neighborhood say rats are invading their community

With Halloween right around the corner, some families in the Jordan Ranch subdivision say their real-life nightmare has already begun and it’s not ghosts or goblins. It’s rats.

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The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her

Read full article: The CEO of the Alamo's historic site has resigned after a top Texas Republican criticized her

The CEO of the nonprofit managing the Alamo has resigned after a powerful Republican state official criticized her and suggested she has views that are not compatible with the Texas shrine's history.

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Texas higher education enrollment reaches all-time high

Read full article: Texas higher education enrollment reaches all-time high

Student enrollment at Texas colleges topped 1.6 million as of fall 2025, according to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.

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AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama edges South Carolina, Longhorns escape in OT, LSU could fall

Read full article: AP Top 25 poll preview: Alabama edges South Carolina, Longhorns escape in OT, LSU could fall

Week 9 of college football has mainly seen the expected outcomes.

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What you need to know about Texas’ takeover of Fort Worth ISD

Read full article: What you need to know about Texas’ takeover of Fort Worth ISD

A takeover is meant to correct the course of struggling school districts. But it can become a fraught process since the district’s elected school board loses its decision-making power.

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Matagorda County leaders say they can’t expand food assistance without federal help amid SNAP shutdown threat

Read full article: Matagorda County leaders say they can’t expand food assistance without federal help amid SNAP shutdown threat

The Matagorda County Judge said the county’s budget doesn’t allow for “large-scale assistance” efforts

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Former Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins appointed to Texas Supreme Court

Read full article: Former Texas Solicitor General Kyle Hawkins appointed to Texas Supreme Court

Hawkins spent two years as Texas’ top appellate attorney, but resigned soon after not signing onto Attorney General Ken Paxton’s 2020 election challenge.

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Liberty County mother handed felony charges after hospital release, accused of attempting to drown 3 children in pond

Read full article: Liberty County mother handed felony charges after hospital release, accused of attempting to drown 3 children in pond

The mother who was accused of attempting to drown her three children after giving them NyQuil is now facing felony charges nearly a month later.

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A killer dinner awaits: Juliet Steakhouse hosts Halloween murder mystery night

Read full article: A killer dinner awaits: Juliet Steakhouse hosts Halloween murder mystery night

Halloween night just got a bit spookier 🕵️

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TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 dead, 2 hospitalized after 5-vehicle crash on I-10 East at Waco Street

Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 1 dead, 2 hospitalized after 5-vehicle crash on I-10 East at Waco Street

Drivers, be aware!

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Man’s body found partially on fire and hanging from I-610 underpass near Kirkpatrick Blvd

Read full article: Man’s body found partially on fire and hanging from I-610 underpass near Kirkpatrick Blvd

Police said the man's body was found near a known homeless encampment.

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Indigenous Peoples Day post revives debate over how the Alamo’s history should be told

Read full article: Indigenous Peoples Day post revives debate over how the Alamo’s history should be told

The post from the official Alamo account was condemned by Republican Land Commissioner Dawn Buckingham, who said “woke has no place at the Alamo.”

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Police officer, 2 children flown to hospital by helicopter after crash in Baytown

Read full article: Police officer, 2 children flown to hospital by helicopter after crash in Baytown

The crash happened around 7:10 p.m. at the intersection of West Baker Road and Country Club Drive.

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Waller County food pantry expects possibly twice as many people seeking help if SNAP benefits paused

Read full article: Waller County food pantry expects possibly twice as many people seeking help if SNAP benefits paused

Thousands of Texas families could soon lose access to the food assistance they depend on. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the federal agency that funds the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), says there is not enough money to pay for full November benefits if the government shutdown continues past the end of October.

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3 people, including 3-year-old, found dead in murder-suicide at Conroe home

Read full article: 3 people, including 3-year-old, found dead in murder-suicide at Conroe home

An investigation is underway after two adults and a child were all found dead Thursday afternoon inside a home in Montgomery County.

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Statue of Union Spreads Message of Peace and Connection in Sugar Land

Read full article: Statue of Union Spreads Message of Peace and Connection in Sugar Land

The Statue of Union stands as a new landmark with an old lesson that peace, kindness, and understanding are what truly connect us.

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Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board

Read full article: Texas Education Agency takes over Fort Worth ISD, replacing its elected school board

The North Texas district is the 11th since 2000 to be taken over by the state and the second largest after Houston ISD.

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League City family honors daughter killed in domestic violence incident by helping others in her name

Read full article: League City family honors daughter killed in domestic violence incident by helping others in her name

The woman's parents have since created the Savannah Memorial Foundation, which hosts an annual 5K run and walk to raise money for Bay Area Turning Point

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Hundreds of seniors in Harris and Galveston counties could lose Meals on Wheels service due to funding cuts

Read full article: Hundreds of seniors in Harris and Galveston counties could lose Meals on Wheels service due to funding cuts

The cuts could impact as many as 300 seniors in Harris and Galveston counties

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Suspect possibly escapes after chase ends with stolen car crashing into lake in Waller County

Read full article: Suspect possibly escapes after chase ends with stolen car crashing into lake in Waller County

The chase ended when the suspect's vehicle hit road spikes and veered off 290 into a lake near James Muse Parkway.

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78-year-old man accused of shooting his stepson to death during fight in northeast Harris County

Read full article: 78-year-old man accused of shooting his stepson to death during fight in northeast Harris County

Deputies say a 78-year-old man shot and killed his wife’s son after the son tried to break up a fight between the couple.

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Harris County Clerk urges voters to do their homework, cast ballots early

Read full article: Harris County Clerk urges voters to do their homework, cast ballots early

Harris County Clerk Teneshia Hudspeth joined KPRC 2 News at 8 a.m. on the KPRC 2+ livestream Thursday to answer all of your election questions.

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2 children dead, mother and grandfather injured after large apartment fire in Greenspoint

Read full article: 2 children dead, mother and grandfather injured after large apartment fire in Greenspoint

Firefighters say the grandfather sustained serious burn injuries when he went back inside the apartment to try and save the two children.

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Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.

Read full article: Texas Republicans are redefining higher ed. It’s creating confusion about free speech on campuses.

Some students and professors say recent changes and scandals chill speech at universities. Others argue that conservative opinions can now be shared more freely.

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After 8 years, Hurricane Harvey victims move into brand new homes

Read full article: After 8 years, Hurricane Harvey victims move into brand new homes

Jacqueline Williams stood in disbelief at the entrance of her new home in Houston’s Sharpstown neighborhood, tears welling in her eyes.

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Houston and surrounding areas respond as SNAP benefits possibly come to an end amid government shutdown

Read full article: Houston and surrounding areas respond as SNAP benefits possibly come to an end amid government shutdown

The State of Texas Health and Human Services tell KPRC, SNAP benefits may not come in November if the government shutdown doesn’t end by Monday.

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SNAP Program Threatened: 900,000 Houston-Area Lives Impacted

Read full article: SNAP Program Threatened: 900,000 Houston-Area Lives Impacted

SNAP benefits are at risk for hundreds of thousands in the Houston area as the government shutdown continues, leaving many families uncertain about how they’ll put food on the table.

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11-year-old boy reported missing in Fort Bend County has been found safe

Read full article: 11-year-old boy reported missing in Fort Bend County has been found safe

An active search is underway for an 11-year-old boy who went missing early Wednesday morning in Fort Bend County, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.

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Commanders' Jayden Daniels out with injury and Marcus Mariota to start vs. Chiefs, AP source says

Read full article: Commanders' Jayden Daniels out with injury and Marcus Mariota to start vs. Chiefs, AP source says

Quarterback Jayden Daniels will miss the Washington Commanders’ game at the Kansas City Chiefs because of an injured right hamstring and Marcus Mariota will start in his place.

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Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense

Read full article: Trump taps Texas Sen. Brian Birdwell for assistant secretary of defense

The U.S. Senate must confirm the appointment. The Granbury Republican previously announced he would not seek another Texas Senate term.

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Vote on $16 Million East Downtown Homeless Shelter delayed by Houston City Council

Read full article: Vote on $16 Million East Downtown Homeless Shelter delayed by Houston City Council

The council meeting is scheduled to begin at 9 a.m.

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How long can a landlord hold a security deposit? What all renters should know

Read full article: How long can a landlord hold a security deposit? What all renters should know

A Houston renter wrote to ‘2 Helps You’ saying she’s been waiting for months for her security deposit. Investigator Amy Davis started asking questions and that led to 25+ people getting deposit refunds.

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2 women fatally hit by vehicle while fighting in the middle of the street in SE Houston

Read full article: 2 women fatally hit by vehicle while fighting in the middle of the street in SE Houston

Officers said the two women, who are well-known in the area, were fighting, which spread to the middle of the road and were rolling around on the ground when they were hit.

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How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redraw

Read full article: How two Texas redistricting cases, 37 years apart, set the stage for the latest congressional redraw

The 5th Circuit last year overturned its previous ruling that allowed racial groups to band together to challenge voting maps, laying the groundwork for Texas’ mid-decade redistricting.

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Residents of League City neighborhood along I-45 describe sleepless nights, noisy days as they wait for sound wall

Read full article: Residents of League City neighborhood along I-45 describe sleepless nights, noisy days as they wait for sound wall

“There’s nothing we can do out there,” Penny Dougherty said. “We have a pool that we rarely use. The kids don’t want to go out here — it’s too noisy.”

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Children hit by car near Katy elementary school sparks demand for safety changes

Read full article: Children hit by car near Katy elementary school sparks demand for safety changes

Parents in the Elyson community say they have been warning for months that something like this would happen. Two children riding their bikes to McElwain Elementary were hit by a car at a crosswalk many families use every morning.

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3 Houston-area residents killed in small plane crash in Lafayette Parish

Read full article: 3 Houston-area residents killed in small plane crash in Lafayette Parish

Three Houston-area residents have been killed Tuesday in a small plane crash in Lafayette Parish, according to the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office.

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Plan to pump billions of gallons of water from East Texas appears on hold

Read full article: Plan to pump billions of gallons of water from East Texas appears on hold

An East Texas farm sued the local groundwater conservation district that has authority over the aquifer that would be pumped. As part of a settlement, the district has voided its original permits.

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Man killed after forklift overturns on him at NW Harris County business

Read full article: Man killed after forklift overturns on him at NW Harris County business

A man is dead after authorities say a forklift overturned on him, killing him.

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TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primary

Read full article: TribCast: The Hunt is on in the GOP Senate primary

Matthew and Eleanor are joined by Tribune D.C. reporter Gabby Birenbaum and radio host Chad Hasty to unpack the three candidates vying to be the Republican nominee for Senate in 2026.

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Protestors use chalk, paint to cover sidewalks with rainbows after crosswalk removed in Montrose

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Several rainbows and messages were displayed on the sidewalk where the crosswalk was removed in Montrose.

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11-year-old hospitalized after being hit by vehicle in north Harris County

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Deputies said the child was transported to the hospital and is expected to survive.

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Multiple people rescued from large fire at apartment complex in Fifth Ward

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The cause of the fire is still unclear.

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