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Heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon led to street flooding across parts of north Houston, stranding several vehicles as water covered roadways near the North Freeway feeder road and West Mount Houston
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Heavy rainfall on Monday afternoon led to street flooding across parts of north Houston, stranding several vehicles as water covered roadways near the North Freeway feeder road and West Mount Houston Road.
Flooding impacted many parts of the Greater Houston area on Monday and emergency officials are warning residents the threat is not over.KPRC 2 News reporter Corley Peel spoke with Harris County emergency management officials and was live downtown near Interstate 45 North and...
Texas Governor Greg Abbott announced Monday that he has issued a disaster declaration for 101 Texas counties as severe storms continue to threaten the state. Harris County is among the counties on the list.RELATED: First tropical storm of 2026 may form in the Gulf this week and...
A celebration of the New York Knicks' NBA championship turned tragic when police officers responding to a call about a screaming woman shot and killed the family dog.
Texas energy experts say it could take time for fuel costs to come down
HCSO detectives said a party was underway when a large fight broke out among several individuals, including the man killed and the shooter.
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City Controller Chris Hollins called for Mayor John Whitmire to suspend his senior adviser Chris Brown, but the mayor is defending him. The probe came after the Houston Chronicle reported Brown swiped into city facilities on only 13 out of nearly 600 workdays.
Today: We discuss the possible loss of hundreds of millions of dollars in federal Hurricane Harvey recovery funding, receive a recap of the 2026 Texas Republican Convention, preview Houston Broadway Theatre’s production of “The Hunchback of Notre Dame,” and more.
Heavy rain triggered water rescues, flooded roads as forecasters warned several days of rain could bring a prolonged flooding threat through the week.
Heavy rainfall is causing local street flooding in areas around Houston on Monday. See a list of reported high water locations.
Between Monday and Thursday, total rainfall amounts of 4-7 inches are projected by the National Weather Service. Isolated areas may see 10 or more inches of rain.
A Galveston City Council hearing on the proposed Discovery Sands development was delayed until the end of June after residents raised concerns about Galveston city council members taking up the item before runoffs elections were decided.
By the time Justin Gaethje pummeled his bloodied foe to a pulp and celebrated a championship win with a backflip off the top of the wire-mesh cage, then shook hands with President Donald Trump — and even fist-bumped Melania — this much about his company's future was clear to the...
The Carolina Hurricanes are waking up as Stanley Cup champions for the first time since 2006, after a 3-0 shutout in Game 6 over the Vegas Golden Knights, sealing a dominant 16-3 postseason run to return the Cup to Carolina.
As part of their sustainable plans, the Houston World Cup host committee and other organizations developed the “Green Corridor,” a 14-mile loop from East Downtown to NRG Stadium. Transportation advocates are divided on its success.
Abbott pledged to spend at least $25 million to flip Harris County from blue to red. His legislative priorities include restricting further growth in property taxes and closing the state’s primary system.
There is an 80% chance of rain in the city on Monday, according to the National Weather Service, which says rainfall totals up to 1 inch are possible.
A $100,000 donation from Las Vegas Sands will help a nonprofit address treatment needs in Texas, where a state law set up a “compulsive gambling program” that is no longer funded.
The deal is a major breakthrough in the conflict that set the Middle East aflame and shook the global economy. However, it did not resolve critical issues set aside for further negotiations.
The latest confirmed infestation was found in a sheep in Sutton County, adding to concerns that the flesh-eating parasite is spreading beyond South Texas.
On Monday's show: We get an update on stormy weather coming through the region and how it's affecting FIFA World Cup festivities so far. And, ahead of Juneteenth, we reflect on how Black communities have commemorated freedom, preserved their history, and fought for full...
Episode: 1589 Pluto: We finally reach the outer fringe of the Solar System. Today, we discover Pluto.
The inaugural Houston match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup came amid a flood watch. The stadium’s retractable roof was closed for Germany's 7-1 win against Curaçao, but many fans were drenched on the way in.
Some chaos ensued overnight in the wake of the New York Knicks championship, including a school bus that was set on fire.
A man was killed early Sunday after a large fight broke out at a party in Katy, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies were dispatched about 12:15 a.m. to a reported fight disturbance in the 24600 block of Sandal Springs.While the caller was still on the line...
Episode: 1588 The Nieuport 17, early harbinger of the finished WW-I fighter. Today, a case history of technological change.
The New York Knicks secured their first NBA championship since 1973 by defeating the San Antonio Spurs 94-90 in Game 5, powered by a 32-point performance and a late fourth-quarter comeback led by Jalen Brunson.
According to the HCSO, a two-year-old child died, and a mother and an 8-month-old were taken to the hospital after a crash in northwest Harris County.
The Harris County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a 2-year-old died in the crash that happened earlier Saturday afternoon in the Hockley area.In a post on X, Sheriff Ed Gonzalez stated a U-Haul’s driver may have fallen asleep and crossed into the path of the Jeep with...
A joint Gulf Coast Violent Offenders Task Force operation in north Harris County ended with one suspect in custody and another dead, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said the task force was attempting to apprehend two 100 block of West...
Court records filed in Harris County show Cleveland Cavaliers player and former Houston Rockets star James Harden was arrested early Saturday and charged with a misdemeanor count of Unlawful Carrying Weapons, after prosecutors allege he had a handgun in “plain view” inside his...
Court records confirm Harden was arrested in Harris County on an “Unlawful Carrying Weapons" charge.
Travel experts say Houstonians should plan ahead for crowds if traveling through the airports.
Episode: 1587 In which airplanes gradually learn to wage war. Today, we turn plowshares into swords.
A total of seven World Cup matches will be played in Houston, beginning with Sunday's game between Germany and Curaçao.
After 13 Investigates identified 10 cases involving fired HPD officer Ashley Gonzalez, the Harris County District Attorney's Office said it expects to issue notices to defendants.
Judge Lina Hidalgo says Harris County is exploring giving workers a new type of paid time off for mental health, adding that employees need days to "clear their mind."
One man is facing charges after authorities said he stole brisket and ribs from a Houston business, authorities said.
Abbott pledged to spend at least $25 million to flip Harris County from blue to red. His legislative priorities include restricting further growth in property taxes, closing the state’s primary system, banning Islamic religious law across the state, and regulating AI data center...
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