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The crashed happened around 11 a.m this morning on the Katy Freeway near SH-99Tropical Storm Bertha moves through Houston todayAccording to Fire Chief Deacon Tittel with Harris County ESD- 48, two people suffered minor injuries in the crash and were taken to a nearby hospital.......
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A woman and a man are charged with the murder of a 20-year-old woman, who deputies said was shot inside a vehicle in April.
safety
Authorities are investigating after what appears to be a homemade explosive device was discovered while serving a search warrant in southeast Houston.According to Precinct 1 Constable Alan Rosen, investigators were executing an Internet Crimes Against Children (ICAC) search......
events
Infected fleas can be carried by rats, opossums, cats and dogs. Experts say the disease is commonly found in stray cats, but domestic cats can carry it, too, which is why they recommend flea prevention in pets....
schools
Midland school trustees argue they have minimal control over local taxes and can’t properly serve students as a recapture system redistributes millions of the district’s revenue....
events
That includes more than 480,000 fans who attended the seven matches in Houston’s NRG Stadium, according to the city’s World Cup host committee. The majority of those ticket buyers came from outside Houston, and nearly half of them came from other countries....
business
Cities across Texas and the country are rethinking contracts with Flock Safety as concerns grow over how their cameras collect, store and share license plate data. While some communities are seeking stricter safeguards, some residents in Houston have taken more direct action by.....
News
These maps show that the redistricting battle President Trump initiated has so far had a particular impact on largely Black congressional districts in Republican-led states....
weather
On Thursday's show: We learn how the city is preparing to help residents for dangerously high heat over the next few days. And we find out whether the FIFA World Cup matches were a boost for hotels and renters....
News
Episode: 2622 Watson: A computer system that plays Jeopardy!. Today, Jeopardy!.
safety
A second person has been arrested in connection with a deadly shooting that occurred in April, officials said.
government
A Harris County woman accused of being part of an organized retail theft ring remained free despite repeatedly violating probation after a judge ended three probation cases with an "unsatisfactory termination" — a practice critics say is unique to Harris County and allows repeat....
safety
Major traffic backups for drivers on the southwest side of Houston after deputies say a vehicle fell from the HOV lane onto the Southwest Freeway on Wednesday, according to Lt. Terry Garza with the Harris County Sheriff's Office....
safety
IH-69 Southwest Freeway northbound at Beltway 8 West will be closed for several hours after a vehicle crash on Wednesday evening.
government
Residents say raw sewage has flooded yards, backed into homes and plagued their neighborhood for nearly two decades. Now, county officials are questioning how the system continued operating despite licensing concerns.RELATED: Sewage backups plague Crosby community; residents......
government
The immigration attorney representing two witnesses in the deadly ICE shooting on Canal Street is facing a legal battle of his own in Harris County.Hugo Balderas-Ibarra appeared in court Wednesday morning in connection with a felony charge of assault by impeding breathing or......
weather
The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a tropical storm warning for Chambers County as well as coastal portions of Brazoria and Galveston counties. The watch is in effect until 6 a.m. Friday and means tropical storm conditions are expected....
weather
Energy experts say a growth in solar power and other renewables will help the state avoid rolling blackouts during peak demand on the power grid.
News
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.
News
Today: Fort Bend County Commissioner Dexter McCoy discusses the county’s ongoing leadership fight, we learn about how Houstonians can preserve local bee populations, talk with Houston area food and travel content creator Shawn Singh, and more....
schools
A judge has ordered Matthew Atwater held without bond in the case involving an apartment fire that killed his brother and injured multiple other people at the Cypresswood Apartments.PREVIOUS: Man charged with felony murder, arson in Cypresswood apartment fire that killed......
schools
Harris County District Court Judge Hazel B. Jones set bond at a total of $800,000 Wednesday morning for the unlicensed Houston funeral home director accused of posing as the spouse of a dead man to steal his estate worth more than $2 million.PREVIOUS: Funeral home director......
government
The measles cases in members of the same family, who had not been vaccinated for the virus, mark the first reported cases in the Houston area this year....
News
The newly released, handwritten statements by two men who saw Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s shooting say he never threatened ICE agents.
News
Democrat James Talarico has outraised Paxton in funds 3-to-1. Will John Cornyn supporters make the difference?
News
MD Anderson is a global leader in cancer research, tapping hundreds of foreign-born scientists. Now Gov. Greg Abbott’s restrictions on H-1B visas may limit the talent pool....
business
On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest developments in politics in our weekly roundup, and we talk with comedian Dulcé Sloan of "Wait Wait…Don’t Tell Me!"...
safety
A driver is dead after crashing into a toll plaza along Beltway 8 overnight, according to Harris County Precinct 5 deputies.The crash happened just before midnight at the Central Plaza Tollway South near Tanner Road.Tropical Storm Bertha headed toward New Orleans, effects......
News
Episode: 3390 Geraldine Watson & The Big Thicket National Preserve. Today, Geraldine Watson & The Big Thicket National Preserve.
safety
Court records show that a Harris County Sheriff's Office deputy accused of breaking into his wife's home now has a burglary charge dismissed by a district attorney....
government
Gilley, 39, faces a capital murder charge in Harris County after allegedly killing his pregnant wife inside their Heights home in 2024.
government
In 2023, Elvio Mancebo was supposed to show up for his sentencing in Harris County; instead, he removed his GPS monitor and went on the run.
News
The order applies to one of the three passengers in the van Lorenzo Salgado Araujo was driving when he was fatally shot by ICE. Lawyers are seeking the men’s release from detention....
safety
The 38-year-old is accused of intentionally starting a fire at the Cypresswood Apartments, killing his brother and seriously injuring his mom and several others....
News
Immigration attorneys have expressed concerns the executive order could force health providers to determine the legal status of pregnant women before providing care, potentially endangering their lives and those of their unborn children....
News
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.
News
Yorlan Rafael Reyes, 31, escaped from the custody of a correctional officer while at HCA Houston Healthcare Kingwood early Saturday, July 18. He remained at large as of Tuesday....
traffic
Today: We discuss how Houston Humane Society is addressing the city’s stray animal crisis, discuss how human trafficking is affecting the Houston area, talk with a Houston native who’s appearing as a contestant on “Password,” and more....
weather
Cooling centers are open in Houston as the National Weather Service has issued an extreme heat warning from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Wednesday.
safety
The trial is underway for the man accused of causing the crash that killed a Harris County Precinct 5 deputy constable and her young daughter in 2024.On the second day of testimony, Harris County Precinct 5 Assistant Chief Deputy took the stand as prosecutors continued......
government
Harris County Public Health says that as of July 15 this year, there have been 34 Cyclospora cases reported.
safety
A Houston-area man is now officially charged with felony murder and arson after investigators say he set a massive fire at a local apartment complex that killed his own brother and injured 13 others, including a 3-year-old boy who was severely burned.Pilot injured after small......
safety
Attorneys say the federal agencies are using children as “bait” to detain sponsors, leaving kids waiting in shelters for months.
News
The preliminary hearing in Los Angeles is expected to last about four days and will look much like an abbreviated trial.
weather
Experts, officials and residents say the slower pace of the rainfall — over several days instead of hours — combined with new sirens and increased vigilance helped save lives this year....
News
The demands came in a letter spearheaded by Maine's Independent Sen. Angus King, signed by 38 Democratic senators and sent to the Department of Homeland Security, which oversees ICE....
safety
As electric scooters and bikes continue to grow in popularity, local leaders are considering new steps they say could improve safety for riders and the public.The Fulshear City Council is scheduled to discuss whether additional regulations — or even a prohibition on e-scooters —....
government
A murder suspect accused of killing his pregnant wife in Harris County remains in Italy after a court there temporarily paused his extradition to the United States over concerns about potential sentencing, according to his attorney....
weather
On Tuesday's show: We get the latest on Tropical Storm Bertha, which has formed in the Gulf, and how it might affect Greater Houston in the coming days....
business
Episode: 3389 In which Carlo Antonio Testore's violins and other stringed instruments show him to be a different kind of Luthier. Today, a luthier teaches us a lesson....
safety
Surveillance video obtained exclusively by KPRC 2 News Reporter Corley Peel, appears to show the man accused of intentionally setting an apartment building on fire, moments before it burst into flames, killing his own brother and injuring several others, including a 3-year-old......
Local
Authorities have charged a man with murder and arson after an apartment fire in Spring. The Harris County Sheriff's Office said one person was killed, and 13 others were hurt, including 3-year-old Atlas. His family says he suffered burns to 95% of his body and is expected to......
government
Residents say all they've gotten from Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones' office is lip service.
government
The Kinder Institute report shares that more than 75,000 eviction filings were made across the county in 2025 alone.
safety
Ahead of the new school year, some constables and the city of Fulshear are taking a closer look at e-scooters and e-motorcycles.
safety
The Harris County Sheriff's Office said the suspect set the fire intentionally after an argument with his family, with the fire leaving a family member dead and many others injured....
Local
Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman has asked Klein ISD, Tomball ISD, Spring ISD, Aldine ISD, Cypress-Fairbanks ISD and Humble ISD to adopt policies prohibiting unregistered electric motorcycles on school property....
safety
Three men were arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Harris County last week, officials said.
safety
Two U.S. Army soldiers killed in Jordan while defending against Iranian ballistic missile and drone attacks were identified on Monday — the first U.S. troop deaths from direct Iranian fire since the opening days of the war....
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Harris County authorities have made an arrest following a deadly apartment fire that occurred early Monday morning.
