The newly released, handwritten statements by two men who saw Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s shooting say he never threatened ICE agents.
Democrat James Talarico has outraised Paxton in funds 3-to-1. Will John Cornyn supporters make the difference?
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....
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!"...
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......
Episode: 3390 Geraldine Watson & The Big Thicket National Preserve. Today, Geraldine Watson & The Big Thicket National Preserve.
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....
Gilley, 39, faces a capital murder charge in Harris County after allegedly killing his pregnant wife inside their Heights home in 2024.
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.
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....
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....
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....
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.
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....
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....
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.
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......
Harris County Public Health says that as of July 15 this year, there have been 34 Cyclospora cases reported.
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......
Attorneys say the federal agencies are using children as “bait” to detain sponsors, leaving kids waiting in shelters for months.
The preliminary hearing in Los Angeles is expected to last about four days and will look much like an abbreviated trial.
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....
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....
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 —....
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....
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....
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....
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......
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......
Residents say all they've gotten from Precinct 4 Commissioner Lesley Briones' office is lip service.
The Kinder Institute report shares that more than 75,000 eviction filings were made across the county in 2025 alone.
Ahead of the new school year, some constables and the city of Fulshear are taking a closer look at e-scooters and e-motorcycles.
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....
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....
Three men were arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Harris County last week, officials said.
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....
Harris County authorities have made an arrest following a deadly apartment fire that occurred early Monday morning.
The Houston Police Department recently released its first mandatory report on coordination with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Houston Public Media obtained additional documents shedding light on the stories behind the data....
The Harris County Pct. 4 Constable’s Office is asking the public for help identifying a suspect wanted in connection to an indecent exposure investigation.The constable’s office says the incidents happened at an apartment complex located in the 13000 block of Windfern Road.Pilot....
The storms killed at least two people and prompted disaster declarations covering dozens of counties.
Most polling shows Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, in a statistical dead heat against his Republican rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton....
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.
Alim Garipov, an 18-year-old Bellaire High School student from Russia who is described as a standout student and athlete, was detained Friday by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement....
Today: We discuss plans to build a series of border walls across the Big Bend region of West Texas, receive an update on the cyclosporiasis cases in Houston, learn about the mission of Conscious Consumer Collective, and more....
The Court of Appeal in Turin, Italy, has for now blocked the U.S. government’s request to extradite Harris County capital murder suspect Lee Gilley over concerns about the death penalty, according to Italian court records obtained by KPRC 2 News.RELATED: Lee Gilley asks Italian.....
The body of Edward Hall, who was reported missing Sunday, was recovered early Monday near his Houston-area home.
Big and small dogs alike battled one to two foot surf conditions at the 13th annual Ohana Surf Dog Competition in Galveston.
Tropical Storm Bertha is expected to be downgraded as it reaches the Texas coast, according to the National Weather Service.
Hannah Rapp, 26, was riding with another person Saturday morning when she was hit, according to the Brazos County Sheriff’s Office, which says a 31-year-old man was arrested and charged with manslaughter....
For years, the state has been the leading exporter of semiconductor chips. After the Legislature invested more than $1.5 billion into incentives since 2023, the industry has been booming....
College borrowers in default have ballooned to a national record 9.2 million – up by 4.2 million since April 2025. In Texas, 878,000 are in default, the most of any state....
One person is dead after a multi-alarm fire broke out at an Harris County apartment complex early Monday morning.
Warmer air holds more water. When that air encounters the right weather conditions, bigger storms emerge.
On Monday's show: We get an update on several stories in Fort Bend County, including how drama over the leadership of the county might affect the tax rate there and how developers are facing hurdles in their attempt to purchase land adjacent to the Sugar Land 95 burial site....
A man has been arrested, accused of starting a fire at a Spring area apartment complex that left one person dead and several others injured Monday morning, according to officials.The fire broke out around 1:30 a.m. at an apartment complex in the 4600 block of Cypresswood Drive,.....
Episode: 3388 Let us see how much Omar Khayyam accomplished, beyond his having inspired poet Edward FitzGerald. Today, Omar Khayyam.
A man died trapped inside a burning home while two people were able to escape the house with smoke inhalation injuries, officials said.
Protesters gathered at Ervan Chew Park Sunday afternoon, calling for transparency and accountability for the killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, who was shot by Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agents. Ronaldo, Salgado Araujo’s son, said the family laid their father to rest......
Argentina ultimately fell to Spain 1-0.
Officials say a 19-year-old shot the victims and drove off, but another person followed him while giving details to 911.
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