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Hello Houston (August 12, 2026)

Today: We discuss recent data on HPD’s cooperation with federal immigration agents, talk with Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, learn about Houston real estate expert Noel Collier’s new HGTV series, and much more....

Houston Public Media (NPR/PBS)Aug 12, 2026

Judge orders safety fixes at Palms at Rolling Creek after years of resident complaints

A judge has ordered the owners of a north Harris County apartment complex to take immediate action on serious safety concerns — following years of complaints from residents about neglect and dangerous living conditions. Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin’s Office sought the actio...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 12, 2026

Don Nelson, 2nd winningest coach in NBA history dies at 86

Don Nelson, the second winningest coach in NBA history, a five-time NBA champion as a player and a member of the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame, has died, it was announced Sunday. He was 86. In 31 seasons as an NBA head coach with the Milwaukee Bucks, Golden State Warr...

ABC13 Houston (KTRK)Aug 10, 2026

Man dies after collapsing inside Harris County processing center, officials say

A man in Harris County Jail custody died Wednesday after collapsing inside the Harris County Joint Processing Center, according to officials. Karlos Butler, 49, was pronounced dead at 4:11 p.m. Aug. 5, at St. Joseph Hospital, authorities said. Officials said Butler collapsed for ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Misdemeanor gun charge against James Harden dismissed by Texas judge

A misdemeanor gun charge against All-Star Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden in Texas has been dismissed after he completed an alternative resolution program allowing him to avoid a criminal record, court records show. Harris County Criminal Court Judge Alex Salgado in Housto...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Investigation underway after child found unresponsive at gas station in Spring

Authorities are investigating after a child under the age of 5 was found unresponsive Thursday night in Spring, prompting detectives to investigate the family’s home for possible foul play. According to the Harris County Precinct 4 Constable’s Office, the incident began around 8:...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 7, 2026

Former Harris County sheriff’s deputy charged with sexually assaulting 13-year-old

A former Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy is facing multiple felony charges after investigators accused him of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl he allegedly met through a dating app. According to court records, Nicholas Burbridge was charged with aggravated sexual assa...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 6, 2026

Houston immigration attorney rejects 18-year plea in assault case

A Houston immigration attorney facing a felony family violence charge rejected a plea offer that would have sent him to prison for 18 years. Hugo Balderas-Ibarra stood alongside his attorneys in a Harris County courtroom and formally rejected the state’s offer on Wednesday. The j...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 5, 2026

Man injured in shooting at Spring area Burger King

Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Deputies are investigating a shooting this afternoon on E Cypresswood Drive near the North Freeway. The injured man was transported to a local hospital. An adult male sustained a gunshot wound and has been transported to a local hospital for tre...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 2, 2026

Man hospitalized in critical condition after overnight shooting in west Harris County

Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputies were called to a reported shooting at an apartment complex in west Harris County, authorities said. The incident happened overnight at a complex in the 23400 block of Kingsland Boulevard. Investigators said an adult man was found with a gun...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Aug 2, 2026

KPRC 2 releases statement on matter involving a staff member

We want to disclose a matter this morning involving a staff member at KPRC. The Station is aware of reports alleging that news anchor Daniella Guzman received complimentary tickets to a concert and FIFA World Cup match from the Harris County Sports & Convention Corporation. We ta...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 29, 2026

Houston rapper NFL Cartel Bo identified as suspect in kidnapping case at Cypress home

Houston rapper Warren Brown, known as NFL Cartel Bo, is facing an aggravated kidnapping charge after a welfare check at a northwest Harris County home led deputies to evidence that a woman had been held captive and later escaped, court records and law-enforcement officials said. ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Jul 28, 2026