Southeast Asia’s top diplomats will express alarm over renewed hostilities in the Middle East and call for the full reopening of the Strait of Hormuz when they gather in the Philippine capital Tuesday for talks with Western and Asian counterparts. Iran and some of the world’s most intractable con...
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A Spring Branch homeowner repeated flooding events in recent years have left him living in constant fear every time heavy rain moves into the Houston area. Standing along a drainage ditch in the 2200 block of Bauer Drive, Paul Braddock points to what he says is the source of the problem. Accordin...
The Houston area and its neighboring counties continue to monitor cyclospora cases as the FDA pulls back on part of its investigation into a multi-state outbreak linked to shredded iceberg lettuce. The agency says a Taylor Fresh Foods sample that initially tested positive turned out to be a false...
A routine traffic stop over a turn signal and dim license plate lights ended with a Montgomery County woman being arrested. Now, an unredacted sheriff’s office policy obtained by KPRC 2 is raising new questions about whether the deputy followed required procedures. 40-year-old Elizabeth Kim was a...
Temperatures are going to cook up into triple digit territory ahead of a chance for tropical downpours late this week.
Liberty County officials said the inmate, identified as 31-year-old Yorlan Reyes, escaped custody while being treated at an emergency room in Kingwood.
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Singer and actress Christina Wells first burst onto the national stage nearly a decade ago when she showcased her larger-than-life voice on America’s Got Talent. Since then, the Houston-based mom and grandma has appeared in dozens of productions in the Houston area, including her critically accla...
Federal health officials have been investigating five different clusters of cyclosporiasis cases since the start of parasite season in May, the FDA said on Monday.
Five people died after entering an Ohio river to rescue a swimmer who was struggling in the water.
Road deaths are declining in the U.S. and worldwide, but lower-income countries aren't experiencing much of the improvement, according to a study published Monday. Global rates of road injuries and deaths each fell more than 30% between 1990 and 2023, according to the study published in Lancet Pu...
Three men were arrested following a motorcycle pursuit in Harris County last week, officials said.
Fulshear fire officials shared an image of the yellow aircraft on a house on Monday. DPS officials said the pilot was taken to the hospital for minor injuries.
Ahead of the new school year, some constables and the city of Fulshear are taking a closer look at e-scooters and e-motorcycles.
Alaska wants to seize a bush pilot's Cessna after a passenger on a flight to a dry community was caught with a six-pack of beer.
The Kinder Institute report shares that more than 75,000 eviction filings were made across the county in 2025 alone.
A new price comparison of 15 grocery store staples found that this retailer had the cheapest overall basket, beating Walmart, Aldi and Albertsons.
Tonight’s Forecast: Tonight will stay warm, muggy and buggy, with mostly clear skies and temperatures only falling into the upper 70s to lower 80s. Winds will remain light, so it will still feel sticky through the overnight hours. Tuesday’s Forecast: Tuesday will be dangerously hot, with mostly s...
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 Trump administration is slapping an additional 50% tariffs on certain Canadian goods imported into the U.S.
A 20-year-old woman was charged with intoxicated manslaughter after a deadly crash on the Southwest Freeway, the Houston Police Department said.
Summer grilling doesn’t have to be intimidating, and Katherine Salom is on a mission to prove it. The Houston native and creator behind Girl Gone Grilling has built a social media following of more than one million across platforms by sharing approachable recipes, practical grilling tips and show...
After declining for weeks, gas prices are rising again.
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.
President Donald Trump on Monday imposed 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods, declaring that Canada has unfairly discriminated against American autos, alcohol and dairy products. The move could unleash a new wave of economic chaos , with risks of higher inflation and further fraying of relations b...
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.
Southeast Texas is facing a heightened threat of tropical weather later this week, as a developing system in the northeastern Gulf is projected to march toward the Texas coast.
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday. Quinn Brown had been eyeing a massive bin of clothes at a Goodwill store outside Portland in January when he saw someone tos...
A man with a history of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement activity set off an "incendiary device" outside a federal building in Manhattan, officials said.
The agency charged with managing the Texas power grid said it is preparing for both high heat and a possible tropical storm to put pressure on the system this week.
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 injured after s...
Federal authorities have released new details and audio from a dramatic hostage standoff involving the alleged kidnapping of two U.S. Forest Service employees near Gumboot Lake in the Shasta-Trinity National Forest.
The storms killed at least two people and prompted disaster declarations covering dozens of counties.
"King of the Hill" embodies humor and heart in season 15. All episodes are streaming now on Hulu and Hulu on Disney+.
Most polling shows Talarico, the Democratic nominee for Senate, in a statistical dead heat against his Republican rival, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.
Any extradition of Andrew and Tristan Tate from the U.S. to the United Kingdom would ultimately rest with the State Department, but only after a judge determines whether the request complies with the law and a treaty between the countries. The U.S. has agreed since 2020 to send more than 20 peopl...
Researchers show that the costs of going over the posted speed limits do not appear to outweigh the time saved by speeding.
A heat advisory has been issued for Houston and several Southeast Texas counties on Tuesday. Here's what it means and why you should take precautions.
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.
Hundreds of homes and businesses were damaged by last week's floods in the Texas Hill Country, and while recovery is underway, dangerous conditions remain across Central Texas as floodwaters continue moving downstream.
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