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Cleanup underway after Union Pacific rail car derails on eastern edge of Brookshire, officials say
Police said this is not a derailment, and crews are assessing the damage and clearing the area so drivers can continue.
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What is 'zombie filler'? Doctors use donor fat to restore volume
Fat from human organ donors is being processed and marketed as a new injectable option for aesthetic procedures.
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New mariachi group at HCC celebrates music and culture
Mariachi Águilas de Oro takes root! These students are laying the foundation for what they hope becomes a lasting part of Houston City College.
government
Texas and feds announce noncitizen voting charges against seven people
State officials also referred 117 people for investigation related to noncitizen voting, but confirmed nearly 600 other flagged voters are U.S. citizens....
business
Toss up: Flower Mound artist’s rice portraits last a split second, but captivate millions
With nearly 4 million followers on TikTok and over 2 million subscribers on YouTube, artist Alissa Teo has elevated this simple idea — throwing carefully arranged colored rice into the air to make shapes and images — into a full-blown business....
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How to watch KPRC 2+ and KPRC 2 News at 9 p.m.
KPRC 2+ is our free streaming channel, giving you another way to watch KPRC 2 News, weather, breaking news, Houston Life, ENOUGH and other local programming on your TV, phone, tablet or computer. Watch KPRC 2 News at 9 p.m. If you usually watch KPRC 2 News at 10 p.m., the newscas...
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'Looksmaxxing' among 1,400 new words added to Merriam-Webster's dictionary website
Merriam-Webster's dictionary has added 1,400 words, from “looksmaxxing" and “rickroll" to “cuffing season" and “Sunday scaries," capturing how language is evolving....
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US troops must prepare to fight around the moon, Trump's top military adviser says
American troops need to prepare for combat not only in Earth's orbit but around the moon, President Donald Trump’s top military adviser said Wednesday, looking ahead to a new frontier in warfare after the U.S. revealed for the first time that it has deployed weapons in space . Ge...
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Family claims abortion ban kept doctors from saving Texas woman
The family of a Texas woman is claiming doctors refused to provide a potentially life-saving abortion in response to the woman's worsening health issues, because of the state's total abortion ban....
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Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (September 16, 2026)
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.
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Ranking adult literacy rates across the Midwest
The U.S. is facing a growing literacy crisis and some states are faring better than others. Here are where the Midwest states rank for their literacy levels....
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How Magnolia Bakery Built a Banana Pudding Empire | Local to Legendary
NYC icon Magnolia Bakery is bringing its iconic baked goods worldwide.
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Fulshear police chief fired over alleged undisclosed relationship with subordinate
An investigation uncovered an exchange of money and communications between the police chief and a subordinate officer. The chief denied the allegations....
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Hello Houston (September 16, 2026)
Today: We discuss the latest on the U.S.-Canada trade war, discuss a new series about the disappearance of Houston native Austin Tice, and learn about the REELpoetry International Film Festival. Plus, this week’s “On the Marquee.”...
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Crocs has launched a new Disney and Pixar Cars Collection that fans will love
Celebrate 20 years of Disney and Pixar's "Cars" with this new limited-edition Crocs collaboration.
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Multiple suspected overdoses reported on Austin’s 6th Street, 5 people hospitalized
Austin police and emergency crews responded to a series of suspected overdoses early Wednesday morning in downtown Austin, with five people affected in an area around the 300 block of East 6th Street. Austin-Travis County EMS Capt. Stedman said multiple 911 calls began coming in ...
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House to adjourn early, stave off Hegseth impeachment vote
House Republicans had planned to remain in session until Thursday, but will now take their last votes Wednesday evening on a major White House priority....
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FDA recalls hand soap sold in 15 states due to risk of bacteria
The affected hand soap products were sold in various states, including California, Georgia, and Illinois, according to the Food and Drug Administration....
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5 missing women now linked to massive investigation at home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Eugene Horsch connected to case, officials say
5 missing women are now linked to a massive investigation at a home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Eugene Horsch is connected to the case, officials say....
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SH 36 at FM 1489 in Fort Bend County shut down due to heavy truck rollover
A major highway intersection in Fort Bend County is shut down after a heavy truck rollover crash. The crash happened at the intersection of SH 36 and FM 1489, between Rosenberg and Wallis. The intersection is completely closed as crews respond to the crash. Sky 2 Chopper captured...
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74-year-old man found dead after drone crashed in wooded area, Harris County sheriff says
HCSO said two men were operating a drone when it crashed in a wooded area. After finding it, one of them reportedly went back for a missing part but never returned....
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The body of the last victim of Hurricane Helene in Tennessee has been found, 2 years later
The remains of the final missing Tennessee victim from Hurricane Helene were found two years after the storm devastated Appalachian mountain towns with floods that wiped away whole communities. Nancy Tucker, 76, disappeared along with her husband, Jimmy Tucker, when flooding from...
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How a former gang member helped shape FX's 'The Drop: A Snowfall Saga' and give back to his city
FX's "The Drop: A Snowfall Saga" bridges the divides between Los Angeles fictional and real, past and present, with the help of Skipp Townsend.
business
Realtor helps people find secure housing through “Second Chance”
In a housing system built on second chances for some—and none for others—one woman in Houston is working to change the answer from “no” to “yes.” Her name is Jessica Speigner. And through her business, Second Chance, she is helping people others had turned away find stability, di...
schools
Parent alleges son was sexually assaulted at Fort Bend ISD middle school
A parent alleges their son was sexually assaulted by another male student at Christa McAuliffe Middle School and is calling on Fort Bend ISD to provide protection and educational support while the matter remains under investigation. The parent, who we are calling “Sarah,” said it...
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House holds billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress over Epstein investigation
The House approved a resolution Wednesday holding billionaire Leon Black in contempt of Congress, referring the matter to the Department of Justice after he defied the Oversight Committee's subpoenas in its investigation into disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein . The action was s...
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What happened to Brownwood in Baytown? HGSD says subsidence sank the neighborhood before FEMA buyouts
There’s more to the Baytown Nature Center than what meets the eye. You can find evidence of the neighborhood that once existed there under the surface of the water that now dominates the landscape. From the 1930s to the 1980s the Brownwood subdivision was home to more than 400 fa...
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Houston man indicted for alleged Texas Medical Center kidnapping, stabbing
The suspect who was arrested back in May for allegedly attacking a woman inside a Texas Medical Center Garage has officially been indicted by a grand jury....
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Houston-area homes are sinking in places. Here’s how to spot foundation trouble before you buy
Decades of research shows many parts of the greater Houston area are literally sinking. Some of that is due to subsidence, which is sinking caused by the over extraction of groundwater. I talked with Shannon Araya and Maria Lee, both realtors with Keller Williams Premier, about t...
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Lamar CISD votes to move Tesla’s JETI application forward
Lamar CISD has approved its portion of an agreement for a state economic incentive as Tesla finalizes its site selection for a new manufacturing facility....
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Lindsay Clancy trial prompts Massachusetts push for better postpartum care
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey is speaking up about postpartum care following the high-profile case of Lindsay Clancy, who was on trial for the murder of her three children after saying she was in the throes of postpartum psychosis....
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Afghan man sentenced to 20-year prison term in case tied to 2021 suicide bombing at Kabul airport
An Islamic State group member was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at the Kabul airport five years ago during the American military's ch...
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Fed rate hike likely means more expensive credit cards and mortgages, but savers may rejoice
The Federal Reserve just raised the cost of money — bad news for borrowers, good news for savers. The Fed increased its benchmark interest rate Wednesday by a quarter-point, the first rate hike since the summer of 2023. The hike will likely make it even costlier to borrow for hom...
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The T. rex had a body temperature similar to our own, study finds
Using fossilized teeth, scientists have finally taken the T. rex's temperature — and it wasn't too different from our own. Researchers once thought that dinosaurs were sluggish, cold-blooded creatures. Later findings challenged that, suggesting that older dinosaurs were warm-bloo...
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Wall Street week ahead: housing market, unemployment updates
Wall Street will get a key update this week on the U.S. housing market, along with a regular weekly unemployment update. On Thursday, the U.S. will release its August report for sales of newly-built homes. It details the sale of brand-new homes and sales contracts for homes that ...
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Annie Dillard, Pulitzer-winning author of 'Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,' dies at 81
Annie Dillard, the Pulitzer-Prize winning author and essayist renowned for her poetic explorations of nature, love, spirituality and the art of writing in the “Pilgrim at Tinker Creek,” “The Maytrees” and numerous other works, has died. She was 81. Her literary agent, Rob McQuilk...
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Multiple SE Texas areas reporting water discoloration due to heavy rain from Tropical Storm Edouard
Several areas southeast of Houston are reporting water discoloration due to recent rain brought by Tropical Storm Edouard. Here's what to know.
safety
Alvin PD search for man they say was involved in an indecent exposure incident
The Alvin Police Department shared a release saying the incident happened on the morning of Sept. 10 in the 2300 block of Fairway Drive.
schools
Charlie Kirk's family signals intent to sue, alleging 'stunning failures' led to on-campus assassination
The family of Charlie Kirk alleges that a "series of stunning failures and reckless decisions" by Utah Valley University led to the conservative activist's assassination....
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Two sexual enhancement supplements sold at Walmart and Amazon recalled
Food and Drug Administration officials said the new recall affects X10 and biQ-FEL products after lab testing found that the supplements contained undeclared ingredients....
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Canada’s Carney and Britain’s Burnham take first meeting to Everton football match
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney met his new British counterpart, Andy Burnham , for the first time Wednesday at the home of the soccer club they both support — before watching Everton play together. Carney and Burnham held bilateral talks in a luxury suite overlooking the pit...
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Chris Brown tells Texas lawmaker to 'keep that award' after backlash
Chris Brown rejected a Texas recognition after Rep. Venton Jones apologized for honoring him at an Arlington concert.
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House approves sweeping Russia sanctions bill, sending it to Trump
The House on Wednesday passed a broad package of sanctions targeting Russian officials and key pillars of its economy as lawmakers look to deprive President Vladimir Putin of the financial resources needed to wage the war against Ukraine . The bill is named after the late Sen. Li...
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Joyful dressing and the trends that took over New York Fashion Week
Across the runways this New York Fashion Week , designers reimagined spring dressing by shaking up the season’s staples of florals and pastels, opting instead for more modern and irreverent trends. From legacy brands to emerging talents, designers including Tory Burch, Ralph Laur...
safety
Train blocking railroad crossings in Brookshire after rail car spills gravel
Several railroad crossings in Brookshire are blocked Wednesday after a damaged train car spilled gravel and damaged the tracks, officials said. The Waller County Office of Emergency Management was notified of the incident by the Brookshire Police Department. The damaged rail car ...
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Fencing goes up around the main Kennedy Center building after Trump-aligned board votes to close it
Fencing went up Wednesday around the main Kennedy Center building, a day after the Trump-aligned board voted to close most of the performing arts center for repairs. A Democratic congresswoman who is a trustee quickly sought an emergency court hearing to prevent what she called t...
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Lawsuit blames Texas abortion ban for San Antonio woman’s death
The family of a 37-year-old pregnant San Antonio woman who died of preeclampsia is claiming in a new lawsuit that the Texas’ abortion ban led to her death. The family of Tierra Walker, who died when she was 20 weeks pregnant, is suing Texas Attorney General and U.S. Senate hopefu...
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G20 Energy Summit wraps up in Houston with push for lower costs, regional power solutions
As the G20 Energy Abundance Ministerial Meeting concludes on Wednesday in Downtown Houston, international diplomats and federal energy officials are focusing their closing message squarely on consumer wallets....
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A detained US scholar’s wife asks Trump for help as Xi’s Washington visit nears
More than three months after Min Zin , a U.S. scholar of Myanmar politics, was detained in China, his wife made a direct plea on Wednesday to President Donald Trump, asking him to secure her husband’s freedom when meeting Chinese leader Xi Jinping next week. “Knowing the presiden...
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DOJ expands beef price investigation to eight major grocery retailers
The Department of Justice has expanded its investigation into rising beef prices to include eight major U.S. grocery retailers.
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Afghan man sentenced to 20-year prison term in case tied to suicide bombing at Kabul airport
An Islamic State group member was sentenced Wednesday to 20 years in prison for aiding the terrorist organization that took credit for a suicide bombing that killed 13 U.S. service members and about 160 Afghans at the Kabul airport five years ago during the American military’s ch...
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The ground beneath Southeast Texas is sinking: what every homeowner should know
Cracks in the walls. Doors that won’t close. Flooding that seems to get worse every year. For many Southeast Texas homeowners, those problems can feel unrelated. But experts say they can all be connected by a slow-moving process happening beneath the surface: land subsidence. Sub...
government
Senate takes first step to overhaul college sports system
Senate takes first step to advance legislation to drastically overhaul college sports system as we know it, passing a procedural vote for a full Senate vote, 74-24....
safety
Federal prosecutors charge 3 with stealing $12M in homelessness aid in Southern California
Three people were charged by federal authorities in Los Angeles on Wednesday with stealing $12 million in federal and state homelessness aid to pay for real estate, luxury trips and vintage vehicles. It was the second such arrest of people on federal fraud charges in Southern Cal...
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Brain-eating amoeba that killed NC teen linked to water feature tied to man-made creek at Durham mental health facility
A man-made creek at a Durham facility was the most likely source of exposure to the brain-eating amoeba that killed a 17-year-old boy, NCDHHS says
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AP exclusive: Change in human trafficking reporting alarms advocates for migrant children
The Trump administration has ordered caregivers for migrant children to stop reporting human trafficking concerns directly to the office created to help victims, a change that critics say could make some vulnerable minors easier to deport. The directive, in a Sept. 10 memo review...
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Hydra Fire tracker: Latest acreage, containment and map
The Hydra Fire in Texas is a wildfire that started in Bosque County on Monday, south of the town of Meridian.
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Houston police investigating shooting death of 87-year-old man in Woodland Heights home as homicide
An investigation is underway after a man was found dead inside a home in the Woodland Heights area on Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston Police Department....
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Body found in creek near southeast Houston apartments
A man was reportedly found face down in Plum Creek on Wednesday morning.
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Reporter, pilot and pedestrian ID'd as 3 killed in Los Angeles TV news helicopter crash
A TV news helicopter belonging to KNBC in Los Angeles crashed and burst into flames near the scene of a deadly bus collision on Tuesday evening, killing reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, and a pedestrian on the ground identified as Edy Gutierrez Mejia....