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Bolivia approves $1.9 billion IMF deal, eliminates diesel subsidies

Bolivian lawmakers approved a $1.9 billion loan agreement with the International Monetary Fund on Friday, delivering the conservative government a key victory in its efforts to ease the country's deep economic crisis as unions threatened renewed protests . Just hours after Congre...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 19, 2026

parks

2-year-old dies after being found in swimming pool in Humble area

A 2-year-old child drowned at home in the Humble area Friday, according to deputies with Constable Mark Herman’s Office. Deputies responded to the home in the 19000 block of Pine Trace Court after the child was found in the swimming pool. Life Flight immediately responded to the ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

parks

Chicano Boulevard keeps lowrider culture alive in Houston's East End

Gleaming chrome, vibrant paint and the rhythmic bounce of hydraulics are more than just eye-catching — they are a living expression of identity and pride for the members of Chicano Boulevard, a lowrider group rooted in Houston’s East End neighborhood of Magnolia Park. Chicano Bou...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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Texas Supreme Court rules baby delivered by surrogate can leave Texas

The Texas Supreme Court has rejected a surrogate’s attempt to keep the child she delivered in Texas, clearing the way for the biological parents to take the medically fragile infant to California. On Thursday, the Texas Supreme Court denied the request by McKenna West, an Alaskan...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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Knife attack on Sikh trucker in Wyoming stirs fresh fears in community

The stabbing of a truck driver at a remote Wyoming rest stop had U.S. Sikhs on edge Friday amid rising anti-immigrant vitriol against the community and its truck drivers in particular. The Sikh victim was attacked from behind early Sunday while in a restroom at the Bitter Creek r...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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UN appoints US agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program

The United Nations announced the appointment Friday of U.S. agriculture official Luke Lindberg to head the World Food Program, the U.N. food agency that calls itself “the world’s frontline responder to hunger” in conflicts, crises and emergencies around the world. Lindberg, the s...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

safety

Woman in custody after man shot on Metro bus in southwest Houston

A woman was taken into custody Friday afternoon after a man was shot on a Houston Metro bus in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department. Investigators say the two were arguing and fighting over a gun when the man was shot in the hand. The shooting was reporte...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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Aaron Donald expects to play for Rams on Monday night against Giants

The smile on Aaron Donald's face said it all, well before he verbalized his expectation that he will play for the Los Angeles Rams in their home opener against the New York Giants on Monday night. “That is the plan,” Donald said Friday. ”I think that's all of our plan. We can hav...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

government

Can you offset the historic Harris County property tax rate hike? Here is a reality check

Property taxes remain a major concern for Harris County homeowners, with higher tax rates translating into higher tax bills for property owners following Thursday’s vote by Harris County Commissioner’s Court to increase the county’s tax rate. While homeowners cannot control the t...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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Before the crack: How one $33 hose could save Houston homeowners thousands

Houston homeowners, you water your plants — but did you know you should also be watering the foundation of your home? Joe Winter wants you to start. “It seems crazy, right? Water your foundation,” Winter said. “You water your plants, you water your garden, you water your trees, b...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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Breathtaking destinations for the fall travel season

Summer is almost officially over, and that means you can score some great deals on a getaway this fall. Whether you’re looking to enjoy the fall foliage in the Northeast, explore the wide open spaces of North Dakota, or even relax and recharge at a spa in the desert, travel exper...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

schools

Anonymous donors give $1.2 million to Houston Youth Symphony

HOUSTON — The Houston Youth Symphony has received two anonymous gifts totaling $1.2 million, providing significant new support for music education and youth development across the Greater Houston area. The gifts include a $1 million contribution dedicated to the organization’s lo...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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Brentford climbs to third in Premier League after sweeping Chelsea aside 3-0

Brentford climbed to third in the Premier League after a crushing 3-0 win over west London rival Chelsea on Friday. It was a puzzling display by Xabi Alonso's Chelsea side, which has now gone three league games without a win. Jaidon Anthony, Igor Thiago and Fabio Carvalho all sco...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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Woman convicted in homicide of Super Bowl reporter

A woman was convicted in the death of a Kansas City reporter who was found dead in his hotel room while in New Orleans to cover the Super Bowl in 2025....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - NewsSep 18, 2026

business

The wait is over! Houston hot spot Burger Bodega has landed in Katy

Burger Bodega, the Houston-born smashburger spot known for its crispy-edged burgers, chopped cheese sandwiches and bodega-inspired vibes, is opening its Katy location Saturday, September 19 at 11 a.m. The new restaurant is located at 21904 Franz Road, and marks the brand’s first ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

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‘The Music Man’ brings Broadway charm to the Hobby Center

Meredith Willson’s six-time Tony Award®-winning musical comedy The Music Man marches into Houston with laughter, heart and the kind of show-stopping tunes that have delighted theatergoers for nearly seven decades. From the rollicking fanfare of “Seventy-Six Trombones” to the tend...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

Local

16-year-old boy dies after being struck while crossing I-45 near Louetta

A 16-year-old boy died after he was struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross the North Freeway near Louetta Road, authorities said. The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said two teens tried to cross the freeway Friday afternoon near the 20400 block of Interstate 45. They made ...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

safety

Texas urges home insurers to offer discounts for storm-resistant upgrades

Following average home insurance rates surging 79% in Texas, state regulators are calling on insurance companies to give policyholders "meaningful" premium discounts when they protect their homes against severe storms and wildfires....

FOX 26 Houston (KRIV) - NewsSep 18, 2026

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Iran war’s cost grows to $43.6 billion in new US military estimate

The U.S. military's price tag for the Iran war has grown to $43.6 billion as of Sept. 3, according to a new estimate provided this week to lawmakers. The figure from U.S. Central Command, which oversees operations in the Middle East, offers the most up-to-date cost for the confli...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026

safety

Former top lawyer for RODEOHOUSTON avoids trial with guilty plea

The former general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has finally reached a resolution in his online solicitation of a minor case more than two years after being arrested by the Harris County Precinct 1 Constable’s Office. Jeffrey Downing, 48, pled guilty Thursday d...

KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)Sep 18, 2026