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  1. KPRC2

    News Mail thief leaves homeowners in NW Harris County subdivision frustrated

    Homeowners in a northwest Harris County neighborhood said they’re left frustrated after a thief broke into their mailboxes over the weekend. Suzanne Bathe is one of the dozens of homeowners living in the Crossroads Park subdivision that had her mail stolen from a mailbox pedestal Saturday. She...
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    News Doctors discuss kid’s back-to-school health concerns including monkeypox, polio, COVID outbreaks

    As this school year starts, the country continues to see contagious illnesses spread. So, what should you know as you send your children to school? MONKEYPOX Doctors from Texas Children’s Hospital say they are concerned about monkeypox, although it would be rare for kids to catch it. In...
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    News Final MS-13 member sentenced in deadly, gang-related, ambush shooting of 16-year-old, DA says

    The last suspected MS-13 gang member believed to have been involved in the ambush murder of a 16-year-old back in 2016 has been sentenced, documents state. According to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg’s office, Daniel Arturo Orellana, who was 20 at the time of the shooting, admitted to...
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    News More than 2 million infant swings, rockers recalled after baby dies

    More than 2 million infant swings and rockers from product-maker 4moms have been recalled after a death was reported, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission announced Monday. CPCS says about 2 million MamaRoo swings and 220,000 RockaRoo rockers have been placed on the recall list, plus...
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    News Lee College’s state-of-the-art expansion of nursing program offers integrated curriculum, doubles student capacity

    For 60 years, Lee College has trained students to become Registered Nurses (RN) and Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVN), and starting this fall, the nursing programs will offer a new, state-of-the-art learning experience that aligns with the demands and rigor of the most modern patient care...
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    News Jobs! Jobs! Jobs! District F to hold career fair with major employers in Alief on Saturday

    Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas will host her 2nd Annual District F Career Fair this Saturday, with more than 75 participating employers and resource groups scheduled to attend. The event will be held from 10 a.m. 2p.m. at the Alief ISD Center for Advanced Careers, located at 12160 Richmond...
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    News Ex-NFL star Aqib Talib’s brother turns self in after slaying

    The brother of retired NFL cornerback Aqib Talib turned himself in to authorities Monday after police identified him as the suspect in the shooting death of a coach at a youth football game in Texas. Police said that a murder warrant was issued for Yaqub Salik Talib, 39, in the fatal shooting...
  8. KPRC2

    News Security guard dragged by vehicle, tossed onto hood of car while rescuing teen who was abducted, raped at apartments, docs show

    Houston police are pleading for the community to come together and help get a suspect who, they said, savagely raped a 14-year-old girl, off the streets. The suspect, identified as Terrance Terrell Richard, is wanted for aggravated assault, kidnapping and sexual assault of a child. According...
  9. KPRC2

    News ‘People accused of violent crimes should not get any discounts’: Judge denies bail bond company’s request to block 10% minimum rule, officials say

    A Harris County judge has denied a bail bond company’s request to block the 10% minimum premium rule, which was passed by the Harris County Bail Bond Board, Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced Monday. This is the second court that has upheld the rule’s legality and the hearing...
  10. KPRC2

    News Submit Your ‘Back 2 School’ Questions for Houston ISD

    Got questions about sending your child back to school? We’re getting answers! KPRC 2 is hosting a live panel discussion to help families in the Houston ISD prepare for the first day of school on Aug. 22. A key topic this year is campus safety, making sure the Houston ISD police department is...
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    News Football ready! Fort Bend ISD’s Mercer Stadium boasts fresh, new look after $11M in upgrades completed

    Fort Bend Independent School District’s Mercer Stadium now has a fresh, new look. Updates were made to the concessions, restrooms and ticket booths on both the home and visitor sides. New turf was installed on the field and the football posts were refurbished. Accessibility upgrades were made...
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    News Houston Texans start slashing the roster; Jordan Jenkins and Chad Beebe are out

    The Houston Texans have begun cutting ties with players as they look to reduce the roster to 85 in the next 24 hours. The first two players cut are Jordan Jenkins and Chad Beebe. Jordan Jenkins Veteran defensive end Jordan Jenkins has been cut from the active-physically unable to perform list...
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    News Watch live: Firefighters battling 2-alarm blaze at SW Houston apartments

    Firefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in southwest Houston. Sky 2 aerials show heavy smoke and flames shooting from what appears to be several units at the Crossing Sedona Square Apartments, located in the 9700 block of Court Glen Drive, near Bissonet and...
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    News Mayor Turner, Sheila Jackson Lee to call out Republican leaders in Texas for allegedly refusing to adequately fund public schools

    Mayor Sylvester Turner and Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee will hold a news conference Monday to call out state Republican leaders for allegedly refusing to adequately fund public schools in Texas, according to a release. Democrats said this has caused several rural school districts around the...
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    News Caught on camera: Recognize this guy? Suspected thief, store employee fight over stolen pressure washers

    The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspect who fled the scene after stealing from a southwest Houston home improvement store and fighting with an employee who tried to stop him. According to police, on August 8 at around 1:30 p.m., an...
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    News Hindus ask for Diwali holiday in all Fort Bend County school districts

    Hindus have asked that all six Fort Bend County school districts close to celebrate its most popular festival Diwali, which falls on Oct. 24 this year. Hindu statesman Rajan Zed, who is President of the Universal Society of Hinduism, released a statement in Nevada, saying that it was simply not...
  17. KPRC2

    News Have you seen him? See the sketch released after sex assault in southwest Houston

    Take a good look: Authorities said Monday that this sketch shows the man who sexually assaulted someone in March and that they’re continuing to look for him. The sex assault happened on March 16 at 5 p.m. in the 12600 block of Dunlap Road. During the attack the man forced the victim into the...
  18. KPRC2

    News Reward offered: Who killed Dashawn Celestine?

    A family is searching for answers in the death of their loved one who was shot and killed in mid-July. The family, in addition to Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division, need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect(s) responsible for the murder of Dashawn...
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    News Houston Area Urban League to give free Backpacks, COVID Shots, and up to $75 in gift cards Thursday

    The Houston Area Urban League will host a free Back 2 School Vaccination Drive and School Supply give away on Thursday. The event will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. ay 5260 Griggs Road. Families will be able to enjoy snow cones, popcorn and giveaways, according to HAUL. A $25 gift card will be...
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    News Where are the hurricanes?

    In a recent webinar, Colorado State University hurricane forecaster Dr. Phil Klotzbach remarked that if the “busy” hurricane season is a bust then it would be largely due to the European heat wave. Given that, let me explain, so stick with me. First, let’s tackle that heat wave which has been...
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