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    News Copper thieves target shopping center in east Houston, owners say

    An east Houston business owner is warning others to be on the lookout for copper thieves after a recent theft has forced her to shut down her photography studio. Lauren Eureste told KPRC 2 that her studio, Imagine Lauren Photography located in the 800 block of Normandy Street, has been unusable...
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    News 18-year-old dies after being shot multiple times in SW Houston, police say

    An 18-year-old man was pronounced dead after a shooting in southwest Houston Sunday afternoon, according to officials. Houston police say the shooting happened around 2:06 p.m. in the 9500 block of Deering Drive near Country Creek. Investigators at the scene say the victim was shot multiple...
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    News Thief steals approximately $25,000 worth of gold jewelry from W. Houston antique store, owner says

    One store owner in west Houston is seeking justice after she says a woman stole thousands of dollars in jewelry from her business earlier this week. The owner, who identified herself as Hollis Huntoon, says the thief made a hit on her store Antiques & More located in the 1800 block of S. Dairy...
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    News 1 dead, several injured after major crash involving golf cart in Galveston, police say

    One person is dead and several others were injured after a major crash involving multiple vehicles and a golf cart at a Galveston intersection on Saturday night, Galveston police said. The crash occurred at the intersection of Avenue R and 33rd Street at around 11:30 p.m. Galveston PD said a...
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    News Suspect shot by Hitchcock PD officer after lengthy cross-county chase, police say

    A suspect was shot by a Hitchcock police officer after a lengthy chase from Galveston County to Houston’s Heights area early Sunday, authorities said. Hitchcock PD Police Chief Wilmon Smith said an officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a Dodge Challenger at Highway 6 near FM 2004 at...
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    News Man shot in front of boss’ home while picking up money in east Harris Co., HCSO says; 2 masked suspects wanted

    A man was reportedly shot multiple times in east Harris County while picking up money from his boss Saturday evening. According to deputies, the shooting happened in the 1400 block of Victoria Street near Frankie just before 7 p.m. Investigators with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office say the...
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    News New resident, rapper 50 Cent, hosts music and comedy festival downtown Houston; Here’s some major celebrities expected to come

    Grammy-award-winning rapper, actor, and businessman, Curtis ‘50 Cent’ Jackson has been making quite the name for himself since he became a Houstonian. Jackson has already participated BIG TIME in the Houston Livestock and Rodeo auction show, brought his world-famous cognac and wine to shelves...
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    News Large grass fire reported in Brazoria County, fire marshal says

    Fire officials in Brazoria County were working to put out a grass fire Saturday afternoon. According to the Brazoria County Fire Marshal’s Office, the fire was happening near County Road 18. The Damon Fire Department and other agencies were said to be providing aid to fire crews on the scene...
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    News Apartments called ‘deplorable’ by residents back up to code; Community leaders, activists provide school supplies for those families

    Big changes are happening at the Sterlingshire Apartments in northeast Houston. Since June, KPRC 2 has reported about residents who were living in deplorable conditions. Since then, community activists and city leaders have stepped up to help. On Saturday, the Rainbow Push Coalition and...
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    News Houston woman charged after fiery crash in California that killed 6, injured several others, authorities say

    A Houston woman is facing charges after a fiery crash at a Los Angeles intersection that killed six people, including a pregnant woman, and injured several others, authorities say. Nicole Lorraine Linton, 37, sustained moderate injuries in the crash, California Highway Patrol officials said in...
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    News Man shot, killed after fight at taco restaurant leads to shooting in Stafford, police say

    An investigation is underway after a fight that broke out inside a taco restaurant led to a shooting that left one man dead in Stafford, according to police. Officers responded to the shooting at Brenda’s Taqueria in the 12500 block of Southwest Freeway near Kirkwood Road shortly before 3 a.m...
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    News Houston Newsmakers: Political extremes lead to 3rd party effort in Texas, and more

    Political divisiveness Political divisiveness is bigger than it’s been in generations. A recent Gallup indicates that 62% of Americans are interested in a third-party option. It’s for that reason three political movements have recently announced a merger into what will be known as the Forward...
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    News Woman randomly shot by suspect at SW Houston apartment complex, police say

    A woman was randomly shot in the shoulder by a suspect who was reportedly shooting another man at an apartment complex in southwest Houston early Saturday, police said. According to Houston Police Lt. R. Willkens, the shooting was reported in the 10600 block of Beechnut Street at around...
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    News Catalytic converter thieves are reportedly now hitting Houston airport parking lots

    The Houston Police Department is investigating the theft of several catalytic converters at a Bush Intercontinental Airport parking lot. Jolie Fletcher told KPRC she parked her Toyota Land Cruiser at the Ecopark lot on JKF Boulevard for about two weeks while she was away on vacation and...
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    News Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker tests positive for COVID-19, team confirms

    Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker has tested positive for COVID-19 ahead of Friday’s game against the Cleveland Guardians, the team confirmed to KPRC 2 Sports. The Astros said Baker, 73, is feeling fine at the moment and Joe Espada will manage the club for the time being. Baker was born in...
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    News ‘I’m worried somebody is going to get hurt’: Montrose neighbors plead with city of Houston to remove tree with falling limbs

    The city of Houston to put cones or barricades around a tree in a Montrose neighbor before a contractor removes it. For the better part of a year, the property owners called 311 trying to get it removed after limbs began to fall. “I’m worried somebody is going to get hurt,” said Eric Williams...
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    News ‘I was able to get one of them out’: Witness tearfully recounts moment he tried to save 22-month-old killed in cement truck crash on Beltway

    A man who witnessed a horrific crash that claimed the life of a 22-month-old in east Harris County recanted the moments he saw the cement truck falling off an overpass, eventually landing on a family’s vehicle. Raymond Romo, who works near the Beltway 8 and Woodforest intersection where the...
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    News ‘I was able to get one of them out’: Witness tearfully recounts moment he tried to save 22-month-old killed in cement truck crash on Beltway

    A man who witnessed a horrific crash that claimed the life of a 22-month-old in east Harris County recanted the moments he saw the cement truck falling off an overpass, eventually landing on a family’s vehicle. Raymond Romo, who works near the Beltway 8 and Woodforest intersection where the...
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    News Weekly wrap: Saving on back-to-school, finding the best electricity rates, a top aide to the Mayor charged

    If you didn’t know it - today starts the tax-free holiday shopping weekend in Texas. To some of you, this may be a reminder to avoid the stores. But for others, it’s a good opportunity to save money. We’ve got a few secret tips for how you can save even more this weekend and beyond - when buying...
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