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    News Hobby Airport temporarily closes restrooms due to low water pressure

    Hobby Airport temporarily closed its restrooms after a leak caused low water pressure at the airport. The airport said it is working diligently to restore service and apologizes to passengers for the inconvenience. The cause of the water leak is unknown. Continue reading...
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    News How did they decide which Houston city pools to close?

    One look at the matrix below is enough to understand that swimming in the city of Houston’s public pools is not as carefree as it was pre-pandemic. In fact, taking a dip these days takes planning. And the problem is a nationwide lifeguard shortage that may persist beyond 2022 as recruiting and...
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    News Tomball man arrested for assaulting law enforcement during Jan. 6 Capitol breach

    A man from Tomball was arrested Monday for assaulting law enforcement officers during the breach of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, according to the United States Attorney’s Office. William Hendry Mellors, 50, of Tomball, Texas, is charged in a criminal complaint filed in the District of...
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    News Have you seen him? Man charged in his brother’s shooting death remains at large, police say

    A man accused in the shooting death of his brother back in March in northwest Houston is now charged with murder in the case and remains at-large, according to police. Kyle Andrew Coolack, 37, is charged with murder after his brother, Brad Henry Coolack, 35, was found on March 11, shot multiple...
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    News It’s no joke! Laffy Taffy retires 15 iconic, most-beloved ‘original jokes’ on candy wrappers

    This is not a joke! Laffy Taffy has announced that it has retired 15 of its most-beloved “original jokes.” The candy company said it will venture into the world of non-fungible tokens with the launch of its “Laffy Taffy Original Jokes” collection. The collection will provide fans a chance to...
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    News PHOTOS: 15 dogs rescued from ‘deplorable living conditions’ in San Jacinto County, officials say

    Fifteen dogs were rescued from separate animal cruelty cases late last week in San Jacinto County, according to the Houston Humane Society. In a release, the shelter partnered with San Jacinto County Precinct 3 Constable’s Office to rescue 11 dogs from one home after they were found living in...
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    News Brutal video: Man punched, kicked to ground by 3 suspects, including teen, during carjacking at Richmond apartment complex, HPD says

    Surveillance video of a man being brutally jumped by three carjacking suspects at an apartment complex has been released in efforts to identify those involved, according to the Houston Police Department. The aggravated robbery was reported on May 7 around 4:30 a.m. at an apartment located in...
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    News Bond set at $15K for man accused of threatening to kill his neighbor with shotgun in north Harris County

    A man has been arrested and charged after Harris County Pct. 4 deputies said he threatened to kill his neighbor with a shotgun during a verbal altercation in north Harris County Saturday. Nicolas Puig, 37, was arrested and charged with aggravated assault with a deadly weapon. His bond has been...
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    News The Dog Days are biting...

    According to the Farmer’s Almanac, the dog days of summer started July 3rd and end August 11th, but tell that to whomever will listen! The Dog Star, Sirius, shows up around sunrise now and in ancient times they believed that the very bright Sirius star along with the sun worked together to make...
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    News Woman says her girls were snubbed by ‘Rosita’ at Sesame Place theme park; Inside official response and backlash to it

    Video showing two little girls trying to meet a character at Pennsylvania theme park Sesame Place has sparked outrage on social media after a social media post said they were snubbed and the “Rosita” character went on to hug a white child beside them. Instagram user _jodiii_ wrote: “I’m going...
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    News Houston Shakespeare Festival returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre

    The Houston Shakespeare Festival returns to Miller Outdoor Theatre in late July with performances of “King Lear” and “Cymbeline” from July 28 through Aug. 6. The festival is produced by the University of Houston’s School of Theatre & Dance and is presented annually with free performances for...
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    News Woman wakes from coma 2 years after attack to name brother as suspect

    A West Virginia woman awoke from a years-long coma after being brutally attacked and identified her brother as the assailant, according to local reports. Wanda Palmer had been in a long term care facility in New Martinsville, West Virginia, after being beaten in her home in June of 2020...
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    News LIST: Houston-area animal shelters reducing adoption fees through end of July

    Several Houston-area shelters are operating at critical capacities and are in urgent need of homes for their furry charges. This month, animal shelters and welfare organizations are reducing adoption fees as part of BISSELL Pet Foundation’s Empty the Shelters event, a nationwide initiative to...
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    News Here are 10 reasons why James Harden’s Thirteen Houston restaurant is a must-try

    Basketball star James Harden may have left the Houston Rockets, but his impact on the Bayou City will forever be felt. One of the ways the basketball player has left his mark is by opening a restaurant in the heart of the city. The upscale eatery is offering southern favorites with a delicious...
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    News Coming to H-Town: Thirteen Houston executive chef Tobias Dorzon, social media famous chef Matt Price launch new traveling dining experience

    Here’s an event foodies in Houston would love and it’s for a good cause! Tobias Dorzon, the executive chef for local restaurant Thirteen Houston, has announced his upcoming fine-dining dinner series featuring social media famous chef Matt Price, EVERYBODY EATS, and the second stop is in the...
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    News Aldine ISD opens 4 schools on July 18 with ‘Additional Days School Years’ program

    Aldine ISD has expanded its Additional Days School Year (ADSY) program to two more campuses as Harris Elementary and Smith Elementary will welcome students on the first day of instruction on Monday. Students at Harris and Smith will attend school for 210 days during the 2022-2023 school year...
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    News 2 shot after helping woman being attacked while holding baby in south Houston: HPD

    An investigation is underway after police said a man and woman were shot while trying to intervene as a man was attacking a woman with a baby in south Houston Monday. Officers responded to reports of a shooting at 6830 Cullen Blvd. around 12:40 a.m. When they arrived at the scene, they found a...
  18. KPRC2

    News Our first heat advisories of the week start today

    Monday’s Forecast: Heat advisories go into effect from 10am to 8pm today. No heat alert for Houston this Monday but mosty likely all of SE Texas will fall into a heat advisory Tuesday. Saharan dust is still with us bringing a hazy sky and a reduced air quality. Record setting hot July: We...
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    News Search underway for woman accused of shooting 2 sisters during argument in southeast Houston, HPD says

    Houston police said they are looking for a woman accused of shooting two sisters near an apartment complex in southeast Houston Sunday. Officials with the Houston Police Department and the Houston Fire Department responded to reports of a shooting at 7011 Village Way around 10:30 p.m. When...
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    News KPRC 2 Investigates: Internet customers wrongly charged for years, now getting refund

    With rising inflation and interest rates, consumers are looking to save wherever possible. What some fail to realize is they have been paying extra for internet access. KPRC 2 Investigates discovered customers wrongly paying a certain sales tax for years and now, those customers will be getting...
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