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    News Who is DJ D Baby? Houston’s music world mourns sudden death of up-and-coming DJ, entrepreneur

    Houston’s music world is currently mourning the loss of a well-known and up-and-coming DJ known as DJ D Baby. The talented artist, Darian Lewis, died at the age of 23 and falling from an apartment balcony last week. Houston police said Lewis died at 5:10 a.m. on July 4. She fell from a balcony...
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    News Popular West Texas hiking trail closed until further notice due to increase in bear activity

    Big Bend National Park’s well-loved Window Trail is closed until further notice due to a significant increase in bear activity. “This emergency closure is due to significantly increased bear activity in the narrow trail corridor, and the safety of both the bears and the public is paramount,”...
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    News Have you seen her? This 15-year-old has been missing since July 2

    The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking for your help to find 15-year-old Jeanette Miller. She went missing on July 2. Jeanette has black hair and brown eyes. She is five feet, three inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. NCMEC, in an urgent alert about her case, said she...
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    News Over 50 school buses head toward Sen. Ted Cruz’s office to protest gun violence in children

    Over 50 school buses headed toward the offices of Sen. Ted Cruz in protest of gun violence in children. In a news release, Change the Ref, a gun violence advocacy organization rolled out a mile-long convoy of buses filled with memories and trinkets that belonged to children who died of gun...
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    News PHOTOS: Houston hotel named No. 1 resort in Texas; Look inside serene spaces that await visitors

    The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa has been named the No. 1 resort in Texas by Travel + Leisure among the top 10 resorts on the list. The magazine also says that the 27-acre hotel, built in 1980, recently concluded a $23.5 million renovation of its club spaces, and it also unveiled a renovated...
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    News Watch live: Gov. Abbott tours DPS crime lab in Houston, holds news conference on fentanyl crisis

    Gov. Greg Abbott will tour the Texas Department of Public Safety’s drug warehouse and crime lab on Thursday in Houston, according to a release. Following the tour, Abbott will be briefed from law enforcement officials and then hold a news conference on the growing fentanyl crises that has been...
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    News Lady Gaga giving back to cities where her Chromatica Ball tour stops, including Houston

    Lady Gaga has no ‘bad romance’ with Houston. The international singer, songwriter and actress has announced that she is offering grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to organizations where she will be performing her Chromatica Ball tour. Her Kindness in Community Fund accepted applications...
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    News Survey from University of Houston examines vote intention of Texans for 2022 election

    We are counting down to Decision 2022 and several key races in Texas will be decided this November. A survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston shows how tight one race is in Harris County. In the Harris County 2022 county judge race, Democrat Lina...
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    News Ask 2: Are electric bikes allowed on city trails?

    Question: Are electric bikes allowed on city trails? Answer: Bike Houston says yes, they are! In Texas, E-bikes are considered and treated like traditional bikes, therefore are allowed on City of Houston, Harris County trails and bike lanes. Happy riding! Continue reading...
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    News Inspirational new book about ‘Living On Purpose’ with Author and Transformational Coach Amy Eliza Wong

    In her new book Living On Purpose: Five Deliberate Choices to Realize Fulfillment and Joy Transformational Coach Amy Wong writes about people who are plagued by feelings of dissatisfaction in spite of accomplishments and success. She examines the questions about whether someone is living the...
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    News Texas Legislature holds interim charge hearing on Texas housing crisis

    The Texas House of Representatives Committee on Urban Affairs will hold an interim charge hearing on the housing crisis in Texas, barriers to the development of more housing, and legislative solutions to lower the cost of housing for Texas families and businesses on Thursday morning. Texans for...
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    News Childhood vaccination rates declined during pandemic

    With the pandemic disrupting annual preventive health visits, childhood vaccination rates have been declining. Now, the number of children with required vaccines nationwide is falling below herd immunity, raising the risk for disease outbreaks as students head back-to-school. So, what does the...
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    News KPRC 2 Trust Index: Do fuel tips and tricks work?

    We’ve all heard dos and don’ts when it comes to saving money at the pump. Now, more than ever before, those tips could be important, but are they true? AAA Texas spokesperson Joshua Zuber weighs in on what can save you money, and what will not. Filling up our fuel tanks these days is actually...
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    News Cosmetic surgeon shares how to spot signs of skin cancer

    Dr. Adam Scheiner is a cosmetic surgeon whose patients often come to him seeking to reverse sun damage without realizing they also may be exhibiting the early signs of skin cancer. Adam Scheiner joined KPRC 2′s Lisa Hernandez and Owen Conflenti on KPRC 2+ to discuss the dangers the sun can...
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    News Man charged after stabbing ex-girlfriend multiple times at apartment complex in southwest Houston, HPD says

    A man has been arrested and charged after stabbing and strangling his ex-girlfriend at her southwest Houston apartment complex, police said. Leonardo Jose Acosta Perez, 32, has now been charged with aggravated assault of a family member. On Tuesday, Houston police responded to reports of an...
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    News Here’s how you can turn guns into gift cards at City of Houston’s Gun Buyback program on July 30

    Mayor Sylvester Turner’s One Safe Houston initiative will hold a Gun Buyback program at the end of the month. In partnership with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the “no-questions-asked” buyback program will take place at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m...
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    News Mars is a superhero: 3-year-old celebrated for life-saving organ donations after drowning in Webster

    A 3-year-old boy is being celebrated as a superhero for his family’s decision to donate his organs after he drowned in Webster last week. Mars Bedell died on July 5 after a drowning incident in Webster two days before, according to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. Mars became a hero like...
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    News Inflation rate having impact on the housing market, gas and groceries in Houston area

    In June, we saw an inflation rate we haven’t seen in four decades. The rate was just over 9% and it’s having a steep impact on housing, gas, and groceries. Every day prices continue to increase and it’s making it tough for many families. In Houston, the average price for gas is $4.43. The...
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    News Rain brings heat relief today

    Thursday’s Forecast: For the first time in six days Houston will not reach 100 degrees. We’ve had a few morning storms and we have a 40% chance to get more rain this afternoon. Our western and northern cities are still under a heat advisory until 8pm tonight. These places will still climb to...
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    News Homeless male sleeping in car shot during attempted carjacking in north Harris County, HCSO says

    An investigation is underway after deputies said a homeless male sleeping in his car overnight was shot during an attempted carjacking in north Harris County Thursday. It happened near Cypress Station around 4 a.m. According to deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was...
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