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    News ‘This is pretty serious’: Singer Justin Bieber diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome, says half his face is paralyzed

    Canadian singer, Justin Bieber, took to social media to inform fans of a recent diagnosis that is impacting his health. The 28-year-old announced he was recently diagnosed with Ramsay Hunt syndrome. According to UT Health’s McGovern Medical School, Ramsay Hunt syndrome (RHS) is “a rare yet...
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    News Eat meat? Why rotisserie chickens are your best grocery friend (for now) as inflation rages

    If you eat meat, there’s some good news: Many grocery store rotisserie chickens aren’t going up in price (for now). While even rotisserie chickens could be out of reach for some folks who recently told us about the challenges they’re facing as inflation changes their lives in the Houston area...
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    News Several men illegally residing in Houston target elderly in nationwide fraud schemes, officials say

    A 24-year-old Indian citizen residing in Houston is the latest suspect taken into custody on charges related to a large nationwide conspiracy to commit mail fraud, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced. Anirudha Kalkote was arrested in Virginia and brought to Texas Friday to face the...
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    News Registered sex offender caught stealing around $17K worth of bronze vases from cemetery in Rosenberg, police say

    A 63-year-old man has been arrested and charged after police say he stole multiple bronze vases from a cemetery located in the Rosenberg area. Rolando Trevino, a registered sex offender, has now been charged with 17 counts of theft from a grave, displaying a fictitious license plate, and...
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    News Weekly Wrap: Guns in schools, migrants travel to Houston, and an HOA wall debate

    Does an employee at your child’s school carry a gun? We are looking into area schools that allow guns on campus and the training that needs to be done for that to happen. Plus, we are learning new information about the housing plans for migrants headed to the Houston area. Other team...
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    News Reward offered: Who killed Jillin Reyes?

    Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for the murder of Jillin Reyes. On May 10, at 1:30 a.m., Reyes was shot and killed in a parking lot located in the 5900 block of S. Gessner Rd. Details...
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    News TxDOT: 1 in 3 Texas vehicle deaths due to speed

    Last year, there were 163,756 traffic crashes in Texas, resulting in 6,493 serious injuries and 1,532 deaths -- the highest number of fatalities in a single year since 1981. According to the Texas Department of Transportation, 34% of the traffic accidents last year involved speed. TxDOT’s “Be...
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    News Man found dead, woman critically injured after bullet-riddled vehicle crashes into trees on I-10 feeder road, HPD says

    An investigation is underway after a man was killed and a woman passenger was critically injured in a crash early Friday morning, according to the Houston Police Department. The crash was reported around 1 a.m. on the I-10 westbound feeder at Normandy Street. Houston police and firefighters...
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    News LIVE: Judge Hidalgo provides update on county’s preparation for hurricane season, extreme summer weather

    Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will provide an update Friday on extreme heat preparedness following a meeting with officials from the Electric Reliability Council of Texas, and the Public Utilities Commission of Texas, and Harris County Emergency Management. The state is expected to hit...
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    News Heat safety for pets: Veterinarian discusses tips on how to keep pets cool during summer season

    Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st, but we’re already feeling the extreme heat! If you have pets, it’s important to make sure they get what they need to survive the hot weather. Houston SPCA veterinarian Dr. Roberta Westbrook said if your pet is outside, they need to have access to...
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    News AAC deal lets UCF, Cincinnati, Houston join Big 12 in ‘23

    The American Athletic Conference announced an agreement Friday with Cincinnati, Houston and UCF that paves the way for the schools to join the Big 12 in 2023. The three schools announced in September they had accepted invitations to join the Big 12, which moved quickly to a rebuild its...
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    News Investigation underway after man found shot to death in middle of street in northeast Houston, police say

    Houston police are investigating after a man was found shot to death in the middle of the street in northeast Houston Thursday night. Officers responded to reports of a shooting in the 7900 block of Carolwood Drive around 10:45 p.m. and found a man laying in the street. According to...
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    News Clear Creek Community Theatre presents ‘Noises Off’

    Clear Creek Community Theatre is debuting its production of Noises Off Friday at University of Houston–Clear Lake’s Bayou Theater. The show will run each weekend through Sunday, June 19. Here’s a description of the play: “The drama onstage is nothing compared to the drama backstage in Michael...
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    News Galveston County Animal Resource Center at capacity, slashing adoption fees on all dogs, puppies

    Galveston County Animal Center is operating at critical capacity and is in urgent need of homes for its furry charges. Through June 18, the animal shelter is reducing adoptions fees for all dogs and puppies to $10. All dogs are fully immunized, desexed and microchipped. “We’ve had a large...
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    News Dusty old Levi’s in your closet, Houston? This is how to turn them into gift cards, cash

    You can get money back for trading in your old Levi’s jeans and denim jackets in Houston. How does this all work? If you are trading in two or more items, book an appointment to drop off your Levi’s jeans, denim shorts, and Trucker Jackets at Levi’s Retail Stores in the U.S., including at...
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    News The perfect planet party!

    With the relentless afternoon heat, perhaps many of you have taken to early morning walks before sunrise when it’s at least a little cooler. Although upper 70s with high humidity is no picnic, the skies above at least offer some amazing viewing for your star gazing pleasure! During these June...
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    News 2 women found dead in apparent murder-suicide in north Harris County, Pct. 4 says

    An investigation is underway after two women were found dead inside an apartment in an apparent murder suicide in north Harris County, deputies with Harris County Pct. 4 said. According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies responded to a weapons disturbance call to The Venti apartments located in...
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    News Witness arrested in connection to fatal stabbing of man outside Baytown trailer park, sheriff says

    A man who reportedly told deputies he witnessed a fatal stabbing of a man outside an east Harris County trailer park early Thursday has been arrested, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said Wednesday evening. Eduardo Garcia, 21, who deputies say he reported the stabbing is charged with murder...
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    News Heat intensifying into the weekend

    Today’s forecast: The heat will be intense today! Temperatures climb to near 100 degrees, but it will feel like 105-106 degrees due to the humidity. We will have mostly sunny skies with winds from the south at 5-10mph. Record setting heat with heat warnings coming: High temperatures climb a...
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    News Some details revealed about housing plans for migrants bused to Houston from border

    While exact details are not yet finalized, KPRC 2 has learned Catholic Charities and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints will partner to provide respite services for migrants being bused from the border to Houston. KPRC 2 has previously reported the federal government plans to bus...
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