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    News Headed to Comicpalooza for the 1st time? This is what you need to know from tickets to transportation

    Fans of superheroes, gaming, and anime join together every year at George R. Brown Convention Center to enjoy Texas’s largest comic book convention right here in H-Town. Comicpalooza is scheduled to take place Friday, July 15 through Sunday, July 17, and this year’s event is bigger than ever...
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    News TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency repairs underway at Eastex Freeway near 610 North Loop due to damage caused by heavy truck crash

    The southbound connector ramp at the I-69 Eastex Freeway headed toward 610 North Loop is closed due to emergency repairs that stemmed from a major crash involving a heavy truck. According to TxDOT’s Twitter page, crews are on the scene repairing a barrier wall that was damaged by the heavy...
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    News 1 of 3 suspects caught crawling from underneath vehicle during catalytic converter theft in East Downtown Houston, deputies say

    A suspect was caught red-handed by a Harris County deputy in the middle of stealing a catalytic converter in East Downtown Houston, according to Harris County Pct. 6 deputies. Deputy Montemayor was dispatched on May 21 at 8 p.m. to a call near the 1400 block of Emancipation Avenue. Upon...
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    News Suspects lead officers on chase before escaping fiery crash in north Houston, HPD says

    A search for a driver and passenger is underway after police said they led officers on a chase that ended in a fiery crash in north Houston Thursday. It happened on 610 near the North Freeway when officers said someone in a black Challenger was speeding past them. Investigators said police...
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    News More rain possible today and Saturday

    Friday’s Forecast: A slight break in the humidity for Friday as the cool front Thursday brought a dry push of air. We may get more rain and thunderstorms along this boundary today and Saturday. Tracking the tropics: Potential Tropical Cyclone One has formed and will become tropical storm...
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    News KPRC 2 Investigates: Thousands of school assaults, fights reported in recent years

    In the 10 days since the Uvalde school massacre, much of the discussions at the state and national level have focused on school safety. Lawmakers, parents and others have called for various reforms on safety protocols in schools and police training for active shooter situations. Governor Greg...
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    News 15-year-old reported missing in Sims Bayou, HPD says

    Police are searching for a 15-year-old boy who they say is missing in Sims Bayou. Initial details were limited, however, Houston police say the southeast HPD unit, Houston Fire Department officials and FOX are searching the area. According to a tweet from HPD, the search appears to be taking...
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    News Bodies found in home near area where inmate escaped last month, DPS says

    Officials from the Texas Department of Criminal Justice say they plan to provide an update on Thursday night regarding the search for escaped inmate Gonzalo Lopez. According to KBTX, a spokesman for the Texas Department of Public Safety says that there are “people deceased in a home” in Leon...
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    News Houston COVID-19 cases are on the rise while hospitalizations remain low

    COVID-19 cases are on the rise again. The City of Houston said the virus traced in the wastewater is going up, and the positivity rate is going up which are all indicators that the virus is spreading. However, the major indicator that people are getting severe sicknesses is not on the rise...
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    News Family of 11 loses everything in house fire near Dayton

    A mother, father and their nine children who live near Dayton lost everything in a house fire Wednesday. “I’m going to be okay. I just wish my kids didn’t have to go through this,” mom Jerene Buckles said. Some of their children have special needs and take medication. The walls are the only...
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    News Harris County Toll Road Authority explores idea of reducing or suspending tolls amid record high inflation

    With inflation hitting a 40-year high and soaring gas prices, the pain consumers are feeling is palpable. “At least lower something on the toll fees so everyone can be happy,” one driver Divine Love said. KPRC 2 has learned the Harris County Toll Road Authority is exploring an idea that could...
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    News TRAFFIC ALERT: Major crash closes several northbound lanes on I-45 at Parramatta Lane in N. Harris County

    Authorities are responding to the scene of a major crash on the North Freeway where a car crashed into a concrete barrier after being involved in a wreck. According to information from Precinct 4, EMS has arrived on the scene and crews are working to clear the area. SKY 2 was above the scene...
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    News Rosenberg woman sentenced to 65 years in prison for stealing over $200K from her employer over 2 years

    A Fort Bend County jury sentenced a 46-year old Rosenberg woman to 65 years in prison after finding her guilty of theft and misapplication of fiduciary property on May 19, according to the Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office. Leslie Garcia was prosecuted for stealing money from her...
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    News Cement facility must pay more than $400K to Harris Co. officials after lawsuit over polluted air, residents’ well-being

    An East Harris County cement facility must now pay county officials more than $400,000 after a lawsuit highlighted unsafe conditions being emitted into the area which directly impacted local residents. According to information released from the Harris County Attorney’s Office, Menefee and The...
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    News Man found dead with apparent gunshot wound on sidewalk in north Houston, police say

    A man was found dead with an apparent gunshot wound on the side of the highway on North Freeway Wednesday night, Houston police said. Officers responded to a report of a person down call in the 4100 block of North Freeway near Crosstimbers Street on the southbound lanes. Around 9:40 p.m...
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    News PHOTOS: JJ Watt, Kealia Ohai expecting first child, due in October

    Oh baby! Former Houston Texan JJ Watt and Chicago Red Stars soccer superstar Kealia Ohai announced on Thursday that they are expecting their first child. The couple took to social media to share new photos, with Ohai showing her baby bump. “Could not be more excited,” Watt said on Twitter...
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    News PHOTOS: JJ Watt, Kealia Ohai expecting first child, due in October

    Oh baby! Former Houston Texan JJ Watt and Chicago Red Stars soccer superstar Kealia Ohai announced on Thursday that they are expecting their first child. The couple took to social media to share new photos, with Ohai showing her baby bump. “Could not be more excited,” Watt said on Twitter...
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    News Man barricades himself inside Alvin home following shooting, authorities say

    Authorities in Alvin are investigating after a man barricaded himself in a home following a reported shooting Thursday morning. According to Alvin police, a man with a gunshot wound walked into the lobby at the Alvin Police Department at around 8:30 a.m. He was transported to an area hospital...
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    News Investigation underway after person fatally shot near Medical Center, police say

    Homicide detectives with the Houston Police Department are investigating after a person was reportedly shot to death near the Medical Center area Thursday. It happened at an apartment complex located in the 7600 block of Phoenix at around 10:35 a.m. According to HPD, no other information is...
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    News Sugar Land man indicted in nationwide fraudulent car buyer paper tag scheme

    More charges have been filed in the fraudulent paper license plate scheme involving fake car dealerships who issued more than 700,000 illegitimate paper tags, U.S. Attorney Jennifer Lowery announced. Daniel Rocky Christine-Tani, 33, Sugar Land, was arrested Thursday. He is expected to make his...
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