The Texas Stock Exchange will commence trading on Monday, kickstarting the first real test of one of the most well-funded new exchanges to launch in decades.The Texas Stock Exchange, a Dallas-based startup, will initiate a phased rollout to take place over the course of July. On Monday, the exch...
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Defending champs Joey Chestnut and Miki Sudo will defend their titles at Nathan's Famous Fourth of July hot dog-eating contest on Saturday.
SPRING, TX — What began as a reported burglary-in-progress at a Spring home ended in a vehicle pursuit, a foot chase, three felony arrests, and the seizure of large quantities of suspected marijuana and more than $12,000 in cash, according to Montgomery County Precinct 3 Constable Ryan Gable’s Of...
11:10 a.m. FM 1314 and Cumberland Blvd (near the Grand Parkway/99)- wreck w/ injuries reported
Thirteen Argentina followers are roaming the streets of Buenos Aires proudly sporting their team's jersey — but they're not on two legs, they're on all fours, letting out the occasional bark.As Argentina rides World Cup fever and dreams of beating Cape Verde in the round of 32 on Friday, a dog wa...
Pope Leo VIX was awarded the National Constitution Center's 38th Liberty Medal during a ceremony Friday in Philadelphia.
Fourth of July weekend is almost here, and the forecast for Houston and Southeast Texas is looking very summer-like: hot, humid and mainly dry.There will be a few isolated rain chances around, especially during the afternoon hours, but most outdoor plans should be in good shape. The bigger concer...
The movie stars 19-year-old Samoan Australian actress Catherine Laga'aia, who is making her feature film debut.
A Guatemalan man pleaded guilty Thursday for his role in a 2022 mass casualty event that killed 53 migrants and injured 11 others.
America 250 is a big birthday and the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston wanted to celebrate just as big.
Increasing moisture levels will lead to scattered storm chances as we head into July 4th weekend.
After KPRC’s 2 Helps You began reporting that some World Cup fans had their StubHub tickets canceled at the last minute without replacements, Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton sent 2 Helps You’s Mario Díaz a statement early Friday morning, announcing that his office is now investigating the ticke...
The Ruby Princess cruise ship was docked for disinfection at San Francisco's Pier 27 Thursday morning after a norovirus outbreak affected dozens of passengers and crew.
Important Reminder Please remember that no employee of the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office, jail staff, or legitimate bail bond companies will ever call you to demand immediate payment of any sort. They will not request payment via gift cards, cash, or other unusual methods, nor will they pres...
Laga'aia is bringing the iconic original soundtrack famously written by Broadway legend Lin-Manuel Miranda to new life in this new film adaptation.
Conair is recalling more than one million Cuisinart grill brushes after reports of loose metal bristles becoming detached during use and even accidentally swallowed in several cases.
Although the 4th of July is a holiday, here are some of the stores and restaurants that will be keeping their doors open.
The iconic ball drops outside New Year's Eve for the first time.
The Small Ships Parade serves as the lead-up to Saturday's "Sail4th 250" event, which is expected to draw large crowds to the city's waterfront.
A 34-year-old man was killed early Friday in a shooting outside a bar in northeast Harris County, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office.Deputies were called around 2:15 a.m. to the 8200 block of C.E. King Parkway on an in-progress call. When they arrived, deputies found a man suffering ...
Education for Tomorrow Alliance (EfTA) partnered with more than 90 businesses across Montgomery County and beyond to provide meaningful internship experiences for 240 area high school students this summer. Through EfTA’s Student Internship Program (SIP), rising seniors gain firsthand exposure to ...
The South County Fourth of July Committee is proud to announce that the Houston Wing of the Commemorative Air Force (CAF) will perform a special Independence Day flyover as part of the 50th Annual South County Fourth of July Parade, held in celebration of America250. At approximately 9:27 AM, imm...
Police said the 34-year-old man is charged with two misdemeanors after attacking people with water guns and posting about it online.
Thanks to DNA, relatives of an American Revolutionary War soldier now know the name of their long-lost cousin who died in 1780 at the Battle of Camden.
List of free or cheap Houston fireworks shows for July 4th, 2026. We also have displays and parades in Galveston, The Woodlands, Kemah and Pearland.
Houston's Freedom Over Texas for the Fourth of July will feature fireworks, live music and more. Here's a guide to the concerts, tickets and parking.
As we approach the one-year remembrance of the Kerrville flood, I find myself thinking back to everything that unfolded in just a matter of hours.The way the storm came together. The torrential rain. The terrain that turned dangerous so quickly. And ultimately, the tragedy that followed.Watching ...
The manufacturer of Pedigree canned dog food has issued a voluntary recall of two of its products due to possible metal and plastic contamination.
AUSTIN – Attorney General Ken Paxton announced an investigation into StubHub over widespread reports that the company is cancelling or failing to provide World Cup tickets that fans have purchased. Since the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicked off, fans across the country, including in Texas host cities l...
The tropics remain relatively quiet for the end of June and heading into July.
Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man dead in northeast Harris County on Friday morning.
Michael Scurr has been volunteering at Britain's National Archives for the last 11 years, then one day last May he made a discovery of his own while sifting through the letters of an 18th-century Royal Navy captain.
Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies are investigating the shooting of a repairman who was found dead inside a vacant Houston-area home.
Deputies found the repairman shot to death after family members said they were worried when he didn't come home from work, according to the sheriff's office.
Festivities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence from Great Britain kicked into higher gear across the United States on Friday as celebrations are balanced with efforts to stay safe as much of the country bakes under extreme heat.President Donald Trump will travel to South...
Houston police are investigating a deadly shooting after officers were called to the 8400 block of Broadway Street around 1 a.m. Friday.According to the Houston Police Department, officers arrived and found an adult man suffering from a gunshot wound. The Houston Fire Department responded and pro...
Investigators now believe the suspects entered the Empire State Building the night before and hid there overnight.
With Houston’s heat index pushing into triple digits, Harris County Precinct 4 is giving families a cooler option -- and more time to use it.Starting July 3, splash pads across Precinct 4 parks will open two hours earlier than usual, welcoming visitors at 8 a.m. The free splash pads will be avail...
Good morning, Houston.☀️The Fourth of July holiday weekend kicks off tomorrow, and if you’re making plans—fireworks, cookouts, travel, or just trying to beat the heat—we’ve got you covered. In today’s newsletter: the top local stories, a few “Things 2 Know,” and a powerful new KPRC 2 documentary,...
A three-armed spacecraft rocketed into orbit Friday to rescue a NASA telescope that’s in danger of crashing back to Earth. Northrop Grumman launched Katalyst Space Technologies’ Link spacecraft from the Marshall Islands in the Pacific. The Pegasus rocket blasted off from the belly of a modified a...
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