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Houston teen launches non-toxic plush toy line after researching chemicals in stuffed animals
6+ hour, 10+ min ago (546+ words) A Houston teenager is turning a question about what makes stuffed animals soft into a growing business focused on safety and representation. Colton Cyr, 14, launched Dough Babies after looking into the materials found in plush toys, prompted by his younger…...
5th member of Iranian women's soccer team gives up asylum in Australia
1+ week, 1+ day ago (718+ words) MELBOURNE " A fifth member of the Iranian women's soccer team who accepted a refugee visa to stay in Australia has left the country, the Australian government said on Monday. The player's departure shortly before midnight on Sunday leaves two of…...
Fort Bend ISD school closures: What happens next for students, parents, and teachers
1+ week, 6+ day ago (324+ words) FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas " KPRC 2 and reporter Re'Chelle Turner are working to get more answers from Fort Bend Independent School District after the district voted to close seven elementary schools as part of a plan to address its growing budget…...
Fort Bend ISD votes to close 7 elementary schools
1+ week, 6+ day ago (342+ words) FORT BEND COUNTY, Texas " Fort Bend ISD has voted to close seven elementary schools as part of a proposal to handle the district's budget deficit. During an Agenda Review Workshop Monday, the Fort Bend ISD Board of Trustees voted on…...
Australia grants asylum to 5 members of the Iranian women's soccer team, official says
2+ week, 4+ hour ago (513+ words) Iran players react during their national anthem ahead of the Women's Asian Cup soccer match between Iran and the Philippines in Robina, Australia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (Dave Hunt/AAP Image via AP) Australia has granted asylum to five members of the…...
You’ve been diagnosed with cancer, now what? Non-profit CanCare pairs you with survivors who can help
2+ week, 5+ hour ago (561+ words) Houston " For many people, hearing the words "you have cancer" is followed by one overwhelming question: Now what? That's where the Houston-based nonprofit CanCare steps in. For more than three decades, the organization has worked to ensure no one faces…...
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8+ mon, 3+ week ago (57+ words) Visit Click2Houston.com for breaking news in Houston, Texas from KPRC. Houston, Texas breaking news, headlines, weather, and sports. The latest local Houston, Texas news and more from NBC TV's local affiliate in Houston, Texas, KPRC - Houston's Channel 2. CAREER SWITCH TO…...
Congratulations, Giao Tran! Scholarship winner from Kerr High School mentors younger students
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (155+ words) KPRC 2 and American Furniture Warehouse are proud to present this week's Senior Scholarship to Giao Tran! She is a senior at Alief ISD's Kerr High School. In addition to being an academic standout, Tran mentors younger students, is an officer…...
Scholarship surprise puts yearbook photo editor Giao Tran into spotlight at Kerr High School
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (155+ words) HOUSTON " KPRC 2 and American Furniture Warehouse are surprising 20 deserving high school seniors with $2,500 scholarships in 2026. All students selected for scholarships have been nominated by their high schools. Giao Tran is our second KPRC 2-American Furniture Warehouse Senior Scholarship winner of…...
EU accuses TikTok of 'addictive design' that harms children, seeks changes to protect users
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (654+ words) LONDON " The European Union on Friday accused TikTok of breaching the bloc's digital rules with "addictive design" features that lead to compulsive use by children, in preliminary charges that strike at the heart of the popular video sharing app's operating…...