‘We’re still having a great show’: Wings Over Houston Airshow to go on despite government shutdown
Read full article: ‘We’re still having a great show’: Wings Over Houston Airshow to go on despite government shutdownDespite the federal government shutdown, the Wings Over Houston Airshow will go on at Ellington Airport Oct. 18–19, featuring aerial performances, vintage aircraft, and family-friendly exhibits.
Houston Cinema Arts Festival to unveil 2025 lineup with free party at ARTECHOUSE
Read full article: Houston Cinema Arts Festival to unveil 2025 lineup with free party at ARTECHOUSEThe Houston Cinema Arts Festival (HCAF) is gearing up for its 2025 edition — and film lovers will get the first look at this year’s lineup during a free release party on Wednesday.
Free and affordable things to do in Houston for Fall Break 2025
Read full article: Free and affordable things to do in Houston for Fall Break 2025Discover free and affordable Fall Break activities in Houston for kids and families. Explore pumpkin patches, museums, libraries, storytimes, live music, and seasonal events happening across the city this week.
Not your typical Chinese takeout! Houston’s regional Chinese restaurants serve up authenticity in every bite
Read full article: Not your typical Chinese takeout! Houston’s regional Chinese restaurants serve up authenticity in every biteIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, Chris Shepherd goes all in on Houston’s regional Chinese food —and it’s way more than traditional takeout. From the numbing heat of Sichuan peppercorns to the intriguing dishes of Korean-Chinese cuisine, this episode is a takes a trip through the intricacies of Chinese food.
FREE kids meal: Kids’ Meals expands its mission to feed Houston’s youngest residents with new building and delivery van
Read full article: FREE kids meal: Kids’ Meals expands its mission to feed Houston’s youngest residents with new building and delivery vanKids’ Meals is expanding in Houston with a new facility and delivery van, helping volunteers deliver thousands of free meals to preschoolers daily.
Free pop-up grocery stores in Houston offer fresh food to families in need
Read full article: Free pop-up grocery stores in Houston offer fresh food to families in needFree pop-up grocery stores at Houston YMCAs help families in need while cutting food waste through Second Servings’ food rescue program.
AMC Katy Mills opens IMAX with Laser, bringing brighter, bigger movie nights to Katy
Read full article: AMC Katy Mills opens IMAX with Laser, bringing brighter, bigger movie nights to KatyThe new auditorium is inside AMC Katy Mills 20 at the Katy Mills mall, serving Katy, west Houston and the surrounding suburbs.
‘Don’t forget about us:’ Youth football team in South Park says neglected city field puts kids at risk
Read full article: ‘Don’t forget about us:’ Youth football team in South Park says neglected city field puts kids at riskParents and coaches say Law Park 2 is unsafe for kids due to broken bleachers, uneven turf, and nonworking lights, forcing practices and games off-site. Councilwoman Evans-Shabazz has pledged action, but core issues remain. KPRC 2’s 2 Helps You has requested a repair timeline.
Tomball gears up for a season of community events with safety top of mind
Read full article: Tomball gears up for a season of community events with safety top of mindExplore fall and holiday events in Tomball from October through December. Learn about family-friendly activities, holiday traditions, and safety plans.
Hungry for a short trip? 4 flavorful restaurants to try in Baytown
Read full article: Hungry for a short trip? 4 flavorful restaurants to try in BaytownIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd takes an international food tour in an unlikely place! Chris heads to Baytown where he enlists the help of Mayor Charles Johnson to find the top spots to grab a bite.
Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival raises $1.7 million, brings together elite chefs from across the country
Read full article: Houston’s Southern Smoke Festival raises $1.7 million, brings together elite chefs from across the countryFor the second year in a row, KPRC 2 proudly partnered with the Southern Smoke Foundation to livestream the Yeti Culinary Stage at Southern Smoke Festival.
Cirque du Soleil’s reimagined ‘OVO’ brings magic back to Houston’s Toyota Center
Read full article: Cirque du Soleil’s reimagined ‘OVO’ brings magic back to Houston’s Toyota CenterThe reimagined OVO, which means “egg” in Portuguese, will take the stage at Toyota Center from October 2–5, 2025. The show, first created 15 years ago, has been refreshed with new set designs, acrobatic acts, costumes, characters, and reinvented music.
15+ pumpkin patches in Houston for pumpkins, hayrides, and fall activities 🎃
Read full article: 15+ pumpkin patches in Houston for pumpkins, hayrides, and fall activities 🎃Explore 25+ pumpkin patches in the Houston area for family fun, fall photo ops, and festive activities, including hayrides, corn mazes, and more.
Where to Celebrate National Coffee Day in Houston
Read full article: Where to Celebrate National Coffee Day in HoustonCelebrate National Coffee Day in Houston with free coffee, seasonal drinks, donuts, and special deals at local shops and national chains. Find the full list of Houston offers for Sept. 29.
Houston nonprofit fighting food insecurity opens new HQ, aims to triple capacity and serve thousands more children
Read full article: Houston nonprofit fighting food insecurity opens new HQ, aims to triple capacity and serve thousands more childrenThe 50,000 sq.ft facility in Spring Branch will allow Kids’ Meals Inc. to boost weekday deliveries from 10,000 meals to 26,000 by 2031, serving more than 14,000 families across 56 Houston-area zip codes.
Houston Pumpkin Festival returns to Discovery Green with family fun, games, and unique attractions
Read full article: Houston Pumpkin Festival returns to Discovery Green with family fun, games, and unique attractionsThe Houston Pumpkin Festival is taking over Discovery Green with a variety of fall-themed attractions for all ages until November 2.
Immersive, indoor playground Hyper Kidz opens in Westchase for children of all ages
Read full article: Immersive, indoor playground Hyper Kidz opens in Westchase for children of all agesIf you’re a parent looking to take your little ones to play in an immersive, climate-controlled environment, without breaking the bank, a new indoor playground in Houston’s Westchase neighborhood might be for you.
Beer + Bites: Discover two of the Houston-area’s best craft breweries
Read full article: Beer + Bites: Discover two of the Houston-area’s best craft breweriesThis episode is all about craft breweries, and you can’t talk about craft beer in Houston without a stop at Saint Arnold Brewing Company. It’s an icon of Houston’s craft beer scene for good reason. The brewery, which got its start in the 1990s, helped pave the way for other local breweries while also shaping how craft beer is sold and distributed in Texas.
Bayou City Art Festival is almost here & KPRC 2 Insiders have a chance to win VIP tickets!
Read full article: Bayou City Art Festival is almost here & KPRC 2 Insiders have a chance to win VIP tickets!The event, produced by Art Colony Association, Inc., features the works of hundreds of artists and attracts 20,000 guests. Two lucky KPRC 2 Insiders will be among them after each winning FOUR FREE VIP tickets to attend on Saturday, October 11, 2025.
Houston Grand Opera named finalist for 2025 International Opera Awards
Read full article: Houston Grand Opera named finalist for 2025 International Opera Awards“Houston dreams big, and HGO shares those dreams with audiences through world-class opera that resonates far beyond our stage," General Director and CEO Khori Dastoor said in a statement.
Our Town: Westbury neighborhood transforms with new library and soon to come outdoor venue
Read full article: Our Town: Westbury neighborhood transforms with new library and soon to come outdoor venueWestbury is on the rise, transforming from a neighborhood once in decline to a vibrant community hub.
Houston food & drink specials for September 2025: brunches, events, and limited-time menus
Read full article: Houston food & drink specials for September 2025: brunches, events, and limited-time menusDiscover the best Houston restaurant specials and events this September, from anniversary menus and charity dining to creative new dishes and limited-time offers.
Houston-based Axiom Space launches global university alliance to expand microgravity research
Read full article: Houston-based Axiom Space launches global university alliance to expand microgravity research“As space infrastructure moves from government-led to commercially operated, it’s critical we preserve and expand access to low-Earth orbit (LOE) for science,” Dr. Lucie Low, Axiom’s chief science officer, said.
Houston Arboretum brings back free, family-friendly “Bat Fest” 🦇
Read full article: Houston Arboretum brings back free, family-friendly “Bat Fest” 🦇Organizers say the celebration is meant to honor bats as “superheroes” of the natural world. Not only do they help control pests like mosquitoes, but they also pollinate plants and disperse seeds.
What’s happening in Houston for Hispanic Heritage Month 2025
Read full article: What’s happening in Houston for Hispanic Heritage Month 2025Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month in Houston (Sept. 15–Oct. 15) with free concerts, festivals, food and family activities across the city; here’s your guide to this year’s top events.
Season 3 of ‘Eat Like a Local’ launches with chefs recognized by the James Beard Awards
Read full article: Season 3 of ‘Eat Like a Local’ launches with chefs recognized by the James Beard AwardsFirst stop: Spring, Texas. We roll in to see Chef Thomas Billie running the kitchen like a boss and his wife Elizabeth who is keeping the dining room humming — which is important, because the place is packed. Why? Well, maybe because Chef Thomas just snagged the 2025 James Beard Award for Best Chef: Texas.
El Gato Coffeehouse, Houston’s first cat café, prepares to celebrate 1,000 adoptions🐱
Read full article: El Gato Coffeehouse, Houston’s first cat café, prepares to celebrate 1,000 adoptions🐱KPRC 2 has previously spoken about El Gato Coffeehouse and its adoption process. Eight years after it was founded and nearly 1,000 adopted cats later, the community is being asked to come through and help El Gato Coffeehouse celebrate its incredible milestone.
Texans legend Andre Johnson gives back to Houston kids with shopping spree
Read full article: Texans legend Andre Johnson gives back to Houston kids with shopping spreeAndre Johnson, a former NFL star and Texans legend, known for his remarkable career and recent induction into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, continues to show his dedication to the Houston community.
Bayou City Art Festival returns to Memorial Park for Fall 2025 celebration, meet this year’s featured artist
Read full article: Bayou City Art Festival returns to Memorial Park for Fall 2025 celebration, meet this year’s featured artistMark your calendars!🎨🖼️🗓️✅ Houston’s signature outdoor art event is back, once again transforming the city into a showcase of creativity and community on October 10–12. We met this year's featured artist from Phoenix, Arizona, Jonah Ballard on Houston life where he shared how he got into acrylic painting and the influence his parents had on his medium.
The Weeknd concludes US tour in Texas with dazzling, mic-dropping performances
Read full article: The Weeknd concludes US tour in Texas with dazzling, mic-dropping performancesMulti-award-winning musician The Weeknd delivered a stunning performance in a sold-out show at the Alamodome in San Antonio, closing out his "After Hours Till Dawn" Tour. He did the same at Houston's NRG Stadium and Dallas' AT&T Stadium.
Is Houston’s ‘Be Someone’ art or Graffiti? A philosophical take
Read full article: Is Houston’s ‘Be Someone’ art or Graffiti? A philosophical takeIn just 13 years, the big blue letters have become one of Houston’s most recognizable (and most tampered with) landmarks. But is ‘Be Someone’ art… or a crime?
Timeline of Houston’s ‘Be Someone’ mural: From iconic street art to contested graffiti
Read full article: Timeline of Houston’s ‘Be Someone’ mural: From iconic street art to contested graffitiIn just 13 years, the big blue letters have become one of Houston’s most recognizable (and most tampered with) landmarks.
Hit the road safely: Bridgestone’s ‘Teens Drive Smart’ offers free tips to teen drivers
Read full article: Hit the road safely: Bridgestone’s ‘Teens Drive Smart’ offers free tips to teen driversOn Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025, Bridgestone debuted its free “Teens Drive Smart” driving experience at NRG Stadium, offering classroom instruction and hands‑on exercises intended to teach Houston‑area teens defensive driving and safer decision‑making behind the wheel.
Taylor Swift announces engagement to Travis Kelce: ‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married’
Read full article: Taylor Swift announces engagement to Travis Kelce: ‘Your English teacher and your gym teacher are getting married’Taylor Swift has announced her engagement to Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce.