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Ramadan Mubarak!

The eighth $2,500 scholarship winner of the year is Reece Simmons-Miller, who is currently a senior at Cy-Fair High School located in the Cy-Fair Independent School District.

Ramadan falls on the ninth lunar month in the Islamic calendar and is believed to be the month in which the Holy Qur’an was revealed to Prophet Muhammad.

The Texas Education Agency is hosting its first of four community meetings Tuesday night, nearly a week after the state announced it would move forward with a takeover of its largest school district.

We’re celebrating the 10th anniversary of our Habitat partnership with some exciting changes…including a brand-new build site!

For the 10th year in a row, KPRC 2 has partnered with the Houston Habitat For Humanity to help build homes for deserving families in the area.

The full story can be seen in the video above, which is part of a series where we are looking back at most-watched viral videos.

Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher announced on Thursday that up to $1,000,000 in federal funding has been secured for Harris County Public Health to reduce homelessness.

The eighth $2,500 scholarship winner of the year is Reece Simmons-Miller, who is currently a senior at Cy-Fair High School located in the Cy-Fair Independent School District.

Kelly Garrahan, a resident of Titusville, found a creature with oddly shaped head and tail in her yard, which started disrupting her farm animals.

The eighth $2,500 scholarship winner of the year is Reece Simmons-Miller, who is currently a senior at Cy-Fair High School located in the Cy-Fair Independent School District.

The Houston Association of Black Journalists held its Annual Student Mentor Breakfast Saturday at KPRC 2 News. The station welcomed dozens of students, eager to get advice and valuable face-time from some of the best and brightest in the media and communications field.

Mel Camp looks at how the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is honoring our military members, past and present, for Armed Forces Appreciation Day

Union Pacific Railroad has announced a collaboration with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and community partners in an agreement to move forward with additional environmental assessment and testing at the former Houston Wood Preserving Works site in Fifth Ward.

Brookfield Residential has been building modern, stylish homes in the Lone Star State for years, now in the Elyson Community in Katy.

According to RodeoHouston, Businessman and rapper Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson’s Grand Champion Best of Show, Le Chemin du Roi Brut, Champagne AOC, NV, was purchased by J. Alan Kent Development - Julie and Alan Kent, Randa and Ray Gilliam, Andrea and Bruce Bryant, and John M. Cotterell for a Rodeo record of $325,000.

The winners of the 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo World’s Championship Bar-B-Que Contest were announced Sunday.

Kids and Car Safety has documented at least 38 children nationwide who were left alone in a vehicle that was stolen in 2023, according to a release. In the Houston area, this year, there have been at least two incidents where a vehicle was stolen while children were inside.

He believes good business is all about supporting the community you serve.

This month, we are featuring the H. E. A. R. T. program (Housing, Entrepreneurship And Readiness Training), an organization that was founded to create new opportunities for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their potential

Home Office minister Chris Philp commits to making "any further changes needed" to licensing.

The 2023 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is almost here.

There are over 300 Police Athletic Leagues across the country. Their goal is to keep kids off the street and help them make better choices.

On Saturday, people in the Asian American community and leaders held a rally to express outrage for Senate Bill 147.

Memorial Park Conservancy, along with partners the City of Houston, Houston Parks and Recreation Department, Kinder Foundation, and Uptown Houston, are celebrating the grand opening of Memorial Park’s transformational land bridge and prairie project.

Caramel DeLites, Thin Mints, Lemonades, the list goes on! We all know and love the annual sale of Girl Scout cookies each year!

Congressman Al Green announced that he has secured $1 million in Federal Funding for Legacy Community Health Clinic to help upgrade its electronic medical records software.

It’s been called the nation’s largest monthly gathering of black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.

In celebration of Black History Month, a local museum will offer tips, resources and records for locating African American ancestors, according to a release.

Valentine’s Day is here, and we want you to share your special valentine.

The University of St. Thomas announced an anti-trafficking collaboration with college and high school students in the communication department, according to a release.

It was a night this community will never forget.

Local Comedian Tommy Berretz, is the founder of Project Punchline, doing comedy and supporting notable causes. He is a Comedian, Actor, Producer, and Serial Entrepreneur. He tours internationally as a Comedian and has been lucky enough to be cast in popular films like Tartarus: The Devil’s Basement, Illusionary, and Viking Academy with Zach King.

The podcast features longform interviews and discussions with problem-solving members of our communities.

The Brookwood Community is changing the way the world thinks about adults with disabilities.

The Houston OEM has provided several useful tips on how to separate debris after a severe weather event.

Well known for its celebrity sightings just as much as it is for its great food, a wildly popular Houston restaurant is in the headlines for not paying its bills, according to a recently filed lawsuit.

Starting on Jan. 23, a bi-weekly podcast will supply listeners with deep dives into major topics that our reporting team from around the country is covering.

Kelsey and Cambel’s Kids Care support book drives, women’s shelters and more

Community leaders gathered Wednesday morning for the Harvey Renovation project reveal at the Blue Triangle Community Center, according to a release.

Who doesn’t love shopping for a good cause? ‘The Sale Houston’ is kicking off its 8th year of the annual shopping event that benefits pediatric cancer research starting TOMORROW, January 5th through the 7th at the Bayou City Event Center.

A Silver Alert has been issued for a missing 90-year-old man who is diagnosed with a cognitive impairment, according to Kingsville Police Department.

AAA Texas is reminding drivers to be even more cautious and watch out for children and teenagers who will probably be riding on their new toys after Christmas Day.

A boil water notice has been issued Friday for several Houston-area communities due to low water pressure, according to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

New York City police arrested two men who were reportedly involved in a "developing threat" to the Jewish community.

Police say the suspect entered the store and produced a handgun in an attempt to rob the store, but the clerk pulled a gun from his waistband.

Three Asian countries have made it into the list of National Geographic’s breathtaking places to visit in 2023. The 25 locations, chosen for their "wonder, rewarding to travelers of all ages, and supportive of local communities and ecosystems," are framed under the five categories of Community, Nature, Culture, Family and Adventure. The first Asian location mentioned in the National Geographic list is Laos, a country in Southeast Asia known for its amazing views and unexplored lands.

Jamie Acourt's sentence will be reactivated unless he starts paying back £90K he made in a drugs deal.

The Radio 1 presenter receives "role model" award for opening up the conversation around bowel cancer.

The troubles affecting the MV Hebrides follows the withdrawal of another ferry for repairs.

The bill does not specifically target the LGBTQ+ community, but it’s designed to exclude them in this new common-law marriage.

The City of Laredo Health Department will celebrate World Health Day and National Public...

Police on the Canadian side of a key US border crossing begin clearing protesters.

There are fears items like the clock recovered from the disaster will be lost once their keepers die.

Alexi Giannoulias picks up endorsements in his bid for secretary of state from retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and supporters of alderman and former secretary of state candidate Pat Dowell.

The U.N. chief has warned the continued paralysis of Lebanon’s government may dampen international support for this small Mideast country going through a “very dramatic” crisis

The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent of Schools René Gutiérrez invite the community to the annual BISD Holiday Tamalada at 5 p.m. today at the Central Administration Building Cafeteria, 708 Palm Blvd. “We are inviting the community to join us for our annual community Holiday Tamalada,” Gutiérrez said. “This is open to the public and we want to share the good cheer and spirt this holiday season.”s

Radio 1 Newsbeat hears from superfans of the war game, after the actor spoke about his love for it.

Residents choke back tears on the streets of Leigh-on Sea as they remember their compassionate MP.

A murder investigation is under way after the bodies were discovered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire.

The community has raised thousands of dollars to pay for Zalmay Niazy's legal fees.

Founder of an animal sanctuary Pen Farthing urges ministers to get 71 people to safety in the UK.

The San Marcos community is being encouraged to apply for the Utility Assistance Program, implemented by the city. Utility late fees and disconnections were postponed beginning in March 2020 and were set to help those impacted by COVID-19 and February's snowstorm. [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate.

Parents of the most recent group of students abducted in northern Nigeria are calling for international pressure on the government to help stop a series of kidnappings since December that have seized nearly 1,000 students

The 184-unit community is anticipated to open in summer of 2022.

At the behest of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, state lawmakers are allowing Chicago to continue leaving the dangerous pipes in the ground as crews wrap up a decadelong overhaul of the city’s aging distribution system.

The boy was taking part in a football coaching session when a thunderstorm hit Blackpool.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos announced she would not seek reelection after serving since 2013 in a northwest and west central Illinois district that has trended increasingly Republican.

Anthony L. Brown, 38, was charged with the manufacture and delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine, unlawful possession of more than 900 grams of cocaine, and being a felon in possession of a handgun, according to a news release.

City officials estimated it will cost $27,000 to replace each of the 650 lead service lines they plan to dig out of the ground this year, far more than other cities have paid.

“We grow up in the Black community not knowing our history, not knowing who we are,” she said. “It’s so important to teach young kids because we’re not taught to self-love. There’s no self-confidence or self-image because you open up books and you never see positive images of Black people.”

“I know the CPD community is mourning, and that grief is deep and long-lasting. I know that it’s hard to take care of yourself and to reach out,” Brown said. “I also know that we need to do more to support each other — and we will.’'

“It’s heartwarming to be able to help and I’m glad that my community is finally getting what they need, but there’s gotta be a different way to reach them and make it easier for them to access these vaccines,” he said. “Not only to facilitate access but to also help them feel more comfortable getting it. There is so much misinformation out there.”

Global community outpaces U.S. in administering new COVID vaccine CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the ongoing worldwide impacts of the coronavirus.

The last known slave ship and the community founded by its survivors

HOUSTON KPRC 2 is continuing to feature local businesses as the Houston economy re-opens. In this feature, we have listed some newly opened or reopened businesses in Spring to support. Address: Old Town Spring, 26408 Preston AvenuePhone: (832) 244-1516Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Address: 6633 Spring Stuebner Road #325Phone: (346) 236-6988Hours: Closed Mondays, open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Tapout Fitness - Opened September 2019Tapout Fitness offers explosive boxing, kickboxing, boot camp, and martial arts classes for adults and kids.

The answer: Here is when each Houston-area library says they plan to open:It is uncertain when the Harris County Public Libraries will reopen. The Fort Bend County Libraries website says no date for reopening has been set at this time. For these branches, the Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday - ClosedThe Brazoria County Library System website says all its branches are closed to the public until further notice. The Montgomery County Memorial Library System website says the lobby area of all its branches is open on a limited basis. The Chambers County Library System website says it is closed until further notice.

USBG Bartender Emergency Assistance Program - The United States Bartenders Guild is providing grants of $150 and up to $500 to bartenders affected by the pandemic. Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Program - This nonprofit is providing emergency funding to bar and restaurant employees or owners whose insurance is not providing compensation for unforeseen expenses due to COVID-19. DoorDash COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program - DoorDash is providing financial assistance to Dashers who are ill with COVID-19, have been active on the platform for at least 30 days and who completed at least 30 deliveries in the last 30 days before being diagnosed. For artists, musicians and actorsDramatists Guild Foundation Emergency COVID-19 Fund - The Dramatists Guild Foundation is providing emergency financial assistance to playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists struggling due to COVID-19 related circumstances. Actors Fund Emergency Financial Assistance - The Actors Fund is providing emergency financial assistance to eligible union and non-union workers in entertainment and performing arts.

For die-hard Community fans, the hopes for the comedy series have always been "six seasons and a movie!" And it was the Atlanta creator and star who unwittingly took the first stab at pitching a possible movie idea to the group. Community started streaming on Netflix on April 1, and ET spoke with McHale last month about the "six seasons and a movie!" "I would do it in a New York minute," he continued, adding, "It's going to be hard to get a hold of Donald [Glover]... Obviously, Donald became -- I mean, I think people on Mercury know who he is. RELATED CONTENT:Pedro Pascal Can't Stop Cracking Up During 'Community' Reunion Virtual Table Read'Community': Dan Harmon Says There Are 'Conversations' About a MovieWatch the 'Community' Cast's Virtual Reunion Where Donald Glover Finds Out He's Not Part of the Group Chat

The Community cast reunited for a virtual table read on Monday -- and things at Greendale were just as hilarious as ever! While the executor was originally played by Walton Goggins in the 2014 episode, he was unavailable for Monday's reading. The cast fell right back into character in the hilarious ep, and Pascal did a great job leading them through Pierce's preplanned interrogation. Community, which premiered in 2009, followed seven unlikely strangers who meet in a study group at community college. It's taking place on a large pirate ship," McHale joked of a Community feature when ET chatted with him last month.

While the Houston zoo is closed to the public, its creating and sharing educational videos and virtual entertainment. While the Houston Zoo has used webcams for years, the number of people watching them has skyrocketed since the zoo closed to the public. Each week we had hundreds of thousands of viewers, but since weve closed, weve had 1.3 million folks visit the webcams, says Lauren Wappler, the zoos public relations manager. The Facebook Live videos have also been a success, featuring different animals every weekday. The live videos have been great for the zookeepers to interact with guests, Wappler says.

While the Houston zoo is closed to the public, its creating and sharing educational videos and virtual entertainment. While the Houston Zoo has used webcams for years, the number of people watching them has skyrocketed since the zoo closed to the public. Each week we had hundreds of thousands of viewers, but since weve closed, weve had 1.3 million folks visit the webcams, says Lauren Wappler, the zoos public relations manager. The Facebook Live videos have also been a success, featuring different animals every weekday. The live videos have been great for the zookeepers to interact with guests, Wappler says.

The United States has filed a complaint against Community Health Network Inc. (Community) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the Department of Justice announced today. The Act permits the United States to intervene and take over the lawsuit, as it has done here in part. The case is captioned United States and the State of Indiana ex rel. Thomas Fischer v. Community Health Network, Inc., et al. The claims in which the United States has intervened are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.

I spy the occasional shop offering T-shirts, fudge, and German beer steins, but altogether I find a more sophisticated Fredericksburg. Just a short drive from downtown Fredericksburg, wine tourists find more than 50 wineries and vineyards, and in Gillespie County alone, the count is nearly 30 wineries. As is the case at almost every tasting room in the world, guests have the option to try a flight of small pours. Main Street still buzzes with beer lovers, and Fredericksburg Brewing Company, which opened in 1994, has never been more popular. But my favorite galleries and shops take me off Main Street, southward along Lincoln Street.

HOUSTON - Community activists, a Houston rapper and parents of young homicide victims came together Tuesday morning to ask for a cease fire to the killing of children. Community Activist Deric Muhammad lead the press conference at the S.H.A.P.E Community Center in Houstons Fourth Ward. Community members said theyre growing tired of the senseless violence against children. I cant do none of that.Houston rapper Paul Wall challenged the city to tackle the homicides of children proactively, rather than reactively. Activists said theyre tired of attending the funerals of children and hearing about gun violence.

A new report found that the TSA doesn't have access to terrorist watch list data that would have flagged 73 airport workers; McKinney police officer Eric Casebolt was suspended after video was released showing his rough response to a disturbance at a Texas pool party.

Two Mississippi police officers were shot dead over the weekend during a traffic stop. The suspects in the shooting have all been arrested. Anna Werner reports.

Australian man shot by ISIS supporters Community members in Sydney, Australia fear tensions between Muslims may erupt after a Shi'ite community leader was shot in front of his wife and children. Network 10 Australia's Joe Hill reports.