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Former KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley wins first Lone Star Emmy for Houston Derecho coverage
Read full article: Former KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley wins first Lone Star Emmy for Houston Derecho coverageAlthough he retired earlier this year, former KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley is still being recognized for his commitment to Houston and keeping the public safe and informed through the most intense storms.
‘Forgiveness is a hard thing’: Woman who lost sister during Beryl outage reacts to CenterPoint CEO’s apology
Read full article: ‘Forgiveness is a hard thing’: Woman who lost sister during Beryl outage reacts to CenterPoint CEO’s apologyOn Thursday, KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding spoke with Jason Wells, the CEO of CenterPoint Energy. This was Wells’ first interview with a TV news station since the aftermaths of the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl.
‘I just... I’m so deeply sorry’: CenterPoint’s CEO Jason Wells’ raw reaction of power outage victim losing her sister
Read full article: ‘I just... I’m so deeply sorry’: CenterPoint’s CEO Jason Wells’ raw reaction of power outage victim losing her sisterDuring an exclusive interview with CenterPoint Energy’s CEO Jason Wells, KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding showed him a video of a woman who watched her sister gasp for air as she struggled to breathe during the massive power outage.
KPRC 2′s exclusive interview with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells
Read full article: KPRC 2′s exclusive interview with CenterPoint Energy CEO Jason WellsCenterPoint Energy CEO Jason Wells spoke with KPRC 2 in the first interview since Houston’s double whammy of natural disasters: a derecho in May and Hurricane Beryl in July. Click this story for the FULL transcripted interview.
EXCLUSIVE: CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells answers KPRC 2 questions in first TV interview since derecho, Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: EXCLUSIVE: CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells answers KPRC 2 questions in first TV interview since derecho, Hurricane BerylJust days before Houstonians will be able to share their honest thoughts about CenterPoint Energy with the Texas Public Utilities Commission, the company’s top man has agreed to interview exclusively with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding.
Florida communities hit by 3 hurricanes in last 13 months vow to rebuild
Read full article: Florida communities hit by 3 hurricanes in last 13 months vow to rebuildA single landfalling hurricane has the potential to set up a community for years. In the Florida Big Bend, many small communities have seen not one, not two, but three landfilling hurricanes in the past 13 months.
Family devastated after teen found shot to death in parking lot of Brookshire apartment complex
Read full article: Family devastated after teen found shot to death in parking lot of Brookshire apartment complexAn 18-year-old is dead after being shot and left in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Brookshire.
‘I’ve been meaning to reach you about your car’s extended warranty’: Is it a scam or just misleading?
Read full article: ‘I’ve been meaning to reach you about your car’s extended warranty’: Is it a scam or just misleading?They try by phone, by email and even by mail. It seems a carrier pigeon is the only method of communication these companies looking to reach you about your vehicle’s extended warranty.
Community pays for new prosthetic leg after 9-year-old loses his in Gulf of Mexico during Galveston vacation
Read full article: Community pays for new prosthetic leg after 9-year-old loses his in Gulf of Mexico during Galveston vacationJust days after a boy lost his prosthetic leg in the Gulf of Mexico while on family vacation on Galveston, the community has raised enough money to help buy him a replacement.
‘We were so exhausted:’ Couple survives 36 hours at sea after current carries them while scuba diving near Matagorda
Read full article: ‘We were so exhausted:’ Couple survives 36 hours at sea after current carries them while scuba diving near MatagordaA couple from Oklahoma survived two nights and nearly two days bobbing in the Gulf of Mexico last week.
Inside look at heightened security in Houston ahead of VP Kamala Harris’ speech to teachers Union
Read full article: Inside look at heightened security in Houston ahead of VP Kamala Harris’ speech to teachers UnionKPRC 2 reporter Gage Goulding and photojournalist Oscar Chavez are at the George R. Brown Convention Center, where later today Vice President Kamala Harris will deliver a keynote speech during the American Federation of Teachers’ 88th national convention.
‘Unprecedented’ outages: CenterPoint executive promises you’ll get estimated times for power restoration Thursday
Read full article: ‘Unprecedented’ outages: CenterPoint executive promises you’ll get estimated times for power restoration ThursdayMore than a million customers are still without power in the Houston metro area after Hurricane Beryl’s destructive wind knocked out power. Starting Thursday, CenterPoint will give customers estimated restoration times.
How reporters, photographers plan ahead to stay safe while covering hurricanes
Read full article: How reporters, photographers plan ahead to stay safe while covering hurricanesAs Hurricane Beryl approaches the Texas Coast, communities are preparing for its powerful winds and heavy rains. With expected landfall near Matagorda around 2 a.m. Monday, areas like Galveston, Houston, and Katy will experience significant impact. Our reporter Gage Goulding is on the ground, ensuring you get the latest updates despite the challenging conditions. Stay safe and stay informed.
LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Matagorda County as Category 1 Hurricane
Read full article: LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Matagorda County as Category 1 HurricaneTropical Storm Beryl is forecast to re-intensify to hurricane status before making a final landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Army vet sucker punched by Sugar Land bar employee who allegedly called him the ‘N-word’
Read full article: Army vet sucker punched by Sugar Land bar employee who allegedly called him the ‘N-word’The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has opened an investigation after a veteran of the U.S. Army was hospitalized from being sucker punched at a Sugar Land bar.
VIDEO: Shark dragged back into Galveston waters after reaching shore 😲
Read full article: VIDEO: Shark dragged back into Galveston waters after reaching shore 😲You just never know what you’ll come across in Galveston! This nailbiting video provided by The Yardley Family shows a man pulling on the shark's tail to get it back inside the water.
How much will my CenterPoint Energy bill go up? Storm repairs lead to increase
Read full article: How much will my CenterPoint Energy bill go up? Storm repairs lead to increaseCenterPoint Energy customers should expect a slight increase in their bills as the company continues to recover from a recent storm that caused extensive damage to its infrastructure.
Caught in the middle: Residents of Houston Heights apartment complex still without power
Read full article: Caught in the middle: Residents of Houston Heights apartment complex still without powerFirst it was waiting for CenterPoint to restore power. Now it's trying to find a problem with the electrical system in the apartment building.
‘God’s here:’ Tornado tears roof from several homes in neighborhood, miraculously no one hurt
Read full article: ‘God’s here:’ Tornado tears roof from several homes in neighborhood, miraculously no one hurtIf there’s one word to describe what happened in the Bridgeland neighborhood on Thursday, it would be - destruction.
Patient pulls gun on Houston Firefighters treating him. Should firefighters, EMS carry protection?
Read full article: Patient pulls gun on Houston Firefighters treating him. Should firefighters, EMS carry protection?Following an incident where a man pulled a gun on two firefighters responding to a call of a person having seizures at a southwest Houston apartment complex, a question comes up: do firefighters have any sort of protection when they respond to calls?