GALLERIA

A Spring woman said her car was burglarized and her tires were left on cinder blocks when she went to visit a friend’s Galleria apartment Friday night. The woman said her car was in direct view of surveillance cameras, yet she can’t get the complex or police to view it to try and find the burglar.

Authorities say a robbery at The Galleria shopping mall in Houston ended with another man being rushed to the hospital after being shot on Friday night.

There’s a certain level of privacy that’s to be expected when using the restroom, even at public shopping centers.

A new apartment complex that will feature affordable housing units for seniors is coming to the Galleria area.

Officers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after they said a chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a fiery crash near the Galleria area Monday.

A man has been pronounced dead after reportedly being hit by a vehicle near The Galleria Sunday afternoon.

A Houston woman is terrified after someone slipped a camera under her fitting room door, she thinks in an attempt to record her changing.

A ride home from the Galleria Mall on Black Friday ended with thousands of dollars worth of gifts stolen from the back of a family’s S.U.V., according to one of the victims, who asked to remain anonymous.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will walk through the Galleria on Black Friday to meet customers and workers to provide safe shopping information during the holiday season.

I received an email from a viewer that seems to pose an age-old question: plant in fall or wait until spring?

The 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot in west Houston over the weekend was a popular rapper who recently moved to Houston. Fans and her record label poured out tributes to Destinee Govan, who performed under the alias, “Lotta Cash Desoto.”

An investigation is underway after a woman died at a hospital and two others were hurt in a shooting that took place near the Galleria area early Saturday, Houston police said.

Officers with Houston Police Department are seeking help in finding four men accused of stealing dozens of designer glasses and unknown amounts of cash from a Galleria-area optometry office.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for the aggravated robbery of an eye care business in the Galleria area.

A busted pipe caused a big mess Monday for some business owners in the Galleria area, who spent Labor Day cleaning up flooded stores.

Houston drivers will now be able to get to downtown, airports, and several popular areas such as the Galleria as the HOV lanes will stay open seven days a week instead of just on weekdays.

Hundreds of kids in the Houston area will be heading to school in style thanks to multi-platinum artist and entrepreneur Money Man.

A recap with videos on what happened on Houston Life, July 18, 2022.

The first-ever ‘Peru to the World Expo,’ is landing at Houston’s Galleria area -- no passport required.

Houston police said a suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside the Galleria over the weekend.

Need to do some shopping this Easter weekend? Planning to eat out for brunch or dinner?

Surveillance photos were released in hopes someone will recognize a suspect wanted for stealing over $3,700 in clothing at a store in the Galleria area, according to the Houston Police Department.

An officer with the Houston Police Department and two wrecker drivers were hit after responding to two crashes in the Galleria area Friday, according to HPD.

Houston police are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed by an officer at an apartment complex near the Galleria area Wednesday evening.

Authorities have arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man outside a Galleria-area apartment complex on Jan. 22.

A man was shot and killed outside his Galleria-area apartment early Saturday morning, police said.

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Special Victims Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for a sexual assault of a child.

TFTI is an interactive selfie experience located in the Galleria!

The BakerRipley Turkey Trot race is a Houston favorite Thanksgiving tradition that is returning in person this year.

Prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor charge against a Houston rabbi accused of grabbing a woman as she walked in the Galleria area several months ago.

A connector ramp that was originally expected to be closed until December, or even next year, has partially reopened.

This is the busiest interchange in Texas, with more than 250,000 vehicles traveling through 59 and 610 a day! Major work has been underway for quite some time now, and TxDOT’s most recent accomplishment: opening the connector ramps that lead drivers into the Galleria area. These connector ramps were supposed to be shut down for six to eight months, when they first closed during the summer.

A police chase in Houston ended in an arrest Friday, Houston police said.

Disney announced Monday they will permanently close “nearly” 60 full-size stores across the U.S, among them is the Houston Galleria location.

Friends and family members of one of the men shot during Saturday’s robbery at a restaurant near the Galleria area is now hoping for the best.

Friends and family members of one of the men shot during Saturday’s robbery at a restaurant near the Galleria area is now hoping for the best.

Friends and family members of one of the men shot during Saturday’s robbery at a restaurant near the Galleria area is now hoping for the best.

Everett Briscoe, 41, was fatally shot Saturday at the Grotto Ristorante in the Galleria area while on a trip with friends from a well-known New Orleans social club.

Officials are investigating after a train hit a truck in the River Oaks District on Wednesday.

Ike Umar woke up early Tuesday morning to find a shirtless man sneaking around his Galleria-area home.

The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.

The Houston Galleria is an experience. To make that the best experience possible, take a look at what we’ve learned through the years of visiting this massive Houston shopping destination.

A woman told police she believes the suspects who stole her $5,000 purse from her car in a grocery store parking lot followed her from the Galleria Mall and then waited for her to return to her vehicle.

Slowdowns on your normal route into the Galleria are about to get even worse.

Police are trying to determine who shot a man multiple times and left him in a garage in League City.

On Saturday, police are investigating a homicide that happened in southwest Houston.

On the job hunt? The Galleria is making it easy, lining up multiple career options all in one place.

Two critical connector ramps at the interchange of the Southwest Freeway and the West Loop are closing starting this Thursday.

The Houston Office of the Council on American Islamic Relations joined Muslim and Palestinian organizations Saturday to protest against the brutal attacks in the Middle East.

Ten robbery suspects were arrested and now Houston police are discussing the case on Friday at 10 a.m.

It is a frightening crime trend of diners and shoppers followed and robbed and KPRC 2 has learned law enforcement has formed a task force and is going undercover to catch the criminals.

Brazoria County sheriff’s deputies believe a man was followed for about 45 miles from a high-end jewelry store near the Galleria to his home near Alvin before he was robbed in his driveway.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is noticing a frightening trend of shoppers and diners being followed from stores and restaurants and then robbed.

The Houston Police Robbery Division is searching for the man that ambushed and robbed two women at their Galleria apartments earlier this morning.

Reported attempt to shoot a music video in a quiet Galleria neighborhood, ends in a shootout, police say.

An increased reward up to $15,000 is being offered for information on a driver that was involved in a deadly hit-and-run incident near the Galleria in December, according to Houston Crime Stoppers.

3D Galerié features optical illusions and classical art paintings infused with pop culture references. (Courtesy of 3D Galerié)HOUSTON – Houston’s interactive art experience has found a new home. 3D Galerié is now open at the MarqE Entertainment Center at 7620 Katy Freeway. The museum features optical illusions and classical art paintings infused with pop culture references. Guests can become a part of the interactive experience by taking selfies and photos.

HOUSTON – Clutch City Cluckers is a new hot chicken-concept food truck, that now has a permanent location near the Galleria at 5550 Val Verde St.Their grand opening event is happening all weekend, today through Sunday from 11am to 11pm. The food truck will offer 50% off their entire menu each day, plus host a raffle for a Playstation 5, Nintendo Switches, and other cool prizes for customers to win. The “Clutch City” is inspired by the nickname given to the Houston Rockets after winning both the 1994 and 1995 NBA championships. Even the logo, that consists of a chicken on a rocket, not only pays homage to the space city, but also a vision for the business to skyrocket and represent Clutch City nationwide. Make sure to stop by this weekend for some delicious hot chicken sandwiches, or log onto ClutchCityCluckers.com for more info.

HOUSTON – Schools aren’t the only facilities that have closed due to the winter weather across the Houston area. KPRC 2 is following closures in major business venues, airports and local governments, among others. Houston ZooDue to the aftermath of the Texas winter storm, the Houston Zoo will remain closed through Feb. 21 with plans to reopen on Feb. 22. — H-E-B (@HEB) February 15, 2021City of Sugar LandThe City will be closed for normal business on Tues. due to weather. WalmartWalmart has dozens of locations closed across the Houston area.

A look at the Houston skyline during this snow dayHOUSTON – As the freezing rain and snow flurries sprinkle down across the Houston area, KPRC 2 viewers and employees are sending in photos of the winter storm. Posted by Cleveland TX Fire Department on Monday, February 15, 2021Conroeproudmommy ConroeCypressCypress on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Cypress on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Onalaskacman OnalaskaRichmondRichmond on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) SeabrookSeabrook on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – A family searches for answers after a 63-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident near the Galleria area. The driver left the scene. Weems said his wife touched so many lives and was the love of his life. And so I thought my life was already in front of me and I knew what was going to happen,” Weems said. AdHe said the thought of his wife being left to die on the road is something he still thinks about.

HOUSTON - The Ninth Annual Touchdown Club of Houston Hildebrand Foundation Private School Awards are set to take place at the Omni Hotel in the Galleria on Wednesday night. For family and friends that cannot attend this year's event due to restrictions, VYPE has partnered with the Touchdown Club of Houston to broadcast the evening LIVE on VYPE.com and the TD Club of Houston Facebook page. "We are proud to partner with the Touchdown Club of Houston on their 9th Annual Private School Football Awards, as they recognize the incredible accomplishments of Private School football players across this great city," VYPE Media CEO Shane Hildreth said. Finalists for the TD Club of Houston's Coach of the Year, Specialist, Ironman, Lineman, Defensive and Offensive Players of the Year will be honored with the winners being announced at the end of the night. VYPE will carry the entire two-hour event LIVE on multiple platforms for easy viewing.

HOUSTON – Two videographers were devastated to find their hard-earned equipment had been stolen by car thieves in a Galleria-area neighborhood. Their camera and videography equipment was gone. “They took all my lighting equipment,” Caicedo said. “People are out here actually working hard, and they’re just here stealing people’s hard work,” Caicedo said. “So we can get started and not just sit around ... dreaming to work,” Petersen.

HOUSTON – Family and friends of Kathy Lynn, 63, are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for her death. Lynn was hit and killed Thursday while crossing the street near the intersection of Westheimer Road and Interstate 610 in the Galleria area. The driver responsible never stopped to help and render aid and remains on the run. “Anytime you get involved in anything on the street of Westheimer in Houston you got to know there’s going to be surveillance footage,” Teare said. Teare had a message for the drivers responsible in both cases: “There’s no statute of limitations on this.

HOUSTON – A Houston homeowner wants to know who took some of her Christmas decorations. The next morning the owner realized both of the nutcrackers were gone when she went to check the mail. “They were life-sized, bigger than I am, and they’ve had them up every year since we’ve been here,” said neighbor Ron Roberts, who lives a few doors down. “The neighbors that had this happen do make a big effort to light up their house and provide some joy to the area,” he said. Two neighbors said they recently had issues with minor thefts but the owner said this was the first time someone took her decorations.

HOUSTON – As Americans across the nation wait for the highly anticipated 2020 presidential race results, many businesses are in fear of potential protests following the election results. Many businesses in the Galleria, River Oaks and downtown have boarded its buildings Tuesday afternoon. KPRC 2 reached out for comment to a few businesses. Houston businesses aren’t the only ones boarding up. In Austin, several stores on South Congress Avenue, which is down the street from the State Capital, have also boarded up over fears of protests.

HOUSTON – The Tilman Fertitta family and the King Ranch family are launching a new restaurant in the Galleria area. King Ranch Texas Kitchen is a southern-style steakhouse, which is set to open before the holidays. The menu will include beef cheek Barbacoa tacos, smoked brisket queso, King Ranch fried quail, blackened redfish and smoked brisket Pimento grilled cheese, per the website. While King Ranch, a major agribusiness with interests in farming, luxury retail goods, and recreational hunting, will supply meats and other products. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday.

The bad news: Burger-chan at Greenway Plaza announced Friday that it was the last day of business because the location was permanently closing. According to the announcement on the website, the news came as a shock to customers because owners Willet Feng and Diane Wu Feng decided not to publicly announce the closure. Friday, August 28, 2020 is the last day of service for burger-chan at Greenway Plaza. There were days when someone asked how our day was and we couldnt fully answer without tearing up, the couple wrote. The couple said fans of the burger restaurant should stay tuned as burger-chan burgers may still be available here and there.

HOUSTON, Texas A group of street car racers shut down the intersection of Westheimer and Sage in the Galleria area overnight to donuts and other stunts. Cellphone footage showed the stunts as traffic came to a standstill around them. Police were called to the scene and cleared the intersection. Its unclear if anyone was arrested in connection with the incident. The Harris County District Attorneys Office said it is considering charges in the incident.

As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: What will the renovations on 610 near the Galleria and the 610/59 interchange look like? The project will require additional right-of-way. Approximately 2.5 acres of additional right-of-way have been acquired, which includes ten partial acquisition impacts and one commercial displacement (a Chick-fil-A). You can also visit the Texas Department of Transportation’s website for details.

HOUSTON – The Tasting Room’s original Uptown Park will close their doors on Saturday, becoming yet another restaurant shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Jerry Lasco said in an email to employees Tuesday that failed rent negotiations and limited revenue are reasons for the shutdown. “In the wake of the pandemic, although we have tried many scenarios, it has not been possible to keep the space running at limited capacity,” said Lasco. The restaurant’s original location opened in 2013 and has provided more than 2,000 meals to hospitality workers impacted by the pandemic, Eater Houston reported. Lasco’s other concept, Max’s Wine Dive and The Tasting Room at CityCentre near Beltway 8 and I-10 will remain open.

HOUSTON – A long-awaited Indian restaurant is now open in The Galleria mall. Musaafer, which means traveler in Hindi, embraces authentic ingredients from the multicultural subcontinent of India. Two chefs went a 100-day journey traveling to the 29 states of India. They gathered stories and experiences and translated regional recipes into the new eclectic menu, which features items such as Mangalorean chicken curry, Kerala beef fry, Laal Maas and Malwani lobster curry. This upscale two-story restaurant located in The Galleria’s luxury wing near Nobu and Fig and Olive is the first U.S. based concept for Dubai-based Spice Route Co.

“We are going through very hard moments as small business owners," Perekalski said. According to the Texas Restaurant Association, a staggering 61% of those workers are currently out of a job. Statewide, restaurants contribute $70 billion each year, with Houston producing $15 billion of that on its own. “I think it would be risky for my staff and risky (for customers).”One thing most restaurant owners agree on is that it won’t be business as usual. “It’s a new lifestyle for all of us, not only for us in the restaurant business.

HOUSTON – Drivers in the Galleria area remember what it's like to drive down Westheimer road near Interstate 610 before the stay-at-home order went into effect. Drivers said there is less traffic on a typically heavily traveled road. Drivers could see light traffic even when the order lifted since road construction companies have been able to work longer hours. Angel Brothers Construction Company is set to finish its nine miles of asphalt pavement project on Westheimer road in 90 days instead of the initially projected 13 months. Derek Angel, who is the co-owner of Angel Brothers, which is contracted with TxDOT to complete the road project, said his crew can work without interruptions.

HOUSTON – Located in the Galleria area, the Burger Palace is a real Mom and Pop restaurant, run by a Mei Tamminen and her husband. This is a burger joint that specializes in the highest quality burgers, made with Akaushi Wagu beef, that will melt in your mouth. You can expect great combinations of beef and interesting cheeses, including their French-style burger which is made with soft, melted, brie. What we love about the Burger Palace is the amount of love that seems to be cooked into each burger. These are big, thick and juicy burgers served with huge, flavorful buns.

HOUSTON – An explosion Friday afternoon at a popular shopping center in the Galleria area send customers running. A contractor doing demolition in an empty retail space said a fire broke out in the empty space. Because there were propane tanks in the empty space, contractors ran to Flower Child restaurant and another restaurant to evacuate people. “I ran in there yelling, ‘Everybody get out, everybody get out.’ There’s going to be an explosion. We (were) waiting for the fire department and then heard, boom, boom, boom.

Across from the Galleria’s tallest building, William’s Tower, is Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park. Williams Tower (Jill B. Jarvis)Gerald D. Hines Waterwall Park (Jill B. Jarvis)This park does not have a playground, but is a great place for a picnic. Williams Tower parking garage (Jill B. Jarvis)The only thing tricky with this park is parking. The Galleria Mall Nordstrom parking garage is a block away and is free. A closer option is the Williams Tower parking garage, with starts at $3 for 30 minutes.

HOUSTON – Houston’s craved turkey legs are now available in the Galleria area. The Turkey Leg Hut opened a new food truck at the Galleria Food Truck Park at 2829 Chimney Rock Road, according to a press release. The truck will sere the signature turkey legs and cajun bowls. The TLH Galleria Food Truck is part of the brand’s expansion plans that include a Savoy Urban Beer Garden, Daiquiri Hut and Breakfast Hut in the coming months, per the release. The food truck is open Thursday to Sunday from 11 a.m. to as late as midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Celebrate National Pizza Week with the perfect pizza toss at Antonio’s Flying Pizza | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: January 14, 2020, 3:29 pmAntonio’s Flying Pizza near the Galleria has been serving fresh Italian favorites to Houstonians for 49 years. The Rosa family still owns and operates the restaurant, and they were also one of the first to introduce flying pizza for entertainment! Antonio and Antonella Rosa shared a few secrets to get the perfect pizza toss.

According to TxDOT officials, the 610 West loop southbound enterance ramp from Westheimer closed Friday at 9 p.m. The closure will be indefinite until further notice as crews continue their work to reconstruct the interchange between 610 and the Southwest Freeway. Drivers trying to access the West Loop southbound are advised to take the Southwest Freeway outbound to the Chimney Rock Road exit, make a U-turn onto IH 69 northbound frontage road, take the entrance onto 69 and then take the 610 southbound connector. TxDot officials also said the Hidalgo Street curve will be permanently closed. To access Hidalgo Street, drivers are advised to use the West Loop southbound exit ramp to Hidalgo Street and Richmond Avenue.

HOUSTON – TxDOT has several weekend projects on its agenda, and one or more of them could tie you up. I-10, The East FreewayTxDOT will close the westbound lanes of I-10 at Thompson in Baytown. Weekend ConstructionUS 59/I-69 in MidtownThe connector from US 59 northbound to State Highway 288 will be closed during the day Saturday. The entrance ramp from San Jacinto onto northbound US 59 will also be closed Saturday night. US 290, The Northwest FreewayThree segments of the Northwest Freeway will be under construction this weekend:Three lanes will be closed eastbound from Pinemont Drive to 34th Street all weekend.

HOUSTON – Crews started work along Post Oak Boulevard in Uptown in 2016 and now there may be an end in sight. One of the goals was to improve the appearance of Post Oak Boulevard, making it a more walkable environment by widening sidewalks and adding trees. In the end, rail-like buses will run along Post Oak about every ten minutes for most of the day with multiple stops. TxDOT is adding an elevated bus lane from the Northwest Transit Center to Post Oak, expected to be done early next summer. On the southern end, crews are working on a major construction project on Richmond estimated to be done next spring that will link buses to the new Westpark/Lower Uptown Transit Center.

HOUSTON – Houston drivers will not be surprised to learn, the Bayou City has some of the most congested roadways in Texas, according to a new study. N Loop W Fwy/IH 610North Fwy/IH 45 to Katy Fwy/IH 10/US 90. North Fwy/IH 45Sam Houston Tollway N to N Loop Fwy/IH 610. Katy Fwy/IH 10/US 90Sam Houston Tollway W/SL 8 to W Loop N Fwy/IH 610. Katy Fwy/IH 10/US 90W Loop N Fwy/IH 610 to North Fwy/IH 45.

Question: “I have made several trips to see the water wall at the Williams Tower and each time the water was shut off. Is there any way to know when the Water Wall is operational and when it isn’t?”The water wall located on Post Oak Blvd. It’s understandable why one would want to know in advance whether or not the water was running, because when it isn’t, it’s definitely not an appealing background. Rules online state no one should visit the park outside of operating hours. Visitors can call (713) 850-8841 in advance, if they want to confirm the water wall is operating.

HOUSTON – Torchy’s Taco is opening its 16th Houston-area location on Dec. 11 at the Tanglewood Court Shopping Center. Before the grand opening on Wednesday, the popular taco chain is throwing an opening party on Monday, Dec. 9 at 5 p.m. when guests can enjoy free tacos and drinks, Green Chile Queso, giveaways and more. The event will be open to the public, and more details will be available at the location. “Texas will always be the birthplace of Torchy’s, so the continued growth and support we’ve seen from the Houston market is really special, especially as we look to expand across the country,” CEO of Torchy’s Tacos G.J. “Houstonians know more than anyone what Damn Good food is all about, so we’re excited to offer a 16th location in the heart of the Galleria area for fans to get their queso fix,” Hart said.