Sleeping through danger: Overnight severe weather risk in Houston
Read full article: Sleeping through danger: Overnight severe weather risk in HoustonWe’re tracking a low but very present chance for strong-to-severe storms tonight across Houston into Sunday morning as a strong front pushes through our area - arriving between 10 pm and 5 Sunday.
Documents: Mother found ‘extremely intoxicated’ asleep on ground, holding 3-month-old baby
Read full article: Documents: Mother found ‘extremely intoxicated’ asleep on ground, holding 3-month-old babyA mother was facing charges after police allegedly found her intoxicated and asleep on the ground holding her 3-month-old baby.
HCSO: Amazon truck driver runs red light, hits car, kills man in South Harris County
Read full article: HCSO: Amazon truck driver runs red light, hits car, kills man in South Harris CountyDeputies said the driver of an Amazon 18-wheeler ran a red light and hit a car, killing a man in South Harris County.
From Houston to the World: Medical Bridges sends life‑saving equipment to 100+ countries
Read full article: From Houston to the World: Medical Bridges sends life‑saving equipment to 100+ countriesInside a bustling warehouse in Houston, volunteers move with the precision and speed of an automotive assembly line — but the parts they’re packing are not engines or car doors.
Neighborhood heartbroken after 7-year-old boy is hit and killed while riding bike on Thanksgiving
Read full article: Neighborhood heartbroken after 7-year-old boy is hit and killed while riding bike on ThanksgivingA Southeast Houston community is heartbroken after a 7-year-old boy was hit and killed while riding his bike on Thanksgiving Day.
Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shooting
Read full article: Jets' Kris Boyd says in Instagram post he's back in hospital after recent shootingNew York Jets cornerback Kris Boyd has returned to the hospital after being released following a shooting in midtown Manhattan on November 16.
Man dead in N. Houston officer-involved shooting believed to have died from self-inflicted gunshot wound
Read full article: Man dead in N. Houston officer-involved shooting believed to have died from self-inflicted gunshot woundA suspect in a family disturbance died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound after officers found him at a highway underpass on Houston’s northside.
Man killed, woman hospitalized in southwest Houston shooting
Read full article: Man killed, woman hospitalized in southwest Houston shootingMan killed and a woman hospitalized in a southwest Houston parking lot shooting early Friday morning; police are investigating and searching for a suspect.
Man hospitalized after Thanksgiving Day house fire reportedly sparked by barbecue grill
Read full article: Man hospitalized after Thanksgiving Day house fire reportedly sparked by barbecue grillHouston firefighters say a barbecue grill may have caused a Thanksgiving house fire that burned a house guest and sent them to the hospital.
Black Friday shoppers in Houston say this year’s deals are more about necessity than tradition
Read full article: Black Friday shoppers in Houston say this year’s deals are more about necessity than traditionBlack Friday in Houston looks familiar… but shoppers say the reason they’re out early is different this year.
Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashes
Read full article: Blackout Wednesday, the night before Thanksgiving, is among the deadliest for alcohol-related crashesOn one of the year’s most notorious nights for drunk driving, Harris County Precinct 4 Constable deputies hit the streets Wednesday night, working to prevent tragedy before the Thanksgiving holiday.
Thanksgiving Day travelers are not always trying to make it home for turkey dinner
Read full article: Thanksgiving Day travelers are not always trying to make it home for turkey dinnerThousands traveled through Houston airports this Thanksgiving, some visiting family, others keeping holiday traditions like Black Friday shopping at The Galleria.
Houston ‘squatter’ lawsuit dismissed after court battle almost cost woman her home
Read full article: Houston ‘squatter’ lawsuit dismissed after court battle almost cost woman her homeA Houston woman regained control of her longtime family home after a judge dismissed an “adverse possession” lawsuit filed by a man who claimed he had the right to the property. The case highlights growing issues involving vacant homes.
Texans’ Tytus Howard gives 500 turkeys to families at Thanksgiving ‘Huge blessing for me, never take it for granted’
Read full article: Texans’ Tytus Howard gives 500 turkeys to families at Thanksgiving ‘Huge blessing for me, never take it for granted’Texans offensive lineman gives back at Thanksgiving time
Mayor Whitmire calls for ‘review’ and ‘audit’ of Houston Airports art program following KPRC 2 investigation
Read full article: Mayor Whitmire calls for ‘review’ and ‘audit’ of Houston Airports art program following KPRC 2 investigationPlenty of travelers walking through an airport system that has plenty of art, approximately 390 pieces with an appraised value of over $30 million dollars according to HAS leadership.
Houston mother becomes a U.S. citizen after two decades as groups help residents move through long process
Read full article: Houston mother becomes a U.S. citizen after two decades as groups help residents move through long processA Houston mother who spent more than 20 years as a permanent resident said fear, money and uncertainty kept her from applying for citizenship.
Magical Winter Lights is back - and you could win a family four pack of tickets! ✨
Read full article: Magical Winter Lights is back - and you could win a family four pack of tickets! ✨One of Houston’s most beloved holiday traditions is back and bigger than ever! Magical Winter Lights has officially flipped the switch on more than 20 acres of lanterns, entertainment, and festive fun - running now through January 4, 2026, at the Fort Bend County Fairgrounds.
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man allegedly setting trash and dumpsters on fire in Gulfgate
Read full article: CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Man allegedly setting trash and dumpsters on fire in GulfgateWhat started as a trash problem in one southeast Houston neighborhood has now become a safety concern for families who live there.
Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concerns
Read full article: Texas tightens ID rules for vehicle registration, prompting concernsTexas DMV now requires unexpired photo ID for all vehicle registrations and renewals. Counties seek clarification as drivers and businesses react to the sudden policy change.
Houston to tear out troubled Northside roundabout a year after $675K failure
Read full article: Houston to tear out troubled Northside roundabout a year after $675K failureA problematic roundabout in Houston’s Northside will be demolished just one year after its construction, following numerous crashes and safety concerns.
Lainey Wilson chats with Houston Life ahead of her ‘dream’ appearance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade
Read full article: Lainey Wilson chats with Houston Life ahead of her ‘dream’ appearance in Macy’s Thanksgiving Day ParadeCountry music star Lainey Wilson, fresh off her wins at the CMA Awards, is preparing for her 'dream' performance at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade. She shares her exciting news and holiday plans with Houston Life's Derrick Shore.
Megan Thee Stallion’s foundation feeds nearly 2,000 Texas families for Thanksgiving
Read full article: Megan Thee Stallion’s foundation feeds nearly 2,000 Texas families for ThanksgivingHouston rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s Pete & Thomas Foundation partnered with Walmart this week to provide Thanksgiving meals and essential items to nearly 2,000 underserved families in Texas.
Apartment complex partially evacuated after train derailment in Houston’s East End
Read full article: Apartment complex partially evacuated after train derailment in Houston’s East EndAn apartment complex in Houston’s East End was partially evacuated after several rail cars derailed, according to the Houston Fire Department.
Tracking dry weather, unlike those buttery turkeys you’ll be carving up in Houston for Thanksgiving.
Read full article: Tracking dry weather, unlike those buttery turkeys you’ll be carving up in Houston for Thanksgiving.Monday afternoon, we’ll start to see storms moving in from the south and west as they get drawn in from the front arriving at night.
Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin Thanksgiving
Read full article: Wednesday is the ‘Drunkest Day of the Year.’ Don’t drive drunk and ruin ThanksgivingThe Wednesday before Thanksgiving, known nationally as “Blackout Wednesday,” has earned a grim reputation as the drunkest day of the year on roads around the country.
Beyond the dad bod: Male liposuction on the rise in 2025
Read full article: Beyond the dad bod: Male liposuction on the rise in 2025In 2025, male liposuction is gaining popularity, moving beyond the "dad bod" trend as more men seek cosmetic procedures not for perfection, but to restore definition that workouts can't achieve.
Suspected drunk driver arrested after running red light, slamming into Bellair PD officer in SW Houston
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver arrested after running red light, slamming into Bellair PD officer in SW HoustonIt’s still unclear whether the officer was speeding or had his lights on before the crash.
What to expect at Houston’s 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade: Performers, floats, and more
Read full article: What to expect at Houston’s 2025 Thanksgiving Day Parade: Performers, floats, and moreGet new details on Houston’s H-E-B Thanksgiving Day Parade and the reimagined Deck the Hall celebration announced by city leaders.
Father in stage four liver failure says he was misled into moving into southeast Houston home
Read full article: Father in stage four liver failure says he was misled into moving into southeast Houston homeA Houston father waiting for a liver transplant says he used his savings to move into a house near the Texas Medical Center, then learned the person guiding him through the process had no authority over the property.
Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking scheme
Read full article: Illegal side hustle: NRG Park employees accused of stealing more than $200K in parking schemeThe charges come after an undercover investigation by the Houston Police Department’s Major Offenders Division and a confession from one of the employees arrested.
Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress home
Read full article: Cy-Fair firefighters took shelter in garage as tornado hit Cypress homeIt’s not often you hear a firefighter tell you they were scared. But that’s exactly what a Cy-Fair Firefighter shared after riding out a tornado in the garage of a home that was just struck by lightning.
Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault cases
Read full article: Unlicensed chiropractor among 80 arrested in Harris County sweep targeting violent offenders, sexual assault casesA sweeping multi-agency operation in Harris County has resulted in the arrest of dozens of violent offenders and sexual predators. Officials announced the results of the warrants round up targeting violent offenders during a news conference on Tuesday.
Cleanup underway at West Bellfort property after arrests for stolen utilities
Read full article: Cleanup underway at West Bellfort property after arrests for stolen utilitiesA major cleanup happened this week at a property off West Bellfort on Houston’s southwest side — the same location where seven people were arrested last week accused of stealing electricity and water to power a makeshift RV encampment.
EF-2 tornado in Spring scares puppy into running away but these Texans helped bring her home
Read full article: EF-2 tornado in Spring scares puppy into running away but these Texans helped bring her homeWhen an EF-2 tornado tore through Spring on Tuesday, it didn’t just splinter trees and damage homes, but also caused chaos and panic. That’s for us humans, so imagine what the family pets were thinking.
Former HISD teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children captured, returned to Houston
Read full article: Former HISD teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children captured, returned to HoustonA former teacher who fled to Peru after being accused of sexually assaulting children has been captured and returned to Houston.
Hundreds of Pasadena families receive Thanksgiving meals through massive multi-agency volunteer effort
Read full article: Hundreds of Pasadena families receive Thanksgiving meals through massive multi-agency volunteer effortAs rising costs squeeze families across the Houston area, officers, churches, and volunteers came together to deliver 600 Thanksgiving meal baskets to Pasadena households in need.
Recovery efforts are ongoing after Monday’s severe weather in Harris County
Read full article: Recovery efforts are ongoing after Monday’s severe weather in Harris CountyAfter a tornado damaged homes in neighborhoods across Houston’s northside yesterday, officials are working to help pick up the pieces and provide assistance to communities who are in need.
Woman who went missing after taking dog for walk in River Oaks found safe in downtown Houston
Read full article: Woman who went missing after taking dog for walk in River Oaks found safe in downtown HoustonHarris County deputies are searching for Susana Hernandez, 83, who went missing Monday while walking her dog near her family’s home. She has dementia.
Houston church employee charged with posing as ICE agent to extort woman
Read full article: Houston church employee charged with posing as ICE agent to extort womanDonald Patrick Doolittle, 58, was arrested for allegedly impersonating an ICE agent and extorting a woman by demanding money to avoid deportation, according to Harris County court records.
VIDEO: Cy-Fair Fire Department takes refuge in resident’s garage during storm
Read full article: VIDEO: Cy-Fair Fire Department takes refuge in resident’s garage during stormDuring a severe storm, the Cy-Fair Fire Department's Engine 11 crew sought temporary shelter in a resident’s garage due to high winds.
Thanksgiving cooking safety: HFD urges vigilance to prevent holiday kitchen fires
Read full article: Thanksgiving cooking safety: HFD urges vigilance to prevent holiday kitchen firesThanksgiving leads the nation in home cooking fires, and Houston sees the same trend. Fire officials are urging families to take simple precautions before preparing holiday meals.
Houston sees sunshine and calm weather for the holiday and tornado storm clean up
Read full article: Houston sees sunshine and calm weather for the holiday and tornado storm clean upMonday afternoon, we’ll start to see storms moving in from the south and west as they get drawn in from the front arriving at night.
Want glass skin? Some Thanksgiving food that could boost your skin health
Read full article: Want glass skin? Some Thanksgiving food that could boost your skin healthThanksgiving is a time for delicious food and gathering with loved ones. But did you know some of your favorite holiday dishes can affect your skin?
Houston teen reunited with mom after nearly 50 days in federal care: A full timeline of what happened
Read full article: Houston teen reunited with mom after nearly 50 days in federal care: A full timeline of what happenedA Houston mother says she spent nearly fifty days searching for answers after her teenage son disappeared, was later found by police, and then taken into federal care when officers believed he had no family here.
‘The noise was unbelievable’: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhood
Read full article: ‘The noise was unbelievable’: Spring residents had seconds to take cover as tornado barreled through neighborhoodResidents in a Spring neighborhood described the seconds they had to take cover as a tornado barreled through their community.
Northwest Harris County neighborhood ravaged by tornado; homes damaged but residents safe
Read full article: Northwest Harris County neighborhood ravaged by tornado; homes damaged but residents safeA fast-moving storm swept through a northwest Harris County neighborhood Monday afternoon, causing significant damage but no reported injuries.
KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Here’s how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.
Read full article: KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Here’s how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.Donate new, unwrapped toys through December 15. Every donation helps a child in foster care or in a CPS-involved home.
Tornado, heavy thunderstorms impact the Houston area, send us your Click2Pins of the storms!
Read full article: Tornado, heavy thunderstorms impact the Houston area, send us your Click2Pins of the storms!Heavy thunderstorms continue to move across the Houston area Friday evening, dumping heavy rainfall and leading to some high-water locations on Houston roadways.
Houston police searching for 18-year-old charged with capital murder in double shooting
Read full article: Houston police searching for 18-year-old charged with capital murder in double shootingHouston police have charged a young man in connection with a double fatal shooting earlier this month on Windswept Lane.
Ground stop lifted, but delays continue at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to severe storms
Read full article: Ground stop lifted, but delays continue at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to severe stormsA ground stop has been lifted at Bush Intercontinental Airport due to severe thunderstorms Monday afternoon.
Hedwig Village officer used license plate reader to locate suspects accused of shooting HPD officer
Read full article: Hedwig Village officer used license plate reader to locate suspects accused of shooting HPD officerAfter hearing the vehicle description on the radio, the officer located the car and trailed it until she had backup.
Texans rookie safety Jaylen Reed delivers strong debut on defense with team-high 11 tackles: ‘I was prepared’
Read full article: Texans rookie safety Jaylen Reed delivers strong debut on defense with team-high 11 tackles: ‘I was prepared’Texans rookie safety Jaylen Reed had a team-high dozen tackles against the Buffalo Bills
‘Grateful for the humanity’: Congressman Al Green discusses judge’s order to reunite mom with missing teen in custody
Read full article: ‘Grateful for the humanity’: Congressman Al Green discusses judge’s order to reunite mom with missing teen in custodyCongressman Al Green is being joined by officials from FIEL to discuss an order from a federal judge to release a missing teenage boy from a detention center.
Donations still needed ahead of Houston’s Super Feast this Thanksgiving
Read full article: Donations still needed ahead of Houston’s Super Feast this ThanksgivingThe City Wide Club of America is urgently seeking assistance for its 47th annual Thanksgiving Day Super Feast, held on Nov. 27 at the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston.
LIVE: Rockets, 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation, and Kroger to distribute turkeys in Houston
Read full article: LIVE: Rockets, 50 Cent’s G-Unity Foundation, and Kroger to distribute turkeys in HoustonThe Houston Rockets, 50 Cent's G-Unity Foundation, and Kroger are collaborating to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need in Houston.
‘We care, they’re seen,’ Texans’ C.J. Stroud, DeMeco Ryans foundations, Kimberly Stroud host Huddle for Hunger event
Read full article: ‘We care, they’re seen,’ Texans’ C.J. Stroud, DeMeco Ryans foundations, Kimberly Stroud host Huddle for Hunger eventTexans quarterback C.J. Stroud, DeMeco Ryans charitable foundations, Kimberly Stroud teamed up for Huddle for Hunger event at Houston Texans YMCA
Struggling to sleep? How to get help when mental health and sleep problems are connected
Read full article: Struggling to sleep? How to get help when mental health and sleep problems are connectedThe Coping Resource Center in Houston offers a program using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBTI) to address sleep issues linked to mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression.
‘Blessing to help people going through the struggle,’ Texans’ Tim Settle Jr. helps families at Thanksgiving event
Read full article: ‘Blessing to help people going through the struggle,’ Texans’ Tim Settle Jr. helps families at Thanksgiving eventTexans defensive tackle Tim Settle Jr. gives back with Thanksgiving event at Radack Community Center
HPD officer shot in road-rage incident on the way to work in NW Houston; 3 suspects arrested
Read full article: HPD officer shot in road-rage incident on the way to work in NW Houston; 3 suspects arrestedA Houston police officer is recovering after a shooting linked to a suspected road rage confrontation near Gessner and Hempstead late Wednesday night.
One killed, multiple injured in shooting at southwest Houston event space
Read full article: One killed, multiple injured in shooting at southwest Houston event spaceA late-night gathering in southwest Houston turned deadly early Sunday morning when gunfire erupted at an event space located between South Post Oak and Vandalia Way.
These Greek family restaurants became Houston icons | Hear the stories behind Christie’s and Cleburne Cafeteria
Read full article: These Greek family restaurants became Houston icons | Hear the stories behind Christie’s and Cleburne CafeteriaIn this episode of “Eat Like a Local”, host Chris Shepherd learns the history behind two long standing Houston restaurants that offer a delicious reminder of the Greek immigrant influence on Houston’s culinary roots.
Visa delays and policy changes not stopping international students at Rice University
Read full article: Visa delays and policy changes not stopping international students at Rice UniversityInternational students contribute more than $55 billion to the U.S. economy every year, but fewer are coming to study in American universities.
Illegal water, power setup found at southwest Houston homeless encampment, police say
Read full article: Illegal water, power setup found at southwest Houston homeless encampment, police sayAuthorities made several arrests after discovering an illegal setup tapping into city water and electricity at a southwest Houston property, raising safety concerns amid the area’s growing homelessness challenges.
HISD enrollment drops by more than 8,300 students
Read full article: HISD enrollment drops by more than 8,300 studentsHISD enrollment dropped by more than 8,300 students this year. The district says population shifts and statewide trends are driving the decline and that it’s working to keep families in the district.
Funeral in Houston stopped mid-service as owners face identity-theft accusations
Read full article: Funeral in Houston stopped mid-service as owners face identity-theft accusationsThe Houston Police Department served a warrant at a Houston funeral home after the owners are accused stealing the identities of the deceased and operating the business without a license.