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Aaa-choo! 🤧 Why are my allergies so bad when it’s not even spring in Houston yet?
Read full article: Aaa-choo! 🤧 Why are my allergies so bad when it’s not even spring in Houston yet?A dry overall late winter and spells of warmer early spring weather has prompted a fast jump into allergy season for areas in SE Texas.
Local Sales Manager
Read full article: Local Sales ManagerKPRC 2, the Graham Media Group owned NBC affiliated station, is in search of a strong team player that brings high energy, is organized, and a positive individual to lead KPRC2's local sales effort to achieve specific revenue (TV & Digital) and share goals
How did Houston get SO warm this week?
Read full article: How did Houston get SO warm this week?A very un-February pattern has set up to kick off the month. We've seen record-setting heat for four straight days and the reason is due to a very amplified jet stream pushing Canadian air back up into Canada.
Strong to severe storms possible Thursday afternoon in Houston
Read full article: Strong to severe storms possible Thursday afternoon in HoustonA cold front will move into Texas bringing a round of showers and strong thunderstorms that could produce heavy downpours and a few severe cells as it passes through Thursday afternoon.
Houston is bracing for another Arctic Air invasion next week!
Read full article: Houston is bracing for another Arctic Air invasion next week!A strong plunge of Arctic air will spill across Texas early next week bringing bone-chilling temperatures and a chance for some areas to see a chance for wintry precipitation.
Longhorn football fans may find a wintry mess heading to Dallas this week!
Read full article: Longhorn football fans may find a wintry mess heading to Dallas this week!Texas Longhorn fans may want to head up to Dallas earlier than they planned for the College Football Playoff semifinal as a wintry mess is expected Thursday and Friday.
Timeline: Tornado watch issued as strong, severe storms expected to pound parts of SE Texas
Read full article: Timeline: Tornado watch issued as strong, severe storms expected to pound parts of SE TexasAnother round of strong to severe storms will smash across the greater Houston area through early this evening
Flying Santas alert! Incoming cold front will bring strong winds for the Houston are overnight
Read full article: Flying Santas alert! Incoming cold front will bring strong winds for the Houston are overnightWinds could gust up to 30-45 mph as the strong cold front passes through overnight into early Christmas morning.
Naughty or Nice: What does the weather look like for Houston for Christmas?
Read full article: Naughty or Nice: What does the weather look like for Houston for Christmas?Check out the forecast details to help you plan your Christmas and Hanukkah plans with another cold front coming through next week.
HISD reports no uptick in bussing requests, will ask Union Pacific to cover safe routing costs
Read full article: HISD reports no uptick in bussing requests, will ask Union Pacific to cover safe routing costsThe tragic death of a student this week has brought renewed attention to the ongoing safety concerns surrounding schools located near railroad tracks.
Hey Houston, be ready to empty your clothes closet for this week’s weather roller coaster
Read full article: Hey Houston, be ready to empty your clothes closet for this week’s weather roller coasterA weather roller coaster this week will have you grabbing everything from shorts and flip flops to heavy winter coats!
6th-grade math teacher tackles year 2 of NES with focus on growth, academic improvement
Read full article: 6th-grade math teacher tackles year 2 of NES with focus on growth, academic improvementJoin us as we continue to follow the incredible journey of Mrs. Lyndsy Mason, a dedicated sixth-grade math teacher at Fleming Middle School. In her second year under the New Education System, Mrs. Mason is more committed than ever to see her students thrive.
‘I see a massive improvement’: How parental involvement is shaping student outcomes at Fleming Middle School
Read full article: ‘I see a massive improvement’: How parental involvement is shaping student outcomes at Fleming Middle SchoolFleming Middle School is witnessing a remarkable change as increased parental involvement under the Houston ISD's New Education System leads to improved student outcomes
The Texans first preseason game in Houston will be hot... in more ways than one!
Read full article: The Texans first preseason game in Houston will be hot... in more ways than one!Tomorrow’s game will be the first time Texans fans get to dust off the smokers and grills, but it will come with a price.
Stay prepared for the Tropical Storm Warning with these tools from KPRC 2
Read full article: Stay prepared for the Tropical Storm Warning with these tools from KPRC 2From weather watches and warnings and hour-by-hour forecasts to road conditions and preparations you should make at your home or office, here’s how KPRC 2 can help.
KPRC2′s Keith Garvin shares heartwarming wedding highlights: Daughter Rileigh’s big day!
Read full article: KPRC2′s Keith Garvin shares heartwarming wedding highlights: Daughter Rileigh’s big day!KPRC2 evening anchor Keith Garvin & his family are still celebrating after their daughter’s wedding last weekend!
Houston mayor’s statement on near decade of crime data manipulation echoes KPRC2 Investigates report
Read full article: Houston mayor’s statement on near decade of crime data manipulation echoes KPRC2 Investigates reportHouston Mayor John Whitmire said today that he believes crime data for the city has been manipulated for nearly the past decade, but he vowed to get to the bottom of whoever is responsible. He also vows to fix the issue.
Park Ten project causing traffic delays for drivers on West Houston road after construction company declared bankruptcy
Read full article: Park Ten project causing traffic delays for drivers on West Houston road after construction company declared bankruptcyKPRC2 viewer Frans Floris reached out to us about Park Row Drive between Highway 6 and Eldridge Parkway in West Houston.
Woman denies running illegal group home in Fort Bend County: ‘I take care of people’
Read full article: Woman denies running illegal group home in Fort Bend County: ‘I take care of people’Nine people were rescued from a Fort Bend County group home Friday morning, according to the Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office.
KPRC 2 Investigates: 3 simple ways to save money on your health care needs
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: 3 simple ways to save money on your health care needsHealthcare for your family is something you may be able to save big on. KPRC2 Investigates looks into three ways to smash traditional healthcare models to offer all of us, even those without insurance, affordable care.
Conservation in Rwanda means saving animals while helping people thrive
Read full article: Conservation in Rwanda means saving animals while helping people thriveTuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, our KPRC 2 team in Rwanda explored the Rugezi Marsh in Rwanda and learned about many initiatives the Houston Zoo supports through the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Fund.
5 steps to take the minute you get a high water bill
Read full article: 5 steps to take the minute you get a high water billGot a high water bill you don’t think you owe? You’re not alone. Since last November we have received calls and emails from more than 500 city of Houston water customers who are feeling ‘DRAINED’. Investigator Amy Davis has five things you should do in this order when you get a crazy high bill.
Get a sneak peek at Chef Chris Shepherd’s new show ‘Eat Like a Local’
Read full article: Get a sneak peek at Chef Chris Shepherd’s new show ‘Eat Like a Local’Chris Shepherd’s show ‘Eat Like a Local’ will introduce viewers to the people and food that make the Houston food scene one of the most unique in the country.
What are your traffic trouble spots in Houston?
Read full article: What are your traffic trouble spots in Houston?If you’ve been watching KPRC2, you’ve probably noticed I joined the morning team. I am so excited to call H-Town my new home. I am looking forward to exploring all the hot spots in town and try Houston’s most iconic restaurants.
ONLY ON 2: 68-year-old man beaten by burglar grateful after investigators arrest alleged attacker
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: 68-year-old man beaten by burglar grateful after investigators arrest alleged attackerA man is behind bars after investigators say he confessed to robbing and beating a 68-year-old disabled man. “I figured he was going to kill me. He was apologizing and telling me lies every time he hit me. He’s a bad guy,” the victim, Stan Burge, said.
Former Spring ISD 3rd grade teacher gets probation after accepting plea deal for child sex abuse
Read full article: Former Spring ISD 3rd grade teacher gets probation after accepting plea deal for child sex abuseA mother says her worst fears have come true now that a former teacher from Spring Independent School District who she says constantly molested her two young daughters while in the 3rd grade will avoid jail time.
Spring Branch residents blame flooding in their backyards on new residential construction
Read full article: Spring Branch residents blame flooding in their backyards on new residential constructionA cluster of neighbors along a street in the Spring Branch neighborhood said construction of a new residential development has caused rainfall to flood their backyards.
Need last minute gift ideas? Look at what Christmas Eve shoppers found at Walgreens in Upper Kirby
Read full article: Need last minute gift ideas? Look at what Christmas Eve shoppers found at Walgreens in Upper KirbyMost retail and grocery stores are closed for the holiday, but pharmacies like Walgreens and CVS are keeping their doors open for people who have waited until the last minute to shop.
‘We’re not going to back down’: Parents of special needs students at HISD school plan to fight district over decision to remove their children
Read full article: ‘We’re not going to back down’: Parents of special needs students at HISD school plan to fight district over decision to remove their childrenSeveral parents at the T.H. Rogers School are frustrated after learning the school will no longer accept special needs students.
‘They are just making excuses’: Residents at apartment complex in northwest Harris County say they’ve been without hot water for months
Read full article: ‘They are just making excuses’: Residents at apartment complex in northwest Harris County say they’ve been without hot water for monthsApartment tenants across Harris County have been expressing concerns about deplorable living conditions for months. And now, more are speaking up about problems they can’t live with much longer.
Waller County EMS ambulances found with emissions defeat devices
Read full article: Waller County EMS ambulances found with emissions defeat devicesKPRC2 Investigates has learned the Environmental Protection Agency is reviewing a whistleblower complaint about emissions defeat devices on at least four Waller County EMS ambulances.
A year after Astroworld Festival deaths, no clear answers on accountability
Read full article: A year after Astroworld Festival deaths, no clear answers on accountabilityA year after ten people died during the 2021 Astroworld Festival no clear answers have emerged as to who exactly is accountable for the tragedy or what specifically is being done to prevent a similar tragedy in Houston in the future.
Homeowners in northwest Harris County neighborhood demanding answers from CenterPoint after continued power outages
Read full article: Homeowners in northwest Harris County neighborhood demanding answers from CenterPoint after continued power outagesHomeowners in the Stone Gate Community want to know what is going on with the power lines in their neighborhood.
KPRC 2 Investigates how to fight parking app issues
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates how to fight parking app issuesThe city of Houston released its parking app five years ago to make it easier for drivers to find a spot and pay for parking. But when you pay and still get a citation, one man said the city makes it tough for drivers to plead their case. KPRC 2 Investigates has advice on what you can do if it happens to you.
Suspected drunk driver in hit-and-run that killed HCSO sergeant accused of violating her bond
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver in hit-and-run that killed HCSO sergeant accused of violating her bondThe suspected drunken driver accused of fatally striking a sergeant from the Harris County Sheriff’s Office violated conditions of her bond after traces of alcohol were reported in her system, court documents and sources with direct knowledge of the case confirmed Thursday to KPRC2.
Assisted living facility owner charged with operating an unlicensed boarding home
Read full article: Assisted living facility owner charged with operating an unlicensed boarding homeThe owner of an unlicensed assisted living facility in west Houston has been charged with operating an unlicensed boarding house, which is a misdemeanor offense.
‘It’s ridiculous:’ Family says they came home to rental home boarded up and locked with pets still inside
Read full article: ‘It’s ridiculous:’ Family says they came home to rental home boarded up and locked with pets still insideAfter nearly four years of Anthony Hudson renting a row house on Alabama in Third Ward, he and Angela Jackson who also stays there, say their living conditions recently started deteriorating because of the landlord failing to maintain the property.
Lamar CISD, Stafford MSD and FBISD host security summit led by former US Secret Service members ahead of new school year
Read full article: Lamar CISD, Stafford MSD and FBISD host security summit led by former US Secret Service members ahead of new school yearPacked into the Stafford Centre auditorium were teachers, administrators, and law enforcement officers from three school districts.

KPRC 2 Investigates: Warning about fake Astros tickets
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Warning about fake Astros ticketsThe Houston Astros start their series against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park this weekend. One Magnolia family hoped they would be there in person cheering on the Astros and celebrating their son’s 11th birthday, but their mom reached out to KPRC 2 with a buyer beware.
Digital Content/Social Media Engagement Specialist
Read full article: Digital Content/Social Media Engagement SpecialistAre you a creative storyteller, bored with the same work routine day after day? Do you LOVE all things digital, especially social media? Would you call yourself an expert at creating highly engaging and visual posts and articles?
KPRC 2 Investigates: You may be giving others access to change your home thermostat
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: You may be giving others access to change your home thermostatSmart thermostats make it easy for you to adjust the temperature in your home, even when you’re not there. But you may also be giving others access to change your settings at any time without notice. KPRC 2 Investigates looked into what you need to know about who can control your smart thermostat and when.
Meyerland homeowners disturbed by anti-Semitic materials left in neighborhood
Read full article: Meyerland homeowners disturbed by anti-Semitic materials left in neighborhoodSeveral homeowners in Meyerland are disturbed after discovering anti-Semitic literature left on their properties last Saturday.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Customer shocked by surprise electricity switch
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Customer shocked by surprise electricity switchWe protect our homes and property by locking doors and gates. We put passwords on accounts with sensitive information. But KPRC 2 Investigates discovered there’s nothing you can do to protect your electric service from getting canceled or switched without your consent.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Builder backs out of deal, leaves family with no home
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Builder backs out of deal, leaves family with no homeWe tell you every day that prices for just about everything are up. That includes building materials for a new home. It’s one thing to agree to pay the higher costs, but a lot of new home buyers are telling KPRC 2 Investigates that builders are demanding more money for homes after they’ve locked in the price and signed a contract.
KPRC 2 Investigates: 3 simple ways to save money on your healthcare needs
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: 3 simple ways to save money on your healthcare needsHealthcare for your family is something you may be able to save big on. KPRC2 Investigates looks into three ways to smash traditional healthcare models to offer all of us, even those without insurance, affordable care.
Jim Ginsburg, son of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg honors her legacy
Read full article: Jim Ginsburg, son of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg honors her legacyTuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re joined live by Jim Ginsburg, the son of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg. Ginsburg is in Houston accepting an award at the Holocaust Museum Houston on behalf of his mother’s legacy. That’s Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC2.
What’s going on with Scottie Pippen?
Read full article: What’s going on with Scottie Pippen?Monday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re joined live in studio with NBA basketball great Scottie Pippen. The entrepreneur talks about his professional journey and the big revelations he’s made in his new memoir, “Unguarded.” That’s Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC2.
Air conditioning repairman dies after being shot while working at SW Harris County home, HCSO says
Read full article: Air conditioning repairman dies after being shot while working at SW Harris County home, HCSO saysDeputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office are searching for the man who they say fatally shot an air conditioning repairman in southwest Harris County on Thursday.
Houston Life Associate Producer
Read full article: Houston Life Associate ProducerKPRC2 is a #1 NBC affiliate and a Graham Media Group station with strong ratings and deep community ties is in search of its next full-time Associate Producer to join its Houston Life team. HOUSTON LIFE, our live daily talk show, delivers fun, engaging and informative content to its growing audience.
Houston Area Women’s Center offers 24/7 hotline for women, families in dangerous situations
Read full article: Houston Area Women’s Center offers 24/7 hotline for women, families in dangerous situationsEach month, the KPRC2 community along with our partners at Energy Transfer come together to spotlight those who make a big impact in our community.
Ukrainian immigrants in Houston area express hopelessness, fear amid Russian attacks
Read full article: Ukrainian immigrants in Houston area express hopelessness, fear amid Russian attacksThe Ukrainian immigrants who are now living in Houston said they are scared because they cannot reach their loved ones.
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Snack time in Tokyo with KPRC 2′s Rose-Ann Aragon
Read full article: Snack time in Tokyo with KPRC 2′s Rose-Ann AragonOne of the best parts of traveling is the variety of food! KPRC2 Rose-Ann Aragon showed off some snacks she picked up at a Tokyo convenience store as well as a treat she was given by a member of the NBC team - which was described as “a giant cheeto.”
Download the free KPRC 2 Hurricane Tracker App
Read full article: Download the free KPRC 2 Hurricane Tracker AppDownload the KPRC2 Hurricane Tracker app to your smartphone or tablet to get several features including interactive radar, push alerts, improved navigation for tracking the tropics, and video from the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker Team.
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Voices of Houston: How one LGBTQ+ activist is making strides in Houston communities
Read full article: Voices of Houston: How one LGBTQ+ activist is making strides in Houston communitiesDexter Williams would prefer to remain behind the scenes, but on Wednesday Williams found himself in front of a camera as KPRC2 highlighted his work in the community.
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These are changes Houston-area Catholics can expect after archbishop’s letter on pandemic
Read full article: These are changes Houston-area Catholics can expect after archbishop’s letter on pandemicHouston-area Catholics can worship without social distancing and masks if they would like following a letter this week from Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Cardinal Daniel DiNardo.
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Exclusive poll: How school districts will help failing students
Read full article: Exclusive poll: How school districts will help failing studentsKPRC2 wanted to know what local school districts are planning to help failing students or to assist students that regressed over the last school year. We sent out a poll to all area school districts.
One year since pandemic began: These are the last pictures KPRC reporters took before the shutdowns
Read full article: One year since pandemic began: These are the last pictures KPRC reporters took before the shutdownsOne year ago Thursday, the World Health Organization declared the coronavirus pandemic. AdKPRC2 Sofia Ojeda:The #lastphoto before the pandemic shut everything down last year. We went to the zoo.... Posted by KPRC2 Sofia Ojeda on Wednesday, March 10, 2021KPRC 2 Britta Merwin:My last photo on my phone before the pandemic. This photo makes... Posted by KPRC2 Britta Merwin on Thursday, March 11, 2021KPRC2 Amy Davis:#TheLastPhoto I took before the #pandemic #lockdown . @KPRC2 Posted by KPRC2 Amy Davis on Thursday, March 11, 2021KPRC2 Andy Cerota:What is the last picture on your camera roll from before the pandemic?
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Houston Newsmakers: Record breaking winter weather cripples Texas
Read full article: Houston Newsmakers: Record breaking winter weather cripples TexasInvestigating the Texas power gridThe forecast was for record breaking cold for Texas, including Houston. KPRC Investigates reporter Robert Arnold takes a deep dive into what went wrong and is a guest on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. After his second impeachment acquittal, former president Trump may have a renewed ability to play a pivotal role in the future of the Republican Party but to what end? “He has the ability to make life very difficult for the Republican party, particularly in seats that are competitive seats where they want some moderate or centrist moderate candidates,” Jones said. “I think that he’s going to be the butt of national jokes for a while,” Professor Rottinghaus said.
It’s National Weatherperson’s Day
Read full article: It’s National Weatherperson’s DayIf you watch me on KPRC 2, then you probably know by now that today is National Weatherperson’s Day. It falls on today because the John Jeffries, the father of weather, was born on this day in 1745. What I do not know is when the very first National Weatherperson’s Day started?! AdWe share this day proudlyToday is also National Wear Red Day calling attention to Women’s Heart Health! National Wear Red Day hearttruth.govI didn’t realize that despite our current pandemic, heart disease remains the No.
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Digital Content/Social Media Engagement Specialist
Read full article: Digital Content/Social Media Engagement SpecialistKPRC-TV 2, the Graham Media Group owned / NBC affiliated station, is seeking a highly motivated digital content/social media engagement specialist to help KPRC2/Click2Houston.com and all its digital platforms continue to dominate in the country’s fourth largest city. ResponsibilitiesThe Digital Content/Social Media Engagement Specialist will be responsible for all KPRC 2 and Houston Life’s social media engagement and initiatives. This role will accelerate creation of Houston Life’s original digital content and improve and grow Houston Life’s social media engagement and volume. · Manage Houston Life’s social media pages, working with talent and producers to develop consistent Facebook Lives, Facebook and Instagram Stories and polls. · For Houston Life’s social media accounts, use best practices for engagement by seeking content from their audience and creating crowd-sourced material from that engagement.
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Houston, this is your 2020 mixtape: This is what KPRC 2 viewers say represents this year
Read full article: Houston, this is your 2020 mixtape: This is what KPRC 2 viewers say represents this year2020 was an interesting year, to say the least. Following a year in which the majority was spent battling the coronavirus pandemic, we asked our KPRC 2 viewers what tracks would make their 2020 mixtape, and most responded with humorously ironic songs. What songs would be on your 2020 mixtape? “The Virus of Life” by Slipknot“Africa” by Toto“How Soon Is Now?” by The Smiths“Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen“The Last Song” by X JapanWhat would be on your 2020 mixtape? Let us know what songs we missed in the comments.