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What does it take to build the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Meet the people who do it
Read full article: What does it take to build the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo? Meet the people who do itWhen the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is open, there are as many people on the grounds as there are residents in the entire City of Pearland.
Payas Deo: Family pleading for help after son left home, hasn’t been seen in two weeks
Read full article: Payas Deo: Family pleading for help after son left home, hasn’t been seen in two weeksPayas Rohit Deo, a 19-year-old University of Houston-Clear Lake student, disappeared on February 9 after leaving his home near Clear Lake in Houston.
Closed La Porte dealership isn’t issuing license plates for dozens of customers, state says
Read full article: Closed La Porte dealership isn’t issuing license plates for dozens of customers, state saysA car dealership in the Houston area abruptly closed its doors a few weeks before Christmas. Fast forward to the end of February and customers still don’t have their registration or license plates - all because the dealership didn’t pay.
Tacking Audrii’s Law: Texas bill proposes adding child grooming to sex offender registration requirements
Read full article: Tacking Audrii’s Law: Texas bill proposes adding child grooming to sex offender registration requirementsA proposed bill named after Audrii Cunningham aims to add child grooming to the list of crimes that would require a violator to register as a sex offender.
Finding Audrii: A story of tragic loss and lasting legacy
Read full article: Finding Audrii: A story of tragic loss and lasting legacyOn an unusually warm February in Livingston, Texas, Audrii Cunningham, an 11-year-old girl whose only fault was being too kind, was kidnapped and brutally murdered by a man who entered her life just a few years prior.
Fort Bend County DA’s office discovers ‘a couple’ of pending Missouri City PD cases impacted by destroyed evidence
Read full article: Fort Bend County DA’s office discovers ‘a couple’ of pending Missouri City PD cases impacted by destroyed evidenceThe Fort Bend County District Attorney’s Office has provided KPRC 2 with an update on its investigation into the Missouri City Police Department, where police are accused of destroying crucial evidence without a court mandate.
Missouri City PD under investigation for destroying evidence without court order
Read full article: Missouri City PD under investigation for destroying evidence without court orderMissouri City Police Department is under investigation for destroying evidence without a court order, affecting around 100 cases.
Sunnyside community activist Efrem Jernigan passes away after battle with cancer
Read full article: Sunnyside community activist Efrem Jernigan passes away after battle with cancerA leader in the Sunnyside community and advocate of the Sunnyside Solar Farm, Efrem Jernigan, has passed away on Janaury 21 after a years long battle with cancer. He was 62.
How Houston drivers can get ice off their windshield (without a scraper)
Read full article: How Houston drivers can get ice off their windshield (without a scraper)Alright, Houston, buckle up. We’re about to experience that part of winter we usually relish - and sometimes even laugh at - for our friends and family up north.
Winter storm to make travel ‘impossible’ starting Monday night
Read full article: Winter storm to make travel ‘impossible’ starting Monday nightHouston has found itself in the bullseye of the winter storm threatening to drop several inches of snow and wintry mix on states known for their mild winters.
New Orleans police officers who responded to terror attack honored by Houston Texans before Wild Card game
Read full article: New Orleans police officers who responded to terror attack honored by Houston Texans before Wild Card gameThree of the police officers who were among the first to respond to the terror attack on New Year’s Day in New Orleans were honored before the Houston Texans Wild Card game on Saturday.
Gulf Coast Seafood Scandal: 60% of restaurants falsely advertise imported shrimp as local, study says
Read full article: Gulf Coast Seafood Scandal: 60% of restaurants falsely advertise imported shrimp as local, study says'I'll bet diners have no idea how much they are being duped,' said a local shrimper.
Former Texans’ Arian Foster surprised by ‘unexpected’ request to lead team onto field for Wild Card game
Read full article: Former Texans’ Arian Foster surprised by ‘unexpected’ request to lead team onto field for Wild Card gameFormer Houston Texans running back Arian Foster recently shared his surprise upon receiving a request from the team to lead them out of the tunnel for the upcoming playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.
Gov. Abbott proposes ‘Gulf of Texas’ after Trump suggests renaming Gulf of Mexico
Read full article: Gov. Abbott proposes ‘Gulf of Texas’ after Trump suggests renaming Gulf of MexicoLess than 24 hours after President-elect Donald Trump says he wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico, the governor of Texas is now throwing the Lonestar State’s name in the ring.
GULF OF AMERICA: President-Elect Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico. Can he do it?
Read full article: GULF OF AMERICA: President-Elect Trump wants to rename Gulf of Mexico. Can he do it?For decades, history books and maps have labeled the big body of water that sits off the coast of the southern United States and Mexico as the Gulf of Mexico.
Delivery Drama: Amazon driver dumps packages in Montgomery neighborhood
Read full article: Delivery Drama: Amazon driver dumps packages in Montgomery neighborhoodHave you ever had an Amazon package go missing, never to show up at your front door? Well, there might be an answer as to what happened to that box.
Add a little horsepower to up the fun this weekend! Racing is back at Sam Houston Race Park
Read full article: Add a little horsepower to up the fun this weekend! Racing is back at Sam Houston Race ParkHouston Life's Melanie Camp recently caught up with Bryan Pettigrew, Vice President and General Manager of Texas Racing Operations, to discuss the exciting launch of the 31st season of live thoroughbred racing at Sam Houston Race Park. The season kicked off on January 3 and promises a thrilling lineup of events every Friday through Sunday, with afternoon and night racing.
Behind the scenes at the Sam Houston Race Park barn
Read full article: Behind the scenes at the Sam Houston Race Park barnAt Sam Houston Race Park, the buzz of horse racing is not just confined to the tracks. Behind the scenes, a dedicated team works tirelessly to ensure the park's smooth running and the well-being of its equine stars.
Pasadena Police assisting FBI in New Year’s Day crash in New Orleans that killed 10, injured dozens
Read full article: Pasadena Police assisting FBI in New Year’s Day crash in New Orleans that killed 10, injured dozensThe Pasadena Police Department is involved in the investigation into the deadly New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans.
‘My primary objective’: Mayor John Whitmire talks public safety improvements in one-on-one KPRC 2 interview
Read full article: ‘My primary objective’: Mayor John Whitmire talks public safety improvements in one-on-one KPRC 2 interviewThe mayor has said from day one that public safety has been a huge focus for him as mayor.
Is Houston broke? Mayor John Whitmire talks finances in one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding
Read full article: Is Houston broke? Mayor John Whitmire talks finances in one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage GouldingWhitmire is nearing the end of his first year in office and spoke on a variety of topics with Goulding.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire sits down for one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire sits down for one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage GouldingOn the final day of 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding.
Twister tears through North Katy: Homes destroyed, vehicles flipped - but mordaciously no injuries
Read full article: Twister tears through North Katy: Homes destroyed, vehicles flipped - but mordaciously no injuriesA powerful tornado tore through North Katy's Windward community, leaving homes destroyed and vehicles overturned, but miraculously, no injuries were reported as residents recount their close encounters with the storm.
‘It’s kind of hard to look at:’ Single mom of six displaced after EF-1 tornado rips through SW Houston
Read full article: ‘It’s kind of hard to look at:’ Single mom of six displaced after EF-1 tornado rips through SW HoustonThe National Weather Service confirms that an EF-1 tornado briefly touched down in Southwest Houston during a rash of tornadoes across Texas on Thursday.
Pearland man loses home in fire days before Christmas. It's the latest way life tried to kick him down
Read full article: Pearland man loses home in fire days before Christmas. It's the latest way life tried to kick him downTroy Davis, a Pearland man, lost his home days before Christmas when a fire destroyed his RV and the adjacent house, which had already been damaged by Hurricane Harvey.
‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on pay
Read full article: ‘They knew they owed me a paycheck:’ Employees of used car lot claim owners shorted them on payIt’s been months since a Houston-area used car lot was open, but ex-employees say they’re still owed paychecks.
LaPorte car dealership closure leaves employees, customers both victimized by unpaid trade-ins
Read full article: LaPorte car dealership closure leaves employees, customers both victimized by unpaid trade-insEmployees of a Houston-area car dealership that abruptly closed it doors claim that they too are victims of the dealership’s mismanagement of money.
Check out this new “Naughtily Delicious” fried chicken restaurant in Midtown
Read full article: Check out this new “Naughtily Delicious” fried chicken restaurant in MidtownAdd Pok Pok Po Fried Chicken Parlour to your list of spots for fried "Naughtily Delicious" fried chicken. Pok Pok Po serves fried chicken with a twist. The menu is by Food Network Chopped Champion Chef Jassi Bindra. Brindra is also the executive chef at the fine dining establishment Amrina in the Woodlands. While Pok Pok Po has a very different vibe, Amrina's wildly popular chicken and waffles inspired the fast-food restaurant. The gluten-free batter mixes corn and rice starch seasoned with spices, including a deep red Kashmiri chili powder. Chef Jassi says this gives Pok Pok Po's chicken its delicious flavor and deep red color without being too spicy.
La Porte car dealership closes abruptly, leaving trade-ins unpaid and registrations unfiled
Read full article: La Porte car dealership closes abruptly, leaving trade-ins unpaid and registrations unfiledA Houston-area car dealership suddenly closed its doors over the weekend, but the trouble started months ago.
Don’t get duped! Customers share stories of wrongdoing at Pasadena used car lot
Read full article: Don’t get duped! Customers share stories of wrongdoing at Pasadena used car lotCustomers of a Pasadena used car lot are sharing their stories of alleged lies, deception, and sale of vehicles with more problems than miles.
‘Feels like a victory:’ Single mom recovers money from Pasadena car lot after dispute
Read full article: ‘Feels like a victory:’ Single mom recovers money from Pasadena car lot after disputeAfter nearly three weeks, a single mother allegedly swindled out of a deposit on a used car finally has her money back.
Chimney fire destroys Alief family’s home. How to avoid falling victim to this preventable tragedy
Read full article: Chimney fire destroys Alief family’s home. How to avoid falling victim to this preventable tragedyJust as the holiday season is getting started, a Houston family now has no place to spend the holidays.
‘Abysmal, Fraud, Unsafe’: Lawsuits slam Houston-area used car dealership for scamming customers
Read full article: ‘Abysmal, Fraud, Unsafe’: Lawsuits slam Houston-area used car dealership for scamming customersA Pasadena used car lot is the subject of a dozen civil lawsuits filed by customers who claim the dealership swindled them and lied about the quality of the vehicle they were buying.
Pasadena salesman arrested for assault on KPRC news crew, also accused of stealing over $144K from Tomball dealership
Read full article: Pasadena salesman arrested for assault on KPRC news crew, also accused of stealing over $144K from Tomball dealershipA Pasadena salesman is facing multiple charges, including two assault charges for attacking a KPRC 2 reporter and photojournalist.
VIDEO: KPRC 2 reporter, photojournalist assaulted while doing story on used car lot in Pasadena
Read full article: VIDEO: KPRC 2 reporter, photojournalist assaulted while doing story on used car lot in PasadenaA single mom says she was duped out of $1,500 after she tried to buy a used car from a business in Pasadena.
These Houston programs change lives. Here is how you can help
Read full article: These Houston programs change lives. Here is how you can helpAs the Thanksgiving festivities wrap up and we transition into the bustling holiday season, Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday sales dominate the headlines. However, approaching Giving Tuesday on December 3rd presents a perfect opportunity to reflect on our blessings and give back to the community. Houston Life's Melanie Camp visited the Goodwill Houston store in City Center to show how your donations can transform lives in 2025.
Forget a fake. Thousands come out to find their perfect Christmas tree in Alvin
Read full article: Forget a fake. Thousands come out to find their perfect Christmas tree in AlvinWith Thanksgiving in the rearview mirror, many families are spending the rest of the holiday weekend putting up the Christmas decorations. At the center of the decor, is the Christmas tree.
Two firefighters injured battling house fire in Houston’s Timberbrove neighborhood
Read full article: Two firefighters injured battling house fire in Houston’s Timberbrove neighborhoodTwo Houston firefighters were injured while battling a large house fire Friday afternoon in Houston's Timbergrove neighborhood.
Video shows kids possibly starting fire at Galleria-area apartment complex on Thanksgiving Day
Read full article: Video shows kids possibly starting fire at Galleria-area apartment complex on Thanksgiving DayA fire tore through an apartment complex in Houston’s Galleria area on Thanksgiving afternoon.
Traveling for Thanksgiving: Take a seat as we fly on the busiest holiday of the year
Read full article: Traveling for Thanksgiving: Take a seat as we fly on the busiest holiday of the yearThe lines are long, the parking spaces are limited and the highways are jammed up. Thanksgiving travel season has arrived.
Guilt free pie! These bourbon chocolate pecan pies are helping families who have lost a parent to cancer
Read full article: Guilt free pie! These bourbon chocolate pecan pies are helping families who have lost a parent to cancerThe bake Shop at All Things Acres in Brenham bakes some pretty special pies. One pie in particular is the Mo Pie U Bourbon Chocolate Pecan pie, which is a big piece of the pie for a very important cause; helping kids who have lost a parent with scholarships to college.
You go through TSA security - so does your suitcase. How is your luggage checked?
Read full article: You go through TSA security - so does your suitcase. How is your luggage checked?Walking into the TSA screening machine and raising your hands is part of the travel ritual. But did you know your bag goes through a more advanced screening?
Story preview: Behind-the-scenes access to luggage’s journey at Houston airports
Read full article: Story preview: Behind-the-scenes access to luggage’s journey at Houston airportsReporter Gage Goulding gets exclusive behind-the-scenes access to see how TSA ensures luggage is safe to load onto an aircraft
What can I take on the plane in a carry-on? What can be packed in checked luggage?
Read full article: What can I take on the plane in a carry-on? What can be packed in checked luggage?Packing for your next trip? Ensure a smooth journey by knowing what to pack in your carry-on versus your checked luggage.

Ex-con man gives inside scoop on how crooks steal your home from right under your feet
Read full article: Ex-con man gives inside scoop on how crooks steal your home from right under your feetThere’s a way for criminals to steal your home right out from underneath you without you even doing anything wrong. And the worst part is - you might not even know for months.
Thieves hit 2 dozen storage units in Galleria-area Public Storage, victims include domestic violence charity
Read full article: Thieves hit 2 dozen storage units in Galleria-area Public Storage, victims include domestic violence charityCrooks cracked into 25 storage units inside of a Public Storage in Houston’s Galleria area.
Mike Miles addresses Harvard Elementary staff changes, Houston ISD board meeting live on KPRC 2+
Read full article: Mike Miles addresses Harvard Elementary staff changes, Houston ISD board meeting live on KPRC 2+After parents and students had the opportunity to address Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on Thursday, we’re hoping to learn more by taking your questions directly to Miles later today.
‘Upheaval and unrest:’ Parents, students speak to HISD board after Harvard Elementary staff shakeup
Read full article: ‘Upheaval and unrest:’ Parents, students speak to HISD board after Harvard Elementary staff shakeupParents and students both had the opportunity to address Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles and the school board for the first time since the staff reorganization at Harvard Elementary school—and they didn’t hold back.
‘We sued that company:’ Harris Co. Attorney cracks down on home title theft crimes
Read full article: ‘We sued that company:’ Harris Co. Attorney cracks down on home title theft crimesA lawsuit ordering more than $1,000,000 in relief and penalties has been filed by the Harris County Attorney on behalf of victims of a crime known as “home title theft.”
Free family fun in Westchase District!
Read full article: Free family fun in Westchase District!Houston's Westchase District has transformed over the years, evolving into a thriving neighborhood connected by trails leading to parks. Home to 100 restaurants Westchase District is quickly becoming known not just as a prime office location but as an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy leisure activities. In recent years, significant investments in public infrastructure have been made to enhance the livability of Westchase District. The introduction of new parks and trails has not only beautified the area but has also made it more appealing for residents and employees alike. Throughout the year, Westchase District celebrates the community with hundreds of free, fun, family events. See what there is to explore!
Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix it
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix itFor the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning towards homes. Residents call KPRC 2 to straighten problem
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning towards homes. Residents call KPRC 2 to straighten problemFor the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
Head and hands of Texas teen last seen in 2005 found in freezer of Colorado home
Read full article: Head and hands of Texas teen last seen in 2005 found in freezer of Colorado homeThe head and hands found in a freezer inside a Colorado home have been identified as a teenager who might have been last seen alive in the Houston area.
‘She’s still a child’: Head and hands of teen last seen in Harris County in 2005 found in freezer in Colorado home
Read full article: ‘She’s still a child’: Head and hands of teen last seen in Harris County in 2005 found in freezer in Colorado homeThe head and hands found in a freezer inside a Colorado home have been identified as a teenager who might have been last seen alive in the Houston area.
‘We’ve been scarlet lettered:’ PornHub pulling out of Texas impacting paychecks for adult content creators
Read full article: ‘We’ve been scarlet lettered:’ PornHub pulling out of Texas impacting paychecks for adult content creatorsAdult content creators are sounding the alarm after months of Texas being locked out of the world’s largest pornography website: PornHub.
‘I’m determined to be better’: CenterPoint CEO talks failures and future in first TV interview since natural disasters
Read full article: ‘I’m determined to be better’: CenterPoint CEO talks failures and future in first TV interview since natural disastersThis is the first TV interview CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells has done since the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl earlier this year.
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.
‘You can’t make peace with it:’ Hurricane Helene evacuees watching destruction on security cameras
Read full article: ‘You can’t make peace with it:’ Hurricane Helene evacuees watching destruction on security camerasHurricane Helene is here and all people who evacuated from their homes can do is watch. Literally.
Floridians make final preparations ahead of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Floridians make final preparations ahead of Hurricane HeleneAs Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen while quickly moving towards the Florida Big Bend, people who chose to ride out the storm are making their final preparations.
KPRC 2 joins Hurricane Hunters in flight ahead of Helene: An important piece of forecasting
Read full article: KPRC 2 joins Hurricane Hunters in flight ahead of Helene: An important piece of forecastingThey’re simply known as ‘Hurricane Hunters,’ but the work done by the men and women of the 403rd Airlift Wing is much more than just a thrilling ride.