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‘Wall of Wind’ helps researchers understand hurricanes, build stronger communities
Read full article: ‘Wall of Wind’ helps researchers understand hurricanes, build stronger communitiesFlorida International University’s 'Wall of Wind' simulates hurricane winds up to 150 mph, helping researchers improve building resilience and safety standards to reduce disaster impacts on communities.
‘Purr-fect rescue:’ Deputy rescues kitten trapped in drainage pipe in Cypress neighborhood
Read full article: ‘Purr-fect rescue:’ Deputy rescues kitten trapped in drainage pipe in Cypress neighborhood"Not all heroes wear capes! This little kitten was rescued from a drainage pipe by a Harris County deputy.
Summer Fun and Deals Await at Moody Gardens 🐧🌞🏖️🐠🍉🍹
Read full article: Summer Fun and Deals Await at Moody Gardens 🐧🌞🏖️🐠🍉🍹As the summer sun begins to shine brightly, Moody Gardens invites families to embark on a journey of fun and relaxation with a host of new experiences and exciting deals. Nestled on Galveston Island, Moody Gardens offers the perfect blend of a quick day trip or a serene getaway close to home for Houstonians.
🌼 A special surprise at a school in Pearland plants the seeds for a healthy future. Here’s how you can help! 🌿🌼🥕🍅🌾
Read full article: 🌼 A special surprise at a school in Pearland plants the seeds for a healthy future. Here’s how you can help! 🌿🌼🥕🍅🌾Students at H.C. Carleston Elementary in Pearland received a surprise that promises to grow into a lasting educational legacy - their own school garden complete with raised beds and an array of fruits, vegetables, and herbs.
Research into 2024 Houston derecho reveals weaknesses across the Houston skyline
Read full article: Research into 2024 Houston derecho reveals weaknesses across the Houston skylineFor Houstonians, the derecho in May 2024 was start of a long summer of storms. But for researchers, it was the storm they’d been waiting for the chance to study.
Long wait for FEMA funding, insurance money burdened rebuilding from the 2024 Houston derecho
Read full article: Long wait for FEMA funding, insurance money burdened rebuilding from the 2024 Houston derechoAs we reach the one-year mark from the 2024 Houston derecho, many Houstonians have already turned the page from the storm that caught one of the nation’s largest cities off guard.
Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Mother’s Day
Read full article: Houston family of five killed in fiery crash while driving to Dallas for Mother’s DayA family of five from Houston was killed during an accident while they were driving to the Dallas area for Mother’s Day.
18-year-old victim identified in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston
Read full article: 18-year-old victim identified in shooting at a family party in southeast HoustonAccording to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.
‘Audrii’s Law’ unanimously passes Texas Senate, now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk for signature
Read full article: ‘Audrii’s Law’ unanimously passes Texas Senate, now heads to Governor Abbott’s desk for signatureTexas lawmakers have unanimously voted to send H.B. 2000 - better known as Audrii’s Law - to Governor Greg Abbott’s desk to be signed into law.
Houstonians have SNAP benefits stolen, used at Chicago store. Owner says he’s not the suspect
Read full article: Houstonians have SNAP benefits stolen, used at Chicago store. Owner says he’s not the suspectSNAP benefits meant to help feed Houston families are ending up in the hands of the wrong people and being spent a thousand miles away in the Chicago area.
Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four years
Read full article: Texas Health and Human Services adds 30K+ to data breach that spans nearly four yearsTens of thousands of Texans are now being told their data was part of a privacy breach that dates back to 2021.
Air traffic controller staffing crisis causes cascading impacts. Does Houston have the same problem?
Read full article: Air traffic controller staffing crisis causes cascading impacts. Does Houston have the same problem?Travelers in Houston are feeling the ripple effects of significant delays at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), a major hub for United Airlines. With many Houstonians relying on flights to and from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) that connect through Newark, these disruptions could impact summer travel plans.
‘He told us not to let him go’: One killed, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at Houston house party
Read full article: ‘He told us not to let him go’: One killed, more than a dozen injured in mass shooting at Houston house partyA prom weekend celebration turned into a tragedy when gunfire erupted at a southeast Houston house party, leaving one teen dead and 13 others injured.
One person killed, 15 injured in shooting at a family party in southeast Houston
Read full article: One person killed, 15 injured in shooting at a family party in southeast HoustonAccording to Houston Police, officers were dispatched to the area of 6000 Cherry Hill after reports that multiple people had been shot.
From trash to travel: Dog dumped in Houston dumpster adopted by family in Washington state
Read full article: From trash to travel: Dog dumped in Houston dumpster adopted by family in Washington stateFrom dumpster to dream home! 🐶 Oscar, once abandoned in Houston, is off to his forever family in Washington.
EXCLUSIVE: KPRC 2 goes inside U.S. Secret Service investigation into stolen SNAP benefits, skimming
Read full article: EXCLUSIVE: KPRC 2 goes inside U.S. Secret Service investigation into stolen SNAP benefits, skimmingThe rise in SNAP skimming cases has caught the attention of the top law enforcement agency that oversees financial crimes.
‘You’re not alone’: Houston nonprofit helps SNAP skimming victim after watching KPRC 2 story
Read full article: ‘You’re not alone’: Houston nonprofit helps SNAP skimming victim after watching KPRC 2 storyA single mother who had her SNAP benefits stolen and used across the country received a surprise from a Houston nonprofit.
The mom on a mission to make the world a more accessible place, starting with two Houston Parks
Read full article: The mom on a mission to make the world a more accessible place, starting with two Houston ParksMeagan Tehseldar is a mom on a mission. The dedicated teacher at Texas Virtual Academy Hallsville, has long been passionate about creating welcoming spaces for everybody, no matter their abilities, both in the classroom and beyond. Recently, she partnered with Harris County to place communication boards in two local parks to help non-verbal park goers engage with others and participate in playground activities. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp met up with Tehseldar to learn more.
‘Buffet for fraudsters’: SNAP cards lack security measures to protect benefits, experts say
Read full article: ‘Buffet for fraudsters’: SNAP cards lack security measures to protect benefits, experts sayThe cards used by millions of Americans to purchase food for their family don’t have modern security features, experts say.
‘We are not stealing:’ Stolen SNAP benefits being used at Chicago store, owner says he isn’t the thief
Read full article: ‘We are not stealing:’ Stolen SNAP benefits being used at Chicago store, owner says he isn’t the thiefSNAP benefits stolen via skimming are hitting families hard, with no funds to replace them.
Congressman Al Green files ‘SNAP SECURE Act of 2025′ to reimburse victims of SNAP benefit theft
Read full article: Congressman Al Green files ‘SNAP SECURE Act of 2025′ to reimburse victims of SNAP benefit theftCongressman Al Green has introduced a new bill to help Americans who’ve had their food benefits stolen.
Gov. Abbott, lawmakers weigh in on bill that would bring back funding for stolen SNAP benefits
Read full article: Gov. Abbott, lawmakers weigh in on bill that would bring back funding for stolen SNAP benefitsA day after legislation was announced by Congressman Al Green that would bring back federal funding to replace stolen SNAP benefits, elected leaders are already chiming in.
KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislation
Read full article: KPRC 2 reporting on stolen SNAP benefits leads to Houston Congressman filing legislationAfter weeks of reporting on a growing number of Houstonians who had their SNAP benefits stolen, a solution could be in the works.
Denton County Commissioner stabbed, and husband killed in tragic family incident involving grandson
Read full article: Denton County Commissioner stabbed, and husband killed in tragic family incident involving grandsonA Denton County commissioner was injured, and her husband was killed after they were stabbed overnight by their grandson, according to Lewisville police.
Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking them
Read full article: Millions of dollars in SNAP benefits stolen from Texans. But state, feds won’t share who’s taking themFor some families in Texas, the monthly deposit of SNAP benefits onto their Lone Star card is the only way they can put food on the table.
Man’s new Ford F-150 randomly triggers brakes on Houston freeway
Read full article: Man’s new Ford F-150 randomly triggers brakes on Houston freewayThere’s a lot of excuses Houston drivers will make up for their bad driving, but this one guy gets the free pass because it’s his truck causing the bad driving.
Remember Hurricane Beryl? This Kingwood family still has a reminder sitting outside their front door
Read full article: Remember Hurricane Beryl? This Kingwood family still has a reminder sitting outside their front doorIt’s been more than nine months since Hurricane Beryl left Houston’s street lined with debris for weeks, even months.
Trae Tha Truth, KPRC 2 Viewers help mom whose SNAP benefits were stolen
Read full article: Trae Tha Truth, KPRC 2 Viewers help mom whose SNAP benefits were stolenA single mother of three was left trying to figure out how she was going to put food on the table this month after her SNAP benefits were stolen.
Spring Branch bridge project hits another speed bump delaying opening, businesses paying the price
Read full article: Spring Branch bridge project hits another speed bump delaying opening, businesses paying the priceA bridge reconstruction project in Houston’s Spring Branch neighborhood has hit yet another speed bump along the way, further delaying its reopening.
Harris County suing President Trump, administration for ‘un-American’ freeze on refugee funds
Read full article: Harris County suing President Trump, administration for ‘un-American’ freeze on refugee fundsHarris County is suing President Donald Trump and his administration over a freeze on federal funding critical to its refugee resettlement program.
Houston single mom’s SNAP benefits stolen; state says they can’t replace them
Read full article: Houston single mom’s SNAP benefits stolen; state says they can’t replace themA single mother in Houston now has to find another way to feed her three children after someone stole her SNAP benefits on Monday.
Livingston woman ‘appalled, embarrassed’ after being removed from Frontier flight for medical device
Read full article: Livingston woman ‘appalled, embarrassed’ after being removed from Frontier flight for medical deviceA woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight that was getting ready to take off from Houston’s George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday evening.
Harris County Commissioners approve raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workers
Read full article: Harris County Commissioners approve raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workersHarris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.
Harris County Commissioners propose raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workers
Read full article: Harris County Commissioners propose raising minimum wage for county employees, contracted workersHarris County employees and contracted employees could soon see a nice bump in their paychecks.
Family of Audrii Cunningham speaks in front of state lawmakers in Austin
Read full article: Family of Audrii Cunningham speaks in front of state lawmakers in AustinThe family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers on Tuesday as they push to change sex offender registry laws.
‘It’s common sense’: State lawmakers push for change in honor of Audrii Cunningham
Read full article: ‘It’s common sense’: State lawmakers push for change in honor of Audrii CunninghamThe family of Audrii Cunningham, the slain 11-year-old Livingston girl, will testify in front of Texas state lawmakers as they push to change sex offender registry laws.
Pasadena car lot has history of repeated violations during car sales, state records say
Read full article: Pasadena car lot has history of repeated violations during car sales, state records sayNew state records recently released show a Pasadena used car lot is violating the law during dozens of vehicle sales.
NTSB report identifies 3 Harris County bridges possibly at risk from vessel collision
Read full article: NTSB report identifies 3 Harris County bridges possibly at risk from vessel collisionOn Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released a detailed report on the collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore caused by a collision with a ship.
Raising a cold one? Tariffs are raising the price of beer, impacting Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Read full article: Raising a cold one? Tariffs are raising the price of beer, impacting Saint Arnold Brewing CompanyTariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have far-reaching impacts on the everyday American, but there are some you might not even think of - like a can of beer.
Texas doesn’t own firefighting planes or helicopters. There’s a $500 million plan to change that
Read full article: Texas doesn’t own firefighting planes or helicopters. There’s a $500 million plan to change thatWhen wildfires spark up, it doesn’t take much to turn them from a small burn into a raging inferno.
Houston firefighters burn 50 acres in Clear Lake during ‘controlled burn’
Read full article: Houston firefighters burn 50 acres in Clear Lake during ‘controlled burn’As wildfire season ramps up throughout Texas, firefighters in Houston are looking to get ahead of the flames by burning a 50-acre park on purpose.
Liberty County Jail inmates charged for participating in riot
Read full article: Liberty County Jail inmates charged for participating in riotThe inmates involved in the riot that broke out at Liberty County Jail on Thursday February 27th, 2025, were charged today. Read more for details on what happened, and the individuals charged.
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.