โParents: Do not treat your kidโs phones as their diary:โ Are you making this mistake with your childโs devices?
How can we possibly keep up with all these challenges at the same time and keep our children safe during the summer break when many of us have to work and not stay as vigilant on our children?
ONLY ON 2: โI was terrifiedโ: Alief man recalls trying to save 15-year-old girl who drowned in community pool
โThe first day we go to the pool this summer, this happens,โ Anthony Garza said. Garza spent his Wednesday afternoon at the Clayton Community Pool in Alief with his nephews. He told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel, the pool was calm, and several people were swimming.
Q&A: Sen. Ted Cruz highlights improvements for Houstonโs aviation industry with FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
With a focus on safety, convenience, and growth, the legislation includes provisions for airport infrastructure investments, advancements in aviation technology, and initiatives to strengthen the aviation workforce.
Loose bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes discovered by United Airlines: What attorney is saying to KPRC 2 Investigates
More loose bolts were identified on Boeing 737 Max 9 planes. The findings came after all 737 Max 9 were grounded over the weekend after a sealed door blew off the side of an Alaska Airlines Max 9 flight on Saturday.
Fort Bend ISD elementary schools will have armed security officers on all campuses. Do parents think itโs safe?
Fort Bend Independent School District announced Tuesday that all 51 elementary schools will have armed security officers on campus when students return from winter break, but what do parents think about the new measure?
Should you let your teens use ridesharing apps alone? Hereโs what experts are saying
Most parents are balancing home and work life schedules, and kids today have more scheduled appointments than parents can keep up with. The question becomes, should you and would you use any of the ride sharing apps to help you shuffle your kids around?
Stop sharing personal information! How โBack-to-Schoolโ photos can endanger your child, family, finances
The first day of school is around the corner. As many kids are picking out their fashionable attire to impress their new friends, parents are expected to snap photos of their children and post them to their social media to share those moments with family and friends.
As thieves lurk in shadows, organization reminds drivers on dangers of leaving kids alone in vehicles
Kids and Car Safety has documented at least 38 children nationwide who were left alone in a vehicle that was stolen in 2023, according to a release. In the Houston area, this year, there have been at least two incidents where a vehicle was stolen while children were inside.
Seen at 7: Public Safety at The Super Bowl
Public safety is the top priority for first responders each year as tens of thousands of fans descend on the super bowlโs host city for the big game. To talk more about what it takes to help keep the big game safe is former Tampa police chief Brian Dugan, former Phoenix fire chief Kara Kalkbrenner, and Verizon frontline president Maggie Halbach.
Seen at 7: Keeping You Safe on the Roadways
Over the last several years, road fatalities have reached unacceptable rates, and behind each accident is a life tragically lost and grieving family members. Joining us to discuss the crisis on our roads and some resources that can help is the executive vice president of government solutions at Verra Mobility, Jon Baldwin, and the executive director of safe, Damian Kevitt.
Houston ISD answers parentsโ back to school questions
KPRC 2 is hosting a live panel discussion to help prepare families in the Houston ISD to head back to school. We'll talk campus safety, the impact of the teacher shortage on your child's classroom, school bus routes, and the cost of everything from cafeteria meals to extracurriculurs.
HPD chief Troy Finner increases patrols around mosques across city after 4th Muslim man slain in Albuquerque
Houston police chief Troy Finner has increased patrols in and around mosques across the city after the slayings of four Muslim men in Albuquerque, including one Friday, that are believed to be connected.
Keeping teens safe during โ100 deadliest daysโ for young drivers
The โ100 Deadliest daysโ for teen drivers is the period between Memorial Day and Labor Day and this is when thousands of teens are more likely to be involved in fatal crashes, and the million-dollar question is: What can be done to fix this issue?
Woman dead after pickup truck slams into telephone pole, driver possibly intoxicated and traveling wrong way, police say
A woman was killed and a possible intoxicated, wrong-way driver was unharmed after crashing a pickup truck into a telephone pole at an intersection in Third Ward Monday morning, according to Houston police.
6 tips to keep in mind as you take home those live Christmas trees
As we round the corner to Christmas, many are still on the hunt for the perfect Christmas tree to continue their favorite holiday traditions. But beware of the incidents that can occur when traveling with a live tree strapped on top of your car.
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Tips to know before starting your generator during a power outage
In the aftermath of a storm, a generator can be a crucial part of your recovery. It can power a fan, turn on some lights and keep your food cool. But many people only use a generator in an emergency and donโt operate them properly. This can lead to serious injury or death.
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Worried about flying debris on roadways? Hereโs how you can avoid the nightmare and save money, hassles
It is a high-speed, highly dangerous, highway nightmare. Weโre talking about road debris, items falling off other vehicles on the road and then flying directly into your path, into your car, and maybe into your windshield.
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Crime Stoppers of Houston CEO shares summer safety tips for the entire family
Whether youโre taking a road trip, spending the day at the pool or sending your kids to summer camp, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, Rania Mankarious shares a quick checklist of things to keep in mind this summer season.