A Houston man known as The Roadside Tech is turning roadside emergencies into viral acts of kindness.

A Halloween display in Houston’s Second Ward has gone viral, sparking debate about free speech and how far is too far when it comes to holiday decorations.

Houston native Tre Jones combines baseball and music with the Savannah Bananas, turning setbacks into sold-out stadium success and redefining the game.

Posting a photo of the woman arrested, Gov. Abbott warned, "F--- around and find out"* before explaining, "This is what happened to the person who was mocking Charlie Kirk’s assassination at Texas Tech."

Viral food critic Keith Lee, who is now a Texas resident, shared he and his family has been sick for several weeks due to black mold growing in his newly built home on social media.

Of all the things to see on the highway, the Sugar Land Police Department shared this photo of an 8-foot gator seen on Highway 6, who they said clearly "didn't get the memo about Labor Day."

Finally, lovers of Italian and Asian cuisine can enjoy a matrimonial creation created by popular food creator, QCP. If you've spent countless hours scrolling food videos on Instagram or TikTok, chances are, you’ve come across his content.

It's National Lipstick Day and you've probably seen some viral videos online Tessa and I are facing off in our own lipstick challenge to help each other see if we can create a full face of make up using only lipstick.

Data company Astronomer is continuing to make headlines by hiring actress and movie star Gwyneth Paltrow as its “temporary spokesperson,” to (kind of, but not really) answer questions about its viral “kiss cam” video with its former CEO and head of human resources.

You might have heard of the wildly popular Labubu - the tiny stuffed animal that's always sold out and carried as an accessory by people all over the world.

Dr. Christina Propst, a Houston pediatrician, was dismissed from Blue Fish Pediatrics after her controversial social media post mocking Kerr County flood victims, based on their political beliefs, went viral.

Christian Fell, 28, says he remained on the box for nearly three hours,

The concoction has made Jersey Mike’s a household name among fast-casual sub enjoyers, but a recent TikTok trend has poked fun at the awkwardness of requesting your sandwich to be made Mike’s Way.

Investigators said Jordan Oneal, 22, was caught on camera around 11 a.m. throwing a large rock through the Sheriff's Office's front door, and when asked why he did it, said "woke up angry and was having a bad day."

A total of 24 people were banned after a video showed a group of people throwing fists and shoving each other while getting off a ship inside a Galveston terminal.

Everyone’s turning their selfies into action figures with this viral AI trend — but before you upload yours, here’s what experts want you to know.

Both restaurants—just miles away from one another— were broken into overnight on Wednesday.

You might have seen Jefferson Fisher's videos where the Beaumont native is in his vehicle sharing phrases that could be used “to handle bad apologies,” “respond to gaslighting,” or “sound more confident.” He recently got a book published!

While the music mogul didn't make an appearance at the Galleria area restaurant, his team confirmed and shared the news to over half the diners celebrating Valentine's Day he covered their bill.

An East Texas knife shop owner is going viral on TikTok after refusing to transfer an emblem onto Hitler Youth knives, sparking widespread support online.

Dude was probably not expecting his night to go the way it did.

A hot mic moment during a Liberty County Commissioners meeting has sparked outrage among animal advocates, after audio captured Judge Jay Knight and Commissioner David Whitmire mocking advocates following a public comment session on the county’s stray and loose-owned dog crisis.

Viral video of a Houston police officer doing donuts during the intense snowstorm has garnered a lot of opinions from residents, some saying the officer is just having fun, while others calling out hypocrisy.

"This definitely wasn't the Christmas Eve I was expecting, but one I'm forever thankful to have had," Renee Brown, the bartender and single mother said.

Insane video shows the driver climbing out of the car where dozens of tornadoes were reported across southeast Texas.

TikTok sensation Jools Lebron, with 2 million followers, has sparked a frenzy with her viral "very demure" trend. Despite her popularity, two others have filed for trademarks of the phrase before she could. Over 173,000 TikTok posts have embraced the term in the past week, with brands and celebrities joining the craze. Discover more about this surprising legal twist and its impact on social media trends.

Surveillance video shared by coffee shop shows the woman taking off as soon as her purse is snatched and the two thieves take off running. They didn’t run fast enough because the woman was right behind them and showed them what time it was.

Check out Koda the Fluff, the therapy dog turned viral sensation! 🐕🌟 Bringing smiles to faces all around the world through heartwarming videos and personal visits. For more on Koda and more videos, visit Click2Houston.com. #TherapyDog #KodaTheFluff #SpreadJoy

Sometimes you just need a good happy cry to get you threw your day, and this video of long lost brother dogs reuniting after 10 years will do just the trick.

Many questions, comments, and concerns began to pour into the KPRC 2 newsroom following our recent article about a woman, widely known as the “Brick lady”, who is accused of lying about a man hitting her with a brick for not giving him her cellphone number.

A woman who went viral on social media after making claims of being assaulted by a man outside a Houston club has now been charged after raising a large amount of money on GoFundMe, according to charging documents.

Before the year 2023 comes to an end, viral food critic Keith Lee shared his personal rankings of cities with the best cuisine from his food tour this year.

Jens Haaning was given thousands to recreate two art pieces, which included bank notes attached to canvas. Instead, he delivered empty frames.

The Beyhive is buzzing!

What do you get when you mix watermelon, pineapple, strawberry milk and Sprite? Peep the trend everyone is trying online.

The company behind the viral “One Chip Challenge” pulled the plug on the spicy chip following the death of a Massachusetts teen who tried the product.

Renowned rapper Juvenile stopped by Houston Friday to headline the F.O.R.C.E. Tour with LL Cool J at the Toyota Center and introduce fans in Texas to his new beverage brand.

A viral prank in which parents film themselves cracking an egg on their toddlers’ heads is taking over TikTok. But some medical experts say the laughs may not be worth the potential harmful effects the stunt could have on kids.

The rapper tossed the microphone after an audience member flung their drink at her while she was performing.

A spokesperson for DoorDash said a delivery driver had been removed from the platform in connection with the incident.

You may have seen them on Tik Tok creating their famous hot-pressed SMASHED Donut!

The young girl was reportedly searching for her lost kitten moments before a Texas weatherman shared with social media that he nearly grabbed his gun when she rang his doorbell.

A 45-foot prop dragon part of Disneyland’s ‘Fantasmic’ performance caught fire Saturday evening.

The TikTok account daddyfiles has gone viral since a father posted video of his son giving him a shirt he sewed in sewing class and celebrating his son’s skills as he tried it on.

The brand's TikTok account responded to several viral videos that suggest people can eat the treat with plastic on if it is frozen.

"Star Wars" characters are trademarked. "Tragic Space Couple" is up for grabs.

Go 'Stros!

A single Tweet with 11 words went viral earlier this month.

Every once and a while something goes viral on the internet that you truly cannot stop thinking about, and for me, it’s this video of a little boy describing the joys of eating corn on the cob.

Houston Life chats with a Houston-area police officer that’s become a TikTok star thanks to his funny videos about police life.

Forget the paint brushes...Della Meredith opts for a chainsaw to create unique art pieces!

Airbnb on Monday removed listings where enslaved people in the U.S. once lived following a viral TikTok video slamming a Mississippi property described as a “slave cabin.”

Police officers in California apprehended a suspicious vehicle equipped with technology that seemed like it came straight from the movies this week.

A south Texas mom and her toddler are now the latest viral sensations after a super-sized accidental food order!

Let’s get ready to fiesta, y’all! Because Taco Bell is bringing back a fan favorite after two years: The Mexican Pizza.

This will surely put a smile on your face today.

Local dermatologist debunks viral craze

The country star has been making music for over a decade, but his career really took off this year after ‘Fancy Like’ went viral.

Fans were mind-boggled after hearing Rolling Stones frontman Mick Jagger went under the radar as he visited a North Carolina bar on Wednesday night.

A widow to one of the soldiers killed in the recent Afghanistan bombings gives birth to a baby girl bearing the name of her father, TODAY reported.

Selena fans are “muy excited” to find out that the legendary Tejano singer is now on TikTok.

Target shoppers who usually get their Starbucks fix may or may not be aware of a hidden in-store perk.

The power of social media!

Simone Biles gets her very own emoji on Twitter anytime someone types "#simonebiles" or "#simone".

A Burger King sign goes viral after manager and employees posted that they quit.

A popular Midtown restaurant is showing their support towards Third Ward’s Turkey Leg Hut, which recently went viral for their updated dress code.

Matthew McConaughey left a few of his followers somewhat “Dazed and Confused” after he posted a video on his Instagram on America’s 245th birthday.

Lizzo attempts the viral TikTok food challenge by eating watermelon and yellow mustard.

Bad news y’all! Your towels, bedsheets, and other garments may not be quite as clean as you think!

Players and fans during Monday’s night’s baseball matchup between the New York Mets and the St. Louis Cardinals were left in the dark.

One California woman’s home surveillance video captured her dogs chasing away a bear that wandered inside her hom

What started as a photo shared on social media became a national movement for Zoos all over the country, including Galveston’s Moody Gardens.

A pair of "Dior 1" sneakers (top, in circle) were spotted during Wednesday's Presidential Inauguration. HOUSTON – Social media -- and especially Twitter -- cracked the mystery case of who wore a pair of rare shoes to the inauguration on Wednesday. “I step away from Twitter for less than an hour for the Inauguration Ceremony and Nik’s shoes are #1 Trending?? I step away from Twitter for less than an hour for the inauguration ceremony and Nik’s shoes are #1 trending????? pic.twitter.com/95ZEFoQtx1 — Louidet Lebwaze (@louidet) January 21, 2021The wait for those Dior 1s pic.twitter.com/vekM88qBE7 — Troy 📺 🇦🇺 (@SpookLongley) January 20, 2021Y’all should’ve never let me see those Dior 1’s at the inauguration yesterday.

Rapper Nicki Minaj broke the internet Sunday after sharing pictures of her newborn son on social media for the first time. The 38-year-old first-time mother had fans swooning over the adorable baby, who she affectionately referred to as “Papa Bear,” as she posted the photos with a heartfelt caption. RELATED: Rapper Nicki Minaj gives birth to first child with husband“#PapaBear thank you so very much for choosing me to be your mama,” the rapper said. Of course, fans reacted to the little cutie’s photos with happiness and excitement. pic.twitter.com/NnL53NtyJh — Kgomotso 🦋 (@kaylenciaga) January 2, 2021When @NICKIMINAJ said she wanted a cute little fat baby and she got one 🥺😍 pic.twitter.com/cJKPfhK1Cp — Member of the kingdom 🦄 (@hokeeeh) January 2, 2021.

HOUSTON – The Houston Astros made a Houston boy’s day when they surprised him with some Astros goodies after a Twitter video of him went viral. Ricky Crumby, Logan’s dad, bought him a $50 Rawlings bat for Christmas that made him as excited as his other presents. 🤣 pic.twitter.com/jy1ybD1PNR — Ricky Cumby (@RickyCumby) December 25, 2020“He wanted that $50 Rawlings wooden bat more than the PS5!” he wrote on Twitter. The reaction video went viral and caught the attention of the Houston Astros, especially when the team found out Logan lived in the area. Cumby said via Twitter that Logan’s love for baseball is “truly genuine,” sharing pictures of his son playing for a Little League baseball team on his account.

HOUSTON – Have you guys seen the kids candy temptation challenge on your newsfeeds lately? The object is pretty easy: a parent puts some candy (or any other delicious snack) in front of their little one, and then tells them they can have some…BUT ONLY AFTER THEY COME BACK FROM LEAVING THE ROOM. This challenge is so funny, mainly because most of the kids FAIL with flying colors. Kylie Jenner’s daughter Stormi was one of the first to try it...and she PASSED! Watch as these adorable kids straight up lose all of their willpower when no one’s watching!

Rep. Dan Crenshaw as seen in his "Georgia Reloaded" video on YouTube, as collected on Dec. 16, 2020. HOUSTON – U.S. Rep. Dan Crenshaw had some fun with the upcoming Senate runoff election in Georgia with an “Avengers”-style video that is going viral Wednesday on YouTube. The video has more than 100,000 views, whereas his previous videos on the account average about few thousand. The video entitled “Georgia Reloaded” shows Crenshaw being called into service to fight for the Georgia runoff election, standing in support of Republican incumbent Georgia Sens. The video also includes clips of New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, also known by her initials AOC, and Vice-President-Elect Kamala Harris.

SPRING, Texas – A local man’s Christmas light show has gone viral with millions of views. A video with a song by Houston-native Megan Thee Stallion garnered 4.2 million views and 800,000 likes. A video of To-ong dancing has 13.7 million views and 2.6 million likes. He mainly features Houston rappers and Paul Wall even shot a music video in front of To-ong’s home. It’s really really nice.

Jodi Butz would’ve never guessed a week ago she and her car would be in the national spotlight. A picture of her in a fast-food drive-thru has been shared on dozens of social media sites and racked up tens of thousands of likes and shares. Every weekend like clock-work she visits her favorite fast food restaurant: McDonald’s. Her dream was to own a piece of the restaurant chain, so she started a collection. Cookies jars, Little Tikes McDonald’s everything,” Butz says.

An Indiana woman is going viral for a prank she pulled on her husband while on a road trip with her three kids, CNN reported. Overman told CNN that she could not contain her laughter after reviewing the submissions she received, especially from different countries. She eventually showed her husband the album of hilarious photos. She also told CNN that many people who messaged her have told her that they needed a good laugh amid the events the year 2020 brought. “It’s been so humbling because what started out as something so silly, has turned into all of this," Overman told CNN.

HOUSTON – A video showing a massive tree-cutting fail is circulating online, and it’s purported to have been filmed in the Houston area a year ago. Here is what one writer says he discovered while digging into the video’s epic past. Spencer Hall, of the Moon Crew podcast, reports that the viral video shows what happened when Houstonian Matt Bieniek’s lawn guy was hired to chop down a massive pine on November 4, 2019, while Bieniek was at work. “OHHHH GOD DAMMIIIIIIIIIIT” pic.twitter.com/UBRH4O0XG3 — BUM CHILLUPS, NPR CLASS PUNDIT (@edsbs) September 14, 2020Do you need to know more? We love the part where insurance people were asked to address the nearly $60,000 in damage the tree did to the home.

MONTCLAIR, New Jersey – Looks like squirrels are getting smarter and a little more nuttier. A New Jersey woman was hoping to enjoy her pizza, only to find out that a squirrel got its hands on a slice or two of the pie. The pizza box was left on the porch via contactless delivery from GrubHub, when moments later the hungry squirrel walked over and gnawed a hole onto the box, pulling about two slices out. The woman ran out to find the squirrel with the pizza, yelling at her husband, “That squirrel stole our pizza!”. Fortunately, she was able to get a refund for her delivery from GrubHub, where she ordered the pizza from, according to the New York Post.

A video is circulating on social media of a white woman spewing racist slurs toward an Asian employee at a Los Altos post office. The woman, seemingly having a meltdown and frustrated at the postal worker, was heard by customers saying the racist vitriol to the worker and then a second time before the woman left. A Twitter page called “Karens Going Wild by Pavel Paulinich” decided to post the video in hopes someone can identify the woman. Why are they referring to the woman as “Karen”? A “Karen” is a term used to generally describe an entitled white woman who uses her white privilege to make irritating demands, such as frequently requesting to “speak to the manager.”Watch the video below:

DALLAS Texas singer-songwriter Clayton Gardner was in shock after a fan who tried to request a song coughed on him during a performance at a venue in Las Colinas, near Dallas, The Dallas Morning News reported. In a video captured on Facebook Live, the woman wanted to request a song to Gardner, then he suggested she make the request seven feet from the singer. After several repeated requests, she had inched closer, grabbed his red bandanna, and coughed at his neck. In a statement that accompanied the video clip, Gardner said he handled the situation with as much class and patience and that he is trying to protect his 3-year-old daughter from getting COVID-19. According to The Dallas Morning News, the woman in the video has since apologized.

Meet Madden San Miguel, a first-grader from the Dallas area that has more than 100,000 Instagram followers from a mix of football videos and stunts, like pulling a Cadillac Escalade. Its really fun.Madden is nicknamed Baby Gronk for his size-- 82 pounds in first grade, which is more than 25-30 pounds larger than the average 7-year-old boy. San Miguel plays in flag football leagues and is already signed to a management company. Boosie owns Syndicate Sports Management Company and signed Baby Gronk as his first client. He makes me happy, man.Boosie works with sports manager Walik Gibson, who aims to make Baby Gronk a star.

FORT MYERS, Florida – A viral video of a man yelling after being told to wear a mask at a Florida Costco is quickly making rounds on social media. According to Storyful, the argument began when the man and an elderly customer confronted each other over mask wearing. The situation escalated when the man started to yell “I feel threatened” at the customer who confronted him. Not long, his employer, Ted Todd Insurance issued a tweet stating that the man in question has been terminated from his job. Their behavior in the video is in direct conflict with our company values and their employment has been terminated.

A young girl is going viral after a video of her and her dad blew up on social media, and it will surely brighten up your day. In the video that was recorded last year, 8-year-old Brooke Monroe is singing loud and proud to Chaka Khan’s “I’m Every Woman” while her father, Cornell C. Conaway, keeps the beat. Brooke said her favorite part of being an internet sensation is making people smile.

A sweet video showing the son of an Illinois state trooper watching his dad leave for work is going viral. The toddler clearly does not want his dad to go. He was asking his dad for "one more kiss!" Since being posted to the departments Facebook page, the video has been shared thousands of times.

HOUSTON – A viral video posted to Reddit shows a woman apparently trying to enter a grocery store without a mask and being turned away by an employee and the store manager for violating the company’s policy. The incident reportedly happened in Dana Point, California at a Gelson’s grocery. The video begins with the woman trying to enter the store without a mask. The woman then threatens to sue the store for discrimination before the manager provides the corporate office information for her on a card and gives her his name. Fox 11 Los Angeles reported the woman’s name is Shelley Lewis and she is facing heavy criticism online after posting the interaction at the store.

HOUSTON – Now that we’ve all got plenty of time at home to spend looking for ways to stay entertained, we have found another viral challenge for you to try. This one is called the “Fruit By The Foot Challenge,” and it’s a good one! Each player then takes their own Fruit By The Foot, unwraps it, and puts one end in their mouth. The person who eats the whole thing first, swallows it, and then shouts “FRUIT BY THE FOOT!” wins. Watch as Courtney and Derrick give it a try!

The dancers who were featured in a photoshoot that went viral earlier this month will put on their spring show this weekend. Earlier this month the ballerinas made headlines with their photos which many media outlets linked to Black History Month. Perry shared the photo on her Facebook page with the caption “fierce, determined and strong.”The viral photoshoot was shared by Good Morning America, People.com and BET.com. By coincidence, the date the families of the dancers agreed on happened to fall during Black History Month, according to People.com. “It just so happened to be February and what better month to do [the photo shoot] in honor of Black History Month.”

That's right -- the Atlanta girl and about 10 of her friends went to their local Target dressed in red shirts and khakis and took over the store. Brayden's mother, Jessica Smith, told CNN on Sunday she started brainstorming with friends and family about how to celebrate Brayden's birthday. Brayden told CNN the scavenger hunt included finding things that she liked, such as items with Elmo or from the film "Frozen." Jackson told CNN that Brayden's obsession with Target actually stems from her mother. Target spokesperson Jacqueline DeBuse told CNN via email the company is "all about bringing moments of joy to our guests every day."

DALLAS – An exotic dancer in Texas says she’s OK after falling off a 15-foot pole at XTC Cabaret Dallas over the weekend. In a viral video posted on Twitter Sunday the woman, identified as Genea, can be seen falling from near the top of the poll onto the stage. “I’m OK and I just wanted to let everybody know that I’m good.”Genea suffered a fractured jaw and broken teeth as a result of her fall and also needed stitches. She explained in her video response that she’s getting surgery Monday but didn’t specify what kind of surgery. The Twitter video of Genea’s fall currently has more than 6 million views.

HOUSTON – This creepy raccoon video is what nightmares are made of. Posted on social media multiple times, the video shows a girl opening a door only to reveal several raccoons with glowing eyes. Towards the end of the video, the girl appeared to have been bitten by one of the critters. — Chris Meiering (@meiering) February 5, 2020If that many show up, it means they’re being fed. — Janine (@JanineGertsch) February 5, 2020I counted 22 little pairs of beady eyes.

So, before the year comes to an end, we are looking back at the biggest Texas stories of 2019. On Jan. 5, 2019, deputies arrested 20-year-old Eric Black Jr. and charged him with capital murder in connection with the case. The fire continued to grow until it was extinguished on March 19, 2019, until a fireball erupted on March 20, 2019, sending thick smoke into the air but was quickly extinguished. On March 21, 2019, benzene at the facility was detected, which prompted officials to issue a shelter-in-place for Deer Park and Galena Park. Gunmen identified in West Texas mass shooting as Seth Ator 09-1-2019A 36-year-old man went on a deadly shooting rampage in west Texas on Aug. 31, 2019.

TULSA, Okla. – A post on Craigslist is pulling at heartstrings, titled, “Anybody need a grandma for Christmas?" However, that hate is fueling a love-filled search to find the woman and make her Christmas one to remember. A unique Craigslist ad, “Grandma for Christmas,” seemed like the perfect opportunity to honor Carson’s late mother and spread a little holiday cheer. Carson made his own Craigslist ad, asking the "grandma needing a family,” to reach out so he could help her have a wonderful Christmas. “If you find yourself wanting to be a part of a family on Christmas, just reach out."