Meet Mary Benton

Mary Benton has been a reporter with KPRC Local 2 since 1994. She has covered all sorts of stories and will share a behind-the-scenes perspective here. More

Have A Question For Mary?

E-mail her at mbenton@Kprc.com

Most Popular

StoriesClick to Expand
- Man Shot in Wal-Mart Parking Lot
  A 40-year-old man is shot as he exited his vehicle in the Wal-Mart parking lot in Northeast Harris County, Local 2 reports.
- Guard Shot During Armored Car Heist
  A guard is shot during an armored truck robbery at a check-cashing store in Southwest Houston, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- 61 Purebred Dogs Removed From Home
  Dozens of purebred dogs will soon be up for adoption after they were removed from a Waller County home.
- Mom, Daughter Accused In Murder Plot
  A teenage daughter of a woman accused of trying to hire a hit man to kill her husband has been charged in connection with the crime, KPRC Local 2 reports.
- Student Shot; Vehicle Stolen
  A high school student is killed and his vehicle is stolen outside a southeast Houston apartment, KPRC Local 2 reports.
VideosClick to Expand
- Students Mourn Friend
  A high school student was killed and his vehicle was stolen outside a southeast Houston apartment. Ryan Korgard reports.
- Friday Football Frenzy: November 20, 2009
  Friday Football Frenzy: November 20, 2009
- Rockets Hold Off Kings 113-106
  November 21, 2009: The Rockets beat the Kings 113-106 at Toyota Center Saturday night.
- Army May Stop Sealy Contract
  Nov. 20, 2009: The Army may stop building trucks in Sealy, which could have an economic fallout in Houston. Phil Archer reports.
- Guard Shot During Robbery
  Nov. 21, 2009: A guard is shot during an armored truck robbery at a check cashing store in Southwest Houston. Carl Willis reports.
SlideshowsClick to Expand
- Slideshow: Purebreds Up For Adoption
  Dozens of purebred dogs will soon be up for adoption after they were removed from a Waller County home.
- How Many Calories In Thanksgiving Dinner?
  Thanksgiving celebrates -- among other things -- an abundant harvest. Find out just how bountiful the calories in your holiday meal can be.
- Slideshow: Festival Of Lights' Guests
  KPRC Local 2 hosted the grand opening at the Festival of Lights at Moody Gardens. Viewers lined up to take pictures with KPRC Local 2 chief meteorologist Frank Billingsley and traffic reporter Jennifer Reyna.
- Retailers Predict Top Holiday Toys
  The British Toy Retailers Association announces its annual list of 12 toys priced under 50 pounds (about $83) that are likely to sell well this holiday season.

Marketplace

WomenClick to Expand
- Healthy Living In Your 40s
  Your guide to looking and feeling your best.
- Manage Stress, Find Balance
  The idea of living a balanced life may seem like an oxymoron. Yet working toward balance and self-care is key to feeling in control and more joyful at home and work.
- Weight & Exercise: The Right Mix
  Being healthy is related to how well you take care of yourself. But it’s never too late! A woman can learn new, healthy habits at any age.
JobsClick to Expand
- 7 Killer Cover Letter Mistakes
  Don’t ruin your chances of landing that new job by making easy to correct mistakes on your cover letter.
- Why Having Fun At Work Matters
  If people are having fun, they’re going to work harder, stay longer, maintain their composure in a crisis and take better care of the organization.
- Ten Tips To Boost Your Interview IQ
  Interviewing is a learned skill, and there are no second chances to make a great first impression. So study these 10 strategies to enhance your interview IQ.
- Learn How To Deal With Pay Cuts
  If you’re about to take a pay cut, find out how you can go about dealing with it and stay proactive about your salary.
BudgetingClick to Expand
- Holiday Gimmicks To Lure Shoppers
  As You Rush Into The Holiday Shopping Season, You May Catch A Whiff Of Cookies Baking At The Mall Or Find A Note From A Roving Elf On Your IPhone.
- The Secret To Getting A Cheaper Laptop
  Hint: It Involves Your Cell Phone Company.
- Holiday Charity: Gifts With Good Karma
  Charitable Giving Made Easy, Even In A Less Than Cheery Economy.
- Avoid Black Friday Debt
  Here Are A Few Shopping Strategies To Prevent Bills From Taking A Toll On Your Post-Holiday Budget.
AutoClick to Expand
- Cheap Car Drives Like A Pricey One
  The Volkswagen Jetta is the best deal in town if you like the idea of a solid sedan or wagon with European flair.
- It’s About Attitude: ’09 Mini Cooper
  The MINI Cooper provides a combination of fun-to-drive performance, engineering and unconventional attitude.
- Hottest Sports Cars of the Future
  Want to know which sports cars you'll soon be daydreaming about? We've got them all right here.
- 10 SUVs That Are Cheaper Than Cars
  Prices have dropped even farther. In this gallery, we round up the largest SUVs you can buy for less than the price of an average car.
- Made In America! Best 20 Cars
  Check out the best selling American made vehicles and get the stats!
HomesClick to Expand
- Top 10 Real Estate Nightmares
  Learn how you can avoid these hair-raising real estate horrors.
- 5 Fast Deacorating Ideas
  Here are five great decorating projects to make your space homey -- all without wiping out you or your bank account.
- Add Architectual Detail To Your Home
  Get the Top 10 ways to add more architectual detail to your home and enhance your space.
- Buying To Flip Not Smart In Today's Market
  If home doesn't meet long-term needs, don't buy it. Ironically, buyers tend to pull back when the market is soft and buy when the market is high.
- Selling A Home At Auction
  Read these 5 steps for an efficient real estate auction.

On The Beat Blog

Meet Mary Benton

StoriesClick to Expand

VideosClick to Expand

SlideshowsClick to Expand

WomenClick to Expand

JobsClick to Expand

BudgetingClick to Expand

AutoClick to Expand

HomesClick to Expand

Features