The โ4-4โฒ: Houstonโs iconic bus route connecting neighborhoods and history
Check out Houston's iconic bus route #44, also known as the "fo-fo"! This route holds a special place in the city's rap culture and community. Join us on a virtual ride through Acres Home and experience the ever-changing beauty of this historic neighborhood. ๐๐ถ #HoustonMetro #Route44 #AcresHome #CommunityPride
Houston comedians coming together to โStand Up for Petsโ
Emancipet, a 501c3 nonprofit veterinary clinic network, is dedicated to helping make veterinary care more affordable and accessible for all Houston pet families. Theyโve teamed up with local comedians for a fun night of comedy that gives back.
Harris County officials to take legal action after TCEQ approves permit for concrete-crushing plant near LBJ Hospital
Harris County Attorney Christian D. Menefee announced that the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality approved a permit for a concrete crushing facility to be built near LBJ Hospital. The action has prompted legal action from county officials.
Should students be held accountable after making false allegations against teachers, staff? If so, how?
KPRC 2 reporter Rilwan Balogun recently spoke with a former teacher who says his life has been flipped upside down after false allegations were made against him by two students several years ago that put a halt to his 15-year teaching career.
Virginia girl who lost both feet in tragic incident defies odds, is now dancing happily
It's nothing short of miracle. Aubrey Scaletta from the New River Valley lost both her feet in an accident while riding in her father's pickup truck. After six surgeries, Aubrey is defying odds, not only walking, but dancing.
KPRC 2 presents โAmericaโs Tableโ this Thanksgiving weekend
The American Jewish Committee and KPRC 2 partner to present America's Table, featuring the many faces and communities of Houston who contribute to making this city one of the most diverse, welcoming, and resilient places in the country
For this George Ranch High School Teacher, Teaching is a Calling
It is said that teaching is a calling. And, this is very much the case for Coach Isaac Fudge, who teaches, and coaches football, at George Ranch High School in Richmond. โI donโt really feel like Iโm working. When you do something that you feel is purpose driven, you know, you donโt often feel like youโre doing a job. So whatever is needed by me for whatโs best for our kids, is whatever Iโll end up doing,โ he told Houston life. And this, is just one of the many reasons Coach Fudge is the Teachers of Tomorrow 2023 Teacher of the Year.
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?
Racing to the 87th Annual Fort Bend County Fair & Rodeo
Jennifer Williams, the Fort Bend County Fair President, chats about what fair goers can expect from this yearโs festivities and the community impact. Plus, some of the 2023 Fort Bend County Fair Queen Candidates challenge Derrick and Tessa to a series of fun, fair games you can experience there.
Heat Relief Initiative works to ensure A/C access for Houston residents in affordable housing properties
The Houston Housing Authority (HHA) is introducing the Heat Relief Initiative to provide air conditioning for every resident living in HHA public housing properties. HHA President & CEO David Northern shares more on KPRC 2+ Now
Help KPRC 2 Clear the Shelters with our annual pet adoption drive!
KPRC 2 is proud to once again join NBC and Telemundo's Clear the Shelters initiative and team up with Telemundo Houston and animal shelters in the Houston area to host the ninth annual Clear the Shelters nationwide pet adoption drive during the month of August
White Linen Night returns to Houston Heights this summer. Hereโs what you need to know
With more than 20,000 people expected to attend, White Linen Night is known as a vibrant community event that started in 2006 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina by the New Orleans community that moved to Texas and missed their original event.