Storm Tracker 2 is out on the roadway as severe thunderstorms, heavy winds move across the Houston area
🌩️ Severe Weather Alert 🌩️ A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for several counties today. Expect scattered rain throughout the morning, with the potential for large hail, damaging winds, and even a tornado or two. Don't forget to share this important update with your friends and family! #SevereWeatherAlert #StaySafe #HoustonWeather #TexasWeather
Houston woman who killed friend, kidnapped her newborn baby given 40-year prison sentence
Prosecutors say Erika Miranda-Alvarez was pregnant around the same time as her friend, Carolina Flores, but after she suffered a miscarriage, killed her friend and kidnapped her baby to try and raise it as her own.
KPRC 2′s Bill Spencer questions CenterPoint on Houston’s massive power outages after storm; Here’s what we learned
Day 5 of storm recovery was getting rough for some people still without power, which means no air conditioning as temps hit above 90 for the fourth day in a row, with the weather promising to feel even more like an oven as we move toward the holiday weekend.
KPRC 2 Investigator Bill Spencer tracks down estate sale shark accused of stealing $25k+ from Houston families
Doing an estate sale for your family can be a stressful and often emotional thing as you say goodbye to memories, often after saying goodbye to your loved one. KPRC 2 Investigator Bill Spencer spent months tracking down a woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars from families in the Houston area. Spencer has heard from more families who say they were also victims.
THIS WEEK! Typhoon Texas awards Houston’s ‘A’ students with discounted admission tickets!
Attention Houston parents: Typhoon Texas is celebrating H-Town’s hardest working students with discounted park entry for three days to kick off the summer months. If your kiddo got it done in the classroom this semester, there’s no better way to celebrate!
UN report says that education, social safety nets vital for Asia to grow rich, cope with aging
A report by the United Nations says that as economies in Asia and the Pacific slow and grow older, countries need to do more to ensure that workers get the education, training and social safety nets needed to raise incomes and ensure social equity.
State data shows thousands facing smuggling related charges in Texas
From video game chats, to social media, to meet-ups at nightclubs; human smuggling is not as far from your front door as you may think. Smuggling operations are using the crisis along the southern border to entice people from all walks life into risking their freedom for quick cash.
Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.
‘He thought about me’: Despite being an elder, Houston’s Rev. Bill Lawson connected with youth in an extraordinary way
Rev. Bill Lawson has left an incredible legacy that will continue to inspire generations to come. Despite his age and wisdom, he had an extraordinary ability to connect with young people in his church and throughout the nation. #WilliamLawson #WheelerAvenueBaptistChurch
‘Our Town’: The story of Acres Homes, Houston’s historic community
Check out the rich history and ongoing struggles of Acres Homes, a historic African American community in Houston. From its early days as a rare opportunity for African American families to own substantial acreage to its current challenges of inequality and limited city services, Acres Homes has a story that deserves to be heard. #AcresHomes #HoustonCommunity #EqualityMatters
Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the Heights
Casa Ramirez has been part of the Houston community for nearly 40 years. Inside their colorful shop on 19th street in the Heights, you'll find all kinds of colorful gifts, art and books. Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez is sharing not only the significance of this holiday, but also how she's continuing the mission of her late husband, Macario. Watch the full interview to learn more about this Houston gem.
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With more severe storms headed towards the Greater Houston area this afternoon, this may spark some anxiety for those who are still picking up the pieces to their homes or dealing with outages.
THIS WEEK! Typhoon Texas awards Houston’s ‘A’ students with discounted admission tickets!
Attention Houston parents: Typhoon Texas is celebrating H-Town’s hardest working students with discounted park entry for three days to kick off the summer months. If your kiddo got it done in the classroom this semester, there’s no better way to celebrate!
Houston woman who killed friend, kidnapped her newborn baby given 40-year prison sentence
Prosecutors say Erika Miranda-Alvarez was pregnant around the same time as her friend, Carolina Flores, but after she suffered a miscarriage, killed her friend and kidnapped her baby to try and raise it as her own.
Private or FEMA Flood Insurance: How to know which is best for your property
If you don't already have flood insurance, you should consider it. We have seen the devastation flooding can cause. In this article, investigative reporter Amy Davis is answering your questions about private flood insurance versus FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program.