Good morning from Click2Houston.com and HAPPY FRIDAY! Today is August 4, 2023
Today’s newsletter was prepared by: Ana Gonzalez, Digital Content Producer
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Weather ☀️
High: 102 Low: 82 🥵🌡️
Meteorologist Anthony Yanez says: Temperatures soar to 102 degrees today and through this weekend. Mornings start in the lower 80s not giving us much of a break from this unrelenting heat. I don’t have a chance of rain in the forecast until next weekend and that is only 20%. Stay cool and stay safe.
Get forecast details at click2houston.com/weather. Then watch our LIVE morning news from 5 - 9 a.m. on KPRC 2+ to track weather changes throughout the morning.
Houston’s Top Headlines 📰
‘The alarm doesn’t lie, you lie’: Alarm system’s accuracy takes center on Day 4 of Antonio Armstrong Jr. murder trial
Thursday is Day 4 of Antonio Armstrong Jr.’s third murder re-trial. We’re picking up where we left off, speaking to the senior vice president of alarm.com after Judge Kelli Johnson decided to suddenly break early on Day 3.
On Day 1 and Day 2, several things were discovered during opening statements from prosecutors, the defense team and the first set of witnesses.
The new DNA evidence that caused a delay at the start of the trial took the spotlight, but other important details were also discussed.
Follow the latest updates from KPRC 2 Digital Content Specialist Ninfa Saavedra and on ‘The Bench’ at 8 a.m. on KPRC 2+.
Pet store owner accused of breaking ‘puppy mill’ ordinance faces arrest after skipping trial
A Houston pet store owner is accused of breaking the City’s “humane pet store” ordinance which bans stores from selling animals from puppy mills, instead requiring sales of puppies from places like animal shelters or private rescues.
Petland owner Luis Marquez was scheduled to appear in a City of Houston Municipal Court on Thursday afternoon. He was not there and after waiting 15 minutes, the judge issued a warrant for his arrest.
Marquez was due in court regarding at least seven citations he has received for allegedly selling pets from puppy mills, in violation of the City’s ordinance.
Read more from KPRC 2 Reporter Bryce Newberry.
Lizzo responds to lawsuit, calling allegations ‘false,’ stories ‘sensationalized’
Houston singer Lizzo responded to a lawsuit filed earlier this week with a statement on Instagram.
“The last few days have been gut-wrenchingly difficult and overwhelmingly disappointing. My work ethic, morals and respectfulness have been questioned. My character has been criticized. Usually I choose not to respond to false allegations but these are as unbelievable as they sound and too outrageous to not be addressed.
In case you missed it... 👀
Donald Trump pleaded not guilty Thursday to trying to overturn the results of his 2020 election loss, days after he was indicted.
“Don’t kill me but who is Paul Wall?” -- that question triggered a few millennials on social media, and the reactions are hilarious.
Things 2 Know, Things 2 Do ✅
The Women’s World Cup returns TONIGHT and the Round of 16 is underway. The U.S. women, however, they play this Sunday.
After a blockbuster trade, Justin Verlander addressed the media as the Houston Astros face the New York Yankees.
On KPRC 2+ today 📲
Teacher burnout?
Over 300,000 public school teachers and staff quit their job between Feb 2020 and May 2022. In a June 2022 poll, more than 40% of K-12 teachers felt burned out “always” or “very often” at work.
The most common challenges teachers report facing include safety concerns, low salaries, reduced funding, and mental health. Join us for KPRC 2+ at 7 to learn how to identify if your stress levels are normal, and coping tips if you’re experiencing burnout.
“Blue eyes, red shirt, brown shoes!!”
Just as you read the headline, mothers across the country yell about their kids’ descriptions when they get lost in a public place. It’s called “Loud Looking.”
It works like an immediate Amber Alert system: everyone within the store starts repeating the description to find the child sooner.
However, there is one major piece of information you should never yell out. Tune in to KPRC 2+ Now at 8 a.m. to learn more.
Women and Alcohol
Men are nearly three times more likely than women to die from alcohol use in the United States, but a new report shows that gap has narrowed as the risk for women has grown, especially in recent years.
From 2018 to 2020, the alcohol-related death rate among men increased by an average of 12.5% each year. But for women, rates surged by an average of nearly 15% each year in that same time period.
Watch KPRC 2+ Now at 8 a.m. to hear our Amy Davis talk with the founder of Sober Girls Houston – a supportive circle of women enjoying sober activities around Houston.
Could you pass a civics quiz?
For roughly 8 out of 10 students in the 8th grade, the answer to that question is no - according to data recently released by the U.S. Department of Education.
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation is working to change that through the National Civics Bee. Middle schoolers from across the Houston area will compete in the Texas State Finals this weekend.
But first, they’re stopping by KPRC 2+ Now at 8. to talk about why learning about civics is important to them – and to give our KPRC 2 anchors a little civics pop quiz. Watch to see if you can beat them!
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Tracking the traffic 🚗
We are tracking the traffic this morning across the Houston area. See our interactive traffic map here.
Watch our LIVE morning news from 5 - 9 a.m. on KPRC 2+ for real-time accident information and to plan alternate routes.
We’re tracking your forecast, bringing you traffic solutions, and covering important news live every morning on KPRC 2 News Today from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. on TV and online, and from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
Watch KPRC 2+ NOW today at 8 a.m. exclusively on our livestream. We are providing you extended live coverage of local news, plus more conversations about the issues affecting your community. You can click the image above to watch or stream our news live on any of your devices at home or on the go.
