News 2 Know: Houston Food Bank loses 2 million pounds of food, man shot while getting tacos and more

Good morning from Click2Houston.com. It’s Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019.

Before we get to this morning's top stories, let's get a check on the forecast.

Recommended Videos



Weather

Jackets might not be necessary Wednesday as we're starting off the day in the upper 50s and low 60s, breezy with some patchy fog in a few northern counties. A few isolated showers are possible later Wednesday afternoon, but the main story will be a cloudy and very warm afternoon with temperatures holding in the upper 70s. Check out Justin's full forecast here.

Why Houston Food Bank was forced to throw out 2 million pounds of food week before Thanksgiving

Last week, a 30,000-square-foot cooler at the Houston Food Bank in east Houston was filled with much-needed produce and other perishables. It now sits empty after a mechanical issue caused the bank to toss the 1.8 million pounds of food that were kept inside.

Read more

Man shot multiple times while on the way to get tacos

A man is in a trauma center after police said he was shot while on a late-night food run.

Read more

Family left homeless after fire engulfs 5,000-square-foot home

A family was left homeless after a massive blaze tore through their home.

Read more

These are the Top 10 Worst Toys according to W.A.T.C.H

A Nerf dart gun, ice cream-scented Nickelodeon slime and a plastic Power Rangers claw are among the toys topping a consumer safety group's list of worst toys for the holidays.

Read more

Can you beat KPRC's VIP Pickers?

This football season, KPRC 2 is bringing you awesome prizes and bragging rights with our Pro Football U Pick ‘Em! contest. Guess the winner of every pro game weekly until The Big Game. Pick against other football fanatics and KPRC 2's own VIP Pickers which includes Owen Conflenti, Taniya Wright and Amy Davis.

Every week, you have the chance to win a $25 prepaid debit card plus a Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers Combo Meal. The grand prize winner will score $500 to Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers. 

Think you're the Gridiron Genius? Click here to start picking now!


About the Author

Daniela Sternitzky-Di Napoli has been a digital news editor at KPRC 2 since 2018. She is a published poet and has background in creative writing and journalism. Daniela has covered events like Hurricane Harvey and the Astros World Series win. In her spare time, Daniela is an avid reader and loves to spend time with her two miniature dachshunds.

Recommended Videos