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KPRC 2’s Phil Archer retiring after telling Houston’s story for nearly 45 years

HOUSTON – After nearly 45 years of covering the news in Houston, KPRC 2 senior reporter Phil Archer is retiring. Archer, a native of Wichita Falls, began his career with KPRC 2 in 1976, starting out as a police beat reporter and photographer. He has won awards from the Associated Press, UPI, Houston Press Club, Houston Fire Department, Association for Retarded Citizens, National Cowboy & Western Heritage Museum, and American Quarter Horse Association. In 1978, he received the Perringer Award from the Texas Association of Broadcasters after being stabbed and hospitalized while covering the Moody Park Riot. Veteran reporter KPRC2 Phil Archer discusses when he was stabbed during the Moody Park riots in May 1978.

LIVE BLOG: Houston-area restaurants answer the call for help amid power and water outage

We remain in the midst of a severe winter weather event. 4: 40 a.m. - Houstonians rush to buy water after boil water advisory issuedHoustonians are rushing to buy water after a boil water advisory was issued. — County Judge KP George (@JudgeKPGeorge) February 17, 20214:20 a.m. - Houston, Harris County face issues from winter weather alertHouston and Harris County are facing issues from winter weather alerts. AdMondayDowntown Houston lit up during major winter power outageDowntown Houston lit up during major power outage due to winter storm on Feb 15, 2021. Officials said if residents lose power, which sporadic power outage is expected, the safest places to remain is at home.

Houston, this is your 2020 mixtape: This is what KPRC 2 viewers say represents this year

2020 was an interesting year, to say the least. Following a year in which the majority was spent battling the coronavirus pandemic, we asked our KPRC 2 viewers what tracks would make their 2020 mixtape, and most responded with humorously ironic songs. What songs would be on your 2020 mixtape? “The Virus of Life” by Slipknot“Africa” by Toto“How Soon Is Now?” by The Smiths“Another One Bites The Dust” by Queen“The Last Song” by X JapanWhat would be on your 2020 mixtape? Let us know what songs we missed in the comments.

Director of Digital and Enterprise Content

KPRC – TV Channel 2, the Graham Media Group owned - NBC affiliate in Houston, Texas is in search of a creative, experienced and driven Director of Digital and Enterprise Content to join its senior leadership team. The Director of Digital and Enterprise Content will help oversee and manage the execution of digital and social journalism, working with the broadcast team to ensure KPRC’s success on all digital platforms: desktop, mobile and social. We are looking for an experienced digital veteran and visionary to lead our digital growth. The Director of Digital and Enterprise Content will be a key driver in digital content and products, and will supervise our digital desks and operations. · Actively partner with KPRC’s news director to help newsroom understand how audiences consume content across digital platforms.

Texans’ head coach, GM Bill O’Brien fired

Houston Texans' head coach and general manager Bill O’Brien has been fired. Team owner Cal McNair announced the decision Monday and thanked O’Brien for his work with the team. O’Brien speaks after firing:WATCH LIVE: Bill O'Brien speaks after firing from Texans Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Monday, October 5, 2020SOME TOP QUOTES FROM HIS EXIT PRESSER:On being fired:“I respected the decision. Romeo Crennel will serve as our interim head coach for the remainder of the 2020 season. pic.twitter.com/5JbZylPTbp — Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) October 5, 2020This is a developing story.

Download the new Sports Frenzy app

HOUSTON – The new KPRC 2 Sports Frenzy app puts Houston-area high school sports in the palm of your hand. With game scores and highlights, and voting for our Game of the Week, you can stay current on your school and all the high school sports around the Houston area. The free Sports Frenzy app, powered by Vype, also has the latest news from Randy McIlvoy and KPRC 2 Sports, team and player profiles and analysisIt’s an easy, free fan experience. Download the FREE KPRC Friday Football Frenzy app on iPhone or Android today.

LIVE BLOG: Conditions clearing up for some of those who were waterlogged

You can follow our coverage of the storm in the blog below:Wednesday, Sept. 2311:42 a.m. -- Conditions clearing up for some of those who were waterloggedConditions are clearing up for some of those who were waterlogged. 5:12 a.m. -- Flash Flood Warning in effect for Houston areas, including PearlandA Flash Flood Warning is in effect for Houston areas, including Pearland. 12:27 p.m. — Flash Flood Warning in place until 2:15 a.m. for Colorado, Jackson and Wharton countiesWeather Alert: Flash Flood Warning for Colorado, Jackson, and Wharton County until 2:15am Tuesday. Tropical Storm #Beta has made landfall in Texas - the 9th named storm to make landfall in the continental US this year. Seabrook, Kemah and Shore Acres areasSeabrook is under a storm surge warning and a tropical storm warning.

Mmmm: Cool off at these soft-serve ice cream places recommended by Houstonians

HOUSTON – The weather in Houston is perfect for soft-serve ice cream. Our KPRC 2 Facebook followers have sent us recommendations for the best soft-serve ice cream, from small, local restaurants to big chains. Here’s what our followers recommend:Spanish Flowers Mexican Restaurant (multiple locations)Connie’s Frozen Custard (12545 Jones, Houston)Rita’s Italian Ice & Frozen Custard (multiple locations)Jimmy Changa’s (multiple locations)McDonald’s (multiple locations)Dairy Queen (multiple locations)Sonic Drive-In (multiple locations)Ikea (7810 Katy Freeway, Houston)Yes. Happy Soft Serve Ice Cream Day. Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Wednesday, August 19, 2020What is your favorite place to get soft serve ice cream?

UPDATE: 100 to 150 arrests made in Houston protests, a few officers suffer minor injuries, Acevedo says

HOUSTON – Hundreds of Houstonians took to the streets to protest police brutality after the death of native-Houstonian George Floyd. WATCH PROTESTERS IN DOWNTOWN:WATCH LIVE: Houston police making apparent attempts to disperse crowds in downtown. MORE: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/29/justice-4-george-floyd-protest-will-be-held-at-discovery-green-friday/ Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020WATCH ANOTHER ANGLE BELOW:ANOTHER ANGLE: Protesters in downtown Houston. WATCH BOTH LIVES: https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/29/justice-4-george-floyd-protest-will-be-held-at-discovery-green-friday/ Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Friday, May 29, 2020The protest that began at 2 p.m. at Discovery Green and continued through the evening. Follow our live blog of the protest below:App users click here to see live blog.

REWIND: See the Lone Star Flight Museum’s ‘Flight to the Finish’ mesmerize the Houston skies on Mother’s Day

Nearly 30 rare and historic warbirds painted the clear Houston sky on Mother's Day for the Lone Star Flight Museum's "Flight to the Finish" flyover. "It's just a beautiful day," said one spectator out at the Houston National Cemetery in north Harris County. Lone Star Flight Museum organized a flyover event across Houston to commemorate the 75th Anniversary of VE Day and in honor of those that served and sacrificed during World War II. The “Fight to the Finish” flyover was initially scheduled from Friday, but due to severe weather, it was postponed until Sunday. Here is KPRC 2 Special programming of the ‘Flight to the Finish’✈️🔴WATCH LIVE: Lone Star Flight Museum’s "Flight to the Finish" flyover is underway.

Houston tracks the Blue Angels’ Houston flyover

Published: May 6, 2020, 11:06 am Updated: May 6, 2020, 6:17 pmHOUSTON – The Blue Angels honored first responders with a flyover Wednesday. KPRC 2's Kris Gutierrez is live in Houston, watching as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels fly over the city to honor first responders. MORE--> https://www.click2houston.com/news/local/2020/05/04/blue-angels-announce-flyover-of-houston-to-honor-front-line-workers/ Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Wednesday, May 6, 2020Here are some of the views of the Blue Angels across Texas as the state watched the flyover:That was so incredible! I stopped and stared at the sky to catch the Blue Angels. #AmericaStrong #InThisTogether Posted by U.S. Navy Blue Angels on Wednesday, May 6, 2020I’m looking for the Blue Angels flying over Dallas at 11 am!

KPRC 2 Kids Storytime on World Autism Awareness Day

HOUSTON – April 2nd is World Autism Awareness Day and KPRC 2 is once again proud to partner with Autism Speaks to help support families across the Houston area. Today as part of World Autism Awareness Day, KPRC2 Owen Conflenti is reading a book written by a local mom and illustrated by her son who is an award-winning artist and advocate for others on the autism spectrum like himself. Big thanks to Jigsaw Grant and LongTale Publishing for allowing us to share the book “Grant the Jigsaw Giraffe: Different is More” with you today. Autism Speaks Houston. KPRC 2 meteorologist Britta Merwin also interviewed Grant and his mom in order to help raise additional awareness about autism in the month of April.

Morning Motivation: Birthday parade for 93-year-old veteran, online shopping to support local shops and FREE Starbucks

Celebrating with the whole neighborhoodErica Walsh told KPRC 2 her Houston neighborhood held a parade for Dick Chaltry on Tuesday. Walsh wrote, “We wanted to help celebrate him in a very special way. Supporting local business after Spring Nutcracker Market canceledThough the Houston Ballet’s Spring Spectacular was canceled for this year, there’s plenty of local Texas vendors you can support online – without battling crowds. VOTE VOTE!!! What quarantine silver linings are you finding?

KPRC sends off Bill Balleza with bittersweet retirement party

HOUSTON – The KPRC family came together on Friday to celebrate longtime anchor Bill Balleza who is retiring after 49 years of service. Close friends, former co-anchors and family celebrated Balleza his journalism career with gifts, videos, barbecue and Whataburger, his favorite restaurant. “A lot has changed since then, technologically," Balleza said as he addressed about 100 people in the KPRC lobby. When I go home and watch, I hope to see the same integrity, and the same standard.”Honoring & wishing the best for Houston & KPRC2 / Click2Houston legend KPRC2 Bill Balleza on his last day at work as he... Posted by KPRC2 Keith Garvin on Friday, January 31, 2020Congratulations on your retirement, KPRC2 Bill Balleza! 49 years in TV news, incredible career Posted by KPRC2 Taniya Wright on Friday, January 31, 2020

OH HAIL: Your severe weather questions answered by KPRC 2 expert

HOUSTON – KPRC 2′s Britta Merwin answered your questions about the anticipated severe weather heading into our area Friday evening. What questions do you have about the severe weather that's expected to come our way this evening? We typically would not see as amplified of a system and this large of a severe weather potential in early January but rather we would see it in February. I don’t have a garage, my car will suffer ☹️The hail risk is lower than the wind risk with this system. There is a higher risk for hail will be northwest of Houston tonight.

This is where KPRC viewers suggest the best bagels are baked in Houston

HOUSTON – Bagels are a beloved breakfast staple, but where can you find Houston’s best? That’s the question we put to KPRC viewers, and they answered. Here are the places KPRC viewers mentioned repeatedly in our social media posts asking for recommendations. Where do you get the best bagels in the #Houston area? Katy, TX 77450 Kingwood Bagel & Sandwich, 2855 W Lake Houston Pkwy, Humble, TX 77339 Golden Bagels & Coffee, 3119 White Oak Dr, Houston, TX 77007 Three Brothers Bakery, 4036 S Braeswood Blvd, Houston TX 77025 Jersey Bagels, Fir Woods Lane Cypress, Texas 77429 The Hot Bagel Shop, 2015 S Shepherd Dr #900, Houston, TX 77019

KPRC2 builds again: Work to begin on sixth Habitat for Humanity Houston home

KPRC 2 about to start putting up the walls for a new Houston Habitat for Humanity home. (function(d, s, id) { var js, fjs = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0]; if (d.getElementById(id)) return; js = d.createElement(s); js.id = id; js.src = 'https://connect.facebook.net/en_US/sdk.js#xfbml=1version=v3.2'; fjs.parentNode.insertBefore(js, fjs); }(document, 'script', 'facebook-jssdk'));OUR 6th HOME! We're building another house with Houston Habitat for Humanity beginning Tuesday! Be sure to watch as your... Posted by KPRC2 / Click2Houston on Monday, January 7, 2019The build started bright and early at 6 a.m. Tuesday. For more information about how to volunteer with Houston Habitat for Humanity or apply, go to houstonhabitat.org.

Baker Hughes, GE merger receives approval by Justice Department

HOUSTON – General Electric on Monday received U.S. antitrust approval to combine its oil and gas operations with Baker Hughes, potentially creating an oil services powerhouse with more than $32 billion in revenue. The approval is conditioned on GE selling its Water and Process Technologies business. "Today’s milestone represents significant progress toward creating an oil and gas productivity leader positioned to deliver value for customers, employees and shareholders," Baker Hughes said in a statement. Download the Click2Houston news app in your app store to stay up-to-date with the latest news while you're on the go. Sign up for KPRC 2 newsletters to get breaking news, sports, entertainment, contests and more delivered straight to your email inbox.