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This annual event features the work of over 200 artists, representing 19 different art disciplines.

Houston Life’s Derrick Shore hit the links to learn more about how this annual event supports Goodwill Houston's mission.

The Cam Agency LLC. and Glory Fitness will sponsor and host a free fitness, health and wellness fest, “Take My Body Back,” on Oct. 15. The event will be held at Glory Fitness Training Studio, located 5112 Ashbrook Dr Suite B, from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

Neighbors in a Fifth Ward neighborhood said they want the rodent and fly infestation coming from a community garden to go.

Fort Bend ISD just swore in a new police officer. But she’s no stranger to the district. She’s a graduate, then went on to become a school cafeteria manager.

About a dozen or so Huntsville residents spoke passionately about the Read With Pride display celebrating the LGBTQ+ community.

The Houston Methodist Baytown transitioned its chapel into a wedding ceremony for a hospice patient’s granddaughter.

Rising inflation costs across the country have resulted in more families needing help from food banks.

A man was arrested after several drugs were seized during a traffic stop Monday night in Fayette County, according to the Sheriff’s Department.

Looking for food, music and fun this weekend? The City of Houston partnered with Bun B’s Trill Burgers to host a burger pop-up at City Hall.

Lightscape, an internationally acclaimed holiday lights and music event, will return to the Houston Botanic Garden this winter.

Mayor Sylvester Turner announced Thursday a water donation event will be held Friday to help residents of Jackson, Mississippi, who are experiencing a catastrophic water system failure.

This year, food pantries at Houston ISD schools have grown and have become more accessible to the local communities.

The Houston Area Urban League will host a free Back 2 School Vaccination Drive and School Supply give away on Thursday.

Several invasive Australian Redclaw Crayfish were recently collected by researchers from the University of Texas Rio Grand Valley in Texas, according to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department.

Residents at The Royalton, a high-rise condo in River Oaks, have been evacuated due to a suspected pipe burst, according to Houston Public Works.

The superintendent of Houston Independent School District expressed security concerns that its police force needs to be better prepared for the following school year.

Two Cypress Independent School District employees were awarded by the American Red Cross for using their training to save a student athlete’s life during a water polo game in April, according to a release.

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined NASA Wednesday morning in distributing free Artemis Learning Lunchbox Kits to underserved families and youth in Houston, according to a release.

Kierra Castleberry is a University of Houston graduate and an Airbnb phenom who is making huge money in the short term and vacation home market and teaching other minority women how to do the same thing. She is just 25 years old and on track to make $350,000 this year.

Three popular Italian restaurant are closing their doors Friday after 45 years of service in the Montrose and River Oaks area, according to The Vincent Mandola Family Restaurants.

Mayor Sylvester Turner visited Timber Ridge apartments on Fleming Drive Friday morning after residents about overflowing trash, rats, roaches that are allegedly being ignored by management.

Mattress Mack and Gallery Furniture have partnered with a nonprofit to surprise a local grandmother who is helping raise her grandchildren with free children’s furniture on Wednesday.

In a historic win, the East End Little League Girl’s Senior Softball team won the state tournament on Sunday. It’s the first state championship in the league’s 69-year history.

While many teens are managing to get through high school, this 15-year-old boy will make history at Sam Houston State University by being its first youngest graduate.

Ever wonder what goes on behind the scenes at KPRC 2? Station Tours give viewers, ages 10 years and up, the opportunity to get an up-close look at what it takes to put a live newscast on the air.

Mayor Sylvester Turner has appointed Angel Ponce as the Mayor’s Office for People with Disabilities Director, which provides services and advocacy for Houston residents with disabilities.

The summer travel season is officially underway.

June 27 is Post Traumatic Stress Disorder Awareness Day, a disorder that can occur after a traumatic event like war, assault and disaster.

Since the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade ruling, many anticipate that it will lead to abortion bans in roughly half the states. Organizations against the decision have already planned protests, while other organizations who agree with the decision will hold a prayer vigil on Friday.

The Radio 1 presenter receives "role model" award for opening up the conversation around bowel cancer.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee visited the location at Graffiti Wall Tuesday to discuss TxDOT’s plan to move forward with the demolition of 375 housing units, disregarding the federally mandated pause on the expansion of I-45.

Goodwill Houston is helping break down the barriers of employment by offering free job education and placement programs to the community.

Houston Newsmakers: Congressman says common-sense gun laws are possible amid Uvalde tragedy

The Houston Zoo has added new faces and brand-new species of animals to its family this summer.

The Houston Texans have always raised money for the community. On Wednesday, they announced they've raised a total of $400,000 for those in Uvalde in the wake of the Robb Elementary School shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers.

Following last week’s elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you might still be experiencing some pretty loaded emotions.

The color of your child’s swimsuit can play a huge role in preventing drowning incidents, according to a study.

Houston Independent School District Superintendent Millard House II announced Thursday an update to the district’s compensation plan for teachers, according to a release.

As another heavy week winds down, following an elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, you might be experiencing some pretty loaded emotions.

As the school year comes to an end, Jim “Mattress Mack” McIngvale has partnered with Crime Stoppers of Houston to urge the community to come together and rally behind the safety of Houston children this summer, according to a release.

The troubles affecting the MV Hebrides follows the withdrawal of another ferry for repairs.

Earlier this month, we asked you, readers and viewers, if you could relate to what’s happening in Ukraine.

Several local law enforcement agencies united Thursday to educate the community about the importance of Missing in Harris County Day.

A local church has restricted access to the general public after the words “pro choice is pro life” was spray painted across the building’s doors.

A question for you, readers and viewers: Can you relate to what’s happening in Ukraine right now?

Temperatures are expected to rise this Mother’s Day weekend and in response, authorities have opened several public facilities located throughout the county to serve as emergency cooling centers, Saturday through Sunday.

Tuesday marks National Teacher Appreciation Day, so leading up to the big occasion, we had to ask: Who was your favorite teacher, growing up? What made that person so special and memorable?

Project Row Houses announced Monday that a $9.675 million rehabilitation and renovation of the historic Eldorado Ballroom is now underway.

At KPRC 2, we’re proud to showcase those making a difference in the Houston area. Each month in 2022, we’re partnering with Energy Transfer to showcase a different nonprofit organization offering Houstonians a helping hand. This month, we are featuring the Houston-based U.S. Vets, an origination that was founded by veterans to serve veterans.

The Houston Life team heads to the Houston Zoo for a sneak peek at their upcoming birthday bash.

The bill does not specifically target the LGBTQ+ community, but it’s designed to exclude them in this new common-law marriage.

The City of Laredo Health Department will celebrate World Health Day and National Public...

Police on the Canadian side of a key US border crossing begin clearing protesters.

There are fears items like the clock recovered from the disaster will be lost once their keepers die.

Alexi Giannoulias picks up endorsements in his bid for secretary of state from retiring U.S. Rep. Bobby Rush and supporters of alderman and former secretary of state candidate Pat Dowell.

The U.N. chief has warned the continued paralysis of Lebanon’s government may dampen international support for this small Mideast country going through a “very dramatic” crisis

The Brownsville Independent School District Board of Trustees and Superintendent of Schools René Gutiérrez invite the community to the annual BISD Holiday Tamalada at 5 p.m. today at the Central Administration Building Cafeteria, 708 Palm Blvd. “We are inviting the community to join us for our annual community Holiday Tamalada,” Gutiérrez said. “This is open to the public and we want to share the good cheer and spirt this holiday season.”s

Radio 1 Newsbeat hears from superfans of the war game, after the actor spoke about his love for it.

Residents choke back tears on the streets of Leigh-on Sea as they remember their compassionate MP.

A murder investigation is under way after the bodies were discovered in Killamarsh, Derbyshire.

The community has raised thousands of dollars to pay for Zalmay Niazy's legal fees.

Founder of an animal sanctuary Pen Farthing urges ministers to get 71 people to safety in the UK.

The San Marcos community is being encouraged to apply for the Utility Assistance Program, implemented by the city. Utility late fees and disconnections were postponed beginning in March 2020 and were set to help those impacted by COVID-19 and February's snowstorm. [San Marcos, TX] [Hays County news] News San Marcos News, San Marcos Record [Texas State]

M&S says it may have to reduce opening hours if more workers are forced to self-isolate.

Parents of the most recent group of students abducted in northern Nigeria are calling for international pressure on the government to help stop a series of kidnappings since December that have seized nearly 1,000 students

The 184-unit community is anticipated to open in summer of 2022.

At the behest of Mayor Lori Lightfoot, state lawmakers are allowing Chicago to continue leaving the dangerous pipes in the ground as crews wrap up a decadelong overhaul of the city’s aging distribution system.

The boy was taking part in a football coaching session when a thunderstorm hit Blackpool.

Democratic U.S. Rep. Cheri Bustos announced she would not seek reelection after serving since 2013 in a northwest and west central Illinois district that has trended increasingly Republican.

Anthony L. Brown, 38, was charged with the manufacture and delivery of more than 900 grams of cocaine, unlawful possession of more than 900 grams of cocaine, and being a felon in possession of a handgun, according to a news release.

City officials estimated it will cost $27,000 to replace each of the 650 lead service lines they plan to dig out of the ground this year, far more than other cities have paid.

“We grow up in the Black community not knowing our history, not knowing who we are,” she said. “It’s so important to teach young kids because we’re not taught to self-love. There’s no self-confidence or self-image because you open up books and you never see positive images of Black people.”

“I know the CPD community is mourning, and that grief is deep and long-lasting. I know that it’s hard to take care of yourself and to reach out,” Brown said. “I also know that we need to do more to support each other — and we will.’'

“It’s heartwarming to be able to help and I’m glad that my community is finally getting what they need, but there’s gotta be a different way to reach them and make it easier for them to access these vaccines,” he said. “Not only to facilitate access but to also help them feel more comfortable getting it. There is so much misinformation out there.”

Global community outpaces U.S. in administering new COVID vaccine CBS News senior foreign correspondent Liz Palmer reports from London on the ongoing worldwide impacts of the coronavirus.

The last known slave ship and the community founded by its survivors

HOUSTON KPRC 2 is continuing to feature local businesses as the Houston economy re-opens. In this feature, we have listed some newly opened or reopened businesses in Spring to support. Address: Old Town Spring, 26408 Preston AvenuePhone: (832) 244-1516Hours: Open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Thursday through Saturday and from 10 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Address: 6633 Spring Stuebner Road #325Phone: (346) 236-6988Hours: Closed Mondays, open from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and from noon to 9 p.m. Sundays. Tapout Fitness - Opened September 2019Tapout Fitness offers explosive boxing, kickboxing, boot camp, and martial arts classes for adults and kids.

The answer: Here is when each Houston-area library says they plan to open:It is uncertain when the Harris County Public Libraries will reopen. The Fort Bend County Libraries website says no date for reopening has been set at this time. For these branches, the Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Sunday - ClosedThe Brazoria County Library System website says all its branches are closed to the public until further notice. The Montgomery County Memorial Library System website says the lobby area of all its branches is open on a limited basis. The Chambers County Library System website says it is closed until further notice.

USBG Bartender Emergency Assistance Program - The United States Bartenders Guild is providing grants of $150 and up to $500 to bartenders affected by the pandemic. Southern Smoke Emergency Relief Program - This nonprofit is providing emergency funding to bar and restaurant employees or owners whose insurance is not providing compensation for unforeseen expenses due to COVID-19. DoorDash COVID-19 Financial Assistance Program - DoorDash is providing financial assistance to Dashers who are ill with COVID-19, have been active on the platform for at least 30 days and who completed at least 30 deliveries in the last 30 days before being diagnosed. For artists, musicians and actorsDramatists Guild Foundation Emergency COVID-19 Fund - The Dramatists Guild Foundation is providing emergency financial assistance to playwrights, composers, lyricists, librettists struggling due to COVID-19 related circumstances. Actors Fund Emergency Financial Assistance - The Actors Fund is providing emergency financial assistance to eligible union and non-union workers in entertainment and performing arts.

For die-hard Community fans, the hopes for the comedy series have always been "six seasons and a movie!" And it was the Atlanta creator and star who unwittingly took the first stab at pitching a possible movie idea to the group. Community started streaming on Netflix on April 1, and ET spoke with McHale last month about the "six seasons and a movie!" "I would do it in a New York minute," he continued, adding, "It's going to be hard to get a hold of Donald [Glover]... Obviously, Donald became -- I mean, I think people on Mercury know who he is. RELATED CONTENT:Pedro Pascal Can't Stop Cracking Up During 'Community' Reunion Virtual Table Read'Community': Dan Harmon Says There Are 'Conversations' About a MovieWatch the 'Community' Cast's Virtual Reunion Where Donald Glover Finds Out He's Not Part of the Group Chat

The Community cast reunited for a virtual table read on Monday -- and things at Greendale were just as hilarious as ever! While the executor was originally played by Walton Goggins in the 2014 episode, he was unavailable for Monday's reading. The cast fell right back into character in the hilarious ep, and Pascal did a great job leading them through Pierce's preplanned interrogation. Community, which premiered in 2009, followed seven unlikely strangers who meet in a study group at community college. It's taking place on a large pirate ship," McHale joked of a Community feature when ET chatted with him last month.

While the Houston zoo is closed to the public, its creating and sharing educational videos and virtual entertainment. While the Houston Zoo has used webcams for years, the number of people watching them has skyrocketed since the zoo closed to the public. Each week we had hundreds of thousands of viewers, but since weve closed, weve had 1.3 million folks visit the webcams, says Lauren Wappler, the zoos public relations manager. The Facebook Live videos have also been a success, featuring different animals every weekday. The live videos have been great for the zookeepers to interact with guests, Wappler says.

While the Houston zoo is closed to the public, its creating and sharing educational videos and virtual entertainment. While the Houston Zoo has used webcams for years, the number of people watching them has skyrocketed since the zoo closed to the public. Each week we had hundreds of thousands of viewers, but since weve closed, weve had 1.3 million folks visit the webcams, says Lauren Wappler, the zoos public relations manager. The Facebook Live videos have also been a success, featuring different animals every weekday. The live videos have been great for the zookeepers to interact with guests, Wappler says.

The United States has filed a complaint against Community Health Network Inc. (Community) in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana, the Department of Justice announced today. The Act permits the United States to intervene and take over the lawsuit, as it has done here in part. The case is captioned United States and the State of Indiana ex rel. Thomas Fischer v. Community Health Network, Inc., et al. The claims in which the United States has intervened are allegations only, and there has been no determination of liability.

I spy the occasional shop offering T-shirts, fudge, and German beer steins, but altogether I find a more sophisticated Fredericksburg. Just a short drive from downtown Fredericksburg, wine tourists find more than 50 wineries and vineyards, and in Gillespie County alone, the count is nearly 30 wineries. As is the case at almost every tasting room in the world, guests have the option to try a flight of small pours. Main Street still buzzes with beer lovers, and Fredericksburg Brewing Company, which opened in 1994, has never been more popular. But my favorite galleries and shops take me off Main Street, southward along Lincoln Street.

HOUSTON - Community activists, a Houston rapper and parents of young homicide victims came together Tuesday morning to ask for a cease fire to the killing of children. Community Activist Deric Muhammad lead the press conference at the S.H.A.P.E Community Center in Houstons Fourth Ward. Community members said theyre growing tired of the senseless violence against children. I cant do none of that.Houston rapper Paul Wall challenged the city to tackle the homicides of children proactively, rather than reactively. Activists said theyre tired of attending the funerals of children and hearing about gun violence.

A new report found that the TSA doesn't have access to terrorist watch list data that would have flagged 73 airport workers; McKinney police officer Eric Casebolt was suspended after video was released showing his rough response to a disturbance at a Texas pool party.

Two Mississippi police officers were shot dead over the weekend during a traffic stop. The suspects in the shooting have all been arrested. Anna Werner reports.

Australian man shot by ISIS supporters Community members in Sydney, Australia fear tensions between Muslims may erupt after a Shi'ite community leader was shot in front of his wife and children. Network 10 Australia's Joe Hill reports.