Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, who helped viewers through the Sept. 11 attacks, has died
Read full article: Former CNN anchor Aaron Brown, who helped viewers through the Sept. 11 attacks, has diedAaron Brown, a veteran television news anchor whose steady hand helped guide CNN viewers through the unfolding tragedy of the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, has died.
George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck'
Read full article: George Clooney to make his Broadway debut in a play version of movie 'Good Night, and Good Luck'George Clooney will make his Broadway acting debut next year in a familiar project for the Hollywood star: “Good Night, and Good Luck.”.
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Former CBS head Zirinsky is new studio boss for docs, series
Read full article: Former CBS head Zirinsky is new studio boss for docs, seriesFormer CBS News President Susan Zirinsky has formed a new studio to make documentaries and other unscripted programming, primarily for CBS News and the Paramount+ streaming service.
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Sisters launch Facebook page, GoFundMe account in effort to get microchipped dog returned after it was adopted out
Read full article: Sisters launch Facebook page, GoFundMe account in effort to get microchipped dog returned after it was adopted outTwo Houston sisters devastated that their lost dog, Byron, will not be coming home say they have received a ton of support since KPRC 2′s Rose Ann Aragon reported that their microchipped dog was adopted by another family.
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Houston mayor, officials discuss efforts to be safe in area’s hot weather
Read full article: Houston mayor, officials discuss efforts to be safe in area’s hot weatherHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner, Reliant, and Harris County Precinct 2 held a news conference Thursday to mark the official launch of Reliant’s 2021 Beat the Heat Program.
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Clooney honored by MoMA as actor, director and humanitarian
Read full article: Clooney honored by MoMA as actor, director and humanitarianClooney was honored Monday, Dec. 7, 2020, by co-stars and colleagues at the annual film benefit for the Museum of Modern Art, held virtually. MoMA’s annual film benefit raises funds to bring great works of film to the museum’s collection. Also giving virtual tributes Monday evening were actors Felicity Jones, Tiffany Boone, Kyle Chandler and Demian Bichir, who appear in “A Midnight Sky,” which Clooney stars in and directs. The benefit featured clips from some of Clooney’s many films: “Michael Clayton,” “Syriana,” "The Descendants,” “Gravity,” and “Good Night, and Good Luck,” among others. In earlier comments to The Associated Press, Clooney said “Good Night, and Good Luck” was probably his proudest professional accomplishment.
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PHOTOS: Sgt. Sean Rios remembered in Houston
Read full article: PHOTOS: Sgt. Sean Rios remembered in HoustonAn Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, Amanda Cochran is a Houston transplant from New York City who has embraced her new city with both arms -- living and breathing news and all things Texas.
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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner discusses ‘reimagined’ city holiday spectacular as virtual event
Read full article: Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner discusses ‘reimagined’ city holiday spectacular as virtual eventPublished: November 17, 2020, 10:05 am Updated: November 17, 2020, 10:39 amHOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner discussed plans for a reimagined 2020 Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular Tuesday. Due to Covid-19, the 2020 Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular 101st year event has been reimagined as a virtual holiday celebration. The virtual show will take place on December 5, from 6:30 pm. Here is the show lineup.
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'Mattress Mack’ discusses Harris County workforce program
Read full article: 'Mattress Mack’ discusses Harris County workforce programAn Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, Amanda Cochran is a Houston transplant from New York City who has embraced her new city with both arms -- living and breathing news and all things Texas.
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Turner announces $6.2 million effort to help domestic violence victims in Houston
Read full article: Turner announces $6.2 million effort to help domestic violence victims in HoustonHOUSTON – Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner announced that the city is investing $6.2 million, provided by the CARES Act funding, in an effort to fight domestic violence, which he said has increased during the coronavirus pandemic. Turner launched the Domestic Violence and Crisis Intervention Response Initiative with officials from both the Houston police and fire departments and Houston Public Health on Monday during a press conference. He said the initiative will help the city intensify its efforts to address the increase in domestic violence calls. The domestic violence response initiative is needed.”Officials with the Houston Health Department said its mental health division, crisis intervention response team and community partners will expand their reach to serve more domestic abuse victims. The Houston Health Department also launched Phase 2 of its public health campaign called, "Don’t stop.
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HPD crime prevention effort aims to address violent crime in 6 Houston ‘hot spots’
Read full article: HPD crime prevention effort aims to address violent crime in 6 Houston ‘hot spots’In a series of tweets Monday, Turner named these areas: Westside, South Gessner, North Belt, Southeast, South Central, and Midwest. “They may be operating in southeast today, and while we’re trying to impact them they might be going to another part of town to victimize Houstonians. — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) October 19, 2020There are 6 hot spots that are driving our violent crime numbers. Those spots are the Westside, South Gessner, North Belt, Southeast, South Central, and Midwest. — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) October 19, 2020Watch the full KPRC 2 live stream of the event in the video player below.
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Hidalgo: Don’t feel ‘muzzled’ by the state’s ‘thinly-veiled attempt at suppression’
Read full article: Hidalgo: Don’t feel ‘muzzled’ by the state’s ‘thinly-veiled attempt at suppression’“It’s a problem, it’s a thinly-veiled attempt at suppression,” Hidalgo said. “But we’re doing everything we can to make that people can participate and that people can vote and that’s what we see right here.”She highlighted the efforts to set-up drive-thru voting and 24-hour voting and more early voting locations and Election Day locations. “The message to the community here is we’re here for you to participate, whatever your political persuasion is,” she said. “We want to make sure that you can participate, that you can vote. We shouldn’t let ourselves be discouraged or muzzled by the state’s actions.”Watch Hidalgo’s full remarks below.
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Photos: This is what it looks like as President Trump heads to hospital after positive COVID-19 test
Read full article: Photos: This is what it looks like as President Trump heads to hospital after positive COVID-19 testAn Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, Amanda Cochran is a Houston transplant from New York City who has embraced her new city with both arms -- living and breathing news and all things Texas.
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Powerful photos: Hurricane Laura leaves behind disaster, devastation after landfall in Louisiana
Read full article: Powerful photos: Hurricane Laura leaves behind disaster, devastation after landfall in Louisiana(Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)SABINE PASS, TX - AUGUST 27: Flooding caused by Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020 in Sabine Pass, Texas. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)SABINE PASS, TX - AUGUST 27: Flooding caused by Hurricane Laura on August 27, 2020 in Sabine Pass, Texas. 4 stormKPRC 2 reporter Robert Arnold leans into the wind in Lake Charles, Louisiana, during Hurricane Laura on Aug. 27, 2020. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA - AUGUST 26: Members of the Louisiana National Guard prepare for the arrival of Hurricane Laura on August 26, 2020 in Lake Charles, Louisiana. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (2020 Getty Images)
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Chick-fil-A says peach milkshakes are back for the summer
Read full article: Chick-fil-A says peach milkshakes are back for the summerAn Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, Amanda Cochran is a Houston transplant from New York City who has embraced her new city with both arms -- living and breathing news and all things Texas.

Watch live: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee addresses mask use in Texas following statewide order
Read full article: Watch live: Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee addresses mask use in Texas following statewide orderAn Edward R. Murrow award-winning journalist, Amanda Cochran is a Houston transplant from New York City who has embraced her new city with both arms -- living and breathing news and all things Texas.
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