Finding affordable childcare: The biggest challenge for Houston families
Childcare deserts are impacting hundreds of thousands of children throughout Houston. KPRC's Zach Lashway is looking at solutions and whatโs being done to ensure more children have access to safe and affordable high-quality childcare.
YMCA of Houston takes action to combat childcare deserts
Struggling to find affordable childcare in Houston? The YMCA is here to help! They're taking action to combat childcare deserts in the area, offering programs for kids of all ages. From early childcare centers to summer camps, they've got you covered. Learn more and get involved: #ChildcareDeserts #CommunitySupport #YMCAHouston
World Mental Health Day: Young Houstonians help peers address mental health
Mental Health is fast becoming one of the greatest public health challenges of our time, especially for young people. The city of Houston is taking a unique approach to make sure young people have support and resources when they need help.
Gov. Abbott announces over $6.9 million in grants to Gulf Coast area veteran organizations
Gov. Greg Abbott announced 31 Fund for Veteransโ Assistance (FVA) grants totaling over $6.9 million were awarded to 26 Gulf Coast area veteran service organizations as part of the Texas Veterans Commissionโs (TVC) Big Check Tour, according to a release.
THE LIST: Grand Oaks; Fulshear lead VYPE Volleyball rankings
Greater Houston is led by super-power Grand Oaks in Class 6A, and Fulshear and Barbers Hill in Class 5A. After that, itโs up for grabs. New Cypress Ranch coach Collea McKinney has continued the Mustangsโ success and Cinco Ranch looks formidable in the tough District 19-6A. Foster looks like another contender in Class 5A.
โEat Like a Local with Chris Shepherdโ debuts Saturday on KPRC 2 ๐ฝ
KPRC 2 is partnering with James Beard Award-winning chef Chris Shepherd to spotlight the Greater Houston areaโs diverse food culture, culinary hotspots, and hidden gems that make our city unique. "Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd" premieres Sept. 16 at 10 a.m.
POWER HITTERS: Friendswood, Cy Woods flexing in VYPEโs Baseball Rankings
In the past 10 years dating back to 2012 (there was no State baseball in 2019), the Greater Houston-area has produced six of the 20 possible State Titles to include Class 6A and Class 5A. Not bad. Barbers Hill (2021, Class 5A), Deer Park (2017, Class 6A), Cypress Ranch (2015, 2012, Class 6A), Tomball (2013, Class 5A) and The Woodlands (2013, Class 6A) all won State Titles. So, who is next?
Huge discount pop-up boutique now 20,000 square feet of shopping
Great deals for a good cause. If you love to shop but you donโt want to spend a lot of money, weโve got a Deal for you! The Salvation Army Womenโs Auxiliary Chic Boutique is only open 4 days starting at 4:00 Wednesday afternoon. Itโs a pop-up boutique that pops up in a new location every year.
Jewish Federation of Greater Houston launches new online form to report threats, incidents, suspicious activity
The Jewish Federation of Greater Houston has partnered with Secure Community Network to launch a new online form to report threats, incidents, and suspicious activity within their community.
Election results for Texas Supreme Court, Criminal Appeals Court, and Greater Houston area judicial races on Nov. 8, 2022
The 2022 General Election is being held on November 8. You can find results for Texas Supreme Court, Criminal Appeals Court, and Greater Houston area judicial races on Tuesday night here.
Texans rookie Jalen Pitre, Wade Smith give back at Chinese Community Center
Texans rookie safety Jalen Pitre and retired Pro Bowl offensive guard Wade Smith gave back at the Chinese Community Center, awarding a $25,000 grant to the United Way of Greater Houstonโs 2-1-1 Help Line and three of its agencies.
Your fall flower fix๐ป: From flower fields to arrangements, here are 4 ways to celebrate the season with its prettiest blooms
Fall is in the air, and as we say goodbye to summerโs beautiful daisies, we say hello to fallโs sweet alyssums and marigolds. The sweet colors of fall -- orange, yellow and amber -- can bring life to any room or garden.
KPRC 2 Investigates update: Huge mail theft issue in Houston area sparks new investigation team
Mail theft has become so rampant in Houston. The United States Postal Inspection Service has created a Houston mail theft jump team to investigate and try to stop the theft of mail and robberies of mail carriers. Our KPRC 2 Investigates team first exposed this problem back in May and has new numbers on the troubling crime.
Houstonโs biggest road projects: The Grand Parkway
The Grand Parkway is used by thousands every day. Itโs a 184-mile toll road connecting seven counties around Houston. With construction in northeast Houston coming to an end as the new stretch of pavement from New Caney down to Dayton opened on Thursday, May 19, the vision of creating the largest loop in the country is becoming reality.
Mayor Turner joins Texas Medical Center to celebrate collaborative buildingโs construction milestone
Mayor Sylvester Turner will join the Texas Medical Center, the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Texas A&M University Health Science Center, and The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston Tuesday as they celebrate a construction milestone for the TMC3 Collaborative Building.
Costs at the grocery store expected to continue rising; Hereโs HOW 2 save
Consumers in Greater Houston are feeling the burn of a rise in prices at the pump, restaurants, and grocery stores. The United States Department of Agriculture said prices are expected to continue to go up multiple percentage points in just this year.