If you don't know who to call when life throws you a curveball, there's one number that can help. February 11th is 211 day, and we sat down with United Way of Greater Houston, breaking down how their free helpline connects Houstonians to thousands of housing, food, and utility resources. Houston Life on @KPRC2 is your daily dose of the best of Houston, including amazing people, delicious food, fun events, and everything in between.

Although today's food distribution is full, you can sign up to attend tomorrow's event or any event this week.

Do you want to volunteer in Kerr County to help the flood victims? Here's some vital information you need to know before showing up:

Houston police officer Sheldon Theragood has held an outreach event for unhoused individuals living across the Houston area, as part of his non-profit Theragood Deeds. Volunteers and donations are always needed, and if you'd like to help, click the article to find out how!

You might have seen Jefferson Fisher's videos where the Beaumont native is in his vehicle sharing phrases that could be used “to handle bad apologies,” “respond to gaslighting,” or “sound more confident.” He recently got a book published!

The Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office is seeking public assistance in identifying a man found deceased on March 8, 2025, in Spring.

Residents reached out to KPRC 2 via our Help Desk, saying they have sent multiple reports to Houston Public Works, but to no avail.

Millions of people live in the City of Houston. Inevitably, eventually someone is going to have a problem they will need help taking care of.

On Instagram, the BeyGOOD Foundation said it would be making a donation to the LA Fire Relief Fund to assist families impacted by the wildfires and ensure funds go to churches as well as other community organizations.

"It’s not just a piece of jewelry,“ Hamad Rajput said. ”it represents love, loss, and the strength we’ve found together during some of the hardest moments of our lives."

In Houston, DePelchin Children’s Center plays a crucial role in supporting families who step in to care for children when parents are unable to.

For Domestic Violence Awareness Month, our Re'Chelle Turner introduces us to a woman who created a guide for abuse victims who want to escape their situation but may not be sure how to start.

A program in Harris County is working to heal the emotional wounds of children and teens in their care. Their juvenile probation department's campus in Seabrook has partnered with the Houston Humane Society, airing animals in need, with young people also yearning for acceptance, connection, and healing from past traumas.

Millions of people live in the City of Houston. Inevitably, eventually someone is going to have a problem they will need help taking care of.

"Stays are completely free for guests and are funded by Airbnb.org and the generosity of Airbnb hosts—many of whom offer their home for free or at a discount through Airbnb.org," the popular vacation destination website said in a press release.

If you or someone you know is physically unable to remove storm debris yourself, you can call the Houston Office of Emergency Management to stop in and assist.

Check out these three signs that can help you recognize if your child is in an unhealthy relationship. It's important to be aware and have open conversations with your children about dating.

Their annual Harvest Luncheon is coming up on November 13th, and Beth Harp, CEO of Kids Meals Houston has details on how just two dollars can help provide a full meal.

Where the city of Houston failed 92-year-old Navy veteran Jessie Lara, the people of Houston have stepped up to help.

On Sunday afternoon, members of the Community of Faith Church in Houston came together to sing, pray, and offer their blessings to Mr. Lee Rooker.

Fentanyl is a drug impacting every level of society, according to the special agent-in-charge of the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Houston office.

County health officials are helping patients who have been hurt in these incidents through their “Hospital Violence Interruption Program” at Ben Taub Hospital.

This fundraiser will raise money that will go directly to their programs helping to guide survivors as they heal from their abuse.

The United Way of Greater Houston operates a free confidential helpline that is available 24 hours a day. Watch the video above to learn more about this resource.

The cost to gather around the Thanksgiving table is costlier this year, although estimates suggest record inflation may be on the decline.

All day today, the KPRC 2 team is helping to paint a house for a deserving local family in need.

September is suicide prevention month and the issue has never been more forefront than now.

A Houston firefighter is recovering at a hospital in Kingwood after being involved in a serious accident early Saturday morning.

The Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs said Thursday that it launched Texas Utility Help to help eligible low-income Texas homeowners and renters pay their utility bills.

This is how to help those affected by the Uvalde, Texas school shooting.

More than a month after the invasion first started, Americans are still showing their support for Ukraine.

Since February the state of Texas has paid landlords more than one billion dollars for tenants who can't afford to pay rent. KPRC 2 Investigates has received dozens of complaints from people all over the state who say they are waiting weeks and months for promised help. Here are 3 tips to increase your chances of getting help to pay your rent faster.

Hurricane Ida has made landfall on the Louisiana coast, and several emergency agencies are ready to jump into action.

As Hurricane Ida prepares to make landfall along the Louisiana coast, many people have already packed up and headed to Texas.

The Red Cross is sending supplies and is ready to help people in Louisiana who are preparing for Hurricane Ida.

After a brief respite that brought their routines back to pre-pandemic norms, managers at the Hospital del Mar in northeastern Spain's Barcelona are facing a sharp rise in infections.

There’s an excellent chance the Milwaukee Bucks will celebrate the 50th anniversary of their lone NBA title by winning it all again.

At 500 PM AST (2100 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Elsa was located near latitude 43.0 North, longitude 69.5 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 35 mph (56...

Congressional leaders and a media advocacy organization are urging the Federal Communications Commission to investigate how policy decisions have disparately harmed Black Americans and other communities of color, according to a letter sent Tuesday to the acting FCC chair.

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Stephania Haralabidis is among five newcomers on the U.S. women's water polo team for the Tokyo Olympics.

The Houston Astros extended their winning streak to nine games with a win over the Baltimore Orioles Tuesday.

NBC is currently looking for a young star to cast as Annie in its holiday production of “Annie Live!” that will air in December.

The Internal Revenue Service has launched two new online tools designed to help parents manage their monthly child tax credit payments.

The U.K.’s travel industry has held a day of action to put pressure on the British government to accelerate the reopening of the sector and to provide cash-strapped businesses with much-needed financial support.

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will meet with Israel's new Foreign Minister Yair Lapid in Italy over the weekend.

Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo called Joe Girardi a “con artist” a day after Philadelphia’s manager asked umpires to check Max Scherzer for illegal substances during Tuesday night’s game.

Senior Biden administration officials have discussed whether to remove the holdover director of the beleaguered federal Bureau of Prisons who has been at the center of the agency’s myriad crises.

Jeff Gordon will leave the Fox Sports booth for a daily role at Hendrick Motorsports as vice chairman.

Rainbow flags outnumbered German flags when soccer fans arrived for a European Championship game in Munich.

Wall Street’s big investment banks are sending a message to their employees this summer: Get back into the office and bring your vaccination card.

Katie Lou Samuelson, Kelsey Plum, Allisha Gray and Stefanie Dolson have all officially been named to the women's Olympic 3x3 basketball team.

The Lisbon region’s surge in COVID-19 cases is powering ahead, with new infections pushing Portugal’s daily new cases to a four-month high.

Yellowstone National Park visitors are encountering warmer temperatures and less snow as climate change alters its world-renowned environment.

Actor Brian Stokes Mitchell will be hosting a new streaming talk show focusing on fellow artists like him who have made the jump from stage to film, television or music.

The Supreme Court on Wednesday put limits on when police officers pursuing a fleeing suspect can enter a home without a warrant.

Europe’s main human rights body has demanded a thorough and independent investigation into the death of a Roma man who died after a Czech police officer responding to a call over an altercation knelt on his neck.

Sales of new homes fell 5.9% in May, the second monthly decline, while median home prices kept soaring, hitting an all-time high.

Five Black police officers claiming racism at the University of Washington have filed claims for $8 million in damages.

A new poll on U.S. attitudes toward a core conflict in the Middle East finds about half of Democrats want the country to do more to support the Palestinians.

Russia says one of its warships in the Black Sea fired warning shots and a warplane dropped bombs to force a British destroyer away from Russia’s waters near Crimea.

Libya’s transitional government has underlined its commitment to holding elections on Dec. 24 at a conference with powers that have interests in the North African country.

Japanese soccer player Kumi Yokoyama said they are transgender — a revelation praised in the U.S. where they play in the National Women’s Soccer League but an identity not legally recognized in Japan.

The Alabama girls home director who lost two children and two nephews in a wreck that killed 10 people has dedicated her life's work to helping abused and neglected children.

Progressives are growing increasingly frustrated with what they see as a lack of action from President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on voting rights.

Senate Republicans have blocked debate of a sweeping overhaul of how elections are run in the United States.

Hong Kong’s sole remaining pro-democracy newspaper has published its last edition.

Allyson Felix competes in the 400m final, Keni Harrison seeks redemption, Trayvon Bromell looks to cap an epic comeback and more from Day 3 of U.S. Track & Field Trials at Hayward Field.

At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the remnants of Claudette were located near latitude 39.0 North, longitude 69.0 West. The remnants are moving toward the east-northeast near 29 mph (46 km/h) and this...

Going to Disney this summer? You may be one of the first guests to get the full, magical experience since the coronavirus outbreak altered park operations.

The Hubble Space Telescope has been hit with computer trouble.

The first-ever San Antonio Christian School VYPE Year in Review Magazine has arrived!

Reparations, Earl Lewis says, are not about the past.

There is a plan in place to expand the College Football Playoff from four teams to 12.

They were a pair of young doctors in love who put off marriage to save lives.

The Israeli military says it is reining in a controversial practice of conducting late-night raids of Palestinian homes in the West Bank that are aimed at gathering information about the houses and their inhabitants.

European Union authorities are moving a step closer to deploying the bloc’s massive pandemic recovery fund.

France is easing mandatory mask-wearing outdoors and will halt an 8-month nightly coronavirus curfew on June 20.

The high court ruled that immigrants granted protection from deportation due to conditions in their homeland are not eligible for green cards if they entered the country illegally.

Greenpeace has apologized and Munich police are investigating after a protester parachuted into the stadium and injured two people before Germany’s game against France at the European Championship.

Spain is Europe's second-biggest car maker but lags behind when it comes to electric vehicles.

Mookie Betts hit a go-ahead home run in the seventh inning and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Philadelphia Phillies 5-3 at Dodger Stadium before the largest crowd to attend a baseball game in the United States since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Texas is one of a handful of states that have approved legislation that prescribes how teachers discuss current events and prohibits students from receiving credit for participating in civic activities.

House Bill 3979 restricts how teachers can talk about race and current events in public schools. We want to hear from teachers and students on how it could impact what students learn about America's history — and its present.

At 1100 PM AST (0300 UTC), the center of Post-Tropical Cyclone Bill was located near latitude 43.5 North, longitude 57.0 West. The post-tropical cyclone is moving toward the northeast near 29 mph (46...

The Blue Jackets have promoted Brad Larsen to fill the head coaching vacancy left after Columbus parted ways with John Tortorella after six seasons at the helm.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named finalists for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.

Mortgage rates remained near historic lows this week.

The offensive line that the Kansas City Chiefs aggressively overhauled this offseason has taken a hit.

Venus is hotter than ever, with a third new robotic explorer on the horizon.

A woman says a former Missouri police officer campaigning for a state House seat last year repeatedly told her to deny that they had sex years ago while she was drunk and he was on duty.

A Virginia Tech freshman linebacker charged in the fatal beating of a Tinder match has been released on bail.

The work is now underway to create a mural in hopes of attracting the 2026 FIFA World Cup bid for the City of Houston.