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KPRC 2 is proud to once again partner with the <a href="https://www.ajc.org/houston" target="_blank">American Jewish Committee</a> for “America’s Table”.

It was a Santa's workshop Saturday -- with a twist. Instead of jolly ol' Saint Nick, Houston's own Pancho Claus and his volunteers were hard at work trying to make local kids' dreams come true, but they desperately need help from the community.

TJ McMahon threw two late touchdown passes — including a 3-yarder to Cedric Patterson III with 61 seconds remaining — and Rice rallied for a 35-31 victory over Louisiana Tech. Rice led 14-10 at halftime, but JD Head connected with Smoke Harris for a 5-yard score to give Louisiana Tech a 17-14 lead midway through the third quarter.

Clayton Tune threw for 301 yards and four touchdowns as No. 19 Houston tuned up for next week’s American Athletic Conference championship game with a 45-17 win over UConn.

Is bail reform responsible for rising crime in Harris County? That's the topic of discussion with our team of experts on this week's Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall.

<b>HOUSTON - </b>The afternoon slate of games did not disappoint and one of those included the North Shore vs Tompkins showdown.

<b>HOUSTON – </b>With his helmet still on, swaying back and forth with his teammates while the Atascocita High school song bellowed loud from the stands of TDECU Stadium, Kam Dewberry held the newest gold football trophy in his left hand.

Culp passed away Saturday after a battle with pancreatic cancer

One man is dead after being shot by his neighbor at a Kingwood apartment complex early Saturday, according to Houston police.

A man is dead after Houston police say he was stabbed multiple times in the parking lot of Best Buy in the Galleria Area.

Brian Shirley lost his right leg to flesh eating bacteria. He also lost his job, his home and his health insurance. In desperate need of an artificial leg to walk again, Brian contacted Bill Spencer and The Spencer Solves It team.

Three people were shot and three others were injured at The Streets at Southpoint Mall in Durham, North Carolina, on Friday, police said.

Charges have been filed against a 21-year-old man accused of killing another man at an apartment complex in southeast Houston. Quinton Jermaine Wilson, 21, is charged with murder in the shooting death of Giovanie Thompson, 25.

Houston police are searching for a man and a woman who they say broke into a business inside a multi-use building and stole $19,000 worth of items in Westchase last month.

<b>HOUSTON - </b>Sometimes football is a game of inches.

Houston police are searching for a man who they say stole $40,000 worth of wigs and jewelry during a burglary in west Houston.

This year’s shopping holiday is a special one for small businesses all over the Houston-area.

Shoppers said there were smaller crowds and shorter lines for Black Friday shopping in Houston.

A man accused of dragging an off-duty officer through a Home Depot parking lot Wednesday morning appeared before a judge Friday.

Shoppers are not excited to shop across Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday this holiday season as factors like inventory and pricing weigh.

Power outages left some families across the Houston area struggling to prepare Thanksgiving meals.

Uptown Houston hosted its 33rd Annual Uptown Holiday Lighting tradition on Post Oak Boulevard, bringing the festive lights that get people in the mood for the holidays.

An early morning fire left several families in southwest Houston homeless on Thanksgiving Day.

Hundreds of people spent part of their Thanksgiving at the George R. Brown Convention Center serving food or picking up meals during the 43rd annual Super Feast.

As the old and young come together this holiday season, doctors are warning not to let COVID overshadow another dangerous virus.

Operation Turkey delivered 10,000 meals to Houston families on Thanksgiving.

Need any ideas for the perfect Christmas gift for your loved one? How about a video message from your favorite personality?

<b>HOUSTON – </b>The Texas high school football playoffs could be best compared to a heavy-weight championship boxing match.

Thousands of people will eat Thanksgiving meal at George R. Brown Convention Center for the 43rd annual Thanksgiving Super Feast.

A family is very grateful to have their 11-year-old home from the hospital after she was hit by an SUV while on her way to catch the bus.

Danuel House Jr. had 18 points, Christian Wood added 16 points and 10 rebounds and the Houston Rockets ended their losing streak at 15, beating the Chicago Bulls 118-113 on Wednesday night.

Fabian White Jr. scored 15 points, Marcus Sasser added 14 and No. 12 Houston overpowered Oregon 78-49 in the Maui Invitational third-place game.

An 11-yea-old boy is recovering after he was hit by a speeding truck while crossing the street.

Experts say warmer temperatures are impacting allergy seasons.

Houston Life Wine Club Poured by H-E-B (NOVEMBER 24)

An organization that works to empower fathers throughout the Houston area aims to put smiles on the faces of children who are less fortunate this holiday season.

All year long but especially during the holidays, many pet parents find themselves struggling with pooches grabbing unattended food off the counter.

A woman was hit and killed while in the parking lot of a shopping center in north Harris County, Houston police said Wednesday.

Space City is home to rapid development, and when it comes to the aerospace industry, there is lots of it.

A $9 billion highway widening project being proposed in the Houston area could become an important test of the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing what it says is a history of racial inequity with infrastructure projects.

A $9 billion highway widening project being proposed in the Houston area could become an important test of the Biden administration’s commitment to addressing what it has said is a history of racial inequity with infrastructure projects in the U.S. The project’s critics, including community groups and some residents, say it won’t improve the area’s traffic woes and would subject mostly Black and Latino residents to increased pollution, displacement and flooding while not improving public transportation options. Its supporters counter the proposed 10-year construction project that would remake 24 miles along Interstate 45 and several other roadways would enhance driver safety, help reduce traffic congestion and address flood mitigation and disaster evacuation needs.

The suburban Chicago families of two college students who were among those killed this month at the Astroworld concert in Houston have joined the growing ranks of those who are suing rapper Travis Scott and companies involved with the event.

In the wake of the deadly Travis Scott concert, Bayou City and Harris County politicians have formed a circular firing squad.

A CEO of an oil and gas drilling company in El Campo showed inappropriate videos to two children at a Walmart store in Katy, according to allegations in court documents.

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Houston police said they <a href="https://twitter.com/houstonpolice/status/1463844099841310724" target="_blank">have arrested</a> the man they say dragged an off-duty officer through a Home Depot parking lot Wednesday morning.

We’re talking about thousands of people expected to attend man holiday gatherings around Houston that require a lot of space...and that means <i>a lot</i> of road closures.

Thanksgiving is coming, Houston! And what better way to celebrate than with a pie!

Texas City police have arrested a man officers said carjacked a Cadillac and then slammed the vehicle into the wall of a Jack in the Box restaurant on Wednesday morning.

There is a major traffic alert in Houston.

This $13,950,000 home in the Memorial area has a bona fide ballroom, y’all.

A high of 71 degrees is forecasted in Houston, with slightly colder temps in San Antonio and Austin.

Among the city’s oldest buildings, the legation was built for a French diplomat

A Houston family is suing a non-emergency transport company for wrongful death after a driver dropped off a wheelchair-bound patient at the wrong address and left him in a driveway on a hot summer day.

On Wednesday's show: We discuss the latest political news, and the World Table Tennis Championships come to Houston.

According to AAA Texas, gas prices are dropping ahead of a busy Turkey Day travel week, from what we saw earlier in the year, but over all, numbers are significantly higher compared to last year. Here’s how that’s going to affect you road trip budget.

The Woodlands, Texas – Houston-based Kirby Ice House has announced plans to build its third location and its first outside of Houston, set for 1700 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. The five-year old business opened its second ice house nearly 18 months ago and has now solidified plans for its third, though no opening date has yet been announced. The third Kirby Ice House will have all of the features that made the first two such popular gathering places, including outdoor games, food trucks, and event opportunities. Some features will be even more out-sized than at the other locations, such as the 70 TVs that will allow Kirby Ice House to show several different sports events, movies, and shows at once. In a news release announcing the upcoming ice house, Kirby Ice House Partner Russ Morgan said, “As we add locations, we are looking to bring the same Kirby Ice House brand to more people by maintaining the experience and service that made our first location so popular.

The Texas General Land Office released the findings of its investigation into the city’s housing department, following ethics allegations from the former housing director.

Houston, home of the training facilities and mission control for NASA's operations on the International Space Station, will host the U.S. premiere of a virtual reality adventure to the outpost.

Like Astroworld, the concert series was previously open to all ages.

Here are 23 barbecue joints worth visiting in and around America's fourth-largest city.

Former high school teammates Jacob Jurinek, 20, and Franco Patino, 21, died within 21...

Texas is a hot spot for bitcoin miners thanks to its unique energy grid.

On Tuesday's show: Peter Petro, executive chef at Bosscat Kitchen & Libations, answers your last-minute questions about preparing your Thanksgiving meal.

According to a survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation, turkey costs 24% more this year than last year.

Asian and Pacific Islander populations surged in Texas over the past decade, but their political power is weakened under new congressional maps. A northwest Houston neighborhood offers a case study in how that was done.

The photos were placed at NRG Park in Houston to memorialize the 10 victims who died at the music festival.

The photos were placed at NRG Park in Houston to memorialize the 10 victims who died at the music festival.

Justin McKee excels with Houston Public Media as Director of Creative Services

During EPA Administrator Michael Regan's visit, residents expressed concerns about a range of issues, including concrete batch plants, creosote contamination and the cumulative impact of pollution from multiple facilities concentrated in the same area.

The Texas A&M-Corpus Christi women's volleyball team defended its Southland Conference Tournament crown.

His mom has tweeted her son is expected to survive his injuries.

Khloe Kardashian is being criticized on Twitter for seemingly commenting on the Kyle Rittenhouse verdict amid ongoing controversy stemming from Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival tragedy.

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Negotiations over a new contract have been ongoing since April 2020.

Top Chef finalist, Dawn Burrell, Restaurateur Marcus Davis and the third-generation owner of "This is It Soul Food", Craig Joseph discuss black food pathways and what should be on your menu this Thanksgiving.

Whitmire has been rumored to be interested in succeeding Mayor Sylvester Turner, who is currently serving his final term.

On Thursday's show: How holiday travel and gatherings might affect the pandemic, and the importance of sometimes leaving our comfort zones.

Today, we dive into our local film culture and explore the 13th Annual Houston Cinema Arts Festival.

Attorney Tony Buzbee filed suit on behalf of 125 victims of the Astroworld tragedy, including the family of 21-year-old Axel Acosta, who died at the concert.

Spiner tells Houston Matters producer Michael Hagerty about growing up in Houston and discusses his new memoir of sorts, Fan Fiction.

The rapper's high-profile partnerships with Nike, Epic Games and Dior face new...

With six top-25 teams among the state's men's and women's programs, there's never been a better time to be a basketball fan in Texas.

Don’t miss the horchata cold brew.

Laurie Johnson-Ramirez elevated to News Director for Houston NPR and PBS station

Local experts discuss the week in politics, and actor Brent Spiner talks about his career, Star Trek, and his new book.

The 22-year-old Texas A&M student was declared dead at 6:50 p.m. Wednesday night after being on a ventilator with no sign of brain activity for days following the festival.

At his latest restaurant, Texas’s most celebrated Mexican chef teams up with close relations to revisit the street food of his youth.

With the passing of 9-year-old Ezra Blount, the Astroworld death toll has risen to 10. Scott and Live Nation, the organizers of the festival, have been sued by numerous parties.

"This is something I have nightmares about for the rest of my life," Alex Pollak, the CEO and founder of ParaDocs, told KHOU 11.

A county administrator will work with other government agencies to review security, fire and other safety plans at the music festival.

Dr. Mary Bowden emailed patients saying she would only treat the unvaccinated, a hospital representative said.

Calls for an independent investigation into what led to 10 deaths at the Astroworld music...

Calls for an independent investigation into what led to 10 deaths at the Astroworld music...

On Tuesday's show: Why one county commissioner voted against certifying the recent municipal election, and a conversation with City Council Member Letitia Plummer.

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan on Friday will meet with community leaders and advocates in Houston neighborhoods where pollution has impacted people’s health.

Dr. Mary Bowden emailed patients saying she would only treat the unvaccinated, a hospital representative said.

Governor Greg Abbott’s administration will decide how much of the package will go to the state’s largest city and surrounding Harris County.

Ezra Blount, 9, of Dallas died Sunday at Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, family...

Mary Bowden, who recently joined the hospital’s medical staff, has been suspended for “spreading dangerous misinformation” and sharing “harmful” personal and political opinions about the coronavirus vaccine and treatments.