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Cajun Navy 2016, now Pinnacle Search and Rescue, mobilizes for rescue efforts in Liberty
Read full article: Cajun Navy 2016, now Pinnacle Search and Rescue, mobilizes for rescue efforts in LibertyPinnacle Search and Rescue, formerly known as Cajun Navy 2016, is assisting with rescue efforts in the Liberty area amidst major flooding.
KPRC 2+ On Tap: Explore craft breweries, wineries and distilleries in Greater Houston
Read full article: KPRC 2+ On Tap: Explore craft breweries, wineries and distilleries in Greater HoustonFind out about local craft breweries, wineries and distilleries that may be right in your backyard that you didn't even knew existed! KPRC 2 craft beer guru Justin Stapleton takes you all over southeast Texas to find a new spot for you and your friends and family to see what's on tap!
PHOTOS: KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton goes live on ‘TODAY’ as part of ‘Graduation Nation’
Read full article: PHOTOS: KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton goes live on ‘TODAY’ as part of ‘Graduation Nation’If you watched Wednesday’s edition of NBC’s “TODAY” show, you may have seen KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton on the airwaves!
🔒 Battle of the Halloween houses: KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton, Caroline Brown go head-to-head to build the best spooky residence👻🎃🧙♀️🏚️
Read full article: 🔒 Battle of the Halloween houses: KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton, Caroline Brown go head-to-head to build the best spooky residence👻🎃🧙♀️🏚️KPRC 2 Insiders, join us in building a spooky Halloween house out of candy and Pop Tarts with KPRC 2 meteorologists Caroline Brown and Justin Stapleton.
HL Kids: Meteorologists Anthony Yanez and Justin Stapleton answer kid weather questions at Katy ISD’s Creech Elementary
Read full article: HL Kids: Meteorologists Anthony Yanez and Justin Stapleton answer kid weather questions at Katy ISD’s Creech ElementaryThey overcame Hurricane Harvey, now they have questions! Meteorologists Anthony Yanez and Justin Stapleton answer severe weather questions from 5th graders at Creech Elementary.
Did you see that? What lit up the sky in southeast Texas Sunday night? Find out Monday on Houston Life at 3 p.m.
Read full article: Did you see that? What lit up the sky in southeast Texas Sunday night? Find out Monday on Houston Life at 3 p.m.Around 10:00 p.m. Sunday night a mysterious light was seen in the sky over southeast Texas. Was it a comet? Was it a shooting star? People are taking to social media to find out. Did you see it? Please comment below. Houston Life reached out to viewers who posted about it on Twitter. Jaz wrote, “It happened so quick I was driving.”
How you can celebrate Houston’s historic East End from the comfort of your own home
Read full article: How you can celebrate Houston’s historic East End from the comfort of your own homeNow in its tenth year, East End Street Fest celebrates a part of town that’s bursting with diversity and development.
The social media accounts we’re following for accurate, up-to-the-minute info on Tropical Storm Nicholas
Read full article: The social media accounts we’re following for accurate, up-to-the-minute info on Tropical Storm NicholasFrom weather advisories and forecast models to photos and videos from the field, the social media accounts listed below are providing accurate, up-to-the-minute information on the storm.
Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner answers your questions as Tropical Storm Ida churns toward Louisiana
Read full article: Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner answers your questions as Tropical Storm Ida churns toward LouisianaJeff Lindner, the Harris County meteorologist who became famous for his enduring presence through trouble during Hurricane Harvey, spoke with KPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton about Tropical Storm Ida.
VIDEO: KPRC 2 meteorologists Justin Stapleton and Khambrel Marshall track Tropical Depression 9 and answer questions from Houston-area residents
Read full article: VIDEO: KPRC 2 meteorologists Justin Stapleton and Khambrel Marshall track Tropical Depression 9 and answer questions from Houston-area residentsWith the situation in the Gulf evolving throughout each day, the KPRC 2 severe weather team is watching it closely. The current models indicate this is likely to be a storm that will impact our neighbors in Louisiana, but the strength and exact landfall location are still unknown.
Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner answers your questions about what’s happening in the tropics
Read full article: Harris County meteorologist Jeff Lindner answers your questions about what’s happening in the tropicsIn a weather preparation event, Jeff Lindner, the Harris County meteorologist who became famous for his enduring presence through trouble during Hurricane Harvey, spoke with our KPRC 2 meteorologists Frank Billingsley and Justin Stapleton about what’s brewing in the tropics. They also discussed how to keep informed whenever flooding rain is in the forecast in the future.
You’re invited to Houston’s largest Olympics watch party at Discovery Green
Read full article: You’re invited to Houston’s largest Olympics watch party at Discovery GreenKPRC 2 is proud to partner with Discovery Green in downtown for Houston’s biggest Olympics watch party! For five days, all the live action from the Tokyo Games will be projected onto the big screen of the Anheuser-Busch stage at Discovery Green and hosted by KPRC 2 on-air talent.
KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton part of new Guinness record with ‘Today’ Show’s Rokerthon
Read full article: KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton part of new Guinness record with ‘Today’ Show’s RokerthonKPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton was part of Monday's Rokerthon that set a new Guiness World Record, according to the Today Show's social platforms.
You can get a sneak peek at all the adorable pets before you adopt
Read full article: You can get a sneak peek at all the adorable pets before you adoptOn National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day, it’s only right to make sure everyone has access to see all the adorable furry friends looking for their forever homes.
Test it Tuesday: Can $10 device turn bottled beer into draft beer?
Read full article: Test it Tuesday: Can $10 device turn bottled beer into draft beer?For those times when you are home and draught beer is not an option, the Tap Pro claims it can instantly turn bottled beer into draft beer. “I think I think the general consensus is that draft beer is generally fresher,” said Flying Saucer manager Joshua Justice. He put the Tap Pro bottle adapter on the bottles before pouring them and serving both the bottled beer and the draught beer to testers Mike Stockman and meteorologist Justin Stapleton. Justice said the Tap Pro works kind of like a wine aerator. The Tap Pro tricked them each a third of the time into thinking bottled beer was actually from the tap.
Thundersnow in Texas: This is what people saw, heard as winter blast got noisy
Read full article: Thundersnow in Texas: This is what people saw, heard as winter blast got noisy(Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) #Thundersleetsnow tweet from KPRC 2's Justin Stapleton on Feb. 15, 2021. HOUSTON – As the winter blast hit Southeast Texas Monday, Texans saw -- and heard -- a rare weather event in the Lone Star State: thundersnow. #weather #Thundersnow — Gretchen Johnson (@Author_Gretchen) February 15, 2021Thundersnow is fun, too. KPRC 2′s Aaron Barker discussed thundersnow in a Facebook Live on Sunday night.
KPRC 2 Meteorologist Justin Stapleton takes us behind the green screen for National Weatherperson’s Day
Read full article: KPRC 2 Meteorologist Justin Stapleton takes us behind the green screen for National Weatherperson’s DayHOUSTON – Have you ever wondered what it’s like to be a meteorologist? For as long as I can remember, I have always loved watching the weather reports on tv. So once I started working for KPRC I knew I needed to get a hands-on experience from some of the best in the biz. KPRC 2 Meteorologist Justin Stapleton has been a weatherperson for 15 years now, and he said it took him a while to get used to giving his forecasts in front of the green screen. So, big shouts out to our whole KPRC 2 weather team ahead of National Weatherperson’s Day on February 5th.
Here’s why KPRC 2 men are growing their facial hair this month
Read full article: Here’s why KPRC 2 men are growing their facial hair this monthHOUSTON – If you’ve seen our newscasts lately, you may have noticed something different from the men at KPRC 2. Scroll to the bottom to support the No-Shave November campaignThey are participating in No-Shave November, a month-long journey to spark conversation and raise cancer awareness. This year, in addition to growing out their facial hair, they are raising money for the cause. You can either donate to the team as a whole or donate to your favorite KPRC 2 team member. Traditionally, for No-Shave November, all facial hair is grown.
Bye, Bye Beta
Read full article: Bye, Bye BetaHOUSTON – Rain is the only thing left of Beta and it is moving through the Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. This batch of rain will continue to push into the mid-Atlantic states Friday before moving off shore this weekend. Here is a look at what Beta left behind in Southeast Texas:Heavy Rain with Storm Totals over 12′'! Beta has dropped over a foot of rain in some locations in southern Metro Houston. The heaviest rain fell from Ellington Field and Pearland to west Houston.
WATCH: KPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton speaks with hurricane hunter set to fly into Tropical Storm Laura
Read full article: WATCH: KPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton speaks with hurricane hunter set to fly into Tropical Storm LauraHOUSTON KPRC 2 meteorologist Justin Stapleton got a chance to speak with one of the Air Forces hurricane hunters who is set to fly into Tropical Storm Laura. Stapleton said Maj. Douglas Gautrau will be flying into the storm Monday night to see how the center of the storm looks and what is going to happen once Laura starts moving out over open water. You can see what he had to say in the video above.
KPRC 2 Senior Scholarship: Meet Aqsa Malik, an MD Anderson volunteer and future pharmacist
Read full article: KPRC 2 Senior Scholarship: Meet Aqsa Malik, an MD Anderson volunteer and future pharmacistPublished: May 13, 2020, 9:59 amHOUSTON – KPRC 2 and Texas Mattress Makers are surprising 20 deserving high school seniors with scholarships. All students selected for scholarships have been nominated by their high schools. On Wednesday, a $2,500 Senior Scholarship was awarded to Aqsa Malik from Jane Long Academy. KPRC 2′s Justin Stapleton surprised the senior during a zoom call. Check out KPRC 2 Senior Scholarship recipients for 2020 below
Blue Angels flyover sparks pride, tears for front-line workers in Houston
Read full article: Blue Angels flyover sparks pride, tears for front-line workers in HoustonHOUSTON – Against the backdrop of clear blue skies, hearts swelled with pride and some people even shed tears Wednesday during the thunderous flyover of the Blue Angels in Houston. The spectacle, which is part of the America Strong tour, started in The Woodlands at 12:30 p.m. where healthcare workers gathered outside the Methodist Hospital there. RELATED: See how social media reacted to Blue Angels flyoverThe squadron circled the Medical Center before flying across southwest Houston where they created a trail of smoke over the Memorial Hermann Southwest Hospital. PHOTOS:Full Screen 1 / 24 The Blue Angels fly in formation over Houston as part of the team's America Strong tour on May 6, 2020. After making another pass over the Texas Medical Center, the Blue Angels flew southeast to end the flyover at Ellington Field at 1 p.m.From Houston, the Blue Angels will head to New Orleans to conduct a flyover salute to front-line workers there.
This is how our KPRC 2 anchors and reporters are supporting local restaurants
Read full article: This is how our KPRC 2 anchors and reporters are supporting local restaurantsHOUSTON – As small businesses are struggling, many residents, including our KPRC Channel 2 on-air talent are stepping up to support their favorite restaurants amid the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s how they’re supporting:Morning Anchor Taniya Wright had cake delivered, but her cats would like to share! #socialdistancing Posted by KPRC2 Taniya Wright on Sunday, March 22, 2020KPRC Channel 2 Anchor Dominique Sachse went to B&B Butcher & Restaurant where profits went towards the employees working at the establishment. Here's a list of #takeoutshoutout breweries in... Posted by KPRC2 Justin Stapleton on Saturday, March 28, 2020Sports Director Randy McIlvoy supported a downtown staple on Leeland. #Takeoutshoutout KPRC2 / Click2Houston Posted by KPRC2 Randy McIlvoy on Saturday, March 28, 2020Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley enjoyed a healthy meal from Barnaby’s Cafe at home.
KPRC2′s journey to Borneo to save the wildlife
Read full article: KPRC2′s journey to Borneo to save the wildlife(The leech that surprised me yesterday in the shower at the Field Center was much more freaky.) We headed back up the river ready for dinner and an evening walk through the woods near the Field Center. DAY 4It's now Monday afternoon at the Danau Girang Field Center in the middle of the jungle in Borneo. We landed in Sandakan, Malaysia and were greeted by team members from the Field Center where we are staying. As for the water, Houston Zoo social media guy Ryan is also apparently pretty good at bailing water.