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Before the rodeo rides out of town, the littlest cowboys and cowgirls at the Texas Children’s Hospital Neonatal Intensive Care Unit joined in on the fun by donning their very best western gear and cowboy hats for a memorable photoshoot.

The eighth $2,500 scholarship winner of the year is Reece Simmons-Miller, who is currently a senior at Cy-Fair High School located in the Cy-Fair Independent School District.

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The eighth $2,500 scholarship winner of the year is Reece Simmons-Miller, who is currently a senior at Cy-Fair High School located in the Cy-Fair Independent School District.

Tracking a front Friday morning

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A Houston-area city official lifted public money to fund lifts and trips for years, prosecutors say.

After working at the station for nearly three years, morning traffic anchor Anavid Reyes is leaving KPRC 2.

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Voters in Fort Bend County will be asked to approve a $1.2 billion bond issue in May. Fort Bend ISD Superintendent Christie Whitbeck, Ph.D. says there is much to be done that parents and residents need to know about.

In less than 24 hours, residents in a small community in Liberty County say their voices are finally being heard after a crude oil spill damaged their properties, well water supply and killed their livestock.

KPRC TV Channel 2 News, is searching for its next Full-time News Assignment Editor.

We kicked off the party early last week with a KPRC 2 Houston Life Rodeo Special, covering everything from the rides, performances, and clothes! But what about your ride to the rodeo? Traffic Expert Anavid Reyes helps break down all of your options!

The City of Houston's chief medical officer, Doctor David Persse, shared diet and exercise tips to promote a healthier lifestyle.

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A winter feel holds on through Saturday

Hello and welcome back to our wild weather blog, I’m KPRC 2 meteorologist Caroline Brown and we have a lot to talk about.

New Kids on the Block are coming to RodeoHouston!

Many times if you or a loved one is planning to get out of a dangerous relationship, there are financial and legal aspects you need to know about. Learn more about what someone needs to do to prepare legal and other documents before an escape.

A two-vehicle crashed has a caused a major traffic backup on the 610 West Loop at the Southwest Freeway Tuesday afternoon, according to the Houston TranStar.

A teacher at Kashmere High School has been temporarily reassigned amidst allegations that he assaulted two students on campus last week.

Dameon Pierce busted through tackles as a rookie and displayed breakaway speed as the Texans featured running back.

Officials with the Houston Independent School District are discussing and addressing safety concerns after an officer-involved shooting and police chase that resulted in a lockdown at Wisdom High School Thursday.

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KPRC 2 reporter Cathy Hernandez returns to the news station after taking three months off on maternity leave.

Insiders, we want you to win with the Houston Life Prize Wheel! It’s now a perk reserved for KPRC 2 Insiders. Getting a chance to (virtually) spin the wheel for fabulous prizes each week is just one of the exclusive benefits you receive as an Insider.

BakerRipley is helping taxpayers by offering free, tax preparation services for families and individuals who earn up to $58,000 per year.

A new version of the Click2Houston mobile news app will launch Wednesday.

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If you're living in a cold place this winter, it's vital to take care of yourself and treat yourself to all the warmth you can get. From a heated jacket to a foot massager with heat, there's no shortage of products we have to keep you feeling toasty.If you're sick of the cold and want an affordable option to keep you heated at your home or in the office, you are in luck! Right now, you can get the Eden Comfort Oscillating Personal Heater for a highly discounted rate.

If you’re looking to step up your home cooking game in 2023, you need the kitchen kit to make it happen - and disposable trays just won’t cut it if you’re looking to elevate your chef skills. If you’ve got a trusty cookware set on hand, you really can make anything: and this 9-piece stainless steel cookware set from world-famous chef Wolfgang Puck is one of the very best. Even better, right now you can grab an incredible discount on the full set.

Anyone who’s ever spent time in an office knows there’s one common complaint that unites every worker: The officer is never, ever the right temperature. It seems like you’re either sweltering over your computer or shaking with cold as you try to get through the day — there is no in-between.

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"Anytime that my neighbors on top of me use the shower and flush the toilet, it runs down my walls,” said one resident.

Starting on Jan. 23, a bi-weekly podcast will supply listeners with deep dives into major topics that our reporting team from around the country is covering.

Authorities are investigating after an officer traveling without lights or sirens hit and killed a woman Tuesday morning.

The Texas Pride Disposal complaints KPRC 2 viewers have been sharing all week are enough to fill a garbage can.

The ride ended in gunfire.

KPRC 2 Houston announces the cancelation of its 4:30 a.m. newscast.

Discovery Green is giving two lucky KPRC 2 Insiders the chance to win a five-pack of tickets to glide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green.

2022 was a big year at KPRC 2.

If you're looking for something you saw on our 7:00 a.m. newscast on the KPRC 2+ livestream, check the links below!

Monday, December 26 on Houston Life at 1:00 p.m. on encore presentation of your ‘Guide to the Nutcracker Market.’

The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.

On Monday, Dec. 26, we will present the Best of Solutionaries, a recap of a variety of Solutionaries episodes throughout the year

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Migos rapper Takeoff died after he was shot outside of a downtown bowling alley in Houston early Tuesday, an attorney for the rapper confirmed.

Douglas Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers' Union, said on Twitter that a Harris County Constable's endorsement of Lina Hidalgo is moot because she is "not a real police officer."

“I want some answers. And I want the people who did this caught and punished to the fullest extent of the law,” Shelby Vercher’s father said.

The driver was going at least double the 35 mph speed limit, police said.

Envelopes full of cash and checks were found behind a loose toilet by a plumber doing repairs at celebrity televangelist Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Texas.

Envelopes full of cash and checks were found behind a loose toilet by a plumber doing repairs at celebrity televangelist Joel Osteen’s Lakewood Church in Texas, according to church officials.

“I was against it,” the girl’s mother said of the vaccine. “Now, I wish I never was.”

The boys' father died from a single gunshot to the head while driving with his two sons on a freeway in Houston, police said.

The boat was about 40 miles north of Houston.

A video shows soccer players leaping over a fence for safety as the shooting began.

Abbott reiterated Tuesday that Texas schoolchildren will not face mask requirements as...

“I cant seem to get his face out of my head,” wrote a woman who tried to rescue the boy.

“I cant seem to get his face out of my head,” wrote a woman who tried to rescue the boy.

“I cant seem to get his face out of my head,” wrote a woman who tried to rescue the boy.

“I cant seem to get his face out of my head,” wrote a woman who tried to rescue the boy.

Erica Hernandez was last seen on April 17, and her body was found in her vehicle submerged in a Houston area lake near a road Tuesday.

Five weeks after winter storm Uri, many Houstonians are still trying to pick up the pieces from damages left by the freeze. Residents in Houston's Third Ward were particularly affected by the storm, and some are still without water and struggling with damaged pipes or low water pressure in their homes. Rose-Ann Aragon at KPRC reports that "on Francis Street, in the heart of Houston’s historic Third Ward, several residents said they are still suffering from storm damages." What started off as a water deficiency as a result of the winter storm has turned into a much bigger problem. The seemingly inevitable prospect of gentrification, however, presents a daunting problem for Black residents in Houston's historically Black neighborhoods.

Houston-area school nurse gets vaccine after COVID-19 hits school It was a moment of relief when Humble ISD school nurse Kirsten Cowan rolled up her sleeve to...

How Texas Tech briefly had a Top 5 vote in final football poll The Red Raiders went 4-6, but ever-so-briefly, they had a Top 5 vote in the final college...

Peli Peli Co-owner Thomas Nguyen shares his familys take on the staple, plus some insider secrets from his mom, Lan Nguyen. Thomas Nguyen, Co-owner of Peli Peli, shares his mother's recipe for Vietnamese spring rolls and memories of mom and food from his childhood. Thomas Nguyen, Co-owner of Peli Peli, shares his mother's recipe for Vietnamese spring rolls and memories of mom and food from his childhood. Thomas Nguyen, Co-owner of Peli Peli, shares his mother's recipe for Vietnamese spring rolls and memories of mom and food from his childhood. Thomas Nguyen, Co-owner of Peli Peli, shares his mother's recipe for Vietnamese spring rolls and memories of mom and food from his childhood.

Dateline NBC correspondent Josh Mankiewicz is diving deep into the twisted timeline of a 2012 Houston murder case of two young friends gunned down 10 months apart in a six-episode podcast. You can listen to episodes 1-5 of Motive for Murder in podcast platforms everywhere. Q&A with Dateline NBCs correspondent Josh MankiewiczGive our audience an overview of the stories theyll learn about in the Motive for Murder podcast? We focus on two murders that happened in the Houston area in 2012, cases that are probably well-known to some in your audience. The story of how the investigation progressed first slowly, then quickly is engrossing.

UH Professor says pandemic politics is hurting progress. (KPRC)Professor Brandon Rottinghaus, Ph.D., is a University of Houston political scientist whose specialty is Presidential politics. --Partisan challenges of health guidelines and medical recommendations or simple facts about the spread of the virus leads to confusion. See the full discussion on this weeks Houston Newsmakers. Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston adapts to impact childrenFor 68 years, the Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Houston has been helping children thrive and graduate from high school.

Anchor Steve Spriester from KPRC 2s sister station in San Antonio, KSAT unknowingly made his music debut on a song by rapper Future from his latest album High Off Life." Spriester is featured on the fifth track titled Ridin Strikers." According to KSAT, the audio sampled in the song is from a bank robbery report that occurred in San Antonio in July 2014. Starting at the 2:36 mark, Spriester is heard saying, the police need your help in tracking down a suspect in a bank robbery this morning on the citys north side. Steve Spriester (@stevespriester) May 17, 2020I think its kind of funny that he picked one of my clips, but its cool.

How Houston media personalities are helping entertain the community onlineDominique SachseKPRC With schools closed for a few weeks and parents trying their best to home-school their little ones, local media personalities across town are doing their part to bring a little educational fun into the homes with digital storytimes. News anchors, meteorologists and on-air DJs are all joining in to help keep kids entertained at home by offering daily storytime shows. According to its website, "every day at 2 p.m. for the next couple of weeks, KHOU meteorologists will hold class on the weather." Mix 96.5 is also getting in the mix with popular DJs reading children's books in English and Spanish as part of Story Time with Mix 96.5 and the Barbara Bush Houston Literacy Foundation. STAY INFORMED: Sign up to receive breaking news alerts delivered to your email here.

KPRC meteorologist Eric Braate under self-quarantine after returning from Asia tripKPRC meteorologist Eric Braate is under self-quarantine for possible exposure to the coronavirus after returning from a trip to Asia, according to a report on KPRC2. KPRC meteorologist Eric Braate is under self-quarantine for possible exposure to the coronavirus after returning from a trip to Asia, according to a report on KPRC2. Photo: Courtesy Photo Photo: Courtesy Photo Image 1 of / 37 Caption Close KPRC meteorologist Eric Braate under self-quarantine after returning from Asia trip 1 / 37 Back to GalleryKPRC meteorologist Eric Braate is under self-quarantine for possible exposure to the coronavirus after returning from a trip to Asia, according to a report on KPRC2. The report states that KPRC's owner, Graham Media, asked Braate to self-quarantine following his trip to South Korea and Japan. HoustonChronicle.com: Sen. Ted Cruz self-quarantines after contact with coronavirus patient at CPACBraate said that concerns over coronavirus escalated while he was on his trip.

KPRCCHICAGO - James Harden narrowly missed his first triple-double of the season, finishing with 42 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists as the Houston Rockets pulled away in the second half and beat the Chicago Bulls 117-94 on Saturday night. Harden entered the game averaging 36.5 points on 38.7% shooting, including 27% on 3-pointers. The Bulls led by nine points (31-22) early in the second before the Rockets used a 24-7 run to take control and open a 46-38 lead with four minutes left in the first half. That was the Bulls second make in 17 first-half attempts from long range. Harden led the way with 11 points in the quarter.

HOUSTON - After a cool, pristine fall weekend, changes lie ahead as we start the work and school week. Along with the warmer weather comes slightly higher humidity and cloudier skies. Humidity will be far from oppressive, though, so the air will still feel quite nice through mid-week. Thursday evening's cold front will also ensure another pleasantly cool weekend. Most of us will stay high and dry and will be able to take full advantage of the cool fall weather.

LONDON - It's day three of our Texans in London coverage. KPRC's Lauren Kelly was out and about exploring famous landmarks in London including the London Eye, Tower Bridge and Buckingham Place. Although she didn't quite find the royal family, Kelly spotted a few loyal fans who also flew into London to show some Texas support. As the evening went on, the fans met at the Barrow Boy Banker Pub for the official kickoff party. The Houston Texans will play the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday at the Wembley Stadium.

KPRC's Randy McIlvoy talks with Houston Chronicle Sports columnist Brian T. Smith ahead of Game 4 of the ALCS at Yankee Stadium Thursday night.

Two KPRC reporters deliver their babieson the same dayKPRC reporters Haley Hernandez and Sophia Beausoleil deliver their babieson the same day! KPRC reporters Haley Hernandez and Sophia Beausoleil deliver their babieson the same day! Photo: KPRC Photo: KPRC Image 1 of / 5 Caption Close Two KPRC reporters deliver their babieson the same day 1 / 5 Back to GalleryTalk about a precious coincidence. Houston's KPRC reporters Haley Hernandez and Sophia Beausoleil had their babies last week, on the same day. KPRC displayed an exciting baby boom, as seven reporters were expecting this year.

Trump repeatedly prodded Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to work with Attorney General William Barr and Rudy Giuliani, Trump's personal lawyer. The president's words set the parameters for the debate to come -- just the fourth impeachment investigation of an American president in the nation's history. Pelosi announced the impeachment probe on Tuesday after months of resistance to a process she has warned would be divisive for the country and risky for her party. "The Democrats continually make these huge claims and allegations about President Trump, and then you find out there's no there there." By the time Pelosi announced the probe, about two-thirds of House Democrats had announced moving toward impeachment probes.

KPRC's Bill Spencer makes his weekly rounds to restaurants in town to make sure they are keeping up to the health standards in Houston.

A Whataburger customer caught a crazy scene on camera in a video posted on YouTube Saturday night: a small rodent that appears to be a mouse scampering around a Whataburger restaurant in Bastrop, Texas. The video begins by showing the animal near the fryer and then running behind some fry box containers. A woman who appears to be a Whataburger employee offers customers a refund for their food with a receipt. An employee is heard saying she doesn't know how to turn off the fryer. Whataburger released a statement about the incident:At Whataburger, cleanliness and food safety are top priorities for us.

HOUSTON - A new high school football season is about to kickoff. The Friday Football Frenzy on KPRC-Channel 2 has been a Houston staple now since 2006. The 14th season premiers on Friday and every week at 10:20 p.m into the middle of November when the playoffs get through Round two. Here's a look at the Top 5 Games you may want to watch in Zero Week! KATY VS NORTH SHOREWhen: Thursday 7pm Galena Park ISD StadiumWhy: Two of Houston's prominent programs.

Rongrong DeVoe is an internationally-acclaimed fashion illustrator who has just created a new line of merchandise for Houston Texans fans. She talked to the KPRC team about her designs and how you can get the merchandise for yourself in KPRCs Fall Football Guide special!

Sam Ehlinger celebrates after defeating the Georgia Bulldogs 28-21 during the Allstate Sugar Bowl at Mercedes-Benz Superdome on January 01, 2019, in New Orleans, Louisiana. Texas has another top-three recruiting class and quite a bit of momentum coming off of last year. Sam Ehlinger, the 20-year old junior out of Austins Westlake High School is what is going to be the difference if this Texas team is going to go from good to great. "We're extremely confident [right now]," said the quarterback who tossed for roughly 3,200 yards with 25 touchdowns and only five interceptions last year. Let's take a look at Texas' upcoming Big 12 schedule and look back and see how Ehlinger fared against those teams last season.

KPRC's Bill Spencer makes his weekly rounds to restaurants in town to make sure they are keeping up to the health standards in Houston.

20 things you don't know about me: KPRC's Britta Merwin>>> See 20 things you don't know about KPRC's Britta Merwin ... >>> See 20 things you don't know about KPRC's Britta Merwin ... Photo: Al Torres Photography Inc Photo: Al Torres Photography Inc Image 1 of / 27 Caption Close 20 things you don't know about me: KPRC's Britta Merwin 1 / 27 Back to GalleryBritta Merwin is no stranger to Houstonians. At the latter, Merwin was the primary meteorologist for CNBC's morning show, "Squawk Box." See above for 20 things you don't know about KPRC's Britta Merwin. Merwin also served as a meteorologist for KCRA in Sacramento, California, News12 New Jersey and News12 Long Island. You can catch Britta Merwin on KPRC weekday mornings.

Actors Latonya Muttilib and Brandy Specks stopped by the KPRC 2 studio to talk about the Stafford Civic Centers new stage play The Cry Nobody Heard.

Juan Gonzalez, Central Market Cooking School manager, stopped by the KPRC 2 studio to show you a variety of ways to enjoy the delicious fruit.

Chef Lionel with FB Chefs stopped by the KPRC 2 studio to show a quick, simple way to make the sweet treat for you and your family.

One of the executive chefs from State Fare Kitchen and Bar stopped by the KPRC 2 studio to talk about how to celebrate National Chicken Wing Day.

This has got to be one of the better made-up holidays: National Chicken Wing Day, that is. In all seriousness, aren't chicken wings a pretty perfect food? Buffalo Wild Wings: Buy wings, get some free ones namely, you can score a free snack-size order of wings when you buy any other small, medium or large order. Hooters: All day Monday, you can eat wings for $15.99 per person if you're dining in at participating locations. July 29th is National Chicken Wing Day soooooooooo were giving you more wings!