Memorial Day weekend is almost here, and hosting does not have to be stressful. We teamed up with Kroger to share easy entertaining ideas that help you spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the holiday with family and friends. From heat-and-serve ribs and rotisserie chicken to deli sides, bakery desserts, and simple grilling tips, Chef Irv and Shayna Barrett show us how to create a crowd-pleasing Memorial Day spread with minimal effort. Plus, easy ways to elevate store-bought favorites and save big for the holiday weekend. Find everything you need for Memorial Day entertaining at Kroger.com

Mother’s Day is almost here, and if you’re looking to impress mom without the stress, we’ve got some fresh ideas. From floral arrangements to sweet treats she’ll love, there’s something for every kind of celebration. How you can make it happen with one stop or just a few clicks.

KPRC 2 Insiders have 4 chances to win a $250 Kroger gift card.

A routine shift turned into an emergency when a Kroger employee in Cypress helped a woman in labor in the parking lot. The mother later gave birth to a healthy baby boy.

February entertaining doesn't have to be complicated. Whether you're hosting friends for the Big Game or planning something sweet for Valentine's Day, we'll see how Kroger makes it easy to grab everything in one stop.

Check updated grocery store hours in Houston for H-E-B, Walmart, and Kroger. Find out when stores are open this Sunday and Monday across the Houston metro area.

We're back In The kitchen with Kroger. In 2026, wellness is getting a much-needed reset. It's no longer about cutting everything out or chasing extremes. Kroger pharmacist and wellness specialist Derek David showed us how small, everyday choices can lead to better energy, better health, and habits you can actually keep.

We're In the Kitchen with Kroger! Mel Camp set off to Kroger on Buffalo Speedway for a visit with Hollywood favorite Patrick Duffy, but, he's not talking tv - he's talking sourdough. He and actress Linda Purl are rolling out Duffy's Dough. Plus, every purchase helps fight hunger right here in Houston.

G-Unity, Kroger, and the Rockets distributed an estimated 1,000 turkeys with Thanksgiving meal essentials to underserved families.

The Houston Rockets, 50 Cent's G-Unity Foundation, and Kroger are collaborating to provide Thanksgiving meals to families in need in Houston.

Many area grocery stores will remain open on Thanksgiving Day.

In a story published Nov. 19, 2025, about fiber, The Associated Press included an incorrect quote from Sander Kersten.

Chrystal Parris from Kroger shares budget-friendly meal ideas, DIY decor tips, and holiday savings you don't want to miss.

KPRC 2 Insiders have 4 chances to win a $250 Kroger gift card.

One viewer discovered a “penny rounding” change on his receipt from a Kroger store on Highway 6, prompting questions about the practice as the United States begins phasing out penny production.

Akie Iwai fought through gusting wind Friday at Hoakalei Country Club to take the third-round lead in the LOTTE Championship, with eight players a stroke back and Nelly Korda two behind.

Akie Iwai shot an 8-under 64 in calm morning conditions Wednesday at Hoakalei Country Club to take the first-round lead in the LPGA Tour’s LOTTE Championship.

As Houston families grapple with stubborn grocery inflation, even small price differences add up fast.

Charley Hull took advantage of top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul’s final-hole putting meltdown Sunday to win the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Charley Hull has taken a one-stroke lead over top-ranked Jeeno Thitikul after three rounds of the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Chanettee Wannasaen maintained a two-shot lead Friday in the Kroger Queen City Championship, with top-ranked fellow Thai star Jeeno Thitikul and Charley Hull making big moves.

Chanettee Wannasaen broke out of a swing funk to shoot a 9-under 63 and take a two-stroke lead Thursday in the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Wall Street rolled to more records after mixed data on the economy cemented expectations for coming cuts to interest rates.

The first day on the job is always memorable, but for two new employees at Kroger’s 43rd Street location, Friday was unforgettable.

Kroger plans to close around 60 U.S. grocery stores over the next 18 months to improve efficiency and profitability.

CEO Ron Sargent said the savings will be reinvested to elevate your grocery shopping journey.

U.S. stocks drifted to a mixed finish in a quiet return to trading following the Juneteenth holiday.

A new study that examined five years’ worth of prices at one U.S. grocery chain found that digital price tags haven’t led to demand-based pricing surges.

Consumer Reports says Kroger shoppers have unknowingly been paying full price for scores of items advertised as discounted or on sale, following a monthslong investigation.

Kroger Chairman and CEO Rodney McMullen is stepping down after an internal investigation into his personal conduct.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) says a manufacturing defect found on some canned tuna sold at H-E-B, Kroger, and Walmart in Texas could lead to a deadly foodborne illness.

U.S. stock indexes fell following some potentially discouraging data on the economy.

We know our dollars don't stretch as far as it used to at the grocery store, but we wanted to know which stores have the lowest prices on their store brand staples and why they differ between stores.

Kroger and Albertsons’ plan for the largest U.S. supermarket merger in history has crumbled.

Many area grocery stores will remain open on Thanksgiving Day.

Eating in is in and eating out is out.

Lydia Ko feels like she's in a fairytale and the story isn't over yet.

Kroger and Albertsons have made their final argument in federal court in support of their proposed merger.

Washington state is in court to try to block a proposed merger between Albertsons and Kroger.

The chief executive officers of Kroger and Albertsons have insisted that merging would allow the two supermarket companies to lower prices and more effectively compete with retail giants like Walmart and Amazon.

A lawyer for supermarket chain Albertsons has told a federal judge that the company might have to lay off workers and close stores if its planned merger with Kroger isn’t allowed to proceed.

The largest proposed grocery merger in U.S. history is heading to court.

In the wake of Hurricane Beryl, Kroger and H-E-B are stepping up to help Texans restock their fridges. Kroger is offering $10 off a $100 purchase through July 23 with their Kroger Plus Card. Meanwhile, H-E-B is providing a 10% discount on all frozen food items, including ice, until July 21 at select locations.

Customers can claim a pint using a single-use digital coupon from FreeKrogerIceCream.com, available while supplies last.

The Federal Trade Commission is suing to block a proposed merger between grocery giants Kroger and Albertsons.

West Virginia is issuing the first checks from a fund established up by the settlement of opioid lawsuits.

Offensive line gives out Thanksgiving meals with Kroger.

Peiyun Chien is leading the Kroger Queen City Championship going into the weekend.

Ruixin Liu is the leader after one round of the Kroger Queen City Championship on the LPGA Tour.

A man has been sentenced to serve 20 years in prison and was fined $10,000 for shooting an innocent shopper in a Kroger’s parking lot in the Jersey Village area, according to Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg.

A person has died after they were reportedly hit by a vehicle while in a Kroger parking lot on Friday.

Luckily some Houston-area stores will be open on Christmas Eve for that final rush, whether you need that final ingredient, or need to pick up a whole meal, or even a Christmas gift

Hundreds of Houston families lined up to take part in a Christmas tree giveaway on Wednesday night.

We know you are paying more for groceries right now and we are looking for ways to help you save money on holiday meals. We have five things we can do that can add up to big savings.

The Powerball jackpot keeps getting larger because players keep losing.

Ally Ewing takes a one-shot lead into the final round of the Kroger Queen City Championship.

Jeongeun Lee6 has the 36-hole lead after a 63 at the LPGA Tour event in Cincinnati.

Just in time for Labor Day weekend, Burns Original BBQ will open its third bistro in Kroger! On Sept. 3, the restaurant will have its grand opening inside the West Grand Parkway location.

A store’s security guard has been let go from his job after several customers say his actions are simply out of control.

Ordering products and groceries online and picking them up at the store has become extremely popular since the start of the pandemic. But it’s not just busy families using the service. KPRC 2 Investigates has discovered thieves taking advantage too. We are looking into what you need to know to make sure you’re not paying for someone else’s groceries.

Organic strawberries sold at major chains including H-E-B, Kroger, Walmart, Sprouts Farmers Market, and Trader Joe’s may be linked to an outbreak of Hepatitis A, the Food and Drug Administration said.

Two COVID-19 antiviral pills are available for free in the U.S., but getting them quickly can be challenging.

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.

Christmas Eve and day fall on Friday and Saturday this year.

Houston Texans star Justin Reid partnered with Kroger to help 20 families buy Thanksgiving groceries.

Kroger is looking to add on 500 new associates throughout the Houston area ahead of the holiday season. Here's how to register for the event:

A hospital spokeswoman says six people who were wounded in a mass shooting at a Tennessee supermarket are no longer in critical condition.

A shooter attacked a grocery store in an upscale Tennessee suburb on Thursday afternoon, killing one person and wounding 12 others before the shooter was subsequently found dead of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound at the store, authorities said.

Reusable packaging is about to become more common at groceries and restaurants worldwide.

Houston sent help to Louisiana by the truckloads Thursday.

Billionaire Warren Buffett’s company has again increased the size of its bet on grocery giant Kroger, while scaling back several of its health care industry investments.

A man deputies described as an innocent bystander was shot twice outside a Kroger location in northwest Houston.

Time to check your spice cabinet. McCormick and Company is recalling three seasonings for possible salmonella contamination.

Two star Astros players are teaming up with Kroger to help steer vaccinations to Houston’s underserved areas.

A woman is suffering from injuries to her face after an accident with fireworks in a Kroger parking lot on Highway 6, Fort Bend County sheriff’s deputies said.

The Galveston Police Department released a sketch photo of one of two suspects involved in a robbery that left a 72-year-old grandmother and her grandson being pistol-whipped Monday at a Kroger, police said.

Kroger is offering customers a discount when you order their groceries online for pick-up or delivery.

Galveston police said they are looking for suspects responsible for pistol-whipping a 72-year-old woman during a robbery at a Kroger in Galveston Monday.

Kroger Health, the healthcare division of The Kroger Co., is launching a major giveaway to encourage more Americans to get vaccinated.

An abrupt relaxation of mask policies at some retail and grocery stores has left workers reeling as they try to sort out what the new environment means for their own safety and relationship with customers.

The nation’s largest fuel pipeline is flowing again after the company that runs it was hit by a gang of hackers.

Easter is Sunday, April 4.

HOUSTON – A Houston man said he was turned away at his vaccine appointment because he lacked insurance. Antonio Flores told KPRC 2 that he had been searching for a COVID-19 vaccine for more than a month. “And then, I explained again that the website says we don’t need insurance to get the COVID vaccine.”Kroger’s vaccination website does not mention the need to bring insurance. Kroger told KPRC 2 that it was an isolated incident. The spokeswoman said there was a way the pharmacist could have worked around that situation, allowing Mr. Flores to receive his vaccine.

In this Feb. 26, 2021, photo provided by the Michigan Lottery, attorney Kurt Panouses poses with a check on behalf of the winners of a Mega Millions lottery jackpot in Lansing, Mich. Four people in a suburban Detroit lottery club have won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions lottery jackpot and will share $557 million after taxes. (Michigan Lottery via AP)DETROIT – A four-member suburban Detroit lottery club won a $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot and will receive $557 million after taxes, officials said Friday. After taxes, the $776 million payment was reduced to about $557 million, the Michigan Lottery said. The $1.05 billion jackpot was the largest in Michigan Lottery history and the third-largest in the United States. Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Greg Abbott announced Tuesday that starting March 10, business capacity limits and the state’s mask mandate would be lifted. H-E-B and Kroger responded to Abbott’s executive order saying they will continue to require all employees to wear masks while encouraging customers to do the same. We encourage all customers visiting our stores to continue to wear a mask to protect themselves, those around them, and our associates. As an essential service provider during the pandemic, H-E-B is focused on the health and safety of our Partners and customers. Additionally, we will still require all our partners and vendors to wear masks while at work.”H-E-B has largely required customers to wear a mask in its stores since last summer.

Folks all across the Houston area in search of food and water started lining up outside of grocery stores at about 7 a.m. Thursday. Most stores were out of bottled water in a matter of minutes leaving shoppers like Adrienne Parker no choice but to continue searching. Others told KPRC 2 they will find ways to collect water and boil it as part of the city’s boiling water notice. We are also working closely with hospitals and food banks, along with city representatives to ensure that essential organizations have access to bottled water. We are thankful that almost all of our Kroger stores across Greater Houston are now back up and operational, and we look forward to serving our communities.

Even when grocery workers are prioritized, they still face long waits. "The politicians and the health departments have been singing the praises of grocery workers but now they have been silent.”Major food retailers say they are doing their part to get their workers vaccinated. But for many grocery workers, the realization that they won’t be eligible any time soon adds to the sense of being expendable. Over the past two months, there have been 137 COVID-19 outbreaks in Southern California grocery stores, and 500 Houston grocery workers have been infected, according to the UFCW. The union knows of 124 grocery workers who have died since the start of the pandemic.

Kroger announced plans to reduce operating hours at store locations across Texas as a major winter storm rolls toward the state. All 109 Kroger store locations in the Greater Houston Area and SW Louisiana will operate with amended hours:Sunday, February 14: All stores closing at 8pmMonday, February 15: All stores opening at 9amSan Antonio-based grocery chain H-E-B also reduced its hours in anticipation of severe winter weather. AdThe storm is bringing freezing rain and cold temperatures to many parts of Texas over the next several days. The National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings or watches for most Texas counties. The Houston area was forecast to have its coldest temperatures in 30 years.

(Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)Kroger is joining the ever-growing list of companies offering an incentive to its employees who get the COVID-19 vaccine. Kroger announced that it will provide a one-time payment of $100 to all store associates who become fully vaccinated against the coronavirus. According to a press release, all Kroger associates who receive the full manufacturer-recommended doses of the COVID-19 vaccine and present appropriate proof of vaccination to their human resources representative will receive a one-time payment of $100. AdThe company will also offer the same incentive to its associates who cannot receive the vaccine due to medical or religious reasons. These associates will have the option to complete an educational health and safety course in place of being vaccinated to receive the payment.

AdNearly a year into the pandemic, Ryan’s experience that day reflects the challenges that grocery store workers across Texas are facing in their stores every day. But Texas decided not to include any essential employees like grocery store workers in the state’s current vaccine priority groups. Without any guarantee of vaccine prioritization, grocery workers now find themselves overwhelmed and continually exposed to the virus with no end in sight. “I wasn’t aware that other states had added grocery store workers to Phase 1B, and I think maybe it’s something to point out to the EVAP committee and see if they would reconsider adding grocery store workers to Phase 1B,” Goodwin said. Patrick specifically asked for teachers to be prioritized, but he did not mention grocery store workers.

The jackpot for the Mega Millions lottery game has grown to $1 billion ahead of Friday night's drawing after more than four months without a winner. (AP Photo/Keith Srakocic)DES MOINES, Iowa – Someone in Michigan bought the winning ticket for the $1.05 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which is the third-largest lottery prize in U.S. history. The winning ticket was purchased at a Kroger store in the Detroit suburb of Novi, the Michigan Lottery said. The Mega Millions top prize had been growing since Sept. 15, when a winning ticket was sold in Wisconsin. Three tickets for a $1.586 billion Powerball jackpot were sold in January 2016, and one winning ticket sold for a $1.537 billion Mega Millions jackpot in October 2018.

HOUSTON – Some Houston-area residents are frustrated with the current vaccination process and the availability of appointments. “As I remember, the number was 80, but they said they were holding them in reserve for healthcare workers,” Hall said. People who were scheduled to receive the first dose of a COVID-19 vaccine were able to do so through Tuesday. After that, we unfortunately had to postpone previously scheduled first shots. Individuals who were previously scheduled to receive their second dose at this time will still receive that shot in order to properly complete the vaccination process in a timely manner.”

HOUSTON – Two lucky people woke up at least a million dollars richer, thanks to two winning lottery tickets sold in the Houston-area. On Christmas Day, the Texas Lottery Commission reported that a Mega Millions ticket with a prize amount of $1 million was sold at a Kroger in Katy located at 2700 W. Grand Parkway N. The winning numbers were 17, 23, 36, 69 and 70. On Dec. 26, it was announced that there was a winner of a Powerball ticket sold at a Fiesta Mart located at 11006 Airline Dr. The winning numbers: 10, 24, 27, 35 and 53. A Powerball ticket with a prize amount of $1 million was also sold at a Tiger Mart located in Cleburne.

Kroger pharmacists conducting COVID-19 tests at a testing site in the Fifth Ward in Houston on June 27, 2020. Here are a few of my columns from the long, long months of COVID-19, from the government responses to the human toll. But more are issuing advisories as the new coronavirus pandemic spreads in Texas. Muted holidays in Texas, as pandemic threatens and vaccines raise hopesVaccines and antibody therapies raise hopes of combatting the coronavirus. COVID-19 vaccines are coming to Texas, along with a ranking of who’s most essentialGreat news: The COVID-19 vaccines are coming.

HOUSTON – Earlier this week we watched as the Pfizer vaccinations began locally and nationally and the FDA said both vaccines are almost equal at being effective. Pfizer administered 21 days apart, Moderna will be 28 days. Pfizer can only thaw to refrigerated temps for five days before it expires. However, Kroger said their pharmacies are actually planning to get the Pfizer vaccine next week. “They’re over 900 vaccines per case, they can stay in that case for over two weeks.

HOUSTON – Local pharmacies were getting prepared to start COVID-19 immunizations. The CDC has partnered with Walgreens and CVS to vaccinate residents of nursing homes and assisted living facilities. When vaccines are available for wider distribution, all CVS pharmacies will have them. “We have 285 pharmacies, we have over 800 people who can give shots and we can give our a flu shot today,” said McClelland. Pharmacies said they have qualified people to give vaccinations and they’ve visited nursing and long-term care facilities in the past to vaccinate patients.

In this photo provided by the New York Stock Exchange, specialist James Denaro works at his post on the trading floor, Thursday Dec. 3, 2020. U.S. stocks are inching further into record heights Thursday, as Wall Street continues to coast following its rocket ride last month powered by hopes for coming COVID-19 vaccines. The company told The Wall Street Journal testing and setting up a supply chain took longer than expected. On Wall Street, the S&P 500 slipped to 3,666.72. Brent crude, used to price international oils, was 91 cents higher to $49.62 per barrel in London.

HOUSTON – The Houston Rockets and Second Servings of Houston came together to serve over 1,000 families Thursday. Presented by Kroger, “Thanksgiving’s on Us” is a contactless drive-thru distribution that focuses on providing perishable and non-perishable Thanksgiving-themed items to Houstonians in need for the holiday. “We know Thanksgiving will look different for so many Houstonians this holiday season,” said Rockets Community Relations Director Sarah Joseph. “This is like a blessing for the community and to give a Thanksgiving meal to a family means so much,” said Sharon Houston. This year marked the third food distribution between the Houston Rockets and Second Servings of Houston.

NEW YORK – Looking for toilet paper? Supermarket chains Kroger and Publix are limiting how much toilet paper and paper towels shoppers can buy after demand spiked recently. And Amazon is sold out of most disinfectant wipes and paper towels. The biggest supply issue seems to be paper products: 21% of shelves that stock paper towels and toilet paper are empty, the highest level in at least a month, according to market research company IRI. Amazon said its working with manufacturers to get items such as disinfecting wipes, paper towels and hand sanitizer in stock.

HOUSTON – Have you been trying to stay stocked with household necessities in 2020? Several grocery stores are limiting the number of products customers can purchase per visit. At all HEB stores, customers can purchase a maximum of two items for brisket, disinfecting and antibacterial sprays and wipes, Hydrogen peroxide, rubbing (Isopropyl) alcohol and first aid and cleaning Gloves. While Kroger has instituted limits of two for products like bath tissue, paper towels, disinfecting wipes and hand soap, according to CNN. These product limits are to ensure all customers have access to the products they need.