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Houston Zoo joins the effort to save the Texas ocelot population with ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’
Read full article: Houston Zoo joins the effort to save the Texas ocelot population with ‘Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom’Have you ever heard of an ocelot? Much like their size, their remaining population is small. Houston Life co-hosts Derrick Shore and Tessa Barrera chatted with Peter Gros, wildlife expert and co-host of Mutual of Omaha's Wild Kingdom Protecting the Wild about the efforts to save their habitat and how the Houston Zoo is playing a critical role.
Two Texas cities represent the divide between those who vote and those who could, but often don't
Read full article: Two Texas cities represent the divide between those who vote and those who could, but often don'tTwo neighboring Texas cities illustrate the divide in American politics between the diverse, potential electorate in the country and the actual electorate, which is heavily white and wealthier.
Ted Cruz and Colin Allred wage another big US Senate fight in Texas
Read full article: Ted Cruz and Colin Allred wage another big US Senate fight in TexasRepublicans have a stranglehold on every statewide elected office in Texas and control the state Supreme Court, both chambers of the Legislature and both U.S. Senate seats.
At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not rewriting state law
Read full article: At this West Texas church, “the Lord’s work” is helping the poor, not rewriting state lawLed by co-pastors Joe and Dawn Weaks, Connection Christian Church, a 118-year-old congregation in Odessa, has transformed while keeping true to its legacy of helping the community.
Texas named one of the least supportive states for impoverished people: report
Read full article: Texas named one of the least supportive states for impoverished people: reportDespite all the wonderful things Texas has to offer, a recent study is making some bold suggestions about how the Lone Star State looks after its residents living in poverty.
MICHELIN Guide rolls into Texas putting Lone Star cuisine on the map
Read full article: MICHELIN Guide rolls into Texas putting Lone Star cuisine on the mapThe MICHELIN Guide will debut in Texas, highlighting the state's diverse culinary scene across Austin, Dallas, Fort Worth, Houston, and San Antonio.
Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last year
Read full article: Texas added more Hispanic, Asian and Black residents than any other state last yearEverything is bigger in Texas, including the number of residents of diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds who joined the state's population.
Texas firefighting teams, equipment sent to New Mexico as wildfires continue
Read full article: Texas firefighting teams, equipment sent to New Mexico as wildfires continueTexas Governor Greg Abbott has called for Wildfire Search and Rescue Support units to go to New Mexico as the area deals with wildfires that have claimed two lives.
Texas named one of the worst states for disaster preparedness | Let’s fix that
Read full article: Texas named one of the worst states for disaster preparedness | Let’s fix thatYou’d think a state like Texas, which has been hard-hit by natural disasters would be more than prepared to take on what comes its way, but a recent survey suggests otherwise. So let's fix that with helpful reminders from KPRC 2.
Texas tops best U.S. state for anime conventions, cosplay enthusiasts
Read full article: Texas tops best U.S. state for anime conventions, cosplay enthusiastsAnime fans in Texas, rejoice! The Lone Star State was ranked in a survey for being the best for cosplay fans and having the highest number of anime conventions as well as having the second-most active cosplay communities.
Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakers
Read full article: Legalized marijuana supporters hope voters in this Texas city will send a message to state lawmakersThere is no process in Texas for a voter-driven statewide referendum. So, supporters are going city by city to build statewide momentum.
‘Dirty-@%$ Galveston beaches’!?😱 Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, schools Charles Barkley and Shaq after dissing The Island
Read full article: ‘Dirty-@%$ Galveston beaches’!?😱 Beyoncé’s mom, Tina Knowles, schools Charles Barkley and Shaq after dissing The Island"You better watch it sucker! 😂😂Our water might not be blue, but it is still the beach and we love it!"
National Wrestling Alliance coming to Texas, here’s how you can see them!
Read full article: National Wrestling Alliance coming to Texas, here’s how you can see them!Wrestling fans, mark your calendars! The National Wrestling Alliance (NWA) announced it will be bringing its prestigious Crocket Cup tag tournament in Texas this May!
Governor Greg Abbott deploys state emergency response resources for weekend’s severe weather
Read full article: Governor Greg Abbott deploys state emergency response resources for weekend’s severe weatherTexas Governor Greg Abbott is gearing up for the intense storms projected to hit the Lone Star State this weekend.
Colin Allred’s fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses O’Rourke’s early 2018 pace
Read full article: Colin Allred’s fundraising for U.S. Senate race surpasses O’Rourke’s early 2018 paceU.S. Rep. Colin Allred raised over $9.5 million for his U.S. Senate campaign this quarter, surpassing Beto O’Rourke’s 2018 first quarter sum of $6.7 million.
Texas counties, cities embrace new child care center tax credit even though few providers qualify
Read full article: Texas counties, cities embrace new child care center tax credit even though few providers qualifyChild care centers are struggling to make ends meet, and a new voter-approved tax credit is a first step toward boosting the flagging system, advocates say.
Houston area rockets to the top: Master-planned communities dominate national rankings
Read full article: Houston area rockets to the top: Master-planned communities dominate national rankingsBuckle up as we explore how the Houston area’s master-planned communities are not just changing the real estate game – they’re dominating it.
Houston, we’ve got housing hotspots: Cypress and Katy ZIP codes sizzle in 2023 rankings 🏡
Read full article: Houston, we’ve got housing hotspots: Cypress and Katy ZIP codes sizzle in 2023 rankings 🏡The suburbs of Cypress and Katy are stealing the spotlight, topping the charts as the most sought-after locales.
U-Haul report: Texas retains title as most popular state to move to for third consecutive year
Read full article: U-Haul report: Texas retains title as most popular state to move to for third consecutive yearTexas and Florida lead U-Haul growth in 2023: Lone Star State maintains dominance, while the Sunshine State emerges as a top attraction for movers
García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCS
Read full article: García powers Rangers to first World Series since 2011 with 11-4 rout of Astros in Game 7 of ALCSAdolis García homered twice and drove in five runs as the Texas Rangers reached their first World Series in 12 years with an 11-4 blowout of the Houston Astros in Game 7 of the AL Championship Series.
Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clear
Read full article: Altuve hits go-ahead homer in 9th, Astros take 3-2 lead over Rangers in ALCS after benches clearJose Altuve hit a three-run homer in the ninth inning and the Houston Astros, after getting into another bench-clearing scuffle with the Texas Rangers, rallied for a 5-4 victory in a wild and testy Game 5 of the AL Championship Series.
Residents in one of Texas’ most populous cities are working to decriminalize marijuana
Read full article: Residents in one of Texas’ most populous cities are working to decriminalize marijuanaHome to more than 260,000 people, the West Texas town of Lubbock is no stranger to passing local laws by petition. In 2021, residents overwhelmingly approved a local ban on abortion.
Delayed passage of farm bill stirs uncertainty for Texas agriculture
Read full article: Delayed passage of farm bill stirs uncertainty for Texas agricultureThe must-pass package of legislation known as the farm bill, which is renewed every five years, funds critical crop insurance and loans to farmers and food to low-income families.
These Texas eateries are on the 2023 New York Times favorite restaurants list
Read full article: These Texas eateries are on the 2023 New York Times favorite restaurants listThe fifty picks, which comprise the “places in the United States that we’re most excited about right now,” include four Texas businesses that showcase the diversity of the Lone Star State’s gastronomy. Among them are two Mexican restaurants, a Malaysian food stall, and a Southern eatery.
Astros slug their way to the top of the AL West with 16 homers in 3 games to sweep Rangers
Read full article: Astros slug their way to the top of the AL West with 16 homers in 3 games to sweep RangersThe Houston Astros made quite a powerful statement while slugging themselves back to the top of the AL West.
Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over Rangers
Read full article: Dubón and Altuve go back-to-back twice, Astros hit 5 homers in 13-6 win over RangersMauricio Dubón and Jose Altuve twice hit back-to-back home runs, rookie catcher Yainer Diaz had a three-run shot to cap Houston’s big seventh inning, and the Astros beat the struggling Texas Rangers 13-6.
“We’d lose one after the next”: Texas bats face a pandemic of their own
Read full article: “We’d lose one after the next”: Texas bats face a pandemic of their ownWeeks before the COVID-19 pandemic swept into Texas, a biologist found a dead bat covered in a white fungus — the state’s first official case of white-nose syndrome. Now, scientists are on a mission to understand how many bats have been lost.
Texans in Congress take bipartisan path to boost semiconductors, a crucial industry to the state
Read full article: Texans in Congress take bipartisan path to boost semiconductors, a crucial industry to the stateRepublicans like Sen. Ted Cruz and Democrats like Rep. Colin Allred — opponents in the 2024 election — propose streamlining environmental reviews to promote investment and expansion by chipmakers.
Brisket, anyone? These 5 Houston restaurants were ranked some of Texas’ best barbecue eateries in New York Times
Read full article: Brisket, anyone? These 5 Houston restaurants were ranked some of Texas’ best barbecue eateries in New York TimesThe Lone Star State is widely known for its delicious barbecue and, according to the New York Times, Houston is a hub for several restaurants known for its grilled cuisine.
Texas cotton farmers leading the charge for more government insurance to cover climate, inflation challenges
Read full article: Texas cotton farmers leading the charge for more government insurance to cover climate, inflation challengesThe federal Farm Bill is must-pass legislation that Congress debates every five years. It includes billions of dollars in farm subsidies and pays for food assistance programs.
More babies born with syphilis in Texas than other parts of United States
Read full article: More babies born with syphilis in Texas than other parts of United StatesTexas was the state that had the most congenital syphilis cases in the United States with 680 cases, according to a 2021 report published in April by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Dallas Democrat Colin Allred announces 2024 challenge to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz
Read full article: Dallas Democrat Colin Allred announces 2024 challenge to Republican U.S. Sen. Ted CruzAllred was first elected to Congress in 2018 and quickly became a rising Democratic star. Cruz is Texas’ junior senator and unsuccessfully sought the GOP presidential nomination in 2016.
Texas’ water infrastructure is broken, jeopardizing quality and supply for a growing state
Read full article: Texas’ water infrastructure is broken, jeopardizing quality and supply for a growing stateOn a daily basis, water managers in cities across the state move from crisis to crisis hoping to keep the water flowing to residents.
Texas Senate approves bill that would end faculty tenure at public universities
Read full article: Texas Senate approves bill that would end faculty tenure at public universitiesSenate Bill 18 faces an uphill battle at the Texas House, where Speaker Dade Phelan has expressed concerns with completely eliminating the commonplace job protection.
Battle over sports betting intensifies in Austin with bipartisan push
Read full article: Battle over sports betting intensifies in Austin with bipartisan pushA competitive match-up in Austin is heating up around mobile sports betting in Texas.The business of sports betting through a mobile device in the Lone Star State has been viewed as an underdog by many, but it is very much alive according to key players in Austin.
As 2024 nears, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis looms large over Gov. Greg Abbott in Texas
Read full article: As 2024 nears, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis looms large over Gov. Greg Abbott in TexasDeSantis and Abbott often appear to be locked in an unspoken ideological arms race as they take turns leading and then following one another, enacting policies and backing bills that push both states further to the right.
Katy’s new Brookfield Residential Community the best place to call home in Texas
Read full article: Katy’s new Brookfield Residential Community the best place to call home in TexasBrookfield Residential has been building modern, stylish homes in the Lone Star State for years, now in the Elyson Community in Katy.
‘A major step forward’: Texas agency touts approval of $90M for state cancer research, grants, prevention efforts
Read full article: ‘A major step forward’: Texas agency touts approval of $90M for state cancer research, grants, prevention effortsThe governing board of the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas, known as CPRIT, said it approved more than $90 million in new cancer research and prevention grants at its quarterly meeting near the Texas Capitol on Wednesday.
In Dallas suburbs, Friday Night Lights make way for cricket
Read full article: In Dallas suburbs, Friday Night Lights make way for cricketWelcome to the new Lone Star State, where cricket matches, a Hindu temple and Indian grocery stores sit in close proximity to Christian churches, cattle ranches and Jerry Jones’ Dallas Cowboys empire.
National political leaders stump through Texas ahead of midterm elections
Read full article: National political leaders stump through Texas ahead of midterm electionsFirst lady Jill Biden and U.S. House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy were in Texas Sunday to help members of their respective parties energize voters before Election Day.
Sports betting in Texas? Multiple sports teams, organizations pushing to legalize sports betting in Lone Star State
Read full article: Sports betting in Texas? Multiple sports teams, organizations pushing to legalize sports betting in Lone Star StateWhen it comes to sports betting, Texas is a state like no other.
‘SNL’ takes on Texas: 16 times show took on the Lone Star State, its people, policies and more
Read full article: ‘SNL’ takes on Texas: 16 times show took on the Lone Star State, its people, policies and moreNBC’s legendary show “SNL” has taken on Texas issues numerous times in its lengthy run, most recently the Texas woman who wouldn’t let her kids watch “Hocus Pocus 2″ because she feared it would “unleash hell on your kids.”
Stacking stones ‘not allowed’ in Texas: This is why rock cairns are prohibited at Lone Star State parks, authorities say
Read full article: Stacking stones ‘not allowed’ in Texas: This is why rock cairns are prohibited at Lone Star State parks, authorities sayYou’ve probably seen them at parks across Texas and the United States, and probably the world: rock cairns.
How the debunked conspiracy film “2000 Mules” became Texas Republican orthodoxy
Read full article: How the debunked conspiracy film “2000 Mules” became Texas Republican orthodoxyWatchdog groups fear the film will fuel chaos in the upcoming midterm elections and could be a pretext for more restrictive voting laws in the future.
PHOTOS: Everything is bigger, grander in Texas -- at least at this ‘majestic’ Sugar Land estate on the market for $5.6M
Read full article: PHOTOS: Everything is bigger, grander in Texas -- at least at this ‘majestic’ Sugar Land estate on the market for $5.6MA Sugar Land estate on the market for $5,600,000 proves that folks are still into having bigger and grander things in the Lone Star State.
Beto O’Rourke confronts a formidable GOP firewall as he woos rural Texans
Read full article: Beto O’Rourke confronts a formidable GOP firewall as he woos rural TexansDespite its dwindling population, rural Texas has consistently helped protect GOP dominance in statewide races, even as Democratic support grows in the state’s populous metro centers and suburbs.
Tex Pays it PAWward, making a final donation from his POUNDation to the HSPCA
Read full article: Tex Pays it PAWward, making a final donation from his POUNDation to the HSPCAOn the eve of his retirement KPRC 2's favorite employee paid it PAWward, making a final donation from his POUNDation to the HSPCA.
Daniella Correa chats life as a busy mom, the Correa Family Foundation, and what she misses about Houston
Read full article: Daniella Correa chats life as a busy mom, the Correa Family Foundation, and what she misses about HoustonWe're catching up with Daniella about how her family and foundation are still supporting Texas.
A West Texas coffee shop owner is giving away Plan B for free as fight over contraception access takes hold
Read full article: A West Texas coffee shop owner is giving away Plan B for free as fight over contraception access takes holdLast May, Lubbock became the biggest city in Texas to ban abortion within city limits. Now, with abortion outlawed throughout the Lone Star State, the fight over reproductive rights is taking a new turn.
Mother Nature’s Texas to-do list: These classic hikes showcase our state’s wild splendors
Read full article: Mother Nature’s Texas to-do list: These classic hikes showcase our state’s wild splendorsIf Mother Nature made a to-do list for Texas, we’d venture to guess that these hikes would be on it. They capture much of what the Lone Star State’s wild backyard has to offer. Breathtaking mountain vistas? Check. Splendid canyons? Check. Deep forests and swampy lowlands? Check and check.
Texas Republican Convention calls Biden win illegitimate and rebukes Cornyn over gun talks
Read full article: Texas Republican Convention calls Biden win illegitimate and rebukes Cornyn over gun talksSome 5,100 delegates and alternates voted on a party platform that also calls for ending the federal income tax, requiring education about fetal gestation and limiting the Legislature’s right to regulate guns.
Confronted with mass shootings, Texas Republicans have repeatedly loosened gun laws
Read full article: Confronted with mass shootings, Texas Republicans have repeatedly loosened gun lawsGov. Greg Abbott and other Republican leaders signaled an openness to some gun restrictions after recent mass shootings. But in the last several years, lawmakers have eased gun laws, most notably by passing a permitless carry bill last year.
🔒Wild, wonderful and totally Texas: 8 advertisers we love to watch pitch iconic Houston and Lone Star State brands
Read full article: 🔒Wild, wonderful and totally Texas: 8 advertisers we love to watch pitch iconic Houston and Lone Star State brandsFrom old to new, these are the best of the best of the strange and wonderful world of Houston and Texas advertising.
Lawsuit: Texas investigating parents of transgender youth
Read full article: Lawsuit: Texas investigating parents of transgender youthThe parents of a transgender teenager in Texas say in a lawsuit that the state is investigating them after Republican Gov. Greg Abbott ordered officials to look into reports of gender-confirming care for kids as abuse.
Bliss in abundance: Breathtaking Texas travel destinations that rival international getaways
Read full article: Bliss in abundance: Breathtaking Texas travel destinations that rival international getawaysModern life comes with its conveniences, but it’s also got its fair share of stress. Chances are your phone’s constantly buzzing with breaking news, work emails, traffic alerts and the like. And even if you only occasionally peek at your phone, the stress of so many alerts and updates may have left you feeling a bit burnt out. An escape from the mind-numbing hubbub of city living could probably do you some good.
Real and fantasy: These Houston and Texas power couples are the stuff of legend
Read full article: Real and fantasy: These Houston and Texas power couples are the stuff of legendThese are some of the couples with storied pasts in Houston and Texas. Some come from reality and others from the imaginations of creative folks with an eye on the Lone Star State.
The Lone Star State in song: 100 loud and proud Texas tracks sure to satisfy the Texas-obsessed Texan in us all
Read full article: The Lone Star State in song: 100 loud and proud Texas tracks sure to satisfy the Texas-obsessed Texan in us allAlmost no one identifies with their state the way us Texans do.
This salt dome discovery transformed Texas forever
Read full article: This salt dome discovery transformed Texas foreverOn Jan. 10, 1901, what began as a discovery of oil at Spindletop Hill, a salt dome formation south of Beaumont, would soon transform Texas into a major petroleum producer and industrial power.
This Midwest-based grocery store says they’re staying away from Texas due to competition
Read full article: This Midwest-based grocery store says they’re staying away from Texas due to competitionAn Iowa-based grocery store said they’re planning to expand outside the Midwestern U.S. by heading south, but they’re avoiding the Lone Star State.
Dome sweet dome: Peek inside this geodesic dwelling for sale in the Texas Hill Country
Read full article: Dome sweet dome: Peek inside this geodesic dwelling for sale in the Texas Hill CountryWhatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream house vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this rad Texas pad on the market.
LIST: The 20 most haunted places in Texas, according to Yelp
Read full article: LIST: The 20 most haunted places in Texas, according to YelpWhether you subscribe to the supernatural, or you merely enjoy a spooky story, you don’t have to try too hard to find either in Texas. Several of the states most popular hotels and restaurants purportedly play host to the unknown. This information comes courtesy of Yelp, the crowd-sourced review website we’ve all turned to for recommendations of some sort at one point or another (Though we admit, we were intrigued to learn ghost-plagued places were among the things Yelp ranked.)
Five takeaways from Texas’ third special legislative session
Read full article: Five takeaways from Texas’ third special legislative sessionGov. Greg Abbott’s office says there’s no plan for a fourth special session at this time. If this was the final special session of the year, what did we learn from it?
This city near Houston is paying less on gas than most in Texas, AAA says
Read full article: This city near Houston is paying less on gas than most in Texas, AAA saysResidents in the Lone Star State are lucky enough to pay less on unleaded gasoline than the national average, according to a report by AAA.
‘One-of-a-kind from start to finish’: Take a tour through this wild Texas party house on the market
Read full article: ‘One-of-a-kind from start to finish’: Take a tour through this wild Texas party house on the marketWhatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream home vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this odd Texas home on the market.
This Texas home on the market is totally normal. The décor, however, is not.
Read full article: This Texas home on the market is totally normal. The décor, however, is not.Whatever the reason you’re here, whether you’re honest-to-goodness house hunting, you’re searching for images to tack to your dream house vision board, or you just need something to gawk at to pass the time cooped up indoors, enjoy a virtual tour of this Texas home on the market.