Motorsports icon Michael Andretti tells The Associated Press he’s at a point in his life where he no longer wants to run the day-to-day of his global operation and that’s why he turned over leadership to his business partner.

The mother of a man shot and killed near a taco truck on Richmond Avenue Thursday is sharing her painful story with KPRC 2.

Ivanka Trump comes onto stage as President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally in support of Senate candidates Sen. Kelly Loeffler, R-Ga., and David Perdue in Dalton, Ga., Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)WASHINGTON – Ivanka Trump will not be running for Florida Sen. Marco Rubio's U.S. Senate seat in 2022 as she settles into life after Washington. Lara Trump, the former president's daughter-in-law, who served as a chief campaign surrogate, is still considering running for the Senate in North Carolina. And the former president’s eldest son, Donald Trump Jr., remains deeply popular with his father's base. AdIn a pair of friendly statements, Rubio and Ivanka Trump praised one another for their efforts together working on issues like paid family leave.

Clear Creek ISD -- The Clear Creek Independent School District is issuing an early release for all staff and students at noon Tuesday. Conroe ISD - Classes closed Friday due to power outages. Harmony Public Schools -- Closed Wednesday and Thursday. La Porte ISD -- La Porte Independent School District will be closed Tuesday so that staff members may prepare for Hurricane Laura. Montgomery ISD -- Montgomery ISD Schools closed Friday.

HOUSTON The Houston Fire Department showed off its expanded high water rescue fleet. After Hurricane Harvey, the department increased the number of its 5-ton high water rescue vehicles refurbished military vehicles to serve during flooding events. Now, there are nine high water rescue vehicles, each with a 10-foot intake. The firefighters are divided between the Water Strike Team, which trains for still water rescues, and the Technical Rescue Team which trains for swift water. The Houston Police Department also has 20 of the same kind high water rescue vehicles also stationed throughout the city.

HOUSTON When it comes to severe weather, Texans response is slightly different from the rest. Additionally, shoppers in Texas might actually have better luck finding a case of water because Texans are also stocking up on booze and laughing while theyre at it. In Texas, brisket is considered part of hurricane preparedness supplies. A man goes to a bar in texas: Can I have a corona and two hurricanes please. Just picked up my Hurricane Preparedness Kit pic.twitter.com/vvbA61yvbi cory (@coryhtx) August 25, 20208.

HOUSTON As two storms approach the Gulf coast, Harris County officials are coordinating a storm defense plan. Sanchez says Lauras forecasted track is constantly changing, which causes issues, but theyre as prepared as they can be. Outside of it, theyre tracking their resources like high water rescue vehicles. The good news is since Hurricane Harvey we have 60% more high water rescue assets in this region than we did back then, said Sanchez. Sanchez also advised that families need to a hurricane plan and hurricane kit.

Tulsi started as an enterprise reporter at KPRC2 in 2019. She specializes in in-depth storytelling, going beyond the breaking headlines to provide context and understanding. She previously worked at the Houston Chronicle and was a member of the Pulitzer Prize finalist team for their coverage of Hurricane Harvey.

HOUSTON As severe weather potentially heads for the Houston-area, many groups are preemptively issuing evacuation orders. Related stories and resourcesLatest forecast updates from KPRC 2 MeteorologistsLive blog following updates, closures, and moreLIVE SOCIAL FEED: What Houstons experts are saying about Laura and Marco right nowHere is KPRC2s 2020 Hurricane & Flood Survival GuideHeres a list of the evacuation orders in place right now:

HOUSTON With all eyes on the Gulf of Mexico and the two hurricanes brewing just a day apart, residents along the coast, from Louisiana to Brazoria County, are preparing for the worst. While the path of Tropical Storm Laura and Tropical Storm Marco remain uncertain Monday evening, residents and local leaders are taking preemptive measures to stay safe. See those videos below:EvacuationsGalveston County Judge Mark Henry issued a disaster declaration for the area just hours after the city of Galveston issued a voluntary evacuation order ahead of Tropical Storm Laura. First responders get readyIn anticipation of severe weather and flooding, the Houston Police Department and Houston Fire Department began preparing their severe weather equipment, boats and more to properly assist residents who might need aid in the coming days. See the video below:Coastal residents prepare for the worstLouisiana:Brazoria County:Jefferson County:Chambers County: