Several Houston-area suburbs have been recognized as some of the best places to retire in the United States, according to a new ranking from U.S. News & World Report. The ranking highlights these communities’ strong balance of affordability, quality healthcare access, and overall quality of life, reflecting a broader trend of retirees seeking comfort and value in suburban settings.

Affordable rent, top-ranked health care, and parks within walking distance — here’s why Pasadena is a top Texas city for retirees.

Good news: monthly Social Security payments should continue during the shutdown. But new claims and corrections may be delayed. Attorney Marc Whitehead discusses the latest updates on Houston Life.

More than 1,000 former City of Houston employees who opted into an early retirement pension program earlier this year are facing severe financial hardship after waiting nearly five months for their promised payments.

Texas might be famous for its warm weather and low taxes, but a recent BankRate survey has ranked it as one of the worst states for retirement.

Chambers County Judge Jimmy Sylvia has announced his retirement at the end of his current term, concluding on December 31, 2026.

Mark A. Wallace, CEO of Texas Children’s Hospital, will retire on October 4, marking his 35th anniversary with the institution.

Before Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley does his final forecast on KPRC 2, he's chatting with Houston Life's Derrick Shore about his impressive career. From where he got his outgoing personality to the way viewers reacted to his 2012 marriage to his longtime partner Kevin, Frank looks back on some of the defining milestones that shaped his life.

Cornerback intercepted career-high five passes last season for AFC South champions

Dr. Ed Young, senior pastor of Houston’s Second Baptist Church, announced his retirement Sunday morning.

Sarah Pepper has been part of our Houston community for nearly two decades -- and she's about to make a big change.

Help us congratulate Frank on his retirement. Share your goodbye messages and your fondest memories of him.

For nearly 30 years, KPRC 2 Chief Meteorologist Frank Billingsley has been providing valuable, life-saving information to the Houston community when severe weather strikes.

Houston Police Chief Troy Finner is stepping down as chief of the department.

What's happened in badminton since the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

Take a look back at the 2008 U.S. men's soccer team that competed in the Beijing Olympic Games.

Nearly 50 years in the news industry are simply not enough to capture the phenomenal gem that is Khambrel Marshall.

The Fort Bend ISD school board voted to approve the retirement of superintendent Dr. Christie Whitbeck during a meeting on Monday evening.

Houston Astros Manager Dusty Baker stopped by for burgers at Bun B’s Trill Burgers on Friday, after announcing his retirement, according to a news release from the company.

The $1.7 trillion spending bill for 2023 includes important changes to retirement saving plans, known as the secure act 2.0. Financial professional Ryan Wheless from Allied Wealth joins us to share what you need to know.

After nearly 40 years as an educator, the superintendent of the Alief Independent School District is retiring in December.

Retirement can be defined as the enjoyment in life one is not able to experience when working.

The retiring legend, John McClain, joined KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy to discuss his career and, of course, the state of the Houston Texans following the trade of quarterback Deshaun Watson.

After announcing his retirement earlier on Wednesday, former Houston Texans star Whitney Mercilus spoke 1-on-1 with KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy about his decision.

Without much snow, the employees improvised, and a viral video was born.

Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Johnathan Joseph announced his retirement Thursday on social media.

A proclamation from Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner declares March 4, 2021, as Phil Archer day in Houston. HOUSTON – KPRC 2′s senior reporter Phil Archer is retiring this week after nearly 45 years of telling Houston’s story. In honor of Archer’s years of service, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner has declared March 4 “Phil Archer Day” in the city. “Phil Archer truly represents the vitality and character of Houston, having dedicated over four decades to keeping the residents of Houston informed on worldwide, national, state and local happenings,” Turner wrote in his proclamation. “You’ve been such a part of my life, me getting to watch you all these years,” Abbott said.

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Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady will officially retire, he announced Tuesday on Instagram.

Michael Jeffcott is playing the hands the pandemic has dealt. The 75-year-old retired from a long career in landscaping two years ago with hopes of traveling nationally and internationally. The retired couple are due to receive their second COVID-19 vaccine shot next week. Jeffcott said while their health precautions won’t change, he hopes their travel plans will by the end of the year. “Traveling around the United States looking for some small towns and quite frankly looking for some dance halls.”

SAN ANTONIO, TX – A San Antonio-area bus driver is retiring with a perfect record. Raul Chapa has recorded more than 3 million miles and 41 years of service with San Antonio’s VIA Metropolitan Transit, KSAT reported. “A couple of days after his passing, I woke up one night and said ‘life’s too short,’” Chapa told KSAT. The National Safety Council awarded him the “Three Million Mile” Award, for his perfect driving record, with no incidents or accidents during his transportation career, KSAT reported. “Because God was my copilot, it was simple and the next thing, I worked for a company that is outstanding,” Chapa told KSAT.

HOUSTON – Do you think you’ve been budgeting correctly in preparation for retirement? This Finance Friday we’re tackling the misconceptions that come with saving for your golden years. Certified financial planner and president of Shakiba Capital, Trevor Shakiba shares 5 common retirement myths. If you are looking for a new way to invest, you can connect with Trevor by visiting ShakibaCapital.com

A Comerica Park videoboard displays a thank you message to Detroit Tigers manager Ron Gardenhire, who announced his retirement prior to a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Detroit. This year was taking more of a toll on the 62-year-old Detroit Tigers manager than he'd necessarily let on. General manager Al Avila said he made a routine visit to Gardenhire’s office Saturday, when the manager told him about the decision. “On behalf of all of us with the Detroit Tigers, congratulations to Ron Gardenhire on a tremendous managerial career,” Tigers CEO Christopher Ilitch said in a statement. “Always, you'll miss baseball,” Gardenhire said.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Even with the shaky economic times, we need to remember it is still possible to save for retirement. Financial advisors say thanks to inflation and better saving habits, you could still retire with $1 million in the bank. So how much do you need to save now to get to a million later? That is why it is key to start saving early. The younger you start, the easier it is to retire a millionaire.

Houston – With so many people unemployed, many are considering pulling money out of retirement plans to pay bills. Why 2020 is the best year to borrow from retirement plansThe federal CARES Act includes provisions that make it easier and less punitive for people who have been impacted by COVID-19 to take money out of their IRAs, 401ks and other qualified plans. Until the end of 2020, you can withdraw up to $100,000 from a qualified retirement account with no 10% penalty. Proceed with CautionDon’t think of this as a free pass to use your retirement money if your income has not been impacted by COVID-19. If you can’t provide that, you will likely have to pay the taxes and penalty on the money you took out.

Bill Balleza shared his final thoughts before retirement. He thanked the many people who helped throughout his nearly 40-year career at KPRC 2. To see all of the celebratory coverage, visit the #ThankYouBillBalleza page.

HOUSTON – If you plan to rely on your Social Security benefits to get by after retirement, you will likely not have enough to pay your monthly expenses. Making matters worse, there are several Social Security myths that are costing older Americans thousands of dollars in lost benefits. 1:You need their social security benefits now because when you are retirement age, the Social Security system will be dried up. 2:You should take your Social Security benefit early and invest the money each month so that when you need it, you will have earned more. You can also work with a Social Security certified financial consultant to put together a Social Security analysis using your benefit and income information.