SUMMER

Rain is expected to pop up across the Houston area this Thursday.

Rain is expected to pop up across the Houston area this Thursday.

Rain is popping up on Monday across the Houston area this Labor Day.

Say it isn’t so!

Mendel McCoy, a Houston wardrobe stylist, shares tips on how to elevate your personal style.

Now this is the type of Kenergy I like to see!

With the summer temperatures still soaring, KPRC 2′s Amy Davis recently asked our viewers and users how much their latest electric bill read.

Long, hot summer days mean more sun exposure on your skin

As the heat wave pushes people towards the water, the YMCA of Greater Houston is sharing some water safety tips.

It’s pool season and with all the fun that comes with that, also comes some danger for inexperienced swimmers.

Houston summers are H-O-T, so I did something I always wanted: I put up a clothesline.

Navigating divorce is difficult, being it is summer, the challenges can be even more apparent.

Navigating divorce is difficult, being it is summer, the challenges can be even more apparent.

Take advantage of the waterpark's limited-time offer of free swim lessons for children of all ages.

Sabrina Whittembury put her children in swim lessons at just a few years old.

Summer travel is here y'all!

Looking for a job? If so, this weekend, Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner is hosting a job and resource fair in Houston to help provide summer jobs and internships to the youth.

So now with help from Katy Nastro, a money-saving travel expert with going.com, we’re about to give you three of the cheapest, but still exciting, budget-friendly destinations this summer.

The YMCA of Greater Houston is now holding various on-site job fairs at 14 of its locations, hoping to fill 1,500 part-time summer positions.

Don’t think about a volcano when you’re mulching your trees. Do a doughnut instead.

Summer is over and temperatures are cooling off. This is usually the time of year when you can get the lowest electric rates. But if you have shopped for a new electric plan lately, you know prices are not falling like the temperature. KPRC 2 Investigates has what you need to know about your electric bill.

There are only a few weeks left of the summer break before the school year begins again. What did your kids do over the break? Did they go to summer camp? Went swimming in a lake? Maybe your family took a road trip.

This banana malt icebox cake is absolutely delish!!!

Refreshing recipes from Bludorn Restaurant

Brenham-based Blue Bell Ice Cream is now selling koozies to keep your ice cream cold.

As we know, a great way to beat the heat is by jumping into a pool, lake, or even the bay. Sadly, it’s during the summertime that drowning is a leading cause of accidental death for children younger than five.

Any Houstonian will tell you that vacationing in Galveston is like going to a home away from home - the weather is always great, the fresh seafood is to die for and there is so much to do.

Can the state's electricity grid handle all of the electricity usage during these hot summer months? Find out the scenarios that could bring rolling blackouts to your neighborhood - Plus, the role solar energy plays in all of this.

A roadway in Crockett, Texas, grew so hot on Monday that the roadway was “bleeding” asphalt.

TranStar held a news conference Wednesday on ways to help prevent heat injuries and hot car deaths this summer.

The heat is on, and Moody Gardens Palm Beach is the perfect escape!

Houston hit 100 degrees on Sunday for the first time since Aug. 29, 2020! It was definitely a hot spring day. You might read that and think… SPRING? But the answer is yes! Sunday was still considered spring.

Summer doesn’t officially start until June 21st, but we’re already feeling the extreme heat! If you have pets, it’s important to make sure they get what they need to survive the hot weather.

From margaritas to frozen treats, Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV has all kinds of ideas for your next happy hour.

Summer is finally here and to help cool off -- Wendy’s has released its “high-anticipated” Strawberry Frosty for many berry-lovers to enjoy.

If you can’t make it to our studios, no worries! You can donate thru June 13 at your Neighborhood Donor Center or any of the locations below.

From high thrills to twists and turns -- a look at the four new waterslides now open at Splashway Waterpark.

The color of your child’s swimsuit can play a huge role in preventing drowning incidents, according to a study.

Does your family have a road trip planned this summer? Why not check out the new rides at a local waterpark? Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re live with a first of a kind waterslide. Plus, we’ll preview 3 other brand new attractions.

Today kicks off a long holiday weekend for many, Memorial Day, the unofficial start to summer.

Dr. Angie Curtis with UTHealth Houston and Children's Memorial Hermann Hospital offers some advice to parents with children involved in summer activities.

Summer travel prices are skyrocketing, but if you want to take a trip this season there are things you can do to save money.

Liz DeBold Fusco, Senior Communications Lead for Airbnb, North America joined KPRC 2′s Owen Conflenti and Lisa Hernandez on KPRC 2+ to discuss what travelers need to know when booking their stays.

Even though the calendar says early May, we're seeing temperatures that are more common for late June! How do you handle some heat precautions and tips in this summery pattern?

City pools across the nation are dealing with staffing issues and struggling to find lifeguards for the summer.

Fight the frizz like a hair pro!

Summer is upon us and that means one thing in Houston; Get your best ride out the shed, wax it down, and take it for a spin!

Are you ready for some fun in the sun? Typhoon Texas is hosting its “Sneak Peek to Summer” starting this weekend through Memorial Day weekend.

It’s no secret: Traveling by vehicle has gotten pretty pricy recently.

Pita Taufatofua will instead focus on helping Tonga recover from a tsunami that devastated the island nation in January.

The Beijing Winter Olympics open in four months — just six months after the Summer Games wrapped up in Tokyo.

Somehow, summer 2021 has come to a close (hello, sad girl fall!), so we’re going to take a look back at all the major things that happened this summer that you probably already forgot about, because this summer went by way too fast.

There is a new trend sweeping the nation, and if you’ve never owned a pair, you probably just don’t get it yet.

Summer is coming to an end as students and teachers prep for the 2021-2022 school year. It will be the first time for many students who will see the inside of a classroom since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.

Space Center Houston opens its doors this summer for space fans to meet, train, and eat with an astronaut!

The Houston Area Urban League Young Professionals, in partnership with the Ascend Cares Foundation and Habitat for Humanity, delivered 30 window units for seniors in southeast Houston.

Grab the kiddos and check out the museum's exciting events happening every Saturday.

ERCOT and PUC give updates on summer grid preparations

It’s another hot, sweaty, Houston summer and you might be desperate for a deodorant that works.

Fidget toys aren’t just the latest rage on TikTok, they are also a way great tool to reduce stress and anxiety in kids.

With Independence Day on the horizon, there will be plenty of celebrations and fireworks. While it might be a party for you, it’s not so much for your pets.

The summer is better with friends. And, the YMCA is making it easier for teens to connect.

Summer is here, and we are slowly regaining many of the freedoms we've taken for granted.

With more than 42,000 followers on TikTok, celebrity hairstylist Joseph Maine is always on point with the latest hair and beauty trends. He recently shared some styling secrets for dealing with the Houston heat and humidity.

Dubbed the world’s longest and biggest inflatable slip ‘n’ slide festival, Slide The Slopes is coming to Texas.

Whether you’re taking a road trip, spending the day at the pool or sending your kids to summer camp, CEO of Crime Stoppers of Houston, Rania Mankarious shares a quick checklist of things to keep in mind this summer season.

Power Wizard specializes in finding and comparing electricity rates

Dermatologist Dr. Sherry Ingraham with Advanced Dermatology shares easy ways to keep your skin healthy this summer.

It may not be officially summer just yet, but given the temperatures in Texas, it certainly feels like the season has arrived.

Visitors are invited to enjoy free admission at the Holocaust Museum Houston this summer, according to a press release.

Check out the latest summer flower trends, as well as how to create a beautiful summer sunflower wreath.

Many families may finally start feeling ready to travel again and plan a family vacation.

Summer is a great time for Houstonians to learn new skills for a better career.

Did someone say ice cream? Just in time for the hot summer days, Blue Bell announced a new ice cream that is sure to keep you warm.

Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV shares some of her favorite picnic-friendly foods and recipes, including a layered picnic salad and strawberry gin cocktail.

Summer is right around the corner, so a lot of residents are looking for a place to cool down. Typhoon Texas will kick off its pre-summer weekend schedule by the end of April.

New York Times bestselling author and host of the syndicated television show The Doctors’—Ian K. Smith, M.D has a unique intermittent fasting plan that combines the power of time-restricted eating with an easy-to-follow detailed program.

Shaving is one of the most popular hair removal methods available, but whether is razor burns or ingrown hairs, there can be challenges in the pursuit of smooth skin.

Comicpalooza is returning to Houston this summer.

Are you looking for a family-friendly way to get outdoors this summer?

Summer is on the horizon, and many are probably considering what that might look like for them.

Heat and strong winds also hit California and parts of the Pacific Northwest over the holiday weekend, triggering destructive wildfires. Snow fell in Colorado, Montana and Wyoming, where portions of Interstate 80 closed and forecasters predicted up to a foot (30 centimeters) in the mountains and temperatures in the teens (-7 Celsius) overnight. Several northern Utah school districts canceled classes, and officials warned people to stay inside if possible to avoid flying debris, downed power lines and other dangers. Several semitrailer trucks blew over on northern Utah highways. Freeze and frost warnings also were posted for parts of Montana, Idaho, Colorado, Nebraska, North Dakota and Minnesota.

HOUSTON – Recruited community street scientist volunteers will embark on a 300-square-mile effort Friday to measure and map urban heat in the region, officials said. Right around when temperatures tend to hit their peak in Houston and Harris County, nearly 80 community scientists will take to the streets with specially-designed thermal sensors attached to their cars or bicycles. This community science endeavor is led by the Houston Harris Heat Action Team (H3AT), a collaboration between The Nature Conservancy of Texas (TNC), Houston Advanced Research Center (HARC), the City of Houston, and Harris County Public Health (HCPH), and in partnership with Lowe’s and Shell. Officials say Houston and Harris County are currently facing a number of climate resilience and health challenges, and one of the most overlooked issues is urban heat. The project volunteers will cover 32 mapping areas, or “polygons,” that each represents a 10-square mile area.

HOUSTON – Whataburger has released a line of pool and beach products that just might make you hungry while you’re basking in the sun this summer. The collection includes a Whataburger beach towel, logo umbrella and fries-inspired pool float. Other items include swim trunks, UV shirts, straw hats and button-down shirts. Whataburger summer line 2020 (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Whataburger summer line 2020 (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

Learn to read your plantsPlants sometimes look wilted during the heat of the day, even if they are well-watered. Water early in the morning or late in the evening when temperatures are cooler this reduces evaporation and allows plants time to uptake water before the heat of the day. The combination of heat and humidity can cause plants to poach, sometimes leading to permanent tissue damage. Electrolytes are minerals that help our bodies cope with stress, and heat is a definite stress factor. For more information to managing summer heat in the garden, click here to follow Angelas blog.

Summer camp might not be an option this year, but YouTube has created a free #CampYouTube, so as to re-create common camp experiences through YouTube videos. These include arts and crafts, sports, writing workshops, photography tutorials, mental health exercises, exploring the outdoors and SO much more — seriously, there are about 1,200 videos in total. Any interest in learning how to make a ping pong ball float? Plus, YouTube uses resources for its videos from partners like the BBC, Imagination Library, Code.org, Breakthrough Junior Challenge, Google Arts and Culture, National Geographic Society, Sesame Street and others. “These resources are not meant to replace homework assigned by teachers, but meant to complement that work,” YouTube states on its camp website.

(CNN) – If you're serious about protecting yourself — and others — from the very real dangers of Covid-19, you're wearing a mask when you go out around others. Breakouts that occur after wearing a mask have become so common that mask acne's been dubbed "maskne" on social media. Since we can't — or shouldn't — stop wearing masks around others for the foreseeable future, here are some key prevention tips. Use gentle skin care products"Good quality, simple skincare does not have to be the $500 fancy product. This is also not the time to take up a new skin care regimen.

(CNN) – The much-anticipated Saharan dust plume is now making its more than 5,000-mile trek across the Atlantic to the United States. If you haven't heard your friends talking about this "mysterious" Saharan dust plume supposedly adding yet another layer to 2020, then you've certainly seen it all over social media this past week. This Saharan dust plume blowing across the Atlantic Ocean from Africa is nothing new, or even special to 2020. Saharan dust can also impact you in several ways once it reaches land. Here's the top 3 ways you'll notice next week's Saharan dust here in the US.

HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health officials have confirmed the first sample of the West Nile Virus in a mosquito in northwest Harris County Wednesday, officials announced in a press release. “The WNV mosquito sample was identified in the northwest quadrant of Harris County,” officials wrote. The Mosquito and Vector Control Division of Harris County Public Health began treatment to the area where the disease mosquitos were found on Tuesday to reduce the risk of human infection. “Mosquitos are around throughout the year; however, they are more prevalent during the warmer months, and typically most active from June through October,” officials wrote in a press release. “Out of the 56 species of mosquitoes found in our area, only a handful transmit diseases such as West Nile Virus, Chikungunya, Dengue and Zika.”See a map from the Harris County Health Department that shows which neighborhood is being treated.

HOUSTON – As the summer season heats up, and Texas continues its grand reopening, cases of COVID-19 are spiking in the Houston area in recent days. Casady wonders which activities are “low risk” or “high risk.” KPRC 2 set out to do that as well, but it became apparent that the methodology in various “risk rankings” was flawed. A false sense of securityThe CDC has guidance on summer activities, including camps and youth sports, as well as travel. But Dr. Prathit Kulkarni of Baylor College of Medicine says these safety ratings can create a false sense of security. The bottom line is don’t assume that because something ranks a backyard barbecue as “low risk,” that it is.

Whether it’s a day of education or catching some sun, we rounded up a few places that are now open and ready for some family fun. Staff will monitor visitor numbers as well as limit the number of visitors in non-touch galleries that will remain open. Museum staff will have daily temperature screenings and practice social distancing in all areas of the museum. Timed entry tickets for 2.5-hour visit will ensure a consistent flow of families at a 20% capacity (a little over 100 visitors max. Adults, children ages 2+, and museum staff must wear masks that cover the nose and mouth to enter the museum.

The advertiser paid a fee to promote this sponsored article and may have influenced or authored the content. The views expressed in this article are those of the advertiser and do not necessarily reflect those of this site or affiliated companies. HOUSTON After two months of being closed, the Houston Zoo welcomed back visitors today. This is the perfect place for a fun family outing and to admire the animals you love. Jackie Wallace, senior director of public relations with the Houston Zoo, explains the new safety protocols in place, including how all guests need to purchase tickets online during this time.

Our KPRC 2 followers on Facebook and Instagram shared their summer plans with us and how they plan to do it safely. Surprisingly, according to Key, it was a little empty when she visited on Memorial Day weekend. Several Instagram followers pointed out the main image we shared on our account, which was Big Bend National Park. Looks beautiful! said Instagram follower dgvtx82. What are your summer plans?

Happy Campers is a one-stop-shop for parents to find the perfect summer camps for their kids | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: May 26, 2020, 1:35 pmA lot of popular summer camps have cancelled their programs out of precaution this year, but there are still plenty of camps that are offering on-site sessions. Happy Campers will do all of the research FOR you!

HOUSTON – Grand Texas’ Big Rivers Waterpark is set to open as scheduled over Memorial Day weekend. The park will officially open for the summer season at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, May 23. Visitors will have access to multiple hand sanitizing stations set up throughout the park, and staff who closely interact with visitors will wear face masks. The park is currently offering daily tickets at a reduced price of $20.20 through the end of May. Discounted tickets include access to all waterpark rides, the petting zoo and maze.

Check out the list below and get to know the lesser known beaches that are just a drive away from Houston. Surfside BeachDistance from Houston: 67.1 milesThe big advantage between Galveston’s beaches and Surfside Beach is the free parking. It is also not overrun by tourists and you can see mostly local action on the shores, according to Only In Your State. Terramar BeachDistance from Houston: 66 milesTerramar Beach is a small Galveston community that allows the public to access their beaches, located 17 miles from 61st Street. Know of any other less known beaches that are worth the drive from Houston?