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The City of Houston is extending is its Public Health Heat Emergency throughout the weekend.

Houston is re-activating its Public Health Heat Emergency Plan and will provide resources for people to take refuge from extreme heat Wednesday through Sunday.

Rap legend Bun B’s Trill Burgers restaurant is having a soft opening in Houston Wednesday and it’ll have mouth-watering options for everyone.

A viewer asked just what does 30% chance of rain mean?

U.S. Rep. Sheila Jackson Lee is holding a news conference on Tuesday to announce the Stop Human Trafficking In School Zones Act that she has created.

Oh weekend, how we yearn for thee!

Watch the pet preview on Friday, April 28 at 10 a.m.

Your teenagers will be out of school for the summer before you know it. Making sure they have meaningful job opportunities so they don’t get into trouble is a key part of Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner’s mission to make Houston streets safer

For the fourth season in a row, the University of Houston Men’s Basketball Team will play in the NCAA tournament for the Sweet 16 game.

A double home lot in the Heights is something to behold -- so behold, y’all.

Four top law-enforcement officials in the Harris County region warned Thursday of severe consequences for those plotting illegal “street takeovers” to promote street racing or reckless driving like recent events in Austin and Houston.

More than 20 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency listed a Northwest Harris County shopping center at the 11600 block of Jones Road as a superfund site after county officials say a former dry cleaning business spent more than a decade improperly dumping toxic waste.

“I’ve never seen nothing like that in person it was pretty crazy.”

Disaster Relief shelter at the BakerRipley Pasadena Campus

In October 2021, after more than a decade as a healthy, competitive runner, Esau Velazquez suffered a heart attack.

Its National Law Enforcement Appreciation Day and several Lotus Seafood locations are honoring law enforcement by offering police offers a 20% discount on Monday, according to a release.

Astro Access is a project dedicated to promoting disability inclusion in space.

It was business as usual on Wednesday afternoon at Ely’s Beauty Salon in north Houston until a U-Haul plowed into the business.

The H.E.B. Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Uptown Holiday Lighting are two of Houston’s biggest holiday events, drawing in tens of thousands of guests.

The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.

According to the Center for Disease Control, one in five adults experience long-haul COVID-19.

“Fraud is on the rise here in Houston,” and one particular woman is part of the reason why, according to Sergeant Darren Schlosser with the Houston Police Department’s Auto Theft Division Vehicle Fraud Unit.

The Houston Astros have won the World Series and fans are ready to grab the latest gear.

Want to scare up some fun? Try these adults-only events

The pastor of Pattison United Methodist Church recently saved a member of her congregation who was in the middle of a diabetic emergency.

A not-so-scary haunted house, an Oktoberfest extravaganza and a food and wine festival featuring some of the city’s top chefs made our shortlist of the Houston-area’s cultural offerings this weekend.

She teaches at Willis ISD.

It’s officially that time of year.

A Houston area family is suing a fast food chain after they say a worker pulled out a gun and shot at them.

Of the city’s many fine coffee shops, these are the ones inviting enough to linger in.

Howdy Homemade Ice Cream employs adults with special needs and they’re celebrating a lot of big achievements! The company is hosting a one-year-anniversary Friday at the Katy storefront at 20920 Katy Freeway, Ste, S. They have live music, celebrity guests, and ice cream (obviously). Those with special needs will get free ice cream during the celebration from noon to 9 p.m.

The Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.

High gas prices are being passed on to consumers in a variety of ways, and now, consumers are feeling the squeeze everywhere.

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.

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton announced that he has filed a motion for a preliminary injunction Monday to stop the implementation of the Department of Homeland Security’s new rule he says is unlawfully altering asylum and parole procedures at the border.

Houston-area lawmakers weigh-in with how they would like to see the budget surplus spent on.

A palatial, Queen Anne Victorian on a manicured double lot in Houston’s historic Brooke Smith neighborhood is on the market for $1,095,000.

Temperatures are expected to rise this Mother’s Day weekend and in response, authorities have opened several public facilities located throughout the county to serve as emergency cooling centers, Saturday through Sunday.

For the first time, we are hearing what accused killer Andre Jackson had to say to authorities shortly after his arrest on June 3, 2016, for the murder of Josue Flores. Prosecutors played the police interview for the jury on Thursday.

Patrons of Dragon's Lair Comics & Fantasy band together to help beloved local business

The Region II Gymnastics Championships wrapped up yesterday at Rudder High School in Bryan, TX.

Christine Ha was the first blind contestant on Master Chef and won the show’s third season. Following the show, she went on to become a renowned restaurateur, entrepreneur and author hoping to spread awareness about her condition and inspiring people to achieve their dreams despite their limitations.

With the 2022 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo soon to be underway, organizers have a fresh line of merchandise to celebrate the event’s 90th anniversary.

An Amber Alert has been issued for three children who were reportedly abducted Monday afternoon.

Back in June 2021, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher asked for an investigation into post offices in her district after residents who live on the west and southwest side of Houston filed more than 300 complaints.

Russell Wilson threw for 260 yards and two touchdowns and the Seattle Seahawks won consecutive games for the first time this season with a 33-13 victory over the Houston Texans.

The most wonderful time of the year is right around the corner. It’s time to pull out those Christmas decorations - or get new, fresh ones to bring in the yuletide season. Several tree farms in the Houston area will be selling fresh wreaths this holiday season.

Road Rage cases are on the rise, happening far too often, authorities said on Wednesday.

“Indian food, in general, is a very foreign concept to a lot of people.”

The front arrived, the front arrived! As it moved across the coast yesterday evening, my click2pin fan who calls herself psychogranny took the cover photo in Sargent, Matagorda County. She writes:

There are signs that the Houston area is heading in the right direction as hospitals report shorter wait times for beds for COVID and non-COVID patients.

Galveston County authorities are searching for a suspect involved in an apparent road rage incident on Saturday.

The American Red Cross has opened shelters along the Texas Gulf Coast for anyone impacted by flooding due to Tropical Storm Nicholas.

Every Thursday we take a look at some of the top games in the Austin/San Antonio area you should be checking out.

Since before the start of the pandemic, many of you have complained about not getting your mail on time.

KPRC 2 Insiders asked us questions about what to expect this school year as COVID-19 cases continue to rise.

Here's a list to find the freshest produce in Houston's local farmers markets.

A combination of high humidity and leftover smoke from 4th of July fireworks made for some foggy conditions as commuters headed out for the day

Peruse the list to see some of the most gorgeous homes swept off the market last month.

Business is booming at many restaurants throughout the Houston area, but an ongoing and unprecedented staffing shortage is forcing owners to get creative to incentivize job applicants.

A close friend of a man who died when a Tesla crashed into a tree and burned says he believes Dr. William Varner was trying to save his own life by getting into the back seat of the car.“

Brazoria County sheriff’s deputies believe a man was followed for about 45 miles from a high-end jewelry store near the Galleria to his home near Alvin before he was robbed in his driveway.

Another woman has come forward accusing a Baytown pain management doctor of inappropriate conduct during an examination.

Houston Methodist Hospital is now offering walk-in vaccines at all seven of its vaccine clinics.

Atascocita, TX – An Atascocita man is facing charges of street racing and child endangerment after investigators say he was racing with his two children in the back seat of his car. According to Harris County Precinct 4 Constable Mark Herman, Kevin Quinteros admitted that he was racing last Saturday in the 20000 block of West Lake Parkway. He had a female companion, a 7-month-old baby, and then a 3-year-old child,” said Herman. “Most of these individuals that are out on our streets racing underestimate the danger of what speed can do and every year we see it - hundreds and hundreds of people die from street racing,” Herman told KPRC 2. AdQuinteros is facing one count of street racing in addition to two child endangerment charges.

This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistribu)HOUSTON – Amazon continues to expand its company in the Houston area after announcing that it’s building four more delivery stations in the Houston area. The additional delivery stations will help increase the company’s efficiency of deliveries for customers in the area, according to Amazon. The stations will create more than 300 full-time jobs, which will pay $15 per hour and a benefits package, according to a release. Amazon expects the new sites to open sometime later this year. The following delivery stations will be located at the following addresses:9155 Derrington Road, Houston, TX 7601111311 N Gessner Drive, Houston, TX 77064Northcrest and Spring Steubner, Spring, TX 77064Highway 59 and Kingwood Drive, Porter, TX 77365“We are both excited and grateful to Amazon for seeing an opportunity to expand their growing network in this quickly developing area of Montgomery County,” said Frank McCrady, president and CEO of the East Montgomery County Improvement District.

Cypress, TX – Extended family members have helped with the challenges of virtual learning during the pandemic, experts said. Virtual learning isn’t always easy for children and in the Patel home, it was a concern for the kids to return to the classroom. “I wake them up, have breakfast, get in the shower, get ready for school,” said Hansa Patel. “It helps with young people and learning and having another adult at home to support the family. She believes most relatives, if they’re able to do so safely, would welcome the opportunity to connect with family.

There’s a new zebra in town at the Houston Zoo! The Grant’s zebra, Rosalita, comes to Houston from Brownsville, TX. Rosalita, a Grant’s zebra, came to the Houston Zoo from Brownsville. The Houston Zoo provides support and training for local communities in Kenya to protect wild zebras. AdWhen guests visit the Houston Zoo to see zebras Kapuki and Rosalita, they will also help save wild zebras in Africa.

One of the most highly sought-after recruits in the nation is headed to Norman. West Orange Stark's Demetrius "Pancake" Hunter gave his pledge to the Sooners late Monday night. According to rivals.com Hunter is the No. West Orange Stark has a proud football tradition with multiple NFL Players including Earl Thomas of the Baltimore Ravens. Demetrius Hunter makes the 7th commit for the Sooners and first O-Lineman.

Houston, TX – Meteorologically speaking, the spring season is from March 1 to May 31 (easier for record keeping) despite the Equinox occurring on Saturday, March 20th (4:37am). Longer hours of daylight, return of bluebonnets, and warmer weather. Of course, this is also the season for severe weather. Here’s the frontal position for then and while most models are not forecasting severe weather, we are still five days out. On the upside, the monthly forecast for rain is below normal (normal is just under 3.5″).

HOUSTON – Many local businesses and organizations have opened food and water distribution sites in the Houston area in the wake of the recent winter storms. Various distribution sites pop up daily, so please keep checking this list if you’re in need. Houston Community College-North Forest CampusTexas State Representative Senfronia Thompson, NACC Disaster Services, Teamsters Union, Houston Community College (HCC)- North Forest campus, HCC Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Peoples United Summit, and other volunteer groups host water and food distribution in northeast Houston. The organizers will provide food and water for about 1,000 vehicles. Pet owners will receive free pet food, supplies, and information on additional resources such as the Houston Humane Society’s free spay/neuter program.

UPDATE: Rickie Dillard has been found safe, according to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office. A Silver Alert was issued for a 66-year-old man last seen in Spring. Rickie Dillard was last seen at approximately 7:40 a.m. Friday in the 17000 block of South Cypress Villas Drive in Spring, TX. He was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, a long gray fleece robe, gray sweatpants and black shoes. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is urged to contact the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at (713) 755-7427.

Amid the boil water advisory, several water distribution sites are opening in the Houston area. Harris County, Precinct 2Harris County Precinct 2 will be hosting a pair of drive-through pop-up food giveaways. Food distribution sitesHouston Food Bank Neighborhood Super Site Food Distribution at NRGHouston Food Bank will host a Neighborhood Super Site food distribution at NRG Stadium this Sunday, February 21, from 9 am to 1 pm or until all food is distributed. AdHarris County, Precinct 2Harris County Precinct 2 will be hosting a pair of drive-through pop-up food giveaways. Sunday’s food distribution will be held at 10 a.m. at Leonel Castillo Community Center at 2101 South Street.

HOUSTON – If you’ve been affected by the winter storm, Reagan Bregman and husband, Astros’ third baseman Alex Bregman have teamed up with Brothers Produce and The Astros Foundation to deliver cases of water to people in need. More than 18,000 cases of water will be distributed tomorrow, starting at 9 a.m. at the Astros Urban Youth Academy. 18,000 + cases will be given away tomorrow 9am at 2801 S. Victory Drive in Houston, TX — Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) February 19, 2021There will be an additional giveaway on Sunday at Butler Stadium. Sunday’s water giveaway will be at Butler Stadium at 2pm 13755 S. Main Street Houston, TX — Alex Bregman (@ABREG_1) February 19, 2021For more information on The Astros Foundation, click here.

The man cave you’ve always wanted is ready for you in Meyerland. Luxury Properties of Houston recently listed a three-bedroom, two-bathroom home that sits on a 13,124-square foot corner lot, complete with the ultimate man cave for $554,900. 5018 Loch Lomond Drive, Houston, TX 77096 (HAR.com)5018 Loch Lomond Drive, Houston, TX 77096 (HAR.com)Built in 1958, 5018 Loch Lomond Drive features a unique layout and interior with colorful accents, several built-in shelving, and a kidney bean-shaped swimming pool. Here are some key features from the description provided on the Houston Association of Realtors website:Remodeled home on an oversized corner lotRecently updated: interior paint, Engineered wood flooring in living areas, plush carpeting with extra padding in bedroomsRecently replaced dishwasher, Thermador warming oven, double ovens, and most windowsCoffee bar off of the kitchenLarge formal living and dining areasFamily room with brick fireplaceSwimming pool“Man Cave” or 3-car garageLots of yard spaceClick here to view the listing.

I’ve talked about the Polar Vortex before, and this week the U.S. will see it in action, especially in the East. We have a weak front coming through today but will see colder temperatures move our way Wednesday night as a dry cold front transits the area. We miss this one, which is a blessing, or not, depending on how you like cold weather. You can see above that while we get some of the coldest temps we’ve had in a while, we’re nowhere near freezing. Here’s our 10-day forecast as of Monday morning:A dry Wednesday front cools us down a bitYou can see, our weather all looks pretty manageable.

Most of the rain should be lightAfter a stellar weekend and a beautiful holiday, get ready for a change in course! A number of small systems are going to slowly push through the state over the week ahead, and that means gloomy weather -- especially Wednesday through the weekend. Here’s the latest American (GFS) model:A lot of light rain in the area all week, especially the weekendThe reason these features are taking their time is that the jet stream is not particularly strong this week (those are the winds that push these systems through). Lucky for us, the strongest jet winds are to our north, which means that area will see the heaviest rain. Here’s the jet stream outlook:Darker grey are weaker windsWe’ll have on-and-off rain each day, starting Wednesday.

HOUSTON – Harris County Public Health is advising residents to get tested due to potential holiday COVID-19 exposure. Heath officials said even if a person visited with family members during the holiday, they should still get tested. Officials said COVID-19 infections from Christmas and New Year’s will begin to show up in the next week or two. Officials said it’s important to get tested as those in the high risk community continue to get the vaccine in efforts to slow the spread. Here is a list of HCPH test sites where you get your results in 3-5 days:Jan. 11 – Jan. 16- M.O.

Following Wednesday’s storming of the U.S. Capitol, Rep. Dan Crenshaw (R-TX) shared his thoughts of those challenging the electoral count, explaining they misunderstand how America elects its presidents. “On Wednesday the Capitol of the most powerful nation the world has ever known was stormed by an angry mob. The congressman went on to explain Jan. 6 attack of the Capitol is the exact situation the founders of this nation sought to avoid. For this reason, the Founders opted to diffuse responsibility to electors from each state,” Crenshaw wrote. Ultimately, Crenshaw’s op-ed communicated those who challenge the electoral count misunderstand the process of electing United States presidents.

Houston, TX – Welcome to 2021 and, at least for now, the fog has been limited, although with a warmer than normal month ahead we’re likely to get into that pretty soon. Our average temps for January are 64° for highs and 45° for lows, but you can see from the 30 day outlook this month that we’re expect ABOVE average temps (not that anyone is surprised anymore). La Nina UpdateThe La Nina pattern you’ve heard so much about is stronger than ever. Interestingly, the La Nina effect doesn’t appear to be much of a player for the eastern U.S.And La Nina is here to stay through the end of spring. La Nina is here to stay for a whileSo keep a sweater handy for those cooler than normal nights.

Over the weekend, the exciting “winter weather word” -- the one that begins with “S” -- has been flurried about over social media. The latest word from me is “Snowpe,” as in “Nope.” Still, a strong cold front is poised to move through, so let’s talk about first, WHEN. In a nutshell, rain amounts look to be fairly common between an inch and 3 inches, while heavier amounts could reach 5 inches. Saying that, the European has put heavier rain north of Houston while the American puts it more west -- darker red indicates heavier rain on both models. I honestly don’t think the snow rumors will become more than that, but I suppose we can always “SnHope” for a bit!

The Burger JointPhoto courtesy of The Burger JointWhat night owls say: "Perfect spot for late night food. Katz’s Deli & BarWhat night owls say: "Late night, early morning, or lunch, you can't go wrong with this hot spot. Pho Bình By NightWhat night owls say: "Went to Pho Binh late night with my cousins. Frank’s PizzaPhoto courtesy of Frank's PizzaWhat night owls say: "My absolute favorite Houston pizza!! 11 a.m. – 3 a.m.Where: 417 Travis St Houston, TX 77002Link: www.frankspizza.comYou and your friend eating at 2 a.m.:

There’s no business in snow business this Christmas like we experienced in 2004 (Thanks to Donna Bohannon for some great Angleton snow shots! ), but our coldest Christmas Day in years is in our forecast! For those of you who like hot-cocoa-footy-pajama Christmas mornings and afternoons, then this is your year! I took a look back at our Christmas highs since that fateful 2004 snow day. Cold all holidayHere’s a look at our 10-day forecast and you can see that Christmas Eve through Sunday promises beautiful ugly sweater temps:Christmas Week ForecastWe’re also dry the whole way through.

An Amber alert issued for Holiman has been discontinued. UPDATED INFO AS OF 08:30PM 12/12/2020 FROM GRAYSON COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICE: CANCEL AMBER ALERT - CHILD HAS BEEN LOCATED... Posted by Lamar County Sheriff's Office on Saturday, December 12, 2020Authorities on Saturday issued an Amber Alert for Kobie Shay Holiman, a six-year-old girl allegedly abducted in Northeast Texas. Holiman is described as a white female with brown hair and brown eyes weighing 39 pounds and standing 3′8′'. (KPRC 2)Kindel Holiman is described as a 29-year-old white male weighing 300 pounds and standing 6′2′' with blond hair and blue eyes. Muller is described as a 27-year-old white female weighing 135 pounds and standing 5′5′' with brown hair and hazel eyes.

HOUSTON – New for this season are two, one-of-a-kind attractions that will be unveiled during a lighting ceremony at CityPlace Park – 1200 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389 – on Sunday, November 29 between 4 and 7 p.m. with help from Santa and Mrs. Claus. A super-sized, fantasy version of the holiday classic, the installation is anticipated to expand each year. This is a first of its kind endeavor for Kopelman, a pioneering and globally recognized haunted house producer, COO of the country’s largest escape room company, and co-founder of soon-to-open immersive experiential museum Seismique. In addition to enjoying an inaugural look, visitors of the evening’s complimentary festivities will also enjoy carolers and complimentary hot chocolate. For those unable to attend the kickoff, both the tree and gingerbread village will be on display through January 9 with free hot chocolate served on the Plaza every Thursday and Sunday from 4 until 7 p.m.

We go through dry periods and, as you know, we can get soakers around here that fix a no-rain situation pretty quickly. Last Thursday’s drought monitor shows abnormally dry to severe drought conditions in SE Texas and Extreme drought in West Texas:US Drought monitor showing abnormally dry to severe drought in our areaU.S. Drought monitor showing extreme and exceptional drought in West Texas. Our normal rainfall from Oct. 1 to now is 8.33 inches so clearly, that’s a deficit. But prolonged dry periods can turn into longer dry periods and that is the concern. Here’s our precip forecast into winter:Dry OutlookThis shows better chances than not for below normal rainfall.

I’ve had a number of viewers ask what happens if we go through the Greek alphabet for storm names. Or we could stick with the Greek idea -- Tropical Storm Chi Omega? The bottom line is, we have no fear of running through the Greek alphabet. Per the WMO, once the 21 names on the Atlantic list are exhausted, the Greek alphabet is used. There are 24 names on the Greek alphabet list.

3606 Bissonnet St, Houston, TX 77005, (713) 667-2386At Hugo’s, you’ll find a Thanksgiving meal with a south of the border twist! The size of offerings is varied and includes a family feast, a holiday meal for two and any of their a la carte items. 1600 Westheimer Rd, Houston, TX 77006, (713) 524-7744Kenny & Ziggy’s is always a great choice for any holiday. 12505 Memorial Dr #140, Houston, TX 77024, (713) 808-9291If your family is in a more untraditional mood this holiday season, check out Cool Runnings . 111 N Post Oak Ln, Houston, TX 77024, (713) 685-6713

The basketball stars of San Antonio, TX were socially-distanced and masked-up as VYPE hosted the 2020 VYPE SATX Basketball Photo Shoot powered by Whataburger. Some of the best athletes came through the media day presented by Whataburger & Ballogy. Check out the behind the scenes video below! Click here to visit your local Whataburger and make sure to check out #WhataSnap.

No one can complain about the crisp, fall weather we’ve seen so far, although we’ve been missing it the past couple of days. We’ll warm up this weekend, into the mid-80s, but look at the cold air stored up in Canada:Cold Air is Waiting! All we need is a big cold front to sweep that colder air our way and one arrives Saturday night into Monday morning:Sunday morning front and showers (KPRC)We need the rain but our futurecast model doesn’t indicate much will fall! Rain amounts not impressive for Sunday's front (KPRC)So what happens to our temperatures? FrankEmail me and follow me on Facebook!

The basketball stars of Houston, TX were socially-distanced and masked-up as VYPE hosted the 2020 VYPE HOUSTON Basketball Photo Shoot powered by Whataburger. Some of the best athletes came through the media day presented by Whataburger & Ballogy. Check out the behind the scenes video below! Click here to visit your local Whataburger and make sure to check out #WhataSnap.

HOUSTON – Aldi’s highly-anticipated Advent Calendar collection hit store shelves on Wednesday. The grocery store chain announced in September that they will bring back their popular cheese, beer, and wine Advent calendars along with several additions to the collection. More than 20 Advent calendars will be sold in stores and online, with the exception of alcohol Advent calendars, which are strictly sold in stores, Aldi stated on their website FAQ’s. To check out the full collection of Aldi’s Advent Calendars, click here. 6 South, Houston, TX 770823715 FM 1960 West, Houston, TX 770688755 FM 1960 Bypass W, Humble, TX 773389002 Spencer Highway, La Porte, TX 7757110402 Hwy.

ETA, now a 50-mph tropical storm, continues to move over Nicaragua and Honduras at a slow 7 mph. Eta moving slowly over Central America courtesy NOAAThat slow movement divided into 100 (my rule of thumb for rainfall) equals 14-15 inches. My prayers are with them as Eta takes the next two days to move through that country. However, because 2005 had a couple of unnamed storms, that year’s names did not get to ETA (stopping one short with ZETA). ETA forecasted pathOfficially the season ends Nov. 30, but if 2005 taught us anything it is not to look at the calendar -- that year’s ZETA formed Dec. 28 and degenerated Jan.

The basketball stars of Austin, TX were socially-distanced and masked-up as VYPE hosted the 2020 VYPE ATX Basketball Photo Shoot powered by Whataburger. Some of the best athletes came through the media day presented by Whataburger & Ballogy. Check out the behind the scenes video below! Click here to visit your local Whataburger and make sure to check out #WhataSnap.