โLove is Blindโ star Chis Fox brings a fresh supply of vintage swag to Houston each week
People line up down Richmond Ave in Houston's Galleria area to treasure hunt premium vintage swag at VNTG SPLY. Owner, Chris Fox from Season 5 of "Love is Blind" took Houston Life's Melanie Camp on a tour of the store and shared tips on getting the best deals on premium vintage clothes.
Burglar steals tires, leaves womanโs car on blocks while she visits Galleria apartment complex
A Spring woman said her car was burglarized and her tires were left on cinder blocks when she went to visit a friendโs Galleria apartment Friday night. The woman said her car was in direct view of surveillance cameras, yet she canโt get the complex or police to view it to try and find the burglar.
Spring man believes thieves followed him from Galleria to Spring, stealing thousands worth of goods from his vehicle
A ride home from the Galleria Mall on Black Friday ended with thousands of dollars worth of gifts stolen from the back of a familyโs S.U.V., according to one of the victims, who asked to remain anonymous.
Watch live: Mayor Turner, HPD Chief Finner walk through Galleria Mall to promote safe holiday shopping
Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will walk through the Galleria on Black Friday to meet customers and workers to provide safe shopping information during the holiday season.
Woman killed in west Houston shooting identified as popular Memphis rapper โLotta Cash Destoโ; suspect charged
The 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot in west Houston over the weekend was a popular rapper who recently moved to Houston. Fans and her record label poured out tributes to Destinee Govan, who performed under the alias, โLotta Cash Desoto.โ
Recognize them? 3 men accused of stashing dozens of glasses, cash from Galleria-area optometry office, police say
Officers with Houston Police Department are seeking help in finding four men accused of stealing dozens of designer glasses and unknown amounts of cash from a Galleria-area optometry office.
Arms full of merch: Surveillance photos show suspect who stole clothes worth more than $3,700 from Galleria-area store
Surveillance photos were released in hopes someone will recognize a suspect wanted for stealing over $3,700 in clothing at a store in the Galleria area, according to the Houston Police Department.
KPRC 2 Traffic Exclusive: Here is when the 59/610 connector ramps in the Galleria area will be fully open
This is the busiest interchange in Texas, with more than 250,000 vehicles traveling through 59 and 610 a day! Major work has been underway for quite some time now, and TxDOTโs most recent accomplishment: opening the connector ramps that lead drivers into the Galleria area. These connector ramps were supposed to be shut down for six to eight months, when they first closed during the summer.
Who gets the $100K reward? This is what authorities say about tipsters in NOLA Det. Everett Briscoe shooting case
The $100,000 reward for tips that led to arrests in the death of New Orleans Det. Everett Briscoe could possibly be paid out to one or two people, a Houston Crime Stoppers official told KPRC 2.
Caught on video: Police say suspects stole $5,000 purse from a woman in a grocery store parking lot
A woman told police she believes the suspects who stole her $5,000 purse from her car in a grocery store parking lot followed her from the Galleria Mall and then waited for her to return to her vehicle.
Interactive art experience moves to MarqE Entertainment Center
3D Galeriรฉ features optical illusions and classical art paintings infused with pop culture references. (Courtesy of 3D Galeriรฉ)HOUSTON โ Houstonโs interactive art experience has found a new home. 3D Galeriรฉ is now open at the MarqE Entertainment Center at 7620 Katy Freeway. The museum features optical illusions and classical art paintings infused with pop culture references. Guests can become a part of the interactive experience by taking selfies and photos.
Clutch City Cluckers food truck celebrates permanent location with grand opening event
HOUSTON โ Clutch City Cluckers is a new hot chicken-concept food truck, that now has a permanent location near the Galleria at 5550 Val Verde St.Their grand opening event is happening all weekend, today through Sunday from 11am to 11pm. The food truck will offer 50% off their entire menu each day, plus host a raffle for a Playstation 5, Nintendo Switches, and other cool prizes for customers to win. The โClutch Cityโ is inspired by the nickname given to the Houston Rockets after winning both the 1994 and 1995 NBA championships. Even the logo, that consists of a chicken on a rocket, not only pays homage to the space city, but also a vision for the business to skyrocket and represent Clutch City nationwide. Make sure to stop by this weekend for some delicious hot chicken sandwiches, or log onto ClutchCityCluckers.com for more info.
Closures, modified hours of businesses, venues across the Houston area
HOUSTON โ Schools arenโt the only facilities that have closed due to the winter weather across the Houston area. KPRC 2 is following closures in major business venues, airports and local governments, among others. Houston ZooDue to the aftermath of the Texas winter storm, the Houston Zoo will remain closed through Feb. 21 with plans to reopen on Feb. 22. โ H-E-B (@HEB) February 15, 2021City of Sugar LandThe City will be closed for normal business on Tues. due to weather. WalmartWalmart has dozens of locations closed across the Houston area.
See photos, videos of freezing rain, snow flurries sprinkling across Houston area
A look at the Houston skyline during this snow dayHOUSTON โ As the freezing rain and snow flurries sprinkle down across the Houston area, KPRC 2 viewers and employees are sending in photos of the winter storm. Posted by Cleveland TX Fire Department on Monday, February 15, 2021Conroeproudmommy ConroeCypressCypress on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Cypress on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Onalaskacman OnalaskaRichmondRichmond on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) SeabrookSeabrook on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)
Search for hit-and-run driver after 63-year-old woman killed near Galleria area
HOUSTON โ A family searches for answers after a 63-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident near the Galleria area. The driver left the scene. Weems said his wife touched so many lives and was the love of his life. And so I thought my life was already in front of me and I knew what was going to happen,โ Weems said. AdHe said the thought of his wife being left to die on the road is something he still thinks about.
VYPE to LIVE Broadcast Ninth Annual TD Club of Houston Hildebrand Foundation Private School Awards
HOUSTON - The Ninth Annual Touchdown Club of Houston Hildebrand Foundation Private School Awards are set to take place at the Omni Hotel in the Galleria on Wednesday night. For family and friends that cannot attend this year's event due to restrictions, VYPE has partnered with the Touchdown Club of Houston to broadcast the evening LIVE on VYPE.com and the TD Club of Houston Facebook page. "We are proud to partner with the Touchdown Club of Houston on their 9th Annual Private School Football Awards, as they recognize the incredible accomplishments of Private School football players across this great city," VYPE Media CEO Shane Hildreth said. Finalists for the TD Club of Houston's Coach of the Year, Specialist, Ironman, Lineman, Defensive and Offensive Players of the Year will be honored with the winners being announced at the end of the night. VYPE will carry the entire two-hour event LIVE on multiple platforms for easy viewing.
Car thieves steal $23,000 worth of video equipment from two local videographers
HOUSTON โ Two videographers were devastated to find their hard-earned equipment had been stolen by car thieves in a Galleria-area neighborhood. Their camera and videography equipment was gone. โThey took all my lighting equipment,โ Caicedo said. โPeople are out here actually working hard, and theyโre just here stealing peopleโs hard work,โ Caicedo said. โSo we can get started and not just sit around ... dreaming to work,โ Petersen.
Family, friends seeking justice for woman killed in hit-and-run near the Galleria
HOUSTON โ Family and friends of Kathy Lynn, 63, are asking for the publicโs help in finding the person responsible for her death. Lynn was hit and killed Thursday while crossing the street near the intersection of Westheimer Road and Interstate 610 in the Galleria area. The driver responsible never stopped to help and render aid and remains on the run. โAnytime you get involved in anything on the street of Westheimer in Houston you got to know thereโs going to be surveillance footage,โ Teare said. Teare had a message for the drivers responsible in both cases: โThereโs no statute of limitations on this.
โGrinchโ steals life-sized Christmas decorations from home in the Galleria area
HOUSTON โ A Houston homeowner wants to know who took some of her Christmas decorations. The next morning the owner realized both of the nutcrackers were gone when she went to check the mail. โThey were life-sized, bigger than I am, and theyโve had them up every year since weโve been here,โ said neighbor Ron Roberts, who lives a few doors down. โThe neighbors that had this happen do make a big effort to light up their house and provide some joy to the area,โ he said. Two neighbors said they recently had issues with minor thefts but the owner said this was the first time someone took her decorations.
Houston-area businesses boarding up doors, windows on Election Day
HOUSTON โ As Americans across the nation wait for the highly anticipated 2020 presidential race results, many businesses are in fear of potential protests following the election results. Many businesses in the Galleria, River Oaks and downtown have boarded its buildings Tuesday afternoon. KPRC 2 reached out for comment to a few businesses. Houston businesses arenโt the only ones boarding up. In Austin, several stores on South Congress Avenue, which is down the street from the State Capital, have also boarded up over fears of protests.
2 legendary Texas families team up to open southern-style steakhouse in Galleria area
HOUSTON โ The Tilman Fertitta family and the King Ranch family are launching a new restaurant in the Galleria area. King Ranch Texas Kitchen is a southern-style steakhouse, which is set to open before the holidays. The menu will include beef cheek Barbacoa tacos, smoked brisket queso, King Ranch fried quail, blackened redfish and smoked brisket Pimento grilled cheese, per the website. While King Ranch, a major agribusiness with interests in farming, luxury retail goods, and recreational hunting, will supply meats and other products. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday.
Burger-chan at Greenway Plaza is closed, but maybe not for long
The bad news: Burger-chan at Greenway Plaza announced Friday that it was the last day of business because the location was permanently closing. According to the announcement on the website, the news came as a shock to customers because owners Willet Feng and Diane Wu Feng decided not to publicly announce the closure. Friday, August 28, 2020 is the last day of service for burger-chan at Greenway Plaza. There were days when someone asked how our day was and we couldnt fully answer without tearing up, the couple wrote. The couple said fans of the burger restaurant should stay tuned as burger-chan burgers may still be available here and there.
WATCH: Street racers shut down Westheimer and Sage intersection overnight
HOUSTON, Texas A group of street car racers shut down the intersection of Westheimer and Sage in the Galleria area overnight to donuts and other stunts. Cellphone footage showed the stunts as traffic came to a standstill around them. Police were called to the scene and cleared the intersection. Its unclear if anyone was arrested in connection with the incident. The Harris County District Attorneys Office said it is considering charges in the incident.
ASK2: What will the renovations on 610 near the Galleria and the 610/59 interchange look like?
As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: What will the renovations on 610 near the Galleria and the 610/59 interchange look like? The project will require additional right-of-way. Approximately 2.5 acres of additional right-of-way have been acquired, which includes ten partial acquisition impacts and one commercial displacement (a Chick-fil-A). You can also visit the Texas Department of Transportationโs website for details.
The Tasting Room in Uptown Park will permanently close Saturday
HOUSTON โ The Tasting Roomโs original Uptown Park will close their doors on Saturday, becoming yet another restaurant shutting down due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Owner Jerry Lasco said in an email to employees Tuesday that failed rent negotiations and limited revenue are reasons for the shutdown. โIn the wake of the pandemic, although we have tried many scenarios, it has not been possible to keep the space running at limited capacity,โ said Lasco. The restaurantโs original location opened in 2013 and has provided more than 2,000 meals to hospitality workers impacted by the pandemic, Eater Houston reported. Lascoโs other concept, Maxโs Wine Dive and The Tasting Room at CityCentre near Beltway 8 and I-10 will remain open.
Upscale Indian restaurant finally opens in The Galleria mall
HOUSTON โ A long-awaited Indian restaurant is now open in The Galleria mall. Musaafer, which means traveler in Hindi, embraces authentic ingredients from the multicultural subcontinent of India. Two chefs went a 100-day journey traveling to the 29 states of India. They gathered stories and experiences and translated regional recipes into the new eclectic menu, which features items such as Mangalorean chicken curry, Kerala beef fry, Laal Maas and Malwani lobster curry. This upscale two-story restaurant located in The Galleriaโs luxury wing near Nobu and Fig and Olive is the first U.S. based concept for Dubai-based Spice Route Co.
Houstonโs struggling restaurants preparing for โnew normalโ with post-pandemic reopening
โWe are going through very hard moments as small business owners," Perekalski said. According to the Texas Restaurant Association, a staggering 61% of those workers are currently out of a job. Statewide, restaurants contribute $70 billion each year, with Houston producing $15 billion of that on its own. โI think it would be risky for my staff and risky (for customers).โOne thing most restaurant owners agree on is that it wonโt be business as usual. โItโs a new lifestyle for all of us, not only for us in the restaurant business.
Construction company ahead of schedule on Westheimer Road project with less people on the road
HOUSTON โ Drivers in the Galleria area remember what it's like to drive down Westheimer road near Interstate 610 before the stay-at-home order went into effect. Drivers said there is less traffic on a typically heavily traveled road. Drivers could see light traffic even when the order lifted since road construction companies have been able to work longer hours. Angel Brothers Construction Company is set to finish its nine miles of asphalt pavement project on Westheimer road in 90 days instead of the initially projected 13 months. Derek Angel, who is the co-owner of Angel Brothers, which is contracted with TxDOT to complete the road project, said his crew can work without interruptions.
Takeout Shoutout: Burger Palace uses high-quality ingredients to make scrumptious burgers
HOUSTON โ Located in the Galleria area, the Burger Palace is a real Mom and Pop restaurant, run by a Mei Tamminen and her husband. This is a burger joint that specializes in the highest quality burgers, made with Akaushi Wagu beef, that will melt in your mouth. You can expect great combinations of beef and interesting cheeses, including their French-style burger which is made with soft, melted, brie. What we love about the Burger Palace is the amount of love that seems to be cooked into each burger. These are big, thick and juicy burgers served with huge, flavorful buns.