Houston Mayor John Whitmire signs disaster declaration after devastating storms hit the Houston area
The mayor has just signed a disaster declaration for the City of Houston following the devastating storms that hit the area. This will allow for additional resources and support for storm recovery. #HoustonWeather #SevereWeather #Houston #DisasterRecovery
‘They bamboozled a lot of people’: Unpermitted boarding home director wanted after woman suffers severe infection
A senior citizen who was found living in deplorable conditions at an unpermitted boarding home in southwest Houston is now safe at a new nursing home in Dallas, but her experience in Houston has left a mark that hasn’t gone away.
Here’s what you need to know before starting your generator during power outages across Houston area
In the aftermath of a storm, a generator can be a crucial part of your recovery. However, it's important to operate them properly to avoid serious injury or even death. #HoustonWeather #Weather
State data shows thousands facing smuggling related charges in Texas
From video game chats, to social media, to meet-ups at nightclubs; human smuggling is not as far from your front door as you may think. Smuggling operations are using the crisis along the southern border to entice people from all walks life into risking their freedom for quick cash.
State data shows thousands facing smuggling related charges in Texas
From video game chats, to social media, to meet-ups at nightclubs; human smuggling is not as far from your front door as you may think. Smuggling operations are using the crisis along the southern border to entice people from all walks life into risking their freedom for quick cash.
Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.
‘Our Town’: The story of Acres Homes, Houston’s historic community
Check out the rich history and ongoing struggles of Acres Homes, a historic African American community in Houston. From its early days as a rare opportunity for African American families to own substantial acreage to its current challenges of inequality and limited city services, Acres Homes has a story that deserves to be heard. #AcresHomes #HoustonCommunity #EqualityMatters
Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the Heights
Casa Ramirez has been part of the Houston community for nearly 40 years. Inside their colorful shop on 19th street in the Heights, you'll find all kinds of colorful gifts, art and books. Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez is sharing not only the significance of this holiday, but also how she's continuing the mission of her late husband, Macario. Watch the full interview to learn more about this Houston gem.
Our Town: Sunnyside’s history and residents today who are making a difference
The neighborhood was carved out specifically for the African American community, according to a City of Houston “Super Neighborhood” report. The idea of so-called “restricted communities” was born out of racism and segregation.
Great-granddaughter tells the story of Captain Clyde A. Barbour’s impact on the Port of Houston through new novel
The Barbours Cut Terminal at the Port of Houston was named after an ambitious captain who helped turn the Houston ship channel into a powerhouse for the supply chain industry. Now, his great-granddaughter Nancy Potter is telling his story in her new novel "Barbours Cut: Beyond the River's Reach."
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Here’s what you need to know before starting your generator during power outages across Houston area
In the aftermath of a storm, a generator can be a crucial part of your recovery. However, it's important to operate them properly to avoid serious injury or even death. #HoustonWeather #Weather
Deadly storms: Here’s what weather icon Frank Billingsley thinks hit Houston last night
The National Weather Service will make the final determination, but Houston weather icon Frank Billingsley suspects the weather phenomenon that roared through downtown and the northwestern suburbs might have been a derecho.
2 students injured in storm-related bus incident, hundreds of campuses without power
🌩️🏫 Houston ISD Superintendent, Mike Miles, is assessing the damage caused by yesterday's storm. Several schools have been affected, and the main focus is on ensuring the safety of students and teachers. #HoustonStrong #SchoolsRecovery #HISDUpdates
‘This is not the time:’ Harris County judge, Houston mayor clash during severe weather press conference
There seemed to be some passive aggressiveness during the deadly weather update Friday morning between Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after they made their first joint press conference.
Trees, power lines down in Houston; Daylight illuminates how severe deadly storm truly was
The sky turned hauntingly dark Thursday night as Houstonians anxiously waited for the storms to pass. And the morning after, all we can do is stare in awe at the damage left behind in the aftermath.
House committee meeting devolves into chaos amid insults between Rep. Jasmine Crockett, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
The hearing was derailed when Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, R-Ga., responded to a question from Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, by saying, “I think your fake eyelashes are messing up what you’re reading.”
Does insurance cover spoiled food during power outages?
If you are still without power in the Houston area, chances are all the food in your fridge is about to go bad. We all know food is expensive and there could be hundreds of dollars lost if you have to throw it out. So, can you get money back for spoiled food during a storm?
At least 3 deaths reported by Houston police during Thursday night’s severe weather
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said Thursday night at least four people died during the storm. KPRC 2 has received information of at least three weather-related deaths, but it’s unclear if these deaths reported by police are part of the deaths Mayor Whitmire referred to.