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I’m Ahmed Humble and I don’t know about you, but TGIF! We had a wild day with the weather, but we should have a clear weekend ahead of us as KPRC 2 continues to bring you hard-hitting news coverage and keep you informed.
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Weather
TODAY: 76° TONIGHT: 56°
Meteorologist Anthony Yanez says:
“It’s been a rough 24-hours. Heavy rain and hail moved through SE Texas and some of us are still without power. Skies will slowly clear today with temperatures climbing to the mid-70s this afternoon.”
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Missing Houston woman Christina Johnson and her dog Max found near the University of Houston
A Houston woman and her dog who both were reported missing two weeks ago have been found. Christina Johnson, 27, was found sometime Wednesday night or Thursday morning, around the University of Houston, according to her father.
‘Help us find who did this:’ Security footage shows suspects, getaway car in fatal SE Houston gas station shooting
The family of a gas station clerk gunned down by three armed robbers while working at a southeast Houston business on Wednesday morning is calling on the community for help finding the alleged killers. Steven ‘Fluffy’ Mendoza, 42, was murdered while working the overnight shift at the Chevron on the corner of Monroe Road and Gulf Freeway in the Hobby area.
Harris County deputies asking more victims of sexual assault cases across several counties to come forward
Harris Co. Sheriff Ed Gonzalez and deputies with the HCSO Child Abuse Unit will be holding a press conference at 10 a.m. asking the public, and potential victims, to come forward with more information. This comes weeks after Christian Morales, a person of interest in a series of sexual assault cases involving minors across several counties, was arrested. KPRC 2 will have the entire press conference streamed live.
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The Evidence Room, Episode 34 - Savagery at Corvette Concepts
In an all-new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries ‘The Evidence Room’ we’re unpacking the ‘Corvette Concepts Murders.’ From crime scene photos to DNA advancements and exclusive new insights from the FBI agent who finally cracked the case 32 years later, you won’t want to miss a minute.
Things 2 Do ✅
KPRC 2′s Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest on sale now! 🦐
Get ready to wow your taste buds and groove to the music at KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest on April 13. Taste crawfish dishes from local chefs, enjoy live music from local bands and take part of the crawfish celebration at Discovery Green. Tickets are on sale now starting at $15.
Insiders, enter to win a 25-pack of eclipse glasses before the April 8 solar event over Texas
A total solar eclipse will cross over Texas on April 8, but even if you stay in Houston and aren’t in the path of totality, you’ll have a great view.
Bracket Challenge 2024: Make your college basketball tournament picks
Don’t forget to make your college basketball selections as we gear up for March Madness during the 2024 NCAA tournament.
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National Puppy Day
Learn how you can adopt a pet for National Puppy Day. When you watch KPRC 2+ Now at 7 a.m. this morning, you can find an adorable pup up for adoption from the Houston SPCA.
Family Concert ‘Musical Stories’
This weekend Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music is hosting its annual family concert. The event allows visitors to meet and greet with musicians and see concert instruments up close. Watch KPRC 2+ Now at 8 a.m., to learn how you can attend this musical experience and get a sneak peek of the upcoming performances.
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