INSIDER
Mike Miles joins KPRC 2 to discuss Houston ISD board meeting amid Harvard Elementary staff shakeup
Read full article: Mike Miles joins KPRC 2 to discuss Houston ISD board meeting amid Harvard Elementary staff shakeupAfter parents and students had the opportunity to address Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on Thursday, we’re hoping to learn more by taking your questions directly to Miles later today.
‘Upheaval and unrest:’ Parents, students speak to HISD board after Harvard Elementary staff shakeup
Read full article: ‘Upheaval and unrest:’ Parents, students speak to HISD board after Harvard Elementary staff shakeupParents and students both had the opportunity to address Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles and the school board for the first time since the staff reorganization at Harvard Elementary school—and they didn’t hold back.
TRAFFIC ALERT: 18-wheeler hits overpass bridge in Houston Heights causing slowdowns
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: 18-wheeler hits overpass bridge in Houston Heights causing slowdownsDrivers headed toward downtown Houston may need to find another route after an 18-wheeler hit an overpass bridge in the Heights.
Heights woman believes CenterPoint might be ignoring state rules with utility pole installation
Read full article: Heights woman believes CenterPoint might be ignoring state rules with utility pole installationAs CenterPoint Energy continues to work on upgrading its infrastructure after the fallout of its Hurricane Beryl response, one Houston-area woman is worried the energy company might be cutting corners.
‘He was my person:’ Fiancé remembers man murdered while working at Houston Farmers Market
Read full article: ‘He was my person:’ Fiancé remembers man murdered while working at Houston Farmers MarketThe family of as man shot and killed while working at the Houston Farmers Market is opening up about the loss of their loved one.
Heights neighbors worried about crumbling storage unit damaged in recent storms
Read full article: Heights neighbors worried about crumbling storage unit damaged in recent stormsAt the corner of north Main Street and East 25th Street in the Heights, sits a storage unit that is crumbling from top to bottom. It was damaged after the derecho two weeks ago.
No power for days, so why was this Houston customer still charged for using electricity?
Read full article: No power for days, so why was this Houston customer still charged for using electricity?No lights, no air conditioner, no nothing. If you were one of the 900,000 people who lost electricity for several days this month you might expect your next bill to be slightly lower than normal. One man in the Heights called us when he noticed his account showed he was using electricity on days when that was impossible. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains you how to check your own account.
‘This is more than I signed on for:’ Residents ready to move out after power problems in Heights apartments
Read full article: ‘This is more than I signed on for:’ Residents ready to move out after power problems in Heights apartmentsAfter a nearly two-week-long battle with their landlord, many residents in a Houston Heights apartment complex are looking to move out and move on with their lives.
Left in the dark? Hundreds of Houston area CenterPoint customers still dealing with power outages following deadly storm
Read full article: Left in the dark? Hundreds of Houston area CenterPoint customers still dealing with power outages following deadly stormPOWER UPDATE: Can you believe some Houston area residents are still without electricity? Here's what CenterPoint has to say
Caught in the middle: Residents of Houston Heights apartment complex still without power
Read full article: Caught in the middle: Residents of Houston Heights apartment complex still without powerFirst it was waiting for CenterPoint to restore power. Now it's trying to find a problem with the electrical system in the apartment building.
Apartment complex left without electricity and water for a week straight
Read full article: Apartment complex left without electricity and water for a week straightLast Thursday, a severe weather outbreak across the region left more than a million people without electricity. Fast forward one week, and there are still tens of thousands of people left powerless in the sweltering Houston heat.
‘I would send my momma here,’ New 24/7 Emergency Room clinic, Top Care ER, opens in Houston Heights
Read full article: ‘I would send my momma here,’ New 24/7 Emergency Room clinic, Top Care ER, opens in Houston HeightsTop Care ER, a new 24/7 Emergency Room clinic, has opened in Houston Heights, offering quality care to patients without the worry of surprise bills or insurance coverage.
‘It’s very disgusting:’ Someone is dumping bags full of dirty adult diapers in Houston Heights
Read full article: ‘It’s very disgusting:’ Someone is dumping bags full of dirty adult diapers in Houston HeightsIt’s not uncommon to spot trash littered along streets in Houston. From cigarette butts to beer bottles, it’s an ever growing battle in a city that added 140,000 residents last year alone. However, the junk one Houston Heights neighborhood is seeing isn’t your run of the mill.
Warning for runners after woman reports attack by stranger in Houston Heights neighborhood
Read full article: Warning for runners after woman reports attack by stranger in Houston Heights neighborhoodThe 32-year-old woman reported to the Houston Police Department that a strange man tried to grab her during a morning run.
A QWICK Staffing Solution Linking Freelance Hospitality Professionals with Available Restaurant Shifts
Read full article: A QWICK Staffing Solution Linking Freelance Hospitality Professionals with Available Restaurant ShiftsA big problem during and after the pandemic is staffing issues. Most stores and restaurants have "now hiring" signs in their window. Well, there is a ‘QWICK’ solution linking hospitality workers to available shifts, and it is a win-win for workers and businesses alike.
‘This is a health and safety issue’: Raw sewage flushing from Heights home into neighbors’ front yard
Read full article: ‘This is a health and safety issue’: Raw sewage flushing from Heights home into neighbors’ front yardA murky mess of raw sewage is filling a large hole in the 700 block of E 7th Street in the Heights area.
Houston area Filipino restaurant hosts 2nd Lumpia eating contest to help small businesses
Read full article: Houston area Filipino restaurant hosts 2nd Lumpia eating contest to help small businessesOne Houston area business showed its love for Filipino community in an energetic Lumpia eating contest to celebrate the Fourth of July and give back to small businesses.
Heights artist transforms property into hand-crafted art
Read full article: Heights artist transforms property into hand-crafted artA local artist has transformed her Houston Heights home into a canvass. Artist Kati Ozanic-Lemberger is using her fence to hang hand-painted tiles that document history.
Top items needed for storm clean-up and recovery with C & D Hardware and Gifts
Read full article: Top items needed for storm clean-up and recovery with C & D Hardware and GiftsC&D Hardware has served the Houston Heights area since 1951. With over 70 years of neighborhood service, you can depend on their helpful, friendly staff to offer expert advice for your home repair and improvement needs.
$11M in disaster recovery funds will be used to build affordable apartment community in Houston Heights
Read full article: $11M in disaster recovery funds will be used to build affordable apartment community in Houston HeightsThe city of Houston announced Monday that $11 million in federal disaster recovery funds will be allocated to build an affordable apartment community in the Heights area.
Thousands of residents outraged by new storage facility in the Heights
Read full article: Thousands of residents outraged by new storage facility in the HeightsHOUSTON – Big Tex Storage is slated to move into Houston Heights and some residents are not happy about it. Heights residents are protesting the seven-story building project, one of the tallest buildings in Houston Heights, located on 11th Street near Studewood. Big Tex also operates storage facilities in Houston: River Oaks, Garden Oaks, Montrose. Our Heights facility will bring a first-class storage experience to the Heights neighborhood. Statement from Abbie Kamin, Houston City Council Member (District C):As a City with no zoning, we need stronger neighborhood protections.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Dec. 31
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Thursday, Dec. 31Here are things to know for Thursday, Dec. 31:1. At 12:24 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a call of a reported inbound aircraft emergency, officials said. The flight was en route from Jackson, Mississippi to Houston before being diverted to Louisiana, according to deputies. Turner says he plans to receive COVID-19 vaccine next weekHouston Mayor Sylvester Turner said Wednesday that he is scheduled to receive the COVID-19 vaccine next week. At Wednesday’s news conference, Turner emphasized the importance of getting vaccinated and the impact leaders can make in their communities.
Monolith appears in Houston neighborhood
Read full article: Monolith appears in Houston neighborhoodMonolith in the Houston Heights area on the corner of 11th and Beverly. HOUSTON – Houstonians in one neighborhood are baffled by the appearance of a silver monolith, similar to those discovered around the world. Residents told KPRC 2 that it showed up in the area about a week ago. “I was surprised,” one resident told KPRC. The first monolith was discovered in San Juan County, Utah on Nov. 18, with several European countries and Africa having reported several similar monoliths.
Check out these 8 stunning sculptures in Houston Heights before they’re gone
Read full article: Check out these 8 stunning sculptures in Houston Heights before they’re goneWith a mission to create an outdoor public exhibition, TRUE NORTH, a Heights Boulevard sculpture project, collaborated with notable Texas artists to construct eight sculptures in the Houston Heights community. The project including sculptures representative of regional works of contemporary art is located alongside the esplanade’s jogging trails. The eight sculpture exhibit features unique works including a carbon sink, dodecahedron, wind vane and weather station and more. “TRUE NORTH’s mission is to organize an outdoor public exhibition on the esplanade of Heights Boulevard — representative of regional works of contemporary art — for the enjoyment of our community and visitors and to advance the understanding and appreciation of art,” the Houston Heights Association states on its website. Houstonians are welcomed to explore the diverse works through December.
Century-old Houston Heights home offers versatility and 21st-century features for nearly $1.7M
Read full article: Century-old Houston Heights home offers versatility and 21st-century features for nearly $1.7MOn this tour, were visiting a century-old Houston Heights home thats on the market for $1,679,900. Welcome to 1817 Cortlandt Street, a traditional two-story abode from the 1920s sporting 21st-century features. The single-family home sits on a .15-acre lot and offers over 4,000 square feet of versatile living space. Check out the photos below, courtesy of HAR:For more details on this Lone Star property, click here. 1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)1817 Cortlandt Street (HAR)
Heights resident says neighborhood dead-end has turned into a garbage dumping ground
Read full article: Heights resident says neighborhood dead-end has turned into a garbage dumping groundHOUSTON A resident of the Heights neighborhood in Houston said her a dead-end in her neighborhood has been a dumping ground for garbage that isnt welcome. She said the garbage is creating a hazard for reisdents who live nearby but said she is struggling to be heard. Cheri Goodwin lives near Maxroy Street and Hurst Street in the Heights. "There's these big beautiful trees and a lovely little park area, and as I walk down [Hurst Street]...I could see [sofas]!" She hopes the garbage will be cleaned up and that it is maintained.
RECRUITING: Houston Heights' Alvarez verbals to UTEP
Read full article: RECRUITING: Houston Heights' Alvarez verbals to UTEPHOUSTON - The heartbeat of the Houston Heights women's hoops team is heading to UTEP. "The relationship I have built with the coaches & team over the past several months really made UTEP feel like home," Heights point guard Gracelynn Alvarez, who verbally committed to the Miners on Sunday, said. Alvarez was a key part to Heights posting an impressive 26-9 overall record and going 11-1 in district play last season. In fact, the Alvarez family built their own basketball court from the ground up in their backyard. "I've been playing ball since I was four-years-old and I can honestly say this is my passion," Alvarez said.
SUPPORT LOCAL: Houston’s Fat Cat Creamery serves the purrfect sundaes
Read full article: SUPPORT LOCAL: Houston’s Fat Cat Creamery serves the purrfect sundaesFor nearly six years, Fat Cat Creamery has been serving the Houston Heights neighborhood delicious, sweet and creamy ice cream treats made from scratch.