Cinco Ranch girls basketball star Aniya’ Foy is the KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the week.

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It’s one of the most decadent ingredients in the kitchen – truffles. While they shine on local restaurant menus, you don’t have to be intimidated by cooking with them at home. Tanji Patton of Goodtaste TV recently stopped by Houston Life with a look at some decadent dishes starring truffles and a recipe for mushroom “crab” cakes you can make at home.

At KPRC 2 News, we are committed to transparent and objective reporting, and to amplifying the voices within our community through our daily work. In our newsroom, we strive to embody our core values of integrity, teamwork, innovation, and passion every day. As the news director, I take these core values and our mission of transparent, objective reporting very seriously.

A storm system which is bringing winter precipitation to parts of North and East Texas will bring the potential of heavy rainfall to parts of the Houston area Thursday.

A strong cold front will usher in a new Arctic front after strong to slightly severe storms possible late Tuesday. We will be tracking them as they move across the area on Tuesday.

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According to a statement provided by the Federal Aviation Administration to KPRC, the crew of United Airlines Flight 1382 safely aborted takeoff from George Bush Intercontinental/Houston Airport due to a reported engine issue.

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Despite the challenges, Fleming Middle School said it's seeing improvements in math, science, and reading

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Congratulations to the KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the Week, St. John’s Mavericks senior star hooper Sebastian Williams-Adams.

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President Trump ordered the renaming of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on his first day in office. Houston's KPRC explains how reporting will and won't change on their platforms.

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An area of low pressure is bringing a surge of Gulf moisture into our very cold environment.

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KPRC 2 obtained the warrant Brazoria County Deputy Jesus Vargas was serving before the suspect shot and killed him in a Dollar Tree parking lot Wednesday.

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We have daily downpours expected this week. While it will not be a washout, you can expect to see on-and-off storms through the next 10 days. Plan on extra time for driving, and have a way to get weather information.

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As the Christmas season winds down, more thunderstorms are heading into the Houston area.

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Houston under a Dense Fog Advisory into Saturday morning ahead of strong to severe storms.

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Rainy pattern through the weekend

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Scattered storms are hitting parts of SE Texas as a cold front pushes through Wednesday.

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On an early December morning, Joy Morris begins her day as she always does—by helping others. Her husband, Henry, is completely disabled after suffering a massive stroke and a near-fatal brain aneurysm. Joy has become his full-time caregiver, sacrificing her own career to support him through his recovery.

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Our KPRC and UTMB athletes of the week goes to arguably the best backfield in the entire state. QB Cardae Mack and RB Tory Blaylock have terrorized defenses all year.

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Randy Hines, owner and franchisor of Houston’s Kolache Shoppe, stops by Houston Life with his 15-year-old son, Pio. The pair chat about kolaches and how Randy's passion for the beloved Czech tradition turned him into a business owner.

The four finalists for the 2024 Lombardi Award have been revealed, and we’re just a day away from the announcement of the prestigious award’s 51st recipient.

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Temperatures tumble Tuesday

A Houston restaurant is facing a lawsuit, accused of serving alcohol in excess to the driver found to be at-fault in a deadly 2023 crash in downtown.

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The holiday season is full of celebrations, and this year is extra special because the first day of Hanukkah coincides with Christmas day. This happens about once every 15 years. Tim Laird, aka America’s CEO – that’s chief entertaining officer, recently stopped by Houston Life with some festive ideas to help you celebrate both holidays at home this season.

A soggy pattern continues across SE Texas

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Sunshine to showers for the first week of December in Houston

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Get excited for baked goods, holiday music, and strong cold fronts! November was one of the warmest on record for Houston, but we’re actually heading into December cooler than average! Here’s what we typically see in the month of December.

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Wonderful cool weather lasts through the weekend!

Local organizations offering a hand up for families needing assistance to make the holidays joyful.

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We may get our last 80° temperature this year Wednesday

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Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo recently celebrated a milestone, tying the knot in a small and intimate ceremony at the River Oaks Garden Club in Houston.

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Tracking another cold front arriving Tuesday night

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Sara will be the 18th named storm of the tropical season, likely impacting the Yucatan and possibly Florida, but not a threat to an of the Texas coast.

Texans blew big lead and fell to 6-4 on the season

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In this week's Landry's Chef Series, concept chef Ariel Fox shares how to make Del Frisco's signature lobster mac and cheese at home.

From sustainably sourced seafood to quality, tender steak-cuts, the culinary team behind McCormick & Schmick’s in Houston has curated a delicious new menu showcasing a taste for every table.

Tanji Patton, the host of "Goodtaste with Tanji, shares local restaurant recommendations for visiting relatives and friends this holiday season, cocktails and wine finds.

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At Houston Life, we truly value our KPRC 2 Insiders, and that is why we decided to invite a few to our special Halloween celebration in Studio B! Our Houston Life Halloween KPRC 2 Insiders dressed up and joined the fun, sharing in the spirit of the spooky season. Two lucky Insiders, Robert and Stacy competed in some goulish games.

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Dozens of questions remain unanswered over a Houston-based cheating scandal involving hundreds of unqualified teachers getting certified; one of them is what policies were put in place? And what was ignored?

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The event was established in 2010 with ten participating teams, and now it’s grown to over 200 players participating in the annual tournament.

Houston Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans is scheduled to address the media following the team’s close 24-22 defeat to the Green Bay Packers in Week 7.