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From chamoy pickles, to pickle bread & pickle jewelry, check out 'In A Pickle Festival'
Read full article: From chamoy pickles, to pickle bread & pickle jewelry, check out 'In A Pickle Festival'If you love pickles, get ready for the 5th annual “In A Pickle Festival” happening in Kingwood tomorrow with over 100 vendors!
‘We moved out’: Family leaves Texas claiming landlord neglected hurricane damage
Read full article: ‘We moved out’: Family leaves Texas claiming landlord neglected hurricane damage18 days after Hurricane Beryl ripped through the Houston area, the Medeiros family were trying to figure out their next steps.
Kingwood family fears for safety after son with autism, epilepsy waitlisted for treatment center
Read full article: Kingwood family fears for safety after son with autism, epilepsy waitlisted for treatment centerA Kingwood family is in fear for their safety while their son is waitlisted for a treatment center to help with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Customers report frequent power outages even on sunny days (before Hurricane Beryl)
Read full article: Customers report frequent power outages even on sunny days (before Hurricane Beryl)We are hearing from more of you about issues with power outages way before Hurricane Beryl slammed the Houston area. A Kingwood customer contacted Investigator Amy Davis after she complained about frequent and unexplained power outages in her neighborhood.
Kingwood, Porter residents feeling forgotten after going 9 days without power following Beryl
Read full article: Kingwood, Porter residents feeling forgotten after going 9 days without power following BerylWalking into Eric Lambert’s home in the Woodridge Forest neighborhood, it’s dark, and it’s been like this for nine days.
93-year-old woman dies at independent living facility during Houston’s sweltering heat
Read full article: 93-year-old woman dies at independent living facility during Houston’s sweltering heatA local man is calling for changes to protocols at an independent living facility in Kingwood. It’s where he says his mother died early this morning during extremely hot conditions.
4th generation pitmaster, Sloan Rinaldi competes in new season of Netflix’s ‘Barbecue Showdown’
Read full article: 4th generation pitmaster, Sloan Rinaldi competes in new season of Netflix’s ‘Barbecue Showdown’Sloan Rinaldi, owner of Texas Q in Kingwood, returned to Houston Life to talk about her latest reality competition.
Viewers share photos, videos as severe storms move through the Houston area | CLICK2PINS
Read full article: Viewers share photos, videos as severe storms move through the Houston area | CLICK2PINSThursday night, Harris County has experienced intense rainfall and echoing thunder, as Severe Thunderstorm and Tornado Warnings were issued throughout the area.
$1 million bond for man accused of strangling and killing sister, shooting at officers in Kingwood
Read full article: $1 million bond for man accused of strangling and killing sister, shooting at officers in KingwoodA suspected killer who officials say shot at officers responding to the original shooting call in Kingwood Sunday, appeared in probable cause court Monday.
BATTER UP!⚾ Here are the Houston area high school softball and baseball teams playing for titles
Read full article: BATTER UP!⚾ Here are the Houston area high school softball and baseball teams playing for titlesEvery year, plenty of Houston-area teams battle for UIL State Titles, and regularly have success.
Woman dead, suspect taken into custody after firing multiple rounds at officers responding in Kingwood
Read full article: Woman dead, suspect taken into custody after firing multiple rounds at officers responding in KingwoodA woman was found dead inside a home and a suspect is in custody after firing gunshots at responding officers in the Kingwood area.
Already soaked neighborhoods gearing up for soaking rain
Read full article: Already soaked neighborhoods gearing up for soaking rainJust as many families are getting ready to put last week’s flooding in the rear-view mirror, Mother Nature is gearing up another storm that could dump several inches of rain on already saturated areas.
WATCH FULL VIDEO: Woman rescued from flood waters after ignoring Houston Firefighters warning
Read full article: WATCH FULL VIDEO: Woman rescued from flood waters after ignoring Houston Firefighters warningA woman decided to go against the warning of Houston Firefighters and take her chances at driving through flood waters covering a road in Kingwood on Saturday.
‘We must not get complacent:’ Aerial views appear to show floodwaters receding in Kingwood, but stay on guard
Read full article: ‘We must not get complacent:’ Aerial views appear to show floodwaters receding in Kingwood, but stay on guardThe northeast part of Harris County and areas around Kingwood have been heavily affected by the recent heavy rains and flooding, however, authorities are sharing a glimmer of hope Sunday evening.
KPRC 2 News crew witnesses woman ignore Houston Firefighters warning, drive into flood waters
Read full article: KPRC 2 News crew witnesses woman ignore Houston Firefighters warning, drive into flood watersA woman decided to go against the warning of Houston Firefighters and take her chances at driving through flood waters covering a road in Kingwood on Saturday. Needless to say, she didn’t get very far.
PHOTOS: Mayor Whitmire, Police Chief Finner take aerial tour of Kingwood flooding
Read full article: PHOTOS: Mayor Whitmire, Police Chief Finner take aerial tour of Kingwood floodingAs flood waters continue to swell throughout neighborhoods in Kingwood, Houston Mayor John Whitmire and Police Chief Troy Finner traveled by helicopter to get a first-hand view of the situation Saturday afternoon.
‘Expect to see flooding yet again’: Kingwood apartment complex warns residents of Harvey-like conditions
Read full article: ‘Expect to see flooding yet again’: Kingwood apartment complex warns residents of Harvey-like conditionsAs the Kingwood community prepares for flooding moving into the weekend, local apartment complexes are confirming suspicions that we could see Hurricane Harvey-like flood levels.
‘The water is coming this way’: Mayor Whitmire visits Kingwood ahead of ‘peak’ flooding as concerns pour in
Read full article: ‘The water is coming this way’: Mayor Whitmire visits Kingwood ahead of ‘peak’ flooding as concerns pour inNew video out of Kingwood shows the roads blocked off with very high water near St. Martha Catholic School just off Northpark Dr. and Woodland Hills Dr.
Several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston now under boil water notice after heavy rain, flood waters ravage the area
Read full article: Several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston now under boil water notice after heavy rain, flood waters ravage the areaThe Lake Livingston Water Supply Corp. has issued a boil water notice for several neighborhoods near Lake Livingston due to intense weather that slammed the area this week.
KPRC 2 Athlete of the Week: Bella Flores, Kingwood Golf
Read full article: KPRC 2 Athlete of the Week: Bella Flores, Kingwood GolfThis week’s KPRC 2 and UTMB Health Athlete of the Week is Kingwood golfer Bella Flores. Flores, a senior, is headed to the 6A state tournament for the fourth time and is hoping to bring home a trophy this year.
Very high rain totals north of Houston from Thursday’s storms. Here’s a look at who saw the most
Read full article: Very high rain totals north of Houston from Thursday’s storms. Here’s a look at who saw the mostHeavy thunderstorms pounded the Houston area Thursday and made their presence known with gusty winds, lots of lightning, and very heavy rainfall.
‘The worst is yet to come:’ Houston mayor says first responders standing by as floods intensify
Read full article: ‘The worst is yet to come:’ Houston mayor says first responders standing by as floods intensifyNew video out of Kingwood shows the roads blocked off with very high water near St. Martha Catholic School just off Northpark Dr. and Woodland Hills Dr.
Kingwood mom accused of choking teen daughter for not wearing hijab in social media post, pleads guilty
Read full article: Kingwood mom accused of choking teen daughter for not wearing hijab in social media post, pleads guiltyA Kingwood mother has three years of community service ahead of her after pleading guilty to injuring her daughter. She's accused of beating, choking, and burning her teenage daughter after being upset with her for not wearing her hijab and overcooking pita bread, according to Harris County prosecutors.
74-year-old sex offender who watched child porn on web video sent back in prison
Read full article: 74-year-old sex offender who watched child porn on web video sent back in prisonStephen P. Keller, 74, logged into a web video meeting, which “included more than 20 minutes” of child pornography videos.
Holy hail: KPRC 2 viewers share photos, videos via Click2Pins as intense storms continue
Read full article: Holy hail: KPRC 2 viewers share photos, videos via Click2Pins as intense storms continueAnother round of rough weather is underway, and Houstonians are dealing with hail and other unpleasant conditions.
Kingwood woman says she was attacked, ambushed at gunpoint while walking on the trails
Read full article: Kingwood woman says she was attacked, ambushed at gunpoint while walking on the trailsA badly injured woman is now speaking out after someone violently attacked her while she was walking on a trail in Kingwood.
KPRC 2 Investigates cluster mailbox mess
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates cluster mailbox messMany communities and subdivisions in and around Houston use cluster mailboxes. The clusters with multiple mail slots make it easy for people to get their mail from one location but when the boxes need repair or replacing mail customers say they're getting the runaround. They called KPRC 2 Investigates for help.
Kingwood teen allegedly beat, choked by own mother for not wearing hijab in social media post
Read full article: Kingwood teen allegedly beat, choked by own mother for not wearing hijab in social media postA Kingwood mother is facing felony charges after allegedly beating, choking, and burning her teenage daughter after being upset with her for not wearing her hijab and overcooking pita bread, according to Harris County prosecutors.
Recognize him? Police seeking more information on naked man seen prowling Kingwood neighborhood
Read full article: Recognize him? Police seeking more information on naked man seen prowling Kingwood neighborhoodOfficials with the Houston Police Department are ratcheting up their investigation into a bizarre incident that took place in the Kingwood area at the beginning of August.
Kind of a BIG DILL! Preview the 4th Annual ‘In A Pickle Festival’ happening in Kingwood
Read full article: Kind of a BIG DILL! Preview the 4th Annual ‘In A Pickle Festival’ happening in KingwoodThis isn’t just any ordinary pickle festival, there you'll find more than 100 vendors with pickle-themed items including pickle lemonade, pickle ice cream, and of course - a pickle-eating contest!
Police release body cam footage of shooting involving officer which led to death of armed burglary suspect in Kingwood
Read full article: Police release body cam footage of shooting involving officer which led to death of armed burglary suspect in KingwoodHouston police have released body cam footage of a shooting involving an officer which led to the death of an armed burglary suspect in Kingwood in August.
Homeowner receives ‘unexplainable’ $4K water bill after moving into newly-built home
Read full article: Homeowner receives ‘unexplainable’ $4K water bill after moving into newly-built homeInaccurate water bills for thousands of dollars. The city said it doesn't know how it happened. You deserve a better answer. Our KPRC 2 Investigation into water bills leaving you 'drained' continues.
‘Back to his old tricks’: Man accused of pretending to be deputy while breaking into Kingwood area home
Read full article: ‘Back to his old tricks’: Man accused of pretending to be deputy while breaking into Kingwood area homeA suspect accused of imitating Harris County sheriff’s deputies while burglarizing a home in the Kingwood area has been arrested, the Houston Police Department said.
EXPERT HIRE: Olympian Williams-Yates taking reins of Kingwood program
Read full article: EXPERT HIRE: Olympian Williams-Yates taking reins of Kingwood programAfter spending nine years with a Class 5A powerhouse, the Friendswood Mustangs, coach Christa Williams-Yates will be taking her talents to the Mustangs of Kingwood High, heading into next season.
LEGACY ON THE LINKS: Kingwood Girls Golf has historic finish at State
Read full article: LEGACY ON THE LINKS: Kingwood Girls Golf has historic finish at StateAfter narrowly missing out on a top-three finish in 2022, KHS Girls Golf stepped up to earn silver at the UIL-6A State Tournament this Spring--a feat that hasn't been accomplished since 1996.
Turn around, don’t drown: High water reported on road near Kingwood after storms
Read full article: Turn around, don’t drown: High water reported on road near Kingwood after stormsIf you’re on the road today you will need to avoid making a U-turn on the frontage road on I-69 at San Jacinto due to high water.
THE BREAKDOWN: The can’t miss 6A Regional Quarter softball matchups; photo gallery
Read full article: THE BREAKDOWN: The can’t miss 6A Regional Quarter softball matchups; photo galleryThe Area Round of the Class 6A Softball postseason was simply astonishing. All the unexpected developments that took place in the Area Round -- Bellaire upsetting Katy, Heights defeating Cinco Ranch, Kingwood shutting out Brazoswood – are exactly what makes this game so interesting to watch. You never know what might happen!
STATE BOUND: Kingwood Gymnastics Trending After Regional Performance
Read full article: STATE BOUND: Kingwood Gymnastics Trending After Regional PerformanceKingwood High School boys team dominated the Region 2 Gymnastics Championships, which were held in Bryan, Texas. Kingwood finished the optionals portion of the meet with 156.2 points, followed by Bryan Rudder High in second with 138.5 points. Round Rock High School finished third with 134.8 points.
ROLL THE TAPE: Kingwood Girls Lacrosse staying competitive in city play
Read full article: ROLL THE TAPE: Kingwood Girls Lacrosse staying competitive in city playThe Kingwood girls are battling in DII lacrosse. Leading the way is Mikaela Cook who has 24 goals on the season. Others on the attack are Emma Dohse, Kendall Weatherford and Erin Flannigan. In goal is Kyla Smith.
Houston terminating contract amid Kingwood wastewater treatment facility criminal investigation
Read full article: Houston terminating contract amid Kingwood wastewater treatment facility criminal investigationHouston announced Wednesday that it is terminating its contract with the company Inframark amid a criminal investigation into operations at Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Facility.
‘The Evidence Room’, Episode 12 – The Queens of Armed Robbery
Read full article: ‘The Evidence Room’, Episode 12 – The Queens of Armed RobberyIn this episode of ‘The Evidence Room,’ we speak to the detective at the center of the case who at first didn’t believe teenage girls were behind a series of armed robberies.
Houston Police Department executes search warrants at city’s water treatment facility
Read full article: Houston Police Department executes search warrants at city’s water treatment facilityThe Houston Police Department showed up on the grounds of the Kingwood Central Wastewater Treatment Plant Friday morning with a search warrant and area residents were excited.
Armed suspect shot by HPD officer following domestic violence incident inside Kingwood area apartment, police say
Read full article: Armed suspect shot by HPD officer following domestic violence incident inside Kingwood area apartment, police sayThe armed suspect who was shot by a Houston police officer in the Kingwood area following a domestic violence incident this weekend has since been charged.
The Affordable New Option for Power Outages
Read full article: The Affordable New Option for Power OutagesYou know how it goes in Houston. It is sunny and warm one minute and cold and icy the next. Then, the lights go out. Well, what about all that food in the refrigerator or even worse, a life saving medical device that can’t run? What can you do to prepare your family or your home for a power outage?
10 units destroyed 2-alarm apartment fire at Kingwood on New Year’s Eve, officials say
Read full article: 10 units destroyed 2-alarm apartment fire at Kingwood on New Year’s Eve, officials sayMultiple families were displaced on the first night of 2023 after an apartment fire broke out in the Kingwood area, officials with Houston Fire Department said.
Man from Kingwood crowned ‘Survivor 43′ winner. He’s donating $1M prize to veterans
Read full article: Man from Kingwood crowned ‘Survivor 43′ winner. He’s donating $1M prize to veteransMike Gabler, the heart valve specialist from Kingwood, Texas, on Wednesday joined the “Survivor” millionaires club.
HPD bodycam video released showing officer shooting at armed Kingwood homeowner while responding to panic medical alarm
Read full article: HPD bodycam video released showing officer shooting at armed Kingwood homeowner while responding to panic medical alarmAn officer with the Houston Police Department fired his weapon into a home in Kingwood Wednesday while responding to a panic medical alarm, authorities said.
Is Your Home Game Day Ready?
Read full article: Is Your Home Game Day Ready?When it comes to hosting an Astro’s party you may have the food, the friends, good spirits, and good company...but is your house ready for the World Series? Let the champion team at 50 Floor give you some hot tips that will help with your floors.
‘I just don’t want it to happen to anyone else’: Kingwood family in mourning after beloved dog found shot 10 times in backyard
Read full article: ‘I just don’t want it to happen to anyone else’: Kingwood family in mourning after beloved dog found shot 10 times in backyardA family is in mourning after their dog was shot and killed in their own backyard.
‘This could have been prevented’: Residents raise road safety concerns after 8-year-old fatally hit by car in Kingwood
Read full article: ‘This could have been prevented’: Residents raise road safety concerns after 8-year-old fatally hit by car in KingwoodA makeshift memorial is continuing to grow in Kings Mill Subdivision in Kingwood after an 8-year-old boy was killed while riding his bike.
Person detained, 10-year-old taken to hospital after house fire following fight in NE Houston, HCFMO says
Read full article: Person detained, 10-year-old taken to hospital after house fire following fight in NE Houston, HCFMO saysA 10-year-old girl was transported to the hospital and a person has been detained after a house fire in Kingwood on Thursday.
‘Kingwood Kindness’: Organization created after Hurricane Harvey aims to help storm victims
Read full article: ‘Kingwood Kindness’: Organization created after Hurricane Harvey aims to help storm victimsBob Rehak isn’t a flood mitigation expert by trade, but after witnessing the devastation caused in Kingwood during Hurricane Harvey, he’s dedicated the last five years to investigating the causes of flooding and trying to stop another disaster.
‘It made us feel uneasy’: Residents worried after rash of vehicle break-ins in Kingwood neighborhood
Read full article: ‘It made us feel uneasy’: Residents worried after rash of vehicle break-ins in Kingwood neighborhoodCar break-in victims in a Kingwood neighborhood near Kings Bend Dr, say whoever broke into multiple vehicles on Monday morning was brazen, committing the acts when many were up getting ready for work and school.
Under the Radar Athletes: Cameron Burkes, Cameron Thomas and Terrence Guillory II
Read full article: Under the Radar Athletes: Cameron Burkes, Cameron Thomas and Terrence Guillory IIOn this weeks episode of VYPE’s Recruit Spotlight, we featured 3 athletes in our Under the Radar segment: class of 2023 LB/FB Cameron Burkes of Kingwood, class of 2023 WR Cameron Thomas of New Caney and class of 2024 WR/DB Terrence Guillory II of North Shore
Lake Houston luxury: $2.75M Spanish-style lakefront property for sale
Read full article: Lake Houston luxury: $2.75M Spanish-style lakefront property for saleIf you have ever dreamed of perpetually being on vacation at a lake house, then look no further than this five-bedroom, four-bath, three and half bath mansion near Atascocita and Kingwood.
Spring break vacation: 4 places you should try, 4 you should forget
Read full article: Spring break vacation: 4 places you should try, 4 you should forgetSome travel experts are comparing this coming spring break to a prison break. It makes sense when you consider that millions of Americans have been cooped-up in their homes because of COVID-19 restrictions for far too long and many are just now ready to break free and take a real vacation.
Click2Pins: KPRC 2 viewers give us a look at weekend severe weather damage
Read full article: Click2Pins: KPRC 2 viewers give us a look at weekend severe weather damageThe second weekend in January brought severe weather to Southeast Texas with some of the worst damage occurring north of Houston. A tornado touched down overnight in Humble. Others experienced heavy rain and a lot of lightning.
Man faces charges after neighbor was shot, killed at apartment complex in Kingwood
Read full article: Man faces charges after neighbor was shot, killed at apartment complex in KingwoodA man is facing murder charges in connection with the shooting death of his neighbor during an altercation early Saturday in Kingwood.
Kingwood Women’s Club helps fund a free mammogram program
Read full article: Kingwood Women’s Club helps fund a free mammogram programThe Kingwood Women’s Club has been serving the community for 35 years and after one of their own charter members became a breast cancer survivor the ladies saw the importance of giving access to mammograms for all women.
17-year-old faces capital murder charge after Houston police officer’s 14-year-old son fatally shot in Kingwood
Read full article: 17-year-old faces capital murder charge after Houston police officer’s 14-year-old son fatally shot in KingwoodMontgomery County deputies arrested a 17-year-old suspect Wednesday after a Houston police officer’s 14-year-old son was fatally shot in Kingwood Monday night, authorities said.
Would-be car burglar shot, killed by homeowner in Kingwood, deputies say
Read full article: Would-be car burglar shot, killed by homeowner in Kingwood, deputies sayMontgomery County sheriff’s deputies are investigating after they said a would-be car burglar was fatally shot in Kingwood Thursday night.
UPDATE: 19-year-old woman accused setting man on fire in Kingwood arson assault arrested, officials say
Read full article: UPDATE: 19-year-old woman accused setting man on fire in Kingwood arson assault arrested, officials sayThe 19-year-old woman accused of dousing a man with a substance and setting him on fire in Kingwood has been arrested Thursday, the Montgomery County DA’s Office confirmed.
Owner uses social media to help track down teen who vandalized his baseball field
Read full article: Owner uses social media to help track down teen who vandalized his baseball fieldLike most baseball fields, Gary and Tee Bender’s Field of Dreams in Kingwood is supposed to be reserved for one sport -- Baseball. But Tuesday night, surveillance cameras caught a van barging through an opening on the field in what looked like a drag race.
2021 VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview - The Sleepers: Clear Springs Chargers
Read full article: 2021 VYPE Houston Volleyball Preview - The Sleepers: Clear Springs ChargersThe Clear Springs Chargers reached the Regional Semis for the second time in school history after finishing second in district behind Clear Falls.
Watch: Bodycam video shows moments HPD officer shot at shotgun-weilding woman
Read full article: Watch: Bodycam video shows moments HPD officer shot at shotgun-weilding womanThe Houston Police Department released body camera video on Friday from an officer-involved shooting where a woman pointed a gun at officers.
11-year-veteran Houston police officer ‘stable, but critical’ after being shot in Kingwood after parking fight, police say
Read full article: 11-year-veteran Houston police officer ‘stable, but critical’ after being shot in Kingwood after parking fight, police sayA Houston police officer was shot in an incident in Kingwood, authorities said Monday.