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Classic Christmas brings holiday magic to Houston with lights, ice skating, and festive fun
Read full article: Classic Christmas brings holiday magic to Houston with lights, ice skating, and festive funClassic Christmas is a dazzling holiday attraction in Houston, running from November 16 to December 29.
Here is how you can ride the biggest outdoor ice slide in Houston!
Read full article: Here is how you can ride the biggest outdoor ice slide in Houston!For the first time ever, Classic Christmas comes to Houston, bringing the magic of the holidays to Memorial City Mall.From November 16th, guests can step into a magical holiday wonderland designed for visitors of all ages with exciting attractions that capture the season's essence.
Bank of England holds interest rates at a 15-year high despite worries about the economy
Read full article: Bank of England holds interest rates at a 15-year high despite worries about the economyThe Bank of England has kept borrowing rates unchanged despite mounting worries over the state of the British economy.
Catching up with music legend Barry Manilow ahead of ‘A Very Barry Christmas’ holiday special
Read full article: Catching up with music legend Barry Manilow ahead of ‘A Very Barry Christmas’ holiday specialCelebrate the holidays with one of the biggest-selling artists of all time, Barry Manilow! He’s helping us get ready for the holidays with his special tonight at 9 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Love the holidays? Send KPRC 2 your festive Houston photos 📸🎅
Read full article: Love the holidays? Send KPRC 2 your festive Houston photos 📸🎅Have you captured the Christmas cheer on camera? 📸 We want to see your favorite festive photos! Send us pictures of your holiday decor, Christmas tree, and any other holly jolly pics you snap.
Hilarious holiday photo captures Houston’s collective hatred of this gloomy, grey weather
Read full article: Hilarious holiday photo captures Houston’s collective hatred of this gloomy, grey weatherA few of Houston’s inanimate objects have hilariously conveyed the city’s collective distaste for this seemingly unending onslaught of rain.
🚗Your weekly traffic update: Expect road closures for the Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday Spectacular
Read full article: 🚗Your weekly traffic update: Expect road closures for the Reliant Lights Mayor’s Holiday SpectacularExpect heavy traffic and closures this Saturday as the city of Houston gears up for live performances and the big tree lighting.
Lace up your skates! The Green Mountain Energy ICE at Discovery Green is back for the holidays
Read full article: Lace up your skates! The Green Mountain Energy ICE at Discovery Green is back for the holidaysGlide beneath the glittering lights of downtown Houston and discover the holiday magic on the Green Mountain Energy Ice at Discovery Green!
Brunch with Santa: 13 Houston-area breakfast feasts as festive as the season
Read full article: Brunch with Santa: 13 Houston-area breakfast feasts as festive as the seasonThis year, skip the annual pilgrimage to meet Santa Claus at the local mall and try a festive breakfast and meet-and-greet instead. You can swap the claustrophobic crowds and long wait times for a custom experience, more time with the big man in red, and might fine meal to boot.
The Galleria’s 34th Annual Ice Spectacular and Tree Lighting holiday event
Read full article: The Galleria’s 34th Annual Ice Spectacular and Tree Lighting holiday eventThe annual event will kick off the holiday season with the lighting of their famous 55-foot Christmas tree, which features 450,000 twinkling lights and 5,000 different colored ornaments.
Performances, fireworks, and more: What to know about Houston’s tree lighting spectacular
Read full article: Performances, fireworks, and more: What to know about Houston’s tree lighting spectacularThe lighting of the Christmas tree at City Hall returns in December to commence the most wonderful time of the year.
PHOTOS: See 22 of your 2022 Christmas pics from Click2Pins
Read full article: PHOTOS: See 22 of your 2022 Christmas pics from Click2PinsEvery week, our viewers and readers deliver great pictures to Click2Pins and December was no different. From dressed up dogs and cats to kids and Christmas decor, this month’s Pins have been festive and fun.
Firefighters on Santa’s nice list after rescuing child’s Christmas toy from drainage system
Read full article: Firefighters on Santa’s nice list after rescuing child’s Christmas toy from drainage systemHours after Santa delivered a shiny new remote-control car to a Houston-area family, the miniature motorized vehicle was nearly lost on its maiden voyage. The Willowfork Fire Department in Katy, Fort Bend County posted photos from the rescue Sunday afternoon on Facebook. The pictures show firefighters lowering a ladder into a drain and then a first responder crawling down to save the newly treasured toy.
PHOTOS: Santa’s ‘elves’ visits Texas Children’s Hospital to deliver toys to patients from wish lists
Read full article: PHOTOS: Santa’s ‘elves’ visits Texas Children’s Hospital to deliver toys to patients from wish listsPatients at the Texas Children’s Hospital were surprised after receiving gifts from wish lists to Santa’s “elves” ahead of Christmas Day.
Memorial Hermann doctors save Santa’s helper just in time for Christmas
Read full article: Memorial Hermann doctors save Santa’s helper just in time for ChristmasProfessional Santa, Gary Dellacroce, from McAllen, Texas arrived at Memorial Hermann in early 2022 for a second opinion on congestive heart failure.
Polar Express in Galveston: An honest Mom’s review 🚂
Read full article: Polar Express in Galveston: An honest Mom’s review 🚂In “It’s a Wonderful Life,” George Bailey, as portrayed by Jimmy Stewart, identifies the three most exciting sounds in the world as anchor chains, plane motors and train whistles. At the Galveston Railroad Museum located at the end of The Strand in Galveston, families can hop on a magical train to the North Pole. And yes, the train whistle on the Santa Fe F-Unit Warbonnet historic engine means you’re in for an exciting time!
Polar Express returns to Galveston Railroad Museum; This is how to get tickets before they sell out🎅🚂☕
Read full article: Polar Express returns to Galveston Railroad Museum; This is how to get tickets before they sell out🎅🚂☕The Polar Express Train Ride is returning this holiday season to the Galveston Railroad Museum.
Local legend: Houston’s Pancho Claus is coming to town in his zoot suit and lowrider
Read full article: Local legend: Houston’s Pancho Claus is coming to town in his zoot suit and lowriderSure, Santa is great, but have you met his cousin, or primo, Pancho Claus? He’s a zoot-suit-wearing, lowrider-driving Houstonian who has been passing out presents in the East End since the 1980s. Pancho Claus is a local legend in the Houston community who has even gained national attention, but this year he needs your help.
Get into some sweet family activities at Santa’s Sugar Land
Read full article: Get into some sweet family activities at Santa’s Sugar LandSugar Land Town Square is bringing the magic of the season to the square with a special holiday pop-up, Santa’s Sugar Land, featuring a full calendar of free events and special moments for the entire family.
A bunch of Santas skied and snowboarded down a mountain for charity
Read full article: A bunch of Santas skied and snowboarded down a mountain for charityWe’re used to seeing Santa at the mall, or better yet, on his sleigh delivering toys to children around the world, but you don’t see Santa (let alone hundreds of him) skiing or snowboarding down a mountain.
Families frustrated after traffic issues block trip to Santa’s Wonderland in College Station
Read full article: Families frustrated after traffic issues block trip to Santa’s Wonderland in College StationSome families who were trying to pay a visit to Santa Wonderland in College Station were frustrated as they got tied up in a major traffic jam that seemingly had no end in sight.
Shoppers, beware: A warning about fake shopping websites
Read full article: Shoppers, beware: A warning about fake shopping websitesSanta and his elves are kicking it into high gear and so are thieves. We have a warning about the increase in fake shopping websites popping up all over the internet. KPRC 2 Investigates team explains what you need to look out for when shopping online.
Houston-area forecast: Sweater weather this weekend
Read full article: Houston-area forecast: Sweater weather this weekendHOUSTON – Cold air has settled into Southeast Texas and will be sticking around for a while. We are in the beginning of the longest stretch of cold weather that has hit Houston so far this season. As we head into late Sunday, temperatures will start to drop and wintry precipitation will be getting close to Southeast Texas! Sunday NightAccumulations will be insignificant in Southeast Texas but snow will accumulate north and northwest of our area. Weekend Travel WeatherAfter Sunday’s rain/snow mix event, the rest of the ten day forecast shows a cooler than normal start with plenty of sunshine for the week ahead.
LIVE - TRACKING SANTA: Follow Santa Claus around the world this Christmas with this tracker map
Read full article: LIVE - TRACKING SANTA: Follow Santa Claus around the world this Christmas with this tracker mapKids eager for the arrival of Santa Claus tonight can follow his journey across the globe using NORAD’s official tracker.
The Latest: Coronavirus cases keep rising in South Korea
Read full article: The Latest: Coronavirus cases keep rising in South Korea(AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea has added 1,092 new coronavirus cases in a resurgence that is erasing hard-won epidemiological gains and eroding public confidence in the government’s ability to handle the outbreak. It would deliver long-sought cash to businesses and individuals and resources to vaccinate a nation confronting a frightening surge in COVID-19 cases and deaths. Preliminary data on U.S. deaths show the coronavirus pandemic contributing to a 15% or more increase in deaths over last year. ___MEXICO CITY — Mexican officials have reported a new daily high in confirmed coronavirus cases as the country awaits its first shipment of vaccine. ___WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. — The Navajo Nation is reporting 151 new coronavirus cases and seven more deaths related to COVID-19.
83-year-old Houston man returns home after long battle with COVID-19
Read full article: 83-year-old Houston man returns home after long battle with COVID-19HOUSTON – Christmas arrived early for one Houston family. The patriarch of their family returned home on Monday after battling COVID-19 for nearly five months. The 83-year-old spent 149 days in three different medical facilities battling COVID-19. He was moved to Cornerstone Specialty Hospitals Houston Medical Center for two months and spent the remaining time at Baywind Village Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation. The hospital wouldn’t allow family visits whenever COVID-19 cases in the city were high.
This Houston couple brings the spirit of Santa and Mrs. Claus to neighborhood kids
Read full article: This Houston couple brings the spirit of Santa and Mrs. Claus to neighborhood kidsJessica Kuhns with husband Robert dressed as Santa and Mrs. Claus (left) hope to bring smiles to kids during this holiday season. While husband Robert was Santa, Jessica joined in becoming the “Mrs. Claus” beside him in hopes to bring smiles to children this year. “Parents aren’t going to want to take their kids to a crowded mall just to see Santa,” Kuhns told KPRC 2. Posted by Jessica Kuhns on Saturday, December 12, 2020“We told her we would be honored to be their Santa this year,” Jessica told KPRC 2.
Spread some holiday cheer, vote for your favorite KPRC 2 photo
Read full article: Spread some holiday cheer, vote for your favorite KPRC 2 photoHOUSTON – ‘Tis the Season for the holidays and the end of 2020! Despite this year being filled with many surprises, here at KPRC 2, we wanted to take a moment to spread some holiday cheer. From Santa hats to menorahs, our KPRC 2 team members got a chance to pick their favorite holiday attire and snap a snazzy holiday photo. SCROLL DOWN TO VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE KPRC 2 FRIENDNow, it’s time to see all of our holiday pics and select your favorite! Vote for your favorite holiday portrait here:Click here to view all 35 of our holiday photos on InstagramHappy Holidays, from all of us at KPRC 2!
Local clinic spreads holiday cheer with patients with drive-thru party
Read full article: Local clinic spreads holiday cheer with patients with drive-thru partySanta, Mrs. Claus and all their helpers – decked out in masks — gathered outside Christus Health in Midtown to spread some holiday cheer to the young patients of San Jose Clinic. For 85 years, San Jose Clinic has hosted a Christmas party. This year’s party took place Saturday morning in a drive-thru style due to the pandemic. “Oh, it’s going to be very different this year but can’t disappoint the children at all,” said Mrs. Claus. Santa is helping to put food on the table this Christmas along with presents under the tree.
Be Santa to a senior: Here’s how you can bring Christmas cheer to Houston-area seniors
Read full article: Be Santa to a senior: Here’s how you can bring Christmas cheer to Houston-area seniorsThe Houston Home Instead Senior Care office is seeking donations for seniors through its “Be a Santa to a Senior” program. “The Be a Santa to a Senior program brings so much joy to seniors in our community,” said Gregory Gomez-Mira, owner of the Houston Home Instead office. The Houston Home Instead Senior Care office serves Alvin, Baytown, Channel View, Bacliff, Deer Park, Dickinson, Kemah, La Porte, Galena Park, Manvel, Houston, League City, Pasadena, Pearland, Rosharon, Seabrook, Webster and Friendswood. Those who’d like to purchase a gifts for a senior can visit Beasantatoasenior.com, enter their zip code and view wish lists for local seniors. For more information about the Be a Santa to a Senior program, visit BeaSantatoaSenior.com.
Kids in need are sending Christmas letters. You can help fulfill their wishes through Operation Santa.
Read full article: Kids in need are sending Christmas letters. You can help fulfill their wishes through Operation Santa.’Tis the season to give, and we have a feeling this might be one of the best ways yet to do exactly that.
Holiday magic is arriving at CityPlace and Springwoods Village for families
Read full article: Holiday magic is arriving at CityPlace and Springwoods Village for familiesHOUSTON – New for this season are two, one-of-a-kind attractions that will be unveiled during a lighting ceremony at CityPlace Park – 1200 Lake Plaza Drive, Spring, TX 77389 – on Sunday, November 29 between 4 and 7 p.m. with help from Santa and Mrs. Claus. A super-sized, fantasy version of the holiday classic, the installation is anticipated to expand each year. This is a first of its kind endeavor for Kopelman, a pioneering and globally recognized haunted house producer, COO of the country’s largest escape room company, and co-founder of soon-to-open immersive experiential museum Seismique. In addition to enjoying an inaugural look, visitors of the evening’s complimentary festivities will also enjoy carolers and complimentary hot chocolate. For those unable to attend the kickoff, both the tree and gingerbread village will be on display through January 9 with free hot chocolate served on the Plaza every Thursday and Sunday from 4 until 7 p.m.
Vintage Christmas décor: See the best nostalgic pieces, read heartwarming stories KPRC 2 viewers shared
Read full article: Vintage Christmas décor: See the best nostalgic pieces, read heartwarming stories KPRC 2 viewers sharedHOUSTON – From candles to custom ornaments, Houstonians are treasuring their Christmas décor. We asked our KPRC 2 Facebook followers to share their Christmas décor and received a stunning amount of submissions, some shared with special stories. Here are some of our favorite submissions and what people said about their holiday décor. But after deep research, my daughter found one in New York and to my surprise--THIS was the most treasured gift I received Christmas Day 2017. Love my Santa tree.
Racist letter targets Black Santa
Read full article: Racist letter targets Black Santa(KARK/NBC News) – An Arkansas man’s response to a racist letter he received after installing a Black Santa inflatable in his yard is going viral. Chris Kennedy’s excitement for the holidays is mirrored in his North Little Rock front yard. I want kids to smile.”What puts a smile on many people’s face is an 8-foot-tall Black Santa that can’t be missed. Then on Monday, Kennedy received a letter he called racist, in which someone posing as “Santa” asked him to remove his Black Santa“Please remove your [racial slur] Santa. You should not try to deceive children into believing that I am a [racial slur] the letter states.
In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worries
Read full article: In Santa’s mailbag, a peek into children’s pandemic worriesFrom the first letters opened at the secretariat from Nov. 12, it quickly became apparent how the pandemic is weighing on children, says the chief elf, Jamila Hajji. One letter in three mentions the pandemic in some way, Hajji says. “The letters to Father Christmas are a sort of release for them. Replying to 12,000 letters per day, the team of 60 elves sets aside some that move them or catch the eye. One asked for “a pandemic of love.” A 77-year-old lamented that “lockdown is no fun!
Which holiday activities put you at the greatest risk of contracting COVID-19? The Texas Medical Association ranks them
Read full article: Which holiday activities put you at the greatest risk of contracting COVID-19? The Texas Medical Association ranks themThe chart resembles another one that the Texas Medical Associated released earlier this year that shows which common activities put people at greater risk of contracting COVID-19. The new chart ranks 34 holiday activities from least to most risky “so holiday revelers can make informed choices during the busiest travel and social-gathering season of the year,” according to the association’s website. What is safe or not safe?’” Dr. Ogechika Alozie, an El Paso infectious disease specialist and TMA COVID-19 Task Force member, said on the association’s website. The chart was developed by the Texas Medical Association’s coronavirus task force, a team of front-line infectious disease and primary care physician experts tasked with advising fellow physicians across the state about COVID-19 developments. The TMA #COVID19 Task Force has developed a new version of our popular risk assessment chart to help you choose your activities wisely this holiday season.
BBB warns ‘Secret Santa’ and ‘Secret Sister’ gift exchange is illegal
Read full article: BBB warns ‘Secret Santa’ and ‘Secret Sister’ gift exchange is illegalIt’s called the “Secret Santa” or “Secret Sister” and it’s a gift exchange, usually amongst women. It works like this:Secret Sister social media recruitment post (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) Secret Sister social media post (Copyright 2020 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) • Report social media posts. Some pyramid schemes try to win your confidence by claiming they’re legal and endorsed by the government.
6 free things to do this weekend to get you in the holiday spirit
Read full article: 6 free things to do this weekend to get you in the holiday spiritHOUSTON – Here are some fun, free things going on this weekend to help get you into the holiday spirit. Pictures with Santa and the Satna House in River OaksYou can also take some free photos with Santa at the “Santa House” in River Oaks tomorrow. “Christmas Vacation” Screening at City Acre Brewing CompanyEnjoy a screening of the classic “Christmas Vacation” at City Acre Brewing Company off Topping Street Saturday from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. There will also be a Christmas photo booth, a fire pit for smores, holiday drink specials, and the Griswold family Christmas dinner-themed menu. Holiday Dance Showcase in the Sugar Land Town SquareEnjoy dance performances by local companies during the Holiday Dance Showcase in Sugar Land Town Square Saturday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
6 must-see holiday light displays you can’t miss
Read full article: 6 must-see holiday light displays you can’t missAmanda Sorena, contributor with the popular parenting app and website, Mommy Nearest, shared the 6 must-see holiday light displays you can’t miss season. MAGICAL WINTER LIGHTSMagical Winter Lights (Magical Winter Lights)Fresh and multicultural display in La Marque. ZOO LIGHTSFamily at Zoo Lights (Houston Zoo)After closing, the Houston Zoo transforms into a magical light display with trees and exhibits aglow. Enjoy a 100-foot-long tunnel of light, a 4D enchanted forest, an ice dragon and “snow”“We always love Zoo lights. SUGAR LAND HOLIDAY LIGHTSSugar Land Holiday Lights (Sugar Land Holiday Lights)Constellation Field lights up with more than three million lights.
10 delicious recipes to make with your brand new Instant Pot
Read full article: 10 delicious recipes to make with your brand new Instant PotIn case you didn't know, 2019 is all about pressure cooking, and the Instant Pot does that and so much more. We searched the internet far and wide to find the easiest, most delicious and fun Instant Pot recipes. Instant Pot Eggs Benedict from The Foodie and The FixEggs Benedict is a breakfast staple, so the fact that you can make it in an Instant Pot is beyond wild. Instant Pot Lemon Vegetable Risotto from Lexi's Clean KitchenLook, making risotto is stressful and difficult and has sent more chefs home on "Top Chef" than probably any other dish, but cooking risotto in an Instant Pot is easy and you almost can't mess it up. Instant Pot Mac & Cheese from DelishOK, y'all, you need to get into this mac and cheese recipe.