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In Independence Heights, homeowners are living in fear as a tree on a vacant property leans toward their homes.
This annual event has raised more than a million dollars for the Houston Food Bank. The 19th annual Empty Bowls Houston will take place Saturday, March 22, 2025, at the Houston Center for Contemporary Craft, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Get a preview of this year's event with some special guests in studio.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo held its annual First Responders Day on Monday, March 10, presented by BP America. Houston Life’s Tessa Barrera takes us inside the celebration to see how they recognized and honored our local first responders and their service to the community.
The buzz was real at Constellation Field on Tuesday, March 4, as the Sugar Land Space Cowboys held their auditions for singers to perform the National Anthem at home games this season. Aspiring stars lined up, ready to show off their vocal cords and grab their moment in the spotlight to raise their ya ya ya.
Milby High School's Centennial Anniversary Celebration on March 27-28, 2026! Whether you’re a proud alum or a community supporter, this is your chance to join the fun, share some laughs, and reconnect with old friends.
Our travel guy Gabe Saglie joins us from Los Angeles on why this spring is a great time to visit. Gabe grew up in Pacific Palisades, one of the areas devastated by last month's wildfires and shared more on how traveling to Los Angeles can help the residents there recover.
The midway and carnival of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo opens on Thursday along with the World’s Championship BBQ Cookoff.
Going to the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo for the first time is an exciting experience—but let’s be real, it can also get pretty pricey if you’re not prepared.
In a heartwarming turn of events, Michael Alexander was unexpectedly reunited with his late mother's ashes after they were discovered under a tree in North Harris County.
Join us as we tour the iconic Brick Street, a historic path just two blocks from the African American History Research Center. This classic red brick road symbolizes the struggles and sacrifices of Freedmen’s Town ancestors, embodying their enduring spirit.
Explore the oldest building in Freedmen’s Town, home of Elder Yates and young Rutherford Yates. In 1922, he and his brother Paul launched Houston’s first Black-owned printing press, giving voice to the community.
Explore the J. Vance Lewis house, built in 1907 for pioneering lawyer Joseph Vance Lewis and his wife, Pauline. Known for his vibrant personality, Lewis played a significant role in Freedmen’s Town. Designated a City of Houston Protected Landmark in 2007, this historic site invites you to discover its intriguing history.
Discover the Gregory School in Freedmen’s Town, a historic site and first African-American public school. Open for free visits, it offers lessons and stories year-round.
Explore Marty Bennett’s artwork in Freedman’s Town, showcasing the creations of NFL Super Bowl winner Martellus (Marty) Bennett. Join a special tour that celebrates cherished childhood memories in the childhood home of Mayor Sharonda Johnson. Immerse yourself in nostalgia as you admire the original wood and vibrant art.
Explore Bennett Road in Freedman’s Town, featuring the works of Michael Bennett, NFL Super Bowl winner from Houston and Creative Director of Studio Kër. Join Mayor Sharonda Johnson for a special tour celebrating themes of identity and community. Don’t miss this unique experience!
This article invites you to explore Freedmen’s Town in Houston through a virtual adventure. It highlights the area’s rich history and hidden gems, making it easy for anyone to learn about its cultural significance. Join the journey and discover what makes Freedmen’s Town special!
Welcome to the Freedman’s Town Visitor Center! Since May 2024, it’s been the hub of events and activities. Click the video to explore, and check the map for your next adventure!
Nonprofit brings smiles to pediatric cancer patients in ten Texas hospitals in loving memory of a special little girl.
Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston is awaiting federal guidance on a funding pause but remains committed to serving over 4,300 seniors and adults with disabilities through its Meals on Wheels program.
Iowa Colony made history with its first-ever Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, a vibrant celebration of unity, culture, and Dr. King’s enduring legacy. Featuring lively performances, colorful slingshots, and a heartfelt community gathering at Freedom Field, the event brought people together in joy and purpose.
Homeownership often comes with its share of unexpected challenges, but Mary Trapp, didn’t expect a city issue would cause problems for her and her homeowners association. The ordeal surrounding a broken city pipe has stretched over three months, leaving her frustrated.
The Texas Medical Board (TMB) has temporarily suspended the medical license of a Houston physician, saying he poses a threat to public safety.
Homeownership often comes with its share of unexpected challenges, but Mary Trapp, didn’t expect a city issue would cause problems for her and her homeowners association. The ordeal surrounding a broken city pipe has stretched over three months, leaving her frustrated.
It may be cold this week in Houston but the heat was turned up for a lot of fans as beloved actors, stars of The Best Man, and co-founders of a new whiskey, Morris Chestnut and Harold Perrineau, stopped in the Bayou City.
Residents in the Woodridge Forest area say the water discoloration has been a persistent problem and complaints filed appear to have fallen on deaf ears.
A 53-year-old woman is devastated after her support dog is still missing following a carjacking on Dec. 31 outside a store in Montrose, according to the Houston Police Department.
Elliot Perry, a 13-year-old from The Woodlands, is spreading holiday cheer by donating 125 Christmas stockings to veterans. He shared that the stockings are filled with thoughtful items such as snacks, combs, razors, toiletries, playing cards, and more, all carefully chosen to bring comfort and joy to those who have served.
The BeyGOOD Foundation, founded by Grammy icon Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, has donated $100,000 to the University of Houston Law Center's Criminal Justice Clinic. This transformative gift will fund a full-time director, expand student enrollment, and enhance outreach to underserved communities.
As Jim McIngvale, widely known as Mattress Mack, prepares for open-heart surgery Tuesday, the Houston community has an opportunity to rally behind the man who has spent decades giving back.
As Jim McIngvale, widely known as Mattress Mack, prepares for open-heart surgery Tuesday, the Houston community has an opportunity to rally behind the man who has spent decades giving back.
It’s Christmas time and many of us are the NEW adults, with families of our own, it seems like many of us aren’t picking up the baton to keep our nostalgic Christmas traditions going.
Residents of the Santa Fe subdivision in Cleveland, are living in fear after a series of stray dog attacks. Packs of aggressive dogs have been spotted roaming the area, with some residents sharing alarming stories of being attacked outside their homes.
Residents of a senior living apartment complex in Houston are speaking out after months of dealing with a serious rat infestation.
As the Thanksgiving festivities wrap up and we transition into the bustling holiday season, Black Friday deals and Cyber Monday sales dominate the headlines. However, approaching Giving Tuesday on December 3rd presents a perfect opportunity to reflect on our blessings and give back to the community. Houston Life's Melanie Camp visited the Goodwill Houston store in City Center to show how your donations can transform lives in 2025.
Giving Tuesday, celebrated annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, is a day dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations and making a difference in communities across the nation.
Thanksgiving Day was extra special for four families at Texas Children’s Pavilion for Women, who celebrated the arrival of their newest little bundles of joy.
If you've ever worked in a restaurant, you know what it takes to get food from the kitchen to the table. And the valuable life skills you learn along the way – like the importance of teamwork, good communication, time management and problem solving. This is also the idea behind the PX Project.
Local organizations offering a hand up for families needing assistance to make the holidays joyful.
Melanie Young reactivated the Sunnyside Super Neighborhood to foster community engagement, unexpectedly drawing significant interest.
KPRC 2 invites the community to share their Thanksgiving and holiday photos and videos through Click2Pins, with a chance to be featured on-air or online.
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo revealed its 2025 concert genre calendar. This will offer music fans to get a sneak peek at the highly-anticipated performer reveal in January.
A Pasadena man who is confined to a wheelchair has been trapped in his apartment for months, because his apartment complex neither provided a ramp, nor would an apartment manager let him keep his own hand-built ramps out.
In a city with one of the largest Muslim populations and Spanish speakers, it's only fitting Spanish-speaking Islamic education center called Centro Islamico would exist in Houston. But Latino/Hispanic Muslims in America have been around longer than you might know.
The Freedom Child Foundation is keeping children with incarcerated parents, connected. The non-profit acts as a lifeline for these kids to help them stay in contact by phone, letters, and in-person visits. The non-profit was founded by Wandjell Harvey-Robinson whose parents were both incarcerated when she was just 8-years-old. Watch the player above for her to learn more about the inspiration behind the Freedom Child Foundation.
For Erica Garcia, the pain of losing her brother is raw, and she struggles to imagine a life without him. Just two and a half years apart, Marcelo and Erica shared a deep bond, one that was built on love, laughter, and years of shared memories.
The Houston Fire Department hasn’t experienced the loss of one of its own while battling a fire since the 2013 Southwest Inn Fire that killed several firefighters.
As registered voters in the Houston area head to the polls to cast their ballots, some are taking the time to explain why they are voting in this election.
Tenants at an East Houston apartment complex recently contacted KPRC 2, fearing they would need to move out within 48 hours due to city orders. However, city officials clarified that no such eviction order had been issued.
A simple act of kindness has turned into a heartwarming movement as the community rallied today around Shirley, an elderly Baskin Robbins employee in Spring, Texas, whose story of resilience touched hearts across town.
The community has come together to support Sherly, an elderly Baskin Robbins employee at the Stuebner Airline location, after her story of working to cover grocery costs touched a customer's heart.
Deadly domestic violence incidents witnessed by children are becoming alarmingly common in the Houston area, with multiple cases involving fatalities or severe injuries over recent months.
From meals to mentorship, how local non-profit Bridge The Gaps is making a difference for at-risk kids. With thousands of volunteer hours throughout the organization, their efforts are giving students the resources they need to succeed in every aspect of life.
As Halloween approaches, families across the Houston area prepare for trick-or-treating, and may be looking for the best neighborhoods to take the kiddos to celebrate.
With Thanksgiving just around the corner, local organization Families Helping Families is hard at work, preparing to provide 40 tons of food to families in need across the Houston area.
Can’t make it to the festival? The YETI Culinary Stage cooking demos will be livestreamed on KPRC 2+ starting at 4:30 p.m. The demonstrations will be hosted by chef, YouTube personality, and New York Times bestselling author Brad Leone.
Our KPRC 2 Community spotlight for October is on Urban Harvest and their work to uplift communities through food education, support for local farmers and providing access to fresh, locally-sourced foods to communities in need.
As Florida residents brace themselves for Hurricane Helene, which is expected to strengthen into a destructive storm, CenterPoint Energy says it's deploying dozens of internal and contract resources to assist in any emergency responses and recovery efforts.
United Airlines says it will welcome more than 50 high school-aged girls from Houston ISD and Sterling Aviation High School to Bush Intercontinental Airport as part of Girls in Aviation Day!
Melanie Young says she had to do something to make sure the community’s voices are heard and their needs are met. That something was reactivating the super neighborhood, a framework that allows civic clubs to organize, and address pressing local issues.
Houston’s Fifth Ward, long known for its deep history and vibrant culture, is entering a new chapter of transformation with the opening of the reimagined Japhet Creek Park, a long-anticipated green space along Buffalo Bayou.
In the wake of a series of school threats and incidents in districts across the Houston area, many local parents are grappling with how to keep their children informed and prepared without causing any unnecessary.
In a city with one of the largest Muslim populations and Spanish speakers, it's only fitting Spanish-speaking Islamic education center called Centro Islamico would exist in Houston. But Latino/Hispanic Muslims in America have been around longer than you might know.
The Fort Bend County Sheriff’s Office is warning homeowners to stay alert after a suspicious man visited several homes in a Cinco Ranch neighborhood over the weekend.
It always feels good to give, and Reliant customers have the power to do just that without doing much more than switching on a light with Reliant’s Choose To Give plan. When you enroll in a Choose To Give plan, your energy use helps fund charitable organizations in Texas, and Reliant has just added Texas Children's Hospital to the list!
Priscila True, vice president of voter services, stops by Houston Life to share some of the commonly asked questions volunteers get about voter registration.
A body found in the woods has been identified as missing Missouri City mother Karen Miles, MCPD confirms.
The home she’s been living in for the past 5 decades was once a safe haven but over the years, turned into a dangerous place. Feeling like she had nowhere else to turn, Miss Brown’s dear friend emailed the “Spencer Solves It” Team to step in and help.
Stray pets and overcrowded shelters are a persistent concern around Houston. Organizations are teaming up to provide solutions to help alleviate the problem.
Skeletal remains have been found during the search for a missing Missouri City mother, according to the police department.
A north Houston homeowner says he called CenterPoint Energy almost weekly -- trying to get them to remove limbs that fell on a power line in July when Hurricane Beryl hit the area.
People who live in a northwest Harris County neighborhood say they haven’t had mail delivered to them in nearly a month. They also say their HOA refuses to repair cluster mailboxes that were destroyed when a car crashed into them.
Javier Gascar, 68, was a victim of road rage about three decades ago and the crime has left him paralyzed. He now survives on public assistance, and feels he’s been re-victimized by an apartment complex he moved into in August.
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Nelson Beckett, a 90-year-old Houston Navy veteran who was killed during a carjacking Saturday in southwest Houston.
The 2-month program aims to educate community about federal law enforcement
Local law enforcement officers have gathered outside of Ben Taub Hospital Tuesday afternoon after the shooting death of a Harris County Pct. 4 deputy constable.
Parents, neighbors and school administrators are calling on local officials regarding the opening of a smoke shop that they say is too close to Wharton Dual Language Academy elementary-middle school, a magnet school in Houston Independent School District.
In Texas, there are restrictions for certain businesses who plan to open and operate near schools to ensure the safety and well-being of students.
