It's Giving Tuesday and Derrick and Tessa went "Over the Edge" to support a great cause. It was all to support the United Way of Greater Houston by rappelling down a 26-story building. In the greater Houston area, nearly a million households are on the verge of poverty and the United Way is stepping up to help. Watch the player above to see their daring descent!

A fire tore through an apartment complex in Houston’s Galleria area on Thanksgiving afternoon.

Crooks cracked into 25 storage units inside of a Public Storage in Houston’s Galleria area.

Fierce flames and heartbreaking destruction at the Creole On Yorktown apartment complex, as close to 30 cars and trucks go up in flames in the middle of a massive fire inside the parking garage.

From the unique blend of gelatos, to sandwiches and coffee, they're also providing a learning opportunity for those with special needs.

During what’s proving to be the hottest week of summer so far in Houston, an entire apartment building is left without air conditioning.

Community leaders are calling out Houston Mayor John Whitmire for his recent “offensive” remarks about the Gulfton area and are demanding an apology, according to a news release.

A man is in critical condition after authorities said he was shot by his girlfriend during a fight near the Galleria.

People line up down Richmond Ave in Houston's Galleria area to treasure hunt premium vintage swag at VNTG SPLY. Owner, Chris Fox from Season 5 of "Love is Blind" took Houston Life's Melanie Camp on a tour of the store and shared tips on getting the best deals on premium vintage clothes.

A man has been arrested for secretly recording people in the restroom using a cell phone.

A search warrant is providing new details on how police were able to track down a woman accused of stabbing a 17-year-old girl to death in the Galleria area in December.

A Houston woman pleaded guilty to murder and was sentenced to 22 years in prison for stabbing her boyfriend in the Galleria-area, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced on Saturday.

A former Galleria employee is in federal custody for allegedly recording videos of himself sexually assaulting at least two toddlers.

A man was taken to the hospital after being shot in a possible road rage incident near the Galleria Thursday night.

A 37-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing a teen on her way to work in the Galleria area appeared in court Wednesday.

The 37-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing a teen on her way to work in the Galleria area was out on bond for another alleged crime involving a knife, court records reveal.

A suspect has been arrested for fatally stabbing a 17-year-old girl to death in the Galleria area this past weekend, the Houston Police Department announced Wednesday.

A 17-year-old girl has died after being stabbed in the Galleria area, Houston Police said.

A 25-year-old father is accused of going shopping at the Galleria Mall while he left his 2 and 4-year-old children alone in the car with a gun.

The 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.

The Hilton Houston Post Oak Hotel by the Galleria canceled an upcoming conference that was set to be held by the U.S. Campaign for Palestinian Rights later this month.

The museum is opening Its doors this Friday, September 1st, with 60 different illusions and experiences to see.

A family is fighting for answers after a 35-year-old father was killed in a hit-and-run in the Galleria area.It happened around 12:30 a.m. Sunday morning off near Fountain View and Inwood Drive.

An investigation is underway after a man was killed in a hit-and-run crash near the Galleria area early Monday.

A woman who was accused of driving while intoxicated before causing a deadly crash in the Galleria area Saturday has been arrested and charged, the Houston Police Department said.

A suspect has been arrested and charged for fatally shooting a bystander during an argument at a pool party in the Galleria area, the Houston Police Department said.

A naked man who was caught on camera touching himself in front of a home in the Galleria area multiple times has been arrested, jail records show.

Here are some recommendations to explore H-Town while you wait for your next flight. Just grab an Uber or Lyft and let’s go.

A naked man caught on camera touching himself on a stranger’s front porch in February has returned to the same front porch again, but this time getting more comfortable and with an illicit toy.

A man is dead after an argument led to gunfire at a large pool party in the Galleria area on Tuesday.

A large building fire was reported near Fountainview Drive in Houston on Tuesday.

A Spring woman said her car was burglarized and her tires were left on cinder blocks when she went to visit a friend’s Galleria apartment Friday night. The woman said her car was in direct view of surveillance cameras, yet she can’t get the complex or police to view it to try and find the burglar.

Authorities say a robbery at The Galleria shopping mall in Houston ended with another man being rushed to the hospital after being shot on Friday night.

There’s a certain level of privacy that’s to be expected when using the restroom, even at public shopping centers.

A new apartment complex that will feature affordable housing units for seniors is coming to the Galleria area.

Officers with the Houston Police Department are investigating after they said a chase involving a stolen vehicle ended in a fiery crash near the Galleria area Monday.

A man has been pronounced dead after reportedly being hit by a vehicle near The Galleria Sunday afternoon.

A Houston woman is terrified after someone slipped a camera under her fitting room door, she thinks in an attempt to record her changing.

A ride home from the Galleria Mall on Black Friday ended with thousands of dollars worth of gifts stolen from the back of a family’s S.U.V., according to one of the victims, who asked to remain anonymous.

Mayor Sylvester Turner and Houston Police Chief Troy Finner will walk through the Galleria on Black Friday to meet customers and workers to provide safe shopping information during the holiday season.

I received an email from a viewer that seems to pose an age-old question: plant in fall or wait until spring?

The 25-year-old woman who was fatally shot in west Houston over the weekend was a popular rapper who recently moved to Houston. Fans and her record label poured out tributes to Destinee Govan, who performed under the alias, “Lotta Cash Desoto.”

An investigation is underway after a woman died at a hospital and two others were hurt in a shooting that took place near the Galleria area early Saturday, Houston police said.

Officers with Houston Police Department are seeking help in finding four men accused of stealing dozens of designer glasses and unknown amounts of cash from a Galleria-area optometry office.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for the aggravated robbery of an eye care business in the Galleria area.

A busted pipe caused a big mess Monday for some business owners in the Galleria area, who spent Labor Day cleaning up flooded stores.

Houston drivers will now be able to get to downtown, airports, and several popular areas such as the Galleria as the HOV lanes will stay open seven days a week instead of just on weekdays.

Hundreds of kids in the Houston area will be heading to school in style thanks to multi-platinum artist and entrepreneur Money Man.

A recap with videos on what happened on Houston Life, July 18, 2022.

The first-ever ‘Peru to the World Expo,’ is landing at Houston’s Galleria area -- no passport required.

Houston police said a suspect has been arrested in connection with a shooting outside the Galleria over the weekend.

Need to do some shopping this Easter weekend? Planning to eat out for brunch or dinner?

Surveillance photos were released in hopes someone will recognize a suspect wanted for stealing over $3,700 in clothing at a store in the Galleria area, according to the Houston Police Department.

An officer with the Houston Police Department and two wrecker drivers were hit after responding to two crashes in the Galleria area Friday, according to HPD.

Houston police are investigating after a suspect was shot and killed by an officer at an apartment complex near the Galleria area Wednesday evening.

Authorities have arrested a man in connection to a fatal shooting of a 25-year-old man outside a Galleria-area apartment complex on Jan. 22.

A man was shot and killed outside his Galleria-area apartment early Saturday morning, police said.

Crime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Special Victims Division need the public's assistance identifying the suspects responsible for a sexual assault of a child.

TFTI is an interactive selfie experience located in the Galleria!

The BakerRipley Turkey Trot race is a Houston favorite Thanksgiving tradition that is returning in person this year.

Prosecutors dropped a misdemeanor charge against a Houston rabbi accused of grabbing a woman as she walked in the Galleria area several months ago.

A connector ramp that was originally expected to be closed until December, or even next year, has partially reopened.

This is the busiest interchange in Texas, with more than 250,000 vehicles traveling through 59 and 610 a day! Major work has been underway for quite some time now, and TxDOT’s most recent accomplishment: opening the connector ramps that lead drivers into the Galleria area. These connector ramps were supposed to be shut down for six to eight months, when they first closed during the summer.

A police chase in Houston ended in an arrest Friday, Houston police said.

Disney announced Monday they will permanently close “nearly” 60 full-size stores across the U.S, among them is the Houston Galleria location.

Friends and family members of one of the men shot during Saturday’s robbery at a restaurant near the Galleria area is now hoping for the best.

Friends and family members of one of the men shot during Saturday’s robbery at a restaurant near the Galleria area is now hoping for the best.

Friends and family members of one of the men shot during Saturday’s robbery at a restaurant near the Galleria area is now hoping for the best.

Everett Briscoe, 41, was fatally shot Saturday at the Grotto Ristorante in the Galleria area while on a trip with friends from a well-known New Orleans social club.

Officials are investigating after a train hit a truck in the River Oaks District on Wednesday.

Ike Umar woke up early Tuesday morning to find a shirtless man sneaking around his Galleria-area home.

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The Houston Galleria is an experience. To make that the best experience possible, take a look at what we’ve learned through the years of visiting this massive Houston shopping destination.

A woman told police she believes the suspects who stole her $5,000 purse from her car in a grocery store parking lot followed her from the Galleria Mall and then waited for her to return to her vehicle.

Slowdowns on your normal route into the Galleria are about to get even worse.

Police are trying to determine who shot a man multiple times and left him in a garage in League City.

On Saturday, police are investigating a homicide that happened in southwest Houston.

On the job hunt? The Galleria is making it easy, lining up multiple career options all in one place.

Two critical connector ramps at the interchange of the Southwest Freeway and the West Loop are closing starting this Thursday.

The Houston Office of the Council on American Islamic Relations joined Muslim and Palestinian organizations Saturday to protest against the brutal attacks in the Middle East.

Ten robbery suspects were arrested and now Houston police are discussing the case on Friday at 10 a.m.

It is a frightening crime trend of diners and shoppers followed and robbed and KPRC 2 has learned law enforcement has formed a task force and is going undercover to catch the criminals.

Brazoria County sheriff’s deputies believe a man was followed for about 45 miles from a high-end jewelry store near the Galleria to his home near Alvin before he was robbed in his driveway.

Crime Stoppers of Houston is noticing a frightening trend of shoppers and diners being followed from stores and restaurants and then robbed.

The Houston Police Robbery Division is searching for the man that ambushed and robbed two women at their Galleria apartments earlier this morning.

Reported attempt to shoot a music video in a quiet Galleria neighborhood, ends in a shootout, police say.

An increased reward up to $15,000 is being offered for information on a driver that was involved in a deadly hit-and-run incident near the Galleria in December, according to Houston Crime Stoppers.

3D Galerié features optical illusions and classical art paintings infused with pop culture references. (Courtesy of 3D Galerié)HOUSTON – Houston’s interactive art experience has found a new home. 3D Galerié is now open at the MarqE Entertainment Center at 7620 Katy Freeway. The museum features optical illusions and classical art paintings infused with pop culture references. Guests can become a part of the interactive experience by taking selfies and photos.

HOUSTON – Clutch City Cluckers is a new hot chicken-concept food truck, that now has a permanent location near the Galleria at 5550 Val Verde St.Their grand opening event is happening all weekend, today through Sunday from 11am to 11pm. The food truck will offer 50% off their entire menu each day, plus host a raffle for a Playstation 5, Nintendo Switches, and other cool prizes for customers to win. The “Clutch City” is inspired by the nickname given to the Houston Rockets after winning both the 1994 and 1995 NBA championships. Even the logo, that consists of a chicken on a rocket, not only pays homage to the space city, but also a vision for the business to skyrocket and represent Clutch City nationwide. Make sure to stop by this weekend for some delicious hot chicken sandwiches, or log onto ClutchCityCluckers.com for more info.

HOUSTON – Schools aren’t the only facilities that have closed due to the winter weather across the Houston area. KPRC 2 is following closures in major business venues, airports and local governments, among others. Houston ZooDue to the aftermath of the Texas winter storm, the Houston Zoo will remain closed through Feb. 21 with plans to reopen on Feb. 22. — H-E-B (@HEB) February 15, 2021City of Sugar LandThe City will be closed for normal business on Tues. due to weather. WalmartWalmart has dozens of locations closed across the Houston area.

A look at the Houston skyline during this snow dayHOUSTON – As the freezing rain and snow flurries sprinkle down across the Houston area, KPRC 2 viewers and employees are sending in photos of the winter storm. Posted by Cleveland TX Fire Department on Monday, February 15, 2021Conroeproudmommy ConroeCypressCypress on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Cypress on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 The Associated Press. Onalaskacman OnalaskaRichmondRichmond on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) SeabrookSeabrook on Feb. 15, 2021 (Copyright 2021 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.)

HOUSTON – A family searches for answers after a 63-year-old woman was killed in a hit-and-run incident near the Galleria area. The driver left the scene. Weems said his wife touched so many lives and was the love of his life. And so I thought my life was already in front of me and I knew what was going to happen,” Weems said. AdHe said the thought of his wife being left to die on the road is something he still thinks about.

HOUSTON - The Ninth Annual Touchdown Club of Houston Hildebrand Foundation Private School Awards are set to take place at the Omni Hotel in the Galleria on Wednesday night. For family and friends that cannot attend this year's event due to restrictions, VYPE has partnered with the Touchdown Club of Houston to broadcast the evening LIVE on VYPE.com and the TD Club of Houston Facebook page. "We are proud to partner with the Touchdown Club of Houston on their 9th Annual Private School Football Awards, as they recognize the incredible accomplishments of Private School football players across this great city," VYPE Media CEO Shane Hildreth said. Finalists for the TD Club of Houston's Coach of the Year, Specialist, Ironman, Lineman, Defensive and Offensive Players of the Year will be honored with the winners being announced at the end of the night. VYPE will carry the entire two-hour event LIVE on multiple platforms for easy viewing.

HOUSTON – Two videographers were devastated to find their hard-earned equipment had been stolen by car thieves in a Galleria-area neighborhood. Their camera and videography equipment was gone. “They took all my lighting equipment,” Caicedo said. “People are out here actually working hard, and they’re just here stealing people’s hard work,” Caicedo said. “So we can get started and not just sit around ... dreaming to work,” Petersen.

HOUSTON – Family and friends of Kathy Lynn, 63, are asking for the public’s help in finding the person responsible for her death. Lynn was hit and killed Thursday while crossing the street near the intersection of Westheimer Road and Interstate 610 in the Galleria area. The driver responsible never stopped to help and render aid and remains on the run. “Anytime you get involved in anything on the street of Westheimer in Houston you got to know there’s going to be surveillance footage,” Teare said. Teare had a message for the drivers responsible in both cases: “There’s no statute of limitations on this.

HOUSTON – A Houston homeowner wants to know who took some of her Christmas decorations. The next morning the owner realized both of the nutcrackers were gone when she went to check the mail. “They were life-sized, bigger than I am, and they’ve had them up every year since we’ve been here,” said neighbor Ron Roberts, who lives a few doors down. “The neighbors that had this happen do make a big effort to light up their house and provide some joy to the area,” he said. Two neighbors said they recently had issues with minor thefts but the owner said this was the first time someone took her decorations.

HOUSTON – As Americans across the nation wait for the highly anticipated 2020 presidential race results, many businesses are in fear of potential protests following the election results. Many businesses in the Galleria, River Oaks and downtown have boarded its buildings Tuesday afternoon. KPRC 2 reached out for comment to a few businesses. Houston businesses aren’t the only ones boarding up. In Austin, several stores on South Congress Avenue, which is down the street from the State Capital, have also boarded up over fears of protests.

HOUSTON – The Tilman Fertitta family and the King Ranch family are launching a new restaurant in the Galleria area. King Ranch Texas Kitchen is a southern-style steakhouse, which is set to open before the holidays. The menu will include beef cheek Barbacoa tacos, smoked brisket queso, King Ranch fried quail, blackened redfish and smoked brisket Pimento grilled cheese, per the website. While King Ranch, a major agribusiness with interests in farming, luxury retail goods, and recreational hunting, will supply meats and other products. The restaurant will be open from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday to Thursday, and until 11 p.m. on Fridays and Saturday.

The bad news: Burger-chan at Greenway Plaza announced Friday that it was the last day of business because the location was permanently closing. According to the announcement on the website, the news came as a shock to customers because owners Willet Feng and Diane Wu Feng decided not to publicly announce the closure. Friday, August 28, 2020 is the last day of service for burger-chan at Greenway Plaza. There were days when someone asked how our day was and we couldnt fully answer without tearing up, the couple wrote. The couple said fans of the burger restaurant should stay tuned as burger-chan burgers may still be available here and there.