Getting a cat from the El Gato Coffeehouse in the Heights isn‘t as easy as just paying the adoption fee; it’s a whole process. And if you already knew that, awesome. But if you didn't but are curious, check out the journey.

Getting a cat from the El Gato Coffeehouse in the Heights isn‘t as easy as just paying the adoption fee; it’s a whole process. And if you already knew that, awesome. But if you didn't but are curious, check out the journey.

Getting a cat from the El Gato Coffeehouse in the Heights isn‘t as easy as just paying the adoption fee; it’s a whole process. And if you already knew that, awesome. But if you didn't but are curious, check out the journey.

Drivers headed toward downtown Houston may need to find another route after an 18-wheeler hit an overpass bridge in the Heights.

As CenterPoint Energy continues to work on upgrading its infrastructure after the fallout of its Hurricane Beryl response, one Houston-area woman is worried the energy company might be cutting corners.

From the kids to the pets, it's Halloween fun for the entire family in the Heights. We got a sneak peek at what you can find at the annual Hike, Bike, and Fright Fest happening at M-K-T this weekend in partnership with Houston Plant Market

In this episode of “Eat Like a Local with Chris Shepherd”, we meet chefs who have set up shop inside local neighborhoods and share their signature dishes that keep people coming back.

Houstonian, Derek Cooper is all about spreading joy through music, rollerblading, and good vibes

M-K-T & Houston Plant Market are teaming up to host our 2nd annual White Linen Night! The event is free and open to the public. Celebrating local art from New Orleans, White Linen Night has become a staple in The Heights. Dress up in your favorite white attire as you parade the SITE WIDE market featuring local vendors selling all types of plants, jewelry, candles, lotions, and art.

After an animal shelter in the Heights suffered damage during Hurricane Beryl, a Good Samaritan decided to help out in a huge way

Inside the Friends for Life Animal shelter, staff is cleaning up after water spilled into the building during Beryl.

Get a first look inside this captivating new exhibition that features over 18 unique installations.

At the corner of north Main Street and East 25th Street in the Heights, sits a storage unit that is crumbling from top to bottom. It was damaged after the derecho two weeks ago.

No lights, no air conditioner, no nothing. If you were one of the 900,000 people who lost electricity for several days this month you might expect your next bill to be slightly lower than normal. One man in the Heights called us when he noticed his account showed he was using electricity on days when that was impossible. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains you how to check your own account.

Top Care ER, a new 24/7 Emergency Room clinic, has opened in Houston Heights, offering quality care to patients without the worry of surprise bills or insurance coverage.

The gates to Donovan Park are locked shut. The Houston Heights Association posted on social media, the park is temporarily closed after inappropriate graffiti was found on the playground equipment. HPD said officers responded on Tuesday where they discovered the graffiti had racist language.

It’s not uncommon to spot trash littered along streets in Houston. From cigarette butts to beer bottles, it’s an ever growing battle in a city that added 140,000 residents last year alone. However, the junk one Houston Heights neighborhood is seeing isn’t your run of the mill.

Despite substantial taxpayer investment for their implementation, the Heights' new bike lanes may prove short-lived.

On Feb. 29, a Kingwood woman was attacked in an attempted robbery.

Giant LED touchscreen kiosks tower over city sidewalks all throughout the region. The kiosks are part of a program launched in 2021 by the Mayor’s Office of Innovation.

Residents in the Cottage Grove neighborhood are terrified after seeing armed men outside their doors in the middle of the night who they claim live in a townhome nearby.

A wrong-way driver who blamed her GPS after hitting and killing a man in the Heights Thursday has been charged in the crash, the Houston Police Department announced Monday.

A man is now dead after police said a wrong-way driver collided with him head-on in the Heights.

People in one Heights-area neighborhood are “alarmed” after a realtor and her client got robbed at gunpoint in the middle of broad daylight.

The 32-year-old woman reported to the Houston Police Department that a strange man tried to grab her during a morning run.

The Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help in identifying two suspects who are believed to be involved in a deadly shooting in the Heights area.

The Houston Plant Market is hosting its annual HallowGreen Market at M-K-T.

A suspect accused of fatally shooting a man in the Heights in 2021 has been arrested and charged, the Houston Police Department said.

It is not uncommon these days to see water gushing out of City of Houston pipes uncontrollably.

The segment featuring KPRC2 Investigator Mario Diaz takes a look at how politicians spend tax dollars during their meetings.

Water leaks are the top service request in the city, according to 311. Neighbors living in the Heights said a busted pipe flooded their street.

Inside the Sawyer Studios and Gallery near the Heights you’ll hear the sounds of history.

Eureka Heights Brewing, located in the Heights, north of downtown Houston, is a popular craft brewery founded in 2016.

Are you a deal-hunter searching for deep discounts? A sale this weekend in the Heights will offer just that.

Jennifer and her husband Glenn opened Little Banned Library in Houston Heights at the corner of Heights Boulevard and 11th Street.

With more than 20,000 people expected to attend, White Linen Night is known as a vibrant community event that started in 2006 in the wake of Hurricane Katrina by the New Orleans community that moved to Texas and missed their original event.

A business owner is trying to get back on track after thieves were caught on camera taking items from his food truck before hooking up the trailer and driving away.

A motorcyclist died after allegedly traveling at high speed and crashing into the back of a truck on Wednesday on the Katy Freeway near the Heights area.

Here's the rundown for today's episode of Houston Life!

Two men accused of murdering a pair of businessmen who owned an out-of-state marijuana dispensary have fled the United States, according to an attorney of a co-defendant in the case.

A 23-year-old woman has been arrested, and two suspects are on the run, in connection to the deaths of two men who were killed in late January.

A double home lot in the Heights is something to behold -- so behold, y’all.

The 11th street corridor in Houston’s Heights neighborhood recently underwent construction to make it safer for bikers and pedestrians to cross.

Building a better tomorrow for all modes of transportation and construction in the Memorial Heights area aims to do just that.

A Cypress couple is traumatized and dealing with a lot of damage after a group of men on bicycles swarmed their car and threw projectiles at it as they tried to drive home Sunday night.

A 17-year-old was shot and killed while inside a vehicle in Houston’s Heights area Saturday evening, according to police.

The Houston Police Department is searching for a missing man last seen leaving McIntyre’s, a popular Heights area bar.

A Heights home is on the market for $995,000, and it caught our eye.

Casa Ramirez takes pride in sharing the Mexican culture and traditions and is currently featuring 6 ofrendas honoring the dead.

Pride Bike Ride Houston returned to its weekly tradition Tuesday night, exactly two weeks after a hit-and-run driver killed one of their own.

Hurricane Ian hits South Carolina early this afternoon

A ruptured gas line has shut down the northbound lanes on North Shepherd between 19th and 20th Streets in Houston’s Heights area Friday morning, Houston police said.

With Lamar, Heights and Westside, District 18-6A has a trio of programs used to winning and making the playoffs. The consistent standard of success is remarkable. There’s a lot of tradition in this league, anchored by the Texans.

A suspect was shot by a Hitchcock police officer after a lengthy chase from Galveston County to Houston’s Heights area early Sunday, authorities said.

Over a dozen parents filled the dugout at Stude Park on Monday in support of a lawsuit against the president of the Heights-Norhill Little League team and her husband.

Goode Company Restaurants will open its newest location in one of the city’s oldest neighborhoods -- the Heights. The space at 1801 Yale Street will soon be home to Goode Co. Kitchen & Cantina.

On Tuesday, community activists called for the termination of a Harris County Precinct One Deputy Constable accused of intentionally driving his patrol unit recklessly during a confrontation with a group of bicyclists.

Cell phone footage of an incident involving a group of bicyclists and a Harris County Precinct 1 deputy constable is going viral on social media.

A reconstruction project in the Heights has a lot of residents talking. The 11th Street reconstruction project in the Heights neighborhood is set to turn the street from two lanes in each direction down to one lane in each direction, and a lot of folks stand on both sides of the aisle when it comes to these changes.

This week on “Texas Eats,” Host David Elder visits “Be More Pacific” in the Heights area where they serve Filipino-style brunch drinks that are out of this world.

Stronger Houston: A Houston coffee shop is making it a mission to help teens who age out of the foster care system.

In The Heights area, multiple small businesses are voicing their concern over what appears to be a consistent trend of break-ins, costing businesses thousands in repairs or lost products.

Mico's Hot Chicken, Burnt Bean BBQ, Moonshine Grill, Wild Oats

Racist flyers were found littered across a neighborhood in The Heights and residents are now wondering who put them there.

A water main break took place in Houston’s Heights area Monday morning.

The 11th street redesign plan aims to change the layout of the Heights, which is drawing mixed reviews from neighbors.

A man was shot while trying to protect his girlfriend during a home invasion in the Height Thursday night. It was the latest in a series of violent crimes in the area, according to Houston police.

Houston Police SWAT officers were deployed after police said a man was found dead in front of a home in the Heights area Saturday morning.

A local artist has transformed her Houston Heights home into a canvass. Artist Kati Ozanic-Lemberger is using her fence to hang hand-painted tiles that document history.

Local physicians, elected officials and community leaders are joining the public in celebrating the grand re-opening of the Heights Hospital in north Houston.

‘Til everyone is free - that’s the motto at a coffee shop in the Heights called A 2nd Cup that's on a mission to end human trafficking and give survivors a second chance at a bright future with every cup they serve.

We’ll admit it. We were initially duped. We really thought this was a Victorian home remade into a part-historical, part-modern estate.Then we looked at the year the home was built: 1996.

In celebration of Halloween, Voodoo Doughnut is offering half off all donuts at its Heights and Montrose shops.

How to vote in Texas is a hot topic of conversation, especially since the 2020 election.

Keep in mind, it's early.

How Allan Hursig went from a career in energy, to running a specialty bakery in The Heights.

The Houston Police Department is asking for help in identifying suspects in a home invasion in the Heights that was caught on camera.

Chad Freeman loves to bike around the Heights area but says that sense of peace is quickly disturbed when you have dedicated bike lanes that abruptly end or aren’t complete, forcing cyclists into traffic.

HOUSTON – Today’s lucky winner is Kim Lytle from the Heights who’s taking home a Tiffany cuff valued at $1400! If you want a chance to spin to win live on the show join KPRC 2′s Insider Program. It’s free to join with great perks like discounts, giveaways and more! Good luck and happy spinning:

THE HEIGHTS – One Heights resident wants to warn others about her horrific encounter during her Sunday walk. Lauren Hammelman said a man followed her in a car and then exposed himself and yelled inappropriate things to her before taking off. Now, Hammelman is sounding the alarm and hoping that this man is caught. Hammelman was walking her dogs Sunday evening in the Heights, the neighborhood she has lived in for more than 10 years. “I screamed and ran away with all three dogs.”Hammelman described the driver as a man in his 30s.

HOUSTON – Houston’s art scene is about to get bigger this year. Arts District Houston in Winter Street Studios will open their welcome center this Saturday at 1 p.m., bringing large-scale public art inside and out as a way to support local artists impacted by the coronavirus pandemic, a news release said. The new welcome center is roughly 230 square feet and will feature artwork from a local artist every month, and the grand opening will coincide with Sawyer Yards’ Second Saturday event, where visitors have the chance to meet hundreds of local artists during open studio hours, socially-distanced. Arts District Houston will also serve as a directory for visitors with suggestions of places to do in the area, the release said. Business hours are from Wednesday to Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

However, passionate gardeners like Sue Schwaller understand the heartbreak of seeing your plants after a long freeze. Kornegay swears by the scratch test. That plant’s going to be just fine,” Kornegay said after performing the test on a plant at his shop. Cut the plant’s limbs or leaves only if they do not pass the scratch test or if the parts are mushy, he said. ”You just cut all of those back and those roots will be just fine,” Kornegay said.

HOUSTON – After the popularity of the Netflix show ‘Blown Away,’ more and more people have gotten interested in the art of blowing glass. Glass artist Will Jackson at Juggernaut Glass in the Heights took us into his glass-blowing studio to talk about some of the technical aspects of their equipment and tools, the different seasonal craft techniques, and the classes they offer throughout the year. With such a fragile material, often things can break - which can be frustrating…but it also makes the successful projects that much more rewarding and fulfilling. Working glass is a fascinating process, and in Will’s opinion, it’s one of the only art forms where the subject appears more beautiful during creation than the final product. Glassblowers are blessed to be able to see this transitional form, the art is the process, and the byproduct that’s left is the final piece.

HOUSTON – Big Tex Storage is slated to move into Houston Heights and some residents are not happy about it. Heights residents are protesting the seven-story building project, one of the tallest buildings in Houston Heights, located on 11th Street near Studewood. Big Tex also operates storage facilities in Houston: River Oaks, Garden Oaks, Montrose. Our Heights facility will bring a first-class storage experience to the Heights neighborhood. Statement from Abbie Kamin, Houston City Council Member (District C):As a City with no zoning, we need stronger neighborhood protections.

Houston's first "feel good market" comes back to the Heights this Thursday. HOUSTON – Local Houston businesses will hit the Heights at Houston’s first “feel good market.”Located at M-K-T Heights on Shephard, M-K-T Sunset Market’s goal is to connect Houstonians with local businesses with farmers market vendors selling the freshest groceries and vendors you typically do not see often. Guests can also enjoy a socially-distant picnic lunch at M-K-T Sunset Market by supporting local food vendors and restaurants in the area. Many of the local vendors include KIN HTX by Chef Evelyn Garcia (from Food Network’s “Chopped”), Driftwood Meadows, and Hello Harper. IF YOU GO:M-K-T Sunset Market at the HeightsAddress: 600 North Shephard, HoustonDate and time: Jan. 21 4-8 p.m.

HOUSTON – Employees at The Heights Hospital said they couldn’t get into the building Monday when they showed up for work. “We came to work and we were locked out,” said clinical coordinator Barbie Ortega. One indicates more than $322,000 in back rent, and the other indicates more than $948,000 in back rent. She said patients still showed up so staffers took matters into their own hands, treating what they could in the parking lot. The hospital’s website is currently down and some employees said they do not know if they will still get paid.

Monolith in the Houston Heights area on the corner of 11th and Beverly. HOUSTON – Houstonians in one neighborhood are baffled by the appearance of a silver monolith, similar to those discovered around the world. Residents told KPRC 2 that it showed up in the area about a week ago. “I was surprised,” one resident told KPRC. The first monolith was discovered in San Juan County, Utah on Nov. 18, with several European countries and Africa having reported several similar monoliths.

Heights was impressive last year. Heights finished last year with a 26-9 record and bring back all five starters as they seek a 14th-straight playoff appearance. District MVP Gracelynn Alvarez is back averaging after averaging 19 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Also back are first-team, all-district selections Tierra Simon (12 ppg, 7rpg), Aaliyah Macias (5 ppg, 3 rpg) and Sincere Roberts (11 ppg, 4 rpg). Heights also adds transfer Trinity Frias.

“Blinking lights and it is loud enough to where it hurts your ears on the inside of your home,” Shearer said. Shearer took to social media to share her concerns not only about the alarm but about work crews she says are creating parking problems along the street. Besides having their alarm company disable the outside alarms, they’re also planning to do more. We’re going to talk to our team about how can we not reverse and maybe go forward and forward out,” said Viers. ”We want to work together to make the Houston Heights the best neighborhood in Houston,” said Shearer.

As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Cynthia, from the Heights area, wants to know: Who has the right-of-way at a 4-way stop? Here’s what you need to keep in mind:First come, first served: At a 4-way stop, the first car to arrive at the intersection goes first. Drivers yield to the right: If two vehicles come to a stop at a four-way stop at the same time and are next to each other, the right-of-way goes to the person who is on the right. When two vehicles arrive at a 4-way stop at the same time, and they are head-to-head and one of the vehicles is wanting to turn and the other intends to go straight, the vehicle going straight has right of way.

With a mission to create an outdoor public exhibition, TRUE NORTH, a Heights Boulevard sculpture project, collaborated with notable Texas artists to construct eight sculptures in the Houston Heights community. The project including sculptures representative of regional works of contemporary art is located alongside the esplanade’s jogging trails. The eight sculpture exhibit features unique works including a carbon sink, dodecahedron, wind vane and weather station and more. “TRUE NORTH’s mission is to organize an outdoor public exhibition on the esplanade of Heights Boulevard — representative of regional works of contemporary art — for the enjoyment of our community and visitors and to advance the understanding and appreciation of art,” the Houston Heights Association states on its website. Houstonians are welcomed to explore the diverse works through December.

HOUSTON – Los Angeles-based Rakkan Ramen will plant an outpost in Houston’s Heights area in March 2021. The Japanese chain opened their first restaurant in Downtown Los Angeles' Little Tokyo in 2017 and has expanded to five locations within the area and outside California. Eater Houston reported that a new Houston location will open in March 2021 at 600 North Shepherd, part of a potential five-location Houston expansion. Comment below how you're liking it and tag your vegan friends 👇🌱 Got a favorite foodie influencer? Tag them below too 🤗 Posted by RAKKAN Ramen on Tuesday, September 15, 2020Rakkan Ramen is known for its vegetarian and vegan ramen options served with miso, umami, and white soy sauce flavors.

HOUSTON – KPRC 2 has obtained video from a home in the Heights showing a car set on fire just minutes before Houston Fire Department arson investigator Lemuel Bruce was shot and killed. The video surveillance provided by a homeowner showed a person walking away from a vehicle fire moments before a shootout that left investigator Bruce and an arson suspect dead. RELATED: Houston Fire Department arson investigator dies after shooting in NW HoustonPolice said the shooting happened around 3:30 a.m. Friday in the 2100 block of Seamist Drive and W. 18th Street. HFD Chief Sam Peña said Bruce noticed a vehicle that matched the description of the suspect’s vehicle. Bruce was shot multiple times and was transported to Memorial Hermann Hospital, where he later died, according to HFD Chief Sam Peña.

HOUSTON – Rauch went before a probable cause judge Saturday night in connection with an arson outbreak in the Houston area. He is accused of setting at least seven fires across the Houston area, including several still under investigation. Rauch is accused of setting cars, trash and sheds on fire and is being questioned by arson investigators. Burnt cars in the HeightsKPRC 2 found several burned cars in the Greater Houston Heights area on Saturday. It’s unclear if Rauch is connected to the car fires, but people say they’re glad he is off the streets.

HOUSTON – The Houston Fire department is asking for the public’s help in investigating a rash of fires in and around the Heights area. One of those fire’s occurred early Thursday morning near 18th street and Harvard. “It almost seemed like foul play was there from the get-go, the back of the car was just catching fire,” Posterick said. HFD said they have no suspects at this time and are working to figure out who is behind the fires. Anyone with information about the fires is asked to call Houston Crime Stoppers at 713-222-8477.

As part of our Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. Question: Is the Heights the most elevated area in Houston? Answer: Although the Heights got its name for its site on high land, according to the Texas State Historical Association, it is not the most elevated area of the Houston metro area. According to a topography map online, the Heights is only around 80 feet elevated, much like other areas within the loop. Meanwhile, areas of northwest Houston outside of the loop tower more than 250 feet above sea level.

HOUSTON – A Houston church community is praying that thieves and vandals stop making them a target. For the second time in two months, someone has destroyed or stolen a Black Lives Matter banner from the front of Resurrection MCC Church on West 11th Street near the Heights. This isn’t the first time someone tampered with a Black Lives Matter sign at Resurrection MCC. “I cannot believe that I just drove by your church and you have the sign of Black Lives Matter,” the voice said. “It matters enough to our congregation and it matters enough to our world right now to say: Black Lives Matter,” said Threash.

HOUSTON – Katz’s brand new Heights location on Shepherd just opened this week, this and it’s completely different than the original location on Westheimer and Montrose. All of your favorite items are still on the menu, plus some new menu ones like the salmon salad, Reuben Klassic, 7 Layer, fried pickles, and grilled shrimp sandwich. There is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating to accommodate social distancing, and it’s pet friendly! The bar features some unique new adult beverages, and plenty of Texas wines to choose from. Watch Lauren Kelly chat with owner Barry Katz about the new location.