The holiday season is here! With the countdown to Christmas ticking Houston Life's Melanie Camp roped in Cory Stinson - store manager at the new Boot Barn in Webster, Texas- for some gift giving inspo. Boot Barn is brimming with fantastic gift ideas and exclusive deals for holiday shoppers.

Texans players visit Great Wolf Lodge with children from Texas Children's Hospital, which was awarded $15,000 from Great Wolf Lodge.

A convicted felon who got his hands on the keys to a Jamaica Beach Police Department patrol unit is facing new serious felony charges as the department’s chief promises change.

The new Chicken N Pickle in Webster, Texas, is hosting “pickleball for all” with free monthly “adaptive pickleball” practice sessions!

On Houston Life, we met Trey Brandt. He's got big dreams of becoming a country artist; with the help of the Dash Gordon Foundation, they're slowly becoming a reality. Watch the video about to hear his heartwarming story about his love for his mom and how the foundation continues to lift up and provide opportunities for those with special needs.

First responders were seen hosing off gurneys after unloading them from ambulances

The Webster area is about to get a new, major attraction and fans are counting down the days! The grand opening of Great Wolf Lodge Texas Gulf Coast is just a few weeks away and we got the chance to check in on the construction process and see how things are looking.

Great Wolf Lodge Texas Gulf Coast is opening SOON, and they're looking to hire 600+ new Pack Members.🐺🎉 #GreatWolfLodge #JobFair #WebsterTX

Great Wolf Lodge Texas Gulf Coast in Webster announced the resort will be opening three weeks earlier than expected and shared the new date for its grand opening.

Construction at the newest Great Wolf Lodge is halfway done, and the timeline has reached a key milestone.

One man is facing multiple felony charges after leading police on a high-speed chase in a stolen vehicle.

At more than 70,000 square feet, it's the largest pickleball complex to open in the Houston area.

A former cafeteria worker at UTMB Health’s Clear Lake Campus has been charged after a patient accused him of sexually assaulting her in her hospital bed in late October.

An 11-year-old boy is alive and safe after he broke a window to escape a fire at an apartment complex in Webster, the Houston Fire Department said.

Authorities with Webster Police Department need help finding five men accused of assaulting an employee at a Main Event Entertainment location.

Is it a muffin? Or a donut? You decide. Go inside Bliss Bakery, a veteran-owned business with a unique flavor profile.

A family in Webster is turning to KPRC 2 and social media, hoping someone recognizes their 27-foot trailer they say was stolen from a storage lot.

A 28-year-old Webster man has been sentenced to 174 months in federal prison for distributing meth, U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani said.

The University of Texas Medical Branch Clear Lake Campus Hospital is asking for the public’s help in identifying a young woman admitted to the UTMB Clear Lake Campus Hospital in Webster on Friday, Sept. 15.

Great Wolf Lodge announced this week that the grand opening date for the newest resort in Webster is set for November 2024.

Construction at the newest Great Wolf Lodge is halfway done, and the timeline has reached a key milestone.

The Harris County District Attorney’s Office announced Friday a Dickinson man who shot and killed another man behind a Webster gas station in 2021 has been sentenced to 20 years in prison.

BestCare Laboratory Services LLC, will pay $5.7 million to settle an outstanding False Claims Act judgment after the company lied to Medicare to receive travel reimbursements, the United States Department of Justice said in a news release.

Emergency crews responded to an explosion inside of a building Tuesday in Webster, according to the Houston Fire Department.

Construction continues at several areas in Texas, including in Houston’s Clear Lake area.

The woman charged with capital murder in connection with the death of a 5-year-old Webster boy in 2021 is expected to appear in court Wednesday morning.

Travis “TJ” Watson should be planning a wedding with the love of his life but all that came to end on Wednesday morning. His uncle, William Rivera, said the 21-year-old League City man died in a crash in Webster.

A Webster police officer saved a mother duck and her ducklings as they crossed a roadway to dramatic cute effect.

KLEIN’S EDI WEBSTER TAKES TO THE LINKS THIS SPRING WITH HOPES OF WRAPPING UP HER HIGH SCHOOL GOLF CAREER WITH LOW SCORES AND FOND MEMORIES. The Bearkat is headed to Ole Miss next fall hoping that she has left a legacy for her teammates over the years. VYPE caught up with Webster for our fan-favorite 411 feature.

In-N-Out is adding a fifth restaurant in the Houston-area, this time in Clear Lake.

A man has been arrested after Houston police say he stole an ATV worth approximately $60,000 at a body shop near Webster on Thursday afternoon, police say.

A nightmarish week for a Philadelphia woman has come to an end.

The Harris County District Attorney’s office says it’s done its part to make things right, but tonight Julie Hudson’s family says they’re only interested in hearing that their innocent loved one has been released from jail, and so far that hasn’t happened yet.

It’s a case of mistaken identity out of Webster, Texas that landed an innocent woman in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania behind bars for a robbery she never committed.

Those who loved little Mars say they will remember him as an amazing 3-year-old kid who had dreams of being a superhero.

A mother was arrested Tuesday and has been charged after the drowning death of her 3-year-old son in Webster in July, court documents said.

Great Wolf Resorts broke ground on a new resort in Webster, Texas, last week.

An innocent driver was killed in a crash following a more than 16-mile high-speed police chase that started in Webster and ended in Pasadena on Sunday morning, according to the Webster Police Department.

A shaky hand from essential tremors or Parkinson’s can negatively impact a person’s life. As the tremors progress, patients can lose the ability to perform basic tasks like personal hygiene or pouring a drink.

Just a day after classes begun, several students and their families at Clear Creek ISD have been displaced from their homes after a large apartment fire destroyed approximately 12 units Thursday afternoon near the Webster area.

Approximately 12 units were destroyed when a lightning strike caused a fire at an apartment complex in southeast Houston, according to the Houston Fire Department’s deputy chief, Isaac Garcia.

A 3-year-old boy is being celebrated as a superhero for his family’s decision to donate his organs after he drowned in Webster last week.

Great Wolf Lodge indoor waterpark is coming to Webster’s destination development, according to Deer Park Economic Development.

The former Fry’s Electronics building in Webster will have a new purpose: Axiom Space’s engineering operations.

A man is now in custody after barricading himself with a 9-year-old inside a northeast Harris County motel following a lengthy police chase south of Houston, according to deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office.

Where to beat the heat and make summer memories without breaking the bank

Can you imagine hiking or biking for 31 uninterrupted trail miles, with no vehicular traffic? Well, Harris County, along with the Harris County Toll Road Authority, is introducing the Destination Trail: a 31-mile proposed hike and bike trail within Harris County featuring countless historic and culturally significant sites and connecting the cities of Houston, South Houston, and Webster.

Cool winter days call for steamy, intensely comforting bowls of first-rate ramen. Luckily, Houston is home to some seriously slurp-worthy ramen shops where you can find classic ramen as well inspired adaptations like stir-fry, curry and barbecue ramen. The biggest problem, if we can even it call it that, is the sheer number of ramen noodle denizens in our great city. Which ramen restaurants serve the best of the best? We asked locals where they go to get incredible ramen in the Houston-area, and they delivered.

The Houston area may soon count a Great Wolf Lodge water park resort among its many attractions after Webster’s City Council approved a property sales agreement with the resort chain.

The ban on evictions put in place to help families during the pandemic is set to end Saturday night.

When KPRC 2 Investigates discussed the rising crime rates from the inner city to the suburbs, we received a range of responses from several law enforcement agencies. The data shows that no part of the region is immune to crime, but where a person lives can determine what type of crime they will face.

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with a deadly shooting that happened on Friday, July 9.

More than three dozen graduating seniors from Clear Creek ISD schools have signed on to work with HCA Houston Healthcare as part of a new partnership.

An investigation is underway after a child was found dead Tuesday evening in a motel room in Jasper, according to KJAS.com and a KPRC 2 source. It has been reported that the child’s body is believed to be missing 6-year-old Samuel Olson.

A man is in custody after police said he damaged a leasing office, set it on fire and stole a fire chief’s SUV before leading them on a chase that ended in southeast Houston.

HOUSTON – A Webster pet store is asking the public’s help in rescuing three small puppies stolen from the facility. Petland Webster said the burglary occurred at 19722 Gulf Freeway overnight, the company confirmed. The pet store said the dogs stolen were Rusty, an English Bulldog; Dulce, a Boston Terrier; and Milo, a French Bulldog. “At Petland Webster, we are truly shocked and saddened by the news today that three of our beloved pups were taken from us,” Petland Webster said in an official statement. We would welcome any tips or information that might help lead to their safe return.”AdTo watch the surveillance, click the player above.

WEBSTER, Texas – Witnesses said a man in Webster was beaten with a crowbar and died Monday at a local hospital, authorities said. The death happened after a 911 call at around 10:45 a.m., Webster authorities said. The man was transported by ambulance to the HCA Clear Lake Hospital where he was pronounced dead. As of the initial social media post, officers said the suspect was inside an apartment and officers were attempting to make contact with him. AdTwo people were detained and the situation is now “under control,” Webster authorities said in an update on social media.

Christopher Savage was arrested in connection with a child pornography investigation. WEBSTER, Texas – Police have arrested a man in connection with a child pornography investigation being conducted by the Webster Police. According to the city of Webster’s Facebook page, police began their investigation into the possession and promotion of child pornography on Jan. 17, 2021, in Seabrook. On Monday, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a search warrant at a location on Hollybrook Drive, and Christopher Savage was taken into custody, authorities said. Police said further charges are possible, pending a forensic investigation.

HOUSTON – Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant in the 1100 block of East NASA Parkway in the Webster area is closing its doors after 50 years, the owner announced on social media Thursday. According to its website, the restaurant opened in 1971 and was the only restaurant in the South Houston area for miles. The restaurant was a family affair for years with the design of the interiors, from murals to sculptures, all done by the patriarch “Papa” Franco. Franca, the youngest daughter, eventually took over the business and is closing it now. The statement reads, “After 50 years of business in the Bay Area and with the changing times, I have made the difficult decision to not reopen Franca’s Real Italian Restaurant and Dinner Theatre.

WEBSTER, Texas – Last June, Webster police were tipped off that dozens of images of child pornography had been uploaded to an online Dropbox account from an internet address in Webster. “On that day we did find items like a cell phone with child pornography on it.” said Webster Police Department Detective David Nettles. ”He corroborated the account on Dropbox was his and the email used to set it up was his.”Investigators then connected Godoy’s email address to a 2016 child pornography case in Ohio. “There were images from that investigation that were believed to be a minor child that he had access to and this was confirmed. Last September, Godoy was hired as a part-time substitute teacher’s aide by the Clear Creek Independent School District.

Here are things you need to know for Wednesday, August 19:1. EXPLAINED: What caused the huge swing in Texas coronavirus positivity rate this month? On Aug. 7, the seven-day positivity rate hit a record of 19.41%. 3 things to shareWORD OF THE DAYHandspike [hand-spahyk] (noun) a bar used as a lever. THIS DAY IN HISTORYAug. 19, 1909: The first race is held at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, now the home of famous motor racing competition the Indianapolis 500.

Raimer said there is a $174 million budget shortfall, due in large part to the financial crisis caused by the coronavirus pandemic. “We anticipate approximately 200 positions, or 1.5% of our workforce, will ultimately be eliminated as we close the budget gap,” Raimer wrote in the letter. “Concurrently, some departmental reorganizations also will be implemented over the next several weeks.”UTMB Health letter on layoffs (KPRC)The hospital system tried to hold off layoffs by having employees take one day off per week, using vacation time for eight weeks. They also tried to hold off on giving upper-level staff bonuses as a cost-cutting measure. UTMB Health has operations in Galveston, League City, Webster and Angleton and clinics across Southeast Texas.

WEBSTER, Texas – Traffic on the Gulf Freeway is at a standstill due to an accident in the area. The accident happened around 6 a.m. in the northbound lanes of the Gulf Freeway at Bay Area Boulevard, according to the Webster Police Department. Authorities confirmed a person was hit by a vehicle, but they did not say what caused the accident. The Houston Police Department initially said that a person was killed in the accident. All main lanes in the area were shut down as investigators and crews worked to clear the scene.

WEBSTER, Texas – One member of the crew aboard the Apollo 11 Mission had a special personal moment before his historic walk on the moon. Edwin "Buzz" Aldrin was a member and elder at the Webster Presbyterian Church. Prior to the mission to the moon, he met with the pastor and other leaders within the church to discuss how he could hold a lunar communion. Five interesting things to know about Webster Presbyterian Church:- Webster Presbyterian Church is more than 100 years old. - The chalice that Aldrin took with him on the Apollo 11 space mission to the moon will be on display this weekend.

ALVIN, Texas – An Alvin High School student is getting a lot of attention for bringing her soccer talents to the football field. Erin Webster was the kicker for Alvin's varsity football team in the Yellowjackets' 50-14 win over Pasadena on Friday. Webster tore her ACL in May and recently recovered from surgery. Webster is a standout on the soccer field. She is a three-time varsity Letterman and has received multiple scholarship offers.

WEBSTER, Texas – Many car and business owners were left to foot the bill for significant damages to their property after overnight storms hit the Webster area. After the rain was over, some people were stranded for hours on the Gulf Freeway in Webster. Motorist John Hewitt says he was stuck for more than 10 hours while waiting for the water to recede. Hung Mai spent hours on the phone with his insurance company after his car got stuck in the mud. The Green Oaks Apartment complex sent a note to residents asking them to call the leasing office to coordinate cleanup efforts.