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Gary, Indiana, is a warning Houston should not ignore. After a powerful Aug. 11 derecho slammed Northwest Indiana with winds approaching 99 mph, tens of thousands of Gary residents lost electricity. Some remained in the dark for nearly three weeks. That’s not merely an inconvenie...
Harris County was awarded $54 million for the solar program in 2024. That money was rescinded in August last year when the county received a termination letter from the EPA that claimed to end the initiative....
The four-person crew is isolating in Houston ahead of potentially launching next week. They will travel to the Kennedy Space Center in Florida on Sept. 26....
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Today: We receive an update on the latest plans for the Astrodome, discuss the potentially unsafe E. coli levels found in some of Houston’s waterways, learn about the Houston Bulls hockey team, and more....
Teare confirmed Tuesday that Flock cameras were used in the case but cautioned that the technology should be used responsibly.
Designer Rubin Singer is returning to Paris Fashion Week at the end of September, so it would have made sense that quick trip to Houston before the big runway production would be out of the question. Singer likes to defy the expected thinking though. So there he was, popping up a...
It's estimated that a million stray animals are wandering the streets in Harris County, causing public health and public safety issues.
A weak boundary arrives late this week and should knock down humidity somewhat Friday. Don’t expect a real fall cooldown, but temperatures could drop to the upper 60s in spots early Friday and Saturday....
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With just a few days left in the regular season , the AL West might make a particularly mediocre kind of history. After Tuesday night's games, the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros were tied for first place at 78-79. No full-season division champion has ever had a losing record. I...
The Houston Life crew returned to the the Houston Zoo for the annual Zoo Boo celebration! We’re checking out the family-friendly fun, including Instagram-worthy photo ops, activities for kids and even a talking pumpkin. We also visit the bug house to meet some of the zoo’s tinies...
Thursday’s Forecast: A dry cool front moves through late Thursday afternoon. Before it gets here, we’ll again make a run for a record high. Thursday record is 98° set in 2023. I’ve got a high of 96°. On Wednesday we broke the record of 97° with a high of 99°. Thursday is hot and ...
There’s a new face helping you get around Houston each morning. KPRC 2 is welcoming Emmy Award-winning journalist Leigha McNeil to the team as a traffic anchor and reporter, bringing her experience in morning news, breaking news and community reporting to Greater Houston. McNeil ...
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West. Houston snapped a three-game skid and tied the Rangers at 78-79 following their 6-3 loss to t...
Seriously. Does Houston have to be this damn hot? Yes, Houston is naturally hot. Yes, we live in a humid Gulf Coast climate. And yes, global warming is making the baseline hotter. But let’s stop fronting like every degree of Houston’s “hotter than hell’s fish grease” temperatures...
Houston’s 419 Emancipation Center has helped 124 people move into permanent housing during its first roughly three and a half months of operation, but new data from the City of Houston also shows 147 people have exited without a documented permanent housing placement. The facilit...
"I was in fear," Christopher said. "I was wondering, am I going to get shot, or is this dog going to take a piece of me? Are they going to beat me up? I didn't know what to think."...
One person is dead, and a suspect is in custody following a stabbing at a Houston METRO bus stop in Trinity/Houston Gardens on Tuesday afternoon.
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
Today: We discuss the current state and future of public radio with NPR President and CEO, Katherine Maher, talk with newly crowned Miss America, Regan Hutsell, break down the latest news concerning AI, and more. Plus, this week’s Five Simple Questions....
Generous philanthropist Margaret Alkek Williams never fails to dress in theme even when the dress code is somewhat removed from her comfort zone. So it was no surprise that for Houston Ballet’s season opener saluting artistic director Stanton Welch’s Pecos Bill, the petite diva d...
Lots of sunshine with very limited rain is expected through the rest of the week. Temperatures ease slightly into the low to mid 90s, while drier air brings lower humidity and heat index values below 100° by late week....
If your electric bill feels like it keeps getting more expensive, you’re not imagining it. CenterPoint’s delivery charges have increased. For Houston-area customers, a portion of each monthly electric bill goes to CenterPoint Energy for transmitting and distributing electricity. ...
Raise your hand if you predicted an 0-2 start to the Houston Texans season? Very few locally and nationally perhaps saw a potential split in these two games but now for the third time in four years the Texans are winless after two weeks. It will change and they should begin the t...
America’s sordid history of anti-Black violence has taken many forms. Few were as public, brutal, and socially sanctioned as lynching. Houston knows this story personally. In addition to the 1919 lynching of John White, who was burned to death near the Harris County courthouse, t...
Heat and humidity stick around for the rest of the week, with only isolated rain chances each day. Most areas will remain rain-free, while humidity eases somewhat late in the week. Temperatures remain in the low to mid 90s....
The PaperCity Philanthropy in Fashion Houston Best Dressed Luncheon 2026 proved once again to be the hottest fashion ticket for fall, if not the entire year, in Houston. Dress to impress or dress to kill — take your pick. The midday affair presented the pinnacle of style in the B...
Republican leaders in Texas are pushing ahead with efforts to crack down on alleged "birth tourism" as birthright citizenship has been at the center of a national legal fight....
A confident smile is more than white teeth. It starts with health and stability — healthy gums, strong bone, a balanced bite and overall oral health. Without a solid foundation, cosmetic work won’t last. That’s why the first step is assessing the soft tissue, bone volume and how ...
A University of Houston football player’s bond was raised Monday after investigators accused him of assaulting a pregnant woman during an argument about an abortion pill, according to investigators. Carmello Dedric Brooks, 19, had his bond increased from $15,000 to $50,000 by Jud...
For our busy Houston commuters, we have – The Commuter Cut – a special 40-minute version of our show to listen to during your journey home.
As the medical field continues to evolve, surgical technologists play a vital role in keeping operating rooms running safely and efficiently. During National Surgical Technologist Week, Houston Life took a closer look at this hands-on career at Fortis College Houston South. Forti...
An 18-year-old woman has been charged with manslaughter after allegedly fatally shooting her boyfriend of two years in the head at a townhome on Fondren Road earlier this year. Emily Abigail Perez was charged Friday and is currently not in custody, according to records. The shoot...
