West Houston program moving people from homelessness to hotels gains surge in funding
Local officials contributed $180,000 to the effort. The pilot program served nearly 100 people with $30,000 in funding during its first year.
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5 Houston-area residents charged in $1 million Treasury check scheme
Five Houston-area residents are facing federal charges after investigators say they tried to cash in on a counterfeit U.S. Treasury tax refund check worth more than $1 million. A 33-count indictment was unsealed charging Torik M. Blade, 39, of Missouri City; Kendra L. Folkes, 37,...
Kandi Burruss brings one-woman show to Houston
Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, and television personality Kandi Burruss is bringing her one-woman show, “I Do, I Did, I’m Done,” to House of Blues Houston on Aug. 23, turning the public unraveling of her marriage to Todd Tucker into an evening of music, comedy, and unfi...
Free AC, heating units offered to eligible Harris County homeowners
Harris County homeowners may qualify for a free window A/C and heat unit through Rebuilding Together Houston.
2 Newsletter: Temperatures to hit the 100s in some areas this week
Hello, Houston.☀️ It’s a new week, and unfortunately, it’s going to be hot for the rest of the week and into the weekend. We will reach 100 degrees in some areas, so if you’re headed outside today at any time, make sure you are well prepared for the heat. Stay hydrated, and try y...
Houston woman loses hundreds of dollars in rental scam
A woman says she is out hundreds of dollars after falling victim to a rental scam in northwest Houston.
How a small Houston-area city helped Flock cameras take off nationwide
Years before automated license plate reader cameras became commonplace at intersections across the United States, a small city northwest of Houston was among the early adopters of the technology. Jersey Village, home to fewer than 8,000 residents, approved the use of Flock Safety...
Houston weather: Heat advisory in effect Thursday
High temperatures in and around Houston are expected to be around 100 the next several days. It will stay mostly sunny Thursday with the humidity making it feel like it's 106 to 112 the next few days....
Houston-area YouTuber stabbed while livestreaming at Clear Lake boat ramp
A Houston-area YouTuber was stabbed at a Clear Lake boat ramp while livestreaming — and he believes sharing his location may have made him a target. Austin Lewis, known online as Captain Crunch Boats, has built a following of more than 34,000 subscribers and 312 videos documentin...
Texas-based oil companies among first to sign contracts with Venezuela
Venezuela's oil minister visited Houston this week to sign the contracts and address U.S. energy leaders.
I-10 Katy Freeway reopens near West 610 Loop; stalled 18-wheeler still on highway
The lanes were closed off by a stalled 18-wheeler further down the west Houston highway.
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 19, 2026)
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.
Photos: New Houston monument honors Black and women pioneers in space
Houston Matters visits EarthRise, a new monument to women and Black pioneers in the space industry on the grounds of St. Thomas the Apostle Episcopal Church in Nassau Bay....
Houston ranks #1 for worst road rage in the country
A new study just ranked Houston as the #1 worst city in America for road rage.
4,000 acres of Sam Houston National Forest could lose roadless protections
A new federal proposal could remove protections from thousands of acres of roadless forest in Texas, including four areas of the Sam Houston National Forest north of Houston. The U.S. Forest Service is proposing to rescind the 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule, which generally...
Texans receiver Jayden Higgins to miss season after ACL tear
The Houston Texans will be without wide receiver Jayden Higgins for the upcoming season after he suffered a torn ACL during a joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders, according to NBC Sports . Houston sports journalist Aaron Wilson reported that an MRI confirmed the injury Wedn...
New report warns of E. coli contamination in Houston bayous and Texas waterways
As Texans head to local waterways to cool off during the summer heat, a new report is raising concerns about potentially unsafe levels of bacteria in Houston bayous and waterways across the state. The Environment Texas Research & Policy Center is set to release a new report Thurs...
Officer injured in SE Houston; search for suspect
A search is underway after an officer was injured in southeast Houston on Wednesday morning, authorities say.
History Making Artists Reunited 60 Years Later In Houston Art Exhibition That’s Already One of the Year’s Best
Venezuelan artist Carlos Cruz-Diez (1923 to 2019) and Polish-born Julian Stanczak (1928 to 2017) were two pioneering, innovative abstract artists with dazzling approaches to color, light, perception and interactive art. Although they never met, their work was exhibited together i...
CenterPoint Energy unveils 10 commitments for Texas transmission projects
CenterPoint Energy is rolling out a new framework aimed at putting Texas communities and landowners at the center of its next major transmission improvement projects. The Houston-based utility announced its “10 Commitments for Texans” on Tuesday, outlining a community-first appro...
2 Newsletter: Temperatures to hit the 100s in some areas today
Hello, Houston.☀️ It’s a new week, and unfortunately, it’s going to be hot TODAY. We will reach 100 degrees in some areas, so if you’re headed outside today at any time, make sure you are well prepared for the heat. Stay hydrated, and try your best to stay cool. As always, follow...
Houston heat wave: Temperatures make a run at 100 for multiple days this week
Wednesday’s forecast: The humidity continues to climb and so does the temperature. We should reach 100° for the second time this year and the first time this month. No end in sight: Houston won’t get an opportunity at rain until late week, and the chance is only 20%. Temperatures...
Kelvin Sampson, Fran Fraschilla and More Big Names To Be Part of New H-Town Basketball Tipoff Event — a PaperCity Exclusive
Houston basketball is getting the tipoff event it has long deserved. The inaugural H-Town Basketball Tipoff with Fran Fraschilla as the guest speaker, and Kelvin Sampson and every other Houston area men’s and women’s college basketball coach scheduled to take part in a panel disc...
Houston Cougars Offensive Lineman named Preseason AP All-American
University of Houston Football offensive guard Shadre Hurst was named to the Preseason AP All-American First-Team on Tuesday. Hurst was named to the Lombardi Trophy and Outland Trophy Preseason Watch Lists earlier this month. Hurst reunites with head coach Willie Fritz and offens...
Houston considers $18M in new water meters amid resident billing concerns
The city of Houston could soon spend nearly $18 million on new water meters — but some residents say they’re still dealing with the fallout from the last round of meters the city installed. Houston is weighing an $18 million water meter investment, following a KPRC 2 Investigates...
Man detained by ICE after reporting Houston Home Depot shooting
A 54-year-old man who dialed 911 to report a gunman outside a Houston Home Depot found himself taken into federal custody by immigration agents at the scene....
2 Helps You: Houston woman receives long-awaited memorial for mother, delivery coming after we started asking questions
A Houston woman who spent nearly $5,000 on a memorial for her mother says she can finally see the finished result after months of frustration — and a little help from 2 Helps You. Patrina Marshall is a familiar face to 2 Helps You. When she first reached out, she had already paid...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (August 18, 2026)
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.
Frank Beard, the drummer for legendary Houston rock band ZZ Top, dies at age 77
Beard is the second original band member to have died. In July 2021, ZZ Top bassist Dusty Hill died at age 72.
Survey finds most workers skip lunch or spend break on screens
When was the last time you actually took a lunch break? Not eating while answering emails. Not scrolling through your phone. Not squeezing in a few bites between meetings. Actually taking a break. Houston-area pastor detained by ICE at Bush Airport while traveling with wife A new...