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Montrose coalition backs $27M street overhaul, but demands design upgrades for long-term safety
The City of Houston and Montrose TIRZ 27 are finalizing plans to completely reconstruct a 1.6-mile stretch of West Alabama Street, adding new pavement, updated sidewalks, and flashing crosswalk signals. A coalition covering 52,000 residents welcomes the construction but is urging...
Keanu Reeves Rocks Out In Houston For a $1.5 Million Brunch That Lifts Up PetSet — Star Power Does Good
Following in the tradition that started with Billy Bob Thornton and his band The BoxMasters last year, PetSet’s 2026 “Le Brunch” rocked with the remarkably talented Keanu Reeves and his band Dogstar along with a clutch of Hollywood notables. As the star struck energy filled Houst...
Houston families face high costs preparing for disasters. Here’s how to get ready on a budget
Nearly half of Houston-area respondents living in households earning less than $25,000 a year said they would be “not at all” or “not too prepared” if a natural disaster struck, according to a Rice University Kinder Institute for Urban Research study. The finding highlights a gap...
Thing 1 and Thing 3 stir up trouble ahead of Cat in the Hat’s return to the big screen
Two familiar faces from the world of Dr. Seuss stopped by Houston Life to bring a little mischief to Studio B! Thing 1 and Thing 3 joined the show ahead of their appearance at the Houston Pumpkin Festival at Discovery Green, where families can meet the colorful characters and sna...
Years of brown water complaints in Houston-area homes. Why is it taking so long to fix?
When you fill a glass of water at your sink, you expect clear, clean water. You need it to drink, bathe, and clean. But many Houston-area residents tell KPRC 2 that the water coming out of their taps, faucets and sprinklers is brown and looks dirty. “When you see brown water comi...
Hello Houston – The Commuter Cut (October 9, 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.
Hello Houston (October 9, 2026)
Today: We talk with Harris County Attorney Abbie Kamin, listen to this week’s “Tessa Takes On” with Bronze medalist Louie Hinchcliffe, and we showcase the “Call Me Mother Experience.” Plus, we share weekend events for “Last Minute Plans.”...
Harris County constable pushes for universal policy, state action after Flock camera controversy
Dozens of Flock surveillance cameras and license plate readers across Harris County have been turned off as local leaders deal with rising privacy concerns....
Using Waffle House to track hurricane damage: The Good, Bad, and Ugly of the week
The Houston Matters panel of non-experts weighs in on stories from the week’s news and decides if they’re good, bad, or ugly.
LIVE UPDATES: Isaias downgrades to tropical cyclone
Hurricane Isaias has downgraded into a tropical cyclone Saturday morning after slamming into Alabama and Florida coasts Friday night as a Category 2 storm. The Dirty Side of a Hurricane: Where the Worst Weather Happens While the storm is not expected to impact the Houston area, K...
Enter to Win an Entire Year of H-Circle Membership (a $1,200 value) at Hiatus Day Spa + Med Spa
As we welcome a new season, it’s the perfect time to prioritize relaxation and a little self-care. We’ve teamed up with Hiatus Day Spa • Med Spa to celebrate the opening of its newest Houston Heights location on October 24. Enter for your chance to win one year of H-Circle member...
The Dirty Side of a Hurricane: Where the Worst Weather Happens
Hurricane Isaias will impact the central Gulf Coast, giving us in Houston a chance to understand an important hurricane concept: the clean side versus the dirty side of a storm. First, here’s the latest on the storm. As of Friday morning, Isaias is a Category 2 hurricane with 110...
Essential Houston movies (Oct. 9, 2026)
On Friday's show: We take a closer look at Hurricane Isaias and how it might affect Houston weather. And we consider the essential films set in Houston or about our city that we all should see....
Elijah Eche’s growth fuels Westbury’s title chase
Elijah Eche’s breakout junior season established him as one of Westbury’s defensive leaders. Now, after earning Defensive MVP honors in 5A-1 Region III, District 10, and spending the offseason refining his game with one of Houston’s top linebacker trainers, former Texas A&M and D...
A Pussycat Dolls Star, Miss Universe and a Project Runway Alum Team Up to Help Operation Smile Soar In Houston
Operation Smile soared on star power as a very merry throng celebrated the 10th anniversary of the Houston Smile Gala, which raised more than $750,000 for the international medical humanitarian organization. Pussycat Dolls star and Operation Smile Ambassador Carmit Bachar, Miss U...
Refreshing weekend as humidity drops across southeast Texas
Weekend Forecast: Houston waking up to a cool morning Saturday and it comes with low humidity making it feel like a false start to Fall. The lower humidity will stick around through the weekend before sticky conditions return early week. Tracking the tropics: Isaias made landfall...
Houston weather: Continuing to monitor Hurricane Isaias
Beautiful weather continues across the Houston area with mostly sunny skies, lower humidity and warm afternoons.
Get a First Look Inside One of studioMET Architects’ Stunning Houses Before Its Featured on the AIA Houston Home Tour This Fall
During the fall, Texans love a few things. Football games and home tours always top the list. Perhaps it’s getting a sneak peek past gates you’ve only dreamed of, or it’s getting inspiration for your own property. Whatever your motivation, the AIA Houston Home Tour from November ...