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White Sox beat Guardians 3-0 in Game 1 of ALDS behind Murakami homer, 3-hitter

The Chicago White Sox used a major league-leading 11 bullpen games en route to their first postseason appearance since 2021. Manager Will Venable also went with that approach to win Game 1 of the AL Wild Card Series, starting a sweep at Houston . The formula ended up paying divid...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 3, 2026

Afternoon storms possible Saturday and Sunday in Houston

Saturday’s forecast: The focus for organized widespread heavy rain has dissipated, but the tropical moisture remains in place. With the heating of the day we’ll get scattered heavy rain developing Saturday afternoon. There is also a chance of heavy rain moving along the coast Sat...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 3, 2026

City of Houston says they have not changed heavy trash collection system

Houston Public Works has responded to questions from KPRC 2 about whether the system for heavy trash collection is being changed. KPRC 2’s questions comes after individuals posted comments online speculating about possible changes in the way the city collects heavy trash. The que...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 2, 2026

Meet Gonzo247, the man behind some of Houston’s most iconic street art

If you’ve lived in Houston for more than a minute -- you’ve seen his art even if you didn’t know his name. Gonzo247 is the artist behind some of the city’s most dynamic street art. He sat down with Houston Life photojournalist Lenny Juarez to share how growing up in Houston inspi...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 2, 2026

Need help with your bills? What to know & where to go

Houston area families struggling to keep up with household costs may be able to get help with food, utility bills and other basic needs through BakerRipley and other community programs. BakerRipley offers utility assistance to eligible residents in Harris, Brazoria and Galveston ...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 2, 2026

Houston’s ‘sinus season’ is here. When should you see a specialist?

For many Houston residents, “sinus season” can hit hard when October rolls around. Nasal congestion, headaches and facial pressure may become familiar parts of fall and early winter -- but determining what is causing those symptoms is not always easy. Houston’s warm climate and h...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 2, 2026

AI and jobs (Oct. 2, 2026)

On Friday's show: We consider how the growth of AI is affecting jobs here in Greater Houston. And we break down The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the week....

HPM HoustonOct 2, 2026

Denise Upshaw builds network for Black creatives

Denise Upshaw once helped develop programs for incarcerated youth at the New York City Department of Corrections. Now the founder and CEO of the Black Houston Creatives Network (BHCN) is using that policy experience to put art supplies in the hands of Houston children and open do...

Defender NetworkOct 2, 2026

West Houston residents watched water pour into streets for weeks before pipe repairs

Residents in a West Houston neighborhood say they spent more than two weeks watching water pour into their streets from broken city pipes — despite repeatedly reporting the leaks through 311. By the time city crews began addressing the problem, one resident says the water had alr...

Click2Houston KPRC2 LocalOct 2, 2026

Call Me Mother exhibition spotlights Black maternal health

The numbers are shocking: according to the Centers for Disease Control, black women are three times more likely to die of a pregnancy-related cause than white women. In Harris County, the numbers are even worse. Black women are three and a half times more likely to die. To make m...

Click2Houston GeneralOct 1, 2026