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The Houston Health Department announced Wednesday it is now recognized by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention as a National Wastewater Surveillance System Center of Excellence. Houston and Colorado are the only jurisdictions that have received the designation, the Houston Health...

Outside of Madison High School in south Houston, if you hear buzzing mowers and weed whackers, Bryan Smart is likely the one behind the buzz. “We keep neighborhoods clean throughout the city,” Smart said. He is the founder of SmartScaping Landscaping and Design, and his business is producing a...

KPRC 2 Investigates has previously looked into the city of Houston director who pleaded guilty in a federal criminal conspiracy investigation. William Paul Thomas, who served as the director of council relations and was often seen standing at Mayor Sylvester Turner’s side during almost every...

There are many fine bookshops scattered throughout Texas and several are in the Houston area. Recently, Yelp identified the most-beloved and best-reviewed bookstores in the state. The crowd-sourced review website identified businesses in the Bookstores category, then ranked those spots using a...

NBC announced Wednesday the long running daytime soap opera “Days of Our Lives” is being moved off the main network (and yes, that means off KPRC 2). Fans should know the show is NOT being canceled. Starting Sept. 12, fans of the show will have to flock to Peacock, the network’s streaming...

Officials have arrested two teenagers who they believe were involved in the deadly shooting of a another teen earlier this week. According to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the shooting happened in the early hours of Monday morning in the 14600 block of Force...

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Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner will provide an update on the city’s response to monkeypox Wednesday. Last week, at Mayor Turner and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s request, over 16,000 vaccine doses were allocated to the Harris County/Houston region and are available in limited qualities for...

Gov. Greg Abbott will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon after he receives the Broadband Champion Award in Greenville, according to a release. Abbott will give remarks at the event with Connect the Future Texas, who is giving the governor his award, at 1:15 p.m. The coalition says its...

The Children’s Museum Houston is getting kiddos ready to head back into the classroom this year by offering free vaccinations. According to the information posted on their website, the museum is teaming up with the Texas Children’s Mobile Clinic Program and the Ronald McDonald House Charities...

Rudy Giuliani is unlikely to face federal charges stemming from his dealings in Ukraine, according to three people familiar with the matter. Giuliani, the former New York mayor and personal attorney for Donald Trump, has been under investigation by Manhattan federal prosecutors for nearly two...

Two Cypress Independent School District employees were awarded by the American Red Cross for using their training to save a student athlete’s life during a water polo game in April, according to a release. Hannah Shaffer and Kristofer Jones, both trained by the American Red Cross, received the...

A man reported missing in Houston has been located, Houston police said. Police offered no additional information. The Houston Police Department needs the public’s assistance locating a man with Alzheimer’s who was reported missing. Raymond Ryans, 73, was last seen leaving the 8900 block Roos...

A second suspect has been arrested and charged following a deadly shooting that took place back in April in east Houston, according to officials. Authorities with the Houston Homicide Division say 18-year-old Joshua Griffin was charged with murder following the shooting death of 25-year-old...

Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) education is an area of increasing importance for students. Competency in these areas is a strong indicator of future career success. STEM education encourages critical thinking skills, innovation and creative problem-solving. For one high school...

Mayor Sylvester Turner joined NASA Wednesday morning in distributing free Artemis Learning Lunchbox Kits to underserved families and youth in Houston, according to a release. NASA and the Center of Science and Industry have partnered with the Houston Foodbank to give out 2,000 free kits out...

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for aggravated robbery. On Thursday, June 22, at around 7:50 pm, the victim was temporarily operating her hair salon out of her residence at the 8100 block of Leonora, Houston...

Two teenagers have been charged with capital murder in connection with the fatal shooting of two men outside a southeast Houston convenience store Monday. Houston Police said Evan Scott Redmond, 18, and Camren Keith Johnson, 19, were arrested shortly after the men were killed. HPD said...

Texas EquuSearch has a comprehensive listing of those adults missing in the Houston area, as well as those reported in other areas of the United States. KPRC 2 is sharing the photos of some of the people who have been reported missing. Texas EquuSearch’s database is extensive and its...

A popular baby bottle manufacturer has issued a recall for its bottles due to them containing high levels of lead in some of its products, according to the Consumer Product Safety Commission. Nuk First Choice 240ml glass baby bottles are being recalled after the CPSC found that the markings on...