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Houston’s music world is currently mourning the loss of a well-known and up-and-coming DJ known as DJ D Baby. The talented artist, Darian Lewis, died at the age of 23 and falling from an apartment balcony last week. Houston police said Lewis died at 5:10 a.m. on July 4. She fell from a balcony...

Big Bend National Park’s well-loved Window Trail is closed until further notice due to a significant increase in bear activity. “This emergency closure is due to significantly increased bear activity in the narrow trail corridor, and the safety of both the bears and the public is paramount,”...

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children is asking for your help to find 15-year-old Jeanette Miller. She went missing on July 2. Jeanette has black hair and brown eyes. She is five feet, three inches tall and weighs 120 pounds. NCMEC, in an urgent alert about her case, said she...

Over 50 school buses headed toward the offices of Sen. Ted Cruz in protest of gun violence in children. In a news release, Change the Ref, a gun violence advocacy organization rolled out a mile-long convoy of buses filled with memories and trinkets that belonged to children who died of gun...

The Houstonian Hotel, Club & Spa has been named the No. 1 resort in Texas by Travel + Leisure among the top 10 resorts on the list. The magazine also says that the 27-acre hotel, built in 1980, recently concluded a $23.5 million renovation of its club spaces, and it also unveiled a renovated...

Gov. Greg Abbott will tour the Texas Department of Public Safety’s drug warehouse and crime lab on Thursday in Houston, according to a release. Following the tour, Abbott will be briefed from law enforcement officials and then hold a news conference on the growing fentanyl crises that has been...

Lady Gaga has no ‘bad romance’ with Houston. The international singer, songwriter and actress has announced that she is offering grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to organizations where she will be performing her Chromatica Ball tour. Her Kindness in Community Fund accepted applications...

We are counting down to Decision 2022 and several key races in Texas will be decided this November. A survey conducted by the Hobby School of Public Affairs at the University of Houston shows how tight one race is in Harris County. In the Harris County 2022 county judge race, Democrat Lina...

Question: Are electric bikes allowed on city trails? Answer: Bike Houston says yes, they are! In Texas, E-bikes are considered and treated like traditional bikes, therefore are allowed on City of Houston, Harris County trails and bike lanes. Happy riding! Continue reading...

In her new book Living On Purpose: Five Deliberate Choices to Realize Fulfillment and Joy Transformational Coach Amy Wong writes about people who are plagued by feelings of dissatisfaction in spite of accomplishments and success. She examines the questions about whether someone is living the...

The Texas House of Representatives Committee on Urban Affairs will hold an interim charge hearing on the housing crisis in Texas, barriers to the development of more housing, and legislative solutions to lower the cost of housing for Texas families and businesses on Thursday morning. Texans for...

With the pandemic disrupting annual preventive health visits, childhood vaccination rates have been declining. Now, the number of children with required vaccines nationwide is falling below herd immunity, raising the risk for disease outbreaks as students head back-to-school. So, what does the...

We’ve all heard dos and don’ts when it comes to saving money at the pump. Now, more than ever before, those tips could be important, but are they true? AAA Texas spokesperson Joshua Zuber weighs in on what can save you money, and what will not. Filling up our fuel tanks these days is actually...

Dr. Adam Scheiner is a cosmetic surgeon whose patients often come to him seeking to reverse sun damage without realizing they also may be exhibiting the early signs of skin cancer. Adam Scheiner joined KPRC 2′s Lisa Hernandez and Owen Conflenti on KPRC 2+ to discuss the dangers the sun can...

A man has been arrested and charged after stabbing and strangling his ex-girlfriend at her southwest Houston apartment complex, police said. Leonardo Jose Acosta Perez, 32, has now been charged with aggravated assault of a family member. On Tuesday, Houston police responded to reports of an...

Mayor Sylvester Turner’s One Safe Houston initiative will hold a Gun Buyback program at the end of the month. In partnership with Harris County Commissioner Rodney Ellis, the “no-questions-asked” buyback program will take place at Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church on Saturday, July 30 from 8 a.m...

A 3-year-old boy is being celebrated as a superhero for his family’s decision to donate his organs after he drowned in Webster last week. Mars Bedell died on July 5 after a drowning incident in Webster two days before, according to HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake. Mars became a hero like...

In June, we saw an inflation rate we haven’t seen in four decades. The rate was just over 9% and it’s having a steep impact on housing, gas, and groceries. Every day prices continue to increase and it’s making it tough for many families. In Houston, the average price for gas is $4.43. The...

Thursday’s Forecast: For the first time in six days Houston will not reach 100 degrees. We’ve had a few morning storms and we have a 40% chance to get more rain this afternoon. Our western and northern cities are still under a heat advisory until 8pm tonight. These places will still climb to...

An investigation is underway after deputies said a homeless male sleeping in his car overnight was shot during an attempted carjacking in north Harris County Thursday. It happened near Cypress Station around 4 a.m. According to deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the victim was...