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  1. KPRC2

    News Man drowns in pool at NE Harris County park, HCSO says

    A man has been pronounced dead after authorities say he drowned at a park in northeast Harris County on Sunday According to the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, the incident took place in the 18040 block of Riverside Street in Sheldon around 4:50 p.m. at Magnolia Gardens Park. Officials from...
  2. KPRC2

    News Off-duty Jefferson County sheriff’s deputy struck, killed while mowing yard; suspect arrested, department says

    An off-duty Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office deputy was struck and killed Saturday evening by a suspected drunk driver, the department said. At around 8 p.m., the deputy, 71-year-old James Lee of Hamshire, near Winnie, was mowing his lawn when an SUV, believed to be running at excessive...
  3. KPRC2

    News $3.3M scheme: Woman arrested for running ‘illegal’ business claiming to fix customer’s credit issues, Pct. 4 says

    A woman is arrested Sunday for her alleged involvement in $3.3 million dollar finance scheme, Harris County Pct. 4 said. According to Constable Mark Herman, deputies conducted a business raid at Rose Credit Repair in the 15300 block of John F. Kennedy Boulevard in north Harris County. Upon...
  4. KPRC2

    News Exclusive Interview: Secret Stories of Houston

    Wednesday is July 13rd, also know as 7-1-3 day in Houston. Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life we’re celebrating a trifecta that makes Houston magical. See what happens when Aussie Melanie Camp visits Buc-ee’s for the first time, or strolls the aisles of H-E-B. Plus she dines at Whataburger...
  5. KPRC2

    News HPD: Possible machete attack leads to shooting in SW Houston

    Houston police are investigating after an attack possibly involving a machete led to a shooting early Sunday. According to HPD Sgt. J. Hill, officers received a call from a man at around midnight, claiming that he shot someone in the 7300 block of Mullins Drive near Bissonnet Street. When...
  6. KPRC2

    News Houston Newsmakers: ‘Mattress Mack’ teams up with Crime Stoppers of Houston, and more

    U.S. Immigration Policy vs State of Texas Border crossings along the southern border of the United States have continued to increase according to the U.S. Customs and Border Protection website. Gov. Greg Abbott says the problem is so bad that he signed an Executive Order calling for the Texas...
  7. KPRC2

    News Big perks: Show off your badge, get discounts at these downtown restaurants, bars during Comicpalooza weekend

    This year, Comicpalooza attendees can cash in on exclusive deals all around downtown restaurants and bars! According to Comicpalooza’s website, it teamed up with 10 establishments to offer deals and discounts for attendees, just for showing off their badge, and that’s it! Scroll down below to...
  8. KPRC2

    News Excessive heat warnings continue in effect as heat index values climb to 105-110 degrees

    Heat Advisories/Warnings Extended Into Sunday: Heat Advisory for the entire area until 8 p.m. Sunday night We’ll once again see highs soaring into the triple digits for many spots Sunday afternoon. The Heat Advisory is in effect because our “Feels Like” temps will range from 102-108. Areas in...
  9. KPRC2

    News Only on HL: Comedian Bill Engvall

    Tuesday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life an exclusive interview with stand-up comedian Bill Engvall. Engvall was born in Galveston and returned to the city for a show at The Grand 1894 Opera House. What was is like to return to his hometown? What’s it like being a household name? And what are his...
  10. KPRC2

    News Live on a Game Show!

    Lights! Camera! Action! Monday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life we’re live on the set of a game show! KPRC 2 Insiders will have the chance to join Melanie Camp for an afternoon of interactive games on live TV! That’s Monday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2. Continue reading...
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    News Woman shot to death inside vehicle in southeast Houston neighborhood, HPD says

    The body of a woman was found dead after a shooting in south Houston Saturday night. According to the Houston Police Department, the body was found on Sandrock Drive near MLK. HPD officials say the woman was shot while she was still inside the vehicle before she rolled out and ended up on the...
  12. KPRC2

    News Houston area Filipino restaurant hosts 2nd Lumpia eating contest to help small businesses

    One Houston area business showed its love for Filipino community in an energetic Lumpia eating contest to celebrate the Fourth of July and give back to small businesses. The crunchy Lumpia Shanghai egg roll-like treats were consumed by seven contestants in a heated 10-minute competition hosted...
  13. KPRC2

    News ‘SMART’N UP’: Black male summit aims to empower young, Black men

    An organization created to help support young people in the Houston community held a summit filled with workshops and motivational events to pour back into the youth. Community activist Deric Muhammad says the events at the ‘SMART’N UP’ summit were tailored to inspire Black men and boys in our...
  14. KPRC2

    News City activates heat emergency plan; Doctor provides safety tips

    The Houston area is expected to see several days of 100-plus-degree temperatures this week. The heat can be dangerous for people, children, and pets and have an impact on the state’s power grid. The Fairbanks Branch Library is just one of several places across the city that will be open this...
  15. KPRC2

    News Toddler dies after drowning in NW Harris County swimming pool, sheriff says

    A 3-year-old boy is dead after being found unresponsive in a swimming pool in northwest Harris County Saturday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said. Authorities responded to call for service in the 10200 block of Cascade Hills Drive shortly before noon. The toddler was rushed to an area...
  16. KPRC2

    News Woman struck, killed by her boyfriend after arguing outside home in Galveston County, authorities say

    A woman was reportedly struck and killed by her boyfriend near Santa Fe early Saturday, deputies with Galveston County Sheriff’s Office said. According to Sheriff Henry Trochesset, the incident happened in the 6200 block of Avenue T near Santa Fe at around 3 a.m. Trochesset said witnesses told...
  17. KPRC2

    News Teen suspect charged with capital murder in connection to shooting of 14-year-old Lamar HS student in west Houston, police say

    A 17-year-old teen has been arrested in connection with the shooting death of a 14-year-old in west Houston back in May. Ramiro Hernandez, 17, is charged with capital murder in the death of 14-year-old Lamar High School student Axel Turcios. He was arrested on July 7 and is currently the only...
  18. KPRC2

    News Man shot, killed after argument possibly involving drug deal outside NW Houston apartments, police say

    A man is shot and killed outside a northwest Houston apartment complex after Houston police said he was involved in an argument with another man that possibly involved a drug deal. According to HPD Commander C. Johnson, it happened in the Summercrest Apartments located in the 3900 block of...
  19. KPRC2

    News TRAFFIC ALERT: All mainlanes at Gulf Freeway northbound shut down due to 3-vehicle crash

    Houston police say all mainlanes at I-45 Gulf Freeway headed northbound toward downtown are shut down due to a three-vehicle crash. According to Houston TranStar, the crash occurred near Telephone Road at around 6:30 a.m. Details of the crash, including injuries, are unknown at this time...
  20. KPRC2

    News TRAFFIC ALERT: Eastex Freeway partially closed near downtown as police investigate fatal crash involving 2 vehicles

    Parts of the Eastex Freeway headed northbound toward I-10 is shut down as authorities investigate a fatal crash involving two vehicles. According to Houston TranStar, the crash was detected at around 1:43 a.m. Police said one of the vehicles burst into flames upon crashing. Two right lanes and...
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