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Question: Nassar, a proud Houstonian wrote us asking, “Can I get fined for not having both license plates on my car?” Answer: In the state of Texas, you need a license plate on the front and back of your vehicle. According to the Texas Department of Public Safety, the plate must be mounted on...

The foods that make it into our fridge and onto our dinner plates cost nearly 12% more today than they did this time last year. Meats, poultry, fish, and eggs now cost 14.2% more than they did a year ago. The price of eggs, in particular, increased a staggering 32.2%. The price of fruits and...

Sam’s Club is offering an $8 membership deal that’s redeemable in-person at all Sam’s Club locations from June 17 through June 26. The limited-time offer is available for new members and represents $37 in savings (A standard Sam’s Club membership is $45 per year). A standard membership comes...

Hey y’all! It’s Caroline Brown and I’m so excited to write the first newsletter in this blog! Being a meteorologist here in Houston, I get to talk about so many exciting local weather features, just this week we talked about Saharan dust, record breaking heat, and the tropics, but there’s a lot...

A car’s color can affect how quickly it loses value, with the highest depreciating color losing almost four times the value as the lowest. After comparing the prices of more than 650,000 recently sold cars, the latest iSeeCars study determined which colors help, hurt, or have minimal impact on a...

In observance of Juneteenth, United Airlines will host 100 students from Houston Independent School District and Aldine Independent School District at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) for a day of aviation activities. The event is scheduled to begin at 10 a.m. United said that by...

Just in time for Pride Month, a team of student creators is bringing diversity and inclusion to the toy box with a new twist on a retro play pattern updated with characters as diverse as today’s world: Truly You! Character Creator from Spin Master, a fashion illustration activity set made for...

A dozen children and two adults at an Alaska elementary school drank floor sealant they thought was milk at breakfast after a mix-up of containers, school officials said Wednesday. The children at Sitʼ Eeti Shaanáx̱ Glacier Valley Elementary School in Juneau complained of burning sensations in...

KPRC 2 proudly partnered with American Furniture Warehouse in 2022 to reward high school seniors who excel in academics, extracurricular activities, volunteer work, and more. By the end of the school year, 21 graduates had received a scholarship for college. KPRC 2 works with dozens of local...

Houston police said they are investigating a shooting outside of a convenience store that left a man dead and a woman injured Wednesday. It happened at 7915 De Priest St. around 10:17 p.m. Officers with the Houston Police Department said a man was standing outside of a convenience store when...

An AMBER Alert has been issued for a 13-year-old girl believed to be in immediate danger, officers with the Honey Grove Police Department said. Police said Kionna Braxton was last seen on Tuesday, June 14, and was wearing blondish/brown braids, an orange and white cheerleading outfit, and...

Thursday’s Forecast: It is a hot and hazy day. This afternoon we climb to the upper 90s again, but we won’t have much of a breeze. South winds will be nearly still, barely reaching 5mph. We also have a small, 20% chance of rain late this afternoon and evening. Saharan Dust: Dust coming off...

A 19-year-old suspect is in custody after Harris County sheriff’s deputies said he shot and killed a man during a road rage incident in east Harris County Wednesday. Deputies responded to reports of a shooting in the 800 block of Dell Dale Street around 9:20 p.m. When they arrived at the scene...

A father was shot and killed inside the same home his son was murdered during a home invasion earlier this week, according to law enforcement. Officials say a 37-year-old man was shot and killed Monday at the home in the 8200 block of Swiss Lane, and on Wednesday, his father was gunned down at...

The Social Security Administration announced Wednesday it was taking steps to mitigate wait times at Houston area offices. KPRC 2 News viewers have reported standing outside in long lines in the extreme heat for hours at SSA offices in Conroe, Houston, and Pasadena. In response to inquiries...

The Houston Rockets are trading center Christian Wood, their leading scorer and rebounder this season, to the Dallas Mavericks, KPRC 2 Sports Reporter Ari Alexander has confirmed. A source with direct knowledge of the agreement informed the Associated Press that the Rockets will receive four...

An eleven-year-old is back home safe after a man reportedly tried to kidnap him on Tuesday afternoon. According to Houston police, the boy told authorities the situation unfolded at an apartment complex in the 12200 block of Fleming Drive. The child said he was approached by the suspect at the...

Conroe police say after a woman was taken to HCA Houston Healthcare in Conroe for a mental health evaluation, she pulled out a gun and fired shots. KPRC has been asking law enforcement how the woman managed to get into the hospital armed. “The training is so important,” CEO of Mental Health...

One teen’s hard work and dedication is now turning into a booming business. Jacob Irving opened a food truck, which now has the Montgomery community buzzing. And it’s not just because of how the food tastes, but because of the drama that unfolded after the food truck started operating next to a...

A man was shot and killed at an apartment complex on the south side of Houston Wednesday afternoon. According to Houston police, two men who did not live at the apartment complex located in the 6200 block of Tierwester Street were reportedly inside a unit. HPD officers say one of those men was...