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If you spent a day working behind the news desk at KPRC 2 in Houston in 2025, chances are you heard the phone ring with a familiar caller ID: “DONALD SMITH.”. When we answered, his request was as consistent as the calls themselves: “Tell me the national day.”

Tension: Men who seem to do everything right in retirement — walking, eating well, staying busy — still decline rapidly, and the pattern has nothing to do with their physical health. Noise: We’ve built an entire cultural infrastructure around physical wellness in retirement while ignoring the psychological factor...

Almost two centuries ago, dozens of Texans gathered in the town of Washington-on-the-Brazos to sign Texas’ Declaration of Independence from Mexico. Today, the site is investing in becoming a historical destination. Listen. Ben Baumgartner held in his hands a strip of raw cow leather, white with black spots, still...

📣 Mark your calendars! An exciting revamp is on the way as we honor and celebrate the legacy of the original Jessup Elementary School Pasadena ISD👏. Jessup Elementary has been a proud part of our community since 1958—a place where generations of students learned, laughed, and created memories that will last a...

League City City Council postponed a vote on whether to allow a gas station to be built near FM 270 following resident opposition. (Rachel Leland/Community Impact) League City City Council postponed voting on whether to award a special use permit to build a gas station near a residential area to its March 24 meeting...

When it was active, up until about seven years ago, the unit was made up of bilingual officers, some who spoke other languages beside English and Spanish.

HOUSTON — Houston firefighters scaled back resources at the Caddo fire Wednesday evening after crews reported minimal to no fire activity throughout the day, pushing containment to 90% as officials began the demobilization process. The fire, burning near Greens Bayou in northeast Houston, was first seen Saturday...

HOUSTON, Texas — A 40-year-old man residing illegally in Houston has been sentenced to federal prison for his involvement in a romance scam and business email compromise scheme, according to U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Leslie Chinedu Mba pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to...

A new Houston-area city has emerged a top destination for millennial movers, a new migration report has found: Conroe. This surprising Houston neighbor ranked as the 15th most popular U.S. city for millennials in SmartAsset's annual report, "Where Millennials Are Moving – 2026 Study." The report calculated the...

HOUSTON - One person is in a hospital after a suspected stolen tailgate led to a shootout between six people in Houston's Fifth Ward. The shooting was reported shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday along the freeway near Waco Street. According to Houston Police Lt. Larry Crowson, the situation stems from...