Three people dead after driver ran red light with no headlights, Houston police say
HOUSTON — Three people are dead and another is critically injured after police say a suspected drunk driver ran a red light and caused a five-vehicle crash early Sunday morning in southwest Houston. According to Sgt. Rebecca Dallas with the Houston Police Vehicular Crimes Division, officers were called out...
Does Anyone Know of Any Good, Affordable Thrift Stores in Houston?
In the city of Houston, a social media user has sparked a conversation about the best thrift stores for affordable clothing. The user, who is currently facing financial difficulties, expressed frustration with the high prices of clothing and the prevalence of resellers at Goodwill. They asked for recommendations for...
This Iconic Texas Stand Still Serves Hot Dogs The Traditional Way Locals Swear By
I first stumbled into James Coney Island on a sticky August afternoon when my car’s air conditioning decided to quit, and I needed something cold and comforting fast. What I found was a hot dog counter that’s been feeding folks in Houston, Texas, since 1923, slinging steamed buns, chili sauce, and nostalgia in equal...
Houston schools cratered after state takeover. Fort Worth, fight back! | Opinion
Demoralized I’m the parent of two recent Houston ISD graduates who lived through the state takeover of the district. I hoped it would bring positive change. I couldn’t have been more wrong. Under Superintendent Mike Miles, Houston children are drilled for tests instead of inspired to learn. Students deliberately...
Texas Woman Says She Nearly Choked After Finding a Piece of Wood in Chili’s...
HUMBLE, TX — A Texas woman’s dinner took a disturbing turn after she says she discovered a piece of wood inside her mashed potatoes from Chili’s, leading to disgust and outrage online. The woman, who ordered the meal via Uber Eats, claims she nearly choked before realizing what she was eating wasn’t food at all.
Doctors cast doubt on fentanyl poisoning by touch, after Montgomery County incident
Two Montgomery County workers were handed a flyer, which tested positive for fentanyl, according to law enforcement. A 2024 study found fentanyl exposure is somewhat common. Montgomery County law enforcement said two county employees may have had fentanyl poisoning after they were handed a paper that later tested...
Family seeks justice after man found hanging, burned on Houston North Loop
HOUSTON - The family of a man found hanging and burned to death along the North Loop last week is demanding answers as police investigate the case as a homicide. Houston police say 46-year-old Jeremy Glen Carnes was discovered late Thursday, Oct. 23, in the 7800 block of North Loop East. Officers were initially...
A New Mural Honors the Lost Rainbow Crosswalk
Over the past few weeks, a decade-old rainbow crosswalk at Taft and Westheimer has been in the news—both locally and nationally. The crosswalk was originally created as a memorial to Michael Alex Hill, a 21-year-old waiter who was struck and killed while riding his bike through the intersection. “It was a tribute—a...
Meet Geoffrey! KPRC 2’s first ever equine pet of the week
HOUSTON – Our KPRC 2 Pet of the Week is Geoffrey, a handsome, young Thoroughbred cross gelding with a kind, thoughtful nature. Houston Humane Society saved Geoffrey and seven other horses from a cruelty case in June. He has since recovered from his injuries and is enjoying time with other mares and geldings at HHS.
Houston hosts food aid ‘supersite’ with SNAP in limbo
Vehicles started lining up at the Texans’ NRG Stadium before dawn as the Houston Food Bank launched a large-scale “supersite” to distribute food to families worried about the future of federal SNAP assistance. NBC News’ Ryan Chandler reports.

















