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Photo Exhibition Garners International Support to End Suffering of Homeless Companion Animals
A new photography exhibition Exposé of Street Dogs in Houston, Texas recently debuted in London and will be introduced to animal welfare advocates in major cities across the United States later this year. The faces of homeless companion animals fending for themselves and roaming the streets and vacant lots of Houston – the fourth largest city in the United States – serve as focal points of this powerful exhibit.
Houston Police Investigate Fatal Shooting Outside Hotel on North Sam Houston Parkway
Houston police are digging into the details of a deadly encounter that left one man dead outside a Houston hotel on Thursday night. The victim, a 24-year-old man whose identity has yet to be released, was found at the service road of 6 North Sam Houston Parkway East, with a fatal gunshot wound around 9 p.m.
KPRC 2 News crew intercepts Houston tornado live on TV
HOUSTON – As a line of severe weather moved towards the Houston metro area, the KPRC 2 Storm Tracker was out keeping you updated with live traffic conditions. While driving on U.S. 290 near Cypress on Thursday, KPRC 2 reporter Gage Goulding and photojournalist Adrian Crooks intercepted what would eventually be determined to be an EF-1 tornado.
1 person killed in multi-car, motorcycle accident on Sam Houston Tollway
One person has been killed in an accident involving a motorcycle and at least three cars on the Sam Houston Tollway. The collision occurred on Beltway 8 as vehicles were traveling eastbound. It was reported at 12:50 p.m. on Saturday afternoon. The right shoulder, right lane and two center lanes...
Man accused of killing Palestine woman now in Anderson County Jail
PALESTINE, Texas (KLTV) - A Houston man accused in the 2023 killing of a Palestine woman has been booked in the Anderson County Jail. Brittany Johnson was found murdered in her home on the night of Thursday, March 2, 2023. Her ex-boyfriend, Joseph Christopher Cole, was sought as a suspect. An Anderson County grand jury delivered an indictment for a charge of murder in August later that year. As of Thursday, Cole was booked into the Anderson County Jail with a $1 million bond.
Here’s what hit Houston yesterday
The National Weather Service will make final determinations about just what weather phenomenon moved across the Houston are yesterday, but my best guess this morning is that we had a “Derecho” - pronounced Deh-REH-cho (Spanish for “straight”). Let me explain. By definition, a Derecho creates straight...
Hot, Humid and Poor AQ in Houston this Sunday
It’s hot and humid today. Last week was the first time in 2024 that we hit 90 and this week’s forecast - we are expected to hit the 90s every day. Add in the humidity and it will feel even warmer. And with the most recent power outages...
What to do when facing extended summer power outages
Texas officials say power outages could last weeks in parts of Houston after thunderstorms with hurricane-force winds tore through the city and killed at least four people.The storm knocked out electricity to nearly 1 million homes and businesses in the region as temperatures hover around 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32.2 Celsius). Multiple transmission towers were downed, and thousands of utility workers have headed to the area, said Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo, the county’s top elected official.What should you do to stay cool and safe at home when summer power outages prevent you from using fans and air conditioners? Emergency response...
Unhealthy air quality levels expected across southeast Texas
HOUSTON — With abundant sunshine and warm and humid temperatures, the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued an Ozone Action Day for Houston, Galveston, and surrounding areas for Sunday. The atmosphere will be favorable for producing unhealthy levels of ozone pollution. People with respiratory health issues should limit...
Janel Prator, Entrepreneur Whose Banana Pudding Spot Was Reviewed By Keith Lee Expands Menu
Janel Prator, the Founder and CEO of The Puddery, a Black-owned dessert shop in Pearland, Texas, has seen her business soar after a glowing review from food critic Keith Lee. Lee’s TikTok review, which described The Puddery’s banana pudding as the best in the world, amassed over 27 million views, propelling the business to new heights.
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