โI have not seen much successโ: Fleming Middle School grapples with low parental engagement, community involvement
๐ฃ Fleming Middle School needs your involvement! Strong community support leads to student success, according to research. Drop a comment and let us know how you've been involved in your children's schools this year.๐ซ๐ #FlemingMiddleSchool #CommunityEngagement #StudentSuccess #EducationMatters
Q&A: Sen. Ted Cruz highlights improvements for Houstonโs aviation industry with FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024
With a focus on safety, convenience, and growth, the legislation includes provisions for airport infrastructure investments, advancements in aviation technology, and initiatives to strengthen the aviation workforce.
Heat Exhaustion: Whoโs at highest risk, symptoms to watch out for, and how to know when to get medical help
Heat exhaustion and heat stroke are SERIOUS risks in these unfavorable weather conditions. Learn more about how to protect yourself from the scorching heat here. ๐ฅต๐ก๏ธ#HeatSafety #StayCool #HoustonHeat
Houston storm repair scams the Better Business Bureau wants you to be aware of
It's unfortunate but true that during times of crisis like last week's devastating storms, there are scammers who will take advantage of people seeking assistance. The BBB wants you to be on the lookout for these scams, especially as we soon enter Hurricane Season.
Power restoration timeline: CenterPoint releases map with address search capabilities for detailed restoration times
CenterPoint Energy has released a power restoration timeline for Houston, providing estimated dates for returning service to approximately 80% of impacted residents by Sunday night.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire signs disaster declaration after devastating storms hit the Houston area
The mayor has just signed a disaster declaration for the City of Houston following the devastating storms that hit the area. This will allow for additional resources and support for storm recovery. #HoustonWeather #SevereWeather #Houston #DisasterRecovery
Deadly storms: Hereโs what weather icon Frank Billingsley thinks hit Houston last night
The National Weather Service will make the final determination, but Houston weather icon Frank Billingsley suspects the weather phenomenon that roared through downtown and the northwestern suburbs might have been a derecho.
2 students injured in storm-related bus incident, hundreds of campuses without power
๐ฉ๏ธ๐ซ Houston ISD Superintendent, Mike Miles, is assessing the damage caused by yesterday's storm. Several schools have been affected, and the main focus is on ensuring the safety of students and teachers. #HoustonStrong #SchoolsRecovery #HISDUpdates
โThis is not the time:โ Harris County judge, Houston mayor clash during severe weather press conference
There seemed to be some passive aggressiveness during the deadly weather update Friday morning between Mayor John Whitmire and Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo after they made their first joint press conference.
Does insurance cover spoiled food during power outages?
If you are still without power in the Houston area, chances are all the food in your fridge is about to go bad. We all know food is expensive and there could be hundreds of dollars lost if you have to throw it out. So, can you get money back for spoiled food during a storm?
At least 3 deaths reported by Houston police during Thursday nightโs severe weather
Houston Mayor John Whitmire said Thursday nightย at least four people diedย during the storm. KPRC 2 has received information of at least three weather-related deaths, but itโs unclear if these deaths reported by police are part of the deaths Mayor Whitmire referred to.
Apple reports issues with multiple applications including iMessage, FaceTime
If you were using an Apple product around 5 p.m. Thursday, thereโs a good chance you may have noticed a delay sending or receiving iMessages. If so, youโre not alone, as many Apple users experienced delays and outages with the iMessage application around that time.
Houston B-Boys bust a move in Studio B
The Paris Olympics are right around the corner and this year, breakdancing has been added as an official sport. On Houston Life, Derrick and Tessa met Jaime 'Venum' Burgos, a b-boy who's had an impressive breakdancing career, and his 10-year-old student, 'B-boy Flippers' who is on his way to the kids' world breakdancing competition in Slovenia.
Study says Houston has one of the lowest inflation problems, but do our pockets beg to differ?
Inflation continues to impact the U.S., and a recent study suggests Houston is not experiencing much of the brunt of high prices, compared to other cities, but if that's the case, how come I'm broke all the time?
โGrave concernsโ: Rep. Sylvia Garcia calls for federal audit into Houston ISD Sup. Mike Milesโ Colorado school
"With the undemocratic takeover HISD by the State of Texas, I have grave concerns about the financial wellbeing of the district," Congresswoman Garcia wrote in part in a letter to the U.S. Department of Education.
โLucid Illusionsโ performs after winning Battle of the Bands at KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest
Following their Battle of the Bands win at the KPRC 2 Eat Like a Local Crawfish Fest, we sat down with Lucid Illusions. We met Jordan, Connor, and Donovan in October but now, they're back on Houston Life to catch up with us and perform after their win.