The ‘4-4′: Houston’s iconic bus route connecting neighborhoods and history
Check out Houston's iconic bus route #44, also known as the "fo-fo"! This route holds a special place in the city's rap culture and community. Join us on a virtual ride through Acres Home and experience the ever-changing beauty of this historic neighborhood. 🚌🎶 #HoustonMetro #Route44 #AcresHome #CommunityPride
Our Town: Houston Grammy-nominated singer Zacardi Cortez shares how Acres Homes neighborhood contributed to his success
The award-winning artist says, "I’m just so grateful to be from Acres Homes, and to put that neighborhood, and the city on the map.” He even sang us a little tune! Check it out 🎵🏡 #OurTown #AcresHomes #Houston #GrammyAwards #ZacardiCortez #Gospel
Fuel barge crashes into Pelican Island Causeway in Galveston, spilling oil and shutting down road and water traffic
The only way off Pelican Island right now is by boat. Galveston County judge says fuel is still leaking and shipping is shut down for 6.5 miles getting in and out of the Port of Galveston, a 'major disruption'
‘Our Town’: What is being done to promote health in Acres Homes
In KPRC 2′s ‘Our Town’ coverage of Acres Homes we are looking at the health issues many people in the area have to deal with. Health reporter Haley Hernandez explains the struggles and unique effort to bring change. Despite being home to the largest medical center in the world Houston has healthcare desserts all around us. People in communities like Acres Homes, don’t have access to basic health information.
‘They bamboozled a lot of people’: Unpermitted boarding home director wanted after woman suffers severe infection
A senior citizen who was found living in deplorable conditions at an unpermitted boarding home in southwest Houston is now safe at a new nursing home in Dallas, but her experience in Houston has left a mark that hasn’t gone away.
General counsel for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo accused of online solicitation of minor
The general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been arrested Tuesday after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with a minor online, according to investigators with Constable Alan Rosen’s Office.
State data shows thousands facing smuggling related charges in Texas
From video game chats, to social media, to meet-ups at nightclubs; human smuggling is not as far from your front door as you may think. Smuggling operations are using the crisis along the southern border to entice people from all walks life into risking their freedom for quick cash.
Why the speech by Kansas City Chiefs kicker was embraced at Benedictine College's commencement
Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker may have stirred controversy for his proclamations of conservative politics and Catholicism, but he received a standing ovation at the May 11 commencement ceremony at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas.
A Chicago teen entered college at 10. At 17, she earned a doctorate from Arizona State
Dorothy Jean Tillman's participation in Arizona State University’s May 6 commencement was the latest step on a higher-education journey the Chicago teen started when she took her first college course at age 10.
State data shows thousands facing smuggling related charges in Texas
From video game chats, to social media, to meet-ups at nightclubs; human smuggling is not as far from your front door as you may think. Smuggling operations are using the crisis along the southern border to entice people from all walks life into risking their freedom for quick cash.
Texas delegation urges Congress to withhold aid to Mexico over water treaty dispute
A bipartisan group of Texas lawmakers are demanding appropriators withhold funds for the country until Mexico lives up to its end of a 1944 water treaty that requires it to send 1.75 million acre-feet to the U.S. every five years.
‘Our Town’: The story of Acres Homes, Houston’s historic community
Check out the rich history and ongoing struggles of Acres Homes, a historic African American community in Houston. From its early days as a rare opportunity for African American families to own substantial acreage to its current challenges of inequality and limited city services, Acres Homes has a story that deserves to be heard. #AcresHomes #HoustonCommunity #EqualityMatters
Celebrating Mexican culture through colorful art, gifts and literature at Casa Ramirez in the Heights
Casa Ramirez has been part of the Houston community for nearly 40 years. Inside their colorful shop on 19th street in the Heights, you'll find all kinds of colorful gifts, art and books. Ahead of Cinco de Mayo, owner Chrissie Dickerson Ramirez is sharing not only the significance of this holiday, but also how she's continuing the mission of her late husband, Macario. Watch the full interview to learn more about this Houston gem.
Our Town: Sunnyside’s history and residents today who are making a difference
The neighborhood was carved out specifically for the African American community, according to a City of Houston “Super Neighborhood” report. The idea of so-called “restricted communities” was born out of racism and segregation.
Great-granddaughter tells the story of Captain Clyde A. Barbour’s impact on the Port of Houston through new novel
The Barbours Cut Terminal at the Port of Houston was named after an ambitious captain who helped turn the Houston ship channel into a powerhouse for the supply chain industry. Now, his great-granddaughter Nancy Potter is telling his story in her new novel "Barbours Cut: Beyond the River's Reach."
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From roadside pickup truck to renowned brand: The story of Burns Original BBQ in Acres Homes
Check out the mouthwatering BBQ at Burns Original BBQ in Acres Homes! This hidden gem has gained worldwide attention for its flavorful smoked meats and signature sauce. Their menu also includes chips, sauce, and even drinks. And the best part? Burns BBQ gives back to the community by donating scholarships and cooking up free meals. #BBQ #Houston #AcresHomes #BurnsOriginalBBQ
Our Town: KPRC 2 shares the stories of the Acres Homes community
Houston is ‘Our Town,’ and there is so much to celebrate in our neighborhoods. KPRC 2 is invested in the community and continues to show those lovely hidden gems, showcase solvable problems affecting the entire city, and talk to the folks who make ‘Our Town’ special.
‘Our Town’: The story of Acres Homes, Houston’s historic community
Check out the rich history and ongoing struggles of Acres Homes, a historic African American community in Houston. From its early days as a rare opportunity for African American families to own substantial acreage to its current challenges of inequality and limited city services, Acres Homes has a story that deserves to be heard. #AcresHomes #HoustonCommunity #EqualityMatters
‘They bamboozled a lot of people’: Unpermitted boarding home director wanted after woman suffers severe infection
A senior citizen who was found living in deplorable conditions at an unpermitted boarding home in southwest Houston is now safe at a new nursing home in Dallas, but her experience in Houston has left a mark that hasn’t gone away.
General counsel for Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo accused of online solicitation of minor
The general counsel for the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo has been arrested Tuesday after being accused of engaging in sexual activity with a minor online, according to investigators with Constable Alan Rosen’s Office.