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Skipping college? Learn a Trade: Houston program preparing students for high-demand electrician jobs
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (387+ words) HOUSTON " Not everyone wants to sit in a classroom for four years, and for some careers that isn't necessary. The Electrician Career Academy at Trio Education offers a fast-track, hands-on program designed to get students working in a high-demand field....
Houston bootmakers help 4-year-old with spina bifida live out cowboy dream
2+ week, 4+ day ago (493+ words) HOUSTON " For 4-year-old Remington "Remy" Eschete, the path to becoming a cowboy came with unique challenges. Born with spina bifida, Remy can't feel anything below his knees and relies on a wheelchair for mobility. But this Christmas, a chain of…...
Santa makes special stop at Memorial Hermann NICU to celebrate babies’ first Christmas
2+ week, 5+ day ago (172+ words) HOUSTON " Before heading off on his Christmas Eve journey around the world, Santa Claus made a very important stop right here in Houston, bringing holiday cheer to some of the city's tiniest patients. Joined by Mrs. Claus and a team…...
How to claim free $1,000 Trump kids savings accounts: A step-by-step guide
1+ mon, 3+ day ago (172+ words) HOUSTON, Texas " Millions of families may be eligible for a free $1,000 gift from the federal government to help their children start saving for the future. A separate $250 gift is also up for grabs. Follow these simple steps to find out…...
Australia to enforce social media age limit of 16 next week with fines up to $33 million
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (416+ words) MELBOURNE " Social media platforms must report monthly how many children's accounts they close once Australia begins enforcing its 16-year age limit next week, a minister said Wednesday. Facebook, Instagram, Kick, Reddit, Snapchat, Threads, TikTok, X and YouTube would face fines…...
KPRC 2 Toy Drive benefiting BEAR: Here’s how you can help bring joy to children in need this holiday season.
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (159+ words) Last year, the BEARing Gifts toy drive spread holiday cheer to more than 29,000 children in need across the Greater Houston area. This year, the need has increased significantly. With your help, we can make sure every child in need has…...
Lakewood Church clarifies response after viral TikTok call about infant formula
2+ mon, 8+ hour ago (247+ words) The Lakewood International Center in Houston has issued a response following a viral TikTok in which a creator called the church as part of her "Testing Your Church" series. TikTok user Nikalie has been testing churches with one question: "Would…...
Harrison’s Heroes helps children spending the holidays in the hospital
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (627+ words) KPRC 2 and our Community partners at Energy Transfer and Houston Christian University are proud to feature Harrison's Heroes. The nonprofit brings smiles to hospitalized children and their families by providing programs and activities in partnership with local hospitals." At Children's…...
Student-Athlete Mental Health Week Returns October 4-11th
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (292+ words) From October 4 to October 11, H3H will be joined by student-athletes and athletic departments across the nation in the effort of breaking down stigma, offering quality resources, and letting student athletes know their mental health is important. In 2018, Mark and Kym Hilinski…...
Sinner beats American teenager Tien to win China Open title before Shanghai Masters
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (233+ words) BEIJING " Jannik Sinner won the China Open by beating American teenager Learner Tien 6-2, 6-2 in Wednesday's final to continue his preparations for the Shanghai Masters. Sinner rebounded from his U.S. Open disappointment by winning his third title of the season " his 21st overall…...