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‘A mess of mangled flesh’: Former Houston paramedic shares what it’s like to work on Fourth of July

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Before I started on the long road towards the honorable career that is journalism, I worked in a similarly respectable field: emergency medicine. For several years, I worked as an EMT-B, handling emergencies and ferrying patients all over Harris County.

Juneteenth Playlist: A curated list of tunes you need ahead of Freedom Day

Juneteenth Playlist: A curated list of tunes you need ahead of Freedom Day

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In the spirit of Juneteenth, a holiday that is now celebrated throughout the entire United States, not just Texas, KPRC 2 has curated a playlist that will be perfect for any vibe. Rather you’re throwing something on the grill or sitting at home, this playlist will set the tone for the day. We hope you enjoy!

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FILE - In this 1960 file photo, Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. speaks in Atlanta. The estate of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has reached an agreement with HarperCollins Publishers for rights to his archive. HarperCollins released King's first book more than 60 years ago. The King Estate had been publishing books since 2009 with the Beacon Press. (AP Photo, File)

City of Houston announces new date for 46th Annual ‘Original’ MLK Parade

Read full article: City of Houston announces new date for 46th Annual ‘Original’ MLK Parade

Houston’s 46th Annual “Original” MLK Parade was rescheduled for Feb. 10, the City of Houston announced on Monday.

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Consumer Reports taste tests nonalcoholic sparkling wines

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With the holidays also comes holiday parties—at work, at friends or family, or perhaps at your own home—and that means stocking up on drinks. Wherever it is, it might be a good idea to have some nonalcoholic beverages on hand, because not everyone will necessarily feel like drinking alcohol. Consumer Reports taste-tested nonalcoholic sparkling wines to find you the best substitute for those Champagne toasts.

There’s a 30% chance of rain on Saturday in the Houston area, and we’re going to have showers and possibly thunderstorms on Christmas Eve.

Rain is in the Christmas Eve forecast for Houston: Here are some holiday activities your family can do indoors

Read full article: Rain is in the Christmas Eve forecast for Houston: Here are some holiday activities your family can do indoors

There’s a 30% chance of rain on Saturday in the Houston area, and we’re going to have showers and possibly thunderstorms on Christmas Eve.

File - A man shops at a grocery store in Buffalo Grove, Ill., March 19, 2023. As household expenses outpace earnings, many people are expressing concern about their financial futures. (AP Photo/Nam Y. Huh, File)

What’s open, closed in the Houston area on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

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You’re about to prepare that delicious holiday meal...then it hits you -- you’re missing that last ingredient! Oh no!

Airline passengers make their way through George Bush Intercontinental Airport Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2012, in Houston. Americans can expect airports to be busier and planes to be full, according to a forecast by the main trade association for U.S. airlines release ahead of the holiday. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

Holiday travel underway: What Houstonians need to know before they depart

Read full article: Holiday travel underway: What Houstonians need to know before they depart

Whether you’re traveling the skies or roads, here are a few helpful tips for making it to your destination safely, and with fewer headaches.