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About Lily’s Toy Box, an organization that provides toys to Houston-area children
Read full article: About Lily’s Toy Box, an organization that provides toys to Houston-area childrenOn Friday, KPRC 2′s Chancellor Johnson reported on C.J. Stroud’s foundation, as the star quarterback’s organization teamed up with Lily’s Toy Box to hand out gifts to Houston-area kids.
J.J. Watt salutes Hall of Famer Andre Johnson: ‘Deserves it. Consummate professional. Damn good friend. I love Andre’
Read full article: J.J. Watt salutes Hall of Famer Andre Johnson: ‘Deserves it. Consummate professional. Damn good friend. I love Andre’Texans retired defensive end salutes Andre Johnson
Houston IRS building reopens after stranding hundreds 2 days before Tax Day
Read full article: Houston IRS building reopens after stranding hundreds 2 days before Tax DayThe Internal Revenue Service Taxpayer Assistance Center in southwest Houston closed unexpectedly Saturday, leaving hundreds of Houstonians in need of last-minute help with their taxes... stranded.
Lawmakers honor House clerk who served during chaos of Jan. 6 and McCarthy speaker votes
Read full article: Lawmakers honor House clerk who served during chaos of Jan. 6 and McCarthy speaker votesLawmakers have honored the official charged with maintaining order in the House during two of the chamber’s most tumultuous moments — the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol and last year’s longest race for House speaker since before the Civil War.
The Man, The Myth, The Vest: How Nick Caserio has orchestrated one of the Texans most successful seasons
Read full article: The Man, The Myth, The Vest: How Nick Caserio has orchestrated one of the Texans most successful seasonsThe Houston Texans left the 2024 NFL Honors winners of a couple of awards, but one man who didn’t receive a ton of recognition was general manager, Nick Caserio.
Live coverage of the 2024 Houston Sports Awards: How to ‘Choose Your View’
Read full article: Live coverage of the 2024 Houston Sports Awards: How to ‘Choose Your View’Get different behind-the-scenes perspectives of the 2024 Houston Sports Awards by choosing one of the live camera options presented by KPRC 2.
The Case for CJ Stroud: Has the Texans rookie QB already earned Offense Rookie of the Year award?
Read full article: The Case for CJ Stroud: Has the Texans rookie QB already earned Offense Rookie of the Year award?Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is making headlines -- and KPRC 2 Sports Reporter Chancellor Johnson says he’s already earned the NFL’s Offense Rookie of the Year trophy before football season is even over and he explains why.
Astros have pitching holes to fill
Read full article: Astros have pitching holes to fillOver the past few days, we now have seen it impact the arms of the team. Jose Urquidy was placed on the 15-day IL after experiencing shoulder discomfort. Then on Monday, Luis Garcia checked out after the first inning due to an elbow injury. A tough break for the Astros who are already dealing with a fairly thin starting rotation.
Decision time for the Texans: Draft day is tomorrow
Read full article: Decision time for the Texans: Draft day is tomorrowThe countdown is almost over! Draft day is tomorrow. The big question – what will the Texans do at #2? Nobody seems to know for sure and surprisingly there are a number of reports the Texans could go the defensive route instead of their glaring need at QB.
These 3 NBA coaches are in the mix for the open Houston Rockets head coaching job
Read full article: These 3 NBA coaches are in the mix for the open Houston Rockets head coaching jobThe NBA playoffs are underway and so is the Houston Rockets coaching search. Rafael Stone and the rest of the front office have already completed their first round of interviews and are starting to key in on some proven and respected names.
Houston Rockets to begin season Wednesday
Read full article: Houston Rockets to begin season WednesdayChancellor Johnson checking in for NBA Tip-Off week! As the Astros continue to chase their quest for another World Series title it can be easy to forget their neighbors down the street, the Houston Rockets. They’ll begin their season on Wednesday.
We’re talking Texans football as we countdown to the regular season kickoff at NRG Stadium
Read full article: We’re talking Texans football as we countdown to the regular season kickoff at NRG StadiumThe Houston Texans have reached game week, and they are more than ready to get things started under new Head Coach Lovie Smith. The Texans host their AFC South rival Indianapolis on Sunday at NRG Stadium. The two teams will kickoff at 12 p.m.
Tory front-runner Truss vows fast action on cost of living
Read full article: Tory front-runner Truss vows fast action on cost of livingLiz Truss, who is expected to become Britain's prime minister this week, has pledged to act within a week to tackle a cost-of-living crisis fueled by soaring energy bills linked to the war in Ukraine.
J&J to end sales of baby powder with talc globally next year
Read full article: J&J to end sales of baby powder with talc globally next yearJohnson & Johnson is pulling baby powder containing talc worldwide next year after it did the same in the U.S. and Canada amid thousands of lawsuits claiming it had caused cancer.
Houston Texans: The workouts, the playmakers, and the early talk about QB Davis Mills
Read full article: Houston Texans: The workouts, the playmakers, and the early talk about QB Davis MillsHello, this is KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy checking in with the latest on the Houston Texans Training camp that opened last Friday at NRG Park. KPRC 2 Sports has been at camp each and every morning covering all of the developments. Ari Alexander, Chancellor Johnson, and I will bring you weekly updates from Camp as well as throughout the regular season. Be on the lookout for our Texans Newsletters!
‘He will set the bar high’: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets’ No. 3 overall draft pick
Read full article: ‘He will set the bar high’: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets’ No. 3 overall draft pickIf there’s anybody who knows a thing or two about the Houston Rockets’ #3 overall pick, Jabari Smith Jr., It’s his college head coach, Bruce Pearl.
‘He will set the bar high’: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets’ No. 3 overall draft pick
Read full article: ‘He will set the bar high’: Auburn head coach Bruce Pearl talks Jabari Smith Jr., Rockets’ No. 3 overall draft pickIf there’s anybody who knows a thing or two about the Houston Rockets’ #3 overall pick, Jabari Smith Jr., It’s his college head coach, Bruce Pearl.
VIDEO: Day 2 of the THSCA Coaching School and Convention
Read full article: VIDEO: Day 2 of the THSCA Coaching School and ConventionKPRC 2′s Chancellor Johnson is in San Antonio, Texas covering the Texas High School Association Coaching School and Convention, one of the most comprehensive athletics conferences in the state.
Watch live NBA Draft Show on KPRC 2+
Read full article: Watch live NBA Draft Show on KPRC 2+KPRC 2+ will broadcast a live NBA Draft Show with KPRC 2 Sports Director Randy McIlvoy and KPRC 2 Sports’ Ari Alexander and Chancellor Johnson. You can watch it today at 7:00 p.m. on Click2Houston.com in the video player below or on the KPRC 2+ app on your streaming device.
Houston Texans Draft Predictions: KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy and Chancellor Johnson weigh in
Read full article: Houston Texans Draft Predictions: KPRC 2′s Randy McIlvoy and Chancellor Johnson weigh inDraft Day is here! Who might the Houston Texans select? KPRC 2's Randy McIlvoy and Chancellor Johnson make their predictions.
🔒 HOUSTON TEXANS DRAFT PROSPECTS: 1-on-1 with Notre Dame’s Kyle Hamilton
Read full article: 🔒 HOUSTON TEXANS DRAFT PROSPECTS: 1-on-1 with Notre Dame’s Kyle HamiltonAs the Houston Texans prepare for the NFL Draft on Thursday, KPRC 2's Chancellor Johnson goes 1-on-1 with a potential future Texan, Notre Dame's Kyle Hamilton.
Houston native, former Manvel star D’Eriq King working hard for his dreams, readying for NFL Draft
Read full article: Houston native, former Manvel star D’Eriq King working hard for his dreams, readying for NFL DraftD’Eriq King starred at Manvel High School before playing collegiately at the University of Houston and the University of Miami. Now, he's training hard for the next level with hopes of hearing his name called during this week's NFL Draft.
Aldine’s Aislinn Garza breaking barriers as one of the few female full-time strength and conditioning coaches around
Read full article: Aldine’s Aislinn Garza breaking barriers as one of the few female full-time strength and conditioning coaches aroundAldine’s Aislinn Garza is one of the only women that serves as a full-time strength and conditioning coach in the Houston area.
Fresh off the Elite Eight, Houston Cougars Fabian White Jr. and Taze Moore join Sports Sunday
Read full article: Fresh off the Elite Eight, Houston Cougars Fabian White Jr. and Taze Moore join Sports SundayAfter a remarkable season that resulted in a second straight Elite 8 appearance Houston Cougars’ seniors Fabian White Jr. and Taze Moore sat down with KPRC2′s Chancellor Johnson for an exclusive interview.
Smith leads Auburn to 10th straight NCAA opening win, 80-61
Read full article: Smith leads Auburn to 10th straight NCAA opening win, 80-61Freshman Jabari Smith 20 points and 14 rebounds as second-seeded Auburn pulled away from Jacksonville State late in the first half to win its 10th straight NCAA Tournament opener 80-61 in the Midwest Region.
🔒 What to expect in Houston’s first-round NCAA matchup with UAB
Read full article: 🔒 What to expect in Houston’s first-round NCAA matchup with UABMarch Madness is off and running and already we’ve seen one of the giants go down as 2nd seeded Kentucky fell to 15th seed Saint Peter’s on Thursday. How fun is this !
Surging Texas A&M stuns No. 4 Auburn 67-62 in SEC tourney
Read full article: Surging Texas A&M stuns No. 4 Auburn 67-62 in SEC tourneyTyrece Radford scored 19 points and Quenton Jackson made five throws in the final minute as Texas A&M beat fourth-ranked Auburn 67-62 in the quarterfinals of the Southeastern Conference Tournament.
Prescription drugs, medical devices boost J&J in Q4
Read full article: Prescription drugs, medical devices boost J&J in Q4Growing prescription drug and medical device sales nudged Johnson & Johnson past fourth-quarter earnings expectations, and the health care giant’s COVID-19 vaccine gained momentum as well.
Cody Johnson announced as grand marshal of Downtown Rodeo Parade
Read full article: Cody Johnson announced as grand marshal of Downtown Rodeo ParadeThe Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ announced Tuesday that Cody Johnson will help kick off the 2022 Rodeo and its 90th anniversary by serving as grand marshal of the Downtown Rodeo Parade.
🔒 Welcome home to Houston, Chancellor Johnson! We get 2 know the newest member of our KPRC 2 Sports team
Read full article: 🔒 Welcome home to Houston, Chancellor Johnson! We get 2 know the newest member of our KPRC 2 Sports teamSports Director Randy McIlvoy introduces to all you Insiders the newest member of the KPRC 2 Sports team, Dawson High School graduate Chancellor Johnson!
Puerto Rico battles COVID-19 surge, imposes new measures
Read full article: Puerto Rico battles COVID-19 surge, imposes new measuresPuerto Rico is imposing new measures to fight a surge in COVID-19 cases that has overwhelmed medical staff in the U.S. territory and led to temporary shortages of testing kits.
EU regulators: J&J vaccine booster OK to give after 2 months
Read full article: EU regulators: J&J vaccine booster OK to give after 2 monthsThe European Union drugs regulator says people 18 and older can receive a booster shot for the Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine at least two months after their initial shot of the one-dose vaccine.
GRAPHIC: Officials release bodycam footage of shooting that left Senior Officer William Jeffrey dead, wounded Sgt. Michael Vance
Read full article: GRAPHIC: Officials release bodycam footage of shooting that left Senior Officer William Jeffrey dead, wounded Sgt. Michael VanceDuring a news conference Tuesday, Houston Police Chief Troy Finner and other law enforcement leaders released bodycam footage related to the September 20 shooting that killed one police officer and wounded another.
Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic funds
Read full article: Puerto Rico to receive nearly $4B in US pandemic fundsU.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona says Puerto Rico will receive nearly $4 billion in federal education pandemic relief funds to help boost the U.S. territory’s fight against COVID-19.
Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void $2B talc verdict
Read full article: Johnson & Johnson asks high court to void $2B talc verdictJohnson & Johnson is asking for Supreme Court review of a $2 billion verdict in favor of women who claim they developed ovarian cancer from using the company’s talc products.
Despite high rate of teen pregnancies, Texas lawmakers unlikely to expand Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover birth control
Read full article: Despite high rate of teen pregnancies, Texas lawmakers unlikely to expand Children’s Health Insurance Program to cover birth controlHer medical insurance at the time was provided by the Texas Children’s Health Insurance Program, known as CHIP, which provides health care to adolescents whose families are low-income but make too much to qualify for Medicaid. CHIP provided coverage for her medicine, doctors appointments and other medical needs but unlike Medicaid, it typically does not cover the cost of birth control — something that Johnson needed to regulate her menstrual cycle.
Biden launches community corps to boost COVID vaccinations
Read full article: Biden launches community corps to boost COVID vaccinationsThe Biden administration is unveiling a coalition of community, religious and celebrity partners to promote COVID-19 shots as it seeks to overcome vaccine hesitancy.
EU regulator recommends using J&J's one-shot vaccine
Read full article: EU regulator recommends using J&J's one-shot vaccineFILE - This Saturday, March 6, 2021 file photo shows vials of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine in the pharmacy of National Jewish Hospital for distribution in east Denver. The EMA has already recommended COVID-19 vaccines made by Pfizer-BioNTech, Moderna and AstraZeneca — but all of those vaccines require two doses, several weeks apart. AdIn its statement Thursday, the EMA said the J&J vaccine was about 67% effective. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration gave an emergency authorizatio n to the J&J shot in late February. AdA massive study that spanned three continents found the J&J vaccine was 85% effective in protecting against severe illness, hospitalizations and death.
Here’s how to sign up for coronavirus vaccine waitlists in the Houston area
Read full article: Here’s how to sign up for coronavirus vaccine waitlists in the Houston areaHOUSTON – Nearly a quarter-million first vaccine doses are headed to the nine-county Houston area this week, including the first Johnson & Johnson shipment, according to state data and Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner. Finally, 42,120 Pfizer doses and 12,000 J & J doses will go directly to the FEMA site at NRG Park where residents on the Harris County and Houston waitlists will be vaccinated. Joining a waitlistThere are 13 vaccine hubs in the Houston area and there are waitlists for each of them. Go to vacstrac.hctx.net or call 832-927-8787 to join the Harris County version of the waitlist. To find information about all of the waitlists for the 13 vaccine hubs in the Houston area, go to dshs.texas.gov.
Pandemic leaves tribes without US recognition at higher risk
Read full article: Pandemic leaves tribes without US recognition at higher riskAs COVID-19 disproportionately affects Native American communities, many tribal leaders say the pandemic poses particular risks to tribes without federal recognition. AdThe 574 federally recognized tribes shared $8 billion from a massive coronavirus relief package approved last March. Five more tribes in Louisiana, North Carolina and California are seeking federal recognition but haven't completed their paperwork yet. While it can open access to state funding, state recognition is mostly seen as a stepping stone to federal recognition. “With federal recognition, that’s how we’re going to change the future of our community,” he said.
Strike 'Em: San Antonio's UIL Girls Soccer Top 10 Updated Rankings
Read full article: Strike 'Em: San Antonio's UIL Girls Soccer Top 10 Updated RankingsThe Winter storm may be over, but the winter soccer season is still going strong! The top teams are roaring back on the field after a week off due to weather! Here are our top area UIL teams and the updated rankings! San Antonio UIL Girls Soccer Top 10 (2/23):1. Boerne Champion (Previously: 9) 11-2By Allison LingFor more sports coverage, follow VYPE (VYPE Texas Facebook and @VYPESATX Instagram/Twitter) on social media.
VYPE San Antonio's UIL Boys Soccer Top 10 presented by Academy Sports + Outdoors
Read full article: VYPE San Antonio's UIL Boys Soccer Top 10 presented by Academy Sports + OutdoorsThe Winter storm may be over, but the winter soccer season is still going strong! Here are our top area UIL teams and the updated rankings! San Antonio UIL Boys Soccer Top 10 (2/23):1. Get free shipping on your favorite brands at academy.com or get free curbside or in-store pick-up at your Academy store. Gear up this Spring at Academy Sports and Outdoors.
‘A promising candidate’: Houston health experts discuss Novavax vaccine trial
Read full article: ‘A promising candidate’: Houston health experts discuss Novavax vaccine trialOn Thursday, Johnson and Johnson requested emergency authorization from the FD and now the Novavax vaccine is in the works. “I think it’s a promising candidate,” Dr. Jennifer Whitaker at the Baylor College of Medicine said. AdThe Novavax vaccine would require two shots 21 days apart. The Baylor College of Medicine started the Novavax clinical trial in January and has about 130 people enrolled. If you would like to take part in the Novavax clinical trial, click here for more information.
Dwayne Johnson is a contender in NBC sitcom 'Young Rock'
Read full article: Dwayne Johnson is a contender in NBC sitcom 'Young Rock'This combination of photos released by NBC shows, from left, Dwayne Johnson, left, and the actors who portray him in the comedy series "Little Rock," Adrian Groulx as Dwayne at 10, Bradley Constant as Dwayne at 15 and Uli Latukefu as Dwayne at 20. (NBC via AP)LOS ANGELES – Dwayne Johnson’s new NBC comedy “Young Rock” has him campaigning for president in 2032, but the actor and producer sidestepped the possibility of a real-life run someday. A coming-of-age story inspired by the former pro wrestler's colorful but challenging childhood and youth, “Young Rock” is framed by the adult Johnson's reflections on his life as he stumps for office. Using the candidacy as a device to revisit his past was suggested by Nahnatchka Khan, executive producer of “Young Rock,” he told The Associated Press on Tuesday. But he suggests a a bipartisan approach ahead for “Young Rock."
J&J 4Q sales rise despite pandemic, but charges cut profits
Read full article: J&J 4Q sales rise despite pandemic, but charges cut profitsJohnson & Johnson reported a strong finish to the year, overcoming the disruption of the global pandemic on some parts of its business like medical devices. Meanwhile, Johnson & Johnson also is testing a two-dose vaccine as a backup and should have results on that in 2021's second half. The pandemic, and the associated deferral of many medical procedures, reduced sales of surgery, vision care and orthopedics products. Prescription drug sales jumped 16.3%, to $12.27 billion, led by immune disorder drug Stelara and cancer drugs Darzelex, Imbruvica and Erleada. For all of 2020, Johnson & Johnson reported revenue of $82.58 billion, up just 0.6% from 2019, and net income of $14.71 billion, which was 2.7% below 2019's net income.
UK-EU trade talks back on after bloc offers olive branch
Read full article: UK-EU trade talks back on after bloc offers olive branchBut Britain seized on conciliatory comments by EU chief negotiator Michel Barnier, saying they offered the chance of a breakthrough. Barnier has already agreed to “intensify” talks — a key U.K. demand — and to discuss the legal text of an agreement. The two sides have been trying to strike a trade deal since the U.K. left the EU on Jan. 31. The bloc also accuses Britain of seeking the kind of unfettered access to its markets usually reserved for EU members. If there is no deal, businesses on both sides of the English Channel face tariffs and other obstacles to trade starting Jan. 1.
Texas ex-deputies: Leaders gave gift cards for using force
Read full article: Texas ex-deputies: Leaders gave gift cards for using forceGEORGETOWN, Texas – Two former employees of a Texas sheriff’s office say leaders rewarded officers with steakhouse gift cards when they used force on the job. A former deputy whose use of force is under investigation told investigators about the gift cards in a recorded interview obtained by the Austin American Statesman and KVUE-TV. Deputies who received the gift cards include two involved in the 2019 death of Javier Ambler, according to former deputy Christopher Pisa. Steve Deaton giving Johnson and Camden the gift cards, and the investigator did not ask, according to the Statesman. One incident involved an April 2019 traffic stop Pisa conducted in which he used force on an African American woman.
United joins other major US airlines in requiring passengers to wear face masks
Read full article: United joins other major US airlines in requiring passengers to wear face masksDuring a three-hour layover at Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport, Vince Warburton noticed a crowd gathering in the gate area before his American Airlines flight to Los Angeles. This week, JetBlue became the first U.S. airline to announce it will require passengers to wear face coverings during flights, starting next week. Until now, those airlines said they were encouraging passengers to wear masks, and several required their own flight attendants to wear them. Mike Ritchie said just about everybody on his American Airlines flight home from Orlando, Florida, wore a mask. “I don't accept that forever more people are going to stay six feet apart and wear masks for the rest of our lives," Kelly said.