Bill Spencer
KPRC 2 Houston
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Houston expecting thousands of refugees from Ukraine
Houston is one of the top cities in the United States when it comes to bringing refugees from other countries here. Now, Interfaith Ministries For Greater Houston is already planning to welcome these people here and provide them with the help they will need to build a new life here in this country. → Read More
HPD Chief Acevedo voices concerns after two officer-involved shootings reported 45 minutes apart
Ambulances called to the scenes of two different, officer-involved shootings, within 45 minutes of each other Thursday night. → Read More
A new way to fight COVID-19 in Texas: positive-only nursing homes
Nursing homes have been hot spots for COVID-19, not just in Texas, but across the country. Nearly half of all COVID-19 deaths in Texas have been in nursing homes and senior living facilities. So the race to protect some of the most vulnerable people is ramping up. → Read More
Waiting for your stimulus check? Here are a few things that might help you get it faster
It’s been just over two months since the government started sending out stimulus checks to aid Americans through the financial rigors of the coronavirus pandemic. The money, up to $1,200 dollars a person, was much-needed by those hardest hit by the pandemic. But there are qualified people still waiting for their stimulus money. → Read More
Massive food distribution event at NRG park Monday shows Houstonians are still struggling
A massive food distribution event by the Houston Independent School District and the Houston Food Bank was originally supposed to take place Saturday at NRG Park. But, severe weather threw a wrench in those plans and families in need were left waiting to collect food. → Read More
Spencer Solves It: Help available for those having trouble paying the bills
Whether you live in the city, the suburbs, or a more rural part of Texas, the coronavirus pandemic is putting a financial strain on everyone, especially when it comes to paying your bills. → Read More
Kroger partners with local counties to provide free coronavirus testing
With many organizations and companies working to help the community through the coronavirus crisis, Kroger has stepped up to help get Houstonians help in a very important area — access to testing. → Read More
Looking for a job? Here’s where you can find nearly a half-million jobs in Texas
U.S. Navy veteran Charles Cummings of Seabrook is scouring job websites every day hoping he’ll find a job. The 49-year old has been out of work for eight weeks now. → Read More
After weeks of trying, Houston man files for unemployment within an hour after help from state rep
Stephen Evans is spending a lot of time at home lately. → Read More
Houston-area small music venues desperate to stay afloat even as other businesses reopen
Small concert venues all across the country have struggled immeasurably since the coronavirus crisis. → Read More
Many are still struggling to get unemployment assistance during COVID-19 pandemic
Kay Edwards-Montgomery leaves her Richmond home and nervously walks to the mailbox to check what’s there. For more than a month, Kay has made this trip hoping to find her unemployment check in the mail. → Read More
How to avoid scams while applying for a small business loan
While business owners may be focused on getting a loan, scammers may be focused on duping them — hoping to trick you into giving them sensitive business information, like your bank account numbers, employees’ Social Security numbers, and even your money. → Read More
Takeout Shoutout: Ambrosia in Montrose
Ambrosia is a Pan-Asian tapas restaurant that specializes in delicious and innovative, smaller dishes that are meant to be shared amongst everyone in your family or group of friends. → Read More
Takeout Shoutout: Brandani’s Restaurant and Wine Bar offers up delectable American, Italian cuisine
Brandani’s Restaurant and Wine Bar is an intimate and beautiful, family-owned American and Italian restaurant that serves premium wines and home-cooked family classics. → Read More
Houston-area realtors use new technology to sell homes during COVID-19 pandemic
The “For Sale” sign out front, an open house, and the real estate agent showing the property...all key parts of the home buying process for decades. But times are changing, thanks to COVID-19 and so are realtors’ approaches to selling. → Read More
Takeout Shoutout: Bellissimo Ristorante in The Heights
Bellissimo is a small family-owned Italian restaurant serving made-to-order pizzas and pasta with a Mexican flair. → Read More
Takeout Shoutout: Hughie’s Tavern & Vietnamese Grill in The Heights
Hughie’s is a fresh, vibrant, and family-owned Vietnamese and American fusion restaurant. → Read More
Takeout Shoutout: Cavatore Italian Restaurant in The Heights
Cavatore is an Italian restaurant, specializing in Northern Italian cuisine. → Read More
Takeout Shoutout: Burger Palace uses high-quality ingredients to make scrumptious burgers
Located in the Galleria area, the Burger Palace is a real Mom and Pop restaurant, run by a Mei Tamminen and her husband. → Read More
With Paycheck Protection Program money wiped out, small business owners battle for loans
Small businesses across Houston are struggling, and Channel 2 Investigates has learned a federal program designed to infuse them with some much needed cash, dried up fast. Who got that money? How might Houston's small businesses finally get their piece of the pie? → Read More