HOUSTON – Good morning from Click2Houston.com! Today is Monday, October 16, 2023.
Today’s newsletter was prepared by: Ninfa Saavedra
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Weather
High: 71 Low: 55
Meteorologist Anthony Yanez says: There will be plenty of sunshine Monday with a crisp north wind in the afternoon.
Get forecast details at click2houston.com/weather. Then watch our LIVE morning news from 5 - 10 a.m. on KPRC 2+ to track weather changes throughout the morning.
Houston’s Top Headlines 📰
Stay tuned for updates on our LIVE morning news from 5 - 10 a.m. on KPRC 2+.
Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in Crosby
A bicyclist is dead after being hit by a driver Monday morning in Crosby.
Deputies with the Harris County Sheriff’s Office responded to reports of an auto-ped on Crosby Lynchburg around midnight.
Deputies said a man was riding his bike when he was struck by a driver in a dark-colored truck. The driver did not stop to render aid.
Read more from KPRC 2′s Digital Content Specialist Ninfa Saavedra, and check back for updates on KPRC 2 News Today and KPRC 2+.
Suzanne Somers, of ‘Three’s Company,’ dies at 76
Suzanne Somers, the effervescent blonde actor known for playing Chrissy Snow on the television show “Three’s Company” and who became an entrepreneur and New York Times best-selling author, has died. She was 76.
Somers had breast cancer for over 23 years and died Sunday morning, her family said in a statement provided by her longtime publicist, R. Couri Hay. Her husband Alan Hamel, her son Bruce and other immediate family were with her in Palm Springs, California.
“Her family was gathered to celebrate her 77th birthday on October 16th,” the statement read. “Instead, they will celebrate her extraordinary life, and want to thank her millions of fans and followers who loved her dearly.”
Read more from the Associated Press.
‘We just want peace’: Family frustrated after waiting more than 2 years for headstone
A family says they are left in limbo. They can’t grieve the death of their mother because they are wrapped up in a mess over her headstone. They are both heartbroken and mad and reached out to KPRC 2 Investigates for help.
The Macias family has been waiting for more than two years to get the headstone for their mother’s grave. They say they’ve been getting the run-around from the person hired to make that headstone. And we’ve learned they are not the only family having issues.
“My mom was the sweetest man, you know, she was a sweetheart,” said Richard Macias.
Read more from KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Amy Davis and Investigates Producer Andrea Slaydon.
In case you missed it... 👀
A teen with special needs accidentally their sister after finding their mother’s gun in an unlocked box in their car on Saturday. KPRC 2 Digital Producer Cynthia Miranda has more on this devastating story.
Three people were injured Saturday night in a shooting resulting in the evacuation of the State Fair of Texas in Dallas. Read more of this here.
The Astros fell short to the Texas Rangers during Game 1 of the AL Championship Series. To get a full breakdown of the game, check here.
Things 2 Know, Things 2 Do ✅
It’s spooky season! KPRC 2 visited Houston’s top-rated Haunted House and discovered the spooky within. Are you ready? Here are all the details from Houston Life director Scotty Thornton.
Did you catch the Eclipse on Saturday? If not, here are some pictures of the solar eclipse.
On KPRC 2+ today 📲
2 Your Health It’s peak ragweed season! The Houston Health Department reports extremely high levels of ragweed pollen, tree pollen and mold spores. Coming up at 7:00 a.m. on KPRC 2+ Now, Dr. David Persse with the City of Houston shares how to relieve your allergy symptoms.
New Teacher ScholarshipThe nation’s largest alternative certification program, “Teacher of Tomorrow” has opened applications for its scholarship to help 20 aspiring teachers enter the classroom. Watch KPRC 2+ Now at 8:00 a.m. to find out the requirements to apply and the deadline for this opportunity.
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Tracking the traffic 🚗
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