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8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountability
Read full article: 8 years after the mass shooting at Santa Fe High School, families still searching for answers, accountabilityDimitrios Pagourtzis, who was 17 at the time of the mass shooting, was arrested and charged with capital murder and aggravated assault on a public servant. In April 2019, Pagourtzis was also charged with federal crimes related to the mass shooting. However, he has never gone to trial, and the criminal cases against him remain in limbo.
Check your address: Houston Public Works admits meter mix-up led to years of inaccurate water bills
Read full article: Check your address: Houston Public Works admits meter mix-up led to years of inaccurate water billsDuring a major push in 2024 to replace approximately 125,000 aging water meters and install remote-reading devices, Houston Public Works accidentally installed the wrong meters at hundreds of homes.
After Supreme Court tariff ruling, what it could mean for your family’s budget
Read full article: After Supreme Court tariff ruling, what it could mean for your family’s budgetAfter Friday’s Supreme Court ruling striking down certain tariffs, many families are asking a simple question, does this mean prices will finally go down?
Houston Food Bank urging SNAP recipients to check benefit status as new work requirements take effect
Read full article: Houston Food Bank urging SNAP recipients to check benefit status as new work requirements take effectAn organization that feeds one million people in the Houston area each year is warning that some could lose SNAP benefits because of new work requirements.
The Evidence Room, Episode 42-The Sniper
Read full article: The Evidence Room, Episode 42-The SniperA serial sniper was responsible for killing two armored truck couriers during a surge in commercial robberies in 2016. Intensive surveillance and a coordinated sting stopped a third attack, resulting in the death of Redrick Batiste and life sentences for his accomplices.
City of Houston revamping inspections to better address blight
Read full article: City of Houston revamping inspections to better address blightHouston is overhauling its inspection system by merging residential and commercial code enforcement into a single division and hiring more inspectors to tackle a massive backlog of complaints. City officials say the revamped process aims to ensure violations are corrected and citations hold up in court.
KPRC 2 Investigates finds truancy data not proactively monitored
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates finds truancy data not proactively monitoredKPRC 2 Investigates has found that truancy data reported to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) is not proactively monitored, despite a state law requiring school districts to engage in and report truancy prevention efforts.
Houston firefighters say eco-friendly ambulances can’t keep up with city’s pace
Read full article: Houston firefighters say eco-friendly ambulances can’t keep up with city’s paceHFD tells 2 Investigates it's done buying environmentally friendly ambulances after report of issues that resulted in “reducing fleet readiness and response capacity.”
‘We’re talking about poop’: Houston neighborhoods face raw sewage problems, health risks from sewage spills
Read full article: ‘We’re talking about poop’: Houston neighborhoods face raw sewage problems, health risks from sewage spillsKPRC 2 Investigates: Houston families are battling sewage spills in their yards and waterways as city aid falls short.
Rent too expensive? Co-living is becoming a popular money-saving option for many Houstonians
Read full article: Rent too expensive? Co-living is becoming a popular money-saving option for many HoustoniansWith Houston's rents averaging $1,900, co-living is emerging as a game-changer for many people.