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‘They are lying on my son’: Mother claims Cy-Fair ISD officer’s actions against son were unjustified
Read full article: ‘They are lying on my son’: Mother claims Cy-Fair ISD officer’s actions against son were unjustifiedA Cypress Springs High School student’s mom is speaking out after an encounter involving her son and a district police officer.
From humble beginnings to Houston restaurant empire, David Herrera's legacy started with one goal
Read full article: From humble beginnings to Houston restaurant empire, David Herrera's legacy started with one goalAs we continue to celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, we're featuring the inspiring story of restaurant owner David Herrera. From living on a farm in El Salvador to owning seven restaurants in the Houston area with his sons, how he says others can create their own path to success.
4-year-old boy with autism found dead in retention pond after being reported missing in Cypress area
Read full article: 4-year-old boy with autism found dead in retention pond after being reported missing in Cypress areaA four-year-old boy was found dead in a retention pond after being reported missing Sunday in the Cypress area.
Driver killed, thrown from truck after suspected alcohol-related crash in Cypress
Read full article: Driver killed, thrown from truck after suspected alcohol-related crash in CypressInvestigators said the driver lost control of his vehicle (possibly because of alcohol) and was airlifted to a hospital where he died from his injuries.
Cypress mom allegedly left 2-year-old unattended to go to a bar, court documents reveal
Read full article: Cypress mom allegedly left 2-year-old unattended to go to a bar, court documents revealAshley Ann Dixon, of Cypress, has been charged with abandoning her child after allegedly leaving her 2-year-old home alone for over two hours to visit a wine bar.
Undercover investigators arrest two women for alleged prostitution at northwest Harris County massage parlor
Read full article: Undercover investigators arrest two women for alleged prostitution at northwest Harris County massage parlorInvestigators with Constable Mark Herman’s Office said they have arrested two women on prostitution charges at a northwest Harris County massage parlor.
‘My mind went to dark places’: Cy-Fair ISD parent says daughter was missing for 90 minutes while trying to get home
Read full article: ‘My mind went to dark places’: Cy-Fair ISD parent says daughter was missing for 90 minutes while trying to get homeA Cy-Fair Independent School District parent is demanding change in school policy after his fifth grader briefly disappeared while trying to get home from school.
Police looking to identify shoplifters responsible for stealing almost $2K worth of alcohol from Cypress liquor store
Read full article: Police looking to identify shoplifters responsible for stealing almost $2K worth of alcohol from Cypress liquor storeAuthorities are searching for four women accused of stealing nearly $2,000 worth of alcohol from a Cypress liquor store.
‘I want them to find who did it’: Best friend remembers 21-year-old woman killed in Cypress triple murder
Read full article: ‘I want them to find who did it’: Best friend remembers 21-year-old woman killed in Cypress triple murderFirefighters responded to a house fire off Plains River Drive in the Cypress Mill Subdivision around 7 a.m. Sunday morning. That’s where they found the bodies of Richard, her boyfriend, Kolin Foster and his mother, Kelly Masciarelli.
Cy-Fair ISD Parent invites KPRC 2 on ride along to show how challenging her daughter’s walk to school is
Read full article: Cy-Fair ISD Parent invites KPRC 2 on ride along to show how challenging her daughter’s walk to school isSchool bus cuts at Cy-Fair ISD are turning the morning and afternoon rush into a major headache for parents. From the mad dash to drop-off, to the scramble at pick-up, you have been sharing your frustrations with KPRC 2.
‘We are losing the confidence’: Parents share concerns about school bus routes at Cy-Fair ISD
Read full article: ‘We are losing the confidence’: Parents share concerns about school bus routes at Cy-Fair ISDMonday was the first day of school for many districts in our area including Cy-Fair ISD. The big topic of discussion was the district’s school bus policy. Many parents expressed their concerns about school bus routes that were cut because of budget cuts. Some parents say the drop-off experience was a little challenging
3 victims found dead inside burning home in Cypress identified, arson and murder investigations underway
Read full article: 3 victims found dead inside burning home in Cypress identified, arson and murder investigations underwayPrecinct 4 deputies responded to a house fire early this morning in Cypress, where three bodies are believed to have been found inside the home on the 14600 block of Plains River.
3 people found dead inside Cypress home after fire, authorities believe they were murdered
Read full article: 3 people found dead inside Cypress home after fire, authorities believe they were murderedPrecinct 4 deputies responded to a house fire early this morning in Cypress, where three bodies are believed to have been found inside the home on the 14600 block of Plains River.
KPRC 2′s reporting, imagery helped NWS determine EF-1 tornado hit Bridgeland area of Cypress during derecho in May
Read full article: KPRC 2′s reporting, imagery helped NWS determine EF-1 tornado hit Bridgeland area of Cypress during derecho in MayThe National Weather Service has determined that an EF-1 tornado was the cause that damaged several homes in a Cypress area neighborhood in May.
‘I was frantic’: With one week left until school, Cy-Fair ISD parents trying to find out how to deal with bus route cuts
Read full article: ‘I was frantic’: With one week left until school, Cy-Fair ISD parents trying to find out how to deal with bus route cutsWith just a week until school starts at Cy-Fair ISD, parents are scrambling to figure out what to do after the school district slashed dozens of bus routes.
Worker servicing ATM reportedly fires shots at several robbery suspects, scares them off in Cypress
Read full article: Worker servicing ATM reportedly fires shots at several robbery suspects, scares them off in CypressHarris County deputies were called to a Cypress bank after several men attempted to rob workers at an ATM machine, according to Harris County Sherriff Ed Gonzalez.
Food delivery driver punches customer after delivering food at wrong address in Cypress
Read full article: Food delivery driver punches customer after delivering food at wrong address in CypressA food delivery mix-up on Shawbrook Drive led to Josiah Blanco, 19, punching a customer in the face when the customer refused to retrieve the misdelivered food.
Man shot, killed while visiting woman after her ex-husband showed up to Cypress apartment
Read full article: Man shot, killed while visiting woman after her ex-husband showed up to Cypress apartmentSheriff Ed Gonzalez said Kerry Cunningham tried breaking into his estranged wife's apartment and shot and killed Clifton Johnson, who recently arrived in Houston from Florida.
High-speed chase in Cypress ends with suspect stealing police car, jumping barrier and falling 100 feet
Read full article: High-speed chase in Cypress ends with suspect stealing police car, jumping barrier and falling 100 feetA high-speed chase in Cypress escalated when a suspect stole a patrol vehicle from Harris County Sheriff's Office deputies, eventually crashing and jumping over the side of a transition ramp.
Harris County Tae Kwon Do instructors save day by thwarting attempted sexual assault
Read full article: Harris County Tae Kwon Do instructors save day by thwarting attempted sexual assaultDon't mess with Texas, indeed! A group of Tae Kwon Do instructors jumped into action and pinned a man down while law enforcement officials arrived after witnessing a man trying to sexually assault a woman.
What’s Going Around: Strep, pink eye and more viruses popping up in Houston area
Read full article: What’s Going Around: Strep, pink eye and more viruses popping up in Houston areaAs one school year comes to an end, KPRC 2 health reporter Haley Hernandez shows how viruses and stomach bugs are going around.
Create beautiful, stylish spaces for your home at Exclusive Furniture’s Memorial Day sale
Read full article: Create beautiful, stylish spaces for your home at Exclusive Furniture’s Memorial Day saleIf you’re entertaining a few extra guests this holiday weekend, Exclusive Furniture can help bring comfort and style to your home.
‘God’s here:’ Tornado tears roof from several homes in neighborhood, miraculously no one hurt
Read full article: ‘God’s here:’ Tornado tears roof from several homes in neighborhood, miraculously no one hurtIf there’s one word to describe what happened in the Bridgeland neighborhood on Thursday, it would be - destruction.
Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston storm
Read full article: Hot weather poses new risk as thousands remain without power after deadly Houston stormAs the Houston area works to clean up and restore power to hundreds of thousands after deadly storms left at least seven people dead, it will do so amid a smog warning and rising Texas heat.
Death toll from Houston-area storms jumps to 8 people; Here’s what we know about the victims, how they died
Read full article: Death toll from Houston-area storms jumps to 8 people; Here’s what we know about the victims, how they diedTwo of the victims were crushed, one by a falling tree and another by a falling crane.
Q&A with NWS Meteorologist Jeff Evans after straight-line winds wreak havoc in downtown Houston
Read full article: Q&A with NWS Meteorologist Jeff Evans after straight-line winds wreak havoc in downtown HoustonAfter a tumultuous night of storms throughout Harris County, many Houstonians have begun the process of cleaning up.
‘Never seen anything like this’: Cypress residents take shelter as EF-1 tornado touches down
Read full article: ‘Never seen anything like this’: Cypress residents take shelter as EF-1 tornado touches downThe National Weather Service has confirmed a tornado touchdown Thursday evening in the Cypress area.
Behind severe weather, Houston’s weekend looks sunny and hot
Read full article: Behind severe weather, Houston’s weekend looks sunny and hotOur weather is quiet this morning, but it won’t stay that way. This afternoon a line of powerful thunderstorms moves into SE Texas, especially towards our northern region.
Mother, daughter ordered to cease illegal butt injections after undercover operation in Cypress
Read full article: Mother, daughter ordered to cease illegal butt injections after undercover operation in CypressProsecutors say more people have come forward saying they'd been treated by Consuelo Dal Bo, 56, and her 18-year-old daughter Isabella Dal Bo who were arrested after an undercover sting in Cypress.
Mother, daughter duo arrested for performing illegal butt injections after undercover sting in Cypress
Read full article: Mother, daughter duo arrested for performing illegal butt injections after undercover sting in CypressThe investigation showed that the Dal Bos charged $6,000 per procedure and allegedly performed the injections immediately after arriving from California.
What goes into being a 911 dispatcher around Houston?
Read full article: What goes into being a 911 dispatcher around Houston?Cy-Fair Fire Department has received a rare and impressive accreditation by the International Academies of Emergency Dispatch® (IAED) and we hear from some of the voices behind the calls.
Cy-Fair ISD 5th grader with special needs says teacher abused him multiple times
Read full article: Cy-Fair ISD 5th grader with special needs says teacher abused him multiple timesVideo appears to show a Cy-Fair ISD elementary school instructor pushing a 10-year-old special needs student out of his chair onto the ground.
Houston Rodeo Trail Riders make a special stop at Spectrum of Hope
Read full article: Houston Rodeo Trail Riders make a special stop at Spectrum of HopeCaravans of cowboys and cowgirls are heading to Houston from all across Texas, and the Prairie View Trail Riders had a special stop to make along the way.
15-year-old arrested, charged with murder in shooting death of former CyFair ISD student
Read full article: 15-year-old arrested, charged with murder in shooting death of former CyFair ISD studentSheriff Ed Gonzalez said on X, formerly known as Twitter, the 15-year-old has been charged in the shooting death of 17-year-old Jake Mason. The 15-year-old’s name has not been released. He is in custody at the Harris County Juvenile Detention Center.
Houston area rockets to the top: Master-planned communities dominate national rankings
Read full article: Houston area rockets to the top: Master-planned communities dominate national rankingsBuckle up as we explore how the Houston area’s master-planned communities are not just changing the real estate game – they’re dominating it.
Bird takeover: Hitchcock-esque scene unfolds as flock descends on Cypress parking lot
Read full article: Bird takeover: Hitchcock-esque scene unfolds as flock descends on Cypress parking lotExplore the quirky incident in Cypress, where a flock of birds brought a touch of Hitchcock to a local parking lot.
Houston, we’ve got housing hotspots: Cypress and Katy ZIP codes sizzle in 2023 rankings 🏡
Read full article: Houston, we’ve got housing hotspots: Cypress and Katy ZIP codes sizzle in 2023 rankings 🏡The suburbs of Cypress and Katy are stealing the spotlight, topping the charts as the most sought-after locales.
Houston PD undercover sting nets arrest of suspected breast augmentation doctor without license
Read full article: Houston PD undercover sting nets arrest of suspected breast augmentation doctor without licenseA female Houston Police officer posing as a patient for breast enhancement surgery ended with a Cypress man being arrested for practicing medicine without a license.
‘A big eyesore’: Worsening illegal dumping site in Cypress prompts investigation from Harris County Pct. 1
Read full article: ‘A big eyesore’: Worsening illegal dumping site in Cypress prompts investigation from Harris County Pct. 1KPRC 2 first showed you the illegal dumping site back in October that sat behind a strip mall on FM 529 in Cypress.
Cypress-area family says their Kia was stolen, then crashed as part of viral TikTok challenge
Read full article: Cypress-area family says their Kia was stolen, then crashed as part of viral TikTok challengeA Cypress area family says their car disappeared, and they believe they may have been targeted as part of a social media trend that went viral at the beginning of this year.
Man receives City of Houston ballot while voting in Cypress
Read full article: Man receives City of Houston ballot while voting in CypressImagine studying your sample ballot to vote in the 2023 election only to discover a completely different ballot than expected. That is what happened to one Cypress man.
Essential Speech and ABA Therapy clinic opens in Cypress to help kids diagnosed with autism
Read full article: Essential Speech and ABA Therapy clinic opens in Cypress to help kids diagnosed with autismA new clinic in Cypress has just opened with the hopes of helping kids who have been diagnosed with autism and special needs.
Have you seen them? Suspects accused of stealing over $1,000 in cosmetics at Ulta in Cypress
Read full article: Have you seen them? Suspects accused of stealing over $1,000 in cosmetics at Ulta in CypressHarris County Precinct 4 is asking for the public’s help in locating a group of suspects accused of stealing several name-brand cosmetics from an Ulta store in Cypress Friday.
Suspect arrested for allegedly kidnapping man at knifepoint, stealing his vehicle
Read full article: Suspect arrested for allegedly kidnapping man at knifepoint, stealing his vehicleA suspect has been arrested and charged for kidnapping a man and stealing his vehicle in Cypress Sunday, Harris County Precinct 4 said.
Cypress man sentenced to 40 years for beating wife to death with nail gun
Read full article: Cypress man sentenced to 40 years for beating wife to death with nail gunA Cypress man who pleaded guilty to bludgeoning his wife to death with a nail gun was sentenced Thursday to 40 years in prison, Harris County District Attorney Kim Ogg announced.
Mother says Cy-Fair ISD kindergartner wrongly picked up, dropped off by school bus after agreement was made
Read full article: Mother says Cy-Fair ISD kindergartner wrongly picked up, dropped off by school bus after agreement was madeA mother says she panicked after her kindergartener was placed on a school bus and dropped off, even though she says there was an agreement that he’d be picked up from school.
‘Ruined my life’: Cypress mother prepares to face men charged in murder of her 20-year-old daughter
Read full article: ‘Ruined my life’: Cypress mother prepares to face men charged in murder of her 20-year-old daughterThree years after her daughter’s horrific murder, a mother is preparing to face the men she said ruined her life.
Suspected drunk driver given $600K bond after 3 people killed in crash involving golf cart, SUV
Read full article: Suspected drunk driver given $600K bond after 3 people killed in crash involving golf cart, SUVA man has been charged with three counts of murder following a fatal crash involving a SUV and a golf cart in the Cypress area early Sunday.The Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Daniel Rivera was intoxicated at the time of the crash.
Dive team responds after vehicle found submerged in water on Towne Lake Parkway, near Barker Cypress Road
Read full article: Dive team responds after vehicle found submerged in water on Towne Lake Parkway, near Barker Cypress RoadA marine unit and dive team have responded to the Towne Lake area after a vehicle was found submerged in water Wednesday morning in northwest Harris County, according to Sheriff Ed Gonzalez.
Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder, took off ankle monitor to commit crime
Read full article: Houston man sentenced to 35 years in prison for murder, took off ankle monitor to commit crimeA Houston man was sentenced to 35 years in prison after he took off his ankle monitor and committed a murder in Cypress.
300 foster families receive early Easter lunch in Cypress
Read full article: 300 foster families receive early Easter lunch in CypressEaster came early for some area foster families. Several activists, community organizations and state and local leaders hosted the first ever Easter lunch for 300 CPS foster families Saturday.
Bike club in Cypress upset over closure of unauthorized trails; Developer says there are ‘safety and liability’ concerns
Read full article: Bike club in Cypress upset over closure of unauthorized trails; Developer says there are ‘safety and liability’ concernsA group of people who live in the Bridgeland community in the Cypress area are now calling out the developer. They say the Howard Hughes Corporation, which owns the land, has started prohibiting access to areas they used to mountain bike on, without any explanation.
‘Everything we had was gone’: Small business owner says he lost nearly $200,000 to wire transfer fraud
Read full article: ‘Everything we had was gone’: Small business owner says he lost nearly $200,000 to wire transfer fraudA Cypress man who owns a small business says scammers wiped out nearly all the money in his trucking company’s checking account, and now he’s struggling to keep the business afloat.
‘He’s scared. My mom is scared’: Elderly couple terrified to stay in their Cypress home after shooting
Read full article: ‘He’s scared. My mom is scared’: Elderly couple terrified to stay in their Cypress home after shootingFor the last four nights, an elderly couple has avoided sleeping in their Cypress home after Harris County Sheriff investigators believe a random truck driver shot their home.
Woman dies at hospital after falling out of vehicle in Cypress area, HCSO deputy says
Read full article: Woman dies at hospital after falling out of vehicle in Cypress area, HCSO deputy saysA woman is dead after she fell out of a vehicle Tuesday in the Cypress area, according to a Harris County Sheriff’s Office deputy.
Concerns grow about superfund site in NW Harris County; Commissioner now demanding action
Read full article: Concerns grow about superfund site in NW Harris County; Commissioner now demanding actionMore than 20 years ago, the Environmental Protection Agency listed a Northwest Harris County shopping center at the 11600 block of Jones Road as a superfund site after county officials say a former dry cleaning business spent more than a decade improperly dumping toxic waste.
PHOTOS: Ruined homes, smashed fences, splintered trees and more; See images KPRC 2 viewers captured of the storms, aftermath throughout Southeast Texas
Read full article: PHOTOS: Ruined homes, smashed fences, splintered trees and more; See images KPRC 2 viewers captured of the storms, aftermath throughout Southeast TexasIf you have photos or videos you’d like to send us of the weather, go to Click2Pins.com. But be sure to be safe!
The Affordable New Option for Power Outages
Read full article: The Affordable New Option for Power OutagesYou know how it goes in Houston. It is sunny and warm one minute and cold and icy the next. Then, the lights go out. Well, what about all that food in the refrigerator or even worse, a life saving medical device that can’t run? What can you do to prepare your family or your home for a power outage?
Several homeowners frustrated over trash not being picked up in neighborhoods for weeks
Read full article: Several homeowners frustrated over trash not being picked up in neighborhoods for weeks“I would like for them to pick up the trash and do it as they promise. Trash days are Wednesdays and Saturdays,” Brenda Taylor said.
$50K bond set for Louisiana teen charged in hit-and-run crash that killed 20-year-old Cypress man, Pct. 4 says
Read full article: $50K bond set for Louisiana teen charged in hit-and-run crash that killed 20-year-old Cypress man, Pct. 4 saysHarris County Precinct 4 constable deputies provided an update Thursday on a hit-and-run crash that killed a 20-year-old Cypress man in November.
‘It’s unsanitary’: Residents in Cypress Creek Ranch subdivision left with piles of garbage
Read full article: ‘It’s unsanitary’: Residents in Cypress Creek Ranch subdivision left with piles of garbageResidents of a Cypress-area subdivision have had to contract a second garbage collector after they allege their initial one failed to collect trash for over three weeks.
Cypress podiatrist pays $90K to settle allegations of false billing for acupuncture devices, DOJ says
Read full article: Cypress podiatrist pays $90K to settle allegations of false billing for acupuncture devices, DOJ saysA 39-year-old Cypress man has agreed to pay to resolve allegations he submitted false claims for the placement of electro-acupuncture devices, the U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday
‘We probably got hit 15 to 20 times’: Couple describes ‘unprovoked attack’ while driving home from the Heights
Read full article: ‘We probably got hit 15 to 20 times’: Couple describes ‘unprovoked attack’ while driving home from the HeightsA Cypress couple is traumatized and dealing with a lot of damage after a group of men on bicycles swarmed their car and threw projectiles at it as they tried to drive home Sunday night.
Do you recognize this thief? Suspect seen on video using stolen credit card in multiple Cypress area stores, police say
Read full article: Do you recognize this thief? Suspect seen on video using stolen credit card in multiple Cypress area stores, police sayCrime Stoppers of Houston and the Hedwig Village Police Department need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect seen on video using a person’s stolen credit card to rack up thousands of dollars in purchases.
Cypress area Girl Scouts say thief stole $2,000, purchased gift cards at Kroger
Read full article: Cypress area Girl Scouts say thief stole $2,000, purchased gift cards at KrogerMembers of a Girl Scout troop in Cypress say they are heartbroken after having to cancel field trips after the troop leader says someone stole thousands of dollars they earned selling cookies over the past several years.