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‘This is not just an act of terrorism, this is evil’: New details in New Orleans attack that killed 15, injured 35
Read full article: ‘This is not just an act of terrorism, this is evil’: New details in New Orleans attack that killed 15, injured 35In New Orleans, a tragic attack on Bourbon Street involved a truck driven by Shamsud Din Jabbar, resulting in 15 deaths and 35 injuries
‘We do not believe that Jabbar was solely responsible:’ New Orleans attack may involve more suspects
Read full article: ‘We do not believe that Jabbar was solely responsible:’ New Orleans attack may involve more suspectsThe FBI is expanding its investigation into the New Year’s Day attack in New Orleans, where Shamsud Din Jabbar drove a truck into a crowd on Bourbon Street, resulting in 10 deaths and over 30 injuries.
How did Shamsud-Din Jabbar get the truck used in the New Orleans attack?
Read full article: How did Shamsud-Din Jabbar get the truck used in the New Orleans attack?Investigators are examining how a Ford F-150 Lightning pickup truck, connected to a Pasadena dealership and possibly rented, was used in a New Year’s Eve attack on Bourbon Street, New Orleans, that killed 10 and injured dozens.
What is Turo? Here’s how the car rental process unfolds on the app
Read full article: What is Turo? Here’s how the car rental process unfolds on the appOn New Year’s Day, a pickup truck drove through a crowd in the French Quarter, killing 10 people. KPRC 2 Investigates uncovered that the truck was listed on Turo and had ties to a Pasadena dealership.
New Year’s newborns: Meet the first babies born in 2025 across the Houston area
Read full article: New Year’s newborns: Meet the first babies born in 2025 across the Houston areaOn New Year’s Day 2025, several hospitals in the Houston area celebrated the births of their first babies of the year.
Pasadena Police assisting FBI in New Year’s Day crash in New Orleans that killed 10, injured dozens
Read full article: Pasadena Police assisting FBI in New Year’s Day crash in New Orleans that killed 10, injured dozensThe Pasadena Police Department is involved in the investigation into the deadly New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans.
Houston ISD marching band students ‘safe and sound’ after deadly crash in New Orleans
Read full article: Houston ISD marching band students ‘safe and sound’ after deadly crash in New OrleansHISD reversed its decision back in September to let the students perform at the 2025 Sugar Bowl in New Orleans after Houston Mayor John Whitmire offered a police escort for the band.
‘We have a lot of work to do:’ Sean Teare sworn in as Harris County District Attorney
Read full article: ‘We have a lot of work to do:’ Sean Teare sworn in as Harris County District AttorneyIt’s a New Year, and Harris County has a new District Attorney; Sean Teare was officially sworn in a minute after midnight on New Year’s night.
2 suspected drunk drivers crash in NE Harris County on New Year’s night
Read full article: 2 suspected drunk drivers crash in NE Harris County on New Year’s nightInvestigators say a man suspected of driving drunk and speeding crashed his car. While officers were investigating the scene, another driver (also believed to be under the influence) drove past a barricade and into the crash scene.
‘Caught us by surprise’: Residents near home of suspect in New Orleans attack react to FBI activity
Read full article: ‘Caught us by surprise’: Residents near home of suspect in New Orleans attack react to FBI activityAs of 10 p.m. New Year’s Day, onlookers could see a group of law enforcement officials wearing tactical gear at a property in north Harris County surrounding a tactical vehicle. They’d been here for several hours.
Pasadena Police assisting FBI in New Year’s Day crash in New Orleans that killed 10, injured dozens
Read full article: Pasadena Police assisting FBI in New Year’s Day crash in New Orleans that killed 10, injured dozensThe Pasadena Police Department is involved in the investigation into the deadly New Year’s Eve tragedy in New Orleans.
Driver ‘hellbent on carnage’ kills 10, injures 30 in New Orleans on New Year’s Day
Read full article: Driver ‘hellbent on carnage’ kills 10, injures 30 in New Orleans on New Year’s DayA U.S. Army veteran driving a pickup truck that bore the flag of the Islamic State group has wrought carnage on New Orleans’ raucous New Year’s celebration.
2 suspected drunk drivers crash in NE Harris County on New Year’s night
Read full article: 2 suspected drunk drivers crash in NE Harris County on New Year’s nightInvestigators say a man suspected of driving drunk and speeding crashed his car. While officers were investigating the scene, another driver (also believed to be under the influence) drove past a barricade and into the crash scene.
Ask 2: Can Houston school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street?
Read full article: Ask 2: Can Houston school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street?A viewer asked our traffic expert, Justina Latimer: "Can school crossing guards stop traffic on a main street to let cars exit a side street even when there are no pedestrians in the crosswalk?"
What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston?
Read full article: What to do at broken light intersections or when flashing red in Houston?A viewer asked our traffic expert: “Heading into hurricane season could you go over what to do at an intersection where the lights are out or all flashing red? Also, could you go over what to do at a roundabout? We have a new nearby and it’s a mess."
Neglected area near NRG Stadium continues to be overrun by trash, residents say city response is lacking
Read full article: Neglected area near NRG Stadium continues to be overrun by trash, residents say city response is lackingResidents living near the intersection of Buffalo Speedway and Holmes Road are growing increasingly frustrated with the ongoing neglect of their neighborhood.
Debit, credit cards compromised at Houston area gas station, here’s how
Read full article: Debit, credit cards compromised at Houston area gas station, here’s howJersey Village police are investigating a skimming device found on a gas pump at an Exxon station on Jones Rd. at Hwy 290. Chief Danny Keele said it appears dozens of credit cards were compromised, including city fuel cards.
Chronically truant students the focus of newly proposed Texas bill
Read full article: Chronically truant students the focus of newly proposed Texas bill“We’ve got to get back to where there’s a way to handle truant kids, and part of that is the school districts have to be able to go knock on doors again," Sen. Bettencourt said in a statement.
By the numbers: Texas leads nation in freight train accidents, Harris County ranks highest in state
Read full article: By the numbers: Texas leads nation in freight train accidents, Harris County ranks highest in stateTexas has more miles of freight train tracks than any other state, surpassing Illinois and California combined.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Surprise spike in water bills, cases increase
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Surprise spike in water bills, cases increaseWe are hearing from dozens of Houston water bill customers who say they need help with sudden surprise bills. The KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation has been looking into water bill issues in Houston for 2+ years.
Alvin ISD elementary school students to be temporarily relocated after tornado damages campus
Read full article: Alvin ISD elementary school students to be temporarily relocated after tornado damages campus“While this news breaks our hearts, we are incredibly thankful that all children and staff were safe and not on campus during the storm,” Alvin ISD officials said. "As we work toward recovery, we are asking for your support."
Here are the biggest stories from our data visuals team in 2024
Read full article: Here are the biggest stories from our data visuals team in 2024The Tribune’s data journalists helped visualize everything from voter participation and extreme weather to gaps in the state’s border wall. Here are some of the highlights.
Turkey's soaring costs are creating a 'lost generation' of kids forced to help their families get by
Read full article: Turkey's soaring costs are creating a 'lost generation' of kids forced to help their families get byOne-third of Turkey's children live in poverty, with many forced to work to support their struggling families.
Look back at some of the best Texas Tribune reads of 2024
Read full article: Look back at some of the best Texas Tribune reads of 2024Our journalists brought life to the experiences of everyday Texans, held powerful institutions accountable and surfaced stories that went beyond the daily news cycles.
Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutional
Read full article: Judge rules Arkansas law allowing criminal charges against librarians is unconstitutionalA federal judge has struck down key parts of an Arkansas law that would have allowed criminal charges against librarians and booksellers for providing so-called “harmful” materials to minors.
Sesame Street canceled? Warner Bros. ends partnership with iconic series, but could it be revived?
Read full article: Sesame Street canceled? Warner Bros. ends partnership with iconic series, but could it be revived?Everything is NOT A-OK with Sesame Street, because Warner Bros. has ended its partnership with the series. And some outlets say they aren't sure if people still want to go "where the air is sweet."
Texas Southern University offering financial aid help for families earning less than $125K
Read full article: Texas Southern University offering financial aid help for families earning less than $125KTSU’s Tiger Promise will cover tuition and other mandatory fees not covered by other federal or state aid and scholarships for eligible students in households earning less than $125K. Click the article to see how it works:
Look back at some of the best Texas Tribune reads of 2024
Read full article: Look back at some of the best Texas Tribune reads of 2024Our journalists brought life to the experiences of everyday Texans, held powerful institutions accountable and surfaced stories that went beyond the daily news cycles.
Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.
Read full article: Why were border wall materials put up for auction? Here's what you should know.Some Texas lawmakers including Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick slammed the Biden administration over the auction of wall materials. But the sale was directed by Congress — and Texas has already bought some of it.
Cartels turn to social media to lure Americans into human smuggling as Texas enforces stricter laws
Read full article: Cartels turn to social media to lure Americans into human smuggling as Texas enforces stricter lawsThousands of people have been arrested under Texas’ human smuggling law. Now they face at least a decade in prison under sentencing guidelines that took effect this year.
Texas’ latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central America
Read full article: Texas’ latest effort to deter migrants is a billboard campaign in Mexico, Central AmericaGov. Greg Abbott announced the new strategy, which will cost an estimated $100,000, during a press conference in Eagle Pass.
As landowners resist, Texas’ border wall is fragmented and built in remote areas
Read full article: As landowners resist, Texas’ border wall is fragmented and built in remote areasAt least a third of landowners approached by state officials have refused to let wall be built on their properties. That’s forced the state to largely build on ranchland in remote areas, or erect sections that are full of gaps.
Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $500 million in public safety grants
Read full article: Gov. Greg Abbott announces more than $500 million in public safety grantsThe grants will go to private and public sector recipients in Texas for a variety of public safety priorities, including securing the southern border.
Henry Cuellar pitched adding buoys in Rio Grande to deter migrants years ago
Read full article: Henry Cuellar pitched adding buoys in Rio Grande to deter migrants years agoThe congressman said he joined other Democrats in opposition to the use of the floating barriers and razor wire at Texas’ border because of the lack of permits.
Border patrol agents seize $1.1 million worth of methamphetamine from woman trying to cross border into Texas
Read full article: Border patrol agents seize $1.1 million worth of methamphetamine from woman trying to cross border into TexasA woman was arrested for trying to smuggle more than a million dollars’ worth of drugs into Texas last week.
University of Houston historian breaks down East End’s well-known railroad track dangers
Read full article: University of Houston historian breaks down East End’s well-known railroad track dangersAfter a student was killed by a train while walking to school, nearby residents admitted knowing the railroad track's dangers, but a University of Houston historian argues the problems have been around longer than we might have thought.
Minute Maid Park in Houston will soon be renamed Daikin Park under new business partnership
Read full article: Minute Maid Park in Houston will soon be renamed Daikin Park under new business partnershipThe Houston Astros’ home will get a new name on Jan. 1, becoming Daikin Park under an agreement through the 2039 season.
How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racism
Read full article: How some Texas parents and historians say a new state curriculum glosses over slavery and racismEducation officials say the materials were designed to be age appropriate but critics argue they repeatedly omit key context and oversimplify history.
Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban Tien
Read full article: Houston METRO welcomes first Asian American Police Chief Ban TienBan Tien has been appointed as the first Asian American Police Chief of the METRO Police Department in Harris County, marking a significant milestone for the organization.
Astrodome’s timeline: From glory days to repeated false starts
Read full article: Astrodome’s timeline: From glory days to repeated false startsAfter years of false starts, the Astrodome is gearing up for revival with the 'Vision: Astrodome' project, combining historic preservation and private investment.
Houston’s iconic Astrodome could return not just as an entertainment venue space
Read full article: Houston’s iconic Astrodome could return not just as an entertainment venue spaceThe Astrodome Conservancy revealed plans to bring the historic landmark back to life with revenue-generated structures: a space for tenants, offices, and hotels. It also included an arena, event, and entertainment venue space along with an area for food and beverages.
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Rebuilding begins after EF-3 tornado ravages homes and businesses in New Caney
Read full article: Rebuilding begins after EF-3 tornado ravages homes and businesses in New CaneyA business owner whose auto shop and home were heavily damaged during one of Saturday’s tornadoes is showing how he’s rebuilding with the help of friends and family, even though he doesn’t have insurance.
‘My primary objective’: Mayor John Whitmire talks public safety improvements in one-on-one KPRC 2 interview
Read full article: ‘My primary objective’: Mayor John Whitmire talks public safety improvements in one-on-one KPRC 2 interviewThe mayor has said from day one that public safety has been a huge focus for him as mayor.
Is Houston broke? Mayor John Whitmire talks finances in one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding
Read full article: Is Houston broke? Mayor John Whitmire talks finances in one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage GouldingWhitmire is nearing the end of his first year in office and spoke on a variety of topics with Goulding.
Houston Mayor John Whitmire sits down for one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding
Read full article: Houston Mayor John Whitmire sits down for one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage GouldingOn the final day of 2024, Houston Mayor John Whitmire sat down for a one-on-one interview with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding.
Snow in Houston? It could be a reality in early 2025!
Read full article: Snow in Houston? It could be a reality in early 2025!The big question in the weather center - will it snow in Houston? We have a slight chance which means your weather team will continue to watch and track the forecast for the latest updates.
New Year traditions from Houston, around the world
Read full article: New Year traditions from Houston, around the worldIn Houston, New Year’s traditions reflect the city's multicultural tapestry, with residents embracing customs like eating 12 grapes for luck, spending time with family, and attending church services.
Houston family pleads for end to celebratory gunfire after 12-year-old girl struck by stray bullet
Read full article: Houston family pleads for end to celebratory gunfire after 12-year-old girl struck by stray bulletA 12-year-old girl, Ashley Rodriguez, was struck by a stray bullet from celebratory gunfire on Christmas Eve while walking with her mother in Houston.
Tornado devasta la Estación de Bomberos 154 en Conroe, causando daños significativos
Read full article: Tornado devasta la Estación de Bomberos 154 en Conroe, causando daños significativosUn tornado causó graves daños en la Estación de Bomberos 154 en Conroe, destruyendo el techo y las paredes, aunque afortunadamente no hubo heridos entre los bomberos.
Tornado rips through Fire Station 154 in Conroe, causing significant damage
Read full article: Tornado rips through Fire Station 154 in Conroe, causing significant damageA powerful tornado struck Fire Station 154 in Conroe, causing significant damage, including a ripped-off roof and shattered windows.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency roadwork on I-10 eastbound closes multiple lanes
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Emergency roadwork on I-10 eastbound closes multiple lanesEmergency roadwork on I-10 East Freeway eastbound at the Holland exit has closed multiple lanes, causing delays expected to last until 3 PM.
2024 recap: Can’t-miss stories from KPRC 2
Read full article: 2024 recap: Can’t-miss stories from KPRC 2The year 2024 was marked by a series of impactful and diverse stories, from the sports world mourning the loss of former NFL player Jacoby Jones to the devastating effects of Tropical Storm Beryl in Texas.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Heavy truck on its side blocking northbound lanes of I-45 N
Read full article: TRAFFIC ALERT: Heavy truck on its side blocking northbound lanes of I-45 NPolice have not shared details on what led up to the crash or what the 18-wheeler was hauling, but there is a shipping container on its side.
‘Move Over or Slow Down’: This holiday season: Texas Governor and TxDOT urge drivers in new PSA
Read full article: ‘Move Over or Slow Down’: This holiday season: Texas Governor and TxDOT urge drivers in new PSAGov. Abbott and TxDOT's new PSA urges drivers to follow the “Move Over or Slow Down” law, protecting roadside workers and law enforcement. With holiday traffic increasing, Texans are reminded: slow down, move over—it’s the law.
EF-3 tornado devastates Montgomery County family’s home, mother trapped under debris
Read full article: EF-3 tornado devastates Montgomery County family’s home, mother trapped under debrisA disaster declaration has been issued for Montgomery County after a powerful EF3 tornado ripped through the area, destroying homes and leaving families devastated. Among the hardest hit is the Martinez family, whose focus remains on the recovery of their mother, who was critically injured and trapped beneath the wreckage of their home.
Drinking on New Year’s Eve? Here are ways to get home safely after celebrating
Read full article: Drinking on New Year’s Eve? Here are ways to get home safely after celebratingWe did it! The year 2024 is coming to an end. There’s no better way to ring in the new year than celebrating with some of your friends and family.