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KPRC 2 Investigates the Houston Housing Authority: What went down behind the scenes
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates the Houston Housing Authority: What went down behind the scenesKPRC 2 Investigates' deep dive into questionable contracts at the Houston Housing Authority revealed the agency paid some small businesses millions with no significant work history millions of dollars. One contractor explains how he was caught up in a scheme to pay a Chicago clothing company for work he did.
KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers bizarre business linked to HHA contracts
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers bizarre business linked to HHA contractsHouston’s Investigative team is not stopping anytime soon. The KPRC 2 Investigation into questionable Houston Housing Authority contracts has uncovered a bizarre business hired to help in Houston. Investigator Amy Davis has part three of the deep dive into contracts costing us millions of dollars.
Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequity
Read full article: Heat deaths of people without air conditioning, often in mobile homes, underscore energy inequityAdvocates say air conditioning is no longer a luxury but a public health and affordability issue.
Another Assistant Chief has been removed from position, sources say
Read full article: Another Assistant Chief has been removed from position, sources sayKPRC 2 Investigates confirmed though multiple sources that Houston Police Department Assistant Chief Milton Wyatt Martin (AC), who oversees the Professional Standards Command of HPD, including the Internal Affairs Division, is no longer on the Executive Team.
Houston dentist says massive AC unit was stolen from roof of his practice, here’s how it can be prevented
Read full article: Houston dentist says massive AC unit was stolen from roof of his practice, here’s how it can be preventedA local dentist is sending out a warning to other business owners after his commercial AC unit was stolen from his practice in the middle of the night.
Black and white mold sicken family after HHA crew removes AC unit from Cuney Homes apartment for 3 months, tenant says
Read full article: Black and white mold sicken family after HHA crew removes AC unit from Cuney Homes apartment for 3 months, tenant saysA woman says she and her three young sons have been forced to live in hot, moldy conditions for three months now, at her Cuny Homes apartment in Third Ward.
Houston HVAC company giving away A/C system, how you can apply
Read full article: Houston HVAC company giving away A/C system, how you can applyBodensteiner Services, Inc is a family owned and operated HVAC company that has been serving Houston for 64 years. Owner Blair Bodensteiner is choosing a family or homeowner in need to receive a brand new American Standard HVAC system. You can apply here for yourself or someone you know.
Refrigeration chemicals are a nightmare for the climate. Experts say alternatives must spread fast
Read full article: Refrigeration chemicals are a nightmare for the climate. Experts say alternatives must spread fastRefrigerants are chemical fluids that have made air conditioning and refrigeration possible, but they are hundreds or even thousands of times more powerful at warming the planet than carbon dioxide, the most notorious greenhouse gas.
New Caney ISD bus riders battling the heat as school returns
Read full article: New Caney ISD bus riders battling the heat as school returnsAccording to New Caney ISD, there are a total of 116 buses in the district, six of them are without AC. Those six buses have the shortest routes, 30 minutes or less. The district said there may be AC issues from time to time, but when an issue arises, maintenance fixes it as quickly as possible.
Energy bill confessional🤑: This is what you said you’re paying as Houston’s hot hot summer continues💸
Read full article: Energy bill confessional🤑: This is what you said you’re paying as Houston’s hot hot summer continues💸With the summer temperatures still soaring, KPRC 2′s Amy Davis recently asked our viewers and users how much their latest electric bill read.
Questions answered about A/C issues and repair times at several Houston fire departments
Read full article: Questions answered about A/C issues and repair times at several Houston fire departmentsWe are getting more answers this Wednesday about the ongoing air conditioning problems at several Houston fire stations.
Missouri City woman says landlord isn’t helping as air conditioner has been out 4 days
Read full article: Missouri City woman says landlord isn’t helping as air conditioner has been out 4 daysThe Houston area is seeing triple digit heat and one Missouri City woman is fed up and said she’s been living without air conditioning for days. She said her landlord isn’t helping.
Houston firefighters dealing with air conditioning issues at several fire stations
Read full article: Houston firefighters dealing with air conditioning issues at several fire stationsAccording to HFD, five fire stations and three support facilities are currently having issues with air conditioning. HFD said Station 33 had a brand-new AC installed last week.
Man accused of killing AC repairman in SW Harris County in May arrested, sheriff says
Read full article: Man accused of killing AC repairman in SW Harris County in May arrested, sheriff saysA man who Harris County sheriff’s deputies said is wanted in connection to the death of an AC repairman has been arrested and is expected to appear in court Friday morning.
7 ways to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy in hot weather
Read full article: 7 ways to improve your vehicle’s fuel economy in hot weatherIt's hot and gas prices remain high. That means your air-conditioner is working hard -- even when you do use our handy-dandy trick of using the recirculate button in your vehicle.