In a city with one of the largest Muslim populations and Spanish speakers, it's only fitting Spanish-speaking Islamic education center called Centro Islamico would exist in Houston. But Latino/Hispanic Muslims in America have been around longer than you might know.

A recent fatal crash where a 91-year-old man was hit and killed by a vehicle in a poorly lit area of Alief have many asking how can one prevent such things from happening.

Houston Police said it happened around 6 p.m. in the 6600 block of Synott Road.

A teenage suspect, Adiel Alexander Sandoval, 17, has been denied bond after being charged with capital murder for the fatal shooting of three individuals at the Tierra Del Sol Apartments in Alief.

A 23-year-old father, who was driving to take family photos with his 5-month-old daughter, was shot to death while the baby was inside the vehicle in the Alief area of southwest Houston, according to family at the scene.

A shooting at an Alief apartment complex has left three people dead, sources with Houston Police Department confirm.

An Alief Independent School District high school was placed in lockdown after reports of a student in possession of a kitchen knife, according to the district.

KPRC 2's Bill Spencer spoke with the homeowner, who took in unhoused individuals, one of whom tragically died during the fire.

Alief Independent School District will add 20 electric buses to their 310-bus fleet after being awarded nearly $8 million in grant money from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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FBI Houston is asking the public for help identifying a man who is accused of robbing a bank in the Alief area.

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One person was killed, and another was injured following an alleged gambling dispute at a Houston-area basketball court.

“The first day we go to the pool this summer, this happens,” Anthony Garza said. Garza spent his Wednesday afternoon at the Clayton Community Pool in Alief with his nephews. He told KPRC 2 reporter Corley Peel, the pool was calm, and several people were swimming.

A woman was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds inside a car in the Alief area of Houston and authorities are searching for a suspect.

This is probably a pretty safe prediction to make: the new Olympic sport “Breaking” is going to be widely popular at the 2024 Paris Games.

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Max was found last Friday, 7.7 miles away in a neighborhood on Cedar Creek Drive as violent storms rolled through the area.

Max was found last Friday, 7.7 miles away in a neighborhood on Cedar Creek Drive as violent storms rolled through the area.

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Ponding and flooding is a familiar issue after it rains along Bellaire Blvd. in the Alief area.

Houston is home to the largest Nigerian population outside of Nigeria. The U.S. Census Bureau’s 2020 report found 34,937 Nigerian-American’s call Houston home. Many of them live in Alief, according to Council Member Tiffany Thomas who represents District F.

With well over a half dozen cultures represented across roughly six square miles, Houston’s Asia Town is one of the largest multicultural communities in the country. Houston Police Sergeant Don Vo grew up in Acres Homes but knows the community and it’s residents very well.

The history of Alief includes a name change and a woman with a plan.

There’s no doubt the fourth largest city in the United States has sports teams that can compete on an international level, an unparalleled dining experience dealing with mouthwatering cuisines, and a top-notch workforce.

Authorities said gunshots were fired at officers who were responding to a call in the Alief area in western Houston.

A man was arrested and charged on Monday with fatally shooting a woman in the Alief area, according to the Houston Police Department.

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A suspect has been arrested for fatally shooting a man and injuring a woman outside of the after-hours Vienna Lounge in Alief Sunday, the Harris County Sheriff’s Office said.

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A gun buyback event is taking place in Houston on Saturday.

Officers with Houston Police Department are investigating a shooting that left one person dead in southwest Houston early Thursday.

A man was shot and killed after he punched another man in the face outside of a gas station in southwest Houston Wednesday, the Houston Police Department said.

A woman was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds at an apartment complex in Alief Friday, the Houston Police Department said.

A former Alief football coach twice convicted of murdering his pregnant wife will learn his punishment 24 years after the crime.

A woman died after being hit by a vehicle in the Alief area Friday, Harris County Sheriff Ed Gonzalez said.

An Alief school got a much-needed facelift on Monday, thanks to a group of volunteers who also happen to be military veterans.

The City of Houston on Saturday will unveil the Alief Neighborhood Center and Park, a new multipurpose facility situated off Bellaire Boulevard and Kirkwood in southwest Houston that offers the services of the recreation center it replaces, and also functions as a public library, a senior center, and a Women, Infant, and Child Clinic.

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A search is underway for suspects accused of shooting and killing two men while they were sitting at a restaurant in southwest Houston Wednesday, officers with the Houston Police Department said.

U.S. Sen. John Cornyn announced Thursday that five school districts in the Houston area were awarded federal grants totaling $1,304,709 to improve school safety measures.

Don’t miss the Sept. 27 Game of the Week at 6:30 p.m. between Alief Elsik and Pearland Dawson on the KPRC 2+ livestream.

The victim of an apparent murder-suicide that happened in the Alief area Tuesday morning may have worked for the Harris County Sheriff’s Office, according to the agency.

A Kindergarten student at Alief ISD was dropped off at the wrong bus stop on Tuesday, according to the family.

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Council Member Tiffany D. Thomas will host her 2nd Annual District F Career Fair this Saturday, with more than 75 participating employers and resource groups scheduled to attend.

Alief Independent School District Board of Trustees approved a starting salary of $60,000, a $2,000 supplement for returning employees and a $500 step increase for teacher paygrade positions during Monday’s board meeting.

The Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s help identifying a suspect responsible for the aggravated robbery of a Dollar General store in southwest Houston.

A Houston city council member said she’s taking steps to address concerns about public safety in her district, which includes areas of Alief and Westchase.

Two drivers are in the hospital after a suspect in a white minivan crashed into their vehicles while being chased by Harris County sheriff’s deputies near Alief Wednesday, HCSO said.

One Alief family is looking for a loved one who has been missing since early Monday morning.

Houston police are investigating after they said a 21-year-old man was shot during a possible case of road rage in Alief Thursday.

On this date in 2011, four children died after they were left alone and their daycare caught fire while their caregiver shopped at a nearby store.

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Scene where a 15-year-old boy was shot to death in Alief on Dec. 28, 2020. HOUSTON – Charges have been filed against a 16-year-old suspect in the fatal shooting of a 15-year-old Houston boy named Ruben Pineda in December. The teen was arrested Thursday and referred to the Harris County Juvenile Probation Authorities on a charge of capital murder, according to Houston police. The name and photo of the juvenile suspect is not being released, as is customary in cases involving juveniles. The other suspect, Josue Barrera, 17, is still wanted and charged with capital murder.

HOUSTON – A Houston rapper showcased his talents during a performance on the Inauguration special “Celebrating America” on Wednesday night. Tobe Nwigue, who is a Nigerian American from Alief, performed “Wake Up Everybody” along with performers Harold Melvin and The Blue Notes. He wrote on his Instagram it was “an honor to have them perform” with him during America’s special night. The performance also included his family and his baby children roaming in the background. The song, “Wake Up Everybody” is part of an EP from artist The Undefeated, called “Black History Always.”You can see the full performance below:

HOUSTON – Police are investigating after a 15-year-old boy was killed in a shooting in Alief on Monday night, according to the Houston Police Department. Police said the 15-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene. The cause of the shooting is unknown and no arrests have been made. According to HPD, preliminary investigation indicated there are at least two suspects in their late teens. Anyone with information in this case is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

HOUSTON – Police said they are trying to figure out what led up to a deadly shooting at an apartment complex in Alief Wednesday. Officers said around 10 p.m. they responded to a report of gunshots and people yelling at the Magnolia Terrace Apartments on Synott Road. According to investigators, they found a man dead in the back of the complex near a dumpster with several gunshot wounds. Police said there is no word yet on any suspect info or arrests.

HOUSTON – Filipinos from all over Greater Houston gathered in Alief to celebrate Filipino American History Month. “Our Community Journey” was an interactive event hosted by local non-profits including O-C-A, FANHS, UniPro Texas and FilipinX Artists of Houston. The exhibit took place at the Alief Art House, a community space founded by a local Filipino artist. Many attendees also shared how they plan to leave their mark on the community and celebrate the rich diversity of Houston. “We are highlighting the Filipino American community here in Houston,” said Rea Sampilo, the event co-organizer.

HOUSTON – Rain is the only thing left of Beta and it is moving through the Mississippi, Alabama and Tennessee. This batch of rain will continue to push into the mid-Atlantic states Friday before moving off shore this weekend. Here is a look at what Beta left behind in Southeast Texas:Heavy Rain with Storm Totals over 12′'! Beta has dropped over a foot of rain in some locations in southern Metro Houston. The heaviest rain fell from Ellington Field and Pearland to west Houston.

Alief native Tobe Nwigwe is bringing fans into The Pandemic Experience. The global broadcast will feature a live performance from Tobe Nwigwe, Ivory Rogers, known as Fat, and producer LaNell Grant. Earlier this summer, Nwigwe dropped the new six-song project, The Pandemic Project. The songs, Try Jesus and Make It Home, carry powerful messages about the complexities of being Black, Christian and American. In I NEED YOU TO (BREONNA TAYLOR), Nwigwe demands Kentucky officials arrests the killers of Breonna Taylor. In it, the rapper reflected the sentiment of the national movement seeking justice for the 26-year-old EMT who was killed by plainclothed officers in March. All of yall who think we need more evidence is goofy, Nwigwe raps in the song.

ALIEF, Texas – Monday marks the third day of the new semester in Alief Independent School District. Student engagementTeachers are laser-focused right now on finding the best ways to monitor their students to make sure each one is participating. Chambers said student engagement has never been more important, especially when it comes to measuring their success. It’s that students are demonstrating that they are mastering the content that the teacher is teaching. One way we can measure whether they are mastering that or not is through their engagement,” Chambers said.

Virtual instructionThe student would receive 100% online instruction through Alief ISD Learns at Home or Alief Virtual School (Powered by Pearson). Alief Learns option is available to all Alief ISD students in English and Spanish. Key Differences in Alief Learns and Alief Virtual SchoolAlief Learns courses are through Schoology. Students who would like a full-time virtual learning environment for the duration of the 2020-2021 school year can use Alief Virtual School instead. The decision to place the student into Alief Learns versus the Alief Virtual School will be determined by both the parent/guardian and the school administration.

HOUSTON – Police said they are searching for a suspect on the run after two men were shot while sitting in a vehicle in Alief Thursday morning. Officers said the shooting happened at Sea Shore Drive and South Kirkwood at around 12:30 a.m. According to police, the men were in the vehicle when a red Cadillac drove by, opened fire and sped off. Officers said one man was shot in the arm and treated at the scene. The other was shot in the leg and taken to the hospital, police said.

Parents raised many concerns, including STARR testing being put back on the calendar for the upcoming school year. Katy Independent School District officials are working on a safety plan that will give parents the option of both online or in-person instruction. The district plans to finalize its plans within the next few weeks. STARR testing to resumeWhile school officials attempt to get students and teachers back safely, parents are not happy with the STARR testings back on the schedule. KPRC 2 reached out to the TEA Commissioner to see if districts would be given any more time or if state officials will consider moving STARR testing.

HOUSTON Rapper Tobe Nwigwe raised $100,000 to families affected by racism and police brutality. The Alief native said the proceeds came from Stop Killing Black People t-shirts sales. The families of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery and Elijah McClain each received a $25,000 donation, Tobe Nwigwe announced on Instagram Wednesday. Stop killing black people. Tobe Nwigwe is a first-generation Nigerian-American who spreads inspirational, meaningful messages through his music.

Cool Schools Wrap Up Spotlight: Fort Bend, Alief and Cleveland ISD | HOUSTON LIFE | KPRC 2Published: June 10, 2020, 1:39 pmOur Cool Schools Weekly Spotlight is brought to you by Go Public Gulf Coast.

9401 Coventry SquarePhoto: Apartment GuideListed at $625/month, this 540-square-foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment, located at 9401 Coventry Square, is 23.7% less than the $819/month median rent for a one bedroom in Alief. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry. 10555 Spice LanePhoto: Apartment GuidePhoto: Apartment GuideNext, here's a one-bedroom, one-bathroom apartment situated at 10555 Spice Lane. 10615 Beechnut St.Photo: ZumperPhoto: ZumperFinally, this one-bedroom, one-bathroom rental situated at 10615 Beechnut St. Amenities offered in the building include secured entry, on-site laundry and a swimming pool.

HOUSTON – A suspected drunk driver is in custody after deputies said he crashed right into the side of a home's garage in Alief. Deputies said the incident happened just after 3 a.m. on Birchaven and Westknoll, not far from Beechnut. Officers said no one was injured in the crash. Deputies arrested the driver at the scene on suspicion of DWI. He is expected to face charges.

Alief Kerr High SchoolGrades: 9-12 | Address: 8150 Howell Sugar Land Rd, Houston, TX 77083 | Phone: (281) 983-8484 | Mascot: Alief Kerr TigerAlief Kerr High School is a Title I public school of choice in west Houston. 86 percent of Kerr High School students attend a post-secondary institution immediately after graduating high school. The school’s honorsU.S. News & World Report ranks Kerr High School the 40th best high school in Texas and the tenth best in the Houston area. In 2019, nonprofit Children at Risk ranked Kerr High School the second best high school in the Houston area and the eighth best in Texas. Kerr High School was recognized as a National Blue Ribbon School in 2010 and 2016.

HOUSTON – Alief Hastings High School administrators, teachers and students organized a crawfish boil fundraiser Saturday afternoon for a beloved student in need. “The community has all come out,” said Lynette Miller, a teacher and the organizer of the fundraiser. Velasquez is lucky to be alive after being hit by a cafeteria worker, who investigators said was driving recklessly and hit the student. “It’s been a tough journey no doubt. “In Alief, Hastings...we’re all together and whatever happens, it affects all of us,” said student Kimberly Hernandez.

HOUSTON – Alief Taylor High School hosts fundraiser to support a student battling Leukemia. If you would like to support, a GoFundMe account has been set up for the student, Maria Camila.

HOUSTON – A local rapper assisted officials save a man from jumping off the roof of a gas station in southwest Houston, according to a video posted on Instagram. “This man is about to jump off the roof,” Yung Ro said in the video. We straight.”Yung Ro got out of the car and ran toward the gas station. Once at the gas station Yung Ro yelled to the man of the roof. The man apparently came down from the roof using a contraption set up by officials, the video show.

On the left was when I worked for liberty taxes, as a sign spinner... on the right is my @nbcsnl debut. Lizzo reminded her 1.4 million Twitter followers: “Don’t stop... we need you. Your time is coming.”Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner also congratulated the Houston-raised star Lizzo on Twitter. pic.twitter.com/nuFjCTWfGs — Sylvester Turner (@SylvesterTurner) December 22, 2019Turner extended an invitation to Lizzo to be recognized by the city in January. No one knows where I’m from 🤦🏾‍♀️ smh — Feelin Good As Hell (@lizzo) December 23, 2019WATCH: Lizzo performs “Truth Hurts” on Saturday Night Live.

As part of our new Ask 2 series, the newsroom will answer your questions about all things Houston. The Bayou City burb bears the name of an unlikely figure: The community’s first settler and postmistress, Alief Ozelda Magee. That year, the town gained its first settlers: Dr. John S. Magee and his wife, Alief Ozelda Magee, who moved to Dairy from Ellis County. AdIn 1895, Alief Ozelda Magee began operating the little community’s first post office out of her home. To honor the postmistress and avoid some confusion with another Texas town named Daisy, the U.S. postal service dubbed the town Alief.