Houston council members’ spending on travel, photography detailed in KPRC 2 investigation

A long-troubled apartment complex in Spring Branch has gone up in flames for the second time this month, renewing demands from nearby residents for the property’s demolition.

Just hours after Houston City Councilmember Amy Peck announced plans to demolish a long-abandoned apartment complex, flames once again tore through the building—raising renewed concerns about public safety and city oversight.

Despite citations and fines, problematic bars continue to operate across the city, raising questions about enforcement limits.

This week, we're exploring this additional hike CenterPoint Energy wants you to pay on your monthly bill.

Houston Fire Department held a memorial service for the family, friends and colleagues of fallen firefighters in the Houston area.

The City of Houston has voted not to raise property taxes.

After Hurricane Beryl and a May Derecho left millions without power, Houston's City Council is set to vote on increasing cleanup contracts to $120 million. Mayor Whitmire extended the emergency proclamation to help residents, but questions remain about the speed and funding of debris removal. District F's Tiffani Thomas will address the delays in Wednesday's meeting. Join the discussion and make your voice heard at Public Comment on Tuesday at 1:30 p.m.

A small change to prevent another multi-million-dollar corruption scandal like the one KPRC 2 Investigates exposed in the Houston water department. Our ‘DRAINED’ investigation led to seven criminal indictments. Investigative reporter Amy Davis went to the Houston city council meeting to find out about the new change to city processes.

Disaster recovery and the resources available to those impacted by recent storms were the focus Wednesday night in Spring Branch.

On Tuesday, KPRC 2 Investigates reached out to the offices of all City of Houston Council Members for a reaction to the Houston Police Department suspending more than 260,000 cases, including 4,000 sexual assault cases, as a result of a lack of manpower.

Houston Mayor John Whitmire said the company USA Waste of Texas Landfills, Inc. has withdrawn a permit request to expand the Hawthorn Park Landfill.

The Houston mayor said his administration has a plan to address high water bill issues in our city. He made the announcement late Tuesday, the same day multiple Houston City Council members submitted a notice to place water bill relief on the city council agenda. This is all a result of KPRC 2′s DRAINED investigations.

KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers millions of dollars in city contracts related to the water department linked to questionable companies. Your tax dollars ‘DRAINED’ while so many people are struggling with increasing water rates and sky-high bills.

As omicron cases continue surging, the city of Houston is reporting several departments and city offices facing staffing issues.

Changes are coming to the Houston Airports System according to the city’s Mayor Pro-Tem, Dave Martin.

Residents in the Westview Terrace neighborhood in Spring Branch gathered Friday to express their concern about what has been happening at home nearby.

HOUSTON – Many local businesses and organizations have opened food and water distribution sites in the Houston area in the wake of the recent winter storms. Various distribution sites pop up daily, so please keep checking this list if you’re in need. Houston Community College-North Forest CampusTexas State Representative Senfronia Thompson, NACC Disaster Services, Teamsters Union, Houston Community College (HCC)- North Forest campus, HCC Trustee Rhonda Skillern-Jones, Peoples United Summit, and other volunteer groups host water and food distribution in northeast Houston. The organizers will provide food and water for about 1,000 vehicles. Pet owners will receive free pet food, supplies, and information on additional resources such as the Houston Humane Society’s free spay/neuter program.

HOUSTON – About 200 homes are damaged, in some cases, destroyed in an explosion Friday morning at the Watson Grinding & Manufacturing in northwest Houston. The American Red Cross has established an overnight shelter at Fairbanks United Methodist Church at 14210 Aston St. for those displaced by the explosion. The Red Cross said the shelter will stay open so long as there is a need. Volunteers are asking those who want to help the people to bring packaged food or donate to the Red Cross. Users can offer or request help as well as mark themselves safe from the Houston explosion.