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Federal agency says workers opened the wrong flange on a pipe in deadly PEMEX gas leak
Read full article: Federal agency says workers opened the wrong flange on a pipe in deadly PEMEX gas leakThe U.S. Chemical Safety Board has released an update on their investigation into the deadly gas release that happened at the Deer Park PEMEX facility in October.
Deer Park family discovers mysterious bottle in new home, prompting evacuation
Read full article: Deer Park family discovers mysterious bottle in new home, prompting evacuationThe dream of homeownership quickly turned into a nightmare for the Mounts family when they discovered a hidden hazard in their new home in the College Park subdivision of Deer Park.
Family of victim files $1M lawsuit over deadly gas leak at Deer Park refinery
Read full article: Family of victim files $1M lawsuit over deadly gas leak at Deer Park refineryA joint lawsuit has been filed on behalf of the family of Jose Wilfredo Perez Jr., a contractor who died in a fatal hydrogen sulfide gas release at the PEMEX Deer Park refinery on Oct. 10.
A legacy of fear, 50 years after ‘The Candyman’ tainted trick-or-treating
Read full article: A legacy of fear, 50 years after ‘The Candyman’ tainted trick-or-treatingBy 2024 checking your children’s Halloween candy is a must for many parents. In 1974, checking candy wasn’t a concern until an 8-year-old Deer Park boy died from a tainted Pixie Stix.
Do you remember the man who killed Halloween 50 years ago? Story of Houston’s own real-life Candy Man
Read full article: Do you remember the man who killed Halloween 50 years ago? Story of Houston’s own real-life Candy ManAs Halloween descends upon us, we revisit the harrowing tale of Ronald Clark O’Bryan, Houston's own "Candy Man."
Deer Park family discovers mysterious bottle in their home. What they uncover next may surprise you
Read full article: Deer Park family discovers mysterious bottle in their home. What they uncover next may surprise youWatch Monday, November 4 at 6:30 a.m. on KPRC 2 News Today. On the go? Download the KPRC 2+ app to watch or listen from anywhere.
2 hospitalized including armed man shot by police while responding to domestic disturbance in Deer Park
Read full article: 2 hospitalized including armed man shot by police while responding to domestic disturbance in Deer ParkInvestigators said 911 operators could hear commotion in the background when they were called to the domestic disturbance. When they arrived, police said they saw a little girl running from the home and an armed man following her.
Medical examiner records ID 2 workers killed in deadly gas release at Deer Park PEMEX facility
Read full article: Medical examiner records ID 2 workers killed in deadly gas release at Deer Park PEMEX facilityRecords from the Harris County Institute of Forensic Science have identified the two workers who died during a deadly gas release at the Deer Park PEMEX facility last week.
‘Haven’t heard anything’: Homeowner angry by Deer Park pipeline company’s response to deadly explosion one month later
Read full article: ‘Haven’t heard anything’: Homeowner angry by Deer Park pipeline company’s response to deadly explosion one month laterOne month ago today, a car crashed into a nearby pipeline in Deer Park resulting in an explosion and massive fire.
KPRC 2 Investigates finds out why 2 public alert systems failed during PEMEX poison gas release
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates finds out why 2 public alert systems failed during PEMEX poison gas releaseDeer Park residents expressed their frustration over the lack of timely notifications about the incident.
Family of worker killed in deadly PEMEX gas release files wrongful death lawsuit
Read full article: Family of worker killed in deadly PEMEX gas release files wrongful death lawsuitThe family of Jason Scott, a worker killed in a chemical release at the PEMEX facility on October 10, has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the company and its partners.
Attorney alleges PEMEX facility alarms didn’t work properly in deadly gas release
Read full article: Attorney alleges PEMEX facility alarms didn’t work properly in deadly gas releaseAttorney Ryan Zehl of the Zehl & Associates Law Firm says he represents four contractors who were at the site when the deadly release happened last Thursday. The hydrogen sulfide release led to the deaths of two people and 13 others had to be hospitalized.
‘Hydrogen sulfide poisoning’: Attorney says resident near PEMEX facility had to seek medical help
Read full article: ‘Hydrogen sulfide poisoning’: Attorney says resident near PEMEX facility had to seek medical helpFollowing a release of chemicals at the PEMEX facility in Deer Park, several surrounding residents sought medical treatment, according to Houston attorney Ryan Zehl.
Harris County Commissioner Garcia calls out PEMEX’s response in deadly gas leak
Read full article: Harris County Commissioner Garcia calls out PEMEX’s response in deadly gas leakHarris County Pct. Commissioner Garcia joined Deer Park Mayor Mouton Friday afternoon in a news conference where he called out PEMEX’s communication after the deadly incident.
LIVE: Harris County Commissioner Garcia, Mayor Mouton give new details on deadly PEMEX incident
Read full article: LIVE: Harris County Commissioner Garcia, Mayor Mouton give new details on deadly PEMEX incidentA hydrogen sulfide gas release at PEMEX's Deer Park facility resulted in two fatalities and several hospitalizations.
U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigates deadly hydrogen sulfide leak at industrial plant in Deer Park
Read full article: U.S. Chemical Safety Board investigates deadly hydrogen sulfide leak at industrial plant in Deer ParkA deadly hydrogen sulfide leak at the PEMEX facility in Deer Park claimed two lives and sent 13 others to the hospital.
Deer Park’s emergency alert system failed during deadly PEMEX gas leak; here’s what we know
Read full article: Deer Park’s emergency alert system failed during deadly PEMEX gas leak; here’s what we knowDeer Park faced significant challenges when technical issues with the CodeRED emergency alert system left many residents uninformed during a fatal chemical release at the PEMEX plant.
UH expert says it may be worth looking at NGL equipment secureness following Deer Park pipeline fire
Read full article: UH expert says it may be worth looking at NGL equipment secureness following Deer Park pipeline fireAfter the pipeline fire in Deer Park, questions have been raised regarding the secureness of the pipeline area.
Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ‘not satisfied’ in timeline of pipeline fire in Deer Park
Read full article: Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo ‘not satisfied’ in timeline of pipeline fire in Deer ParkHarris County Judge Lina Hidalgo will speak to the public Thursday after walking around the area with Deer Park officials to access the damage left behind from the pipeline explosion.
A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone out
Read full article: A fire that burned for 4 days after Texas pipeline explosion has finally gone outA fire that burned for four days after a pipeline explosion in the Houston suburbs burned out Thursday after the once-towering blaze put hundreds of nearby homes under evacuation orders.
Doctor breaks down air quality issues from Deer Park pipeline fire
Read full article: Doctor breaks down air quality issues from Deer Park pipeline fireWhile residents in Deer Park are dealing with the aftermath of the pipeline fire, making it difficult to breathe for some people, especially with another air quality alert.
Evacuations lifted, Deer Park and La Porte residents can return to impacted homes after pipeline fire
Read full article: Evacuations lifted, Deer Park and La Porte residents can return to impacted homes after pipeline fireResidents in the Deer Park area are finally able to return home as progress is made on the pipeline fire that erupted after an SUV drove over a natural gas pipeline, causing an explosion.
What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbs
Read full article: What to know about the pipeline fire burning for a third day in Houston's suburbsA pipeline fire that forced hundreds of people to flee their homes in the Houston suburbs is burning for a third day, with officials saying they don’t expect it to be extinguished until sometime Thursday evening.
Family reunites with cat after evacuating home during Deer Park pipeline fire.
Read full article: Family reunites with cat after evacuating home during Deer Park pipeline fire.Amber Leal was at work and noticed video of large flames on the TV. A pipeline fire was in full force in Deer Park. She noticed the cross streets on the screen were in the East Meadow neighborhood.
Harris County judge says pipeline pressure decreasing, details what’s next as fire continues to burn
Read full article: Harris County judge says pipeline pressure decreasing, details what’s next as fire continues to burnAccording to Hidalgo, Energy Transfer, the company who owns the pipeline, is currently working to isolate the part of the pipeline closest to the burn by “clamping” the pipeline at the south side of the burn.
‘Like something out of a movie’: Eyewitness recalls car crash that sparked Deer Park explosion
Read full article: ‘Like something out of a movie’: Eyewitness recalls car crash that sparked Deer Park explosionA routine trip to Walmart turned into a nightmare for Cherie Richard and her husband as they witnessed a vehicle crash into a gas pump in Deer Park, causing a massive explosion.
Who is at risk from Deer Park smoke? Air quality alert issued
Read full article: Who is at risk from Deer Park smoke? Air quality alert issuedOfficials have issued an air quality warning for Deer Park due to smoke from an ongoing fire, posing a health risk to sensitive groups such as children, pregnant women, older adults, and people with respiratory conditions.
Pipeline fire in Deer Park burns throughout the night, into morning
Read full article: Pipeline fire in Deer Park burns throughout the night, into morningSky 2 our KPRC 2 helicopter hovered over the pipeline fire the following morning after it was reported and found the flames were still shooting out.
How to get compensated for property damage after pipeline fire
Read full article: How to get compensated for property damage after pipeline fireProperty owners dealing with losses caused by the massive pipeline fire in Deer Park fire are still trying to process the news. Soon, many of them will begin an insurance claims process.
City of La Porte reopens Luella Blvd., reduces evacuation area south of pipeline fire in Deer Park
Read full article: City of La Porte reopens Luella Blvd., reduces evacuation area south of pipeline fire in Deer ParkThe City of La Porte is beginning to reduce the restrictions in the areas surrounding the pipeline fire in Deer Park.
Energy Transfer had similar Fort Bend County pipeline fire in 2022, eight incidents in 2024
Read full article: Energy Transfer had similar Fort Bend County pipeline fire in 2022, eight incidents in 2024Monday morning, a frightening situation unfolded in Deer Park, as high-reaching flames exploded from a pipeline. Firefighters are working to contain the situation, and emergency officials are recommending people in the area to evacuate.
Pasadena police officers rescue pup from burning home after watching news about pipeline fire in Deer Park
Read full article: Pasadena police officers rescue pup from burning home after watching news about pipeline fire in Deer ParkA few Pasadena police officers took it upon themselves to check on a home that was a few yards away from a large pipeline fire in Deer Park.
Oil and gas expert warns of potential hazards from Deer Park pipeline fire
Read full article: Oil and gas expert warns of potential hazards from Deer Park pipeline fireA massive pipeline fire in Deer Park, Texas, has led to significant evacuations and concerns over the intense flames and thick black smoke.
Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials say
Read full article: Massive pipeline fire burning near Houston began after a vehicle struck a valve, officials sayOfficials say a massive pipeline fire that has burned for hours near Houston began after vehicle struck an above-ground valve after driving through a fence.
Major evacuations after massive pipeline fire in Deer Park; officials say fire started by vehicle striking valve
Read full article: Major evacuations after massive pipeline fire in Deer Park; officials say fire started by vehicle striking valveOfficials say Spencer Highway is currently closed in both directions and the area surrounding Walmart and H-E-B is blocked off to traffic.
What’s on fire? Don’t panic ... Shell Chemical Company explains huge flare seen from Deer Park
Read full article: What’s on fire? Don’t panic ... Shell Chemical Company explains huge flare seen from Deer ParkDon’t panic! Residents in the Houston area may think there’s a huge fire in Deer Park, but no worries, it’s just flaring, according to Shell Chemical Company.
‘They’re giving us excuses’: Deer Park ISD considering changing bus routes after parent complaints
Read full article: ‘They’re giving us excuses’: Deer Park ISD considering changing bus routes after parent complaintsSeveral parents in the Twin Villas neighborhood off Red Bluff in Pasadena say they’re upset with a change by Deer Park ISD leaders on school bus pick-up locations.
Man shot by officers had been banging on car windows holding knives, charged at police in Deer Park
Read full article: Man shot by officers had been banging on car windows holding knives, charged at police in Deer ParkA man was shot and killed in Deer Park after police say he charged at them while they were responding to a disturbance call Wednesday morning.
Sandwich shop employee jumps into action to help teenage boy shot during Deer Park carjacking
Read full article: Sandwich shop employee jumps into action to help teenage boy shot during Deer Park carjackingA 16-year-old boy in recovering after he was carjacked and shot in the chest in front of his mother Tuesday night.
Suspected gunman captured hours after shooting, carjacking 16-year-old in Deer Park
Read full article: Suspected gunman captured hours after shooting, carjacking 16-year-old in Deer ParkInvestigators said the gunman shot, and carjacked the 16-year-old in front of his mother and was captured shortly after a chase in southwest Houston.
How 2 teenagers accidentally impersonated the Deer Park Police Department on social media
Read full article: How 2 teenagers accidentally impersonated the Deer Park Police Department on social mediaOne little detail makes the account’s presence particularly bizarre: The City of Deer Park Police Department doesn’t have an account on X.
Storm debris removal continues in Harris County; Here’s some useful tips on how to separate them during cleanup
Read full article: Storm debris removal continues in Harris County; Here’s some useful tips on how to separate them during cleanupThe Houston OEM has provided several useful tips on how to separate debris after a severe weather event.
2 injured during shootout on Eastex Freeway, both believing other vehicle was following them
Read full article: 2 injured during shootout on Eastex Freeway, both believing other vehicle was following them2 people were injured in a shootout in north Houston, stemming from a belief that they were being followed by another vehicle.
2 injured during shootout in north Houston, both believing another vehicle was following them
Read full article: 2 injured during shootout in north Houston, both believing another vehicle was following them2 people were injured in a shootout in north Houston, stemming from a belief that they were being followed by another vehicle.
Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”
Read full article: Dozens of Texas water systems exceed new federal limits on “forever chemicals”The EPA set its first-ever drinking water limits for five types of PFAS chemicals, and nearly 50 Texas public water systems have reported exceeding the new limits for at least one.
10-year-old flown to hospital, 2 pets killed in Deer Park mobile home fire
Read full article: 10-year-old flown to hospital, 2 pets killed in Deer Park mobile home fireA 10 year-old was flown to the hospital after a mobile home caught on fire Monday morning, according to the Deer Park Fire Department.
‘We chose happiness’: Former Deer Park teacher loses limbs, but navigates life’s challenges with help from community
Read full article: ‘We chose happiness’: Former Deer Park teacher loses limbs, but navigates life’s challenges with help from communityImagine waking up in the hospital with no arms or legs. It sounds like a nightmare, but it was a reality for Sherri Moody.
‘We don’t feel safe anymore’: Stranger caught on camera using knife to puncture tires at Deer Park home
Read full article: ‘We don’t feel safe anymore’: Stranger caught on camera using knife to puncture tires at Deer Park homeA Deer Park family is on edge after they say a complete stranger showed up at their door wielding a giant knife, then slashed nearly a dozen tires.
Deer Park-area residents bracing for another severe weather threat after surviving January tornado
Read full article: Deer Park-area residents bracing for another severe weather threat after surviving January tornadoOn Jan. 24, a tornado tore through southeast Houston, Pasadena, Deer Park and Baytown.
Mother of Deer Park HS student killed by suspected drunk driver dies of cancer
Read full article: Mother of Deer Park HS student killed by suspected drunk driver dies of cancerThe mother of a Deer Park High School student who was killed in a crash caused by an alleged intoxicated driver this month has died after a battle with cancer, her family announced.
‘It was ruined’: Families disappointed after Deer Park caterer doesn’t deliver on Thanksgiving feasts
Read full article: ‘It was ruined’: Families disappointed after Deer Park caterer doesn’t deliver on Thanksgiving feastsDozens of families say their Thanksgiving was ruined because a caterer they hired didn’t deliver, and despite pre-paying, many of them still haven’t seen their turkey.
Deer Park HS student killed in crash caused by alleged intoxicated driver; suspect previously convicted for DWI
Read full article: Deer Park HS student killed in crash caused by alleged intoxicated driver; suspect previously convicted for DWIA Deer Park High School student was killed in a crash involving an intoxicated driver Tuesday, the Deer Park Police Department said.
RACK ‘EM UP: No. 9 Deer Park look towards vets to lead the herd
Read full article: RACK ‘EM UP: No. 9 Deer Park look towards vets to lead the herdTHE DYNAMIC DUO IS BACK FOR ONE LAST RIDE FOR CORTNI COX’S DEER PARK DEER IN 2023. Since they were freshmen, Tatum Busch and Cayley Hanson have been stellar for the Deer each and every season.
YEAR OF THE DEER: Hanson hopes to take Deer Park to new heights
Read full article: YEAR OF THE DEER: Hanson hopes to take Deer Park to new heightsHanson was the 2022 District MVP as a setter, hitter? The 6-footer is super-dynamic and will surpass 2,000 career assists and 1,000 career kills in the Fall. She also stars on Skyline’s top team during the offseason, where she travels across the country with some of Houston’s best to battle the nation’s best.
Deer Park chemical fire in 2019 could have been prevented, federal investigation finds
Read full article: Deer Park chemical fire in 2019 could have been prevented, federal investigation findsThe U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board found that the ITC tank farm lacked crucial equipment to warn workers about the failure that led to the three-day fire.
FINAL REPORT: 2019 ITC fire in Deer Park caused by failure of tank circulation pump, Chemical Safety Board says
Read full article: FINAL REPORT: 2019 ITC fire in Deer Park caused by failure of tank circulation pump, Chemical Safety Board saysThe U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) released its final report Thursday on the March 17, 2019 tank farm fire at the Intercontinental Terminals Company, LLC (ITC) bulk liquid storage terminal in Deer Park.
Suspect wanted for child porn shot by police before killing himself at home in Deer Park
Read full article: Suspect wanted for child porn shot by police before killing himself at home in Deer ParkA man was shot by a Deer Park officer after they say he showed a firearm while police were conducting a search warrant on Tuesday morning.
Houston-area chemical fire highlights gaps in Texas environmental enforcement
Read full article: Houston-area chemical fire highlights gaps in Texas environmental enforcementA fire broke out at a Deer Park Shell plant the day after a public hearing on renewing the permit for ITC, a nearby facility that caught fire in 2019, sparking a Texas Tribune/Public Health Watch investigation that documented failures in state and federal oversight.
Identity released of man who died after fire at Marathon facility in Texas City
Read full article: Identity released of man who died after fire at Marathon facility in Texas CityScott Higgins, 55, of Deer Park, Texas was identified as the victim. On Tuesday, another worker, who said he suffered second- and-third degree burns in the fire filed a lawsuit against the Marathon Petroleum refinery.
3 Shell chemical plant contractors file lawsuit nearly week after Deer Park facility fire
Read full article: 3 Shell chemical plant contractors file lawsuit nearly week after Deer Park facility fireA lawsuit was filed on behalf of three Shell chemical plant contractors, nearly one week after the Deer Park facility caught fire.
Shell refinery unit in Deer Park had history of malfunctions before fire
Read full article: Shell refinery unit in Deer Park had history of malfunctions before fireRecent “upsets” like tripped compressors, pressure loss and freezing weather resulted in thousands of pounds of unauthorized pollution but no fines or citations from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Shell Chemical Plant officials resume dumping of wastewater into Houston Ship Channel
Read full article: Shell Chemical Plant officials resume dumping of wastewater into Houston Ship ChannelDays after a massive fire erupted at the Shell Chemical Plant in Deer Park, business owners in the seafood industry are very concerned about the wastewater runoff from that fire that Shell has been funneling into the Houston Ship Channel.
Shell Chemical Plant dumps wastewater from fire into ship channel; Here’s how experts say it may impact sea life
Read full article: Shell Chemical Plant dumps wastewater from fire into ship channel; Here’s how experts say it may impact sea lifeAfter more than 50 hours of fighting the massive chemical fire that broke out at the Shell Chemical Plant in Deer Park, officials said the fire was finally extinguished Sunday night.