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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.
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.
KPRC 2 Investigates 5 simple ways you can save money on your car insurance
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates 5 simple ways you can save money on your car insuranceIf you have had to renew your auto insurance in the last year, you probably received a bill for at least 10% more than what you paid last year for the same or less coverage.
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.
Charity bins in Houston: Where do your donations go? We tracked it.
Read full article: Charity bins in Houston: Where do your donations go? We tracked it.When you drop off used shoes or clothes in one of those donation boxes at your local shopping center, you likely assume that your goods are going directly to help those in need. But a KPRC 2 investigation reveals a different reality: much of the clothing and shoes placed in these bins end up in the hands of for-profit businesses, with only a fraction of the proceeds reaching charity.
‘Feels like a victory:’ Single mom recovers money from Pasadena car lot after dispute
Read full article: ‘Feels like a victory:’ Single mom recovers money from Pasadena car lot after disputeAfter nearly three weeks, a single mother allegedly swindled out of a deposit on a used car finally has her money back.
Over 3 Million immigration cases pending as attorneys and advocates await solutions
Read full article: Over 3 Million immigration cases pending as attorneys and advocates await solutionsVeteran immigration attorneys and immigrant rights advocates are waiting to hear what President-elect Donald Trump’s plan will be to handle a backlog of cases in immigration court.
Lawmakers still want to hear from death row inmate Robert Roberson
Read full article: Lawmakers still want to hear from death row inmate Robert RobersonLawmakers on the Texas House Committee on Criminal Jurisprudence still want to hear from death row inmate, Robert Roberson. The committee’s chair plans to issue another subpoena for Roberson’s testimony.
“Those girls deserve to die?” A chilling deceit uncovered in the season finale of ‘The Evidence Room’
Read full article: “Those girls deserve to die?” A chilling deceit uncovered in the season finale of ‘The Evidence Room’The KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' concludes its sixth season, streaming exclusively on KPRC 2+.
Vehicle thefts in Houston are declining: How $1 made a difference
Read full article: Vehicle thefts in Houston are declining: How $1 made a differenceKPRC 2 News investigates vehicle thefts and burglaries in the Houston area after Texas enacted a new policy, effectively increasing funds to combat costly and dangerous crime.
Metal thieves impacting everything from emergency communications to getting prescriptions filled
Read full article: Metal thieves impacting everything from emergency communications to getting prescriptions filledThe theft of copper from communication lines is a growing issue in Houston and nationwide, affecting critical services such as emergency communications, medical facilities, and internet connectivity for remote workers.
Handicapped Pasadena man finally gets help after apartment refuses to provide wheelchair ramp
Read full article: Handicapped Pasadena man finally gets help after apartment refuses to provide wheelchair rampA Pasadena man who is confined to a wheelchair has been trapped in his apartment for months, because his apartment complex neither provided a ramp, nor would an apartment manager let him keep his own hand-built ramps out.
$146 million apartments sit empty. Why was it built on contaminated soil?
Read full article: $146 million apartments sit empty. Why was it built on contaminated soil?KPRC 2 Investigates the Houston Housing Authority. Federal investigators are looking into the HHA and one big development on Houston’s East End.
Texas Supreme Court weighs in on argument over death row inmate’s delayed execution date
Read full article: Texas Supreme Court weighs in on argument over death row inmate’s delayed execution dateAs a legal chess match continues over a death row inmate’s life, the Texas Supreme Court has weighed in, saying a legislative committee that delayed Robert Roberson’s execution date did not have the power to stop a scheduled sentence.
Audit for major U.S. energy company CenterPoint after poor response post-hurricane
Read full article: Audit for major U.S. energy company CenterPoint after poor response post-hurricane“We can look at how they evaluate customer needs for where the mobile generation needs to go, including looking at their emergency operation plan and how it deals with this,” PUC Chairman Thomas Gleeson said.
State law blocks revocation of Galveston Sheriff-elect’s license
Read full article: State law blocks revocation of Galveston Sheriff-elect’s licenseWith the Nov. 5 election over, a Texas law is impacting a case involving the Sheriff-elect of Galveston County, Jimmy Fullen. The Texas Commission on Law Enforcement recommended revoking Fullen’s peace officer’s license last June.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Why are free COVID-19 tests costing people thousands of dollars?
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Why are free COVID-19 tests costing people thousands of dollars?KPRC 2 Investigates is looking into why people end up with bills for hundreds even thousands of dollars for a simple covid test. By federal law covid tests are free regardless of having insurance. So why the high fees? We are getting answers and showing you how to find a free test when you need one.
Lawmakers fire back at accusations they overstepped authority in death row case
Read full article: Lawmakers fire back at accusations they overstepped authority in death row caseThis is the latest salvo in a legal battle between committee members and the Texas Attorney General and Governor’s offices.
KPRC 2’s ‘DRAINED’ Investigation named finalist for prestigious duPont-Columbia Award
Read full article: KPRC 2’s ‘DRAINED’ Investigation named finalist for prestigious duPont-Columbia AwardKPRC 2′s investigative team has been named a finalist for the prestigious DuPont-Columbia Award for their hard-hitting series “DRAINED,” which uncovered severe issues within the Houston water department.
Will Robert Roberson have a chance to testify? Death row inmate’s next moves lie with Texas Supreme Court
Read full article: Will Robert Roberson have a chance to testify? Death row inmate’s next moves lie with Texas Supreme CourtRobert Roberson may have had his execution date postponed, but time is running out for whether he will get to testify.
Houston Housing Authority names interim president, buys new security hardware amid ongoing investigation
Read full article: Houston Housing Authority names interim president, buys new security hardware amid ongoing investigationThe Houston Housing Authority has appointed a new interim President and CEO amid a scandal involving questionable contracts.
KPRC 2 Investigates culture of intimidation and secrecy at Houston Housing Authority
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates culture of intimidation and secrecy at Houston Housing AuthorityAs KPRC 2 Investigates the Houston Housing Authority we have uncovered a culture of intimidation and secretive deals designed to keep you in the dark. Investigative reporter Amy Davis shines a light on the practices keeping former employees silent.
Houston Housing Authority hit by data breach amid ongoing contracts scandal
Read full article: Houston Housing Authority hit by data breach amid ongoing contracts scandalThe Houston Housing Authority is facing a double crisis. A recent ransomware attack has compromised their network, and their CEO is on leave amid investigations into suspicious contracts.
Texas lawmaker says Robert Roberson’s attorney showed up at jury foreman’s home, here’s why she did
Read full article: Texas lawmaker says Robert Roberson’s attorney showed up at jury foreman’s home, here’s why she didAs tensions continue amid a delayed execution for a death row inmate, a Texas lawmaker suggests his attorney overstepped by showing up at a jury foreman’s home. However, the attorney says there’s more to the story.
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.
Texas prison officials have new plan for warehouse hosting large bat colony
Read full article: Texas prison officials have new plan for warehouse hosting large bat colonyThe Texas Department of Criminal Justice is facing a unique challenge: finding a new home for a massive bat colony before they can demolish a vacant warehouse near its prison in Huntsville.
Former Missouri City officer indicted for manslaughter following crash that killed mother and son
Read full article: Former Missouri City officer indicted for manslaughter following crash that killed mother and sonFormer Missouri City police officer Blademir Viveros has been indicted for manslaughter following a crash that killed Angela Steward and her 16-year-old son, Mason, in June.
Houston Housing Authority CEO placed on administrative leave amid contract scandal uncovered by KPRC 2 Investigates
Read full article: Houston Housing Authority CEO placed on administrative leave amid contract scandal uncovered by KPRC 2 InvestigatesCEO David Northern is now on administrative leave after revelations of incomplete renovations and soaring project costs.
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.
‘They’ll be trapped in’: Safety concerns raised about A/C units amid KPRC 2′s Houston Housing Authority Investigation
Read full article: ‘They’ll be trapped in’: Safety concerns raised about A/C units amid KPRC 2′s Houston Housing Authority InvestigationThe KPRC 2 Investigation into the Houston Housing Authority is getting attention. We have several big updates on our investigation - let’s get right to it!
African art discovered by KPRC 2 Investigates in county maintenance shed closer to auction for a third time
Read full article: African art discovered by KPRC 2 Investigates in county maintenance shed closer to auction for a third timeIt remains one of the strangest things KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered in recent years. A massive private African art collection secretly stored inside of an old Harris County maintenance shed.
Santa Fe School District Board asks branch of DOJ for review six years after mass shooting
Read full article: Santa Fe School District Board asks branch of DOJ for review six years after mass shootingThe Santa Fe Independent School District Board voted unanimously to request an outside review of district safety policies and procedures more than six years after a mass shooting at Santa Fe High School claimed the lives of eight students and two educators.
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.
Check fraud is a growing problem. Here’s help to protect your hard-earned money
Read full article: Check fraud is a growing problem. Here’s help to protect your hard-earned moneyAs check fraud has surged all across the country, a new campaign called “Practice Safe Checks” is trying to help customers be more mindful and conscious when writing and handling checks.
How much does the Houston Housing Authority CEO make? KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers changes to contract
Read full article: How much does the Houston Housing Authority CEO make? KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers changes to contractA KPRC 2 investigation into the Houston Housing Authority (HHA) has exposed a series of questionable contracts and projects, prompting calls for accountability from the public. Now, Investigator Amy Davis uncovered changes to the CEO’s contract before the old one expired.
Will Houston’s Ethics Committee investigate ‘pay to play’ accusations made against City Controller?
Read full article: Will Houston’s Ethics Committee investigate ‘pay to play’ accusations made against City Controller?In the aftermath of Mayor John Whitmire calling out City Controller Chris Hollins over alleged “pay to play” conflicts for an upcoming conference, KPRC 2 is looking into how the City will hold its chief financial officer accountable.
‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflicts
Read full article: ‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflictsThe news conference is expected to be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, where Mayor Whitmire will address the allegations and his plan to ensure "transparency and accountability."
‘A huge nothing-burger’: Controller Chris Hollins responds after Houston mayor accuses him of ‘pay to play’ conflict
Read full article: ‘A huge nothing-burger’: Controller Chris Hollins responds after Houston mayor accuses him of ‘pay to play’ conflictCity Controller, Chris Hollins is sharing his side of the story after Houston Mayor John Whitmire held a news conference Thursday morning calling out suspected “pay to pay” conflicts for an upcoming investors conference.
The Evidence Room, Episode 39-The Texas Killing Fields, Part 4
Read full article: The Evidence Room, Episode 39-The Texas Killing Fields, Part 4He has been under suspicion for four decades, yet never charged. Clyde Hedrick remains a suspect in the so-called “Killing Fields” murders, but maintains his innocence.
Families seek closure in Texas Killing Fields murders in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’
Read full article: Families seek closure in Texas Killing Fields murders in an all-new episode of ‘The Evidence Room’A new episode of the KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' premieres Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. exclusively on the KPRC 2+ livestream.
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.
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.