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Prepare for a slick commute: Storms drench roads with early morning storms
Read full article: Prepare for a slick commute: Storms drench roads with early morning stormsKPRC 2's Justin Stapleton reports on wet roads for the morning commute and forecasts improving conditions for the afternoon.
Pasadena car lot has history of repeated violations during car sales, state records say
Read full article: Pasadena car lot has history of repeated violations during car sales, state records sayNew state records recently released show a Pasadena used car lot is violating the law during dozens of vehicle sales.
โNine rats in a week:โ Neighbors urge cleanup of Cloverleaf homeless encampment in east Harris County
Read full article: โNine rats in a week:โ Neighbors urge cleanup of Cloverleaf homeless encampment in east Harris CountyResidents of Cloverleaf face safety concerns as a property overrun with trash and rats becomes a homeless encampment.
Fire danger alert: Strong winds and dry air heighten risk across Texas, including Houston
Read full article: Fire danger alert: Strong winds and dry air heighten risk across Texas, including HoustonStay updated with KPRC 2's forecast as fire danger warnings and shifting winds impact Texas. Get weather predictions and safety advice here.
Tracking strong wind gusts throughout Tuesday bringing high fire danger across SE Texas
Read full article: Tracking strong wind gusts throughout Tuesday bringing high fire danger across SE TexasKPRC 2's meteorologist Justin Stapleton reports on strong winds and fire risks in Texas, along with upcoming weather changes.
Pedestrian possibly chased onto East Freeway before getting hit by several cars
Read full article: Pedestrian possibly chased onto East Freeway before getting hit by several carsWitnesses told police a group of other men may have chased the pedestrian onto the freeway where they were hit by several vehicles.
Coyotes invading parts of Montrose, attacks and sightings have ramped up in recent days according to residents
Read full article: Coyotes invading parts of Montrose, attacks and sightings have ramped up in recent days according to residentsMontrose residents say coyote attacks in the area have ramped up and their pets are at risk.
Raising a cold one? Tariffs are raising the price of beer, impacting Saint Arnold Brewing Company
Read full article: Raising a cold one? Tariffs are raising the price of beer, impacting Saint Arnold Brewing CompanyTariffs imposed by President Donald Trump have far-reaching impacts on the everyday American, but there are some you might not even think of - like a can of beer.
โFrustration is an understatementโ: Veteran alleges mechanic swindled him out of $8,800 for unfinished car repairs
Read full article: โFrustration is an understatementโ: Veteran alleges mechanic swindled him out of $8,800 for unfinished car repairsA Houston disabled veteran claims he was swindled out of thousands of dollars by a mechanic who he said failed to complete repairs.
New cancer detection program launches in Fifth Ward to combat health crisis
Read full article: New cancer detection program launches in Fifth Ward to combat health crisisA new early cancer detection program, the Cancer Stage Shifting Initiative (C-SSI), has been launched in Houston's Fifth Ward to combat rising cancer rates in historically underserved communities.
Warning for shoppers: Woman believes she was targeted by thieves after shopping at Houston Galleria
Read full article: Warning for shoppers: Woman believes she was targeted by thieves after shopping at Houston GalleriaSylvia Escobedo believes she was targeted by thieves after a shopping trip at Houston Galleria, as her BMW was broken into and valuable items were stolen while she dined nearby.
NASA to shut down 3 offices under Trump executive order. How Johnson Space Center is impacted
Read full article: NASA to shut down 3 offices under Trump executive order. How Johnson Space Center is impactedNASA is set to shut down three key offices, impacting its workforce as part of a federal initiative.
Houston water bill confusion after credits suddenly erased
Read full article: Houston water bill confusion after credits suddenly erasedAs Houston Public Works tries to fix water billing problems uncovered in our years-long โDRAINEDโ investigation, the utilityโs lack of communication continues to frustrate customers trying to understand their bills. KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Amy Davis hears from customers who say you call the water department with questions, and most of the time, the person on the phone canโt explain what youโre seeing on your bill. Just what you see is what you get.
Polk Co. Habitat For Humanity Exec. Dir. arrested on indecent assault, harassment charges
Read full article: Polk Co. Habitat For Humanity Exec. Dir. arrested on indecent assault, harassment chargesThe Polk County Executive Director for Habitat for Humanity Jason Barron was arrested on indecent assault and harassment charges.
Gaming streamer, OnlyFans model โAmouranthโ held at gunpoint for Crypto, pistol whipped in Houston home invasion
Read full article: Gaming streamer, OnlyFans model โAmouranthโ held at gunpoint for Crypto, pistol whipped in Houston home invasionA popular online gaming streamer and adult content influencer was robbed at gunpoint and violently assaulted at her Houston home, according to the Houston Police Department.
Driver found stabbed to death in SE Houston, crashed car in ditch
Read full article: Driver found stabbed to death in SE Houston, crashed car in ditchAuthorities are trying to piece together what happened in the moments before a driver was stabbed and later found inside his crashed-out vehicle in a ditch.
โLike my little brotherโ: Friend of Aldine HS student killed in shooting shares memories
Read full article: โLike my little brotherโ: Friend of Aldine HS student killed in shooting shares memoriesKPRC 2 has learned the identity of the 17-year-old Aldine High School killed in a shooting last week. His name was Irwan Paez.
โAll is clearโ at Sweeny High School after bomb threat closes campus Friday
Read full article: โAll is clearโ at Sweeny High School after bomb threat closes campus FridayKPRC 2 is working to get more details as Sky 2 hovers above Sweeny High School, where there's heavy law enforcement presence.
Join KPRC 2โฒs Jaewon Jung on her FIRST Rodeo experience in Houston!
Read full article: Join KPRC 2โฒs Jaewon Jung on her FIRST Rodeo experience in Houston!Jaewon Jung recently joined KPRC 2 from Las Vegas and has been hearing so many things from everyone in the newsroom about the rodeo. Wish her luck!
ONLY ON 2: Inside look at how Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George was processed in jail after โinappropriate treatmentโ claims
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Inside look at how Fort Bend Co. Judge KP George was processed in jail after โinappropriate treatmentโ claimsKPRC 2 Investigates ended up in the Fort Bend County Jail on Wednesday to get a firsthand look at what happens when someone gets processed. We wanted to get a close up of what a person goes through once they are arrested or turn themselves into law enforcement.
Left at the altar: Brides share stories of wedding plannerโs absence
Read full article: Left at the altar: Brides share stories of wedding plannerโs absenceTwo brides, Lindsey Board and Krystal Underwood, share their agonizing experiences of being left stranded by the same wedding planner who failed to show up on their wedding days, leading to significant financial and emotional distress.
Houston woman buys used car from dealership, finds out it was reported stolen from Missouri
Read full article: Houston woman buys used car from dealership, finds out it was reported stolen from MissouriA Houston woman is demanding answers after her car was taken by the Splendora Police Department for investigation as a stolen car.
What do you call a rainbow with no color? One was spotted recently over Galveston
Read full article: What do you call a rainbow with no color? One was spotted recently over GalvestonA fogbow forms the same way a rainbow does, light bends, reflects, and scatters through water droplets, but there is a key difference. The droplets in fog are much smaller than raindrops, which changes how the light spreads out. Instead of the bright, well-defined colors of a rainbow, a fogbow looks pale or mostly white.
Driver hospitalized after train crashes into car in SE Houston
Read full article: Driver hospitalized after train crashes into car in SE HoustonThe northbound lanes of Galveston Road have been closed off from traffic; drivers are asked to avoid the area or find an alternate route as they work to investigate and clean up the wreckage.
ICE called Harris Co. Pct. 4 constable deputies to help respond to narcotics call
Read full article: ICE called Harris Co. Pct. 4 constable deputies to help respond to narcotics callConstable Mark Herman said ICE reached out to the Precinct 4 office after they tried to serve a warrant to a man on drug-related charges, but he ran away. A perimeter has been set up to where he took off.
Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigation
Read full article: Texas Education Agency reviewing truancy data following KPRC 2 investigationWith approximately 1 million students reported truant each year over the last four school years, concerns are rising about the effectiveness of truancy prevention measures.
Houston ISD mother personally delivers complaint to Harris County DA over districtโs $2M campaign for failed bond
Read full article: Houston ISD mother personally delivers complaint to Harris County DA over districtโs $2M campaign for failed bondConcerns have led to four criminal complaints being filed. Despite the district's silence, parents are urging the Harris County District Attorney to investigate.
Driver killed in fiery crash after chase with Houston police
Read full article: Driver killed in fiery crash after chase with Houston policeInvestigators said they spotted a stolen car and tried to turn the driver over, but he decided to speed off before losing control and crashing into a tree. The vehicle then caught fire, killing the driver.
Texans receiver Xavier Hutchinson excited to learn from new OC Nick Caley โGreat young coach, going to be a fun rideโ
Read full article: Texans receiver Xavier Hutchinson excited to learn from new OC Nick Caley โGreat young coach, going to be a fun rideโTexans wide receiver excited about Nick Caley offense
Insiders, enter for a chance to win Kemah Boardwalk passes PLUS an overnight stay at The Boardwalk Inn!
Read full article: Insiders, enter for a chance to win Kemah Boardwalk passes PLUS an overnight stay at The Boardwalk Inn!KPRC 2 Insiders have a chance win a prize package including a pair of passes for the Kemah Boardwalk and an overnight hotel stay at The Boardwalk Inn. Enter daily until 10 a.m. on Feb. 28, 2025. The winner will be announced that day on โHouston Lifeโ which airs weekdays at 1 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Missing for 12 yearsโA Houston motherโs ashes discovered under a tree
Read full article: Missing for 12 yearsโA Houston motherโs ashes discovered under a treeIn a heartwarming turn of events, Michael Alexander was unexpectedly reunited with his late mother's ashes after they were discovered under a tree in North Harris County.
Avoid surprise water bills by tracking your daily usage - but can you?
Read full article: Avoid surprise water bills by tracking your daily usage - but can you?We hear from customers frustrated over surprise water bills. Investigative reporter Amy Davis is following up on the cityโs plan to address meter issues uncovered by the KPRC 2 โDRAINEDโ Investigation. Davis has an update on meter replacements and customer usage.
UH President canโt answer why university didnโt alert public to rape suspectโs mistaken release
Read full article: UH President canโt answer why university didnโt alert public to rape suspectโs mistaken releaseAfter several violent crimes on campus, including robberies and a sexual assault, the president of the University of Houston says a task force will be formed to help gauge what more needs to be done to improve safety on campus.
Next phase of Houstonโs water bill improvement plan raises concerns as charges keep skyrocketing
Read full article: Next phase of Houstonโs water bill improvement plan raises concerns as charges keep skyrocketingThe first phase of Houstonโs water bill improvement plan is nearing completion. However, instead of improvements, many customers are reporting higher bills than before the mayorโs promised changes.
To fix aging infrastructure, Houston Public Works asking to expand, upgrade East Water Purification Plant
Read full article: To fix aging infrastructure, Houston Public Works asking to expand, upgrade East Water Purification PlantThe facility, which lost power in 2022 and triggered a citywide boil water notice for 2.2 million residents, is more than 70 years old and in critical need of repairs, officials with Houston Public Works say.
Court records reveal disturbing details surrounding son accused of killing his mother in East Harris Co.
Read full article: Court records reveal disturbing details surrounding son accused of killing his mother in East Harris Co.Court records reveal a harrowing account of the events that unfolded in their home, highlighting a history of mental health struggles and past incidents.
Seven generations of Black cowboys: Legacy thrives at Baer Ranch in Matagorda County
Read full article: Seven generations of Black cowboys: Legacy thrives at Baer Ranch in Matagorda County๐พ Celebrating a Legacy of Black Cowboys ๐Meet J.D. Gatson, the heart and soul of Baer Ranch in Matagorda County, Texas.
Brown Water Woes: Testing company steps in to help Porter community
Read full article: Brown Water Woes: Testing company steps in to help Porter communityFor weeks, KPRC 2 has been sharing stories about the persistent brown water issues affecting residents in the Woodridge Forest subdivision. Now, progress is being made to test it.
Houston-based monument company faces lawsuit for failing to pay loan company over $13K
Read full article: Houston-based monument company faces lawsuit for failing to pay loan company over $13KKPRC 2 News has learned Houston-based headstone company Stonecutters Monuments is being sued by a loan company called Fundbox, for failing to pay an amount of more than $13,800.
Why doesnโt convicted Houston water department manager have to pay back money investigators say she stole?
Read full article: Why doesnโt convicted Houston water department manager have to pay back money investigators say she stole?Hundreds of people have reached out, eager for more details about the Houston waterline corruption scandal first exposed by KPRC 2 Investigates. Investigator Amy Davis is delving into the investigation, offering a behind-the-scenes look at the criminal case and addressing your questions.
More than 30 Houstonians emailed Harris Co. DA demanding investigation into HISDโs $2M campaign for failed bond
Read full article: More than 30 Houstonians emailed Harris Co. DA demanding investigation into HISDโs $2M campaign for failed bondOn Monday we first exposed a $2-million dollar โkey actionโ listed in the 2024-2025 budget consisting of an โAsk voters for a bond election in November 2024.โ What we uncovered was that HISD used nearly $1.4 million dollars to hire a consulting group that specializes in communications, governmental relations and campaigns. Ultimately the district posted social media videos with the words โRENEW HISDโ at the end of the highly produced thirty-second videos.
24 Houston-area teachers among 60 new names under investigation in certification cheating scandal
Read full article: 24 Houston-area teachers among 60 new names under investigation in certification cheating scandalKPRC 2 has obtained a new list from the Texas Education Agency that contains the names of 60 new Texas educators who are currently under investigation in a teacher-certification cheating scheme that allowed unqualified teachers to work in local school districts.
Fort Bend County DAโs office discovers โa coupleโ of pending Missouri City PD cases impacted by destroyed evidence
Read full article: Fort Bend County DAโs office discovers โa coupleโ of pending Missouri City PD cases impacted by destroyed evidenceThe Fort Bend County District Attorneyโs Office has provided KPRC 2 with an update on its investigation into the Missouri City Police Department, where police are accused of destroying crucial evidence without a court mandate.
Houston ISD superintendent still โnot availableโ to speak over $2-million dollar โKey Actionโ tied to November bond
Read full article: Houston ISD superintendent still โnot availableโ to speak over $2-million dollar โKey Actionโ tied to November bondHouston Independent School District (HISD) Superintendent Mike Myles is unavailable to discuss a controversial $2-million "key action" linked to a November bond, which involved hiring a consulting group for communication strategies.
Houston ISD mother plans to file lawsuit against district after claiming a dance teacher assaulted her daughter
Read full article: Houston ISD mother plans to file lawsuit against district after claiming a dance teacher assaulted her daughterA mother from Houston ISD is preparing to take legal action against Fleming Middle School after her daughter was allegedly assaulted by a dance teacher.
North Houston neighborhood left hanging for over a week as water main break remains without repair
Read full article: North Houston neighborhood left hanging for over a week as water main break remains without repairResidents reached out to KPRC 2 via our Help Desk, saying they have sent multiple reports to Houston Public Works, but to no avail.
State senator believes Houston ISDโs $2-million bond initiative was โelectioneeringโ
Read full article: State senator believes Houston ISDโs $2-million bond initiative was โelectioneeringโLess than 24 after KPRC 2 Investigates exposed whether the Houston Independent School District did everything by the book regarding last Novemberโs $4 billion bond, one Texas State Senator already is saying that he believes state law was broken.
โIt makes me mad knowing weโre wasting moneyโ: Former Houston ISD parent tracks districtโs spending this year
Read full article: โIt makes me mad knowing weโre wasting moneyโ: Former Houston ISD parent tracks districtโs spending this yearA former HISD parent turned district advocate is raising alarms over Houston Independent School District's financial practices, particularly under Superintendent Mike Miles.
โMy life is ruinedโ: Defendant charged in Houston water contract scandal
Read full article: โMy life is ruinedโ: Defendant charged in Houston water contract scandalIn a tearful conversation with KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis, we are hearing from one of the defendants caught up in the Houston water line repair scandal.
โClean up corruption and wasteโ: Houston ISD board member reveals procurement policy violations in unauthorized spending
Read full article: โClean up corruption and wasteโ: Houston ISD board member reveals procurement policy violations in unauthorized spendingHouston ISD, the largest school district in Texas, is under scrutiny after Superintendent Mike Miles disclosed unauthorized spending that bypassed board approval.
Murky, brown water still a consistent problem for Porter residents
Read full article: Murky, brown water still a consistent problem for Porter residentsAfter the snow and ice, residents in Porter experienced another "Brown Water Day." KPRC 2's Re'Chelle Turner first reported the issue weeks before but there's still something in the water.
โDRAINEDโ: Plea deal expected for โbig fishโ of Houston water dept bribery scandal
Read full article: โDRAINEDโ: Plea deal expected for โbig fishโ of Houston water dept bribery scandalThe ringleader in the Houston Water Department bribery scandal is expected to accept a plea deal this week. KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis, known for uncovering the department's questionable contracts, will provide updates from the courtroom.
Driver who caused Deer Park pipeline explosion died by suicide
Read full article: Driver who caused Deer Park pipeline explosion died by suicideAuthorities never formally disclosed a motive for the pipeline explosion that sent flames hundreds of feet into the air but were last reported to be treating the incident as a criminal investigation.
Harris County leaders spending campaign dollars on criminal defense attorneys, latest filings show
Read full article: Harris County leaders spending campaign dollars on criminal defense attorneys, latest filings showCampaign dollars are being used for criminal defense attorneys is a practice KPRC 2 Investigates first encountered during our investigation into over one thousand pieces of African Art being stored in a Harris County maintenance shed.
Stolen mail belonging to over 50 people recovered in Sugar Land, 3 arrested
Read full article: Stolen mail belonging to over 50 people recovered in Sugar Land, 3 arrestedInvestigators said they pulled over a car in a Sugar Land neighborhood and found several homemade community mailbox keys and a trash bag full of stolen mail.
โDRAINED:โ Contractor involved in Houstonโs water department bribery scandal accepts plea deal
Read full article: โDRAINED:โ Contractor involved in Houstonโs water department bribery scandal accepts plea dealJoseph Nerie had his bribery and tampering with government document felony charges dismissed after pleading guilty to a misdemeanor charge of offering a gift to a public servant.
Conozca sus derechos en Texas si es detenido por la policรญa, agentes de inmigraciรณn o el FBI
Read full article: Conozca sus derechos en Texas si es detenido por la policรญa, agentes de inmigraciรณn o el FBIA medida que Texas continรบa a la vanguardia de la aplicaciรณn de las leyes de inmigraciรณn, entender sus derechos es esencial durante encuentros con las fuerzas del orden o con agentes de Inmigraciรณn y Control de Aduanas (ICE).
โOver 1,000 a monthโ: Growing number of drones crossing into US airspace at southern border prompts security concerns
Read full article: โOver 1,000 a monthโ: Growing number of drones crossing into US airspace at southern border prompts security concernsKPRC 2 Investigates found that drones from Mexico are increasingly flying into the U.S., posing risks by spying and smuggling drugs, which has led President Trump to demand urgent action to protect our communities.
โI saw people running... screamingโ: Shots fired at Walmart in Katy by angry former store employee
Read full article: โI saw people running... screamingโ: Shots fired at Walmart in Katy by angry former store employeeAn active shooting scene has been reported at a Walmart grocery store in Katy.
โI didnโt want them to see meโ: Witness hid between cars as suspects approached him during armored car robbery
Read full article: โI didnโt want them to see meโ: Witness hid between cars as suspects approached him during armored car robberyA man who was near the scene of a violent robbery at a west Houston bank described his harrowing experience.
Teenage suspect shot after pepper spraying employees during armored truck robbery at bank in west Houston
Read full article: Teenage suspect shot after pepper spraying employees during armored truck robbery at bank in west HoustonA person has reportedly been shot during a robbery of an armored vehicle at a bank southwest Houston.
Making history: Iowa Colonyโs first MLK parade brings unity and celebration
Read full article: Making history: Iowa Colonyโs first MLK parade brings unity and celebrationIowa Colony made history with its first-ever Martin Luther King Jr. Parade, a vibrant celebration of unity, culture, and Dr. Kingโs enduring legacy. Featuring lively performances, colorful slingshots, and a heartfelt community gathering at Freedom Field, the event brought people together in joy and purpose.
Will Houston ISD shut its doors during next weekโs arctic blast? How the district makes that decision
Read full article: Will Houston ISD shut its doors during next weekโs arctic blast? How the district makes that decisionAs Houston faces the possibility of snow and freezing temperatures next week, the Houston Independent School District (HISD) is closely monitoring the situation.
Houston homeownerโs driveway restored after months-long struggle with city repairs
Read full article: Houston homeownerโs driveway restored after months-long struggle with city repairsHomeownership often comes with its share of unexpected challenges, but Mary Trapp, didnโt expect a city issue would cause problems for her and her homeowners association. The ordeal surrounding a broken city pipe has stretched over three months, leaving her frustrated.
Surveillance video shows moment US Marshals try to arrest Brazoria County deputyโs accused killer
Read full article: Surveillance video shows moment US Marshals try to arrest Brazoria County deputyโs accused killerSurveillance footage, which may be disturbing to watch but has been edited, shows the moments right before Deputy Jesus Vargas was shot and killed.
Questions emerge after KPRC 2 Investigates examines missed Commissioners Court meetings by Judge Lina Hidalgo
Read full article: Questions emerge after KPRC 2 Investigates examines missed Commissioners Court meetings by Judge Lina HidalgoOn Monday, KPRC 2 Investigates showed you the attendance records of Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo at Commissioners Court during 2024.
Taxpayer funds misused for parties, dining and travel by Houston Housing Authority heads
Read full article: Taxpayer funds misused for parties, dining and travel by Houston Housing Authority headsFrom extravagant holiday parties to high-end dining, over $100,000 was spent on non-essential activities in just 21 months. This includes a $13,546 Christmas party and wellness massages costing over $2,000.
Inside the Texans: Strong defensive performance helps Texans cruise past Chargers; defending champs await
Read full article: Inside the Texans: Strong defensive performance helps Texans cruise past Chargers; defending champs awaitOn Saturday, the Houston Texans entered Wild Card Weekend as underdogs in their own stadium against a young and ascending Los Angeles Chargers team. Despite a rocky start on offense, the Texansโ defense produced four interceptionsโincluding a pick sixโand lifted the squad to a decisive 32-12 win.
TIMELINE: When did a Houston doctor who tested positive for cocaine start showing signs of impairment?
Read full article: TIMELINE: When did a Houston doctor who tested positive for cocaine start showing signs of impairment?Court records claim Dr. Nathan Starke was performing surgery on a patient when he first โshowed signs of impairment.โ He was suspended a month later and a month after that, he tested positive for cocaine and kratom.
Parents want answers after awarded-winning childcare facility removed from Harris County funding program
Read full article: Parents want answers after awarded-winning childcare facility removed from Harris County funding programParents in northwest Harris County are filled with anxiety and questions after learning a program they rely on for childcare will no longer be able to assist them at the end of the month.