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Ex-con man gives inside scoop on how crooks steal your home from right under your feet
Read full article: Ex-con man gives inside scoop on how crooks steal your home from right under your feetThere’s a way for criminals to steal your home right out from underneath you without you even doing anything wrong. And the worst part is - you might not even know for months.
Thieves hit 2 dozen storage units in Galleria-area Public Storage, victims include domestic violence charity
Read full article: Thieves hit 2 dozen storage units in Galleria-area Public Storage, victims include domestic violence charityCrooks cracked into 25 storage units inside of a Public Storage in Houston’s Galleria area.
Mike Miles addresses Harvard Elementary staff changes, Houston ISD board meeting live on KPRC 2+
Read full article: Mike Miles addresses Harvard Elementary staff changes, Houston ISD board meeting live on KPRC 2+After parents and students had the opportunity to address Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles on Thursday, we’re hoping to learn more by taking your questions directly to Miles later today.
‘Upheaval and unrest:’ Parents, students speak to HISD board after Harvard Elementary staff shakeup
Read full article: ‘Upheaval and unrest:’ Parents, students speak to HISD board after Harvard Elementary staff shakeupParents and students both had the opportunity to address Houston Independent School District Superintendent Mike Miles and the school board for the first time since the staff reorganization at Harvard Elementary school—and they didn’t hold back.
‘We sued that company:’ Harris Co. Attorney cracks down on home title theft crimes
Read full article: ‘We sued that company:’ Harris Co. Attorney cracks down on home title theft crimesA lawsuit ordering more than $1,000,000 in relief and penalties has been filed by the Harris County Attorney on behalf of victims of a crime known as “home title theft.”
Free family fun in Westchase District!
Read full article: Free family fun in Westchase District!Houston's Westchase District has transformed over the years, evolving into a thriving neighborhood connected by trails leading to parks. Home to 100 restaurants Westchase District is quickly becoming known not just as a prime office location but as an ideal place to live, work, and enjoy leisure activities. In recent years, significant investments in public infrastructure have been made to enhance the livability of Westchase District. The introduction of new parks and trails has not only beautified the area but has also made it more appealing for residents and employees alike. Throughout the year, Westchase District celebrates the community with hundreds of free, fun, family events. See what there is to explore!
Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix it
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning toward homes. KPRC 2 got CenterPoint to fix itFor the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning towards homes. Residents call KPRC 2 to straighten problem
Read full article: Hurricane Beryl left this power pole leaning towards homes. Residents call KPRC 2 to straighten problemFor the last three months, the people who live near a leaning power pole have been calling and calling and calling for help.
Head and hands of Texas teen last seen in 2005 found in freezer of Colorado home
Read full article: Head and hands of Texas teen last seen in 2005 found in freezer of Colorado homeThe head and hands found in a freezer inside a Colorado home have been identified as a teenager who might have been last seen alive in the Houston area.
‘She’s still a child’: Head and hands of teen last seen in Harris County in 2005 found in freezer in Colorado home
Read full article: ‘She’s still a child’: Head and hands of teen last seen in Harris County in 2005 found in freezer in Colorado homeThe head and hands found in a freezer inside a Colorado home have been identified as a teenager who might have been last seen alive in the Houston area.
‘We’ve been scarlet lettered:’ PornHub pulling out of Texas impacting paychecks for adult content creators
Read full article: ‘We’ve been scarlet lettered:’ PornHub pulling out of Texas impacting paychecks for adult content creatorsAdult content creators are sounding the alarm after months of Texas being locked out of the world’s largest pornography website: PornHub.
‘I’m determined to be better’: CenterPoint CEO talks failures and future in first TV interview since natural disasters
Read full article: ‘I’m determined to be better’: CenterPoint CEO talks failures and future in first TV interview since natural disastersThis is the first TV interview CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells has done since the May derecho and Hurricane Beryl earlier this year.
EXCLUSIVE: CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells answers KPRC 2 questions in first TV interview since derecho, Hurricane Beryl
Read full article: EXCLUSIVE: CenterPoint CEO Jason Wells answers KPRC 2 questions in first TV interview since derecho, Hurricane BerylJust days before Houstonians will be able to share their honest thoughts about CenterPoint Energy with the Texas Public Utilities Commission, the company’s top man has agreed to interview exclusively with KPRC 2′s Gage Goulding.
Florida communities hit by 3 hurricanes in last 13 months vow to rebuild
Read full article: Florida communities hit by 3 hurricanes in last 13 months vow to rebuildA single landfalling hurricane has the potential to set up a community for years. In the Florida Big Bend, many small communities have seen not one, not two, but three landfilling hurricanes in the past 13 months.
‘You can’t make peace with it:’ Hurricane Helene evacuees watching destruction on security cameras
Read full article: ‘You can’t make peace with it:’ Hurricane Helene evacuees watching destruction on security camerasHurricane Helene is here and all people who evacuated from their homes can do is watch. Literally.
Floridians make final preparations ahead of Hurricane Helene
Read full article: Floridians make final preparations ahead of Hurricane HeleneAs Hurricane Helene continues to strengthen while quickly moving towards the Florida Big Bend, people who chose to ride out the storm are making their final preparations.
KPRC 2 joins Hurricane Hunters in flight ahead of Helene: An important piece of forecasting
Read full article: KPRC 2 joins Hurricane Hunters in flight ahead of Helene: An important piece of forecastingThey’re simply known as ‘Hurricane Hunters,’ but the work done by the men and women of the 403rd Airlift Wing is much more than just a thrilling ride.
Fort Bend County Judge KP George accused in fake social profile case to influence election
Read full article: Fort Bend County Judge KP George accused in fake social profile case to influence electionOne of Fort Bend County’s top officials has been ordered to turn over his “cellular communication devices.”
Strike looming at Port Houston, 35 other ports that could have lasting impacts U.S. economy
Read full article: Strike looming at Port Houston, 35 other ports that could have lasting impacts U.S. economyA strike that is potentially just weeks away has the potential to have a weeks if not months-long impact on the U.S. economy.
Do you recognize this teen or his tattoo? He may be connected to the murder of another teen in Brookshire
Read full article: Do you recognize this teen or his tattoo? He may be connected to the murder of another teen in BrookshireAn 18-year-old is dead after being shot and left in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Brookshire.
Hospital communication failure sparks 24-hour search for single mom hit, killed walking home
Read full article: Hospital communication failure sparks 24-hour search for single mom hit, killed walking homeThe family of a single mother hit and killed while walking home over the weekend is demanding change after the hospital she was taken to says she was never brought to their emergency room.
Houston single mom left without car, rental after Ford safety recall won’t have fix until next year
Read full article: Houston single mom left without car, rental after Ford safety recall won’t have fix until next yearA Houston woman has been stranded without a set of wheels after her Ford EcoSport broke down and won’t have a fix for several months.
‘Looking for trouble:’ Men on horseback allegedly shoot at DoorDash driver in Fort Bend County
Read full article: ‘Looking for trouble:’ Men on horseback allegedly shoot at DoorDash driver in Fort Bend CountyA Houston-area DoorDash driver claims he was shot at after he tried to drive around a group of men riding horses.
Construction on Fort Bend County roads is ‘definitely a worry” if we need to evacuate for hurricane
Read full article: Construction on Fort Bend County roads is ‘definitely a worry” if we need to evacuate for hurricaneHurricane Rita may not have made landfall directly in the Houston area, but she still left a legacy that Houstonians will never forget.
Family devastated after teen found shot to death in parking lot of Brookshire apartment complex
Read full article: Family devastated after teen found shot to death in parking lot of Brookshire apartment complexAn 18-year-old is dead after being shot and left in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Brookshire.
MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The Woodlands
Read full article: MUST WATCH VIDEO: Mom keeps suspect from fleeing after hitting her car during police chase near The WoodlandsA mother helped police stop a man running from them over the weekend in Spring.
Here’s what we know about Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini who was gunned down at stoplight
Read full article: Here’s what we know about Harris County Pct. 4 Corporal Maher Husseini who was gunned down at stoplightAs the investigation continues to develop in the shooting death of Harris County Pct. 4 Deputy Constable Maher Husseini, here’s what we know so far about the victim.
Aide accused of beating intellectually disabled man with electric cord at Pearland facility, state investigates
Read full article: Aide accused of beating intellectually disabled man with electric cord at Pearland facility, state investigatesA Pearland facility whose mission is to help physically and mentally disabled people is now under investigation by Texas state authorities.
Bellaire restaurant hit by robbers who ‘knew what they were doing’
Read full article: Bellaire restaurant hit by robbers who ‘knew what they were doing’A restaurant owner in southwest Houston was left stunned and confused after his establishment was hit by robbers. If that wasn’t shocking enough, details surrounding the break-in have led the owner to believe this was not the work of inexperienced crooks.
DANGLING DANGER: Chunk of utility pole replaced by CenterPoint Energy left dangling on new pole
Read full article: DANGLING DANGER: Chunk of utility pole replaced by CenterPoint Energy left dangling on new poleCenterPoint Energy continues to repair its infrastructure from a double punch of the May derecho followed by Hurricane Beryl. But their work is turning some heads in the process.
Hot and hard work: A day in the life of a lineworker in Houston
Read full article: Hot and hard work: A day in the life of a lineworker in HoustonThe saying “It takes an army to build something great” couldn’t be a better fit for the work being done to strengthen the CenterPoint Energy infrastructure.
‘It’s a miracle’: Two kids survive being ejected during violent rollover on Houston’s East Freeway
Read full article: ‘It’s a miracle’: Two kids survive being ejected during violent rollover on Houston’s East FreewayTwo children, both under the age of five, somehow survived a violent rollover crash in which they both were ejected from the vehicle.
Car seat safety: How to make sure your car seat is correctly installed
Read full article: Car seat safety: How to make sure your car seat is correctly installedProperly using a car seat is the best way parents can prevent car-related injuries in their young children. Texas Children's Hospital joins KPRC 2 News Today at 10 to share how to properly install a car seat.
‘I don’t have a radio:’ New recording shows former Uvalde school police chief called non-emergency line
Read full article: ‘I don’t have a radio:’ New recording shows former Uvalde school police chief called non-emergency lineThe top school law enforcement officer in Uvalde at the time of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in 2022 didn’t have his radio on him while responding to the shooting.
Why it could still take weeks to remove Hurricane Beryl debris in parts of Harris County
Read full article: Why it could still take weeks to remove Hurricane Beryl debris in parts of Harris CountyAccording to Commissioner Tom Ramsey, it could take several more weeks before a debris truck even sets a tire on streets in precinct 3. In fact, it will be another at least three weeks until every street has a debris truck make a first pass.
How to protect your kids when posting ‘back-to-school’ pictures on social media
Read full article: How to protect your kids when posting ‘back-to-school’ pictures on social mediaAs kids across Houston get ready for another year of school, many parents are also getting ready for something that has become widely accepted as an annual tradition: first day of school pictures of the kiddos.
Artificial intelligence and ‘deepfakes’ could spread life threatening misinformation in emergencies
Read full article: Artificial intelligence and ‘deepfakes’ could spread life threatening misinformation in emergenciesWhen a hurricane is eyeing up the Texas Gulf Coast, we all want to know the most up-to-date information every single minute.
‘I’ve been meaning to reach you about your car’s extended warranty’: Is it a scam or just misleading?
Read full article: ‘I’ve been meaning to reach you about your car’s extended warranty’: Is it a scam or just misleading?They try by phone, by email and even by mail. It seems a carrier pigeon is the only method of communication these companies looking to reach you about your vehicle’s extended warranty.
Community pays for new prosthetic leg after 9-year-old loses his in Gulf of Mexico during Galveston vacation
Read full article: Community pays for new prosthetic leg after 9-year-old loses his in Gulf of Mexico during Galveston vacationJust days after a boy lost his prosthetic leg in the Gulf of Mexico while on family vacation on Galveston, the community has raised enough money to help buy him a replacement.
The sky is the limit for this 12-year-old from Houston! Take a tour of the world’s largest passenger airliner
Read full article: The sky is the limit for this 12-year-old from Houston! Take a tour of the world’s largest passenger airlinerIn two days, Lucas will celebrate his thirteenth birthday and for most of his birthdays, he has had the same big wish...to get an up-close look at an Airbus A380 - the world’s largest passenger airliner.
‘We were so exhausted:’ Couple survives 36 hours at sea after current carries them while scuba diving near Matagorda
Read full article: ‘We were so exhausted:’ Couple survives 36 hours at sea after current carries them while scuba diving near MatagordaA couple from Oklahoma survived two nights and nearly two days bobbing in the Gulf of Mexico last week.
Patch placed on natural gas condensate leak that’s been spilling in Gulf of Mexico for weeks
Read full article: Patch placed on natural gas condensate leak that’s been spilling in Gulf of Mexico for weeksA natural gas condensate leak that has been spilling into the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Galveston has finally been stopped after weeks of nonstop pollution.
‘I don’t remember anything’: Dad drugged at Montrose bar after drinking his wife’s drink roofied by a ‘creepy’ guy
Read full article: ‘I don’t remember anything’: Dad drugged at Montrose bar after drinking his wife’s drink roofied by a ‘creepy’ guyA father and husband was drugged while out drinking with his wife at a Montrose bar.
Who owns rig that’s spilling natural gas condensate into Gulf of Mexico near Galveston?
Read full article: Who owns rig that’s spilling natural gas condensate into Gulf of Mexico near Galveston?For at least two weeks, natural gas condensate has been spilling into the Gulf of Mexico just off the coast of Galveston. There’s no end in sight.
Texas sues over federal program that lets minors get birth control without parental consent
Read full article: Texas sues over federal program that lets minors get birth control without parental consentTexas Attorney General Ken Paxton has sued the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (“HHS”), Secretary Xavier Becerra, and other members of the Biden Administration for a federal contraception program that allows minors to get birth control prescribed without parental consent.
Former Houston city manager Patrece Lee faces new felony charge in water line repair contract scandal
Read full article: Former Houston city manager Patrece Lee faces new felony charge in water line repair contract scandalA new charge has been filed against a former city manager at the center of a contract corruption scandal in Houston.
Cy-Fair Fire Department shares safety tips for grill masters
Read full article: Cy-Fair Fire Department shares safety tips for grill mastersNicholas Buonarosa, District Chief 9-A with the Cy-Fair Fire Department, shares essential safety tips to ensure a safe and enjoyable experience for beginners and grill masters.
Hours after Biden drops out of presidential race, Kamala Harris drops merch line
Read full article: Hours after Biden drops out of presidential race, Kamala Harris drops merch lineNot even 12 hours have passed since President Joe Biden bowed out of the 2024 Presidential election just months before Election Day.
No, Kamala Harris isn’t guaranteed the Democratic nomination. There’s a lot of names in the ring
Read full article: No, Kamala Harris isn’t guaranteed the Democratic nomination. There’s a lot of names in the ringWhen President Joe Biden told America that he was pulling out of the 2024 Presidential election race, he also endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris in the same breath.
Florida Senator to introduce resolution urging 25th Amendment to remove President Biden from office
Read full article: Florida Senator to introduce resolution urging 25th Amendment to remove President Biden from officeA Republican Senator from Florida is looking to have President Joe Biden removed from office.
Oil sheen seen for miles off Galveston coast, spill coming from ‘inactive’ offshore drilling platform
Read full article: Oil sheen seen for miles off Galveston coast, spill coming from ‘inactive’ offshore drilling platformA massive oil sheen is stretching for miles along the Galveston coast in the Gulf of Mexico.
‘I think you’ll see a lot of places going down’: Restaurant owner suing CenterPoint warns of future blackouts
Read full article: ‘I think you’ll see a lot of places going down’: Restaurant owner suing CenterPoint warns of future blackoutsA Montrose restaurant owner who is part of a class-action lawsuit suing CenterPoint because of the recent power outages, is speaking to us about the impact having no power for days had on our local food industry.
‘I don’t know how safe it is:’ Residents return to where Beryl made landfall in Matagorda
Read full article: ‘I don’t know how safe it is:’ Residents return to where Beryl made landfall in MatagordaResidents are slowly making their way back to Matagorda, Texas after Hurricane Beryl delivered a blow to the small coastal community.
WATCH: Nature’s beauty returns to Matagorda 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl wreaks havoc
Read full article: WATCH: Nature’s beauty returns to Matagorda 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl wreaks havocJust 24 hours after Hurricane Beryl delivered a wallop to Matagorda Beach, nature has returned like nothing ever happened.
‘Unprecedented’ outages: CenterPoint executive promises you’ll get estimated times for power restoration Thursday
Read full article: ‘Unprecedented’ outages: CenterPoint executive promises you’ll get estimated times for power restoration ThursdayMore than a million customers are still without power in the Houston metro area after Hurricane Beryl’s destructive wind knocked out power. Starting Thursday, CenterPoint will give customers estimated restoration times.
Heat Exhaustion: Who’s at highest risk, symptoms to watch out for, and how to know when to get medical help
Read full article: Heat Exhaustion: Who’s at highest risk, symptoms to watch out for, and how to know when to get medical helpHeat exhaustion and heat stroke are SERIOUS risks in these unfavorable weather conditions. Learn more about how to protect yourself from the scorching heat here. 🥵🌡️#HeatSafety #StayCool #HoustonHeat
Running out of time and supplies. Beryl making final approach to Texas Gulf Coast
Read full article: Running out of time and supplies. Beryl making final approach to Texas Gulf CoastSunday is the final day to make any preparations ahead of what is forecast to be a third and final landfall from Hurricane Beryl along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Campers haul RVs out, residents board up ahead of Beryl in South Texas
Read full article: Campers haul RVs out, residents board up ahead of Beryl in South TexasAs Tropical Storm Beryl inches closer to the Texas Gulf Coast, many aren’t willing to roll the dice when it comes to what kind of wind and storm surge the tropical system will bring.
LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Matagorda County as Category 1 Hurricane
Read full article: LIVE UPDATES: Hurricane Beryl makes landfall in Matagorda County as Category 1 HurricaneTropical Storm Beryl is forecast to re-intensify to hurricane status before making a final landfall along the Texas Gulf Coast.
Army vet sucker punched by Sugar Land bar employee who allegedly called him the ‘N-word’
Read full article: Army vet sucker punched by Sugar Land bar employee who allegedly called him the ‘N-word’The Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission has opened an investigation after a veteran of the U.S. Army was hospitalized from being sucker punched at a Sugar Land bar.
VIDEO: Get an up-close look at the repairs being made to Lake Livingston Dam
Read full article: VIDEO: Get an up-close look at the repairs being made to Lake Livingston DamConstruction crews are working around the clock to make repairs to the Lake Livingston Dam after near-historic rainfall caused damage to the dam.
🥵 It’s so hot in Houston that even raccoons are throwing a pool party!
Read full article: 🥵 It’s so hot in Houston that even raccoons are throwing a pool party!These raccoons are living their best life and beating the heat by taking a cool dip in this Houston resident's backyard pool. Video courtesy of Mark Dykes to our Gage Goulding.
What’s going on with the Lake Livingston Dam? KPRC 2 digs into the problem, finds answers on the fix
Read full article: What’s going on with the Lake Livingston Dam? KPRC 2 digs into the problem, finds answers on the fixNearly a week after the Trinity River Authority declared a “potential failure watch” for the Lake Livingston Dam, we’re learning about the damage done during flooding earlier this year.
How a problem at Lake Livingston Dam could impact water for millions in Houston
Read full article: How a problem at Lake Livingston Dam could impact water for millions in HoustonA Lake Livingston Dam is now being watched for a “potential failure.” While the dam is more than 80 miles away from Houston, this could be a huge problem for millions of people.