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‘Beyond a joke:’ KPRC 2 viewers still dealing with ongoing postal delays share frustrations
Read full article: ‘Beyond a joke:’ KPRC 2 viewers still dealing with ongoing postal delays share frustrationsFrom lost birthday cards to cashiers’ checks stuck in limbo, the complaints are growing louder as postal service issues persist.
If you see CenterPoint Energy in your neighborhood—you may lose power
Read full article: If you see CenterPoint Energy in your neighborhood—you may lose powerAs if CenterPoint Energy hasn’t caused enough frustration across the Houston area, KPRC 2 viewers have reached out to us, saying they were told by the energy company that they may lose power—again.
Driver found dead from gunshot after crashing into gas pumps in SW Houston
Read full article: Driver found dead from gunshot after crashing into gas pumps in SW HoustonAuthorities are piecing together what led to a driver’s death in southwest Houston after he crashed his car into gas pumps but was later discovered to have fatal gunshot wounds.
Missing Houston woman Christina Johnson and her dog Max found near the University of Houston
Read full article: Missing Houston woman Christina Johnson and her dog Max found near the University of HoustonMax was found last Friday, 7.7 miles away in a neighborhood on Cedar Creek Drive as violent storms rolled through the area.
Sounds of rapid gunfire keep neighbors up at night in a SW Houston neighborhood
Read full article: Sounds of rapid gunfire keep neighbors up at night in a SW Houston neighborhoodShotgun shell casings are seen spread out on the ground. They’re from guns being fired on a private property behind Townwood Park.
HFD firefighter speaks after gun pointed at him, his partner, forcing them to jump off apartment balcony
Read full article: HFD firefighter speaks after gun pointed at him, his partner, forcing them to jump off apartment balconyCorey Grant is still recovering after a gun was pointed at him and his partner, and they were forced to jump from a second-floor apartment in Southwest Houston.
Smoke billows over Southwest Freeway at Bissonnet as firefighters battle fire
Read full article: Smoke billows over Southwest Freeway at Bissonnet as firefighters battle fireHouston firefighters responded to a fire Wednesday morning at a building in southwest Houston, according to the fire department.
‘She was my life’: Mother of Houston woman killed in murder-suicide raises alarm on domestic violence
Read full article: ‘She was my life’: Mother of Houston woman killed in murder-suicide raises alarm on domestic violenceA mother of three was brutally murdered by her husband in their Southwest Houston home in an apparent murder-suicide.
Mother, daughter severely hurt after falling 15 feet towards concrete from wooden balcony; lawyer says landlord at fault
Read full article: Mother, daughter severely hurt after falling 15 feet towards concrete from wooden balcony; lawyer says landlord at faultA mother and daughter were severely hurt after the balcony rail on the apartment home they were renting had broken, sending them both tumbling to the concrete.
‘Return it’: SW Houston pastor pleads for return of 2 trailers worth nearly $2.5K
Read full article: ‘Return it’: SW Houston pastor pleads for return of 2 trailers worth nearly $2.5KA southwest Houston church is asking for the public’s help after they say thieves stole two trailers on their property.
‘They came prepared’ SW Houston pizza restaurant displaying Israel flag believed to be targeted by thieves
Read full article: ‘They came prepared’ SW Houston pizza restaurant displaying Israel flag believed to be targeted by thievesA southwest Houston restaurant owner is searching for answers after a burglar forced his way inside their building and caused thousands of dollars worth of damage.
5 affordable things to do around town to celebrate Halloween weekend
Read full article: 5 affordable things to do around town to celebrate Halloween weekendIf you're looking for some Halloween-themed events and activities to enjoy in the Houston area this weekend, our next guest has some great ideas for the entire family to enjoy together.
Man allegedly shot at people who tried to help him after crash, barricaded himself in car in SW Houston
Read full article: Man allegedly shot at people who tried to help him after crash, barricaded himself in car in SW HoustonA man shot at several people, who tried to render aid to him after he was involved in a crash, and he barricaded himself in his car on Sunday in southwest Houston, according to the Houston Police Department.
‘DRAINED’ Investigation: Why you might have low water pressure right now
Read full article: ‘DRAINED’ Investigation: Why you might have low water pressure right nowSome water customers in the City of Houston say when they turn on their water, they get only a trickle. Low water pressure is ‘DRAINING’ many of you from downtown to Garden Oaks to southwest Houston. Investigator Amy Davis is getting answers about what the city is doing about it.
Soaring temperatures, no rain leading to water pressure problems in Houston
Read full article: Soaring temperatures, no rain leading to water pressure problems in HoustonCan you imagine trying to take a cold shower on a 100-degree day in Houston and all you get is a sprinkle of water from a shower head that just spits at you?
Jury deliberations in AJ Armstrong Jr.’s murder trial continue on Day 2
Read full article: Jury deliberations in AJ Armstrong Jr.’s murder trial continue on Day 2Closing arguments were expected to wrap up Tuesday in the third capital murder trial against Antonio “AJ” Armstrong, who is accused of killing his parents at the family’s southwest Houston home in 2016. AJ, now 23 years old and married, was only 16 years old at the time of the murders.
Have you seen Scooter? Suspect wanted in fatal shooting of man at gas station near southwest Houston
Read full article: Have you seen Scooter? Suspect wanted in fatal shooting of man at gas station near southwest HoustonHouston police are searching for a suspect charged in the fatal shooting of a man at a gas station near southwest Houston last month.
Teen critically injured after argument at convenience store leads to shootout in southwest Houston
Read full article: Teen critically injured after argument at convenience store leads to shootout in southwest HoustonA 19-year-old was critically injured after being shot multiple times during an altercation in southwest Houston early Thursday.
Evidence Room Extra: Family member of man executed after ‘Malibu Grand Prix Murders’ shares memories with KPRC 2
Read full article: Evidence Room Extra: Family member of man executed after ‘Malibu Grand Prix Murders’ shares memories with KPRC 2On July 1, 1983, the bodies of four young men were discovered at a popular Houston arcade and racetrack along the Southwest Freeway near Westpark. The victims had been mutilated and slashed in a gruesome case that left the community reeling and veteran law enforcement officers with scenes many had never encountered during their careers.
Man shot twice in both legs outside southwest Houston nightclub, woman also hurt
Read full article: Man shot twice in both legs outside southwest Houston nightclub, woman also hurtA man and a woman were hurt after multiple shots were fired in a southwest Houston nightclub parking lot early Tuesday morning.
Shooting leaves 1 man dead, 1 hurt at SW Houston apartment complex
Read full article: Shooting leaves 1 man dead, 1 hurt at SW Houston apartment complexAn investigation was underway after a 23-year-old man was killed and another was hurt in a shooting inside a southwest Houston apartment, police said.
Man dies at hospital after he was found with several gunshot wounds at SW Houston bus stop
Read full article: Man dies at hospital after he was found with several gunshot wounds at SW Houston bus stopOfficers with Houston Police Department said they were flagged down for help after they were told a man was found with several gunshot wounds at a southwest Houston bus stop early Monday.
Suspect, 20, arrested in fatal shooting of man outside convenience store in SW Houston
Read full article: Suspect, 20, arrested in fatal shooting of man outside convenience store in SW HoustonA 20-year-old is accused of fatally shooting a man during an argument outside of a southwest Houston convenience store in February.
3 men fatally shot outside nightclub parking lot in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: 3 men fatally shot outside nightclub parking lot in southwest Houston, police sayAn investigation is underway after three people were shot and killed outside a nightclub in southwest Houston Sunday morning, Houston police say.
Suspect wanted after woman found shot multiple times in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: Suspect wanted after woman found shot multiple times in southwest Houston, police sayHouston police are investigating after they say a woman was found shot multiple times in southwest Houston Sunday afternoon.
Teen charged in shooting death of man after caught breaking into vehicles at apartments near NRG: HPD
Read full article: Teen charged in shooting death of man after caught breaking into vehicles at apartments near NRG: HPDCharges have been filed against a suspect accused of fatally shooting a man who police say he confronted him over several vehicle break-ins near NRG Park last November.
2 suspects charged after chase ends in officer-involved shooting in SW Houston, HPD says
Read full article: 2 suspects charged after chase ends in officer-involved shooting in SW Houston, HPD saysOne suspect was shot by an officer and four others are in custody after a chase ended in an officer-involved shooting in southwest Houston early Monday, police say.
2 dead, 1 injured in related shootings in SW Houston; family members identify one of the victims
Read full article: 2 dead, 1 injured in related shootings in SW Houston; family members identify one of the victimsA Houston family is heartbroken after their loved one was shot and killed Saturday afternoon.
Man found shot, killed at SW Houston apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Man found shot, killed at SW Houston apartment complex, police sayAn investigation is underway after a man was found dead with at least one gunshot wound at an apartment complex in southwest Houston early Saturday, police say.
Residents wake up to smell of gas in air 2 days before Christmas with no warning on what CenterPoint calls ‘normal procedure’
Read full article: Residents wake up to smell of gas in air 2 days before Christmas with no warning on what CenterPoint calls ‘normal procedure’Residents of the Southwest Crossing neighborhood near Chimney Rock Road and West Orem Drive woke up to the smell of gas permeating their neighborhood and a strange sound two days before Christmas.
Houston City Council approves to purchase land in efforts to protect vulnerable communities from flooding during severe storms
Read full article: Houston City Council approves to purchase land in efforts to protect vulnerable communities from flooding during severe stormsHouston City Council voted to purchase land in efforts to mitigate flooding in vulnerable communities during future severe storms, according to a release.
Hit-and-run driver found receiving treatment at ER after leaving 17-year-old passenger to die at crash site, police say
Read full article: Hit-and-run driver found receiving treatment at ER after leaving 17-year-old passenger to die at crash site, police sayCharges have been filed against a man who fled the scene after causing a crash that killed his 17-year-old passenger, according to Houston police.
Special needs man will likely need walker for rest of life after caretaker at group home allegedly shot him over piece of chicken
Read full article: Special needs man will likely need walker for rest of life after caretaker at group home allegedly shot him over piece of chickenAn investigation is underway at a southwest Houston group home after a man with special needs said he was shot by someone who was supposed to be his caretaker -- apparently over barbecue chicken.
1 dead, 2 hurt after drive-by shooting outside southwest Houston gas station, police say
Read full article: 1 dead, 2 hurt after drive-by shooting outside southwest Houston gas station, police sayOne person is dead and two others were hurt after a drive-by shooting outside a gas station in southwest Houston, police say.
Bicycle riding bandit robs customer at gunpoint at ATM in Meyerland Plaza parking lot, HPD says
Read full article: Bicycle riding bandit robs customer at gunpoint at ATM in Meyerland Plaza parking lot, HPD saysThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspect who robbed a man at an ATM in the Meyerland Plaza parking lot, then rode off on a getaway bicycle.
Detailed timeline: Murder charges filed against man accused of gunning down security guard outside of Club Onyx, HPD says
Read full article: Detailed timeline: Murder charges filed against man accused of gunning down security guard outside of Club Onyx, HPD saysAuthorities have identified and charged a man who shot and killed a security guard who intervened in an argument between the suspect and a woman outside a gentlemen’s club along Houston’s popular Richmond strip, according to Houston police.
Have you seen him? Police seeking man wanted for attempting to rob ATM customer in SW Houston
Read full article: Have you seen him? Police seeking man wanted for attempting to rob ATM customer in SW HoustonHouston police need the community’s help in finding a man who allegedly attempted to rob a customer who was withdrawing cash from an ATM machine in July.
Who killed Steven Davis? Family hopes information will lead to identification of suspect
Read full article: Who killed Steven Davis? Family hopes information will lead to identification of suspectCrime Stoppers and the Houston Police Department’s Homicide Division need the public’s assistance identifying the suspect who gunned down a man in southwest Houston.
Person of interest detained, questioned following death of father, 2-year-old boy found in stolen SUV: HPD
Read full article: Person of interest detained, questioned following death of father, 2-year-old boy found in stolen SUV: HPDHouston police are investigating the death of a 2-year-old boy who was found inside a stolen SUV after his father was gunned down in a southwest Houston parking lot Tuesday afternoon.
Health officials launch statewide initiative to get more Texans vaccinated, boosted
Read full article: Health officials launch statewide initiative to get more Texans vaccinated, boostedState health officials and doctors will be in Houston this week to encourage people to get their COVID-19 vaccinations and updated booster shots.
Comedian Mo Amer treats Alief ISD families with shopping spree after many of them lost everything in apartment fire
Read full article: Comedian Mo Amer treats Alief ISD families with shopping spree after many of them lost everything in apartment fireIt’s almost been a month since a fire destroyed several units at the Sedona Square Apartment on Court Glen Drive in Southwest Houston.
PHOTOS: Recognize this SUV? Police share vehicle with potential link to 17-year-old’s shooting death
Read full article: PHOTOS: Recognize this SUV? Police share vehicle with potential link to 17-year-old’s shooting deathTwo photos of a vehicle were released Monday after a 17-year-old died after a shooting in southwest Houston over the weekend.
2 firefighters injured in accident involving ambulance in SW Houston
Read full article: 2 firefighters injured in accident involving ambulance in SW HoustonTwo Houston firefighters were taken to the hospital Wednesday morning after being involved in a crash in southwest Houston, according to authorities.
Evicted resident shot, killed after intentionally setting fire to multi-rental property home in SW Houston; 3 residents dead, police say
Read full article: Evicted resident shot, killed after intentionally setting fire to multi-rental property home in SW Houston; 3 residents dead, police sayA man reportedly evicted from a southwest Houston home allegedly set fire to the building to lure tenants from their homes then shot five of them — killing three — before he was shot by a Houston police officer, police say.
FBI releases photos of man suspected in 2 bank robberies within last 2 months
Read full article: FBI releases photos of man suspected in 2 bank robberies within last 2 monthsThe FBI Violent Crime Task Force needs the public’s help identifying and locating the suspect who is believed to have robbed two banks - one in southwest Houston and another in southeast Houston - in just under two months.
Caught on camera: Suspect wearing one sock, no shoes robs SW Houston law office receptionist with letter opener
Read full article: Caught on camera: Suspect wearing one sock, no shoes robs SW Houston law office receptionist with letter openerThe suspect is believed to be between 30 to 40 years old, and was wearing a white muscle shirt, Adidas pants, and had on only one sock with no shoes.
Something to Smile About
Read full article: Something to Smile AboutBarry Burns rides motorcycles, has dabbled in acting, and is getting into teaching. Plus, he has an infectious smile. Grins from ear to ear. But, it was not always this way. Houston Life’s Melanie Camp headed to Southwest Houston to meet Barry and find out how Amazing Dental Solutions changed Barry's life for the better.
Caught on camera: Recognize this guy? Video shows suspected thief, store employee fighting over pressure washers
Read full article: Caught on camera: Recognize this guy? Video shows suspected thief, store employee fighting over pressure washersThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspect who fled the scene after stealing from a southwest Houston home improvement store and fighting with an employee who tried to stop him.
‘They just lost everything’: Several families displaced after 2-alarm blaze rips through SW Houston apartments
Read full article: ‘They just lost everything’: Several families displaced after 2-alarm blaze rips through SW Houston apartmentsFirefighters are on the scene of a two-alarm fire at an apartment complex in southwest Houston.
Woman randomly shot by suspect at SW Houston apartment complex, police say
Read full article: Woman randomly shot by suspect at SW Houston apartment complex, police sayA woman was randomly shot in the shoulder by a suspect who was reportedly shooting another man at an apartment complex in southwest Houston early Saturday, police said.
Air Alliance Houston teams up with several organizations for bike ride to sample the air quality in Gulfton community
Read full article: Air Alliance Houston teams up with several organizations for bike ride to sample the air quality in Gulfton communityAir Alliance Houston is taking action to address environmental concerns in a Southwest Houston community and raising awareness about air pollution issues.
Video: Suspects wanted in aggravated robbery of woman at apartment complex near SW Houston
Read full article: Video: Suspects wanted in aggravated robbery of woman at apartment complex near SW HoustonThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspects responsible for an aggravated robbery at an apartment complex near southwest Houston.
A new way for families to spend the Fourth of July
Read full article: A new way for families to spend the Fourth of JulyThursday at 3:00 p.m. on Houston Life, we’re live to show you a new way for your family to spend the Fourth of July. We’re live as setup is underway for the 2022 Liberty Fest in Southwest Houston. We’ll introduce you to the food vendors, get a demonstration from a Shakira look-a-like performer, plus the best way for you and your family to catch the fireworks! That’s Thursday at 3:00 p.m. on KPRC 2.
Bissonnet Track pimp ‘Lavish Lewis’ facing up to life in prison for sex trafficking, US Attorney says
Read full article: Bissonnet Track pimp ‘Lavish Lewis’ facing up to life in prison for sex trafficking, US Attorney saysA 46-year-old Houston man has been taken into custody on charges of sex trafficking and could possibly spend the rest of his life behind bars, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has announced.
Caught-on-camera: Aggravated robbery suspect holds up Dollar General in southwest Houston
Read full article: Caught-on-camera: Aggravated robbery suspect holds up Dollar General in southwest HoustonThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s help identifying a suspect responsible for the aggravated robbery of a Dollar General store in southwest Houston.
HPD: Frightened woman with child in car accidentally runs over, kills robbery suspect engaged in shootout
Read full article: HPD: Frightened woman with child in car accidentally runs over, kills robbery suspect engaged in shootoutA suspect who was engaged in a shootout with a man he was attempting to rob was struck and killed by a vehicle driven by an innocent woman who was trying to get herself and a child out of harm’s way, according to Houston police.
‘New Era of Health Care’: UH College of Medicine renamed in honor of Tilman Fertitta after $50M pledge
Read full article: ‘New Era of Health Care’: UH College of Medicine renamed in honor of Tilman Fertitta after $50M pledgeProminent businessman Tilman J. Fertitta and his family have pledged $50 million to the University of Houston College of Medicine to ignite a new era of innovative and equitable health care in Houston and across Texas. In recognition of the legacy-defining support, the medical school is now named the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine.
Suspect hospitalized after being shot by officer at apartment complex in SW Houston, HPD says
Read full article: Suspect hospitalized after being shot by officer at apartment complex in SW Houston, HPD saysA suspect was taken to the hospital Wednesday afternoon after being shot by an officer in southwest Houston, according to police.
ONLY ON 2: Hair store owner speaks out after 2 masked gunmen steal $300K inventory, employee’s car
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Hair store owner speaks out after 2 masked gunmen steal $300K inventory, employee’s carOne Houston area business owner and her team are facing the aftermath of a terrifying robbery caught on surveillance video.
Grand jury considering southwest Houston parking lot fatal shooting after man claims self-defense, police say
Read full article: Grand jury considering southwest Houston parking lot fatal shooting after man claims self-defense, police sayA Harris County grand jury is considering a shooting in which a man claims he shot another man in self-defense in a southwest Houston parking lot on Sunday.
Suspect who fled naked from hospital, stole ambulance from Texas Medical Center in custody following SWAT standoff
Read full article: Suspect who fled naked from hospital, stole ambulance from Texas Medical Center in custody following SWAT standoffA suspect who stole an ambulance, then crashed the emergency vehicle in southwest Houston, has been taken into custody, ending an hours-long SWAT standoff, according to Houston police.
Woman fatally struck by 15-year-old driving without permit in SW Houston, police say
Read full article: Woman fatally struck by 15-year-old driving without permit in SW Houston, police sayHouston police are investigating after a pedestrian was fatally struck in the southwest side of town Monday afternoon.
2 charged in 2021 death of man whose body was discovered at SW Houston park
Read full article: 2 charged in 2021 death of man whose body was discovered at SW Houston parkCharges have been filed against two suspects in the fatal shooting of a man whose body was found at a park in southwest Houston in 2021.
HPD: Suspect charged after shootout erupts between front seat, back seat passengers in vehicle in SW Houston
Read full article: HPD: Suspect charged after shootout erupts between front seat, back seat passengers in vehicle in SW HoustonCharges have been filed against a suspect arrested in the fatal shooting of a man in southwest Houston on Saturday.
VIDEO: Woman outside watering plants when chased, attacked by home invasion suspects in southwest Houston, police say
Read full article: VIDEO: Woman outside watering plants when chased, attacked by home invasion suspects in southwest Houston, police sayThe Houston Police Department is asking for the public’s help tracking down three suspects wanted in an aggravated robbery and home invasion case in southwest Houston.
Caught on camera: 63-year-old man robbed, attacked by 2 suspects before stealing vehicle outside SW Houston hotel
Read full article: Caught on camera: 63-year-old man robbed, attacked by 2 suspects before stealing vehicle outside SW Houston hotelHouston police are looking for two suspects who allegedly punched and kicked a 63-year-old man and stole his vehicle outside a southwest Houston hotel earlier this month.
Have you seen her? Woman wanted in deadly shooting of man at SW Houston apartments, HPD says
Read full article: Have you seen her? Woman wanted in deadly shooting of man at SW Houston apartments, HPD saysA woman accused of fatally shooting a man at a southwest Houston apartment complex is wanted by police.
1 in custody, 1 on the run: Brothers accused of fatally shooting man, carjacking another during getaway in southwest Houston
Read full article: 1 in custody, 1 on the run: Brothers accused of fatally shooting man, carjacking another during getaway in southwest HoustonHouston police have arrested a suspect and are searching for his brother after the two allegedly killed one man, and carjacked another on a chaotic-filled evening at an apartment complex in southwest Houston.