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Is the Houston water bill plan working? Who is in charge of fixing the issues exposed by KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation?
Read full article: Is the Houston water bill plan working? Who is in charge of fixing the issues exposed by KPRC 2 ‘DRAINED’ Investigation?The KPRC 2 'DRAINED' investigation into inaccurate and outrageous water bills got big results this past April. Now four months into the Houston Mayor's plan to fix the water billing issues we wanted to know if it's working. What's changed? And who's in charge of fixing all of the problems we exposed? KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Amy Davis is looking out for you as she checks the city's progress in correcting the water problems draining so many of you.
‘Good times, good finds!’ Japanese chain, Daiso, opens new location in west Houston, promising unique, affordable items
Read full article: ‘Good times, good finds!’ Japanese chain, Daiso, opens new location in west Houston, promising unique, affordable itemsWhether you’re a coupon clipper or you just enjoy leisurely shopping for the vibes, this new store opening in West Houston may be just for you.
Police responding to burglary at woman’s W. Houston apartment shoot family member who fired gun at them
Read full article: Police responding to burglary at woman’s W. Houston apartment shoot family member who fired gun at themA man has been taken to a hospital after being shot in the leg after police say he fired a gun at officers responding to a burglary call at a West Houston apartment complex.
Man accused of killing 74-year-old woman at W. Houston senior living apartments
Read full article: Man accused of killing 74-year-old woman at W. Houston senior living apartmentsA 66-year-old man has been arrested, accused of shooting and killing a 74-year-old woman at a West Houston senior living apartment complex.
Park Ten project causing traffic delays for drivers on West Houston road after construction company declared bankruptcy
Read full article: Park Ten project causing traffic delays for drivers on West Houston road after construction company declared bankruptcyKPRC2 viewer Frans Floris reached out to us about Park Row Drive between Highway 6 and Eldridge Parkway in West Houston.
‘Solvable’: Solving cold cases within marginalized communities
Read full article: ‘Solvable’: Solving cold cases within marginalized communitiesDe’Shaun Hollins was murdered in West Houston in 1992. When KPRC 2 began on this story, Parson did not know where her son’s body had been left. Thanks to the good Samaritans who found De’Shaun’s body and reached out to Zach Lashway after his initial report aired in July, Annette now has some answers.
Man listed as cosmetic surgeon at west Houston office charged for practicing without license
Read full article: Man listed as cosmetic surgeon at west Houston office charged for practicing without licenseOfficials said that a man who worked at a plastic surgery center as a physician in west Houston was charged for practicing medicine without a license.
Pop-Off Politics: Houston city council facing $48 million in emergency waterline repairs
Read full article: Pop-Off Politics: Houston city council facing $48 million in emergency waterline repairsThe segment featuring KPRC2 Investigator Mario Diaz takes a look at how politicians spend tax dollars during their meetings.
‘I’m very confused.’ Retired Houston couple stressed over $2,000 water bill
Read full article: ‘I’m very confused.’ Retired Houston couple stressed over $2,000 water billHundreds of Houston water customers who have paid their bills on time every month are getting slapped with enormous charges months later with no explanation. The KPRC 2 Investigates team is digging into the billing nightmares that are leaving customers “DRAINED.”
2 HPD officers stabbed, man in ‘mental crisis’ killed during welfare check at west Houston home, police say
Read full article: 2 HPD officers stabbed, man in ‘mental crisis’ killed during welfare check at west Houston home, police sayTwo HPD officers were stabbed in the face while serving a welfare check and a man is dead after an officer-involved shooting at a west Houston home Saturday morning, police said.
Update: Surveillance video released of 2 suspects tied to deadly carjacking, shooting in west Houston
Read full article: Update: Surveillance video released of 2 suspects tied to deadly carjacking, shooting in west HoustonA new surveillance video has been released Friday of two suspects tied to a deadly carjacking and shooting Tuesday morning, according to the Houston Police Department.
HPD recovers vehicle stolen during deadly west Houston carjacking but still searching for suspects
Read full article: HPD recovers vehicle stolen during deadly west Houston carjacking but still searching for suspectsPolice are on the hunt for two suspects who allegedly shot a woman during a carjacking, then ran the victim over with her own vehicle in west Houston on Valentine’s Day.
Two teens, including juvenile, charged in shooting of another teen at west Houston apartments
Read full article: Two teens, including juvenile, charged in shooting of another teen at west Houston apartmentsCharges have been filed against two teen suspects accused in a shooting that left another teen critically injured in early January.
KPRC 2 Investigates: Customer service runaround for months over missing fridge handles
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Customer service runaround for months over missing fridge handlesIf you’ve been in the market for a new appliance lately, you probably noticed, you don’t have as many options and sometimes items are on backorder for months. So you might not be as picky when you do find one you want. That’s part of the problem for a west Houston man who has been dealing with a refrigerator problem since October.
$75K bond set: Woman who smelled ‘heavily of body odor’ arrested in connection with several robberies in west Houston, police say
Read full article: $75K bond set: Woman who smelled ‘heavily of body odor’ arrested in connection with several robberies in west Houston, police saySurveillance video has been released of a woman who is tied to a string of robberies in the Houston area, according to the Houston Police Department.
‘It’s a huge waste of water’: Residents in west Houston concerned over water leak that has lasted several days
Read full article: ‘It’s a huge waste of water’: Residents in west Houston concerned over water leak that has lasted several daysConcerns are growing in a west Houston neighborhood over a water leak that has lasted for several days.
BLOG: KPRC 2′s team following arctic blast moving through Houston. Here’s what’s happening in your area
Read full article: BLOG: KPRC 2′s team following arctic blast moving through Houston. Here’s what’s happening in your areaWith an arctic blast headed to the Houston area this afternoon into Friday morning, Houstonians are preparing for temperatures to his below freezing for the next 36 to 44 hours.
Man charged in west Houston murder allegedly told investigators he had troubled past, planned to ‘shoot first person who walked by him’
Read full article: Man charged in west Houston murder allegedly told investigators he had troubled past, planned to ‘shoot first person who walked by him’Charges have been filed against a suspect accused in the fatal shooting of a man in west Houston on Nov. 4. Emerson Giovanni Hernandez, 25, is charged with murder in the death of Graylon Rucker, 40.
Woman struck, killed by oncoming vehicle on Highway 6 in west Houston; Driver investigated for possible DWI, police say
Read full article: Woman struck, killed by oncoming vehicle on Highway 6 in west Houston; Driver investigated for possible DWI, police sayA woman is dead after she was struck by an oncoming vehicle in west Houston late Thursday night, police said.
Tips for fall prevention
Read full article: Tips for fall preventionWest Houston Senior Service Industry expert, Arturo Lopez, from TruBlue Total House Care, and Lucas Farrow, Houston Physical Therapist and Business Development Lead from InHome Therapy, appeared on KPRC 2+ to share tips for fall prevention.
Homeless man found shot in the head outside furniture store in west Houston, HPD says; Suspect on the run
Read full article: Homeless man found shot in the head outside furniture store in west Houston, HPD says; Suspect on the runA man who was sleeping outside was reportedly found with a deadly gunshot wound to the head overnight Tuesday, according to police.
ONLY ON 2: Residents in west Houston fed up with loud siren they say rings throughout the night
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Residents in west Houston fed up with loud siren they say rings throughout the nightOne west Houston resident says an extremely loud, piercing noise coming from a nearby plaza has been keeping her and other people who live in the area up at night.
‘Disturbing’: Houston woman forced to wait for 911 operator as call center continues dealing with staffing shortage
Read full article: ‘Disturbing’: Houston woman forced to wait for 911 operator as call center continues dealing with staffing shortageWhen a suspected drunk driver’s car went flying through the air before crashing into a restaurant building Tuesday night in West Houston, witnesses near the scene began calling 911.
2 masked men storm METRO bus, shooting passenger in west Houston, police say
Read full article: 2 masked men storm METRO bus, shooting passenger in west Houston, police sayAuthorities are investigating after two masked men entered a METRO bus in west Houston and started shooting, injuring a man Friday morning.
‘It’s so preventable’: 5 puppies die of heat distress, 4 dogs rescued in west Houston: SPCA
Read full article: ‘It’s so preventable’: 5 puppies die of heat distress, 4 dogs rescued in west Houston: SPCAAuthorities are reminding pet owners of the dangers heat poses to outdoor animals after they said five puppies died from heat distress in west Houston.
Fanny pack heist: Surveillance video shows thieves robbing man in parking lot of west Houston apartments
Read full article: Fanny pack heist: Surveillance video shows thieves robbing man in parking lot of west Houston apartmentsThe Houston Police Department’s Robbery Division needs the public’s assistance identifying the suspects accused of robbing a man at a west Houston apartment complex.
Boy, 16, shot 8 times in shootout in west Houston shopping ceter parking lot, HPD says
Read full article: Boy, 16, shot 8 times in shootout in west Houston shopping ceter parking lot, HPD saysPolice are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was shot multiple times when a hail of gunfire erupted at a west Houston shopping center parking lot early Sunday.
Residents in W. Houston fed up with decapitated animals, carcasses left near Briar Bend park
Read full article: Residents in W. Houston fed up with decapitated animals, carcasses left near Briar Bend parkResidents of a west Houston neighborhood near Woodway Drive and Del Monte are fed up with animal carcasses left on the backside of Briarbend Park.
Vehicle crashes into tree after driver reportedly shot at intersection in west Houston
Read full article: Vehicle crashes into tree after driver reportedly shot at intersection in west HoustonAn investigation is underway after a vehicle crashed into a tree after the driver was shot at an intersection in west Houston Monday, according to HPD.
Get lost in the stacks: These Houston bookshops are the stuff of dreams
Read full article: Get lost in the stacks: These Houston bookshops are the stuff of dreamsMany fine bookshops are scattered throughout Houston. They’re generally quirky, rambling places that offer much to stimulate the mind and quiet the soul. Among their stacks, you can pluck out-of-print books from overstuffed shelves or root out gems from curated collections.
ONLY ON 2: Wife of man shot to death in front of son demands justice
Read full article: ONLY ON 2: Wife of man shot to death in front of son demands justiceA mother and wife is now pushing for justice after her beloved husband and their son were robbed at gunpoint. Houston police said the suspects shot and killed the father in front of his son.
Woman randomly shot in back while driving through west Houston neighborhood, police say
Read full article: Woman randomly shot in back while driving through west Houston neighborhood, police sayHouston police are investigating after they said a woman was randomly shot in the back while driving through a west Houston neighborhood.
Man shot, killed after fight outside west Houston gas station turns violent, police say
Read full article: Man shot, killed after fight outside west Houston gas station turns violent, police sayA man was shot and killed after police said he was involved in a fight with a group of men outside a west Houston gas station early Sunday.
2 injured after small aircraft crashes through trees, onto golf course in W. Harris County, HCSO says
Read full article: 2 injured after small aircraft crashes through trees, onto golf course in W. Harris County, HCSO saysA small aircraft crashed through trees and onto a golf course in west Harris County, according to Harris County Sheriff’s Office.
HPD: Driver plows through scene of police investigation after motorcyclist struck, killed
Read full article: HPD: Driver plows through scene of police investigation after motorcyclist struck, killedHouston police are looking for a driver after they say ‘intentionally’ crashed a patrol vehicle and drove through the scene of a police investigation where a motorcyclist died.
Brother kills man sister met on internet after attempted robbery during meetup in Westchase, police say
Read full article: Brother kills man sister met on internet after attempted robbery during meetup in Westchase, police sayA man was killed after Houston police said he tried to rob a woman he met online at her Westchase apartment complex Thursday afternoon.
Sergeant fires at knife-wielding suspect who attempted to rob west Houston meat market, police say
Read full article: Sergeant fires at knife-wielding suspect who attempted to rob west Houston meat market, police sayA man has been charged after attempting to rob a west Houston meat market that led to a sergeant firing her weapon, according to Houston police.
Houston Life Prize Wheel: see what Kellie from West Houston just won
Read full article: Houston Life Prize Wheel: see what Kellie from West Houston just wonThe Houston Life Prize Wheel gives us the opportunity to connect with our wonderful viewers and gives you, the viewer, the opportunity to win BIG prizes.
Ankle monitor helps police identify man accused of sexually assaulting, robbing woman in west Houston hotel room
Read full article: Ankle monitor helps police identify man accused of sexually assaulting, robbing woman in west Houston hotel roomHouston police used surveillance video and GPS from a suspect’s ankle monitor to identified the man who they believe attacked, raped and robbed a woman in her West Houston hotel room.
VIDEO: Robbery suspect rips massive cash register, wad of cords away from west Houston Dollar General store
Read full article: VIDEO: Robbery suspect rips massive cash register, wad of cords away from west Houston Dollar General storeAuthorities need help identifying a suspect responsible for an aggravated robbery in West Houston.
Judge revokes bond for man seen with tiger in west Houston neighborhood, sets new bond at $300K
Read full article: Judge revokes bond for man seen with tiger in west Houston neighborhood, sets new bond at $300KThe man spotted with a tiger in a west Houston neighborhood is expected to face a judge Friday.
Applications for U.S. passport will be accepted at 2 Houston Municipal Court locations starting Monday
Read full article: Applications for U.S. passport will be accepted at 2 Houston Municipal Court locations starting MondayHOUSTON – The City of Houston Municipal Courts Department will soon begin accepting passport applications at two locations on behalf of the U.S. Department of State. Starting Monday, both the Central Houston (at 1400 Lubbock) and the West Houston (3203 South Dairy Ashford) Municipal Court locations will be designated as an Acceptance Facility for U.S. passport applications for U.S. citizens planning international travel, the city announced in a news release. Effective Monday, Feb. 1, 2021, Houston Municipal Courts will begin accepting passport applications on behalf of the @StateDept. pic.twitter.com/1pyzTT5vQ2 — HoustonMunicipalCrts (@HoustonMunCourt) January 29, 2021Appointments are required before visiting one of the two Acceptance Facility locations. AdCentral Houston Municipal Court1400 Lubbock, HoustonWest Houston Municipal Court3203 South Dairy Ashford, Houston
Houston author J. Elle hopes to ‘inspire a movement’ in new YA Fantasy novel inspired by Third Ward
Read full article: Houston author J. Elle hopes to ‘inspire a movement’ in new YA Fantasy novel inspired by Third WardHOUSTON – A Houston-native author is tackling racism, privilege and empowerment in her new, debut novel. Author J. Elle spoke to KPRC 2 about her book described as the 2018 film “The Hate U Give” meets DC’s “Wonder Woman” taking place in a “Black Panther” world. Elle said she hopes her book can “inspire a movement and plant the seeds of change.”From inspiration to publishingElle told KPRC 2 an image rooted in her mind brought her to the keyboard. Ad“Writing is like exercise, like I just sat there (at my desk) one morning and started drafting what came to mind,” she told KPRC 2. My neighborhood lives in the pages of this book,” she told KPRC 2.
What's Inside: VYPE Houston 2020-2021 Basketball Preview Magazine
Read full article: What's Inside: VYPE Houston 2020-2021 Basketball Preview MagazineAmidst a global pandemic, with COVID-19 safety procedures in place, VYPE has produced its third citywide preview magazine of the year. VYPE held its annual basketball photoshoot in October on The Cannon campus in West Houston. Player features, 50 team previews, player rankings and VYPE's preseason team rankings and absolutely amazing photography are all inside this book. The 2020 VYPE Houston Basketball Preview magazine will start to be available next week at select retailers around Houston, including select Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steak Burgers, Academy Sports & Outdoors, McDonalds and Sun & SkI's. - CLICK HERE TO ORDERAlso CLICK HERE to view and order any photo taken at the 2020 VYPE Houston Basketball Photoshoot powered by Whataburger.
White Elm Cafe Bakery brings scrumptious pastries and Mediterranean-style cuisine to West Houston
Read full article: White Elm Cafe Bakery brings scrumptious pastries and Mediterranean-style cuisine to West HoustonHOUSTON A brand new cafe has opened in West Houston with a little bit of inspiration from the Mediterranean. White Elm Cafe Bakery, located at 14079 Memorial in Houston opened their doors at 10 a.m Monday morning. Owners Scott and Stacy Simonson, along with partner Chris Ramirez offer a full-service cafe and in-house bakery with Katz Coffee and fresh baked pastries perfected by the Bread Man himself, Tasos Katsaounis. A full coffee menu and Espresso bar is also available. IF YOU GO:White Elm Cafe BakeryAddress: 14079 Memorial, Houston
Chabad Centers of Houston to give out Passover kits to Jewish Houstonians
Read full article: Chabad Centers of Houston to give out Passover kits to Jewish HoustoniansHOUSTON – Reserved Seder-to-Go kits can be picked up by individuals and volunteers in drive-thru fashion on Tuesday at multiple locations for Passover. The kits can be picked up at the Chabad of Uptown, located at 4311 Bettis Dr., at 11 a.m. - noon and at Chabad of West Houston, located at 12645 Whittington Dr., from 1:30 - 3:30 p.m. is still taking reservations for kits to deliver to Jewish patients at Texas Medical Center area hospitals. With 12 Chabad centers throughout the Houston metropolitan area, a spokesperson said Chabad has been well-positioned to provide for the widespread Jewish community. Rabbi Dovid Goldstein said that he distributed nearly 100 kits at the West Houston location.