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East Houston tenants fear eviction as apartment complex faces city inspection issues
Read full article: East Houston tenants fear eviction as apartment complex faces city inspection issuesTenants at an East Houston apartment complex recently contacted KPRC 2, fearing they would need to move out within 48 hours due to city orders. However, city officials clarified that no such eviction order had been issued.
Children witnessing deadly domestic violence cases on the rise in Houston area
Read full article: Children witnessing deadly domestic violence cases on the rise in Houston areaDeadly domestic violence incidents witnessed by children are becoming alarmingly common in the Houston area, with multiple cases involving fatalities or severe injuries over recent months.
A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head outside of a bar in east Houston
Read full article: A man is in critical condition after he was shot in the head outside of a bar in east HoustonInvestigators said a man was hospitalized after he was shot in the head outside of a bar, police are still looking for the shooter.
Shooting victim walks ‘several blocks’ before collapsing in east Houston
Read full article: Shooting victim walks ‘several blocks’ before collapsing in east HoustonLt. Riley with Houston PD says the shooter fired one round into the victim’s head and “calmly” walked away from the scene. Witnesses told police the unidentified victim walked for “several blocks” before ending up on Homestead.
Man shot by neighbor while rummaging under carport in E Houston
Read full article: Man shot by neighbor while rummaging under carport in E HoustonA neighborly dispute in east Houston escalated into violence when a 73-year-old man shot his 80-year-old neighbor after being confronted and threatened with a cane.
‘Nothing can bring him back’: Robbery turns deadly for father, small business owner at east Houston store
Read full article: ‘Nothing can bring him back’: Robbery turns deadly for father, small business owner at east Houston storeA father, husband and small business owner is dead after being gunned down at the liquor and tobacco store he owned in East Houston and his family is desperately hoping someone will recognize the men police say are responsible.
‘It was a mess’: Vacant property on Houston’s east side becomes magnet for crime
Read full article: ‘It was a mess’: Vacant property on Houston’s east side becomes magnet for crimeA vacant commercial property near downtown on Houston’s east side has become a magnet for crime. The building on Harrisburg near 65th Street has been continually damaged by thieves, vandals and members of Houston’s homeless population.
March For Justice planned for Jalen Randle, victim of deadly police shooting
Read full article: March For Justice planned for Jalen Randle, victim of deadly police shootingA family is fighting for justice after a Harris County Grand Jury took no action against a Houston Police Officer who shot and killed their son a year ago.
UPDATE: Husky puppy healing from surgery after graphic video shows man throwing her from second-story balcony in east Houston
Read full article: UPDATE: Husky puppy healing from surgery after graphic video shows man throwing her from second-story balcony in east HoustonThe Houston SPCA said it rescued a puppy Tuesday afternoon in east Houston after a man threw it from a second-story balcony.
Man wearing mask, gloves found dead in apartment courtyard in east Harris County, deputies say
Read full article: Man wearing mask, gloves found dead in apartment courtyard in east Harris County, deputies sayA man was found dead with multiple gunshot wounds at an apartment complex courtyard in east Harris County, deputies with Harris County Sheriff’s Office said Tuesday.
Homeowner shoots, kills possible intruder in attempt to break into home in east Houston, police say
Read full article: Homeowner shoots, kills possible intruder in attempt to break into home in east Houston, police sayA man is dead after police say a homeowner claimed intruders attempted to break into his home early Saturday.
Fire at east Houston apartment complex caused by cigarette butt in aluminum can, officials say
Read full article: Fire at east Houston apartment complex caused by cigarette butt in aluminum can, officials sayJust days before Christmas, several families have been displaced after a major fire at an apartment complex in east Houston, firefighters say.
ROAD DEBRIS: Woman avoids serious injury but totals her car after hitting a tire on Loop 610
Read full article: ROAD DEBRIS: Woman avoids serious injury but totals her car after hitting a tire on Loop 610Road debris is a dangerous problem KPRC 2 Investigates has reported on in recent months and now yet another driver is facing trouble after what she encountered on Houston’s 610 Loop.
Wrong-way driver hits multiple vehicles -- including police officer’s vehicle -- in East Houston, police say
Read full article: Wrong-way driver hits multiple vehicles -- including police officer’s vehicle -- in East Houston, police sayA wrong-way driver struck multiple vehicles -- including a Houston police officer’s vehicle -- in Houston’s Greater East End area Friday, authorities said.
Man says he was grazed by bullet, shot at 10 times in road rage incident in east Houston
Read full article: Man says he was grazed by bullet, shot at 10 times in road rage incident in east HoustonThe Houston Police Department is investigating the apparent road rage incident on the city’s eastside on Wednesday night.
Boil water notice issued Friday for part of east Houston still in effect as crews work on repairs
Read full article: Boil water notice issued Friday for part of east Houston still in effect as crews work on repairsA boil water notice that was issued Friday for east Houston remains in effect as crews work to repair the ruptured main.
Family offers reward after American Bully stolen from front yard
Read full article: Family offers reward after American Bully stolen from front yardHOUSTON – A family is hoping police and a reward will help return one of their dogs that was stolen from their yard in broad daylight. Little Girl is an 8 months old American Bully and weighs about 60 pounds. AdOn Saturday, just before noon, Little Girl was stolen. Alma says she and her daughter left 10 minutes before Little Girl was taken to get a collar. The family is offering a large reward for any information on where Little Girl may be.
5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Jan. 1
Read full article: 5 things for Houstonians to know for Friday, Jan. 1Woman abducted from Liberty County home at gunpoint found safe in Illinois, authorities sayHappy New Year! Here are things to know for Friday, Jan. 1:1. Woman abducted from Liberty County home at gunpoint found safe in Illinois, authorities sayA woman abducted at gunpoint from her Liberty County home Tuesday was found alive and unharmed in Illinois, according to authorities. Erika Rios Valdez, 32, was kidnapped from her home around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday while parking and unhooking a food service trailer on County Road 3404 in the Plum Grove area in north Liberty County. An acquaintance, identified by authorities as Abel Farjado, 38, drove up and forced Valdez into his pickup truck at gunpoint.
Houston community invited to celebrate Korean War Veteran’s 89th birthday with parade
Read full article: Houston community invited to celebrate Korean War Veteran’s 89th birthday with paradeHOUSTON – A Houston veteran is celebrating a special milestone on Saturday and the community is invited. is turning 89 years old on Aug. 8 and everyone is on the invitation list for his socially distanced birthday parade. The 88-year-old served in the U.S. Army for 22 years, is Purple Heart recipient and Korean War veteran. When he was released 33 months later, Houston welcomed him home with a parade on August 10, 1953, two days after his birthday. So it’s fitting Houstonians will parade down the streets for him once more on his 89th birthday on August 8.
Driver fatally struck after being warned about standing on freeway by another driver: Police
Read full article: Driver fatally struck after being warned about standing on freeway by another driver: PoliceHOUSTON – A driver who was warned by another driver about the danger of standing on the freeway was hit and killed moments later, police said. Police said the incident happened on the East Freeway and Federal at around 12:30 a.m. Wednesday. Police said as that witness began to drive off, he heard a loud bang behind him. The person had been fatally struck. Officers said the driver that hit the victim stayed on the scene and is cooperating with them.
FOUND: Police searching for autistic child last seen in east Houston
Read full article: FOUND: Police searching for autistic child last seen in east HoustonHOUSTON – The 13-year-old boy child has been located, according to the Houston Police Department. Officials said Adrien Curcio ran away from his home around 4 a.m. on Saturday in east Houston. He was last seen leaving the 12221 block of Fleming Drive in an unknown direction of travel. The child is autistic and may be nonverbal with strangers, according to HPD. Anyone with information is asked to call HPD at 713-884-3131 or Houston Police Missing Person Division at 832-394-1840.
PHOTO: See a closeup image of the pipe that burst in east Houston last week causing massive flooding, water boil notice
Read full article: PHOTO: See a closeup image of the pipe that burst in east Houston last week causing massive flooding, water boil noticeHOUSTON – Houston Public Works posted a photo Monday of the “culprit” responsible for Thursday’s water main break, which resulted in flooding and a city-wide water boil notice. Crews are replacing the damaged 8-foot pipeline with a new one on Monday. The boil water notice was lifted Saturday morning. A spokeswoman for Mayor Sylvester Turner said it will take crews about a week to complete repairs on the 8-foot water line that feeds water to the city from the Northeast Purification Plant. READ: City of Houston lifts boil water notice in place since Thursday
Man killed while chasing stolen truck in historic east Houston cemetery, police say
Read full article: Man killed while chasing stolen truck in historic east Houston cemetery, police sayHOUSTON – A man is dead and his adult son is injured after police said he chased down the guys who stole his brand-new truck into an east Houston cemetery Sunday night. According to officers, the man was following three men who had just stolen his pickup truck. Police said the man eventually caught up to the suspects and jumped onto the side of the stolen vehicle. “I am speechless, really speechless at what has happened,” said Lisa Jedkins, caretaker of Historic Evergreen Cemetery. If you would like to help repair the cemetery, Jedkins urges you to reach out to her through a page she established for the cemetery.
Why did the water main break in east Houston?
Read full article: Why did the water main break in east Houston?HOUSTON – Houston’s aging infrastructure played a factor in the massive water line break in east Houston this week, according to Mayor Sylvester Turner. The 35-year-old water line that ruptured Thursday was still within the range of useability, Turner said. Before the water main break, the city sent a contractor to find and repair the leak, Turner said. While the contractors were on-site exploring the issue, the line burst when the soil around the line was moved. The advisory was lifted Saturday afternoon after the results from 43 water samples concluded that the was not contaminated during the water line break.
UPDATE: City of Houston lifts boil water notice in place since Thursday
Read full article: UPDATE: City of Houston lifts boil water notice in place since ThursdayHOUSTON – After an 8-foot diameter water main pipe burst in east Houston Thursday, sparking a days-long boil water advisory, city officials said Saturday it is no longer necessary to boil your water. The City of Houston lifted the boil water notice that has been in place since Thursday, Feb. 27. “I appreciate everyone’s patience over the past couple of days as Houston Water crews worked to isolate the break and restore water pressure to the city of Houston. I also thank the community for conserving water usage and following the boil water notice,” Mayor Sylvester Turner said in a release. Here is the Friday press conference with Mayor Turner and other city officials:Boil water notice issued for HoustonA boil water notice was issued for the Houston water system Thursday and was lifted least Saturday morning.
3 masked burglars broke into HISD school, stole more than $4K in calculators, police say
Read full article: 3 masked burglars broke into HISD school, stole more than $4K in calculators, police sayPolice describe the suspects as:Suspect 1: Black male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall to 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing between 130 and 150 pounds. Suspect 2: Black male, approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall to 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing between 130 aned 150 pounds. He was seen wearing a gray hooded sweatshirt, black pants and black shoes. Suspect 3: Black male, approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall to 6 feet tall and weighing between 140 and 160 pounds. He was wearing a blue hooded sweatshirt, black pants and a white mask.