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Former Missouri City officer indicted for manslaughter following crash that killed mother and son
Read full article: Former Missouri City officer indicted for manslaughter following crash that killed mother and sonFormer Missouri City police officer Blademir Viveros has been indicted for manslaughter following a crash that killed Angela Steward and her 16-year-old son, Mason, in June.
African art discovered by KPRC 2 Investigates in county maintenance shed closer to auction for a third time
Read full article: African art discovered by KPRC 2 Investigates in county maintenance shed closer to auction for a third timeIt remains one of the strangest things KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered in recent years. A massive private African art collection secretly stored inside of an old Harris County maintenance shed.
‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflicts
Read full article: ‘I’m disappointed:’ Houston Mayor John Whitmire calls out Controller Chris Hollins for suspected ‘pay to play’ conflictsThe news conference is expected to be held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, where Mayor Whitmire will address the allegations and his plan to ensure "transparency and accountability."
KPRC 2 Investigates finds out why 2 public alert systems failed during PEMEX poison gas release
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates finds out why 2 public alert systems failed during PEMEX poison gas releaseDeer Park residents expressed their frustration over the lack of timely notifications about the incident.
$766K for unfinished park project: KPRC 2 Investigates Houston Housing Authority
Read full article: $766K for unfinished park project: KPRC 2 Investigates Houston Housing AuthorityThe Houston Housing Authority provides housing and services to tens of thousands of low-income people and families in our city using mostly federal tax dollars. But some people are worried the money meant to pay for improvements to Houston housing developments may not be going where it is supposed to.
Ex-HPD Chief Acevedo silent on video showing he ordered body cam shutdown after botched Harding Street raid
Read full article: Ex-HPD Chief Acevedo silent on video showing he ordered body cam shutdown after botched Harding Street raidFormer Houston Police Department Chief Art Acevedo has decided not to immediately comment on the bombshell video evidence and testimony that played inside the courtroom during the murder trial of former HPD Officer Gerald Goines.
Why CenterPoint Energy is accused of overcharging customers for years
Read full article: Why CenterPoint Energy is accused of overcharging customers for yearsA judge has denied CenterPoint Energy’s request to dismiss their rate review. The company must now return to the table with city leaders to negotiate new rates that we all pay on our electric bill. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains why CenterPoint is accused of overcharging all of us for years.
‘Making good headway’: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles visits 3 campuses, addresses hiccups on 2nd day of school
Read full article: ‘Making good headway’: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles visits 3 campuses, addresses hiccups on 2nd day of schoolHouston ISD’s new school year started officially started yesterday.
Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles focusing on successes, not critics
Read full article: Houston ISD Superintendent Mike Miles focusing on successes, not criticsThis week, the state-installed superintendent of HISD sat down with KPRC 2 Investigates to call attention to the district’s successes during his first year at the helm.
‘We should have asked more questions,’ Houston PD releases internal investigation on why criminal cases were suspended
Read full article: ‘We should have asked more questions,’ Houston PD releases internal investigation on why criminal cases were suspended“There are real victims in the public that were affected by this,” acting police chief Larry Satterwhite said in his opening statements. He also made it very clear to all at City Hall the code practice was, “a bad policy enacted in our department.”
A difficult conversation: Suicide and its impacts
Read full article: A difficult conversation: Suicide and its impactsKPRC 2 Investigates looks into the tragic story of Robin Puryear, whose death might be tied to suicide, shedding light on the importance of suicide prevention. We are stressing the need to recognize warning signs and reach out for help through resources like the national crisis hotline, 988.
‘We are doing everything we can:’ CenterPoint Energy VP grilled by Houston City Council on power restoration efforts
Read full article: ‘We are doing everything we can:’ CenterPoint Energy VP grilled by Houston City Council on power restoration effortsDuring the meeting at City Council on Wednesday morning, Brad Tutunjian, CenterPoint Energy’s vice president of regulatory affairs sought to bring transparency to the mounting tensions as more than 1 million customers remain without electricity.
‘Few more days,’ Houston Police Department’s internal probe into suspended cases not completed as originally slated
Read full article: ‘Few more days,’ Houston Police Department’s internal probe into suspended cases not completed as originally slatedIn a June 18 report, Mayor Whitmire told KPRC 2 Investigates Mario Diaz the Internal Investigation would be completed July 1. However, in a phone call this morning, the mayor said it would be "a few more days."
Signing up for new electricity plan? What Houston customers should know beforehand
Read full article: Signing up for new electricity plan? What Houston customers should know beforehandChoosing a new electric plan, comparing rates and fees can be complicated. It’s why some customers pay an electric broker or a third party to find the lowest rates. But some customers say their energy company is threatening to cancel their contracts because they signed up with the help of a broker. KPRC 2 Investigative reporter Amy Davis is asking - can they do that?
‘Restitution must be made’ says Judge to former Houston city worker charged after DRAINED probe into shady contracts
Read full article: ‘Restitution must be made’ says Judge to former Houston city worker charged after DRAINED probe into shady contractsDuring her first appearance in Probable Cause court Friday, a judge accosted her for abusing her position as a public servant noting there are still more than half a million dollars worth of unaccounted funds.
Electricity customers with chronic conditions could benefit from power restoration notification system. Here’s how
Read full article: Electricity customers with chronic conditions could benefit from power restoration notification system. Here’s howThe Public Utility Commission of Texas mandates that individual electricity customers with certain health conditions be afforded certain rights regarding power service.
Controversial Hype bat dominating discussion among parents and kids in select baseball after surprising ‘suspension’
Read full article: Controversial Hype bat dominating discussion among parents and kids in select baseball after surprising ‘suspension’Safety and integrity of the game behind temporary suspension
Houston Police policy officer linked to the suspended cases investigation is still issuing department policy
Read full article: Houston Police policy officer linked to the suspended cases investigation is still issuing department policyKPRC 2 Investigates found one of the men who could have stopped the suspension due to the lack of manpower code in 2021, is still issuing department policies while being investigated for his role in 264,000 suspended incidents.
What are people in Houston saying about the police department’s suspended cases investigation scandal?
Read full article: What are people in Houston saying about the police department’s suspended cases investigation scandal?KPRC 2 Investigates reporter Mario Diaz is getting reaction and also working to get your questions answered.
Pop-Off Politics: Houston considers extending parking meter hours to boost revenue
Read full article: Pop-Off Politics: Houston considers extending parking meter hours to boost revenueThere is a lot going on in the nation’s fourth largest city, and keeping tabs on everything is a daunting task. KPRC 2 Investigates has a team dedicated to reviewing agenda items involving your tax dollars and how elected officials plan to spend them.
Popular burger joint near Galleria says Mayor Whitmire’s new water bill relief plan does not apply to businesses
Read full article: Popular burger joint near Galleria says Mayor Whitmire’s new water bill relief plan does not apply to businessesThis week, Houston mayor John Whitmire rolled out a temporary fix for inaccurate water bill complaints.
11th hour bankruptcy filing cancels auction of secretly stored African Art in Harris County
Read full article: 11th hour bankruptcy filing cancels auction of secretly stored African Art in Harris CountyKPRC 2 Investigates uncovered the secretly stored art in a Harris County maintenance shed. Hundreds of thousands of dollars were spent to makeover the shed and store art under the control of Commissioner Rodney Ellis.
Off-duty Houston PD supervisor hits, kills pedestrian running across 610 freeway
Read full article: Off-duty Houston PD supervisor hits, kills pedestrian running across 610 freewayInvestigators say the officer was heading home and driving on the 610 West Loop when he hit a pedestrian reportedly running across the freeway.
Harding Street raid: Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines re-indicted on 2 felony murder charges
Read full article: Harding Street raid: Former Houston police officer Gerald Goines re-indicted on 2 felony murder chargesFormer Houston police officer Gerald Goines has been re-indicted on two felony murder charges. This development comes after two felony indictments against Goines were quashed last week. #GeraldGoines #HoustonPoliceDepartment #FelonyMurderCharges
Arcola city government unraveling with allegations, infighting
Read full article: Arcola city government unraveling with allegations, infightingAt the center of the controversy, the Mayor, Fred Burton, has leveled an allegation that one city council member, Ebony Sanco, does not live within the city limits.
Help for Houston homeowners left with damage after utility crews dig
Read full article: Help for Houston homeowners left with damage after utility crews digDiscover what to do when a utility company leaves damage behind on your property. Investigative reporter Amy Davis shares insights on how to get information and seek compensation for property damage caused by utility crews.
Baltimore Bridge collapse prompts question about Houston Ship Channel bridges, could the same thing happen here?
Read full article: Baltimore Bridge collapse prompts question about Houston Ship Channel bridges, could the same thing happen here?Overnight in Baltimore, an almost unbelievable scenario played out, as the historic Francis Scott Key bridge collapsed like a house of cards.
Houston hotel pool where 8-year-old girl drowned over the weekend is closed until further notice
Read full article: Houston hotel pool where 8-year-old girl drowned over the weekend is closed until further noticeKPRC 2 has learned inspectors were at the hotel in northwest Houston the day morning after the girl's body was discovered.
Six more Houston police officers under internal affairs review in suspended cases scandal
Read full article: Six more Houston police officers under internal affairs review in suspended cases scandalMore changes coming to the Houston Police Department in the midst of the investigation into Sexual Assaults Scandal that has overwhelmed the department for over one month now.
Second victim comes forward: Cyber thieves drain $4,500 from Chase Bank account via Zelle
Read full article: Second victim comes forward: Cyber thieves drain $4,500 from Chase Bank account via Zelle💰 Zelle Scandal Unveiled: Houston Women Lose Thousands 💸In a shocking turn of events, two Houston women fell victim to a massive Zelle scam that drained their bank accounts. 😱 Despite reporting the fraud immediately, Chase Bank denied any wrongdoing and refused to reimburse their loss. Join KPRC 2 Investigator Bill Spencer at 6 PM tonight as he dives deep into this alarming issue.
Here’s why Houston’s police chief is being scrutinized for disciplining officers in suspended cases scandal
Read full article: Here’s why Houston’s police chief is being scrutinized for disciplining officers in suspended cases scandalSince HPD Chief Troy Finner informed Houstonians that sexual assault investigations had been “suspended” KPRC 2 Investigates has been asking tough questions of HPD and City Hall.
Houston police used suspended case code 44 times since chief ordered it stopped, according to KPRC 2 Investigates review
Read full article: Houston police used suspended case code 44 times since chief ordered it stopped, according to KPRC 2 Investigates reviewOn the heels of the Houston Police Chief’s latest news conference on the deactivated sexual assault cases, KPRC 2 Investigates has learned the code to suspend cases has continued to be used.
2 assistant HPD chiefs demoted over investigations scandal
Read full article: 2 assistant HPD chiefs demoted over investigations scandalTwo Assistant Chiefs with the Houston Police Department have been demoted as a result of the fallout from the department’s investigations scandal, KPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed.
Here’s what Houston City Council has to say about Houston Police Department investigation scandal
Read full article: Here’s what Houston City Council has to say about Houston Police Department investigation scandalOn Tuesday, KPRC 2 Investigates reached out to the offices of all City of Houston Council Members for a reaction to the Houston Police Department suspending more than 260,000 cases, including 4,000 sexual assault cases, as a result of a lack of manpower.
TIMELINE: Everything we know about HPD’s mishandling of thousands of sexual assault cases
Read full article: TIMELINE: Everything we know about HPD’s mishandling of thousands of sexual assault casesCheck out this timeline to see how the Houston Police Department mishandled and suspended thousands of sexual assault cases. #Houston #SexualAssaultCases #JusticeForSurvivors #Accountability
Houston wig shop murder examined in new episode of The Evidence Room: ‘He’s a killer. He’s going to kill’
Read full article: Houston wig shop murder examined in new episode of The Evidence Room: ‘He’s a killer. He’s going to kill’The KPRC 2 Investigates true crime docuseries 'The Evidence Room' is in its fifth season, streaming exclusively on KPRC 2+.
Price shopping: Finding the best deals for surgery in your area
Read full article: Price shopping: Finding the best deals for surgery in your areaFor almost everything we buy, one of our first questions is always -- how much does this cost? Except, when it comes to health care, especially surgery. With surgery, we usually have no idea what we will pay. KPRC 2 is looking into how to shop for the best surgery price and the homework you should do before deciding the best doctor for you.
Do you or a loved one need help? Free domestic violence resources in the Houston area
Read full article: Do you or a loved one need help? Free domestic violence resources in the Houston areaAre you in a dangerous relationship and need help? Do you know someone who needs help? In part of our effort to help people in the community, our team put together a list of groups in our area that can help victims of domestic violence.
Mario Diaz abruptly resigns as Houston Airport System Director, Mayor confirms to KPRC 2 Investigates he wanted change
Read full article: Mario Diaz abruptly resigns as Houston Airport System Director, Mayor confirms to KPRC 2 Investigates he wanted changeKPRC 2 Investigates has confirmed the Houston Airport System is in search of a new Director of Aviation following the abrupt departure of Mario Diaz.
Private firm collecting samples of land near controversial Fifth Ward railyard
Read full article: Private firm collecting samples of land near controversial Fifth Ward railyardSoil samples were being collected by a private company in a community inside the Fifth Ward where residents have been claiming the earth is contaminated, resulting in illnesses including cancer.
Art Acevedo: A timeline of several stories involving HPD’s former chief from Harding Street to his firing in Miami
Read full article: Art Acevedo: A timeline of several stories involving HPD’s former chief from Harding Street to his firing in MiamiThe following is a timeline of several stories KPRC 2 Investigates has produced involving former HPD Chief Art Acevedo ranging from Harding Street, to his firing as police chief in Miami, to a recent report showing HPD’s former chief being served while in uniform in Aurora, Colorado (his now former employer) for the Harding Street civil lawsuit.
Delayed sentencing for 8th time, when will convicted City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas be sentenced?
Read full article: Delayed sentencing for 8th time, when will convicted City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas be sentenced?An update to William-PaKPRC 2 Investigates obtained federal legal records on Tuesday showing a recent “Notice of Resetting” regarding former City of Houston City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas. Federal records in December showed Thomas was to have been sentenced this past Monday, January 22nd.ul Thomas sentencing date...
‘They were screaming my father’s name’: Terrifying way thieves tried to trap Houston man
Read full article: ‘They were screaming my father’s name’: Terrifying way thieves tried to trap Houston manOnce con artists know they’ve got someone on the hook, willing to send them money, they will try just about anything to keep that connection with that person. But even we were surprised just how far scammers went in this case.
‘We’re all paying for this water’: Residents frustrated with Houston Public Works over massive delays fixing water leaks
Read full article: ‘We’re all paying for this water’: Residents frustrated with Houston Public Works over massive delays fixing water leaksKPRC 2 Investigates has learned the city of Houston is far behind schedule, stopping the flow of water.
Change in direction in project leadership at Bush Intercontinental Airport involving the controversial ITRP project
Read full article: Change in direction in project leadership at Bush Intercontinental Airport involving the controversial ITRP projectKPRC 2 Investigates has learned the redevelopment of the controversial International Terminal Redevelopment Project (ITRP) at Bush Intercontinental Airport is looking for a new executive to complete the project. This comes at a time when the project has experienced massive delays and seen its budget skyrocket over the last decade.
5 ways to help spot human trafficking victims
Read full article: 5 ways to help spot human trafficking victimsWhile most are here for the big game, KPRC 2 Investigates reveals a dark underside that comes with a championship game. Women and children sold for sex or forced labor. It’s called human trafficking.
Delayed sentencing… again? Attorney for convicted City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas seeking new date
Read full article: Delayed sentencing… again? Attorney for convicted City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas seeking new dateKPRC 2 Investigates obtained federal legal records on Wednesday afternoon showing a motion has been filed to have an upcoming federal sentencing date of William-Paul Thomas continued.
11th hour costly Dubai junket being planned within Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Office
Read full article: 11th hour costly Dubai junket being planned within Mayor Sylvester Turner’s OfficeA new week is already producing a new chapter of proposed questionable spending being passed onto Houstonians in the final weeks of Mayor Sylvester Turner’s Administration.
Texas Rangers open new tampering investigation into Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office
Read full article: Texas Rangers open new tampering investigation into Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s officeTexas Rangers have opened a new public corruption investigation after Harris County Judge Lina Hidalgo’s office “concealed” records subpoenaed in a Grand Jury’s review of how a multi-million dollar county contract was awarded, according to search warrants unsealed Thursday.
Does Houston have a sex trafficking problem? Exploring what is being done to combat prostitution in the Houston area
Read full article: Does Houston have a sex trafficking problem? Exploring what is being done to combat prostitution in the Houston areaA massive crackdown on prostitution is causing the streets to adjust. We'll show you how law enforcement is moving with them.
Have a water bill issue? ‘DRAINED’ water bill customers plan to speak to city leaders
Read full article: Have a water bill issue? ‘DRAINED’ water bill customers plan to speak to city leadersTo help with those water bill issues, we've set up a meet-up in front of City Hall to speak before the City Council on Tuesday at 2 p.m.
Why do public corruption cases take so long? Convicted public servants remain free years after conviction
Read full article: Why do public corruption cases take so long? Convicted public servants remain free years after convictionWe should start by saying the vast majority of public servants do indeed serve Houstonians. However, there are others who do otherwise, according to federal and state prosecutors.
Behind the scenes of ‘The Evidence Room’: 10 unique things you might not have known
Read full article: Behind the scenes of ‘The Evidence Room’: 10 unique things you might not have known‘The Evidence Room’ is KPRC 2′s award-winning docuseries, and it looks back at some of the most notorious crimes in Texas history.
Auto loan interest rates are skyrocketing: We’ve got 5 solutions to save you money
Read full article: Auto loan interest rates are skyrocketing: We’ve got 5 solutions to save you moneyKPRC 2 Investigates is about to show you five solutions to getting the lowest possible auto loan rate on your new car.
New developments in federal case against convicted former Houston City Council Relations Director William-Paul Thomas
Read full article: New developments in federal case against convicted former Houston City Council Relations Director William-Paul ThomasThe attorney representing Thomas – Monique Sparks - has made a request of the court to be removed from the case.
KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers more business owners who claim wedding expo organizer took their money
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates uncovers more business owners who claim wedding expo organizer took their moneyKPRC 2 Investigates introduced you to a 35-year-old mother of two, who is also a small business owner of a wedding event company, after she said an event organizer duped her and other vendors.
‘We’re out of money’: Brides, businesses duped after event organizer behind Magnolia Wedding Expo fails to deliver
Read full article: ‘We’re out of money’: Brides, businesses duped after event organizer behind Magnolia Wedding Expo fails to deliverThe first thing that Brandi Ingram did when she connected with KPRC 2 Investigates was call the man who failed to deliver on what he promised her and many other small business owners and brides: the Magnolia Wedding Expo.
Illegal dumping pile KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed in Fort Bend County is finally cleaned up
Read full article: Illegal dumping pile KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed in Fort Bend County is finally cleaned upOne week after this issue was first highlighted by KPRC 2 Investigates, we have good news to share. The debris has been removed.
Illegal dumping site in Fort Bend Co. remains an eye-sore for residents despite KPRC 2 Investigates exposing it
Read full article: Illegal dumping site in Fort Bend Co. remains an eye-sore for residents despite KPRC 2 Investigates exposing itAn illegal dumping site that KPRC 2 Investigates first exposed four days ago in unincorporated Fort Bend County sits untouched causing residents to have more questions.
Questions loom about former HISD Trustee who went on vacation after entering guilty plea for conspiracy tied to bribes
Read full article: Questions loom about former HISD Trustee who went on vacation after entering guilty plea for conspiracy tied to bribesFormer Houston Independent School District Board of Education president, Rhonda Skillern-Jones, entered a guilty plea back in Oct. 2021 for conspiracy tied to bribes within the district. Now, she's traveling overseas at her leisure. Experts question if she's not being held accountable.
HPD Executive Chief Matt Slinkard stepping down from position
Read full article: HPD Executive Chief Matt Slinkard stepping down from positionKPRC 2 Investigates has learned that Matt Slinkard, the executive chief for the Houston Police Department, is moving on to pursue new opportunities outside of the department.
Testing facing longer delays at Houston Forensic Science Center, even after millions more invested
Read full article: Testing facing longer delays at Houston Forensic Science Center, even after millions more investedThere are concerns over what KPRC 2 Investigates has uncovered involving forensic testing delays at the Houston Forensic Science Center, which is resulting in significant backlogs.
Whatever happened to The Karolyi Ranch, former training site for female Olympic gymnasts?
Read full article: Whatever happened to The Karolyi Ranch, former training site for female Olympic gymnasts?The Karolyi Ranch, a sprawling 1,687-acre property north of Houston that was once the summer training site for female Olympic gymnasts, has a new owner with potentially different interests than gold medals.
KPRC 2 Investigates sources say a juror is out in Antonio Armstrong Jr. trial
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates sources say a juror is out in Antonio Armstrong Jr. trialKPRC 2 Investigates has learned through sources one of the original twelve jurors was excused for personal reasons. That means one of the four alternates is moving into the jury of 12 to hear the case, leaving the court with three alternate jurors.
New law bans paper license plates in Texas
Read full article: New law bans paper license plates in TexasYou can soon say goodbye to paper tags in Texas. Governor Greg Abbott signed HB718 into law Monday that eliminates the use of paper license plates in Texas. Car dealers will be required to issue metal license plates when the vehicle is sold.
Process of impeachment at the Texas Capitol? A question lawmakers are asking following AG Paxton’s impeachment
Read full article: Process of impeachment at the Texas Capitol? A question lawmakers are asking following AG Paxton’s impeachmentThe bombshell impeachment of Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton by the state’s House of Representatives on Saturday remains the talk of the Capitol with many wondering about not only the next set of steps to be taken in the Senate but.... when?
New law brings families of Santa Fe mass shooting victims closer to answers
Read full article: New law brings families of Santa Fe mass shooting victims closer to answersAfter five years, families of those killed and wounded during the Santa Fe mass shooting are one step closer to getting answers. Several family members met with Galveston County District Attorney Jack Roady Tuesday to learn what evidence in the case he will allow them to review.
Following Uvalde mass shooting, lawmakers say truancy laws need a reset
Read full article: Following Uvalde mass shooting, lawmakers say truancy laws need a resetA bill filed by State Sen. Paul Bettencourt would help bring consistency to how truancy is handled by school districts across the state. After passing the Senate 30-1, Senate Bill 1630 was recently voted out of a House committee and is now headed to a vote in the House.
Since Uvalde massacre, active shooter training has since doubled for many school districts in Texas
Read full article: Since Uvalde massacre, active shooter training has since doubled for many school districts in TexasThe images of the officer at a standstill in the hallways of Robb Elementary School in Uvalde are still haunting one year later.
Harris County Jail kept tens of thousands of ex-inmates’ funds, audit shows
Read full article: Harris County Jail kept tens of thousands of ex-inmates’ funds, audit showsThe Harris County Jail inmate banking system has serious problems, according to a county audit, which was reviewed by KPRC 2 Investigates.
As Title 42 ends, cities along Texas border anticipate surge of migrants seeking political asylum
Read full article: As Title 42 ends, cities along Texas border anticipate surge of migrants seeking political asylumTitle 42, the controversial pandemic-era immigration policy is set to expire on Thursday.
Motion granted to disqualify Judge in Santa Fe High School mass shooting case
Read full article: Motion granted to disqualify Judge in Santa Fe High School mass shooting caseA defense motion to have Judge Jeth Jones disqualified from handling the Santa Fe mass shooting case was granted Monday afternoon, according to court documents.
Pappas loses latest battle in court over Hobby concessions contract dispute
Read full article: Pappas loses latest battle in court over Hobby concessions contract disputeThe Hobby food fight continued on Friday morning with an emergency Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) hearing held in the 11th Civil Court inside of the Harris County Civil Courthouse.
Career criminal was arrested at the scene, jailed, then came back to the location the next day
Read full article: Career criminal was arrested at the scene, jailed, then came back to the location the next dayIt’s another story in the pile of crimes that have popped up since bond reform in Harris County has allowed non-violent offenders to be released without a cash bond.
Proposed bill calls for Ten Commandments to be displayed in all classrooms; Is that constitutional?
Read full article: Proposed bill calls for Ten Commandments to be displayed in all classrooms; Is that constitutional?In Austin, State Senator Phil King is making his case for passage of a brand new bill that would make it mandatory for a copy of the Ten Commandments to be prominently displayed in every classroom, in every public school in Texas.
Military vet helped by Spencer Solves It loses leg after flying off Highway 288 following motorcycle crash
Read full article: Military vet helped by Spencer Solves It loses leg after flying off Highway 288 following motorcycle crashAs Christopher Katthage was riding his motorcycle, he suddenly lost control and hit the guard wall on an exit ramp above Highway 288. He was sent flying over the overpass into oncoming traffic, and in the process, his right leg was torn off.
City of Houston investigating second water treatment facility for not following testing protocols
Read full article: City of Houston investigating second water treatment facility for not following testing protocolsIt was on Feb. 17 that KPRC 2 Investigates was at the Kingwood Central Water Treatment Plant as investigators from the Houston Police Department were on scene executing a search warrant tied to plant operations and falsifying of records tied to testing.
Another sentencing delay for former Houston Director of Council Relations William-Paul Thomas
Read full article: Another sentencing delay for former Houston Director of Council Relations William-Paul ThomasThe third time proved not to be the charm for former Director of City Council Relations for the City of Houston William-Paul Thomas. Federal legal records obtained by KPRC 2 Investigates show the federal sentencing date for Thomas has been pushed back from next week to June.