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Livingston woman โappalled, embarrassedโ after being removed from Frontier flight for medical device
Read full article: Livingston woman โappalled, embarrassedโ after being removed from Frontier flight for medical deviceA woman was removed from a Frontier Airlines flight that was getting ready to take off from Houstonโs George Bush Intercontinental Airport on Monday evening.
Pauline Road Fire: Evacuation orders lifted in Montgomery, San Jacinto counties
Read full article: Pauline Road Fire: Evacuation orders lifted in Montgomery, San Jacinto countiesThe information was provided in an Thursday update as crews continue to battle the fire, which currently has burned 2,360 acres and is 20 percent contained.
Houston Reads Day gets lit-erate! Literacy Now is raising awareness for early reading crisis
Read full article: Houston Reads Day gets lit-erate! Literacy Now is raising awareness for early reading crisisHouston Reads Day 2025 had over 425 volunteers together to read to nearly 17,000 kids across 39 elementary schools. Literacy Nowโs Reading Intervention Program helps struggling readers catch up, and Houston Reads Day is a powerful way to bring attention to the issue while giving kids a positive experience with books.
Four people miraculously walk away unharmed after two planes collide at Pearland Airport
Read full article: Four people miraculously walk away unharmed after two planes collide at Pearland AirportA faulty electrical system in an airplane ended up with two small private planes crashing into one other during a landing at Pearland Regional Airport.
Karen Read now faces civil suit as well as murder charge in police officer boyfriend's death
Read full article: Karen Read now faces civil suit as well as murder charge in police officer boyfriend's deathA wrongful death lawsuit has been filed against Karen Read and two bars where she and her police officer boyfriend, John O'Keefe, had been drinking the night he died.
How you can go on a literary adventure as part of Houston's first bookstore crawl
Read full article: How you can go on a literary adventure as part of Houston's first bookstore crawlIt's a fun way to explore independent bookstores across Houston, and a perfect way to celebrate Saturdayโs Indie Bookstore Day.
5 titles that will make you want to grab a book!
Read full article: 5 titles that will make you want to grab a book!Although January is almost over, itโs not too late to pick up another healthy habit. Houston book-podcaster Cindy Burnett shares the top book recommendations for 2023 to get you back into reading!
Mattress Mack places ceremonial first bet at grand opening of casino; puts $1M on Coogs to win it all in Final Four
Read full article: Mattress Mack places ceremonial first bet at grand opening of casino; puts $1M on Coogs to win it all in Final FourJim โMattress Mackโ McIngvale has dropped another massive bet -- but this time, on the Houston Cougars to win the NCAA tournament at 8-1, according to Caesars Sportsbook.
ERCOT issues watch for extreme cold weather, possible icing conditions for Texas area
Read full article: ERCOT issues watch for extreme cold weather, possible icing conditions for Texas areaA watch has been issued for the Texas area for an extreme cold weather event with possible icing conditions as an arctic cold front blasts through Wednesday night, according to the Electric Reliability Council of Texas.
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Former Arcola officer accused of kidnapping, sexual abuse faces federal charges
Read full article: Former Arcola officer accused of kidnapping, sexual abuse faces federal chargesHOUSTON โ A former Arcola police officer accused of kidnapping and sexual abuse is facing several federal charges, according to U.S. Attorney Ryan Patrick. Hector Aaron Ruiz, 25, was arrested after being accused of aggravated sexual abuse and kidnapping while serving as an officer for the Arcola Police Department, according to prosecutors. READ: Arcola officer faces new charges after second woman accuses him of sexual assaultRuiz was indicted on Nov. 10 and charged with two counts of depriving two victims of their right to bodily integrity. Ruiz was charged with the state charges of felony sexual assault and official oppression charges in connection with that incident. About the suspectRuiz was employed as a full-time police officer with the Arcola police department for 14 months.
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Family, colleagues pay respects to Sgt. Harold Preston at funeral
Read full article: Family, colleagues pay respects to Sgt. Harold Preston at funeralHOUSTON โ Family, friends and colleagues honored a fallen Houston police sergeant Thursday. Harold Preston was killed in the line of duty last week while responding to a domestic disturbance. Harold Preston? READ: Fiancee of fallen HPD Sgt. Harold Preston: โHe canโt take away my memoriesโ
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4-star Army general meets with Vanessa Guillenโs family in Houston
Read full article: 4-star Army general meets with Vanessa Guillenโs family in HoustonHOUSTON โ KPRC 2 Investigates has learned four-star general John Murray visited with the Guillen family Tuesday at their southeast Houston home. Vanessa Guillen, 20 and a Houston native, was last seen at Fort Hood on April 22. READ: Vanessa Guillen timeline: These are the dates to know about her caseArmy officials named the main suspect in Guillenโs disappearance as Spc. READ: Soldierโs estranged wife charged in connection with Fort Hood soldier Vanessa Guillenโs disappearance, officials sayTuesdayโs meeting comes more than six months after Guillenโs disappearance and as several investigations are underway into numerous problems uncovered at Fort Hood, including Guillenโs murder. In August, Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy visited Fort Hood and apologized for failing Guillen and her family.
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โOn the tableโ: DA mulls whether to seek death penalty against suspect in HPD sergeantโs slaying
Read full article: โOn the tableโ: DA mulls whether to seek death penalty against suspect in HPD sergeantโs slayingThe responding officers, 3-year veteran Officer Courtney Waller, 41-year veteran Sgt. Harold Preston and a 5-year veteran officer arrived at the scene and met Manzanoโsestranged wife, who had called police. READ: 41-year veteran HPD Officer Sgt. Preston was surrounded by family when he died at the hospital Tuesday, HPD Chief Art Acevedo said. Police said Manzano was taken into custody and hospitalized at Ben Taub after he was shot in the stomach by Sgt.
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Top stories of 2019 (#1): How 4-year-old Maleah Davisโ sweet face captured the hearts of so many
Read full article: Top stories of 2019 (#1): How 4-year-old Maleah Davisโ sweet face captured the hearts of so manyOn May 5, 2019, the world got a glance of Maleahโs face when an Amber Alert for the 4-year-old went out. (KPRC2)Reward to find Maleah continued to raiseOn May 23, 2019, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo and his office offered an additional $5,000 in reward. Maleah Davis DayHouston City Hall was lit up pink on Sunday, June 9, 2019 for Maleah Davis Day. Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner declared Jun 9, 2019, as Maleah Davis Day and City Hall was lit up in pink -- Maleahโs favorite color. READ: Maleah Davisโ casket photos shared by her fatherThe interior of the casket features bright colors and more ponies.