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Former city manager used money from shady water line repair contracts to fund ‘so-called’ charity
Read full article: Former city manager used money from shady water line repair contracts to fund ‘so-called’ charity'DRAINED' Investigation fallout. Court records now reveal Patrece used some of the money she got in kickbacks for a so-called charity she also set up. Investigator Amy Davis is taking you inside the charity to show you where some of your tax dollars went.
Former Houston city manager Patrece Lee faces new felony charge in water line repair contract scandal
Read full article: Former Houston city manager Patrece Lee faces new felony charge in water line repair contract scandalA new charge has been filed against a former city manager at the center of a contract corruption scandal in Houston.
$4,168.67!?😱 Houston woman sent huge bill despite shutting off water herself to avoid it
Read full article: $4,168.67!?😱 Houston woman sent huge bill despite shutting off water herself to avoid itA Fifth Ward resident claims despite shutting off her own water, fearing a high bill, she still owes $4,168.67.
Water bill hike coming. So what is the city doing with that extra money?
Read full article: Water bill hike coming. So what is the city doing with that extra money?Houston’s water rates are going up again in less than two weeks on April 1st. It’s the fourth increase since September of 2021. Investigative reporter Amy Davis explains how much you can expect your bill to increase and what the city is doing with the extra money.
Mayor Whitmire vows to fix water bill problem ‘once and for all’ with new plan
Read full article: Mayor Whitmire vows to fix water bill problem ‘once and for all’ with new planAfter a year+ of KPRC's DRAINED Investigation, we are learning of big changes to help customers frustrated by water bill issues in Houston.
Water device featured in KPRC 2′s ‘DRAINED’ investigation among top gadgets at CES 2024
Read full article: Water device featured in KPRC 2′s ‘DRAINED’ investigation among top gadgets at CES 2024It’s always interesting to see the new types of gadgets and technology that people are working on. A product featured during this year’s Consumer Technology Association’s annual trade show (or CES) is something we featured in our ‘DRAINED’ Investigation! KPRC 2 Investigator Amy Davis tested a water monitoring device that could help frustrated water bill customers.
Houston City Council delays vote on water bill ordinances that could’ve provided instant relief to customers
Read full article: Houston City Council delays vote on water bill ordinances that could’ve provided instant relief to customersThe city of Houston could finally see changes to its policy that will hopefully help Houstonians who are feeling DRAINED by high water bills. The vote on new proposals was put on hold during the city council meeting.
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.
5 steps to take the minute you get a high water bill
Read full article: 5 steps to take the minute you get a high water billGot a high water bill you don’t think you owe? You’re not alone. Since last November we have received calls and emails from more than 500 city of Houston water customers who are feeling ‘DRAINED’. Investigator Amy Davis has five things you should do in this order when you get a crazy high bill.
Volunteer team repairing Korean War Veteran’s home needs your help
Read full article: Volunteer team repairing Korean War Veteran’s home needs your helpWhat started as an investigation into a $4,000+ water bill draining an elderly Navy veteran has turned into a touching story of Houstonians stepping up to help the hero make his aging house a home again. When members of The Restoration Team saw investigator Amy Davis’ Facebook post about 92-year-old Jessie Lara’s dilemma, they emailed to ask if they could help. They have been working for weeks in the sweltering heat for a man they didn’t even know.
Go Fund Me created for elderly Houston Navy vet featured on ‘DRAINED’ series for huge water bill
Read full article: Go Fund Me created for elderly Houston Navy vet featured on ‘DRAINED’ series for huge water billHoustonians are stepping up in a big way for a 91-year-old Navy veteran we introduced you to last week.
‘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.”
KPRC 2 Investigates: Unusually high water bills in the Houston area
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Unusually high water bills in the Houston areaDozens of homeowners in Kingwood are struggling to understand and pay sky-high water bills from the city of Houston. Our KPRC 2 Investigates team is looking into the bills and what you should do if you need help!
KPRC 2 Investigates: Received a high water bill? Here’s how to fight it
Read full article: KPRC 2 Investigates: Received a high water bill? Here’s how to fight itKPRC 2 Investigates has received a flood of complaints against the city of Houston water department. Customers are calling us when they receive abnormally high, astronomical bills that they believe must be the result of a mistake or billing error. They say their calls and emails to the city go unanswered or drag on for months without resolution.
Electricity repricing bill hits wall in House, marking first major schism with Senate this session
Read full article: Electricity repricing bill hits wall in House, marking first major schism with Senate this sessionDan Patrick and marked the first major schism between the two chambers this legislative session. Ad“The Texas Senate stood for individuals, and I’m proud of you,” Patrick told senators. “The House stood for big business.”ERCOT is a nonprofit entity that manages the power grid and controls the prices power generators charge to retail electric providers, such as power companies and city utilities. Outgoing ERCOT CEO Bill Magness and PUC Chair Arthur D’Andrea say the cap was necessary to incentivize generators to send power to the grid. Still, the rift emerging between the House and Senate marks the most visible difference yet between the two chambers, which have largely avoided open conflict this session until now.
What you need to know if you are worried about receiving an astronomical water bill
Read full article: What you need to know if you are worried about receiving an astronomical water billHOUSTON – With so many pipes busted during the storm, a lot of families are scared their next water bill will be sky high, but some customers might not have to pay the full amount. “Water everywhere, water just dripping down.”Gochman is not sure how much water or how long her pipes had been leaking before her ceiling collapsed, but she is concerned about the amount of her monthly water bill. According to the city of Houston’s Director of Public Works, Gochman and others like her should not panic. “Don’t’ stress we are going to encourage you to pay the same amount you paid for your last bill in January,” she said. After that, contact the number at the bottom of your water bill and ask how you can get the information to them.